International cooperation with the Gulf and African countries
Consulting and localisation of production for major Russian companies in Arab countries at their request
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Rustam Sataev – deputy editor-in-chief of Molecule for Arab countries
A model astrolabe: the rings turn and the pointer comes to rest pointing south – towards the Gulf and African countries
Areas of cooperation
Countries covered: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait and several African countries.
Consulting and localisation of production
For Russian companies working in Arab countries. Work begins at the company’s request.
The journal Molecule
An article about a company in Molecule comes out in the languages of both sides of the talks: Russian and Arabic. Requests to publish an article are made to the publisher.
The IT company ST IT
Develops software and takes part in creating the journal Molecule every year
Geography
From Moscow to the Gulf countries and Africa
The area covers 7 Gulf countries and several African countries
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Moscow
Meetings with ambassadors
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 18 June 2026; a meeting with the ambassador of Bahrain, 24 July 2026
Consulting
Localisation of production
At the request of Russian companies, in Arab countries
Gulf countries
Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Oman
Africa
Several African countries
Meetings at the Embassy of Sudan and at Chad Culture Day in Moscow
Meetings with ambassadors in Moscow and Kazan
At the Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Moscow: a meeting with the ambassador and a presentation of the journal Molecule. 15 January 2026 
Meeting with the ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Russia. Kazan, 15 May 2026 
At the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: presenting a letter of thanks to the ambassador. Moscow, 18 June 2026 
Chad Culture Day organised by the Embassy of Chad in Russia. Moscow, 14 July 2026
Events in this area from 2023 on
Interviews with executives from the Gulf countries
Rustam Sataev recorded them as deputy editor-in-chief of the online media outlet Halal-TV. Interviewees: Moteb Al-Mezaini, head of GAC, and Michelle Salem, vice president of Sobha (UAE).
The Arabic part of the journal Molecule
The second issue has 178 pages, with Russian and Arabic parts. Since that issue, Rustam Sataev has been in charge of the editorial work with Arab countries.
Agreement between ST IT and Oman’s Labbik Telecom
ST IT concluded the agreement at KazanForum on 18 May 2026. The agreement was reported by ComNews and TAdviser.
The International BRICS Ball
Rustam Sataev is a member of the Ball Committee. At the opening of the ball he gave a welcome address alongside the vice presidents of the CCI of Russia and the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP).
Letter of thanks from L. E. Slutsky
Leader of the LDPR faction in the State Duma – for contributing to the development of trade, industrial, cultural and humanitarian ties between Russia and the countries of the Middle East and Africa.
Questions before talks
How does work on localisation of production begin?
With a request from the company. The “Discuss cooperation” button opens a chat in Telegram or WhatsApp.
Which companies does Rustam Sataev consider for cooperation?
Large Russian and foreign companies that work with the Gulf countries and Africa or are looking for a partner in Russia.
Who is Rustam Sataev?
General director of International Mol Group LLC and publisher of the journal Molecule. He develops the IT area together with ST IT. His biography, events and awards are on a separate page.
Discuss international cooperation
Rustam Sataev is open to discussing consulting and localisation of production for Russian companies in Arab countries
A chat will open in Telegram with @RUSTAM_SATAEV or in WhatsApp