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PRESS RELEASE

  • Jul 1
  • 4 min read

Dyami Security Intelligence expands Middle East presence with strategic partnership and new operational hub in Beirut


Beirut, Lebanon – July 1, 2026 – Dyami Security Intelligence is proud to announce the expansion of its Middle East operations through the opening of a new operational hub in Beirut, Lebanon, established through a strategic partnership with AC & Associates, a respected regional security consultancy with over two decades of experience supporting multinational organisations across the Middle East.



The partnership represents a significant milestone in Dyami's international growth and further strengthens its ability to deliver intelligence-led security solutions, geopolitical analysis, operational support and crisis response throughout the Levant, the Gulf and the wider Middle East.


By combining Dyami's European intelligence capabilities with AC & Associates' extensive regional presence and trusted operational network, organisations operating in complex environments will benefit from an integrated approach that combines strategic intelligence with local execution.


The Beirut operational hub will support multinational corporations, aviation and maritime operators, logistics providers, insurers, government organisations, NGOs, executive travellers, critical infrastructure operators and international investors requiring reliable intelligence and operational support throughout the region.


Expanded Regional Capabilities

Through this partnership, Dyami significantly expands its regional capabilities by providing:

● Local intelligence validation and trusted human-source insight.

● Regional geopolitical intelligence and strategic forecasting.

● Aviation and maritime intelligence supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

● Executive protection planning and operational support throughout the Levant and Gulf.

● Emergency response, crisis management and evacuation coordination.

● Security assessments for corporate travel, expatriate personnel and visiting executives.

● Business continuity planning and Duty of Care support.

● Ground intelligence supporting aviation, maritime and overland operations.

● Security support for insurers, assistance providers and international organisations.

● Support for multinational organisations requiring both European geopolitical intelligence and regional operational capability.

● Crisis preparedness, contingency planning and resilience planning.

● Access to an established regional network of trusted security professionals and specialist partners.


Eric Schouten, Founder & CEO of Dyami Security Intelligence, said: "Today's security environment demands more than information—it demands trusted intelligence, local validation and the ability to act. Organisations operating internationally require partners who understand both the geopolitical landscape and the realities on the ground. Through our partnership with AC & Associates and our operational presence in Beirut, we combine European strategic intelligence with regional expertise and trusted human networks. Together, we enable our clients to make informed decisions, protect their people and maintain resilient operations across one of the world's most dynamic regions."

Peter van der Linden, Chief Operating Officer of Dyami Security Intelligence, added:


"Security is ultimately about people. Intelligence only creates value when it can be translated into practical action. By strengthening our operational footprint in the Middle East, we enhance our ability to support clients throughout the full security lifecycle—from preparation and prevention to crisis response, evacuation support and business continuity. "Our partnership with AC & Associates gives our clients direct access to trusted regional expertise, proven crisis response, evacuation capabilities and operational support, while upholding the intelligence excellence and analytical standards that define Dyami." Ali F. Chahine, Managing Director of AC & Associates, commented:


"We are proud to partner with Dyami Security Intelligence. Combining regional operational expertise with international intelligence capabilities creates a powerful platform for organisations operating in today's complex geopolitical environment. Together, we provide clients with trusted local support, strategic intelligence and practical operational solutions that help protect people, safeguard operations and support informed decision-making throughout the Middle East."


The partnership reflects a shared belief that effective security is built on more than technology and data alone. Reliable decision-making depends on experienced analysts, trusted regional partnerships, validated human intelligence and the capability to transform intelligence into meaningful operational support when it matters most.


For Dyami's clients, the new Beirut operational hub provides direct access to regional expertise while maintaining seamless integration with Dyami's global intelligence capability. The result is faster validation of emerging developments, enhanced situational awareness and improved support before, during and after critical incidents. The opening of the Beirut hub further strengthens Dyami's growing international network and reinforces its commitment to delivering people-centric geopolitical intelligence, aviation and maritime intelligence, travel risk management, crisis management and security advisory services to organisations operating around the world. As geopolitical developments continue to reshape global business, international travel and supply chains, Dyami remains committed to helping organisations anticipate emerging risks, protect their people, safeguard their operations and make confident decisions through intelligence-driven support and trusted regional partnerships.


About Dyami Security Intelligence

Dyami Security Intelligence is an international provider of geopolitical intelligence, aviation and maritime intelligence, travel risk management, crisis management, security advisory and intelligence-driven training services. Through a global network of experienced analysts, operational specialists and trusted regional partners, Dyami supports multinational organisations, aviation and maritime operators, insurers, governments, NGOs and critical infrastructure providers with actionable intelligence and operational support that enables safe, informed and resilient decision-making worldwide. Built on the philosophy "Preparation is Key," Dyami combines strategic foresight, trusted human networks and operational expertise to help organisations anticipate risk, protect people and operate confidently in an increasingly unpredictable world.


About AC & Associates

Founded in 2008, AC & Associates is a Middle East-focused security consultancy providing operational security support, executive protection, crisis management, security consulting and risk management services to multinational corporations, insurers, government organisations and international clients operating throughout the region.


With an established operational network spanning Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman, AC & Associates has built a reputation for delivering practical security solutions in some of the world's most complex operating environments.


The company has extensive experience coordinating emergency response and evacuation operations during regional crises, supporting corporate executives and government officials, conducting security assessments, and assisting multinational organisations through trusted local partnerships and deep regional expertise.


Together, Dyami Security Intelligence and AC & Associates combine international strategic intelligence with regional operational excellence, creating a comprehensive intelligence and security capability for organisations operating across the Middle East and beyond.


Media Contact

Eric Schouten

Founder & CEO Dyami Security Intelligence

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