Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ABUDHABI54
2009-01-14 12:45:00
SECRET
Embassy Abu Dhabi
Cable title:
UAE: IRISL AND OASIS FREIGHT AGENCY NAME CHANGE
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S E C R E T ABU DHABI 000054
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND ISN/CPI/KMCGEEHAN
E.O. 12958 DECL:01/14/2034
TAGS: MNUC KNNP AE IR
SUBJECT: UAE: IRISL AND OASIS FREIGHT AGENCY NAME CHANGE
REF: STATE 01760
Classified by DCM Douglas Greene for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
S E C R E T ABU DHABI 000054
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND ISN/CPI/KMCGEEHAN
E.O. 12958 DECL:01/14/2034
TAGS: MNUC KNNP AE IR
SUBJECT: UAE: IRISL AND OASIS FREIGHT AGENCY NAME CHANGE
REF: STATE 01760
Classified by DCM Douglas Greene for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (S) Presented with reftel concerns about Oasis Freight Agency's
possible name change, MFA Director of International Organizations
Yacub al-Hosani told Pol Chief January 13 that the UAEG kept a close
eye on suspicious companies, implying close scrutiny of IRISL-related
organizations. He said UAE security vets corporations as part of the
procedure for changing names, and that the procedure was complex
enough to ensure that the effort would be noticed. Whether the UAEG
decided to prevent a change, or permit it and monitor the newly-named
entity, was a security decision.
2. (S) Al-Hosani undertook to relay our concerns (and substance of
the nonpaper) to appropriate agencies to ensure close scrutiny; Pol
Chief asked to be informed of developments, including the names of
any newly formed entities that may require our mutual vigilance.
OLSON
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/ARP AND ISN/CPI/KMCGEEHAN
E.O. 12958 DECL:01/14/2034
TAGS: MNUC KNNP AE IR
SUBJECT: UAE: IRISL AND OASIS FREIGHT AGENCY NAME CHANGE
REF: STATE 01760
Classified by DCM Douglas Greene for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (S) Presented with reftel concerns about Oasis Freight Agency's
possible name change, MFA Director of International Organizations
Yacub al-Hosani told Pol Chief January 13 that the UAEG kept a close
eye on suspicious companies, implying close scrutiny of IRISL-related
organizations. He said UAE security vets corporations as part of the
procedure for changing names, and that the procedure was complex
enough to ensure that the effort would be noticed. Whether the UAEG
decided to prevent a change, or permit it and monitor the newly-named
entity, was a security decision.
2. (S) Al-Hosani undertook to relay our concerns (and substance of
the nonpaper) to appropriate agencies to ensure close scrutiny; Pol
Chief asked to be informed of developments, including the names of
any newly formed entities that may require our mutual vigilance.
OLSON