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# Near East and South Asia

> Week of February 9, 2026

## Regional Summary

**The Autocrat's Toolkit Gets an Upgrade**

Autocrats across the Middle East and South Asia are building machinery that will outlast any single crisis. Turkey's president has made the prosecutor who sought 2,000 years in prison for a jailed opposition leader his new justice minister. India's ruling party is rewriting parliamentary rules while its foreign minister claims "strategic autonomy" to buy Russian oil. Gulf monarchies are using oil profits to buy American infrastructure while creating identity committees in countries where nine in ten residents are foreigners.

Turkey offers the clearest case of strongmen building institutions that reproduce themselves. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's decision to make Akın Gürlek his justice minister puts the architect of judicial persecution in charge of the entire justice system. Mr Gürlek sought more than 2,000 years in prison for Ekrem İmamoğlu, the jailed opposition leader. The appointment turns an informal arrangement between the presidency and pliant courts into formal structure. The fist fights it provoked in parliament were themselves a symptom: when institutions are captured, physical confrontation becomes the only outlet left. Mr İmamoğlu may work 18-hour days from his cell and call for snap elections, but opposition mayors are already defecting to Mr Erdoğan's party, citing "harassment and threats." The machinery works.

India's government is subtler but no less purposeful. The contradiction between Marco Rubio, the secretary of state-designate, claiming that New Delhi agreed to curb Russian oil purchases and S. Jaishankar, the foreign minister, insisting on "strategic autonomy" suggests that ambiguity itself has become a tool of Indian statecraft — agree to enough to secure a trade deal, then reinterpret the terms at home. At home, the attempt to disqualify Rahul Gandhi from parliament, combined with a no-confidence motion against the speaker, signals that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition alike now treat legislative procedure as a weapon rather than a framework. Narendra Modi, the prime minister, moved his office to a complex called "Seva Teerth" — "freedom from slavery," in his telling — wrapping institutional change in nationalist symbolism and making it harder to oppose without appearing unpatriotic.

The Gulf monarchies are playing a longer game with bigger budgets. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has shifted its 2030 strategy from vanity megaprojects toward logistics, mining and clean energy — a pragmatic admission that spectacle alone does not build an economy, though \$16 billion in memorandums of understanding at a single forum shows the kingdom can still command capital's attention. The UAE, meanwhile, is using record profits from ADNOC, the state oil company, to buy American infrastructure — Mubadala's \$6.2 billion acquisition of Clear Channel gives Abu Dhabi control of the largest outdoor advertising network in the United States — while simultaneously sending diplomats to Tehran and joining an eight-country condemnation of Israel's West Bank expansion. The creation of a National Identity Committee in a country where nearly nine in ten residents are foreign nationals tells the story. When a regime that derives legitimacy from tribal authority starts institutionalising identity, it is acknowledging a demographic weakness it would rather not name.

What connects Ankara's captured judiciary, New Delhi's rewritten parliamentary norms, Riyadh's strategic shift and Abu Dhabi's identity anxieties is the recognition that raw power is fragile unless it is embedded in institutions that reproduce themselves. In other words, authoritarianism as infrastructure — purpose-built, professionally staffed and built to function long after the current headline fades.

## Country Summaries

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/tr.svg" width="32" alt="Turkey" style={{display: 'inline', verticalAlign: 'middle', position: 'relative', top: '-2px', marginRight: '8px', border: '1px solid #d1d5db', borderRadius: '2px'}} />Turkey

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has made the prosecutor who wanted to jail opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu for over 2,000 years his new justice minister. The appointment triggered fist fights in parliament and represents the most aggressive use of the courts against opponents since Turkey's founding.

Akın Gürlek, who as Istanbul's chief prosecutor led an unprecedented crackdown on the opposition Republican People's Party, took his oath as opposition MPs tried to physically stop him. The party called the appointment "an attack on the rule of law." Mr Gürlek's promotion puts the man behind the judicial persecution in control of Turkey's entire justice system. It marks a big step up in Mr Erdoğan's plan to crush electoral threats through the courts rather than elections.

From his cell in Silivri prison, Mr İmamoğlu hit back, telling Reuters that the president should call elections "now" and predicting Mr Erdoğan would lose if he ran again. Mr İmamoğlu works 18-hour days while facing over ten cases, with his main corruption trial starting next month. His imprisonment has not silenced him, but it is part of a broader campaign that is weakening the opposition. Several opposition mayors are now switching to Mr Erdoğan's Justice and Development Party, with Keçiören mayor Mesut Özarslan citing "harassment and threats" from party leaders when he quit. Reports suggest three to four more Ankara mayors may follow, potentially shifting council majorities across the capital.

Turkey stuck to its usual diplomatic routine abroad. Mr Erdoğan met Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Greece's prime minister, to discuss Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean issues, the Gaza peace process, and Syria — standard talks between NATO allies. Hakan Fidan, the foreign minister, upset Baghdad with comments about Kurdistan Workers' Party presence in Iraq, prompting Iraq to summon Turkey's ambassador, though Ankara said the remarks addressed terrorist threats to Iraq's territorial integrity. More telling was Mr Fidan's silence during a televised interview when asked whether Turkey should get nuclear weapons — he responded only with a smile. Israeli and Greek media saw this as deliberate ambiguity, with Greek outlets calling it a "silent signal" that Turkey "closes no doors and leaves all scenarios open."

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Nationalist Movement Party celebrates 57th anniversary with Bahçeli's 'Terror-free Turkey' message** — Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli marked his party's 57th anniversary with speeches emphasising the 'Terror-free Turkey' process and brotherhood between Turks and Kurds. Mr Erdoğan sent a 57-rose bouquet with Turkish flag motifs to congratulate Mr Bahçeli.
  * **Bahçeli praises Turkish TV drama, calls actor to offer gift** — MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli called the lead actor of the 'Yeraltı' (Underground) TV series to praise the show for encouraging youth to avoid bad habits. He offered to send a 'bozkurt' (grey wolf) painting as a gift to the cast.
  * **Central Bank raises 2026 inflation forecast amid economic pressures** — Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) Governor Fatih Karahan announced upward revision of 2026 year-end inflation forecasts during the quarterly inflation report. The bank maintained its cautious and data-dependent monetary policy approach while reserves showed decline due to gold price effects.
  * **Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party delegation prepares for İmralı visit as part of 'Terror-free Turkey' process** — Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM) announced that its İmralı delegation would visit Abdullah Öcalan on February 16. This follows meetings between DEM Party leaders and President Erdoğan as part of the ongoing 'Terror-free Turkey' initiative.
  * **Bloomberg reports speculation about Bilal Erdoğan as potential successor** — US-based Bloomberg published analysis suggesting President Erdoğan's son Bilal Erdoğan is being politically groomed as a potential successor. The report discussed his increasing profile and possible roles within AKP leadership structure.
  * **National Intelligence Organisation chief meets with Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli** — National Intelligence Organisation head İbrahim Kalın met with Libyan PM Abdulhamid Dibeybe in Tripoli to discuss regional issues and coordinated international efforts to support Libya's political process.
  * **Turkish Armed Forces participate in NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise** — Turkish military participated in NATO's largest exercise with TCG Anadolu and TB-3 drones making notable impression. NATO praised Turkish forces' capabilities during the multinational training in Germany.
  * **Erdoğan issues gambling warning, leading public banks to restrict betting payments** — President Erdoğan warned that gambling addiction threatens family institutions, saying 'every phone has become a casino.' Following his statement, three state banks restricted payments to gambling websites through mobile banking.
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<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Erdoğan appoints hardline prosecutor as Justice Minister, triggering TBMM brawl" type="February 11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Erdogan names prosecutor who led opposition crackdown as Turkey justice minister — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/turkeys-erdogan-appoints-new-justice-interior-ministers-2026-02-11)
      * [Turkish lawmakers brawl in parliament over appointment of justice minister — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/turkey-politics-erdogan-cabinet-reshuffle-gurlek-3288c44b6b3eb8e341c3dd34fd0f0b2b)
      * [Brawl erupts in Turkey's parliament over justice minister appointment — washingtonpost.com](https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/02/11/turkey-politics-erdogan-cabinet-reshuffle-gurlek/5bcb7ef6-0719-11f1-b196-5e1986b3575c_story.html)
      * [What Erdoğan's Hardline Appointments to Justice and Interior Reveal — yetkinreport.com](https://yetkinreport.com/en/2026/02/11/what-erdogans-hardline-appointments-to-justice-and-interior-reveal)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Multiple investigations and trials continue against jailed Istanbul Mayor İmamoğlu" type="February 10-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Exclusive: Jailed Istanbul mayor dares Erdogan to call early elections now — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/jailed-istanbul-mayor-dares-erdogan-call-early-elections-now-2026-02-13)
      * [Son dakika... Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun diploma davası 6 Temmuz'a ertelendi — sozcu.com.tr](https://sozcu.com.tr/son-dakika-silivri-de-kritik-durusma-ekrem-imamoglu-hakim-karsisina-cikiyor-p294265)
      * [Ekrem İmamoğlu'nun korumasına tuhaf sorular — sozcu.com.tr](https://sozcu.com.tr/ekrem-imamoglu-nun-korumasina-tuhaf-sorular-p292649)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Erdoğan conducts bilateral diplomacy with Greek PM and other regional leaders" type="February 10-11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Başkan Erdoğan, Miçotakis'i kabul etti: Ege ve Doğu Akdeniz'i konuştuk — sabah.com.tr](https://sabah.com.tr/gundem/2026/02/11/baskan-erdogan-ege-ve-dogu-akdenizi-konustuk)
      * [President Erdoğan meets with PM Mitsotakis of Greece — iletisim.gov.tr](https://www.iletisim.gov.tr/english/haberler/detay/president-erdogan-meets-with-pm-mitsotakis-of-greece-11-2-26)
      * [Başkan Erdoğan Kırgızistan Parlamento Başkanı'nı kabul etti! — sabah.com.tr](https://sabah.com.tr/gundem/2026/02/10/baskan-erdogan-kirgizistan-parlamento-baskanini-kabul-etti)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="MHP celebrates 57th anniversary with Bahçeli's 'Terror-free Turkey' message" type="February 9, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [MHP lideri Bahçeli: Kardeş kavgasını önlemeye kararlıyız — hurriyet.com.tr](https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/mhp-lideri-bahceli-kardes-kavgasini-onlemeye-kararliyiz-mhp-gereken-bedelleri-odemeye-hazir-43103889)
      * [Devlet Bahçeli: Terörsüz Türkiye hedefi milli dayanışmayla hayat bulacaktır — trthaber.com](https://www.trthaber.com/haber/gundem/devlet-bahceli-terorsuz-turkiye-hedefi-milli-dayanismayla-hayat-bulacaktir-933964.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bahçeli praises Turkish TV drama, calls actor to offer gift" type="February 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Bahçeli izlediği bu diziye hayran kaldı, hemen başrol oyuncusunu aradı — sozcu.com.tr](https://sozcu.com.tr/bahceli-izledigi-bu-diziye-hayran-kaldi-hemen-basrol-oyuncusunu-aradi-p294208)
      * [Bahçeli, oyuncu Uraz Kaygılaroğlu'nu aradı. "Yeraltı" dizisine övgü — ntv.com.tr](https://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/bahceli-oyuncu-uraz-kaygilaroglunu-aradi-1712104)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Foreign Minister Fidan refuses to answer nuclear weapons question during TV interview" type="February 10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Hakan Fidan'ın cevap veremediği soru! Canlı yayında dondu kaldı — sozcu.com.tr](https://sozcu.com.tr/hakan-fidan-in-cevap-veremedigi-soru-canli-yayinda-dondu-kaldi-p292623)
      * [Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan'ın, CNN Türk'teki 'nükleer' yanıtı İsrail ve Yunanistan gündeminde — milliyet.com.tr](https://milliyet.com.tr/dunya/son-dakika-disisleri-bakani-hakan-fidanin-cnn-turkteki-nukleer-yaniti-israil-ve-yunanistan-gundeminde-turkiyeden-sessiz-sinyal-7535603)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="CHP mayors defect to AKP amid internal party turmoil" type="February 8-10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Keçiören Belediye Başkanı Mesut Özarslan, CHP'den istifa etti — aa.com.tr](https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/politika/kecioren-belediye-baskani-mesut-ozarslan-chpden-istifa-etti/3824148)
      * [Partiye katılımına, tepkiler var: Özarslan AKP'yi de sarstı — cumhuriyet.com.tr](https://www.cumhuriyet.com.tr/siyaset/partiye-katilimina-tepkiler-var-ozarslan-akp-yi-de-sarsti-2477391)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Central Bank raises 2026 inflation forecast amid economic pressures" type="February 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [TCMB 2026 – 1. Çeyrek Enflasyon Raporu — tacirler.com.tr](https://tacirler.com.tr/tcmb-2026-1-ceyrek-enflasyon-raporu--3862)
      * [TCMB 2026 enflasyon tahmin aralığını yükseltti — bloomberght.com](https://www.bloomberght.com/yilin-ilk-enflasyon-raporu-3768937)
      * [TCMB enflasyon tahminini yükseltti: İktisatçılardan yorumlar — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/turkce/articles/cy7jd263e1yo)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="DEM Party delegation prepares for İmralı visit as part of 'Terror-free Turkey' process" type="February 10-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Erdoğan terms terror-free Türkiye a success as key report awaited — dailysabah.com](https://dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/erdogan-terms-terror-free-turkiye-a-success-as-key-report-awaited)
      * [DEM Parti heyeti İmralı'ya gidecek — ntv.com.tr](https://www.ntv.com.tr/turkiye/dem-parti-heyeti-yarin-imraliya-gidecek-1712090)
      * [President Erdoğan to hold talks with DEM Party delegation — dailysabah.com](https://dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/president-erdogan-to-hold-talks-with-dem-party-delegation)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Finance Minister Şimşek promotes Turkish economic resilience at international forums" type="February 9-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Bakan Şimşek'ten Türkiye dayanıklılığını koruyor mesajı — aa.com.tr](https://aa.com.tr/tr/ekonomi/bakan-simsekten-turkiye-dayanikliligini-koruyor-mesaji/3825073)
      * [Bakan Şimşek: Zorlu küresel koşullara rağmen cari dengede sürdürülebilir seviyeler korunuyor — aa.com.tr](https://aa.com.tr/tr/ekonomi/bakan-simsek-zorlu-kuresel-kosullara-ragmen-cari-dengede-surdurulebilir-seviyeler-korunuyor/3829065)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bloomberg reports speculation about Bilal Erdoğan as potential successor" type="February 10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Who Will Succeed Erdogan? Son Bilal's Rising Profile Fuels Talk in Turkey — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-10/who-will-succeed-erdogan-son-bilal-s-rising-profile-fuels-talk-in-turkey)
      * [ABD medyasında ilginç analiz: 'Erdoğan sonrası için o isim hazırlanıyor' — sozcu.com.tr](https://sozcu.com.tr/abd-medyasinda-ilginc-analiz-erdogan-sonrasi-icin-o-isim-hazirlaniyor-p292905)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="MİT chief Kalın meets with Libyan Prime Minister in Tripoli" type="February 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [MİT Başkanı Kalın Libya Başbakanı ile bir araya geldi! — ahaber.com.tr](https://www.ahaber.com.tr/dunya/2026/02/12/mit-baskani-kalin-libya-basbakani-ile-bir-araya-geldi)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Turkish Armed Forces participate in NATO's Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise" type="February 14-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [NATO'dan Türk askerleri paylaşımı: 'Güçlüyüz, cesuruz, hazırız' — hurriyet.com.tr](https://www.hurriyet.com.tr/dunya/natodan-turk-askerleri-paylasimi-gucluyuz-cesuruz-haziriz-43108738)
      * [Türk ordusu Avrupa'yı mest etti! TB-3 NATO'ya imzasını attı! — haber7.com](https://www.haber7.com/dunya/haber/3604395-turk-ordusu-avrupayi-mest-etti-tb-3-natoya-imzasini-atti-hayretle-izlediler)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Erdoğan issues gambling warning, leading public banks to restrict betting payments" type="February 8, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan uyardı, 3 kamu bankası resmen harekete geçti — haberler.com](https://www.haberler.com/ekonomi/erdogan-uyardi-3-kamu-bankasi-sans-oyunlarina-19549393-haberi/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Fidan's Iraq PKK comments draw diplomatic protest from Baghdad" type="February 10-11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Hakan Fidan'ın Sincar sözleri sonrası Irak büyükelçiyi çağırdı! — bursahakimiyet.com.tr](https://bursahakimiyet.com.tr/gundem/hakan-fidan-in-sincar-sozleri-sonrasi-irak-buyukelciyi-cagirdi-disisleri-bakanligi-harekete-gecti-1575543)
      * [Hakan Fidan'dan PKK yorumu: 'Suriye'den sonra Irak ayağı var' — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/turkce/articles/c0q3z7w2zg8o)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [The Twilight Days of Recep Tayyip Erdogan analysis — nationalinterest.org](https://nationalinterest.org/blog/middle-east-watch/the-twilight-days-of-recep-tayyip-erdogan)
      * [Emine Erdoğan's gastronomy schools project receives Ülker donation — sozcu.com.tr](https://www.sozcu.com.tr/emine-erdogan-baslatti-murat-ulker-yaptigi-bagisla-gundem-oldu-p292127)
      * [Ahmet Türk responds to Bahçeli's statements about returning to office — sozcu.com.tr](https://www.sozcu.com.tr/ahmet-turk-ten-bahceli-nin-aciklamalarina-yanit-degerli-ama-pratik-adim-yok-p292476)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/sa.svg" width="32" alt="Saudi Arabia" style={{display: 'inline', verticalAlign: 'middle', position: 'relative', top: '-2px', marginRight: '8px', border: '1px solid #d1d5db', borderRadius: '2px'}} />Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its Vision 2030 economic plan, cutting back on megaprojects for practical sectors while managing growing friction with the UAE.

The kingdom's \$925 billion Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a new 2026-2030 strategy focusing on logistics, mining, manufacturing and clean energy while cutting back on some megaprojects. Saudi Aramco started light oil condensate production from the Jafurah gas project after completing Phase 1 — the kingdom's first major fracking operation, with initial cargoes sold to Asian buyers. The PIF Forum generated \$16 billion in memorandums of understanding.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted Britain's Prince William for an official visit on trade and economic cooperation, showing continued high-level Western engagement despite human rights concerns. But the kingdom's relations with the UAE have soured to the point of commercial disruption: though 30 Emirati entities were listed as exhibitors at Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show, their presence was barely visible on the show floor. Defence industry sources linked the absence to deteriorating ties over regional disputes including Yemen. Prince Khalid bin Salman, the defence minister, also signed a memorandum of understanding with his Somali counterpart to strengthen defence cooperation as Somalia seeks regional backing against Israel's recognition of Somaliland.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigns after being named in Epstein files** — Dubai-based port operator DP World announced new leadership after CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was identified in recently released Jeffrey Epstein files, showing extensive correspondence between the two men over more than a decade. *([edition.cnn.com](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/13/business/epstein-files-bin-sulayem-friendship-intl))*
  * **Public Investment Fund unveils revised five-year strategy with focus shift** — Saudi Arabia's \$925 billion Public Investment Fund announced a new 2026-2030 strategy focusing more on logistics, mining, manufacturing, and clean energy while scaling back from some megaprojects. The PIF Forum yielded \$16 billion in memorandums of understanding. *([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-pif-unveil-new-20262030-strategy-this-week-sources-say-2026-02-09/))*
  * **World Defense Show 2026 concludes with \$8.8 billion in contracts signed** — Saudi Arabia's third World Defense Show in Riyadh ended with over 60 military and defense contracts worth \$8.8 billion signed with local and international companies. The event highlighted the kingdom's push to localise 50% of defense spending by 2030. *([saudigazette.com.sa](https://arabnews.com/node/2632798/saudi-arabia))*
  * **Saudi Arabia scales back giga-projects including NEOM to focus on 2034 World Cup** — Saudi Arabia is reportedly scaling back ambitious megaprojects including NEOM's 'The Line' to prioritise 2034 World Cup preparations and address budget constraints. Construction contracts dropped nearly 40% as the kingdom reassesses its Vision 2030 priorities. *([agbi.com](https://www.agbi.com/giga-projects/2026/02/saudi-arabia-scales-back-giga-projects-to-focus-on-2034-world-cup/))*
  * **Saudi Aramco achieves 70% local content target through Iktva program** — Saudi Aramco announced its supply chain transformation program Iktva has reached its 70% local content target, contributing \$280 billion to GDP and creating over 200,000 jobs. The company plans to increase localisation further by 2030. *([english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5239816-saudi-aramco-achieves-70-local-content-target-through-iktva-program))*
  * **Saudi Arabia and Microsoft sign memorandum of understanding to advance AI in industrial sector** — Saudi Aramco and Microsoft signed a memorandum of understanding to explore digital initiatives aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in industrial sectors and enhancing Saudi Arabia's digital sovereignty capabilities. *([techafricanews.com](https://techafricanews.com/2026/02/13/microsoft-and-aramco-deepen-partnership-to-advance-digital-sovereignty-and-ai))*
  * **Saudi Foreign Minister holds diplomatic meetings at Munich Security Conference** — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the Munich Security Conference, meeting with US officials including antisemitism envoy Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations. *([english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5240958-saudi-fm-meets-us-senior-advisor-syrian-counterpart-munich-security-conference))*
  * **Saudi Arabia condemns foreign interference in Sudan amid Rapid Support Forces attacks** — Saudi Arabia reaffirmed support for Sudan's unity and condemned attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kordofan states, denouncing foreign interference in the conflict while Saudi air defences intercepted Iranian drones over the Eastern Province. *([aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/8/saudi-arabia-slams-foreign-interference-in-sudan-after-deadly-rsf-attacks))*
  * **Controlled comeback of Abdullah clan into crown prince's inner circle** — Prince Mutaib bin Abdullah, former head of the Saudi National Guard and son of late King Abdullah, is making a discreet return to influence within the crown prince's inner circle after being targeted in the 2017 corruption crackdown. *([intelligenceonline.com](https://intelligenceonline.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/02/12/the-controlled-comeback-of-the-abdullah-clan-into-mbs-s-inner-circle,110626405-art))*
  * **Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team unveils 2026 season livery with Honda partnership** — Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team launched its 2026 season at Ithra in Saudi Arabia, unveiling the AMR26 car livery powered by Honda's RA626H power unit and featuring Aramco's sustainable fuel technology. *([astonmartinf1.com](https://astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/aston-martin-aramco-launches-season-with-livery-reveal))*
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  <ResponseField name="Prince William conducts official visit to Saudi Arabia amid Epstein scandal fallout" type="February 8-14, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (17)">
      * [Future kings meet in Saudi Arabia but Andrew-Epstein revelations loom over Prince William — nbcnews.com](https://www.nbcnews.com/world/united-kingdom/prince-william-mohammed-bin-salman-saudi-arabia-epstein-andrew-rcna258954)
      * [Why Prince William's trip to Saudi Arabia is a diplomatic maze — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99k91gj09eo)
      * [Prince William meets Saudi leader on visit overshadowed by Epstein scandal — france24.com](https://france24.com/en/live-news/20260209-prince-william-to-begin-saudi-arabia-visit-overshadowed-by-epstein-scandal)
      * [Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia for Delicate Diplomacy — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/world/europe/prince-william-saudi-arabia-diplomacy.html)
      * [Britain's Prince William meets Saudi crown prince on official visit — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/uk/britains-prince-william-meet-saudi-crown-prince-official-visit-2026-02-09)
      * [Prince William lands in Riyadh for his three day trip to Saudi Arabia after he and Kate addressed Epstein scandal — dailymail.co.uk](https://dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-15543001/Prince-William-Riyadh-three-day-trip-Saudi-Arabia-Epstein-comment.html)
      * [Prince William's relationship with MBS must be more than symbolic — telegraph.co.uk](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2026/02/09/prince-wales-william-saudi-arabia-crown-prince-audience-mbs/)
      * [Why is Prince William in Saudi Arabia? — theweek.com](https://theweek.com/royals/prince-william-saudi-arabia-royal-visit)
      * [Why is Prince William cozying up to MBS? — unherd.com](https://unherd.com/2026/02/why-is-prince-william-cosying-up-to-mbs/)
      * [Prince William Meets Controversial Royal Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia — people.com](https://people.com/prince-william-meets-controversial-royal-mohammed-bin-salman-saudi-arabia-any-concerns-raised-privately-11902734)
      * [Prince William Proves He's the 'Backbone of the Modern Monarchy' During Diplomatic Visit — marieclaire.com](https://marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/prince-william-backbone-of-monarchy-saudi-arabia-trip)
      * [Prince William makes first appearance since Epstein statement on Saudi Arabia visit — hellomagazine.com](https://hellomagazine.com/royalty/882811/prince-william-arrives-saudi-arabia-epstein)
      * [King Charles 'ready to support' police over claims about Andrew — theguardian.com](https://theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/09/prince-princess-wales-deeply-concerned-epstein-revelations-andrew)
      * [UK King 'concerned' by Andrew's actions amid Epstein fallout — dw.com](https://dw.com/en/uks-king-charles-concerned-by-andrews-actions-amid-epstein-fallout/a-75886800)
      * [Prince William meets MbS on visit overshadowed by Epstein row — newarab.com](https://www.newarab.com/news/prince-william-meets-mbs-visit-overshadowed-epstein-row)
      * [Why is Prince William in Saudi Arabia? — middleeasteye.net](https://middleeasteye.net/news/why-prince-william-in-saudi-arabia)
      * [Relax, MBS isn't aligning with Islamists. He also isn't normalizing with Israel soon — timesofisrael.com](https://www.timesofisrael.com/relax-mbs-isnt-aligning-with-islamists-he-also-isnt-normalizing-with-israel-soon/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="King Salman issues royal decrees reshuffling cabinet, appoints new investment minister" type="February 12-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (12)">
      * [Saudi Arabia's King Salman issues royal orders reshuffling ministers and senior officials — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabias-king-salman-issues-royal-orders-reshuffling-ministers-and-senior-officials-across-key-posts-1.500441239)
      * [Saudi Arabia appoints Fahad al-Saif new investment minister as King Salman issues Royal decrees — economymiddleeast.com](https://economymiddleeast.com/news/saudi-arabia-appoints-fahad-al-saif-new-investment-minister-as-king-salman-issues-royal-decrees/)
      * [Saudi Investment Minister Al-Falih replaced by banker Al-Saif — circuit.news](https://circuit.news/2026/02/12/saudi-king-salman-replaces-investment-minister-khalid-al-falih/)
      * [Saudi Arabia appoints new investment minister to bolster Vision 2030 delivery — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-appoints-new-investment-minister-according-royal-decree-2026-02-12)
      * [Saudi Arabia issues royal decree appointing new ministers, governors — arabnews.com](https://www.arabnews.com/node/2632775/saudi-arabia)
      * [Saudi Arabia replaces investment minister in cabinet reshuffle — thenationalnews.com](https://thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/02/12/saudi-arabia-replaces-investment-minister-in-cabinet-reshuffle)
      * [King Salman issues royal decrees for strategic cabinet shifts — tehrantimes.com](https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/523725/King-Salman-issues-royal-decrees-for-strategic-cabinet-shifts)
      * [Saudi Arabia names new investment minister as Vision 2030 funding lags — al-monitor.com](https://al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/saudi-arabia-names-new-investment-minister-vision-2030-funding-lags)
      * [Saudi Arabia dismisses investment minister ahead of Vision 2030 plan update — middleeasteye.net](https://middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-removes-investment-minister-ahead-vision-2030-plan-update)
      * [Saudi king issues royal decrees reshuffling key ministerial, judicial posts — middleeastmonitor.com](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260212-saudi-king-issues-royal-decrees-reshuffling-key-ministerial-judicial-posts/)
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      * [Saudi Arabia Names PIF Head Fahad Al-Saif as Minister Overseeing FDI Push — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-12/saudi-arabia-names-pif-head-as-minister-overseeing-fdi-push)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem resigns after being named in Epstein files" type="February 10-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (12)">
      * [Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem: Powerful Dubai tycoon replaced after DOJ reveals sexually explicit emails with Epstein — edition.cnn.com](https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/13/business/epstein-files-bin-sulayem-friendship-intl)
      * [JUST IN: Dubai's DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem Resigns After DOJ Forced to Unredact Name in Epstein Files — thegatewaypundit.com](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/just-dubais-dp-world-ceo-sultan-ahmed-bin)
      * [Emirati billionaire resigns as CEO of logistics firm following Epstein revelations — abcnews.com](https://abcnews.com/US/emirati-billionaire-resigns-ceo-logistics-firm-epstein-revelations/story?id=130136386)
      * [CEO of Dubai's largest port replaced after ties to Epstein revealed — cbsnews.com](https://cbsnews.com/news/jeffrey-epstein-ceo-dubais-largest-port-sultan-ahmed-bin-sulayem-replaced)
      * [Head of Dubai-based ports giant DP World quits after Epstein links revealed — bbc.co.uk](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce82xgd2g3yo)
      * [Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem Named by Massie Over Epstein 'Torture Video' Email — newsweek.com](https://newsweek.com/sultan-ahmed-bin-sulayem-epstein-files-massie-torture-video-email-11494204)
      * [Epstein Emails Show DP World Chairman Bin Sulayem Discussed Sex, Business — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-10/epstein-emails-show-dp-world-chairman-bin-sulayem-discussed-sex-business)
      * [Meet the high-profile Emirati business leader lawmakers are linking to Epstein 'torture' email — cnbc.com](https://cnbc.com/2026/02/12/epstein-files-sultan-ahmed-bin-sulayem-dp-world-email-dubai-uae-emirati.html)
      * [DP World Tour Spearhead Extensively Named In Epstein Files — outkick.com](https://outkick.com/analysis/dp-world-ceo-sultan-ahmed-bin-sulayem-epstein-files-dubai-billionaire-torture-video-trafficking-email)
      * [Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai's DP World Boss Is Replaced — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/02/13/world/middleeast/epstein-dp-world-ports-ahmed-bin-sulayem.html)
      * [Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem—'Close Personal Friend' Of Epstein— Resigns As CEO Of DP World — forbes.com](https://forbes.com/sites/mikestunson/2026/02/13/dubai-ceo-resigns-after-released-email-showed-epstein-thanking-him-for-torture-video)
      * [DP World CEO Bin Sulayem resigns amid fallout over Epstein files — moneycontrol.com](https://moneycontrol.com/news/business/dp-world-ceo-bin-sulayem-resigns-amid-fallout-over-epstein-files-13827957.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Public Investment Fund unveils revised five-year strategy with focus shift" type="February 9-12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Exclusive: Saudi Arabia wealth fund set to announce strategy revamp, sources say — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/saudi-pif-unveil-new-20262030-strategy-this-week-sources-say-2026-02-09/)
      * [Saudi to test revised PIF strategy as giga-project funding tightens — agbi.com](https://www.agbi.com/giga-projects/2026/02/saudi-to-test-new-pif-strategy-with-investors/)
      * [Saudi PIF to unveil new five-year strategy with focus shift — investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/saudi-pif-to-unveil-new-fiveyear-strategy-with-focus-shift--reuters-93CH-4494711)
      * [Saudi PIF to unveil new 2026–2030 strategy — gulfbusiness.com](https://gulfbusiness.com/saudi-pif-to-unveil-new-2026-2030-strategy)
      * [Saudi Arabia's PIF Shifts from Launching Opportunities to Accelerating Growth — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5239126-saudi-arabias-pif-shifts-launching-opportunities-accelerating-growth)
      * [PIF-backed Humain acquires controlling stake in ai.io to create sports vertical — sportsbusinessjournal.com](https://sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/02/10/pif-backed-humain-acquires-controlling-stake-in-aiio-to-create-sports-vertical)
      * [Saudi Arabia's Giga Projects Are Entering Their Reality Check — wired.me](https://www.wired.me/story/saudi-arabias-giga-projects-are-entering-their-reality-check)
      * [PIF Forum Yields \$16 Bn in MoUs — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5239437-pif-forum-yields-16-bn-mous)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="World Defense Show 2026 concludes with \$8.8 billion in contracts signed" type="February 9-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [Defense Minister opens World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh — saudigazette.com.sa](https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/658770/saudi-arabia/defense-minister-opens-world-defense-show-2026-in-riyadh)
      * [Deals worth \$8bn signed at World Defense Show 2026 — arabnews.com](https://arabnews.com/node/2632798/saudi-arabia)
      * [WDS 2026: Saudi Ministry of Defense Signs 28 Contracts with Local and Global Companies — defensehere.com](https://defensehere.com/en/saudi-ministry-of-defense-signs-28-contracts/)
      * [Saudi Arabia's SAMI launches 'transformation' into strategic group, unveils new vehicles — breakingdefense.com](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/saudi-arabias-sami-launches-transformation-into-strategic-group-unveils-new-vehicles)
      * [Saudi Arabian Military's Modernization in the Spotlight at World Defense Show — theaviationist.com](https://theaviationist.com/2026/02/10/saudi-arabian-military-world-defense-show/)
      * [World Defense Show highlights Saudi push to localise military industry — middle-east-online.com](https://middle-east-online.com/en/world-defense-show-highlights-saudi-push-localise-military-industry)
      * [India Showcases Indigenous Defence Manufacturing at World Defence Show 2026 — egov.eletsonline.com](https://egov.eletsonline.com/2026/02/india-showcases-indigenous-defence-manufacturing-at-world-defence-show-2026-in-saudi-arabia/)
      * [World Defence Show 2026: New threats, old friends — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/world-defense-show-2026-strategic-defense-assets-on-show-in-riyadh-expo-1.500437188)
      * [Hyundai Eyes Spot on Saudi Warship Program at World Defense Show — thedefensepost.com](https://thedefensepost.com/2026/02/10/korea-saudi-warship-program)
      * [L3Harris Signs Agreement with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Advanced Defense Collaboration — l3harris.com](https://l3harris.com/newsroom/press-release/2026/02/l3harris-signs-agreement-kingdom-saudi-arabia-advanced-defense)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Saudi Arabia scales back giga-projects including NEOM to focus on 2034 World Cup" type="February 8-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Saudi Arabia scales back giga-projects to focus on World Cup — agbi.com](https://www.agbi.com/giga-projects/2026/02/saudi-arabia-scales-back-giga-projects-to-focus-on-2034-world-cup/)
      * [NEOM desert megacity burns billions as Saudi officials quietly retreat from 100-mile dream — secom.es](https://secom.es/neom-desert-megacity-burns-billions-saudi-officials-retreat-100-mile-dream/)
      * [Neom: una 'ciudad futurista' en el desierto, que se convirtió en un boquete de 500 mil mdd — jornada.com.mx](https://jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/02/09/economia/neom-una-ciudad-futurista-en-el-desierto-que-se-convirtio-en-un-boquete-de-500-millones-de-dolares)
      * [Almaty replaces Neom as host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games — traveltomorrow.com](https://traveltomorrow.com/almaty-replaces-neom-as-host-of-the-2029-asian-winter-games/)
      * [Why Did Saudi Arabia Recalibrate the Crown Prince's 'Vision'? — alhurra.com](https://alhurra.com/en/12933)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Saudi Aramco begins production at \$100 billion Jafurah gas project" type="February 11-12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Saudi Arabia's Aramco Begins Production At \$100B Jafurah Gas Project — oilprice.com](https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabias-Aramco-Begins-Production-At-100B-Jafurah-Gas-Project.html)
      * [Saudi Aramco Reportedly Sells Oil from Jafurah Field as Huge Project Starts — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5240053-saudi-aramco-reportedly-sells-oil-jafurah-field-huge-project-starts)
      * [Saudi Aramco Exports Condensate From Jafurah Field as Project Launches — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-11/aramco-sells-oil-from-jafurah-field-as-huge-saudi-project-starts)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Saudi Aramco achieves 70% local content target through iktva program" type="February 11-12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Saudi Aramco Achieves 70% Local Content Target through iktva Program — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/business/5239816-saudi-aramco-achieves-70-local-content-target-through-iktva-program)
      * [Aramco Expands 'Made in Saudi' Push With New 2030 Target — oilprice.com](https://oilprice.com/Company-News/Aramco-Expands-Made-in-Saudi-Push-With-New-2030-Target.html)
      * [Saudi Arabia's oil giant Saudi Aramco crosses 70% localisation milestone, \$280 billion boost to GDP — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabias-oil-giant-saudi-aramco-crosses-70-localisation-milestone-280-billion-boost-to-gdp-global-firms-rush-in-as-iktva-creates-over-200000-jobs/articleshow/128244788.cms)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Saudi Arabia and Microsoft sign MoU to advance AI in industrial sector" type="February 12-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Microsoft and Aramco Deepen Partnership to Advance Digital Sovereignty and AI — techafricanews.com](https://techafricanews.com/2026/02/13/microsoft-and-aramco-deepen-partnership-to-advance-digital-sovereignty-and-ai)
      * [Saudi Aramco, Microsoft Sign MoU to Advance AI in Industrial Sector, Transform Digital Capabilities — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/technology/5240333-saudi-aramco-microsoft-sign-mou-advance-ai-industrial-sector-transform-digital)
      * [Aramco and Microsoft Expand Industrial AI Initiatives in Saudi Arabia — bitget.com](https://bitget.com/news/detail/12560605196623)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Somalia and Saudi Arabia sign military cooperation agreement" type="February 9-10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Somalia, Saudi Arabia sign agreement on military cooperation — aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/10/somalia-saudi-arabia-sign-agreement-on-military-cooperation)
      * [Saudi Arabia signals to Israel via new defense pact with Somalia — defence-blog.com](https://defence-blog.com/saudi-arabia-signals-to-israel-via-new-defense-pact-with-somalia/)
      * [Somalia signs defence agreement with Saudi Arabia — spacewar.com](https://spacewar.com/reports/Somalia_signs_defence_agreement_with_Saudi_Arabia_999.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Saudi Foreign Minister holds diplomatic meetings at Munich Security Conference" type="February 14-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Saudi FM Meets US Senior Advisor, Syrian Counterpart at Munich Security Conference — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5240958-saudi-fm-meets-us-senior-advisor-syrian-counterpart-munich-security-conference)
      * [Faisal bin Farhan meets with the US envoy in Munich 2026 — news50.sa](https://news50.sa/en/politics/foreign-minister-meets-us-envoy-munich-security-conference-2026/)
      * [Syria projects unity at Munich Security Conference, but the real test awaits back home - analysis — jpost.com](https://jpost.com/international/article-886653)
      * [Saudi FM, US antisemitism envoy meet in Munich — worldisraelnews.com](https://worldisraelnews.com/saudi-fm-us-antisemitism-envoy-meet-in-munich/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Saudi Arabia condemns foreign interference in Sudan amid RSF attacks" type="February 8-11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Saudi Arabia denounces 'foreign interference' in Sudan after RSF attacks — aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/8/saudi-arabia-slams-foreign-interference-in-sudan-after-deadly-rsf-attacks)
      * [Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support for Sudan's Unity, Security — english.aawsat.com](https://english.aawsat.com/gulf/5239132-saudi-arabia-reiterates-support-sudans-unity-security)
      * [Briefing on the situation in Sudan — amaniafrica-et.org](https://amaniafrica-et.org/briefing-on-the-situation-in-sudan-12feb2026)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Emirati firms absent from Saudi World Defense Show amid regional tensions" type="February 8, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Amid tensions, Emirati firms bow out of Saudi Arabia's World Defense Show — breakingdefense.com](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/amid-tensions-emirati-firms-bow-out-of-saudi-arabias-world-defense-show)
      * [Relax, MBS isn't aligning with Islamists. He also isn't normalizing with Israel soon — timesofisrael.com](https://timesofisrael.com/relax-mbs-isnt-aligning-with-islamists-he-also-isnt-normalizing-with-israel-soon)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Controlled comeback of Abdullah clan into MBS inner circle" type="February 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Saudi Arabia • The controlled comeback of the Abdullah clan into MbS's inner circle — intelligenceonline.com](https://intelligenceonline.com/middle-east-and-africa/2026/02/12/the-controlled-comeback-of-the-abdullah-clan-into-mbs-s-inner-circle,110626405-art)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Aston Martin Aramco F1 team unveils 2026 season livery with Honda partnership" type="February 9-10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Aston Martin Aramco launches season with livery reveal — astonmartinf1.com](https://astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/news/announcement/aston-martin-aramco-launches-season-with-livery-reveal)
      * [Honda Works Partner Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Unveils Livery of 'AMR26' F1® Machine — global.honda](https://global.honda/en/topics/2026/c_2026-02-10eng.html)
      * [2026 AMR26｜F1 Machines Powered by Honda｜F1｜Honda Global Corporate Website — global.honda](https://global.honda/en/F1/machine/2026_AMR26)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (7)">
      * [Aramco earnings malaise expected to persist in Q4 results — agbi.com](https://agbi.com/analysis/oil-and-gas/2026/02/analysts-expect-aramco-earnings-malaise-to-persist-in-q4-results)
      * [Aramco may have to choose between growth and dividends — oilprice.com](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Growth-or-Dividends-Aramco-May-Have-to-Choose.html)
      * [Johns Hopkins-Aramco cardiovascular center launches in Dhahran — marketscreener.com](https://marketscreener.com/news/aramco-johns-hopkins-medicine-jv-launches-cardiovascular-center-in-saudi-arabia-ce7e5adede80f526)
      * [Saudi Crown Prince opens Mecca property market in investment push — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-02-13/saudi-arabia-s-mbs-opens-mecca-property-market-in-investment-push)
      * [Strategic partnership between Defense Development Authority and King Abdulaziz University — newzksa.com](https://newzksa.com/en/gadd-kau-mou-defense-innovation-saudi-vision-2030)
      * [Future of military AI in Saudi Arabia: AI-enhanced vs AI-native systems — breakingdefense.com](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/future-of-military-ai-in-saudi-arabia-ai-enhanced-or-ai-native)
      * [Saudi Military Industry data reports show rapid localization progress — wifitalents.com](https://wifitalents.com/saudi-military-industry-statistics)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/ae.svg" width="32" alt="United Arab Emirates" style={{display: 'inline', verticalAlign: 'middle', position: 'relative', top: '-2px', marginRight: '8px', border: '1px solid #d1d5db', borderRadius: '2px'}} />United Arab Emirates

The UAE is using record oil profits to fund a \$6.2 billion American acquisition while balancing diplomatic ties with both Iran and the Arab world.

ADNOC's subsidiaries made record profits in 2025 despite lower oil prices, with ADNOC Gas reporting a \$5.2 billion profit and ADNOC Drilling achieving record net income of \$1.45 billion, up 11%. The windfall is funding the emirate's shopping spree: Mubadala Capital agreed to buy Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings for \$2.43 per share, a 71% premium, with Abu Dhabi putting up \$3 billion. The deal gives the emirate control of America's largest outdoor advertising network.

The UAE continues to hedge its bets diplomatically. Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's minister of state, held talks with Iran's deputy foreign minister in Tehran, agreeing to maintain regular contact and set up joint technical committees. Days later, the UAE joined Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in condemning Israel's decision to expand West Bank powers, calling the moves illegal and damaging to the two-state solution.

The most telling domestic move was creating a National Identity Committee. Abdullah bin Zayed, the foreign minister, set up the body led by Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to strengthen Emirati national identity and carry out the National Identity Strategy. In a country where 89% of residents are foreign nationals, the focus on shoring up identity suggests the regime is watching demographic pressures that could threaten its traditional authority.

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  * **UAE President holds diplomatic meetings with regional leaders** — President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed conducted a series of meetings with regional leaders including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, Bahrain's Crown Prince, and other Gulf officials. The meetings focused on bilateral relations and regional developments. *([al-monitor.com](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/mbz-hosts-sisi-saudi-arabia-and-uae-jockey-regional-influence))*
  * **G42 signs \$1 billion AI infrastructure deal with Vietnamese consortium** — Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42 partnered with FPT Corporation and Viet Thai Group to develop sovereign AI capabilities and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam. The agreement includes building three data centers with consumption commitments of up to \$1 billion. *([prnewswire.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-09/abu-dhabi-s-g42-leads-1-billion-data-center-project-in-vietnam))*
  * **Mr bin Zayed establishes National Identity Committee** — Mr bin Zayed, the foreign minister, issued a decision to establish the National Identity Committee, chaired by Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The committee will oversee the National Identity Strategy and strengthen Emirati national identity. *([bignewsnetwork.com](https://bignewsnetwork.com/news/278863576/abdullah-bin-zayed-issues-decision-to-establish-national-identity-committee))*
  * **Central Bank activities include gold reserves surge and stablecoin approval** — The UAE Central Bank announced a 64.93% surge in gold reserves to \$10.32 billion and approved the UAE dirham-backed stablecoin 'DDSC'. The bank also issued commemorative coins for Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence's 5th anniversary. *([sharjah24.ae](https://khaleejtimes.com/business/uae-central-bank-boosts-gold-reserves-global-rush-accelerates))*
  * **UAE hosts international sports and cultural events** — The UAE hosted several major events including the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 with teams from 40+ countries, the second Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival, and the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. Kazakhstan won gold and silver at the SWAT Challenge. *([mediaoffice.abudhabi](https://khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-swat-challenge-2026-elite-teams-competing-260000-dollar-prize))*
  * **Analysis pieces highlight Saudi-UAE regional rivalry** — Multiple analysis pieces examined the growing rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, particularly in the Horn of Africa and Sudan conflict, where the two countries back opposing sides. The rivalry extends to Yemen and other regional proxy conflicts. *([newarab.com](https://newarab.com/analysis/growing-saudi-uae-power-struggle-horn-africa))*
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  <ResponseField name="ADNOC subsidiaries report record financial results for 2025" type="February 9-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (18)">
      * [ADNOC Gas Delivers Record \$5.2bn Net Income in 2025 — prnewswire.com](https://prnewswire.com/news-releases/adnoc-gas-delivers-record-5-2bn-net-income-in-2025--302682268.html)
      * [Adnoc Gas Eyes 2026 FID for Two Major Expansion Projects — energyintel.com](https://www.energyintel.com/0000019c-47a5-dccd-abde-cfe728a80000)
      * [ADNOC Gas Achieves \$5.2 Billion Profit in 2025 Amid UAE Demand Surge — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/adnoc-gas-posts-2025-profit-at-52-billion-as-uae-demand-powers-growth-1.500436757)
      * [Adnoc Drilling delivers record 2025 profit as revenue surges amid expansion push — thenationalnews.com](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/02/12/adnoc-drilling-delivers-record-2025-profit-as-revenue-surges-amid-expansion-push/)
      * [Adnoc's listed companies post combined \$9.7bn in net profit — thenationalnews.com](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/02/15/adnocs-listed-companies-post-aggregate-97bn-in-net-profit/)
      * [Adnoc Gas delivers record 2025 profit on domestic business boost — thenationalnews.com](https://thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/02/09/adnoc-gas-delivers-record-2025-profit-on-domestic-business-boost)
      * [ADNOC Gas Is a Dividend Machine, But the Bill for "Growth" Is Arriving — oilprice.com](https://oilprice.com/Energy/Natural-Gas/ADNOC-Gas-Is-a-Dividend-Machine-But-the-Bill-for-Growth-Is-Arriving.html)
      * [Adnoc L\&S 2025 profit jumps 11% on revenue boost — thenationalnews.com](https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/02/11/adnoc-ls-2025-profit-jumps-11-on-revenue-boost/)
      * [ADNOC Drilling Delivers 'Best Year on Record' — rigzone.com](https://www.rigzone.com/news/adnoc_drilling_delivers_best_year_on_record-13-feb-2026-182978-article/)
      * [Adnoc Gas flags higher capex with profit and expansion push — thearabianpost.com](https://thearabianpost.com/adnoc-gas-flags-higher-capex-with-profit-and-expansion-push)
      * [ADNOC L\&S Achieves Record \$5 Billion Revenue in 2025, Boosted by Shipping and Acquisitions — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/amp/story/business/markets/adnoc-ls-revenue-jumps-41-to-5-billion-in-record-year-1.500439266)
      * [RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar — power-technology.com](https://power-technology.com/news/rwe-strengthens-partnerships-with-adnoc-and-masdar)
      * [ADNOC and RWE diving into new LNG opportunities as multiple deals boost Germany - UAE energy cooperation — offshore-energy.biz](https://offshore-energy.biz/adnoc-and-rwe-diving-into-new-lng-opportunities-as-multiple-deals-boost-germany-uae-energy-cooperation)
      * [Adnoc Drilling net profit tops \$1.45b as it sets sights on regional expansion — khaleejtimes.com](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/energy/adnoc-drilling-net-profit-tops-145b-as-it-sets-sights-on-regional-expansion)
      * [ADNOC Logistics and Services reports record revenue and net profit for 2025 — bairdmaritime.com](https://www.bairdmaritime.com/shipping/tankers/adnoc-logistics-and-services-reports-record-revenue-and-net-profit-for-2025)
      * [Adnoc Gas profit down on weaker export prices — agbi.com](https://www.agbi.com/oil-and-gas/2026/02/adnoc-gas-profit-down-on-weaker-export-prices/)
      * [ADNOC Drilling delivers record 2025 results as net profit surges to \$1.45 billion — economymiddleeast.com](https://economymiddleeast.com/news/adnoc-drilling-delivers-record-2025-results-as-net-profit-surges-to-1-45-billion/)
      * [Adnoc Gas Flags Higher Capex With Profit And Expansion Push — menafn.com](https://menafn.com/1110738460/Adnoc-Gas-Flags-Higher-Capex-With-Profit-And-Expansion-Push)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="UAE President holds diplomatic meetings with regional leaders" type="February 9-14, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (15)">
      * [MBZ hosts Sisi as Saudi Arabia and UAE jockey for regional influence — al-monitor.com](https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/mbz-hosts-sisi-saudi-arabia-and-uae-jockey-regional-influence)
      * [UAE President receives Mohammed bin Rashid — sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2026/02/10/d66)
      * [UAE President Receives Ruler Of Ras Al Khaimah And Crown Prince — urdupoint.com](https://www.urdupoint.com/en/middle-east/uae-president-receives-ruler-of-ras-al-khaima-2136647.html)
      * [UAE President Meets with Bahrain's National Security Advisor — emirates247.com](https://emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-meets-with-bahrain-s-national-security-advisor-2026-02-12-1.744013)
      * [Emir of Qatar welcomed by UAE President on visit to Abu Dhabi — dubaieye1038.com](https://www.dubaieye1038.com/news/local/emir-of-qatar-welcomed-by-uae-president-on-visit-to-abu-dhabi/)
      * [UAE President and Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal ties and regional developments — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-president-and-emir-of-qatar-discuss-fraternal-ties-and-regional-developments-1.500443383)
      * [Qatar Emir arrives in UAE; Sheikh Mohamed welcomes him at Abu Dhabi airport — khaleejtimes.com](https://khaleejtimes.com/uae/qatar-emir-arrives-fraternal-visit-feb-14-2026)
      * [President, Qatar Emir affirm dialogue key to peace, stability in region — gulftoday.ae](https://gulftoday.ae/news/2026/02/14/president-qatar-emir-topline-peace-stability-in-region)
      * [UAE and Egypt review bilateral ties and regional developments — sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2026/02/09/KMR18)
      * [UAE President receives Egyptian leader on arrival in Abu Dhabi — gulftoday.ae](https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2026/02/09/uae-president-receives-egyptian-leader-on-arrival-in-abu-dhabi)
      * [President, Bahrain Crown Prince hail steady growth of UAE-Bahrain relations — gulftoday.ae](https://gulftoday.ae/news/2026/02/12/president-bahrain-crown-prince-hail-steady-growth-of-uae-bahrain-relations)
      * [Sisi's UAE Visit: Timing and Regional Stakes — alhurra.com](https://alhurra.com/en/12730)
      * [President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in Abu Dhabi — thenationalnews.com](https://thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/02/10/president-sheikh-mohamed-holds-talks-with-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-in-abu-dhabi)
      * [Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Grand Imam of Al Azhar Exchange Ramadan Greetings, Discuss Peace Initiatives — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-mohamed-bin-zayed-grand-imam-of-al-azhar-exchange-ramadan-greetings-1.500438588)
      * [UAE President receives phone call from Grand Imam of Al-Azhar — sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2026/02/10/d60)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Mubadala Capital acquires Clear Channel Outdoor for \$6.2 billion" type="February 9-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (15)">
      * [Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Agrees to be Acquired by Mubadala Capital, in Partnership with TWG Global, for \$6.2 Billion — prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clear-channel-outdoor-holdings-inc-agrees-to-be-acquired-by-mubadala-capital-in-partnership-with-twg-global-for-6-2-billion-302683053.html)
      * [Kirkland, Freshfields Advise on Mubadala's \$6B Clear Channel Takeover Amid Gulf Investment Boom — law.com](https://www.law.com/international-edition/2026/02/11/kirkland-freshfields-advise-on-mubadalas-6b-clear-channel-takeover-amid-gulf-investment-boom/)
      * [Clear Channel Outdoor to be acquired by Mubadala Capital for \$6.2 billion — investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/clear-channel-outdoor-to-be-acquired-by-mubadala-capital-for-62-billion-93CH-4495284)
      * [Mubadala Capital to buy US billboards firm Clear Channel — semafor.com](https://www.semafor.com/article/02/10/2026/mubadala-capital-to-buy-us-billboards-firm-clear-channel)
      * [Clear Channel Outdoor being sold in \$6.2B deal to Mubadala, TWG — expressnews.com](https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/clear-channel-sale-mubadala-twg-san-antonio-21346028.php)
      * [M\&A: Mubadala to buy Clear Channel for USD 6.2bn — invidis.com](https://invidis.com/news/2026/02/ma-mubadala-to-buy-clear-channel-for-usd-6-2bn)
      * [Ex-TelevisaUnivision Head Leads Clear Channel Outdoor Privatization — rbr.com](https://rbr.com/ex-televisaunivision-head-leads-clear-channel-outdoor-privatization)
      * [Abu Dhabi sovereign fund bets \$6.2 billion on America's billboards — ppc.land](https://ppc.land/abu-dhabi-sovereign-fund-bets-6-2-billion-on-americas-billboards/)
      * [Mubadala Agrees to Sell Getir's Delivery Portfolio in Turkey to Uber — marketscreener.com](https://marketscreener.com/news/mubadala-agrees-to-sell-getir-s-delivery-portfolio-in-turkey-to-uber-ce7e5adfdf8ff427)
      * [Abu Dhabi: Mubadala Capital Chases 'Complexity' After Clear Channel Deal — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-13/abu-dhabi-mubadala-capital-chases-complexity-after-clear-channel-deal)
      * [Warburg-Mubadala Lead the Race For Mehul Shah's Encube Ethicals — outlookbusiness.com](https://www.outlookbusiness.com/corporate/warburg-mubadala-lead-the-race-for-mehul-shahs-encube-ethicals)
      * [OOH advertising leader Clear Channel announces US\$6.2 billion sale to Mubadala Capital and TWG Global — moodiedavittreport.com](https://moodiedavittreport.com/mubadala-capital-and-twg-global-to-acquire-ooh-leader-clear-channel-in-us6-2-billion-deal/)
      * [Mubadala Capital Acquires Clear Channel Outdoor — tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/insights/merger-acquisition-deals-brief/mubadala-capital-acquires-clear-channel-outdoor/__6d-dXGfwabEQtN0464T5RYyZpc-RBO78ptREIU1pcU8)
      * [Mubadala's \$6.2 Billion Acquisition of Clear Channel: A Major Media Buyout — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/mubadala-in-massive-62b-buy-of-us-based-clear-channel-in-all-cash-deal-1.500438249)
      * [Uber agrees to acquire Getir's delivery business in Turkey from Mubadala — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uber-agrees-to-acquire-getirs-delivery-business-in-turkey-from-mubadala-1.500437049)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="G42 signs \$1 billion AI infrastructure deal with Vietnamese consortium" type="February 9-12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (11)">
      * [G42 and Vietnamese Consortium Commit to Build National AI Infrastructure and Develop Southeast Asia's Intelligence Capacity — prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/g42-and-vietnamese-consortium-commit-to-build-national-ai-infrastructure-and-develop-southeast-asias-intelligence-capacity-302682105.html)
      * [Abu Dhabi's G42 Leads \$1 Billion Data Center Project in Vietnam — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-09/abu-dhabi-s-g42-leads-1-billion-data-center-project-in-vietnam)
      * [UAE's G42 signs agreement to build three data centers in Vietnam — datacenterdynamics.com](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/uaes-g42-signs-agreement-to-build-three-data-centers-in-vietnam/)
      * [G42 And Vietnamese Consortium Commit To Build National AI Infrastructure — tradingview.com](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026:newsml_FWN3Z400H:0-g42-and-vietnamese-consortium-commit-to-build-national-ai-infrastructure/)
      * [G42 expands global AI ambitions with sovereign cloud partnership in Vietnam — computerweekly.com](https://computerweekly.com/news/366638956/G42-expands-global-AI-ambitions-with-sovereign-cloud-partnership-in-Vietnam)
      * [UAE's G42 says joining \$1 bn AI project in Vietnam — spacedaily.com](https://spacedaily.com/reports/UAEs_G42_says_joining_1_bn_AI_project_in_Vietnam_999.html)
      * [G42 and Vietnamese consortium to build national AI infrastructure — vir.com.vn](https://vir.com.vn/g42-and-vietnamese-consortium-to-build-national-ai-infrastructure-146446.html)
      * [Abu Dhabi's G42 in \$1bn deal to develop sovereign AI and data centres in Vietnam — thenationalnews.com](https://thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/02/09/g42-ai-vietnam)
      * [G42 signs US\$1bn agreement with Vietnamese consortium to deploy national AI and cloud infrastructure across Vietnam — mediaoffice.abudhabi](https://mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/technology/g42-signs-us1bn-agreement-with-vietnamese-consortium-to-deploy-national-ai-and-cloud-infrastructure-across-vietnam)
      * [UAE's G42-led \$1-billion consortium to build Vietnam's AI and cloud capabilities — khaleejtimes.com](https://khaleejtimes.com/business/tech/g42-fpt-viet-thai-group-build-ai-cloud-infrastructure-vietnam)
      * [Vietnam Partners With U.A.E.'s G42 for \$1 Billion AI Infrastructure Project — marketscreener.com](https://marketscreener.com/news/vietnam-partners-with-u-a-e-s-g42-for-1-billion-ai-infrastructure-project-ce7e5adeda8cf021)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Abdullah bin Zayed establishes National Identity Committee" type="February 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Abdullah bin Zayed issues decision to establish 'National Identity Committee' — bignewsnetwork.com](https://bignewsnetwork.com/news/278863576/abdullah-bin-zayed-issues-decision-to-establish-national-identity-committee)
      * [Members of UAE's National Identity Committee unveiled — dubaieye1038.com](https://www.dubaieye1038.com/news/local/members-of-uaes-national-identity-committee-unveiled/)
      * [Members of UAE's National Identity Committee unveiled — virginradiodubai.com](https://www.virginradiodubai.com/trending/uae/members-of-uaes-national-identity-committee-unveiled/)
      * [Members of UAE's National Identity Committee unveiled — arnnewscentre.ae](https://www.arnnewscentre.ae/en/news/uae/members-of-uaes-national-identity-committee-unveiled/)
      * [Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed issues decision to establish National Identity Committee to strengthen Emirati national identity — economymiddleeast.com](https://economymiddleeast.com/news/sheikh-abdullah-bin-zayed-issues-decision-establish-national-identity-committee/)
      * [Abdullah bin Zayed issues decision to establish National Identity Committee — mofa.gov.ae](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bypcbuw-abdullah-bin-zayed-issues-decision-establish)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Central Bank activities include gold reserves surge and stablecoin approval" type="February 9-12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Banking assets rise AED780 billion in 2025 to AED5.34 trillion — sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2026/02/09/KMR13)
      * [UAE Residents Can Now Access Loans via e& Money with New Central Bank Licence — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-residents-can-now-get-loans-through-e-money-after-new-licence-1.500440729)
      * [CMU OmniClear welcomes CBUAE as a member — assetservicingtimes.com](https://www.assetservicingtimes.com/assetservicesnews/industryarticle.php?article_id=17668)
      * [CBUAE Issues Commemorative Coins To Mark 5th Anniversary Of Mohamed Bin Zayed University Of Artificial Intelligence — urdupoint.com](https://urdupoint.com/en/middle-east/cbuae-issues-commemorative-coins-to-mark-5th-2134555.html)
      * [UAE central bank issues limited-edition gold and silver commemorative coins — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-central-bank-issues-limited-edition-gold-and-silver-commemorative-coins-1.500436954)
      * [CBUAE, Hong Kong Monetary Authority deepen financial cooperation, market connectivity — bignewsnetwork.com](https://bignewsnetwork.com/news/278863377/cbuae-hong-kong-monetary-authority-deepen-financial-cooperation-market-connectivity)
      * [UAE central bank boosts reserves as global gold rush accelerates — khaleejtimes.com](https://khaleejtimes.com/business/uae-central-bank-boosts-gold-reserves-global-rush-accelerates)
      * [CBUAE approves launch of UAE dirham-backed stablecoin 'DDSC' on ADI Chain — tradingview.com](https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2026-02-12:newsml_Zaw21MPjs:0-cbuae-approves-launch-of-uae-dirham-backed-stablecoin-ddsc-on-adi-chain/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="UAE hosts international sports and cultural events" type="February 8-14, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 — mediaoffice.abudhabi](https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/sport/theyab-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-attends-open-masters-games-abu-dhabi-2026/)
      * [Under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends inauguration of 2nd Abu Dhabi Poetry Festival — mediaoffice.abudhabi](https://mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/arts-culture/under-the-patronage-of-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-zayed-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-attends-inauguration-of-2nd-abu-dhabi-poetry-festival)
      * [Kazakhstan's special forces rank among top 10 at UAE SWAT Challenge — qazinform.com](https://qazinform.com/news/kazakhstans-special-forces-rank-among-top-10-at-uae-swat-challenge-47b5b1)
      * [Kazakhstan Wins Gold and Silver at UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 — astanatimes.com](https://astanatimes.com/2026/02/kazakhstan-wins-gold-and-silver-at-uae-swat-challenge-2026)
      * [PNP ranks 14th in UAE SWAT Challenge 2026, climbs 12 spots from last year — filipinotimes.net](https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2026/02/11/pnp-ranks-14th-in-uae-swat-challenge-2026-climbs-12-spots-from-last-year)
      * [UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 draws elite teams from 40+ countries, competing for \$260,000 prize — khaleejtimes.com](https://khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-swat-challenge-2026-elite-teams-competing-260000-dollar-prize)
      * [How Cordillera cops made a huge leap at global SWAT Challenge 2026 — rappler.com](https://rappler.com/people/newsmakers/cordillera-team-ranking-uae-swat-challenge-2026)
      * [Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026: Penultimate Day Highlights Emirati Traditions and Sports — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/sport/open-masters-games-abu-dhabi-2026-enters-penultimate-day-1.500443603)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Analysis pieces highlight Saudi-UAE regional rivalry" type="February 9-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [The growing Saudi-UAE power struggle in the Horn of Africa — newarab.com](https://newarab.com/analysis/growing-saudi-uae-power-struggle-horn-africa)
      * [African Union summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa — tbsnews.net](https://tbsnews.net/worldbiz/africa/african-union-summit-clouded-saudi-uae-rivalry-horn-africa-1362041)
      * [Saudi Arabia and UAE Rivalry: A 'Cold War' in the Middle East? — bisi.org.uk](https://bisi.org.uk/reports/saudi-arabia-and-uae-rivalry-a-cold-war-in-the-middle-east)
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    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [UAE welcomes US comprehensive peace plan for Sudan — thenationalnews.com](https://thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/08/uae-welcomes-us-comprehensive-peace-plan-for-sudan)
      * [UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel for expanding control over West Bank — dubaieye1038.com](https://dubaieye1038.com/news/local/uae-joins-7-nations-in-condemning-israel-for-expanding-control-over-west-bank)
      * [UAE Leads Forbes Middle East's 2026 Top Tech Leaders Ranking — gulfnews.com](https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-dominates-forbes-middle-easts-2026-ranking-of-the-regions-most-powerful-tech-leaders-1.500437549)
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/in.svg" width="32" alt="India" style={{display: 'inline', verticalAlign: 'middle', position: 'relative', top: '-2px', marginRight: '8px', border: '1px solid #d1d5db', borderRadius: '2px'}} />India

India and America are publicly disagreeing about what New Delhi promised to do about Russian oil.

The dispute erupted at the Munich Security Conference, where Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, claimed India had agreed to stop buying "additional Russian oil" as part of February's trade deal. S. Jaishankar, India's external affairs minister, shot back that India remains "firmly wedded to strategic autonomy" and would make "independent choices" that may not align with US thinking, insisting that commercial considerations guide energy buying decisions. The contradiction suggests the trade agreement may not have resolved tensions as cleanly as it first appeared.

India is continuing with military modernisation and internal security operations. The Defence Acquisition Council approved ₹3.60 lakh crore worth of purchases, including 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from Dassault and six P-8I maritime patrol aircraft. The emphasis on proven platforms reflects lessons from last year's Operation Sindoor confrontation. Separately, Amit Shah, the home minister, declared that Naxalism would be "completely wiped out" before March 31, 2026, citing a security-focused approach that has killed over 500 Naxalites since 2024 and reduced their presence to just six districts.

Domestic politics have become dysfunctional. The Congress-led opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of partisan conduct and denying leader Rahul Gandhi speaking opportunities. In response, Nishikant Dubey, a Bharatiya Janata Party MP, moved to disqualify Mr Gandhi from Parliament entirely. The parliamentary crisis coincided with Narendra Modi's symbolic relocation of the Prime Minister's Office from British-era South Block to a new complex called "Seva Teerth," which he described as "freedom from slavery" and a step toward self-reliant governance.

The Reserve Bank of India announced banking reforms, including a compensation scheme for digital fraud victims worth up to ₹25,000 or 85% of fraud value. The "no questions asked" scheme will cover even victims who shared one-time passwords, addressing vulnerabilities in India's digital payment infrastructure that processes half the world's real-time transactions.

Despite tensions with Washington, India continues pragmatic engagement with neighbours. Mr Modi was among the first leaders to congratulate Tarique Rahman after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party's decisive electoral victory, signalling active engagement with Dhaka's new administration after 20 years of BNP absence from power.

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  * **India-US trade deal triggers domestic political storm over farmer impact and energy sovereignty** — Mr Modi's interim trade deal with the US, featuring tariff reductions tied to commitments to stop Russian oil purchases, faces opposition criticism led by Mr Gandhi. Critics allege the deal betrays farmers and compromises energy sovereignty, while the government defends it as beneficial. *([nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/business/modi-india-trump-trade-deal-blowback.html))*
  * **Mr Modi visits Assam, inaugurates emergency landing facility and development projects worth ₹5,500 crore** — The prime minister conducted a day-long visit to Assam, inaugurating an emergency landing facility in Dibrugarh, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Bridge, and launching various infrastructure projects ahead of assembly elections. *([thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-assam-visit-dibrugarh-guwahati-february-14-2026/article70631372.ece))*
  * **National Security Adviser Ajit Doval holds security talks in Canada, signals reset in bilateral ties** — Mr Doval visited Ottawa for security talks with Canadian counterparts, marking the most substantial high-level engagement between the two countries amid efforts to repair strained bilateral relations. *([ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/nsa-ajit-dovals-canada-visit-signal-reset-in-ties-and-message-to-khalistan-10972061))*
  * **Adani Group faces US investigation over alleged Iranian oil imports, enters nuclear sector** — Adani Enterprises disclosed it is cooperating with a US Treasury investigation into alleged Iranian oil imports, while simultaneously announcing entry into India's newly-opened nuclear power sector through subsidiary Adani Atomic Energy Limited. *([thehindu.com](https://www.thehindu.com/business/adani-enterprises-in-talks-with-us-office-of-foreign-assets/article70614050.ece))*
  * **Indian Armed Forces conduct major military exercises and modernisation initiatives** — Multiple defence activities including Exercise Khanjar with Kyrgyzstan, Indian Air Force (IAF) Exercise Vayu Shakti demonstrating precision strike capabilities, and various procurement and modernisation programs across the three services aimed at enhancing operational readiness. *([organiser.org](https://organiser.org/2026/02/14/340136/world/joint-special-forces-exercise-khanjar-strengthens-defence-cooperation-between-india-and-kyrgyzstan/))*
  * **BJP organisational activities and political positioning across multiple states** — Various party activities including organisational changes with new president appointment, campaign preparations in different states, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief's statements on the party's success, and electoral preparations for upcoming polls. *([thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/young-and-nabin-on-the-bjp-president/article70619864.ece))*
  * **Congress party activities and internal dynamics across multiple issues** — Various party activities including positioning on trade deals, organisational activities in different states, electoral strategies in West Bengal, and leadership statements on various national issues. *([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-called-me-then-there-was-raid-congs-bhupesh-baghel-levels-big-charge-what-he-said-about-joinoing-bjp/articleshow/128256067.cms))*
  * **International cooperation initiatives including Quad AI project and maritime cooperation** — India participating in various international cooperation frameworks including a \$6 million Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) artificial intelligence initiative for agriculture modernisation and hosting International Fleet Review with multiple nations including Quad partners. *([freepressjournal.in](https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/quad-nations-launch-6-million-ai-initiative-to-modernise-agriculture-across-us-india-japan-australia))*
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  <ResponseField name="India-US trade deal triggers domestic political firestorm over farmer impact and energy sovereignty" type="February 9-15, 2026">
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      * [Trump's Trade Deal With India Has Become a Headache for Modi — nytimes.com](https://nytimes.com/2026/02/12/business/modi-india-trump-trade-deal-blowback.html)
      * ['Master at telling lies': Rahul slams PM Modi over India-US trade deal, flags impact on farmers — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/master-at-telling-lies-rahul-slams-pm-modi-over-india-us-trade-deal-flags-impact-on-farmers/articleshow/128336539.cms)
      * [Modi's US Trade Deal Resembles an IMF Bailout — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-02-09/modi-s-us-trade-deal-resembles-an-imf-bailout)
      * [Modi's Long game With Trump Has Paid Off — rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/column/modis-long-game-with-trump-has-paid-off/20260214.htm)
      * [Rahul Gandhi's 'simple questions' on India-US trade deal vs Amit Shah's 'spreading lies' barb — hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rahul-gandhis-simple-questions-on-india-us-trade-deal-vs-amit-shah-spreading-lies-barb-101771151534781.html)
      * [After Rahul Gandhi's Questions To PM On Trade Deals, An Amit Shah Counter — ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/after-rahul-gandhis-questions-to-pm-on-trade-deals-an-amit-shah-counter-11007696)
      * ['Desperate PR exercise': Congress calls PM Modi's interview 'scripted', alleges move to divert focus from trade deal, farmers — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/desperate-pr-exercise-congress-calls-pm-modis-interview-scripted-alleges-move-to-divert-focus-from-trade-deal-farmers/articleshow/128387050.cms)
      * [US–India Trade Agreement Explained: Market & Sector Impact — icicidirect.com](https://icicidirect.com/research/equity/finace/us-india-trade-agreement-explained)
      * [PM Modi moves to Seva Teerth, approves cashless scheme for accident victims — business-standard.com](https://business-standard.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-seva-teerth-rahat-scheme-lakhpati-didi-126021301571_1.html)
      * [MEA reacts to video of Trump's remark on PM Modi's 'political career': 'If there is…' — hindustantimes.com](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/mea-reacts-to-video-of-trumps-remark-on-pm-modis-political-career-if-there-is-101770903620536.html)
      * [Trump Modi: MEA reacts to Trump remarks on PM Modi political career — indiatoday.in](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/india-mea-trump-video-pm-modi-destroy-political-career-remark-2867317-2026-02-12)
      * [Fact Check: Trump did not threaten to 'destroy' Modi's political career; the viral video is an edited portion of an old statement — vishvasnews.com](https://vishvasnews.com/world/fact-check-trump-did-not-threaten-to-destroy-modis-political-career-the-viral-video-is-an-edited-portion-of-an-old-statement)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PM Modi inaugurates new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', symbolic break from colonial legacy" type="February 13, 2026">
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      * [PM Modi inaugurates new office Seva Teerth, says we've got rid of slavery mindset — indiatoday.in](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/prime-minister-office-seva-teerth-kartavya-path-new-office-facility-inauguration-narendra-modi-ministries-2867548-2026-02-13)
      * [New seats of governance meant to meet people's aspirations: PM Modi at Seva Teerth inaugural event — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-seva-teerth-kartavya-bhavans-inauguration/article70628893.ece)
      * [PM Modi Unveils 'Seva Teerth', New Hub for PMO, NSCS and Cabinet Secretariat — republicworld.com](https://republicworld.com/india/pm-modi-unveils-seva-teerth-new-hub-for-pmo-nscs-and-cabinet-secretariat)
      * [PM Modi inaugurates new Prime Minsters Office at Seva Teerth complex — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-seva-teerth-complex-new-prime-minsters-office/article70627766.ece)
      * [PM office shifts to Seva Teerth, Modi lauds it as 'freedom from slavery' — tribuneindia.com](https://tribuneindia.com/news/top-headlines/pm-office-shifts-to-seva-teerth-modi-lauds-it-as-freedom-from-slavery)
      * [PM Modi moves to Seva Teerth, approves cashless scheme for accident victims — business-standard.com](https://business-standard.com/india-news/pm-narendra-modi-seva-teerth-rahat-scheme-lakhpati-didi-126021301571_1.html)
      * [PM Modi inaugurates the Seva Teerth complex, modernising India's governance by consolidating key offices for improved efficiency and accessibility — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-seva-teerth-complex-new-prime-minsters-office/article70627766.ece)
      * [Leading a historic transition in national governance architecture, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Friday vacated the British-era South Block to make home in Seva Teerth — tribuneindia.com](https://tribuneindia.com/news/top-headlines/pm-office-shifts-to-seva-teerth-modi-lauds-it-as-freedom-from-slavery)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Parliamentary crisis as Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla" type="February 9-13, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (26)">
      * [Congress submits no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/congress-opposition-no-confidence-motion-parliament-lok-sabha-om-birla-updates/article70614236.ece)
      * [BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Makes First Move In Bid To Disqualify Rahul Gandhi From Lok Sabha — ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-mp-nishikant-dubey-makes-first-move-in-bid-to-disqualify-rahul-gandhi-from-lok-sabha-10992650)
      * ['Surrounded PM's seat': Letters fly to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as BJP, Congress women MPs trade charges — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/surrounded-pms-seat-letters-fly-to-ls-speaker-om-birla-as-bjp-congress-women-mps-trade-charges-in-letter/articleshow/128137847.cms)
      * [Speaker directs Lok Sabha Secretariat to correct notice against him — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-removal-notice-correction-second-leg-parliament-budget-session-feb-11-2026/article70618655.ece)
      * ['Wait for the action': Congress signals no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/wait-for-the-action-congress-signals-no-confidence-motion-against-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla/articleshow/128103884.cms)
      * ['Blatantly partisan': Congress moves no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla — theweek.in](https://theweek.in/news/india/2026/02/10/blatantly-partisan-congress-moves-no-confidence-motion-against-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla.html)
      * [After Congress, BJP Women MPs Write To Lok Sabha Speaker, Express 'Faith' — ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/after-congress-bjp-women-mps-write-to-lok-sabha-speaker-express-faith-10978891)
      * [Do what you can, not budging: Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP seeks his expulsion from Lok Sabha — indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/do-what-you-can-not-budging-rahul-gandhi-after-bjp-mp-seeks-his-expulsion-from-lok-sabha-10529393/)
      * [Congress ups the ante in Parliament, considers no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla — hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/amid-bid-to-end-parliament-jam-congress-ups-the-ante-considers-no-confidence-motion-against-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-101770679501218.html)
      * [Om Birla no-confidence motion: Om Birla steps away as Lok Sabha Speaker after Opposition no-trust motion against him — indiatoday.in](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/om-birla-steps-away-as-lok-sabha-speaker-after-oppositions-no-trust-motion-against-him-sources-2866194-2026-02-10)
      * [BJP motion against Rahul Gandhi | BJP MP files motion to cancel Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, debar him from polls for life — telegraphindia.com](https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/bjp-mp-files-motion-to-cancel-rahul-gandhis-lok-sabha-membership-debar-him-from-polls-for-life/cid/2147022)
      * ['You are not employed by BJP': Rahul Gandhi hits out at media over 'keyword' coverage as Nishikant Dubey moves to cancel his Lok Sabha membership — indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/you-are-not-employed-by-bjp-rahul-gandhi-hits-out-at-media-over-keyword-coverage-as-nishikant-dubey-moves-to-cancel-his-lok-sabha-membership-10528317/)
      * [Parliament Budget Session Day 13 Live Updates: BJP MP Files Notice To Terminate Rahul Gandhi's Parliament Membership — ndtv.com](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/parliament-budget-session-live-updates-day-11-rahul-gandhi-to-address-lok-sabha-10986058)
      * ['20-25 Congress MPs entered Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber, abused him': Kiren Rijiju's big charge — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/20-25-congress-mps-entered-lok-sabha-speakers-chamber-abused-him-kiren-rijijus-big-charge/articleshow/128190884.cms)
      * ['If you had taken my advice ...': Lok Sabha Chair Jagdambika Pal fires back at Rahul Gandhi's 'ex-Congress member' jab — video — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/if-you-had-taken-my-advice-lok-sabha-chair-jagdambika-pal-fires-back-at-rahul-gandhis-ex-congress-member-jab-video/articleshow/128199576.cms)
      * ['Sadak chaap language': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sadak-chaap-language-bjp-slams-rahul-gandhis-speech-in-lok-sabha/articleshow/128201308.cms)
      * [PM's Lok Sabha absence not due to any threat from us: Women Congress MPs to Birla — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pms-lok-sabha-absence-not-due-to-any-threat-from-us-women-congress-mps-to-birla/articleshow/128129018.cms)
      * ['Congress itself isn't sure': Amid push for a no-trust motion against Om Birla, SP, TMC not on the same page — indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/congress-no-trust-motion-against-om-birla-opposition-10523113/)
      * [Opposition mulling notice to seek removal of Lok Sabha Speaker — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/opposition-mulling-notice-to-seek-removal-of-lok-sabha-speaker/articleshow/128128589.cms)
      * [Parliament Budget Session 2026 Highlights: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla steps aside after Oppn's no-confidence motion — indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/parliament-budget-session-2026-live-updates-union-budget-2026-27-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-february-9-10521944)
      * [Can a Lok Sabha speaker be 'impeached'? What does Constitution say about the process? — livemint.com](https://livemint.com/politics/parliament-showdown-om-birla-rahul-gandhi-can-a-lok-sabha-speaker-be-impeached-what-does-the-constitution-say-11770625408276.html)
      * ['Will Fight For Farmers': Rahul Gandhi After BJP MP Moves Substantive Motion In Lok Sabha — news18.com](https://www.news18.com/politics/will-fight-for-farmers-rahul-gandhi-after-bjp-mp-moves-substantive-motion-in-lok-sabha-9899497.html)
      * [BJP will seek to expunge Rahul Gandhi's comments in Lok Sabha: Parliamentary affairs minister — scroll.in](https://scroll.in/latest/1090668/bjp-will-seek-to-expunge-rahul-gandhis-comments-in-lok-sabha-parliamentary-affairs-minister)
      * ['Let's see what we do to PM': What drove Speaker Om Birla to caution PM Modi—Inside the Lok Sabha chaos — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lets-see-what-we-do-to-pm-what-drove-speaker-om-birla-to-caution-pm-modiinside-the-lok-sabha-chaos/articleshow/128117381.cms)
      * [Lok Sabha adjourns for the day after uproar over BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on Rahul Gandhi — hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/lok-sabha-adjourns-for-the-day-after-uproar-over-bjp-mp-nishikant-dubeys-remarks-on-rahul-gandhi-101770910315062.html)
      * [BJP MP Moves Privilege Motion to Terminate Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Membership, Bar Him From Contesting Polls — timesnownews.com](https://www.timesnownews.com/india/bjp-mp-moves-privilege-motion-to-terminate-rahul-gandhis-lok-sabha-membership-bar-him-from-contesting-polls-article-153599847)
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  <ResponseField name="PM Modi visits Assam, inaugurates emergency landing facility and development projects worth ₹5,500 crore" type="February 14, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [PM Modi arrives on day-long visit to Assam — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-assam-visit-dibrugarh-guwahati-february-14-2026/article70631372.ece)
      * [PM Modi rolls out big-ticket projects in Assam ahead of Assembly elections: Here's everything he inaugurated — economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/assam/pm-modi-rolls-out-big-ticket-projects-in-assam-ahead-of-assembly-elections-heres-everything-he-inaugurated/articleshow/128340621.cms)
      * [Watch: PM Modi lands at Dibrugarh Emergency Landing Facility, attends IAF air show — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/watch-pm-modi-lands-at-dibrugarh-emergency-landing-facility-attends-iaf-air-show/articleshow/128335436.cms)
      * [Prime Minister Modi visits Assam to inaugurate an emergency landing facility and launch projects worth over ₹5,500 crore — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-assam-visit-dibrugarh-guwahati-february-14-2026/article70631372.ece)
      * [Mr. Modi left on a C-130 aircraft of the IAF for the ELF on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-assam-visit-dibrugarh-guwahati-february-14-2026/article70631372.ece)
      * [Mr. Modi is also scheduled to witness a 40-minute aerial display by the Indian Air Force (IAF), featuring fighters, transport aircraft and helicopters — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-assam-visit-dibrugarh-guwahati-february-14-2026/article70631372.ece)
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  <ResponseField name="Home Minister Amit Shah launches major anti-Naxal push, promises complete eradication by March 31" type="February 8-15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (35)">
      * ['Naxalism will be completely eradicated by March 31': Amit Shah after Raipur security review — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/naxalism-will-be-completely-eradicated-by-march-31-amit-shah-after-raipur-security-review/articleshow/128068815.cms)
      * [Amit Shah calls for urgent action to stem the rot of cyberfraud — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/amit-shah-calls-for-urgent-action-to-stem-the-rot-of-cyber-fraud/article70616681.ece)
      * [Amit Shah Warns of India's New 'Shadow Industry' Where One Person Falls Victim Every 37 Seconds — indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/100-victims-every-hour-amit-shah-warns-of-national-crisis-says-cybercrime-has-become-an-industry-10525831)
      * ['Maoism never helped any society': Amit Shah urges Naxalites to surrender, promises rehabilitation — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/maoism-never-helped-any-society-amit-shah-urges-naxalites-to-surrender-promises-rehabilitation/articleshow/128115376.cms)
      * [Anti-Naxal strategy yielding results, menace will be eradicated by March 31: Amit Shah — tribuneindia.com](https://tribuneindia.com/news/antinaxaloperations/anti-naxal-strategy-yielding-results-menace-will-be-eradicated-by-march-31-amit-shah)
      * [Shah assures end of Naxalism by Mar 31, says 'it never benefitted society' — business-standard.com](https://business-standard.com/india-news/shah-assures-end-of-naxalism-by-mar-31-says-it-never-benefitted-society-126020900549_1.html)
      * [Country must get rid of destructive Maoist ideology, says Shah — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/chhattisgarh/union-home-minister-amit-shah-in-chhattisgarh-on-february-8-2026/article70607821.ece)
      * [Cybercrime poses major threat to national security, says Amit Shah — newindianexpress.com](https://newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/10/cybercrime-poses-major-threat-to-national-security-says-amit-shah)
      * [Amit Shah asks CBI, I4C to develop ecosystem to counter cybercriminals, stay two steps ahead — telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/amit-shah-calls-for-stronger-cybersecurity-measures-against-cybercriminals/128184802)
      * [Timely prevention of cyber fraud key: Shah — hindustantimes.com](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/timely-prevention-of-cyber-fraud-key-shah-101770751783061.html)
      * [From 'Bimaru' tag to growth story': Amit Shah's 25-year report card for Chhattisgarh — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/from-bimaru-tag-to-growth-story-amit-shahs-25-year-report-card-for-chhattisgarh/articleshow/128075656.cms)
      * [Explosives cannot be Bastar's identity: Amit Shah — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/chhattisgarh/union-home-minister-amit-shah-in-chhattisgarh-on-february-9-2026/article70610278.ece)
      * [Naxalism will be wiped out by March 31 — dailypioneer.com](https://dailypioneer.com/news/naxalism-will-be-wiped-out-by-march-31-amit-shah)
      * [Amit Shah highlights PM Modi's role in promoting tribal culture and forest product branding — thenewsmill.com](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/02/amit-shah-highlights-pm-modis-role-in-promoting-tribal-culture-and-forest-product-branding)
      * [Maoism never benefitted society, caused destruction, says Amit Shah; assures end of Naxalism by March 31 — economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/maoism-never-benefitted-society-caused-destruction-says-amit-shah-assures-end-of-naxalism-by-march-31/articleshow/128107916.cms)
      * [Maoism Never Benefitted Society, Only Caused Destruction: Amit Shah — deccanchronicle.com](https://deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/maoism-never-benefitted-society-only-caused-destruction-amit-shah-1936017)
      * [Amit Shah inaugurates new CBI cybercrime branch amid coordinated efforts to reduce cybercrimes — thenewsmill.com](https://thenewsmill.com/2026/02/amit-shah-inaugurates-new-cbi-cybercrime-branch-amid-coordinated-efforts-to-reduce-cybercrimes)
      * [Shah chairs LWE review meet in Chhattisgarh: Union Home Secretary, IB chief among those present — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/chhattisgarh/shah-chairs-lwe-review-meet-in-chhattisgarh-union-home-secretary-ib-chief-among-those-present/article70607038.ece)
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  <ResponseField name="EAM Jaishankar defends India's strategic autonomy at Munich Security Conference amid US pressure on Russian oil" type="February 10-15, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="NSA Ajit Doval holds security talks in Canada, signals reset in bilateral ties" type="February 8-10, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Defence Acquisition Council approves record ₹3.60 lakh crore procurement including 114 Rafale jets" type="February 10-13, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="RBI announces comprehensive banking and financial sector reforms package" type="February 9-14, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Adani Group faces US investigation over alleged Iranian oil imports, enters nuclear sector" type="February 9-14, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Bangladesh Nationalist Party sweeps elections, returns to power after 20 years" type="February 12-15, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Indian Armed Forces conduct major military exercises and modernization initiatives" type="February 8-15, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="BJP organizational activities and political positioning across multiple states" type="February 9-15, 2026">
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      * [Young and Nabin: On the BJP president — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/young-and-nabin-on-the-bjp-president/article70619864.ece)
      * [From Ayodhya to Somnath, Modi restored India's civilizational pride: Shah — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vadodara/from-ayodhya-to-somnath-modi-restored-indias-civilizational-pride-shah/articleshow/128393787.cms)
      * [Strong response for BJP in TG civic polls: Subhash — assets.thehansindia.com](https://assets.thehansindia.com/telangana/strong-response-for-bjp-in-tg-civic-polls-subhash-1046773)
      * [Petitioner asks SC to transfer DA cases against 2 TN ministers to another state — thefederal.com](https://thefederal.com/category/states/south/tamil-nadu/da-cases-thangam-thennarasu-kkssr-ramachandran-229411)
      * [BJP dispensation in Delhi committed to improve infrastructure in govt schools: CM Gupta — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/bjp-dispensation-in-delhi-committed-to-improve-infrastructure-in-govt-schools-cm-gupta/articleshow/128155953.cms)
      * [GTU VC and Civil Hospital officials flagged at BJP event — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/gtu-vc-and-civil-hospital-officials-flagged-at-bjp-event/articleshow/128172542.cms)
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      * ['Amit Shah called me, then there was raid': Cong's Bhupesh Baghel levels big charge; what he said about joining BJP — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-called-me-then-there-was-raid-congs-bhupesh-baghel-levels-big-charge-what-he-said-about-joinoing-bjp/articleshow/128256067.cms)
      * [Congress's 'solo' gamble in West Bengal: Why decision to dump Left may be right — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congresss-solo-game-in-west-bengal-bold-political-move-or-only-way-forward/articleshow/128206875.cms)
      * [Hemant Soren Says Country Should Not Be Criticised Abroad; BJP Links Remark To Rahul Gandhi — news18.com](https://www.news18.com/amp/politics/hemant-soren-says-country-should-not-be-criticised-abroad-bjp-links-remark-to-rahul-gandhi-ws-l-9895099.html)
      * [Democrats Shoffner, Dunbar head to U.S. Senate primary, say they're focused on Arkansans' concerns — arkansasonline.com](https://arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/11/democrats-shoffner-dunbar-us-senate-primary)
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      * [Quad Nations Launch \$6 Million AI Initiative To Modernise Agriculture Across US, India, Japan, Australia — freepressjournal.in](https://www.freepressjournal.in/tech/quad-nations-launch-6-million-ai-initiative-to-modernise-agriculture-across-us-india-japan-australia)
      * [Operation Sindoor carrier INS Vikrant, QUAD navies to feature at IFR-MILAN in Visakhapatnam — newindianexpress.com](https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Feb/15/operation-sindoor-carrier-ins-vikrant-quad-navies-among-representatives-of-74-nations-at-ifr-milan)
      * [Trump tactics put G20 cohesion to the test — eastasiaforum.org](https://eastasiaforum.org/2026/02/15/trump-tactics-put-g20-cohesion-to-the-test)
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      * [PM Modi's Malaysia visit results in 11 MoUs signed — timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-malaysia-sign-11-mous-during-modis-visit/articleshow/128080121.cms)
      * [Man arrested in UP for making objectionable remarks against PM Modi in video — thehindu.com](https://thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/man-arrested-for-posting-video-with-objectionable-remarks-against-pm-modi-in-uttar-pradesh/article70634667.ece)
      * [Modi government spent Rs 119 crore on print ads in 2024-25 with 10 newspaper groups receiving over half — newslaundry.com](https://newslaundry.com/2026/02/12/modi-govt-spent-rs-119-crore-on-print-ads-in-2024-25-10-newspaper-groups-corner-over-half)
      * Modi criticized Left politics as 'retrograde —
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