The United Arab Emirates is paying Kemp Goldberg Partners $180K for a four-month project for strategic thinking, print/digital creative, website design, branding film and media buying services.

The Portland, ME-based PR shop is working under a subcontract with The Harbour Group, holder of the master pact that generated nearly $5M for fees/expenses for the six-month period ended March 14.

The UAE, which is known as "Little Sparta" in defense circles for its outsized military strength, has enthusiastically backed President Obama's decision to bomb Islamic State targets in Syria.

It made news on Sept. 25 when the UAE's Mariam al-Mansouri became the first Gulf State Arab woman to lead a fighter squadron during a bombing run.

Kemp Goldberg has an office in DC. Chris Philbrook heads the firm's PA practice. He's a former aide to Maine Republican Senator Sue Collins and former Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson.