Unfortunately it is impossible to be awarded contracts in nearly all Mid-East countries without having a local "Agent" or "Sponsor". These guys are normally well connected and charge a % of the overall contract value. I guess in BAEs case the sums involved are allegedly so enormous it makes it very difficult to explain away legally.
However unpalatable it is, this is the known cost of doing business in this part of the world. If we dont do it many other nations businesses will (including a number of well known American contractors.)
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