Saudi defense pact with the U.S. (Plan B)
Qatar continues its mediation efforts and considers reactions should Israel occupy Rafah City. Doha refuses a U.S. request to audit foreign aid program. Updates on the Saudi mediation between Russia and Ukraine. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad supports Kuwaiti Emir Meshaal’s move to dissolve the parliament and temporarily suspend certain provisions of the constitution.
In defense, Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Talal Al-Otaibi discussed with Italian defense companies cooperation in naval systems. An executive protocol between Kuwait and Turkiye. Qatari Barzan Holdings’ tender to procure AI-driven Natural Language Processing (NLP) military systems. The UAE to enhance cooperation with China regarding aerospace defense and 5th- and 6th-generation fighters.
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