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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08ABIDJAN104 |
GOVERNMENT LOOSENS CONTROL OF STATE MEDIA [...] (SBU) Summary. President Gbagbo nominated new Boards of Directors for the state newspaper and radio and television network on January 23. The respective Boards on January 28 elected Viviane Zunon Kipre as Chairperson for the organization that publishes the newspaper and Honore Koffi Guie as C [...] |
2008-02-11 17:54:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PROP KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN120 |
PATH TO TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS FRAUGHT WITH [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met on February 19 with Independent Electoral Commission (Commission Electorale Independante - CEI) President Mambe to discuss the status of election preparations. Some progress has been achieved. Mambe told Ambassador all political actors have accepted the 2000 electo [...] |
2008-02-21 12:13:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN127 |
COTE D'IVOIRE DEMARCHED ON SEC GENERAL OF INT'L [...] (SBU) Econoff demarched Vincent Niagne Agnimel, Secretary General of the Ivoirian Rubber Association APROMAC SIPDIS and delivered talking points related to U.S. concerns about the tenure of Dr. Smits as International Rubber Study Group Secretary General. APROMAC is the designated Ivoirian [...] |
2008-02-22 17:30:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EIND ETRD AGR IV |
| 08ABIDJAN130 |
PETROLEUM SECTOR IN COTE D'IVOIRE - AMBASSADOR'S [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met with Kassoum Fadika, Director General of state-owned PETROCI for a tour d'horizon of the energy production business in Cote d'Ivoire. Fadika discussed production problems that he says have limited oil production to 50,000 b/d and described the cost structure of [...] |
2008-02-26 12:06:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG EPET ECON EFIN EINV PREL PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN133 |
CHINESE VIEWS ON COTE D'IVOIRE [...] (C) Summary. Chinese Embassy Political Counselor Fulin Ma told Pol/Econ section chief February 25 that he thinks elections will take place in 2008, most likely between August and October. Ma believes there is a real chance for President Gbagbo to win transparent elections due to the average [...] |
2008-02-28 16:34:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IV CH |
| 08ABIDJAN138 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: 2008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT [...] (SBU) Cote d'Ivoire is beginning to emerge from a five-year crisis during which the country was divided in two, with government forces controlling the southern half of the country and rebel forces, known as the New Forces (NF), in control of the north. President Laurent Gbagbo and New Forces [...] |
2008-03-03 16:13:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB PGOV |
| 08ABIDJAN149 |
COTE D'IVOIRE NAMES MEMBERS OF EXTRACTIVE [...] (SBU) On January 29, the Ministry of Mines and Energy named the 26 members of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative National Committee. The group is government-heavy, and includes representatives from the Prime Minister's Office; the Ministries of Economy and Finance, Mines and [...] |
2008-03-06 11:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EPET EITC ETRD EFIN PREL PGOV IBRD IV |
| 08ABIDJAN166 |
COTE D'IVOIRE PAYS WORLD BANK ARREARS; IMF SEES [...] (C) Summary. The World Bank announced in late February that the Government of Cote d'Ivoire has paid its portion of its arrears clearance package, paving the way for renewed assistance. The IMF announced that with the arrears clearance package in hand, it will proceed aggressively with a P [...] |
2008-03-12 14:20:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PGOV PREL IMF IBRD IV |
| 08ABIDJAN171 |
AMBASSADOR MEETS AFDB PRESIDENT KABERUKA, [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met with African Development Bank (AfDB) President Donald Kaberuka on February 28th during the latter's swing through Abidjan to sign a $25 million post conflict grant and ahead of an AfDB delegation trip to Abidjan by Members of the Bank's Board of Directors. Kaberu [...] |
2008-03-12 16:32:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EAID PREL IBRD IMF AFDB IV |
| 08ABIDJAN274 |
RESIDENT IMF, WORLD BANK HEADS DISCUSS EARLY HIPC [...] (C) Summary. In an April 18 meeting, IMF ResRep Phillipe Eugume defended the notion of an early HIPC Decision Point, noting Cote d'Ivoire's heavy indebtedness and already negative cash position with the IFIs, but acknowledged substantial shareholder reluctance to proceed with such a course [...] |
2008-05-02 08:10:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EAID IMF IBRD PGOV PREL IV |
| 08ABIDJAN279 |
IMPACT OF RISING FOOD PRICES IN COTE D'IVOIRE. [...] (SBU) Summary. The global price rise in basic foodstuff commodities is having a serious impact on Cote d'Ivoire, particularly the rise in rice prices. Imported rice has become substantially more expensive compared to its local competition in the past 18 months. The government has attempted [...] |
2008-05-02 14:02:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL |
| 08ABIDJAN286 |
MINISTER OF PLANNING DISCUSSES HIPC, RELATIONSHIP [...] (C) Summary: Cote d,Ivoire,s Minister of Plan has established a timetable to ensure that his country is ready to be considered for a HIPC decision point by the end of 2008. The Minister fears that Cote d,Ivoire may lose the opportunity to benefit from debt relief under the HIPC initiative if [...] |
2008-05-06 15:01:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN IMF IBRD EAID PGOV PREL IV |
| 08ABIDJAN290 |
ELECTORAL COMMISSION LAYS OUT TIMELINE FROM NOW TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Independent Electoral Commission President Mambe briefed Ambassador May 2 on the Commission,s timeline for meeting the November 30 election date. Voter registration will take place for a 45 day period in July-August; the time before and after will be devoted to ensuring that th [...] |
2008-05-06 17:01:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN296 |
NEW CUSTOMS DIRECTOR DISCUSSES RETURN OF CUSTOMS [...] (SBU) Summary. Cote d,Ivoire,s new Customs Director, Col. Alphone Mangly, expects the redeployment of customs officials to the north of the country to begin the week of May 12. In an April 30 meeting, Mangly told Ambassador candidly that he was not certain how the customs officials would wor [...] |
2008-05-08 12:50:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD PREL PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN300 |
WIPO DIRECTOR GENERAL ELECTION - COTE D'IVOIRE [...] (U) Emboff presented reftel demarche points and preferred candidate lists to MFA Assistant Director for the Office of Economic and Social Issues within the UN Department, Etienne Kinda. Kinda asked if the French candidate were a preferred U.S. candidate. Emboff reiterated that the five can [...] |
2008-05-09 12:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KIPR AORC ETRD PREL IV |
| 08ABIDJAN301 |
DEMARCHE ON NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY [...] (SBU) Emboffs verbally delivered demarche points to Pierre Nemlin, Americas, Deputy Desk Officer, on April 30 and delivered a French text non-paper with key talking points (reftel) on May 6. Nemlin indicated that Cote d'Ivoire would not be sending a delegation to Geneva for PrepComIII, and [...] |
2008-05-09 12:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP ENRG MNUC PARM PREL IV |
| 08ABIDJAN336 |
PRESIDENT KICKS OFF 2000 SESSION OF NATIONAL [...] (SBU) President Gbagbo presided over the April 30 opening ceremony of the first session of the 2008 National Assembly, held in the political capital of Yamoussoukro. Two hundred parliamentarians attended the ceremony. National Assembly president and ruling Ivoirian Popular Front party (Front [...] |
2008-05-28 08:54:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PREL UN IV |
| 08ABIDJAN337 |
OBSERVANCE OF NOVEMBER 30 ELECTION DATE FEASIBLE [...] (SBU) Summary. AF/W Director Thomas Dougherty held meetings in Abidjan May 15-16 with representatives from across Cote d'Ivoire's political spectrum. His conversations indicate that the political will exists to observe the scheduled November 30 election date and that it is technically feasib [...] |
2008-05-28 14:14:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | KDEM PGOV PREL EAID IV |
| 08ABIDJAN346 |
AF/W DIRECTOR DOUGHERTY DISCUSSES FINANCING THE [...] (C) Summary: State AF/W Director Thomas Dougherty discussed the pivotal question of financing for the end of crisis package ("sortie de crise" in French) with a number of key interlocutors during his May 14-18 visit to Abidjan. Interlocutors discussed Cote d'Ivoire's Highly Indebted Poor Coun [...] |
2008-05-29 16:34:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV AFDB EAID ECON IMF IBRD IV PREL |
| 08ABIDJAN36 |
COTE D'IVOIRE 2008 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] OPENNESS TO FOREIGN INVESTMENT Despite the ongoing political/economic crisis, the Ivorian government actively encourages foreign investment through mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers, or startups. There are no significant limits on foreign investment nor are there generally diffe [...] |
2008-01-16 14:18:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPIC USTR KTDB ECON ETRD |
| 08ABIDJAN37 |
COTE D'IVOIRE'S PORTS PLAN AMBITIOUS EXPANSION AS POLITICAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The Port of Abidjan is West Africa's largest deep-water port, and the second largest port on the continent. According to Maersk officials, it is also one of the more efficient ports in the world. Cote d'Ivoire's second port, San Pedro, exports 10 percent of the country's expor [...] |
2008-01-16 16:00:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON ECIN ELTN EWWT IV |
| 08ABIDJAN374 |
GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS [...] Pol/Econ Section Chief delivered talking points in reftel on June 5 to Bertin Tanoh Koffi, Deputy Director General of Maritime and Port Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation. 2. Koffi stated that the Government of Cote d'Ivoire welcomed the Global Maritime Partnerships and would be inter [...] |
2008-06-06 16:16:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS |
| 08ABIDJAN396 |
THE NEW BLE GOUDE [...] (C) Summary. Charles Ble Goude, leader of COJEP (PanAfrican Congress of Young Patriots), is one of three Ivorians under United Nations (UN) Security Council sanctions. However, an offensive seems to be underway, bolstered by the presidential camp, to re-shape Ble Goude's public image and portr [...] |
2008-06-18 16:29:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PINR SOCI UN IV |
| 08ABIDJAN397 |
DISGRUNTLED EX-COMBATANTS PARALYZE BOUAKE OVER [...] (U) The demobilization and disarmament of the Forces Nouvellles (FAFN) continue to be problematic for the government. One June 16, more than 1000 troops paralyzed Bouake, demanding payment of promised monies. According to pres reports, the action was organized by soldiers who were to be integ [...] |
2008-06-18 17:33:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ASEC PREL EAID IV |
| 08ABIDJAN398 |
(C) KOUCHNER VISIT SIGNALS WARMING RELATIONSHIP, [...] (C) Summary. The June 14-15 visit of French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner to Cote d'Ivoire is a signal of warmer bilateral relations, but full normalization will not occur until Ivorian presidential elections are held. Kouchner told President Gbagbo that France will work with whichever ca [...] |
2008-06-18 17:51:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IV FR |
| 08ABIDJAN403 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: COCOA SECTOR OFFICIALS ARRESTED AS [...] (U) Summary: Twenty-three top officials of the cocoa/coffee sector were indicted on June 13 on charges of embezzlement, breach of trust, misuse of corporate assets, fraud, and forgery. As of June 23, 12 of the 23 were under arrest. Those arrested include close associates of the ruling FPI pa [...] |
2008-06-25 08:51:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EIND ETRD KCOR KJUS PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN439 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: JUSTICE FOR THE RICH AND POWERFUL [...] (C) Summary. Cote d'Ivoire's judicial system is broken and not likely to be fixed soon. The President of the Ivorian Bar Association told Ambassador that the judiciary is filled with corrupt judges. Court decisions are not published and judges' copies of their decisions are sent to persons out [...] |
2008-07-07 18:40:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | KCOR KDEM KJUS PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN441 |
COTE D'IVOIRE EXTENDS TAX HOLIDAY ON FOODSTUFFS [...] (U) On July 2, 2008, the Ivorian government announced a three month extension of special tax reductions on basic foodstuffs (rice, milk, palm oil, fish and tomatoes). The reductions were originally announced on March 31 and put into effect on April 1, following demonstrations against the high [...] |
2008-07-08 14:38:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR ETRD EAID IMF IBRD PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN459 |
NEW FORCES MUTINY IN TOWNS OF SEGUELA AND VAVOUA [...] (C) Summary. New Forces troops in the center-west towns of Seguela and Vavoua rioted on June 28. The troops in Seguela called for the reinstatement of their former Commander, Zachariah Kone, who had been removed by Prime Minister Soro in May. The soldiers in Vavoua protested the government's [...] |
2008-07-14 13:02:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | MCAP MARR PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN462 |
POLITICAL PARTY YOUTH LEADERS OFFER LITTLE BUT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In a country where over half of the population is under 25 and job opportunities for young people are scarce, political parties have had little trouble in the recent past mobilizing youth for violent ends during times of political crisis. In light of the looming November 30th [...] |
2008-07-15 16:51:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL ECON IV |
| 08ABIDJAN469 |
EAC MEETS TO DISCUSS PLANNED GENERAL STRIKE [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador convened the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, to review mission security and work posture following the announcement of a 2-day general strike beginning on Thursday, July 17, 2008 (ref a). The consensus of the EAC was that mission emplo [...] |
2008-07-16 17:25:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ASEC CASC PGOV AMGT IV |
| 08ABIDJAN475 |
GENERAL STRIKE LARGELY SUCCESSFUL; NEGOTIATIONS [...] (U) Summary. The members of UGTCI, the country's largest federation of unions, overwhelmingly observed its call for a general strike on July 17 and 18 to call for salary increases in response to the gas price hike, following some initial confusion. Taxi and mini-bus transporters maintained the [...] |
2008-07-18 16:08:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ASEC ECON ELAB AMGT IV |
| 08ABIDJAN486 |
STATUS OF ELECTORAL PREPARATIONS [...] (SBU) The Government of Cote d'Ivoire has made some progress on its preparations for the presidential election scheduled for November 30. However, much work remains to be done. Many Ivoirians, as well as members of the international community, are beginning to question whether the government [...] |
2008-07-24 10:12:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | KDEM PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN492 |
PARTIES IN FN-HELD TERRITORIES ORIENTED AROUND [...] Summary. DCM, Econ Chief and Political Specialist traveled July 15-18 to Seguela and Bouake in Forces Nouvelles-held territory. During the course of the trip, Emboffs met with representatives of the country's three major political parties (FPI, RDR, PDCI). Discussions with party representat [...] |
2008-07-25 15:31:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN493 |
STRIKE ANNOUNCED FOR JULY 31 [...] (SBU) Summary. The Union of General Workers of Cote d'Ivoire (UGTCI) has rejected as insufficient the economic measures enacted by the government on July 20 in response to the UGTCI's July 17-18 general strike and widespread discontent among transporters and consumers. The UGTCI has called fo [...] |
2008-07-25 15:44:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ASEC ECON ELAB AMGT IV |
| 08ABIDJAN500 |
BACKGROUND ON FN MUTINY IN SEGUELA [...] (C) Summary. DCM, ECON Chief and Political Specialist met with senior Forces Nouvelles military leaders during a recent visit to Bouake and Seguela, flashpoint of recent FN violence. Emboffs had unusually frank meetings with FAFN Chief of Staff Bakayoko and Deputy Chief of Staff Wattao, und [...] |
2008-07-29 15:41:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PREL PGOV PHUM SOCI IV |
| 08ABIDJAN51 |
STATUS OF IDENTIFICATION PROCESS [...] (C) Summary. The Government of Cote d'Ivoire is moving forward on the identification process, which is a critical stage in the implementation of the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) and at the heart of the country's political crisis. All 111 audiences foraines teams that are to issue bir [...] |
2008-01-23 15:54:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN520 |
FORCES NOUVELLES VIEWS ON IDENTIFICATION, [...] (C) Summary. During a recent Embassy visit to Bouake and Seguela, senior interlocutors from the Forces Nouvelles (FN) and regional leaders of the RDR political party raised concerns about how the process of identification would proceed. FN political leaders went to great lengths to reject [...] |
2008-08-04 10:37:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM SOCI IV |
| 08ABIDJAN521 |
LACK OF FUNDING HAMPERS DDR PROCESS [...] (C) Summary: Senior military officers from the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN) confirmed to Emboffs during a recent trip to Bouake and Seguela that substantial progress is being made in regrouping FAFN troops but funding to ensure the smooth reintegration of former combatants is lacking. FAFN leader [...] |
2008-08-04 12:30:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR EAID PREL PHUM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN522 |
THE FORCES NOUVELLES AND THE DIAMOND TRADE IN [...] (C) Summary. During a recent visit to Bouake and Seguela, Emboffs probed the issue of whether control of the region's diamonds was a factor in the recent clash between factions of the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN). Emboffs met with Deputy FAFN Chief Wattao, who said that the Forces Nouvelles wer [...] |
2008-08-04 13:18:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EMIN PGOV MARR KCOR PREL ECON IV |
| 08ABIDJAN56 |
CODEL ENGEL'S VISIT ON CHILD LABOR IN COCOA DRAWS [...] (SBU) Summary. Representative Engel, Senator Harkin and Senator Sanders met with President Gbagbo, Prime Minister Soro and key government ministers to discuss the implementation of the Harkin Engel Protocol, a key element of which is the July 1, 2008 deadline, which aims to put in place a c [...] |
2008-01-24 18:09:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAGR ECON EAID ELAB OREP IV |
| 08ABIDJAN591 |
PDCI SAYS TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS IN 2008 A MUST, [...] (C) Summary. In a September 2 meeting, PDCI (Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire) Secretary General Alphonse Djedje Mady told Ambassador that Cote d'Ivoire must hold elections in 2008. If it does not, the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) will be defunct and a new government framework will [...] |
2008-09-04 18:07:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN611 |
CEI SAYS VOTER REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SEPTEMBER 15 [...] (SBU) Summary. President of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) Robert Mambe told Ambassador that the identification and voter registration processes will begin September 15. Although not all 11,000 sites are ready, operations will begin in those sites that are and commence in others [...] |
2008-09-08 16:46:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN614 |
2008 HUMAN RIGHTS PRIORITIES [...] (C) Ambassador delivered demarche in reftel on September 8 to Cote d'Ivoire's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Alcide Djedje, who was in Abidjan. 2. (C) Poloff delivered demarche in reftel on September 9 to Etienne Kindia, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dep [...] |
2008-09-09 17:30:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL UN IV |
| 08ABIDJAN62 |
COTE D'IVOIRE ADOPTS BUDGET ON TIME; IMF, WORLD [...] (C) Summary. Cote d'Ivoire adopted its 2008 budget in late December 2007, fulfilling a key demand from the international financial institutions engaged in ongoing assistance negotiations with the government. The budget is 8.5 percent higher than that of 2007, reflecting higher personnel co [...] |
2008-01-28 16:51:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN IDA IMF PGOV PREF USTR EITI IV |
| 08ABIDJAN63 |
UNOCI CONCERNED ABOUT DDR PROCESS [...] (C) Jean Marc Tafani, the new chief of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) Office of Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) described the government's DDR plan as ambitious and fragile and noted it could increase instability. Tafani expressed concern about lack [...] |
2008-01-28 17:02:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PREL PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN77 |
AMBASSADOR MEETS FORMER PRESIDENT BEDIE [...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met on January 31 with Henri Konan Bedie, former President of Cote d'Ivoire and current leader and presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire (Parti Democratique de la Cote d'Ivoire - PDCI). Bedie expressed doubt about whether President Gbagbo is tru [...] |
2008-02-01 18:18:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN8 |
IMPLEMENTING PEACE AGREEMENT INCREASES TENSION IN [...] (C) Summary: As the government of Cote d'Ivoire takes action to implement DDR-related provisions of the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA), deep lying fissures are surfacing. Violent confrontations in the north over the past few weeks have exposed rifts within the Forces Nouvelles between [...] |
2008-01-04 19:17:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MCAP PGOV EAID IV |
| 08ABIDJAN810 |
OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT [...] Embassy Abidjan received a message of congratulations to the President Elect from Henri Konan Bedie, former President of Cote d'Ivoire (1993-1999) and currently leader of one of the country's three major political parties, the Democratic Party of Cote d'Ivoire, known by its French acronym, PDCI [...] |
2008-11-14 14:42:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP IV |
| 08ABIDJAN811 |
OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT [...] Embassy Abidjan received a message of congratulations to the President Elect from Charles Konan Banny, former Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire (2005-2007). Embassy will transmit a hard copy of the message to the Department by diplomatic pouch. 2. Embassy translation of the French language m [...] |
2008-11-14 14:43:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP IV |
| 08ABIDJAN813 |
AMBASSADOR TELLS FINANCE MINISTER DEBT RELIEF [...] (C) Summary. In a November 6 meeting, Ambassador told Economy and Finance Minister Charles Diby that Cote d'Ivoire must show stronger fiscal performance to reach the Highly Indebted Poor Country (HIPC) decision point. Diby explained extra-budgetary spending on public works projects in Yamous [...] |
2008-11-14 17:57:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PREL PGOV IV |
| 08ABIDJAN816 |
OFFICIAL CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO THE PRESIDENT [...] Embassy Abidjan received a message of congratulations to the President Elect from Lucien Tape Mambo, President of the Forum of Civil Society of the 79 African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (ACP). The ACP is composed of African, Caribbean and Pacific nations that are signatories to the George [...] |
2008-11-17 16:10:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP IV |
| 08ABIDJAN820 |
G/TIP TIER 2 WATCH LIST INTERIM ASSESSMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: In response to reftel, Poloff met with NGOs and government officials working on trafficking in persons (TIP) issues, but could not obtain meetings with key ministries, specifically the Ministries of Justice and Interior, despite repeated phone calls and follow-up letters from th [...] |
2008-11-19 08:26:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV SOCI SMIG KTIP KWMN KCRM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN822 |
PRESIDENT GBAGBO DISCUSSES ELECTION DELAY, DDR ISSUES [...] (C) Summary: In a November 13 meeting with Ambassador, President Gbagbo said he was disappointed that elections have been postponed again but does not see what he can do to speed up the process; the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) needs to work more quickly and effectively. He was calm a [...] |
2008-11-19 15:40:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM EAID IV PGOV |
| 08ABIDJAN870 |
WAR OF WORDS OVER DISARMAMENT PROCESS LINKED TO [...] (C) Summary. President Gbagbo's political party, the FPI, and Prime Minister Soro's Forces Nouvelles (FN) movement have clashed verbally over the past few weeks with the FPI insisting, once again, that disarmament be completed before elections and the Forces Nouvelles accusing the FPI of wanti [...] |
2008-12-11 08:42:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN879 |
FORCES NOUVELLES SPOKESMAN DISCUSSES DISARMAMENT [...] (C) Summary: Moussa Dosso, who headed the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN) delegation that met with President Gbagbo on Dec. 9, told Ambassador that the FPI wants a truncated disarmament process which is unacceptable to the FAFN. Dosso said that after 5-6 years of loyal service, the FAFN cannot ask its [...] |
2008-12-16 17:25:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR KDEM EAID IV |
| 08ABIDJAN893 |
UPDATE ON COCOA GOVERNANCE AND LABOR ISSUES [...] (SBU) Summary. The Cocoa and Coffee Sector Management Committee (CGCC) named by President Gbagbo in September (ref A) has already run afoul of industry leaders. Its setting of a relatively high "indicative" farmgate price for cocoa beans led to a brief disruption of the market, and its decisi [...] |
2008-12-23 10:26:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON ELAB EFIN PGOV PHUM IV |
| 08ABIDJAN90 |
G/TIP AMBASSADOR LAGON VISIT TO COTE D'IVOIRE [...] (U) Summary: G/TIP Ambassador Mark Lagon met with government officials, NGO leaders, and UN officials during his January 23-24 visit to Abidjan. Ambassador Lagon told his interlocutors that the USG comes in partnership to address trafficking in persons and stands ready to consult on legal and [...] |
2008-02-06 18:24:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM SMIG UN IV |
| 08ABIDJAN907 |
U.S. TREASURY TRAINS WEST AFRICAN FINANCIAL [...] Summary. December 15-19, advisors from the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) provided training in financial investigative techniques to 55 individuals from francophone and lusophone West Africa. Ambassador delivered opening remarks. On margins of the course, eco [...] |
2008-12-31 10:13:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER EFIN ECON KCRM KTFN IV |
| 08ABIDJAN97 |
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK ON ENGAGEMENT WITH [...] (C) Summary. African Development Bank (AfDB) Official Representative to Cote d'Ivoire Ngardinga Sangbe discussed with Embassy officials Cote d'Ivoire's recently passed 2008 budget, the country's arrears with the AfDB and the HIPC process, expressing confidence that arrears can be settled, b [...] |
2008-02-08 14:35:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN IDA IMF PGOV PREF USTR EITI IV |
| 08ABUDHABI1000 |
UAEG WANTS TO DISCUSS PATRIOTS [...] (C) Summary: On September 1, Post delivered reftel demarche on the U.S. decision to offer Patriot deployment to the UAE. A basic presentation to the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's office soon brought the issue to the attention of the Air Force leadership, with whom we discussed the deployment in g [...] |
2008-09-04 11:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MASS MCAP PINS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1002 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: IT DEALS FZC, DEIRA, DUBAI, [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at IT Deals FZC, Deira, Dubai for their order of drilling and fluid related products from Computer Dynamics of Illinois (CDI), a General Electric company. On August 31, 2008, Embassy Export Control Officer (ECO) attempted to locate Mr. Bash [...] |
2008-09-04 12:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1003 |
UAE MFA ON CHINA'S WEAK NONPROLIFERATION COOPERATION [...] (S) During a September 4 meeting at which A/DCM and EconOff sought Emirati assistance with sensitive nonproliferation cases (interdictions), MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani expressed UAEG frustration with efforts to improve nonproliferation cooperation with China. [...] |
2008-09-05 15:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PTER PREL PGOV KNNP IR CH AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1004 |
UAE NOT ENTHUSIASTIC TO PRESS HUMAN RIGHTS AT UNGA THIRD [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-05 16:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1011 |
UAE MEGA PROJECTS: UNCERTAIN SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS [...] (C) The leadership of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is using its vast wealth to build international name recognition, play "catch-up" with Dubai, and secure a prosperous future for its citizens. The numerous mega projects underway in Abu Dhabi (refs A, B, C and D) and Dubai (refs H and I) represen [...] |
2008-09-08 08:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EINV SENV PGOV SOCI PHUM AE US |
| 08ABUDHABI1017 |
UAE ASSURANCES FOR PROVISION OF NUCLEAR-RELATED INFORMATION [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-09 15:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM ENRG PGOV KNNP TRGY AE |
| 08ABUDHABI103 |
PROPOSED CTF DATES AND EXPORT CONTROL LAW UPDATE [...] (SBU) The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally notified post via diplomatic note that it welcomed holding a proposed Counterproliferation Task Force meeting in February and requested a proposed agenda for the meeting. The UAE, however, declined the proposed seaport interdiction training p [...] |
2008-01-24 13:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETTC KSTC ENRG PARM PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1046 |
UAE ENGAGING CHINA ON PROLIFERATION-RELATED TRADE WITH IRAN [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-18 11:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM ENRG ECON EFIN PTER PINR PGOV IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1048 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SHAPOOR TRADING [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Shapoor Trading LLC, Deira, Dubai for a shipment of 3000 cellphone lithium batteries exported as No License Required by BProlific Inc., Brooklyn, NY. On 17 Sept 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) met with Mr. Shahbaz Mirzai and [...] |
2008-09-18 11:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1053 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HIGH UTILITY BASE [...] Reftels requested that post conduct several post-shipment verifications at High Utility Base (HUB) LLC, located in Bur Dubai, UAE for high quantities of computer equipment shipped no license required from Advance Computer, Mineola, New York. Export Control Officer (ECO) attempted to contact HUB [...] |
2008-09-18 14:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI106 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST; [...] SUMMARY: A Saudi writer in "Al-Ittihad" chastised President Bush's visit to the region for being heavy on international diplomacy and very light on moral leadership. A Qatari writer in "Al-Ittihad" wondered why President Bush emphasized the U.S. obligation to securing the Gulf instead of [...] |
2008-01-28 07:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI1062 |
ADNOC LOOKS TO NEW TECHNOLOGIES (AND NEW POLICIES) TO MEET [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is exploring the application of new technologies to increase the supply of natural gas to the domestic market. ADNOC officials report that the company is developing nitrogen injection capacity as well as testing the impact of temporary reduc [...] |
2008-09-22 03:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ENRG PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1065 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: UNIQUE SYSTEMS FZE [...] Reftels requested that post conduct a pre-license check at Unique Systems FZE, Sharjah, UAE for re-export licenses D395250; D393603: Orion Inertial Navigation Systems which are controlled under ECCN: 7A103 for Missile Technology and Anti-terrorism reasons. The license applicant is Teledyne TSS [...] |
2008-09-22 06:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1066 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: FUGRO SURVEY MIDDLE EAST [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at end user: Fugro Survey Middle East, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, UAE for re-export license D395250: Orion Inertial Navigation System which is controlled under ECCN: 7A103 for Missile Technology and Anti-terrorism reasons. The license applicant [...] |
2008-09-22 06:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1072 |
UAE NONCOMMITTAL ON IAEA BOG MESA GROUP SEAT [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-22 15:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | IAEA PARM MNUC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1079 |
EYES ON THE MARKET, EMIRATIS PUT ON THEIR GAME FACES [...] (C) Summary. With extensive investments in the US and around the world, Emiratis are carefully following the turmoil in the world economy and local markets. While most are publicly saying recent developments in the US economy will not have a significant impact here, both public and private inv [...] |
2008-09-23 14:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1086 |
UAE REQUESTS US COMMENTS ON DRAFT NUCLEAR LAW [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-25 11:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | IAEA PARM MNUC ENRG AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1089 |
UAE WRITTEN ASSURANCES FOR PROVISION OF NUCLEAR-RELATED [...] No summary [...] |
2008-09-25 13:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM ENRG PGOV KNNP KNUC TRGY AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1102 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fo 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa Foundation has bee 4. (SBU) Comment: The relatively new foundation is clearly well resou [...] |
2008-09-28 14:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1103 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fo 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa Foundation has bee 4. (SBU) Comment: The relatively new foundation is clearly well resou [...] |
2008-09-28 14:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1104 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fo 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa Foundation has bee 4. (SBU) Comment: The relatively new foundation is clearly well resou [...] |
2008-09-28 14:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1105 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fo 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa Foundation has bee 4. (SBU) Comment: The relatively new foundation is clearly well resou [...] |
2008-09-28 14:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1106 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fo 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa Foundation has bee 4. (SBU) Comment: The relatively new foundation is clearly well resou [...] |
2008-09-28 14:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1107 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Fo 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa Foundation has bee 4. (SBU) Comment: The relatively new foundation is clearly well resou [...] |
2008-09-28 14:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1108 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDA [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation is increasingly in 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, the UAE President's charitable arm desc 3. (SBU) Evidencing its expanding role, the Khalifa [...] |
2008-09-28 14:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1109 |
UAE PRESIDENT DEPLOYS PERSONAL CHARITY FOUNDA [...] (U) Summary: Under the patronage of its namesake, the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation is increasingly involved in Abu Dhabi assistance efforts, both domestic and international. End summary. 2. (SBU) In a September 18 visit to the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, the UAE Pr [...] |
2008-09-28 15:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1115 |
UAE INCREASING INVOLVEMENT WITH BELARUS [...] (SBU) Belarus has had an Embassy in Abu Dhabi since 1999, yet the UAE is just now sending its first ever envoy to Minsk. Ambassador-designate Mohamed Abdullah al-Raisi will open the new mission (a first-time ambassador is also being sent to Argentina). Signs of increased interaction between th [...] |
2008-10-05 04:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KTIP EAIR BO AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1118 |
UAE INCREASING INVOLVEMENT WITH BELARUS [...] (SBU) Belarus has had an Embassy in Abu Dhabi since 1999, yet the UAE is just now sending its first ever envoy to Minsk. Ambassador-designate Mohamed Abdullah al-Raisi will open the new mission (a first-time ambassador is also being sent to Argentina). Signs of increased interaction between th [...] |
2008-10-05 10:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KTIP EAIR BO AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1124 |
UAE WOMEN SHATTERING STEREOTYPES [...] (U) Summary: The UAE takes pride in noting that the prominent roles women play in UAE society defy traditional stereotypes of women in the Arab world. A series of recent appointments of women to high profile positions is seen as testaments to progressiveness of the country's leadership as we [...] |
2008-10-06 13:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM SCUL SOCI AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1125 |
DRAFT PRESS LAW FALLS SHORT OF UAE JOURNALISTS' ASSOCIATION [...] (U) SUMMARY: Participants at the annual Ramadan majlis of the UAE Journalist Association (UAEJA) focused on revisions to the press law currently under discussion within the Federal National Council (FNC) and expressed dismay that the revisions do not adequately reflect UAEJA recommendations an [...] |
2008-10-06 14:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1141 |
ABU DHABI INVESTORS CIRCUMSPECT ON FINANCIAL CRISES [...] (C) Summary. The continued decline of local and international stock markets, combined with tight liquidity, has Abu Dhabi investors concerned but not panicked. Most of the large private investors have balanced portfolios whose declines have been less dramatic. However, smaller investors are s [...] |
2008-10-09 13:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1149 |
ABU DHABI: TARGETING NO-VOTES ON KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...] |
2008-10-13 04:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UN UNGA KV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1158 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HAMID REZA [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Hamid Reza Pharmaceutical Products Trading LLC, located at 1802 Saeed Tower II, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of a Hitachi 911 Chemical Analyzer exported as No License Required by Labworld Inc., Stoughton, MA. [...] |
2008-10-14 13:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1162 |
SCENESETTER FOR THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S VISIT TO THE UNITED [...] (U) We warmly welcome your visit, both for the Forum for the Future and for bilateral meetings with the UAE's leadership. 2. (SBU) In the past five years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the economic powerhouses of the region (our largest export market in the Middle East) an [...] |
2008-10-15 14:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL KNNP IR IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1163 |
MFA MINSTATE GARGASH ON KEY ISSUES IB US-UAE BILATERAL [...] (SBU) Summary: During a 28 September meeting at which Ambassador presented copies of his credentials, MinState for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash outlined two key areas for the Ambassador to focus on in the bilateral relationship: visas and MLAT negotiations. Both agreed that the overall [...] |
2008-10-16 11:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER PGOV KCRM CVIS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1173 |
SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF USTR SCHWAB TO THE UAE [...] (SBU) On behalf of the US Mission, I warmly welcome your October 21-24 visit to the United Arab Emirates. Public and private sector officials look forward to the opportunity to discuss bilateral trade and investment issues, particularly at this sensitive time for the world economy. -------- [...] |
2008-10-19 03:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD EFIN ECON PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1187 |
Assistant Secretary Kramer, Minister of Justice Review NGO [...] (SBU) Summary: A/S Kramer met on the margins of the BMENA Forum for the Future in Abu Dhabi with Jordanian Minister of Justice Ayman Odeh and Jordanian Ambassador to UAE. The Minister solicited and responded to DRL's concerns about the new Jordanian NGO law, and suggested possible ways to allev [...] |
2008-10-20 12:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL KMPI JO |
| 08ABUDHABI1189 |
DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH YEMENI FM ABU BAKR AL-QIRBI [...] (S) Summary: Meeting on the margins of the October 19 Forum for the Future ministerial in Abu Dhabi, Deputy Secretary Negroponte heard from Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi that Yemen was committed to parliamentary elections in spite of the "headache" of democracy. He blamed the emer [...] |
2008-10-20 15:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL KDEM PTER YM |
| 08ABUDHABI119 |
NATO SECGEN WELL RECEIVED IN ABU DHABI [...] (SBU) Summary: In a brief visit to Abu Dhabi January 24, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer gave a lecture on the goals of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), met senior UAEG officials to discuss potential areas or cooperation, and gave an upbeat briefing to NATO Ambassadors [...] |
2008-01-29 14:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MASS MARR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1192 |
DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH YEMENI FM ABU BAKR AL-QIRBI [...] (S) Summary: Meeting on the margins of the October 19 Forum for the Future ministerial in Abu Dhabi, Deputy Secretary Negroponte heard from Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu Bakr Al-Qirbi that Yemen was committed to parliamentary elections in spite of the "headache" of democracy. He blamed the emer [...] |
2008-10-20 16:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL KDEM PTER YM |
| 08ABUDHABI1196 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SHAPOOR TRADING [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at the Ras Al Khaimah Hotel, Room 227 (Guest: Gilbert Blakely) for the shipment of a Signaling Apparatus exported as No License Required by Industrial Scientific, Oakdale, PA. 2. On 15 Oct 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) visi [...] |
2008-10-21 04:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1197 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: DIAGRAM STANDARD [...] Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Diagram Standard General Trading LLC, Dubai, UAE for several shipments of laptop computers exported as no license required by Sunrise Technology and Trading Corp., New Hyde Park, NY. 2. On 15 Oct 2008, Export Control Officer [...] |
2008-10-21 04:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1198 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: RAK HOTEL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at the Ras Al Khaimah Hotel, Room 227 (Guest: Gilbert Blakely) for the shipment of a Signaling Apparatus exported as No License Required by Industrial Scientific, Oakdale, PA. 2. On 15 Oct 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) visi [...] |
2008-10-21 04:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI120 |
UAE PROPOSING EXPERT LEVEL CONSULTATIONS ON [...] (SBU) On January 29, Econchief discussed the UAE's proposed expert-level visit to the US to discuss peaceful nuclear cooperation with Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority Director of Economic Affairs David Scott (refs b and c). Scott proposed sending a UAE delegation to the U.S. in the Febru [...] |
2008-01-29 14:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ENRG PARM PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1203 |
UAE PRENOTIFIED ON INKSNA DESIGNATION [...] No summary [...] |
2008-10-21 10:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM MNUC PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI121 |
UAE PROPOSING EXPERT LEVEL CONSULTATIONS ON [...] (SBU) On January 29, Econchief discussed the UAE's proposed expert-level visit to the US to discuss peaceful nuclear cooperation with Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority Director of Economic Affairs David Scott (refs b and c). Scott proposed sending a UAE delegation to the U.S. in the Febru [...] |
2008-01-29 14:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ENRG PARM PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1215 |
SWISS ASK FOR US SUPPORT FOR FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE CHAIR [...] (SBU) During an October 19 meeting on the margins of the Forum for the Future in Abu Dhabi, Swiss State Secretary Michael Ambuhl asked NEA Assistant Secretary David Welch for US support for the Swiss candidate for the Foundation for the Future Chair. Ambuhl voiced support for the Foundation, n [...] |
2008-10-22 12:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KMPI SZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1217 |
DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH MOROCCAN FM FASSI-FIHRI; [...] (C) Meeting on the margins of the October 18-19 Forum for the Future ministerial in Abu Dhabi, Deputy Secretary Negroponte and NEA A/S Welch held a cordial exchange with Moroccan Foreign Minister Fassi-Fihri on three core issues: the Forum for the Future, the Western Sahara negotiation process [...] |
2008-10-22 12:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM KMPI XI MO MR WI |
| 08ABUDHABI1218 |
DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MEETING WITH UAE FOREIGN MINISTER: [...] (C) Summary: On the margins of the Forum for the Future ministerial in Abu Dhabi October 19, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) recited to Deputy Secretary Negroponte UAE concerns about U.S. visas for medical cases, an irritant in the context of very favorable relations overall. O [...] |
2008-10-22 12:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER CVIS PK IR IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI122 |
NATO SECGEN WELL RECEIVED IN ABU DHABI [...] (SBU) Summary: In a brief visit to Abu Dhabi January 24, NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer gave a lecture on the goals of the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI), met senior UAEG officials to discuss potential areas or cooperation, and gave an upbeat briefing to NATO Ambassadors [...] |
2008-01-29 14:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MASS MARR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1221 |
UAE'S RESPONSE TO FINANCIAL CRISIS [...] (C) Summary. Like the US and Europe, the UAEG has taken a number of steps to stave off the worst of the global financial crisis impact. While the initial steps may have been poorly coordinated, the full court press that began October 12 seems to have had the desired impact. Investors and dep [...] |
2008-10-22 14:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1222 |
CIVIL SOCIETY AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENTS MEET AT FORUM FOR THE FUTURE SOM IN ABU DHABI [...] No summary [...] |
2008-10-22 14:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KMPI XF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1225 |
ABU DHABI EYEING INVESTMENT IN DUBAI [...] (C) Summary. While the international financial crisis may bring a slowdown to the UAE (Ref A), Abu Dhabi residents seem confident their financial future is secure. Financial insiders report that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority remains flush with cash despite its paper losses. Everyone is [...] |
2008-10-23 14:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1229 |
CSAF GEN SCHWARTZ MEETS MBZ IN ABU DHABI [...] (S) Summary: Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) shared his views on Iraq, Iran, and the financial crisis with Air Force Chief of Staff General Schwartz on October 21. He highlighted Iran's influence in Iraq and noted that while his own view of PM al-Maliki had improved, we need to be planning for a suc [...] |
2008-10-26 11:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL EFIN MOPS MARR MCAP IR IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1237 |
DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN NEGROPONTE MEETS WITH CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA [...] No summary [...] |
2008-10-28 11:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV KMPI XF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1239 |
UAE SUPPORT FOR US PROPOSAL ON ITU-R STUDY GROUP 5 [...] (SBU) On October 7, EconOff delivered reftel demarche on the US proposal for ITU-R Study Group 5 restructuring to Tariq Al-Awadhi, Executive Director for Spectrum and International Affairs at the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. Al-Awadhi said that the UAE, along with other Arab League [...] |
2008-10-29 09:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1244 |
WELCOMING SECRETARY SPELLINGS TO ABU DHABI [...] (U) Madame Secretary, the U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates warmly welcomes your return visit, which presents an opportunity to follow up on your prior interaction with UAE Minister of Education Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qasimi ("Dr. Hanif") and assess progress on the UAE's ambitious plan [...] |
2008-10-30 12:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ECON SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1245 |
GCC TRADEMARK LEGISLATION ON HOLD [...] No summary [...] |
2008-10-30 13:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KIPR USTR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1247 |
FORUM FOR THE FUTURE FIFTH MINISTERIAL MEETING IN ABU DHABI OCTOBER 19, 2008 [...] No summary [...] |
2008-11-02 12:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PREL PGOV KMPI XF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1248 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: COMPUTER NETWORK SYSTEMS [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at Computer Network Systems (CNS), Abu Dhabi, UAE for license D405917: Cisco Systems equipment, appliances and related hardware which are controlled for Anti-terrorism and National Security reasons. The license applicant is listed at Cisco [...] |
2008-11-02 12:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1255 |
UAE DIPLOMATIC NOTE INVITES FRIENDS OF PAKISTAN TO NOVEMBER [...] (SBU) Post received the following diplomatic note from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated 11/02/08 (informal Embassy translation). BEGIN TEXT: (Complimentary greeting) Wish to notify the Embassy that the Ministry will convene a meeting at the level of senior officials of the Friend [...] |
2008-11-03 11:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV EAID KPAO PK AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1265 |
USTR SCHWAB PROMOTES BILATERAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT IN [...] (SBU) Summary: United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab visited the UAE October 21-23 for a series of discussions with government officials and representatives of Dubai's private sector. She reiterated the United States' strong commitment to an open and dynamic trade relationship with th [...] |
2008-11-06 06:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1270 |
ABU DHABI: WHERE THE CASH IS? [...] (C) Summary. While concerns about the health of the world economy continue, and rumors swirl about Dubai's debt, Abu Dhabi remains quietly confident about its financial future. This attitude is attracting suitors from Dubai, Iceland and beyond, although officials are believed to be focusing t [...] |
2008-11-06 12:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1271 |
UK PM BROWN PROMOTES BUSINESS AND ENERGY TIES WITH UAE [...] (C) Summary. In an October 5 briefing for G8 and EU ambassadors, the UK ambassador denied press reports that Prime Minister Gordon Brown had pressed the UAEG for a financial commitment to the international bailout during his November 3 visit to the UAE. Rather, Brown discussed the challenges f [...] |
2008-11-06 12:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PGOV UK AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1282 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: APTEC GULF LTD [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at APTEC Gulf Ltd, Dubai, UAE for export license application D405919: MCS7816H3-K9-CMA2; Cisco Encryption products which are controlled under ECCN: 5A002 for National Security and Anti-terrorism reasons. The license applicant is Cisco Syste [...] |
2008-11-09 10:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1283 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: NCR CORPORATION [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at NCR Corporation, Bur Dubai, UAE for export license application D405918: Cisco Encryption products which are controlled under ECCN: 5A002, 5D002 for National Security and Anti-terrorism reasons. The license applicant is Cisco Systems Inc. [...] |
2008-11-09 11:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1284 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SAV COMPUTERS LLC [...] Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at SAV Computers, Bur Dubai, UAE for various computer parts exported as no license required by AHLO, Miami, FL through Daisytek Computers LLC, Bur Dubai, UAE. 2. On 6 Nov 2008, Export Control Officer (ECO) visited SAV Computers [...] |
2008-11-09 12:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1285 |
ABU DHABI HOUSING DEMAND EXPECTED TO GROW [...] (SBU) Summary: At a November 9 conference on Abu Dhabi's economy, several senior real estate officials expressed confidence that the Abu Dhabi residential market is likely to weather the current world financial downturn. While some projects, including the high-profile Saadiyat Island megaproje [...] |
2008-11-10 04:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN SOCI PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1287 |
UAE VIEWS ON GLOBAL FINANCIAL TURMOIL [...] (C) Summary. On 27 and 28 October 2008, Treasury Deputy Secretary Kimmitt and Ambassador Olson met with officials from the UAE Central Bank, UAE Ministry of Finance and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds. Kimmitt discussed the USG response to the global financial turmoil and prospects for the U. [...] |
2008-11-10 07:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | AE ECON IR |
| 08ABUDHABI1293 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: CONTINENTAL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Continental Aviation Services, Abu Dhabi, UAE for the shipment of an Aircraft propeller assembly and parts exported as no license required by Hartzell Propeller Inc., Piqua, Ohio. 2. On 10 Nov 2008, Export Control Officer (EC [...] |
2008-11-10 09:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1297 |
NEW PAKISTANI AMBASSADOR TO THE UAE A LONG-TIME BHUTTO ALLY [...] (C) In a November 9 courtesy call, incoming Pakistani Ambassador Khursheed Ahmed Junejo described his long-term affiliation with the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, describing himself as the mayor of her town, and a party confidant during a "20 year" association. He claimed so many trips b [...] |
2008-11-10 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PK AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1301 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: EMIRATES INSTITUTE OF [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at the Emirates Institute of Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST), Dubai, UAE for export license application D406987: Juniper encryption hardware, software and related products worth nearly 44 million USD. These items are controlled unde [...] |
2008-11-12 13:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1302 |
LEVERAGING FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN [...] No summary [...] |
2008-11-13 04:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL EFIN KNNP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1306 |
UAE STILL NOT ENTHUSIASTIC TO PRESS HUMAN RIGHTS AT UNGA [...] (C) POL Chief pressed ref A points with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani on November 13, emphasizing the need for a principled stand against "no action" motions that prevent a vital review of human rights violations and the need to address the severe human rights ab [...] |
2008-11-13 13:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM IR MB KN AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1312 |
PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO THE UAE [...] As the UAE hosts to an increasing number of USG travelers, the Mission offers the following perspective on how to plan for a successful visit, with a caution about overextended demands on the UAE leadership and a chronic lack of hotel capacity in Abu Dhabi, with periodic problems related to ho [...] |
2008-11-16 13:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT PREL OVIP OTRA AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1318 |
SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT [...] (C) General: we look forward to your first visit to the UAE in your capacity as CENTCOM Commander. ------------------------------ Punching above its Weight ------------------------------ 2. (C) Over the past five years, the UAE has emerged as a regional powerhouse, using its financial c [...] |
2008-11-18 04:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ PK AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1331 |
UAE LABOR MINISTER NOTES MEASURED PROGRESS ON TREATMENT OF [...] (C) Summary: UAE Labor Minister Saqr Ghobash told the Ambassador that electronic payment of wages and enhanced living conditions are key labor concerns. He is trying to persuade banks to assist in creating accounts for workers to facilitate an enforceable electronic payment regime. Living co [...] |
2008-11-20 12:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ELAB PHUM AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1338 |
Revocation of Iran's U-turn general license [...] No summary [...] |
2008-11-23 11:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL EFIN KNNP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1346 |
UAE CAUTIONED ABOUT BIASED UNGA RESOLUTIONS [...] No summary [...] |
2008-11-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA IS PA AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1347 |
UAE REACTION TO FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON COMPLIANCE [...] (SBU) PolChief raised reftel concerns about UAE abstentions in UN First Committee voting on the Resolution on Compliance with MFA's Director of International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani on November 24. Al-Hosani said the UAEG agreed generally with the resolution but had one reservation abo [...] |
2008-11-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL MNUC UNGA AE |
| 08ABUDHABI135 |
ABU DHABI TO OPEN SHELTER FOR TIP VICTIMS [...] (U) The UAE National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, in collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent Society, announced plans January 13 to open a shelter in Abu Dhabi to aid victims of human trafficking and exploitation. The projected opening of an Abu Dhabi shelter follows the 2007 opening [...] |
2008-01-31 14:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM ELAB PREL PGOV KMPI AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1354 |
UAE UNAWARE OF IRAN NUCLEAR MEETING [...] No summary [...] |
2008-11-25 10:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC KNNP PARM TRGY IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI136 |
U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH MIDDLE EAST STATES ON NUCLEAR [...] (C) Post appreciates the opportunity to provide input on planned U.S. engagement with select countries in the Middle East that have expressed a serious interest in developing a peaceful nuclear power program. We agree that an early positive engagement is key to both demonstrating that countri [...] |
2008-01-31 15:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ENRG PARM PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1360 |
THE UAE FINANCIAL SITUATION AND THE KUBLER ROSS MODEL [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (C) Summary. The UAE, Dubai in particular, appears to be moving rapidly through the five stages of grieving identified in the Kubler-Ross model. While most Emirati contacts initially claimed that global financial cr [...] |
2008-11-26 07:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PREL PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1370 |
UAEG AVOIDS AID RELATED TO AFGHAN ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) In addition to conversations noted Ref A regarding UAEG aid to Afghanistan, Post reiterated Ref B request for assistance to ensure smooth 2009 Afghan elections as a diplomatic note. The MFA's formal reply (text in para two) reiterates the UAEG's preference for humanitarian aid without p [...] |
2008-12-01 08:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID KDEM MASS AF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1371 |
PIRACY CONCERNS NOTED TO UAEG [...] No summary [...] |
2008-12-01 11:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1381 |
U/S LEVEY PRESSES UAE ON IRAN SANCTIONS [...] (S) Summary. On 18 November 2008, Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey and DCM Doug Greene (in Abu Dhabi) and Paul Sutphin, the Consul General (in Dubai) discussed with UAE counterparts recent U.S., international and UAE steps to increase financial pressure on Iran. In particular, Levey detai [...] |
2008-12-03 14:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | AE ECON IR KTFN PREL PTER |
| 08ABUDHABI1382 |
EXPORT CONTROL UPDATE [...] (S/NF) Summary: MFA recently confirmed that its proposed amendment to the Export Control Law -- to set up an independent authority to oversee the law -- had been altered by the Presidency, which assigned oversight to an existing committee in the Ministry of Interior. Staffing a new authority [...] |
2008-12-04 08:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM KNNP MNUC PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1385 |
PROJECT FINANCE A CHALLENGE FOR ABU DHABI DEVELOPMENT [...] (C) Summary. The global economic downturn and related liquidity crisis is beginning to impact Abu Dhabi-based companies' ability to obtain reasonably-priced project finance. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) says its monthly cash flow will easily meet its development plans, despite f [...] |
2008-12-04 11:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1392 |
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EXTENDS FNC TERM WITHOUT NEW [...] (SBU) Summary: Amendments to the UAE constitution announced December 2 extend the term of the advisory Federal National Council (FNC) from two years to four, essentially delaying further elections to that body while incrementally expanding its role. Also announced was a limitation on the comm [...] |
2008-12-10 12:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM KMPI AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1397 |
UNSCR ON ANNAPOLIS PROCESS DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] No summary [...] |
2008-12-14 12:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KWBG UNSC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1404 |
DEMARCHE ON PAKISTAN DONORS CONFERENCE RECEIVED WITHOUT [...] No summary [...] |
2008-12-14 15:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECON EFIN IBRD IMF PK AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1405 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PIRACY CONTACT GROUP [...] No summary [...] |
2008-12-14 15:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1408 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MOHAMED ABDUL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Mohamed Abdul Rahman Al-Bahar company for the shipment of a Marine propulsion engine and a Marine Generator set and associated parts and equipment exported as No License Required by Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois. 2. On 1 [...] |
2008-12-16 09:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1409 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: LUCKY RECYCLING [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Lucky Recycling, Jebal Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of industrial furnace cooling tower parts exported as No License Required by Inductotherm Corporation, Rancocas, New Jersey. 2. On 11 Dec 2008, Export Control [...] |
2008-12-16 09:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1417 |
UAE-IRANIAN CIVIL AVIATION AGREEMENT MORE POMP THAN [...] (U) On December 10, the official state news agency WAM announced that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran to expand air passenger links between the two countries. GCAA Di [...] |
2008-12-18 06:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EFIN PGOV IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1418 |
CROWN PRINCE'S MEETING WITH SENATOR BAUCUS [...] (C) Summary. During his December 13-15 visit to the UAE (reported septel), Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) discussed the UAE's strategic vision with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ). Baucus noted his amazement with the UAE's progress. MbZ presented an overview of the [...] |
2008-12-18 07:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV OREP PREL PARM KPAL CVIS IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1419 |
MBZ OFFERS COUNTER PIRACY SUPPORT [...] (S) On December 14, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince (and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces) Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) discussed regional naval issues with OSD Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs Mary Beth Long in Abu Dhabi. MbZ said the UAE wanted to assist in the figh [...] |
2008-12-18 08:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1420 |
NOVEMBER 2008 MENAFATF PLENARY [...] (SBU) The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held a plenary session (MENAFATF VIII), working group meetings, and an FIU workshop from November 9-13, 2008 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Fi [...] |
2008-12-18 09:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PTER PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1422 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: BOROGUE 2 PROJECT; ABU [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at the Borouge 2 Project administered by the Abu Dhabi Polymers Company for license application no. D407715: numerous bleed, relief, spectacle blind and ball valves and inlets which are all controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical, Biologic [...] |
2008-12-18 12:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1424 |
ABU DHABI MASDAR CITY MAINTAINS CARBON NEUTRAL TARGET [...] (SBU) Summary: Masdar City - a six square kilometer grand experiment backed with $24 billion funding to create the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste, renewable energy powered city supporting 25,000 residents and 50,000 commuters - continues to work through many critical issues in its i [...] |
2008-12-18 13:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ETRD EAID PGOV KMPI EFIN AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1430 |
SENATOR BAUCUS'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. Summary ------- 2. (C) During his December 13-15 visit to the United Arab Emirates, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and accompanying delegation from the Senate Finance Committee staff met with senior government and financi [...] |
2008-12-21 09:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV ETRD ENRG OREP PREL SENV PARM KNNP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1432 |
UAE NUCLEAR PLANS [...] (SBU) The United Arab Emirates is rapidly pursuing a civilian nuclear power project that is expected to come online in 2017 and ultimately may include as many as ten nuclear plants valued at over $50 billion. Although the program is being developed by and initially for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi [...] |
2008-12-21 09:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1434 |
UAE NOTIFIED OF FIFTH GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETING IN JUNE [...] Following coordination with Dutch DCM, PolOff discussed reftel with MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani on December 21, 2008. Al-Hosani was appreciative of the timely notice and pleased with so much time to coordinate a "high level" delegation. He did ask for further i [...] |
2008-12-22 06:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1439 |
UAE REACTION TO PIRACY CONTACT GROUP [...] No summary [...] |
2008-12-22 12:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1440 |
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DISMISSED EIGHTY THREE EMIRATI TEACHERS [...] (C) Summary: In 2007, eighty three Emirati teachers were unexpectedly reassigned from the Ministry of Education to other ministries for alleged Islamist tendencies. In a recent conversation with PolOff, two of the teachers lamented the dismissal of Emirati nationals from a school system domi [...] |
2008-12-22 12:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREF SOCI AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1443 |
UAE FOREIGN MINISTER SPENDING CHRISTMAS EVE IN BETHLEHEM [...] No summary [...] |
2008-12-22 14:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL OTRA OVIP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1444 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PETROPIPE INTERNATIONAL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at Petropipe International Ltd for license application no. D409103: Class 1500 stainless steel threaded monel stem ball valve which is controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical, Biological Warfare, and Anti-Terrorism reasons. The U.S. licens [...] |
2008-12-23 04:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1446 |
UAE MAY PHASE OUT VALUE BASED CONSULAR TRANSACTIONS [...] (SBU) On December 23, EconOff discussed the UAE's consular transactions policy (reftel) with Ministry of Foreign Trade Director of WTO Department Juma Al Kait. Al Kait said that the UAE is aware of the U.S.-Uganda WTO proposal and that other GCC members had eliminated their fees. He added tha [...] |
2008-12-23 10:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1457 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SBM MOPU STOR; ADYARD [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check for a SBM Offshore Inc. project under license application no. D409170: Hastelloy-C 60 series ball valve with Teflon seats and seals which are all controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical, Biological Warfare, and Anti-Terrorism reasons. The [...] |
2008-12-29 05:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1459 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ABU DHABI POLYMERS [...] Reftel A requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at the Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd for the shipment of several industrial and laboratory furnace parts shipped No License Required by Selas Fluid Processing Corporation, Blue Bell, PA. 2. On December 29, 2008, Export Contro [...] |
2008-12-29 07:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI1463 |
UAE RESPONSE TO ILLICIT DIAMOND ACTIVITY IN ZIMBABWE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (SBU) On December 1, post delivered reftel talking points via diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post also passed the points to Ali Fayel, the Ministry of Economy's point-of-contact on the Kimberley P [...] |
2008-12-30 09:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD ECON EFIN ASEC ZI AE |
| 08ABUDHABI147 |
DELIVERED COMMENTS ON UAE NUCLEAR POWER WHITE PAPER [...] (SBU) On February 3, Econchief and TDY PolEconoff met with David Scott, Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority Director of Economic Affairs; Hamad Al-Kaabi, Executive Affairs Authority (and MFA); Ali Al-Frayhat, General Counsel for the Executive Affairs Authority; Mohammed Al-Hamadi, GM of the [...] |
2008-02-04 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM ECON AE |
| 08ABUDHABI148 |
U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH MIDDLE EAST STATES ON NUCLEAR [...] (C) Post appreciates the opportunity to provide input on planned U.S. engagement with select countries in the Middle East that have expressed a serious interest in developing a peaceful nuclear power program. We agree that an early positive engagement is key to both demonstrating that countri [...] |
2008-02-04 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ENRG PARM PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI158 |
UAE FORMALLY CONCURS WITH GSD MARCH 11 [...] No summary [...] |
2008-02-05 12:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MASS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI159 |
ADMIRAL FALLON'S UPCOMING VISIT TO ABU DHABI [...] (S) Admiral Fallon, Embassy Abu Dhabi again welcomes you for a visit to the UAE, where we look forward to your engagement with U.S. personnel on the ground and your discussions with the nation's top strategic defense planner, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Arme [...] |
2008-02-05 14:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR KPAL IR IZ AF LE |
| 08ABUDHABI160 |
AIR FORCE SECRETARY WYNNE AND MBZ DISCUSS SHARED [...] (S) Summary: When Secretary of the Air Force Wynne met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince (and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces) Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) February 3, MbZ focused on Shared Early Warning and communication links as critical to defend against Iran. He pressed for advanc [...] |
2008-02-05 14:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MCAP MOPS MASS IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI169 |
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT IN THE [...] (SBU) Econchief met with MinEcon U/S Abdulla Al-Saleh and legal advisor Issa Baddour on February 6 to discuss Arab League Boycott related issues. Econchief commended Al-Saleh for working with Commerce/BIS officials to remove boycott related language from commercial documents and stressed that [...] |
2008-02-07 13:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON ETRD KBCT AE |
| 08ABUDHABI171 |
UAE VIEWS ON KOSOVO'S STATUS [...] No summary [...] |
2008-02-07 14:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNMIK UN YI EU AE |
| 08ABUDHABI173 |
HEAD OF UAE TIP COMMITTEE SHARES PROGRESS REPORT [...] (U) Charge d'Affaires, ADCM, and POLOFF met February 5 with UAE Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and head of the UAE National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, Dr. Anwar Gargash, to discuss the upcoming 2008 TIP report, TIP-specific training, the Dubai and Abu Dhabi s [...] |
2008-02-07 14:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM ELAB PREL PGOV PREF SMIG KMPI KCRM KWMN AE |
| 08ABUDHABI174 |
WELCOMING GENERAL MOSELEY BACK TO ABU DHABI [...] (S) General Moseley, your return visit to Abu Dhabi February 11-13 is most welcome, and we look forward to your conversation with Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) in particular. Your visit continues a series of senior level consultations with the UAE leadership, beginning with President Bush January [...] |
2008-02-07 14:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MCAP MOPS MASS IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI187 |
UAE MFA ON SUPPORT FOR LEBANON TRIBUNAL [...] (C) On February 10, Charge queried UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali about the apparent UAE commitment of $5 million to the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon (ref A). Al-Sha'ali said he thought the commitment was firm, but wanted to know the precise mechanism [...] |
2008-02-11 13:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EFIN EINV LE AE |
| 08ABUDHABI188 |
LOBBYING FOR KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (C) On February 10, the Charge met with UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali to discuss, among other issues (septel), the need for as many nations as possible to recognize an independent Kosovo soon after independence is announced. Al-Sha'ali acknowledged our a [...] |
2008-02-11 13:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU AE |
| 08ABUDHABI189 |
UNIFIL LOBBYING FOR ARAB SUPPORT [...] (C) The Charge pressed UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali February 10 on the need for a continued Arab presence in UNIFIL, a prospect complicated by the impending withdrawal of Qatari forces. Asked to consider a UAE contribution, al-Sha'ali said frankly, "may [...] |
2008-02-11 13:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL QA LE AE |
| 08ABUDHABI190 |
MFA MINSTATE VIEWS ON IRAN [...] (C) The Charge took the opportunity of a February 10 meeting with UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali to emphasize the importance of keeping pressure on Iran through UNSC deliberations on potential sanctions, also noting the USG stance not to comment extensivel [...] |
2008-02-11 14:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UNSC IAEA IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI197 |
UAE INPUT FOR NEW REQUIRED REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON [...] Post appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Department's report to Congress as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The UAE qualifies as a major energy producer. Increasingly, with rapid economic development, the UAE is becoming a larger energy consumer as [...] |
2008-02-13 06:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD AE |
| 08ABUDHABI222 |
UAE PRIME MINISTER'S QUICK VISIT TO TEHRAN AND [...] (C) Summary: UAE Prime Minister, Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid embarked on a sudden visit to Tehran and Damascus February 18, taking the Foreign Minister (an Abu Dhabi royal) in his entourage. Public explanations of the visit are benign and innocent, and we heard fr [...] |
2008-02-19 14:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV OVIP IR SY AE |
| 08ABUDHABI236 |
GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] In the absence of MFA director for International Cooperation Yacoub Al-Hosani and other senior MFA officials, Econchief followed up on reftel message with senior America's Desk Officer Rowda Al-Otaiba and urged that the UAE consider signing on to the Global Initiative Statement of Principles. [...] |
2008-02-21 14:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PTER KGIC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI238 |
DRAFT MOU ON PEACEFUL NUCLEAR COOPERATION [...] Econchief delivered reftel MOU to the UAEG on February 20 for review. Econchief expressed the USG's desire to discuss it during the February 26 experts' meeting and willingness to sign. Executive Affairs Authority member Hamad Al-Kaabi stated that his team would review the document and be pr [...] |
2008-02-21 14:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP ENRG AE |
| 08ABUDHABI257 |
UAEG REPORT ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) MinEcon U/S Abdullah Al-Saleh passed the following e-mail update on UAE actions to eliminate secondary and tertiary applications of the Arab League boycott to Econ Chief on February 25. Al-Saleh had committed to providing thi [...] |
2008-02-27 11:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KBCT PREL IS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI260 |
UAE JANUARY 31 NOTICE ON BANK SEPAH - DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) On February 14, Econchief contacted Ahmed Al-Qamzi, Head of the International Division for the UAE Central Bank's Anti Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit (AMLSCU) to ask the UAE to delay or withdraw its notification and to provide more information on the origin of money used to [...] |
2008-02-28 09:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PREL PARM IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI263 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: UAE, FRANCE AND THE U.S.; ARABS [...] SUMMARY: A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes Arabs for a selective use of terminology in differentiating between martyrdom and terrorism and insinuates that Iran is meddling in Lebanon. A UAE intellectual in "Al-Khaleej" suggests that France's recent military agreements and exercis [...] |
2008-02-28 11:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI267 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: UAE, FRANCE AND THE U.S.; ARABS [...] SUMMARY: A U.A.E. columnist in "Al-Ittihad" contrasts Arabs' selective reference to terminologies of martyrdom versus terrorism which he believes are largely nourished by Iran. In light of France's recent cooperation with the U.A.E. on a French naval base, a U.A.E. intellectual in "Al-Kha [...] |
2008-02-28 13:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI289 |
DAS KENT PATTON DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN UAE [...] (C) Summary: On a February 24-25 visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, DAS Kent Patton spoke with government leaders and civil society figures about expanding political space in the UAE. With MFA he focused on fall 2008 plans for Forum for the Future meetings in Abu Dhabi, stressing the importance [...] |
2008-03-05 06:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KMPI KPAO ELAB AE |
| 08ABUDHABI296 |
MARCH 11 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE AND MARCH 12 JOINT [...] (S) Summary: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to the March 11 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) and March 12 Joint Military Commission (JMC) as opportunities to renew our mutual commitment to shared strategic goals with the UAE, to remind the UAE military of U.S. appreciation for its support and i [...] |
2008-03-06 12:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ LE AE |
| 08ABUDHABI304 |
MLAT STAGNANT WITHOUT CREATIVE APPROACH [...] (C) Post received a diplomatic note dated February 12 stating yet again that the UAE looked forward to negotiation of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in tandem with negotiation of an Extradition Treaty and a Treaty on Legal and Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters. The [...] |
2008-03-09 17:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV KCRM AE |
| 08ABUDHABI317 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ADMIRAL FALLON'S RESIGNATION [...] SUMMARY: UAE print and electronic media gave prominent coverage to the resignation of Admiral Fallon. Editorials agree that Fallon's resignation means that the voice of reason in the American administration has been ousted and therefore a military confrontation with Iran sounds likely now. [...] |
2008-03-13 11:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI320 |
STILL NO CHANGE IN UAE VIEWS ON PEG [...] (C) There continues to be a constant drumbeat of news, chatter, and speculation that the UAE will deal with inflation by either de-pegging from the dollar or revaluing the dirham. Despite this, UAE financial officials continue to tell us that the UAE remains committed to the peg. Abu Dhabi D [...] |
2008-03-13 15:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EFIN ECON AE |
| 08ABUDHABI323 |
First UAE Export Control Prosecution [...] (U) On March 13, UAE Arabic and English papers reported that the Dubai Public Prosecutors Office had referred a case to court regarding an attempt to import -- with the intent to re-export -- 250 KG of the corrosion-resistant metal Zirconium in violation of the UAE's 2007 export control law. [...] |
2008-03-13 15:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI325 |
US - UAE COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE MEETING [...] (S/NF) Summary: During the February 25 Counterproliferation Task Force meeting, the UAEG asserted that it was enforcing the 2007 export control law, but was in the process of amending it to make it easier to implement and enforce. The UAE pushed for better coordination and follow-up from the [...] |
2008-03-16 11:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI326 |
ACTING A/S MCNERNEY MEETS WITH UAEG OFFICIALS [...] (S) Summary: On February 25 and 26, UAEG officials asserted that the UAE's export control law was in force, but that it was being amended to make it easier to implement. The UAE would create an autonomous organization to implement the export control law. The UAE interlocutors raised concerns [...] |
2008-03-16 11:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI332 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Human Rights Report [...] SUMMARY: Two editorials attacked the annual Human Rights Report. The first dismissed the U.S. as unqualified to issue the report given our own lack of credibility on human rights. The second denounced the report as biased in favor of Israel and "Zionism". End summary. 2. Unsigned editor [...] |
2008-03-17 08:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI334 |
UAE FISCAL TRANSPARENCY [...] (SBU) UAE fiscal data is often incomplete. This is partially due to the federal nature of the country, in which each emirate has its own budget and federal-emirate level coordination on fiscal matters has historically been limited. The Federal Budget is published annually in newspapers and pr [...] |
2008-03-17 09:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI336 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Human Rights Report [...] SUMMARY: Two editorials attacked the annual Human Rights Report. The first dismissed the U.S. as unqualified to issue the report given our own lack of credibility on human rights. The second denounced the report as biased in favor of Israel and "Zionism". End summary. 2. Unsigned editor [...] |
2008-03-18 05:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI35 |
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a Blue Lantern pre-license check on application 050073494 for the export of thermal cameras to the UAE. On January 6, 2008, Commercial Officer Nasir Khan and Commercial Specialist Jamal Bafagih met with Mr. Murshed Al Redaini, Managing Director, C4 Advanced So [...] |
2008-01-09 05:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC KOMC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI352 |
MFA ON STATUS OF INTERDICTIONS [...] (S/NF) On March 19, Econchief met with MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani to discuss ref a demarche and other outstanding interdictions. Econchief informed Al-Hosani that the U.S. is requesting China's assistance in arranging for the goods to be recalled. Econchief also [...] |
2008-03-19 14:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI365 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: VP CHENEY'S MIDEAST VISIT [...] SUMMARY: One op-ed piece strongly attacks Vice President Richard Cheney's visit to the region, claiming that the objective of his visit is to dictate to Arab allies that their alliance with America will be on America's terms, all that is required of them is surrender. End summary. 2. An [...] |
2008-03-24 04:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI371 |
UAE CABINET APPROVES PLAN TO ASSESS DEVELOPMENT OF PEACEFUL [...] (U) This cable contains suggested press points in para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: On March 23, the UAE cabinet formally set out a policy memorandum on the potential development of nuclear energy. If the UAE develops nuclear power, it will formally renounce domestic reprocessing or enrichment capab [...] |
2008-03-24 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI372 |
SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF UNDER SECRETARY REUBEN JEFFERY III [...] Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai welcome the April 6-8 visit of Under Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs Reuben Jeffery. Economic and Financial Growth Strong ------------------------------------ 2. (U) UAE economic growth continues to be strong, on the b [...] |
2008-03-24 12:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI377 |
EMBASSY CONVERSATION WITH UAEG ON SHARLA'S CITY OF HOPE [...] (C) In March 25, 2008 conversation with MinState for Foreign Affairs (and Chairman of National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking) Anwar Gargash, Charge emphasized the very positive experiences both the Embassy and ConGen have had with Sharla Musabih's City of Hope, with the shelter having [...] |
2008-03-25 13:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB AE |
| 08ABUDHABI379 |
TIP REPORT FOR UAE MARCH 2008 [...] No summary [...] |
2008-03-25 15:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB SMIG AE |
| 08ABUDHABI380 |
TIP REPORT FOR UAE MARCH 2008 [...] No summary [...] |
2008-03-25 15:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB SMIG AE |
| 08ABUDHABI382 |
TIP REPORT FOR UAE MARCH 2008 [...] (SBU) Summary: The United Arab Emirates is home to a broad array of communities, including those vulnerable to exploitive human traffickers. The population is comprised of over 80 percent foreigners, many of whom provide unskilled or minimally skilled labor to a fast-growing economy. In thi [...] |
2008-03-26 11:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB SMIG AE |
| 08ABUDHABI383 |
THAI CONTACT INFORMATION PASSED TO MFA [...] (S) On March 25, Econchief contacted MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani with regard to the shipment of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) shipped from Thailand to Iran via Dubai. Econchief thanked Al-Hosani for the continued detention of the shipment and told Al-Hosani tha [...] |
2008-03-26 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC ETRD ETTC TH AE |
| 08ABUDHABI39 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in Al-Bayan believes that Israel will continue to influence American presidents toward igniting international wars after President Bush leaves. An editorial in Gulf News considers President Bush's visit as an attempt to salvage his administration's reputation in the M [...] |
2008-01-10 09:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI390 |
INTERAGENCY FOLLOW-UP ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (SBU) On March 9, a Commerce/State interagency team led by Edward Weant, Director of the Office of Anti Boycott Compliance, met with Ministry of Economy Officials, led by Under Secretary (planning sector) Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz to discu [...] |
2008-03-27 13:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KBCT ETRD ECON IS AE |
| 08ABUDHABI391 |
UAE REPORT ON MAYROW [...] (C) Action request. Please translate UAEG submitted paper on the results of the Mayrow investigation (ref a). 2. (C) On March 27, MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani passed Econchief two Mayrow related papers. The first responded to specific information passed during ( [...] |
2008-03-27 14:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI392 |
THE UAE'S YOUNG NEW AMBASSADOR -- MBZ'S RIGHT HAND MAN GETS [...] (S) Summary: The UAE on 24 March nominated a new Ambassador to the U.S. in the coming months. The choice of 34-year-old Yousef Mana al-Otaiba -- the sharp, loyal, aide and right-hand man to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zayed (MbZ) -- reflects a desire to heighten the UAE's visibility [...] |
2008-03-27 14:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL OVIP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI393 |
UAEG ASKED TO ASSIST IRAQI REFUGEES [...] (C) Summary: Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues Ambassador James Foley met in Abu Dhabi March 26 with MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan and Secretary General of the UAE Red Crescent Society Dr. Saleh al-Taee to press the case for more robust support [...] |
2008-03-28 03:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PHUM EAID IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI402 |
BARRELS OF GENEROSITY [...] (SBU) With oil prices soaring and petrol-rich Abu Dhabi enjoying a booming economy, new building projects are rampant, standards of living for UAE citizens are well above comfortable, and an envious expatriate community enjoys what perks it can glean from local largesse. Making ends meet at a [...] |
2008-04-01 14:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECON AE |
| 08ABUDHABI403 |
MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: Columnists in U.A.E. Arabic dailies generally considered the Arab Summit as a success because the Arab leaders managed to meet despite recommendations to boycott it. This was explicitly highlighted by one columnist in Al-Khaleej who deemed the summit was a major step forward. In [...] |
2008-04-01 15:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI405 |
GUARDIAN'S POWER PROBLEMS REFLECT UAE SHORTAGES [...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Counsel for Guardian Industries (a U.S. firm with a USD 150 million float glass plant in Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) suffering from lack of a reliable electricity supply) contacted post for information on pipeline networks in the UAE that could supply gas to RAK (to help power [...] |
2008-04-01 15:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG ECON EINV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI407 |
UAE QUIET ABOUT TROOP PRESENCE IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Summary: Although the BBC, likely with UAEG approval, broadcast the presence of UAE forces in Afghanistan on a March 28 report, no signs of the story have appeared in local media. Internet comment, often quite scathing, is being generated by the BBC report and reflects some angst that t [...] |
2008-04-02 04:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MASS PHUM EAID AF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI424 |
IAEA BOARD OF GOVERNORS MESA SEAT - UAE CONSIDERING [...] (S) Econchief took the opportunity of a April 3 meeting with MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub Al-Hosani to quietly urge the UAE to run for the open MESA seat on the IAEA Board of Governors. He applauded the UAE's desire to serve as a regional role model for the responsible de [...] |
2008-04-03 14:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | KNNP ENRG PREL IAEA AORC SY AE |
| 08ABUDHABI428 |
MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: UAE columnists and editorials viewed the Damascus summit somewhat positively, certainly more so than the impression one gets reading the front page headlines that declared it a flop. One writer said that holding the meeting despite U.S. efforts to derail it was, per se, a success. An [...] |
2008-04-06 04:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI431 |
AL AMYAL AVIATION SERVICES FZE [...] Reftel A requested that post conduct a pre-license check of Super Alloys LLC for license application no. D387111. Reftel B provided Posts response. On March 12, 2008 Export Control Officer received an additional related request to determine the relationship between Super Alloys LLC and Al Amyal [...] |
2008-04-06 05:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI441 |
UAE INVESTIGATION OF SUPPLY OF MATERIALS TO IRAQI INSURGENTS [...] (S) Econchief met with MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani on March 26 to request an update on the status of the investigation of Modern Plastics Industry (MPI) and the A&N group for possible involvement in the shipment of components to manufacture improvised explosive devi [...] |
2008-04-06 13:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | ETTC PARM PREL IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI445 |
UAEG Committed to Implementing UNSCR 1803 [...] (S) Econchief met with MFA International Organizations Director (and MFA representative on the UAE's Counterproliferation Task Force) on March 27 and again on April 4 (for the third non-proliferation related meeting with Al-Hosani in three weeks) to reinforce the importance of swift and effecti [...] |
2008-04-06 13:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI447 |
GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM - UAE STILL [...] (SBU) Embassy passed ref a non-paper on the global initiative to MFA Director for International Cooperation Yacub Al-Hosani on April 1 and to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority (EAA) on April 2. Econchief reiterated our desire to have the UAEG endorse the G-I Statement of P [...] |
2008-04-07 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL PTER KNNP KGIC DTRA AE |
| 08ABUDHABI448 |
UAE-BASED FIRM'S EFFORTS TO SUPPLY MTCR-CONTROLLED [...] No summary [...] |
2008-04-07 13:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MTCRE IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI45 |
UAE EVALUATING NUCLEAR POWER [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 12. 2. (C) sUMMARY: The UAE is evaluating the development of peaceful nuclear power. UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (ABZ) summoned nuclear supplier states' ambassadors on January 10 to present a white paper and soli [...] |
2008-01-10 14:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP ECON EINV AE |
| 08ABUDHABI46 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST [...] SUMMARY: Two days before President Bush's arrival in the UAE, Gulf News published a front page Open Letter to the President. The pointed, detailed letter harshly criticized both the President and his Administration's actions in the Middle East, and expressed the view that the region has ab [...] |
2008-01-13 04:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI460 |
CNO VISIT TO UAE [...] (C) Admiral Roughead: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to your April 16-18 visit to the UAE, arguably the most important facilitator of naval operations among the Gulf countries. We are seeking meetings with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Moh [...] |
2008-04-10 14:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS IR IZ AF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI472 |
MFA on Interdictions and Export Control Prosecution [...] (S/NF) Summary: On April 3, MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani denied requests for USG access to the remaining containers (interdicted at USG request yet still sitting in Dubai awaiting further processing), explaining that there was increasing UAEG concern that the USG le [...] |
2008-04-14 14:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI497 |
MBZ DISCUSSES EXTREMISM WITH CNO [...] (S) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) on April 16, in his first meeting with the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), sounded out ADM Gary Roughead on missile defense and commented extensively on his concerns over extremism. The Crown Prince affirmed the UAE's commit [...] |
2008-04-21 10:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MASS IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI500 |
BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] Econchief met with Saeed Al-Hashemi, Chairman of the Al-Hashemi Group, on April 7 to discuss reftel Blue Lantern. Al-Hashemi explained that he was a retired UAE general who had served as the UAE's Defense Attach in Washington from 1993-1997. After retirement in 2002, he took over the chairman [...] |
2008-04-21 11:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI510 |
BOUCHER DISCUSSES PARIS CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN WITH UAE [...] (C) Ambassador Boucher discussed Afghan development needs and the June 12 Paris conference with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi April 15, citing funding needs of $12 to $15 billion. Abdullah said joint Gulf Cooperation Council contribution [...] |
2008-04-24 05:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EAID AF AE |
| 08ABUDHABI527 |
NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) PREPARATORY [...] Econchief discussed reftel papers with MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani and passed him copies on April 24. Al-Hosani said that the papers had arrived just in time, as the delegation was departing the UAE the next day. Al-Hosani told econchief that the UAE would review [...] |
2008-04-28 14:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG MNUC PARM PREL KNNP AE |
| 08ABUDHABI528 |
A/S WELCH WITH UAE FOREIGNMINISTER ABDULLAH [...] (C) Summary: Ina private lunch conversation on April 20 in Abu Dabi, Assistant Secretary for NEA David Welch covered a broad range of issues with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ). Notes follow on Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, nuclear power, IAEA, Iran, Palestine, Pakistan, Algeria [...] |
2008-04-28 14:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL MASS EAID KNNP LE IZ IR AG YM AE |
| 08ABUDHABI535 |
A/S WELCH AND KHALDOON AL-MUBARAK DISCUSS INVESTMENTS, IRAN [...] (C) Summary: On April 20, Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al-Mubarak told A/S Welch that he was seeing a slightly improved political risk for investment in the U.S. than he had in the summer and that ADIA's work with the U.S. Treasury and Singapore to develop best practices for Sovereign Wealth Funds wa [...] |
2008-04-30 04:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ECON PREL EPET ENRG IR AE |
| 08ABUDHABI543 |
APRIL 2008 MENAFATF PLENARY SUMMARY [...] (SBU) The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held a plenary session (MENAFATF VII), and working group meetings from April 6-9, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Fi [...] |
2008-05-01 07:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN KTFN PREL PTER AE QA YM |
| 08ABUDHABI549 |
DUBAI'S ARAB MEDIA FORUM: HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND LOW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dubai Press Club organized the Arab Media Forum April 23 and 24, 2008, focusing on the theme "Bridging Arab Media Through Technology". Well-attended workshops covered the spectrum of technological change in regional media. UAE government officials declared the Forum a succ [...] |
2008-05-05 05:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM KMDR SCUL PGOV KPAO AE |
| 08ABUDHABI562 |
IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - UNITED ARAB [...] Summary: UAE imports 90 percent of its agricultural and food product needs. Food prices over the last few years have increased in a range around 20 percent. Overall inflation in the UAE is around 10 percent annually. The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) has taken steps to curb prices of basic good [...] |
2008-05-05 12:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR EFIN ETRD EAID AE |
| 08ABUDHABI57 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] SUMMARY: Press coverage of President Bush's visit has been widespread and generally favorable. Key points including Iran, the democracy agenda and Israeli-Palestinian affairs were prominently reported in headlines and there have been positive and optimistic assessments of the likely impact on [...] |
2008-01-15 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
| 08ABUDHABI574 |
MFA on Status of Export Control Law Amendment [...] (C) On May 8, MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani told Econchief that the UAE Cabinet's Legislative Committee should meet in the next week to review the amended export control law. Al-Hosani did not have many details to share, explaining that the law was with UAE Foreign M [...] |
2008-05-08 09:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI579 |
U.S. 60-DAY REPORT ON UNSCR 1803 IRAN SANCTIONS [...] No summary [...] |
2008-05-11 09:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC KNNP ETRD TRGY UNSC AE |
| 08ABUDHABI581 |
S/I SATTERFIELD BRIEF TO BAHRAIN ON IRAQI [...] (S) Special Advisor David Satterfield and four accompanying experts on Iraq and Iran briefed a Bahraini delegation in Abu Dhabi on May 7. Satterfield emphasized that the time is ripe for a substantive Arab diplomatic presence in Baghdad; Secretary General of the Bahraini National Defense Cou [...] |
2008-05-11 13:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MASS IR IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI593 |
S/I SATTERFIELD BRIEFS UAE FOREIGN MINISTER AND STATE SECURITY [...] (S) Special Advisor on Iraq David Satterfield held very productive meetings with UAE officials in Abu Dhabi May 7, an afternoon session with Director of Research and Analysis at State Security Directorate (SSD) Brigadier General Hamad al-Shamsi and an evening discussion with Foreign Minister A [...] |
2008-05-14 07:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MASS IR IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI613 |
LEBANON: UAE WILLING TO BE OPTIMISTIC ON DOHA TALKS [...] (C) In a May 19 discussion of reftel points on Lebanon, the Charge stressed to MFA Under Secretary Saif Sultan al-Aryani that the USG supports ongoing Arab League mediation and condemns Hizballah attempts to force negotiations at gunpoint. Al-Aryani agreed that Hizballah's weapons were a prob [...] |
2008-05-19 10:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL LE AE |
| 08ABUDHABI619 |
ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE STRESSES EDUCATION IN [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince told Secretary of Education Spellings May 18 that education is vital to overcoming the influence of Islamic extremism in the Middle East. Youth immunized early in life with a balanced perspective are better able to adapt and contribute to a diverse yet [...] |
2008-05-20 08:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER SCUL AE |
| 08ABUDHABI631 |
IRAQI CHARGE NOTES UPCOMING VISIT BY TARIQ [...] No summary [...] |
2008-05-22 15:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ AE |
| 08ABUDHABI638 |
BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT CHECK ON APPLICATION [...] Reftel A requested that post conduct a Blue Lantern post shipment verification at Airborne Systems, Dubai Airport Free Zone for application 050052052 (F-16 component parts destined for the Pakistani Air Force). Post notes that Airborne Systems was the subject of a favorable Blue Lantern check c [...] |
2008-05-28 03:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC KOMC AE |
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UAE REVIEW OF THE LIBERTAD ACT [...] (SBU) Cuba and the UAE maintain diplomatic relations, but neither country has an embassy present in the other country. The Cuban ambassador is resident in Cairo, Egypt. 2. (C) Embassy responses to ref a questions follow. -- Has the host country worked to promote the advancement of democra [...] |
2008-05-28 13:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL CU AE |
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FRENCH SIGN MULTIPLE AGREEMENTS WITH ABU DHABI -- [...] (C) Summary: During a brief visit to Abu Dhabi January 15, French President Sarkozy concluded a number of agreements on security, nuclear, and cultural cooperation. Chief among them was an anticipated agreement to assist Abu Dhabi's plans for a civilian nuclear program (ref A), and an unexpe [...] |
2008-01-16 14:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MASS ENRG KNNP FR IR AE |
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SYRIAN PRESIDENT VISITS UAE [...] (C) On his fourth official visit to Abu Dhabi as Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad met UAE President Khalifa June 1 for yet another "brotherly" discussion reportedly focused on closing Arab ranks on regional issues and seeking expanded investments in Syria. The visit follows within days of UAE [...] |
2008-06-03 03:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SY AE |
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MFA APPRECIATES NAHR AL-BARID REBUILDING EFFORT [...] (SBU) Noting the UAE had only "sketchy" information on the June 23 pledging conference to address reconstruction needs of Lebanon's Narh al-Barid refugee camp (reftel), Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan told the Charge June 5 that UAE policy would continue to focu [...] |
2008-06-05 08:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID UNRWA LE AE |
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UAE REACTS MATTER-OF-FACTLY TO TIP REPORT [...] The UAEG welcomed the Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released June 4, citing it as constructive feedback for UAE efforts to combat the scourge of trafficking. Acknowledging that TIP remains a significant problem, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and head of the [...] |
2008-06-05 10:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG AE |
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TREASURY U/S LEVEY MEETING WITH UAE CENTRAL BANK [...] (S) Summary: On June 2, Treasury U/S Stuart Levey discussed Iran and the UAE's FATF mutual evaluation with UAECentral Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al-Suwaidi. A-Suwaidi explained that he had not seen much groth in the portfolios of Iranian banks in the UAE In response to U/S Levey's question [...] |
2008-06-08 10:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PTER KTFN PREL IR AE |
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SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: AMERICA AND IRAN [...] SUMMARY: Local media perceives an increase in volume and stridency toward Iran by both Israel and the U.S., though alleged causes vary: "Al-Ittihad" accuses PM Ehud Olmert of rattling sabers to divert attention from corruption charges; "Gulf News" suggests that Israel wants to push a confrontat [...] |
2008-06-12 13:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
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INVITATION DELIVERED AND REITERATED FOR GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO [...] (SBU) On June 11, A/DCM and TDY ECONOFF met with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani to follow up on the invitation to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Meeting in Madrid, Spain, June 16-18. The formal invitation was provided by Spain, but Post had str [...] |
2008-06-12 13:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL TER KGIC KNNP AE |
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LEBANON SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FUNDING [...] (C) Ambassador delivered ref A non-paper on funding for a special tribunal for Lebanon to UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) on January 17. AbZ reviewed the paper carefully and took note of the sums required for the tribunal. Without responding directly whether the UAE might contr [...] |
2008-01-17 13:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL LE AE |
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UAE-IRAQ RELATIONS ON THE EVE OF FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] (S) As the U.S. and Iraq prepare to co-host, on UAE soil, the Friends of Iraq Conference June 17-19, we offer a few thoughts on the UAE's policy vis-a-vis Iraq and potential opportunities to deepen mutual engagement between the two nations. The Conference follows closely after UAE Foreign Min [...] |
2008-06-15 15:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER IR IZ AE |
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PRODUCTIVE JUDICIAL CONFERENCE IN ABU DHABI [...] (U) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the "International Conference of the Presidents of the Supreme Courts of the World" March 23-24, 2008, in Abu Dhabi. Jurists from 32 countries attended the Conference, which focused on relations between federal and local judicial systems; twenty-first [...] |
2008-06-17 04:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KJUS AE |
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UAE RELAYS IYAD ALLAWI'S REQUEST FOR PERSONAL [...] (C) During a January 17 farewell call by the Ambassador, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) passed a note and long list of names which he said followed up on a discussion Ambassador Crocker had while in Abu Dhabi last November (reftel). The document stresses Dr. Iyad Allawi's requ [...] |
2008-01-17 14:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MOPS OVIP IZ AE |
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SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF COMMERCE UNDER SECRETARY MARIO [...] (C) Embassy Abu Dhabi welcomes the June 23-24 visit of U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Under Secretary Mario Mancuso. We have scheduled meetings with both BG Mohammed Al-Qamzi, the head of Dubai's General Directorate of State Security and the UAE Chair of the Coun [...] |
2008-06-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | ECON ETRD OTRA BEXB ETTC AE |
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First Female Judge Appointed in UAE [...] Summary: On March 26, 2008, UAE President and Abu Dhabi Ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed the first female judge in the UAE. This landmark decision to break the gender gap in the judiciary was received matter-of-factly in the UAE, and the idea seems to have sufficient tractio [...] |
2008-06-20 04:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SCUL KDEM KWMN KMPI AE |
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US-UAE JOINT COUNTERPROLIFERATION SEMINARS HIGHLIGHT [...] As part of the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, the US and the UAE held a two-day counter-proliferation workshop for prosecutors and judges in Dubai. The workshop was held under the sponsorship of the UAE Minister of Justice, His Excellency Hadif J. Al Dhahiri, and h [...] |
2008-06-24 07:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL KCEM KOMC ETTC AE |
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UAE FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAQ ISSUES [...] (S) Summary: On the margins of the Friends of Iraq Conference held in Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Crocker and General Petraeus discussed potential UAE contributions to Iraq with Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) June 19, and used a subsequent lunch conversation with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince M [...] |
2008-06-25 04:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER IR IZ AE |
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FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL SEEKS MORE POWERS BUT MAY SKIP [...] (SBU) The members and leaders of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) are urging the UAEG to expand the FNC's power in two ways: 1) a stronger mechanism for ensuring the implementation of FNC recommendations, and 2) increased oversight authority over cabinet members. Both would enhance the " [...] |
2008-06-26 12:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KMPI AE |
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UAE APPROACH TO FOREIGN ASSISTANCE [...] (C) The following answers to ref A (para four) questions are based on Post understanding of UAE foreign aid trends and are developed without specific inquiries to the UAEG. Conclusions are therefore Post's considered judgment rather than stated UAEG goals. (Comment: Post is uncomfortable wit [...] |
2008-06-26 15:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID ECIN PHUM ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
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AMF SIGNS IRAQ DEBT RESCHEDULING [...] (SBU) On June 24, Dr. Jassim Al-Mannai, Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund told Econchief that he had recently signed a debt rescheduling agreement with Iraq's Minister of Finance in Jordan. Iraq is currently the largest debtor to the AMF. 2. (SBU) In res [...] |
2008-06-29 04:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON IZ AE |
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BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENCE [...] (SBU) On July 9, TDY ECONOFF met with Azmat Rana, Sales and Marketing Manager for the Giffin Establishment, regarding license 050072150 for a post-shipment end-use check on CH-47D helicopter spare parts for the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters (GHQ). ECONOFF explained the background for t [...] |
2008-07-10 05:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC US AE |
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UAE PRESIDENT KHALIFA GIVES RARE INTERVIEW -- MINIMIZES UAE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who rarely addresses the press, gave an interview with Lebanese newspaper Al Nahar June 28, touching on UAE security, Lebanon, UAE policy toward Iran, sovereign wealth funds, Arab labor in the UAE, nuclear cooperation, and the propos [...] |
2008-06-30 05:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM AE |
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UAE MFA ON NON-PROLIFERATION ISSUES [...] (S) On June 30, ECONCHIEF and TDY ECONOFF met with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani to follow up on several non-proliferation related issues and to deliver ISN nonpapers, including reftel A relating to implementing robustly paragraph 11 of UNSCR 1803, and to discuss [...] |
2008-07-02 07:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP AE |
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BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE CHECK ON LICENCE APPLICATION [...] (U) On July 1, ECONCHIEF and TDY ECONOFF met with Colonel Muhair Ali Al Khatri, General Manager, and Major Mohammed Ali Al Shamsi, Operations Officer, of the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) regarding license 050104817 for the export of carbines, accessories, and training. ECO [...] |
2008-07-06 04:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC US AE |
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UPDATE ON UAE'S NUCLEAR POWER PLANS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 10. 2. (C) Summary: Econchief and TDY Econoff met with Executive Affairs Authority Director of Economic Affairs David Scott and EAA member Hamad Al-Kaabi on July 1 to discuss UAE progress on the Section 123 Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and t [...] |
2008-07-06 04:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP ECON EINV AE |
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VISIT OF COMMERCE UNDER SECRETARY MARIO MANCUSO JUNE 22-24, [...] (SBU) Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Mario Mancuso visited the UAE from June 22-24, 2008 and met with key UAE government and commercial interlocuters to discuss export control, counterproliferation and foreign direct investment issues. During this visit U/S Mancuso met w [...] |
2008-07-08 09:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | ECON ETRD OTRA IR BEXB ETTC AE |
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BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENCE [...] (U) On July 8, TDY ECONOFF and OFAC Treasury Attache met with Mr. Pierre Dupas, Managing Director of the Hassani Clearing and Forwarding (HCF) Company, regarding license 050056087 for a post-shipment end-use check on CH47C helicopter spare parts for the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters (G [...] |
2008-07-10 12:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC US AE |
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UAE 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA), Embassy Abu Dhabi has compiled a list of U.S. citizen expropriation claims and investment disputes involving the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy is currently aware o [...] |
2008-07-15 12:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
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DELIVERY OF LETTER ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT TO UAE OFFICIAL [...] On July 15, TDY ECONOFF met with UAE Ministry of Economy Assistant Under Secretary for Companies and Control Affairs Mr. Humaid Ali Bin Butti Al Muhairi to deliver the letter in reftel regarding the Arab League Boycott. ECONOFF explained the purpose of the letter and hande | ||||