AGP Executive Report

Satellite Data: EU Sentinel imagery covering Gaza and parts of the West Bank is being released 24 hours late, Bellingcat reports. The delay can hinder journalists and researchers trying to verify events as they unfold. AI Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry has warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces, highlighting the growing use of synthetic audio in the conflict. Regional AI Infrastructure: Oracle says it has added data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, with more planned as demand for AI services grows. It is keeping their locations private amid security concerns.

AI Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned that AI-generated voice cloning is being used to target military personnel, highlighting a growing digital threat alongside the country’s conflict. Satellite Intelligence: An Associated Press report says Russian satellites passed over Saudi targets before strikes by Iran-backed militias, including the Houthis; the reported surveillance points to the expanding role of space technology in regional security. Gulf AI Infrastructure: Oracle says it has opened new data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia and plans more as demand for AI computing grows, while keeping some locations confidential over security concerns.

AI Infrastructure: Oracle says it is adding data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as demand for AI grows, with locations kept under wraps because of security risks. Satellite Intelligence: An AP report says Russian satellites passed over Saudi targets before attacks by the Houthis and other Iran-aligned militias; the alleged intelligence link raises concerns about how space-based surveillance can support strikes. Digital Security: Yemen’s Defence Ministry has warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces. Undersea Cables: Analysts warn that conflict could threaten vital internet links in the region. Earlier Houthi attacks have cut Red Sea cables carrying a large share of Europe–Asia data traffic, and Iran has threatened further cable attacks if fighting resumes.

Cybersecurity: TrendAI researchers say Israeli ad firm Discover-Tech may have used online advertising auctions to track Starlink users in more than 100 countries, potentially exposing device and location data without users clicking an ad. Digital Infrastructure: Analysts warn that conflict threatens undersea internet cables in the region; previous Red Sea cuts disrupted key links, while new threats could affect connectivity, finance and cloud services. AI and Defense: Yemen’s Defense Ministry has warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces. Separately, Saudi Arabia is exploring AI to detect Houthi missiles, though a report questions how effective the system may be. Education: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen says it is advancing 60 education projects.

Cybersecurity: Researchers say Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech heavily targeted Starlink users in more than 100 countries, including Yemen, possibly to track their locations. The claims are based on auction data and sources; no Starlink infections have been confirmed. AI and Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces, highlighting the growing use of synthetic audio in conflict. Space and Conflict: A geospatial analysis found Russian satellites over Saudi areas before and after 40 attacks attributed to the Houthis and Iraqi militias; the reported link points to a potential role for satellite intelligence, but does not establish who shared it. Skywatching: A total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, will cross Yemen, with the longest stretch of darkness expected over Egypt.

Cybersecurity: Researchers say Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech led Starlink-related ad bids in 105 countries, including Yemen, raising concerns that advertising data could help locate users. The findings do not prove that individual subscribers were tracked. Space Intelligence: An analysis of 40 attacks on Saudi targets found Russian government and military satellites over the sites before and after strikes by the Houthis and Iraqi militias. Officials said allied groups may have benefited from intelligence, though the satellite pattern alone does not establish direct support. AI Threats: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military personnel, highlighting the growing risk of synthetic audio in conflict.

Space-Based Intelligence: A private analysis cited by the AP says Russian satellites were positioned over Saudi oil and military sites before 40 Houthi and allied strikes. The alleged surveillance highlights how space-based data may support attacks near Yemen. Satellite Privacy: Researchers allege Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech aggressively bid for Starlink-related ad space in 105 countries, potentially exposing users’ device and location data; no tracking has been confirmed. AI Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces, underscoring the risks of synthetic audio in conflict. Education: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen says it is advancing 60 education projects across the country.

Satellite Intelligence: A new report says Russian government and military satellites repeatedly tracked Saudi oil and military sites before and after 40 attacks attributed to Houthi rebels and Iraqi militias. Officials told the Associated Press that Iranian allies have benefited from Russian intelligence and Chinese capabilities. AI and Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry has warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces, while Saudi Arabia is using AI-assisted tools to track Houthi missiles and drones. Education and Research: Saudi Arabia’s reconstruction programme says it is supporting about 60 education projects across 11 Yemeni governorates, including more than 40 schools with chemistry and computer labs, alongside university research and vocational training.

AI on the Battlefield: Saudi Arabia is reportedly using a US-backed AI targeting system to track Houthi missile launchers and drones. The technology may speed up detection, but it is unclear whether it can overcome the challenge of mobile targets. Digital Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned of an AI-generated voice-cloning campaign targeting military forces, raising concerns about forged orders and trust in communications. Internet Infrastructure: Iran has threatened Gulf undersea cables if fighting resumes, putting vital regional data links at risk.

Climate Research: A new report says armed groups in Marib and Taiz are taking on roles in water management and flood response as Yemen’s public institutions weaken. Researchers caution that these activities may also help groups build local authority. AI Security: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warns that cloned voices of military commanders are being used to circulate fake orders. It urged personnel to verify instructions through official channels.

AI Disinformation: Yemen’s Defense Ministry warns that cloned voices of military commanders are being used to spread fake orders. It urged troops to verify instructions through official channels. Climate Response: A new study says armed groups in Marib and Taiz are taking on water management and flood response as state services weaken, while warning these efforts may also help them consolidate authority. Military AI: Saudi Arabia is reportedly using a US-backed system that combines intelligence and surveillance data as it faces Houthi attacks. Satellite Internet: Former US officials say Washington has asked SpaceX to switch Starlink on or off in different countries, including to block Iran-aligned groups in Yemen from using the service.

Military AI: US personnel are reportedly helping Saudi Arabia use an AI-enabled system to track battlefield intelligence as Houthi attacks escalate, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in regional security. Satellite Internet: Former US officials say the Biden administration asked SpaceX to disable Starlink access used by Iranian-backed groups in Yemen and Lebanon, illustrating how governments may shape access to private communications networks. Cybersecurity: Citizen Lab researchers linked an online ad operation to spyware delivery and found Yemen had the highest number of related ad bids—about 457 million—in data from March to June 2026. Education Technology: Qatar plans eight sustainability-focused learning packages with 24 applications for more than 100,000 students, in a program involving UNESCO’s regional office for the Gulf States and Yemen.

Cybersecurity: Citizen Lab traced 457 million advertising bids linked to spyware-delivery scripts to Yemen, the highest country total in its study. The findings highlight risks from malicious online ads, though they do not confirm devices were infected. Satellite Internet: US administrations asked SpaceX to switch Starlink on or off in several countries, including blocking access they believed Houthi and Hezbollah forces were using. The reports underline how private satellite networks can become tools of foreign policy. Health Technology: Taiz’s Republican Hospital dialysis center has cut treatment times as fuel and medical solutions run low under the siege. Its director warned the center could shut within days, putting 270 patients at risk. Internet Infrastructure: Iran has threatened Gulf undersea cables if conflict resumes, raising concerns about disruptions to regional communications and internet access.

Connectivity Risks: Iran says it has plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if fighting resumes, raising concerns for regional internet links. Satellite Internet: Reuters reports that US administrations asked SpaceX to restrict Starlink access for Iran-backed groups in Yemen, highlighting how satellite services can become tools of foreign policy. Cybersecurity: A Citizen Lab study found Yemen had the most advertising-bid records linked to spyware-delivery scripts—about 457 million—though the figures do not show how many devices were infected. Women in STEM: Six Arab women researchers were honored for work in areas including water security, vaccines and cleaner materials; the regional program has supported 69 STEM researchers across the Gulf and Yemen.

Satellite Connectivity: Reuters reports that US administrations asked SpaceX to switch Starlink off to stop Iranian-backed groups in Yemen and Lebanon from using it, and to activate it in Iran and Ukraine. The requests highlight how private satellite networks can become tools of state policy. Internet Infrastructure: Iran says it could target undersea cables in the Gulf if war resumes and hinder repairs. Less than 1% of international bandwidth passes through the Strait of Hormuz, but damage could still disrupt regional connections. Yemen–China Technology Links: A regional analysis says Chinese firms may be supplying the Houthis with drone parts, communications equipment and other dual-use technology, complicating Beijing’s public calls for restraint. Industrial Cooperation: A Yemeni representative joined a Tianjin business visit where companies signed deals in advanced manufacturing and biomedicine and discussed joint research centers. Missile Production: Researchers using satellite imagery say Saudi Arabia is expanding a missile plant that could support larger solid-fuel weapons, a development watched amid its escalating conflict with the Houthis.

Cybersecurity: Citizen Lab says Yemen recorded about 457 million advertising bids linked to a spyware-delivery campaign from March to June 2026, the highest total among the countries examined. The report describes ads that could target devices without a click. Missile Technology: Satellite-image analysis by US researchers suggests Saudi Arabia is expanding a missile plant near Riyadh, potentially enabling production of larger solid-fuel missiles. The findings do not identify which weapons the facility would produce, but the expansion comes amid escalating Saudi-Houthi fighting. AI and Warfare: UN experts warn that AI is moving into drone operations and target selection, raising urgent questions about human control over decisions to kill.