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| Identifier | Subject | Date | Office | Classification | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0901OF02RPODUBAI288 |
IRAN REGIONAL PRESENCE OFFICE DUBAI: WINDOW ON IRAN - JULY [...] (S) Iranian Doctor Alleges Many More Deaths Than Officially Acknowledged: A gynecologist applying for a visa in Dubai described a frenetic scene in the hospitals during the unrest sparked by the disputed election. He was called in to provide support and ended up working three straight shifts - [...] |
2009-07-15 11:52:00 | Iran RPO Dubai | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PHUM ECON IR |
| 092OF5 |
CORRECTED TEXT: THE FIRST SCIENCE ENVOYS AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY [...] (SBU)Summary: The Secretary announced the U.S. Science Envoy Program on November 3. The Science Envoys will seek to identify new opportunities and build new partnerships in Science and Technology (S&T) cooperation. The first three envoys will begin travel in January and February, and posts are [...] |
2009-12-11 03:01:00 | Secretary of State | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ISCON KISL KSCA OEXC OVIP PREL SCUL SENV SOCI |
| 09ABIDJAN104 |
FORCES NOUVELLES SPOKESMAN CLARIFIES OUAGA IV [...] (C) Summary. In a February 10 meeting, Minister of Tourism and Forces Nouvelles (FN) Spokesman Sidiki Konate confirmed that the Ouaga IV agreement returns civilian control of the north to the government but stressed that the FN will retain military control of the north until after the election. [...] |
2009-02-11 12:35:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR KDEM EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN114 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: UN'S UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: Per reftel, post surveyed the primary human rights organizations in Cote d'Ivoire to inquire about their participation in the United Nation's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Human Rights process. Cote d'Ivoire will undergo review in December 2009. In order to prepare for the [...] |
2009-02-13 14:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM UNHRC IV |
| 09ABIDJAN115 |
DEMARCHE ON LIABILITY AND REDRESS UNDER THE [...] On February 12, econoff delivered reftel demarche to two representatives of the Ministry of the Environment, Water, and Forests: Patrick Pedia, national point of contact for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB), and Augustin Kone, national point of contact for the Biosafety Clearing-House [...] |
2009-02-13 14:50:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD PREL TBIO KPAO IV |
| 09ABIDJAN125 |
ABIDJAN: ASSESSING THE NEED FOR INCREASED [...] (U) In response to reftel A, Embassy submits the following assessment of Cote d'Ivoire's need for increased law enforcement and judicial training. Point of contact for this report is ARSO Marc Trahan (phone: 225.2249.4448 IVG 783). 2. (U) Cote d'Ivoire's non-military security forces face bo [...] |
2009-02-18 10:40:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ASEC PGOV SOCI KCRM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN129 |
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO [...] Embassy received by fax a condolence message from President Laurent Gbagbo to President Obama regarding the airline crash that occurred near Buffalo, New York. Please find Embassy translation of the original French text in paragraph 2. 2. Begin translation of text. To His Excellency Mr [...] |
2009-02-19 13:16:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP IV |
| 09ABIDJAN14 |
NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO [...] Embassy received by fax a message from President Laurent Gbagbo to President Bush on the occasion of the New Year. Please find Embassy translation of the original French text in paragraph 2. 2. Begin translation of text. To His Excellency George Walker Bush President of the United State [...] |
2009-01-06 16:26:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP IV |
| 09ABIDJAN166 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: GOVERNMENT POSTPONES HANDOVER OF [...] (C) Summary: Just hours before it was to take place, Minister of Interior Desire Tagro forced the postponement of a March 4 ceremony marking the handover of administrative powers by the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN) in Bouake to civilian government authorities. He said that without mixed brigades (j [...] |
2009-03-10 16:10:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM MARR SOCI EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN168 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: TOUR D'HORIZON WITH FOREIGN [...] (SBU) Ambassador met with Foreign Minister Bakayoko on March 10 to discuss a variety of topics including HIPC, the situation in Guinea, Sudan, Iraq, and Cote d'Ivoire's new policy regarding visas for Americans. The key points from the conversation are noted below. 2. (C) HIPC: FM Bakayoko, [...] |
2009-03-12 13:03:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SNAR ECON CVIS IV |
| 09ABIDJAN171 |
CORRUPTION ARTICLE PROVOKES DESTRUCTION OF [...] (U) On February 28, the "Nouveau Reveil," a newspaper closely affiliated with former President Henri Konan Bedie's PDCI political party, announced it would publish an article on the theft of 4 billion CFA (approximately 8 million USD) by government officials with ties to President Gbagbo. Th [...] |
2009-03-12 14:49:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN175 |
IDENTIFICATION/VOTER REGISTRATION EXTENDED [...] (SBU) Summary. The identification/voter registration process has been extended until March 30 in some regions and until early April for those persons affected by the reconstitution of civil registries. Identification/voter registration of Ivoirians living in 19 foreign countries began on Marc [...] |
2009-03-17 10:00:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV EAID KDEM PREL SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN178 |
OUATTARA SEES LACK OF WILL TO HOLD ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary. RDR president Ouattara told Ambassador that President Gbagbo has no political will to hold an election and is taking steps to delay the process. Ouattara said it is technically feasible to hold the presidential election in 2009 and urged the international community to send a stron [...] |
2009-03-17 16:10:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN185 |
FACILITATOR'S REPRESENTATIVE SAYS KEEP PRESSING [...] (C) Summary: In a March 10 conversation, Ambassador Boureima Badini (Facilitator Blaise Compaore's representative in Abidjan) urged that the US and other donors keep pressing for elections in 2009. He expressed concern that the political will to hold elections has faded as it has become incre [...] |
2009-03-19 16:28:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM ECON EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN186 |
MALNUTRITION IN NORTHERN COTE D'IVOIRE UNDERSCORES [...] (U) SUMMARY: The absence of a functioning government in the north of Cote d'Ivoire and ongoing insecurity in the west are having increasingly negative effects on the resident populations. A SMART survey conducted in July 2008 revealed that the global acute malnutrition (GAM) rate in northern [...] |
2009-03-20 15:43:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAID PHUM PGOV PREL EAGR SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN194 |
BETTING ON DUST: A VISIT TO AN ARTISANAL GOLD MINE [...] (U) SUMMARY: Rural villages carry out artisanal gold mining in northwestern Cote d'Ivoire. Yields are minuscule, and mining operations are done by hand. Mines in the north are still primarily under the control of the Forces Nouvelles. Poloff visited the artisanal mining village of Zievas [...] |
2009-03-24 07:32:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EMIN ECON IV |
| 09ABIDJAN197 |
OPPOSITION PARTY PRESIDENT DETAINED FOR REMARKS ON [...] (U) Summary. The national security agency (DST), at the request of the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, detained Kobena Anaky, president of a small opposition political party, March 20-21. Anaky's detention was the result of remarks he made regarding recent events in Madagascar on a March [...] |
2009-03-25 08:20:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN205 |
COTE D'IVOIRE'S CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OFF COURSE [...] (U) Summary. At a recent briefing for the diplomatic community, Ivorian aviation officials discussed changes in security measures at Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport in Abidjan. In the course of their briefing, the Ivorians repeatedly confused airport security measures with aviat [...] |
2009-03-27 10:58:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EAIR ECON IV |
| 09ABIDJAN214 |
THE "PEACE AND ZEN" MAN: AN INSIDER'S TAKE ON [...] (C) SUMMARY: President Gbagbo's legal advisor (and goddaughter) reveals a different side of Cote d'Ivoire's most senior statesman and political figure, painting him as a man of "peace and zen" who prefers to focus on the intellectual, theoretical side of politics and leave the everyday matte [...] |
2009-03-31 14:25:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PINR ECON IV |
| 09ABIDJAN22 |
MILITARY ISSUES RESOLVED IN OUAGA IV (THE FOURTH [...] (SBU) Summary. The Ouagadougou Political Agreement's (OPA) fourth supplementary agreement (often referred to as Ouaga IV) addresses military issues that have blocked disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR), including grades, ranks, and the establishment of a new army. This cable [...] |
2009-01-12 16:32:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR PGOV KDEM EAID PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN220 |
FATE OF THE COMZONES MAY BE STALLING OUAGA IV [...] (C) Summary. Implementation of the fourth supplementary agreement (Ouaga IV) to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) is proving challenging, particularly with regard to the fate of the comzones. The Office of the OPA Facilitator's Special Representative told Poloff that, according to Oua [...] |
2009-04-02 13:43:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN223 |
TEACHERS' STRIKE IN COTE D'IVOIRE REFLECTS FRAYING SOCIAL [...] No summary [...] |
2009-04-02 16:27:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SOCI ECON KPAO IV |
| 09ABIDJAN226 |
FPI BLOCKING OUAGA IV TO DELAY ELECTIONS? [...] (C) Summary. Alain Lobognon, the Prime Minister's Communications Advisor, told Ambassador he believes President Gbagbo's camp is blocking implementation of the fourth supplementary agreement (Ouaga IV) to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) in order to delay elections because they fear [...] |
2009-04-06 15:35:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN227 |
DIFFICULT ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN CENTRAL-WESTERN [...] Summary. During a March 16-19 visit to the central-western region of Cote d'Ivoire, DCM and econoff found residents and local leaders to be greatly concerned about economic conditions, despite improved security in the area. The national political crisis has hampered the area's economic progr [...] |
2009-04-07 09:27:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON PGOV EMIN SENV EAGR EFIN EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN229 |
CREDIT HARD TO OBTAIN IN COTE D'IVOIRE [...] Summary. The Ivoirian banking sector is made up of 18 banks, approximately half of which are undercapitalized. Banks here play a relatively small role in the economy, even when compared with banks in other low-income countries. The lack of credit is an element that impedes the expansion of th [...] |
2009-04-08 10:06:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN ECON IV |
| 09ABIDJAN239 |
AUTOMATIC FUEL-PRICING REGIME HAS ITS FIRST IMPACT [...] Summary. On April 14, 2009, fuel prices at the pump in Abidjan decreased approximately 4 to 7 percent in response to a GOCI mandate. The decrease was the first change in prices made in accordance with a fuel-pricing mechanism the GOCI agreed to as part of its IMF program. End summary. 2. [...] |
2009-04-15 16:03:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG EFIN ECON PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN244 |
FN URGE PM TO RESIGN [...] (U) Summary. Forces Nouvelles (FN) delegates met in Bouake April 12-13 and issued a communique on April 14 rejecting accusations that they are responsible for stalling implementation of the fourth supplementary agreement (Ouaga IV) to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA). The communique [...] |
2009-04-17 07:36:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN246 |
PRIME MINISTER PROMISES PROGRESS ON ELECTIONS [...] (C) Summary: In an April 15 meeting, Prime Minister Soro told Ambassador that he has sent a draft decree containing a proposed election date to President Gbagbo for approval. With the recent USG statement on HIPC and elections clearly in mind, he sought to reassure Ambassador that the Primature [...] |
2009-04-17 12:31:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM MARR EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN250 |
MEDIA REACTION: DEPARTMENT STATEMENT ON COTE D'IVOIRE'S [...] Summary: Local press reported positively on the State Department's March 30, 2009, press statement urging Cote d'Ivoire to maintain its economic and political reform commitments under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. Most of the dailies, including pro-government a [...] |
2009-04-20 11:10:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EFIN SOCI PGOV PREL KPAO IV |
| 09ABIDJAN265 |
FORCES NOUVELLES WARNS OPA IN JEOPARDY IF NO [...] (U) Summary. The FN leadership met on April 20 and issued a declaration that said elections are technically possible and must take place in 2009. The FN reserved the right to reconsider their participation in the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) after 2009. They expressed their confidenc [...] |
2009-04-22 15:41:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN267 |
GICNT JOINT DEMARCHE ON PROPOSED AGENDA FOR 2009 [...] (U) PolEcon Chief delivered demarche in reftel jointly with Russian Embassy Political Counselor Alexander Kravchenko on April 22 to Konan Kouadio, Cote d'Ivoire's focal point for the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Netherlands does not have a diplomatic mission in Cote d'Iv [...] |
2009-04-23 07:38:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KNNP PREL PTER MNUC KGIC RS NL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN277 |
WORKERS' PARTY SAYS OPA DEFUNCT [...] (C) Summary. Francis Wodie, president of the small Ivoirian Workers' Party (PIT), told Ambassador that the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) is defunct and that a National Forum should be held to identify durable solutions to the country's political crisis. End Summary. PIT Says OPA De [...] |
2009-04-29 12:30:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN281 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: GBAGBO SAYS HE AND SORO ON THE SAME [...] (C) Summary: President Gbagbo was upbeat about the likelihood of elections in 2009 when I met with him on April 27. He said his key concern is no longer the identification process but achieving reunification of the country and the disarmament of the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN). Gbagbo asserted th [...] |
2009-04-30 06:38:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM MARR IV |
| 09ABIDJAN295 |
DEMARCHE ON STATUS OF NEW PORT STATES AGREEMENT [...] (U) Emboff delivered demarche in reftel on April 30 to Dr. Jeanson Djobo, Director of Fisheries at the Ministry of Animal Production and Fisheries. Djobo, who said he attended the second session of the FAO Technical Consultation in January 2009 in Rome, was not aware of the next round of the [...] |
2009-05-05 10:18:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIS SENV AORC ETRD FAO IV |
| 09ABIDJAN299 |
HIKE IN ELECTRICITY RATES UNLIKELY TO PRODUCE [...] Summary. In an effort to decrease government subsidies to the electricity sector, and in line with recommendations from international financial institutions, the GOCI raised most household electricity rates by 10 percent effective April 30. Previous increases in electricity rates have not g [...] |
2009-05-08 15:26:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG ECON EFIN PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN300 |
UPDATE ON THE IDENTIFICATION/VOTER REGISTRATION [...] (SBU) Summary. The "catch up" identification/voter registration process has been extended once again. It will end in Abidjan on May 10, but has not even begun in other areas of the country. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) will set up approximately 1500 registration centers nation [...] |
2009-05-11 12:06:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN309 |
MODEL ANTI-TIP EFFORTS IN SOUTHEASTERN COTE [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Government of Cote d'Ivoire (GoCI)has implemented a robust and comprehensive program to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) in the southeastern part of the country, with technical and financial assistance from the German development agency GTZ. The southeast is a major tra [...] |
2009-05-13 08:22:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PHUM SOCI PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN311 |
UPDATE ON THE IDENTIFICATION/VOTER REGISTRATION [...] (SBU) Summary. The "catch up" identification/voter registration process has been extended once again. It will end in Abidjan on May 10, but has not even begun in other areas of the country. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) will set up approximately 1500 registration centers nation [...] |
2009-05-13 08:22:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN314 |
PROGRESS TOWARDS REUNIFICATION BEGINS WITH [...] (SBU) Summary. Cote d'Ivoire took another step forward in implementing the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA) with the launching of mixed brigades on May 8. Composed of police and gendarmes from both the Armed Forces of the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN) and the national security forces (FDS), t [...] |
2009-05-14 15:04:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV MARR MCAP IV |
| 09ABIDJAN315 |
PRAISE AND SKEPTICISM ACCOMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT OF [...] (SBU) Summary. The Government of Cote d'Ivoire has announced that the first round of the presidential election will be held on November 29, 2009. This is generally considered a positive development demonstrating that pressure from the international community to hold elections bore fruit. H [...] |
2009-05-18 12:18:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN346 |
IVOIRIAN WOMEN HELD BACK BY SOCIETY, POVERTY AND [...] (U) Summary. Ivoirian jurisprudence puts women on an equal footing with men and protects their rights. However, these laws are infrequently enforced due to ignorance of the law or societal pressures. Ivoirian women from diverse sectors of society told Emboffs that Ivoirian women, especially [...] |
2009-06-02 13:14:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KWMN SOCI KJUS IV |
| 09ABIDJAN35 |
FINANCE MINISTER DOCUMENTS PROGRESS MADE TO MEET [...] No summary [...] |
2009-01-15 14:01:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN EAID PGOV PREL ECON IV |
| 09ABIDJAN350 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: UN CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION [...] (U) Summary. SRSG Choi held a press conference on May 27 to counter misinformation about the UN certification of Cote d'Ivoire's election. There has been confusion among both Ivoirians and the international community about how the certification will be conducted. Choi clarified the certific [...] |
2009-06-03 12:27:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL KDEM UN IV |
| 09ABIDJAN36 |
COMMENT ON DOL DRAFT LIST FOR TVPRA [...] (C) Embassy Abidjan believes Cote d'Ivoire should be deleted from the Department of Labor's (DOL) draft list, prepared under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA), for production of gold using child labor. 2. (C) Gold production is concentrated in the northern, sav [...] |
2009-01-15 16:01:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EIND ELAB ETRD PHUM SOCI KTIP IV |
| 09ABIDJAN366 |
PRESIDENT GBAGBO FINALLY VISITS WESTERN COTE [...] (SBU) Summary. On June 7, President Gbagbo amid tight security embarked on a ten day trip to the west and northwest of the country. His visit to the west is a political and personal triumph as he has not been able to travel to the west since the country was divided in 2002. The visit, which [...] |
2009-06-10 15:34:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN37 |
REQUEST FOR CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND [...] The information in this cable is in response to the questions under points A through E in paragraph 9 of reftel. 2. A. Cote d'Ivoire has ratified International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 138 regarding the minimum age for employment and ILO Convention 182 regarding the worst forms o [...] |
2009-01-15 16:09:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN382 |
GBAGBO INTERVENES TO STOP PORT STRIKE [...] (U) Summary. A three-week-long strike at the Port of Abidjan ended June 17 after President Gbagbo promised to resolve all of the striking dock workers' grievances and ordered the release of workers who had been jailed. The strike resulted in some violence and a major disruption of port opera [...] |
2009-06-19 14:31:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB EWWT ECON PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN386 |
INVITING IRANIAN OFFICIALS TO JULY 4 EVENT [...] (C) Iran has an embassy in Cote d'Ivoire and, per reftel, COM decided to invite the resident Iranian Ambassador. An embassy driver attempted to deliver the invitation on June 16 and again on June 18. On both occasions, Iranian embassy personnel refused to accept delivery of the invite. Embas [...] |
2009-06-23 15:34:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | ODIP PREL IR |
| 09ABIDJAN391 |
IVOIRIAN GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO TIER 2 WATCH LIST [...] (U) SUMMARY: Embassy has informed the Ministry of Family that Cote d'Ivoire will face sanctions in 2011 if the country continues to remain on Tier 2 Watch List status. Representatives of both the Ministry of Family and the National Committee to Fight Trafficking told Poloff that they are ham [...] |
2009-06-26 13:02:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP PGOV PHUM PREL SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN402 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: GBAGBO REVIVES ROLE OF [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Badini (the Facilitator's representative in Abidjan) believes that Cote d'Ivoire is entering a critical phase as the identification process ends and compilation of the electoral list begins. He anticipates a hard fought battle among the political parties that could get [...] |
2009-07-01 15:23:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN406 |
ELECTIONS IN COTE D'IVOIRE: THE MYTH AND THE [...] C) Summary: Although key figures in the Ivorian government and opposition continue to insist publicly that elections must be held as scheduled on November 29, resident diplomats are highly skeptical, as are most politically-savvy Ivorians. The gap between public pronouncements and the behind-t [...] |
2009-07-02 14:30:00 | Embassy Abidjan | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV KDEM PREL EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN410 |
IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1874 AND INFORMATION ON [...] DCM delivered demarches in reftels and nonpaper in reftel B to Ambassador Idrissa Bayo, Director of the Americas division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Bayo thanked DCM for the demarche and pledged the Government of Cote d'Ivoire's support in implementing UNSCR 1874. Ambassador B [...] |
2009-07-06 12:24:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP ECON EFIN MNUC MTCRE PARM PREL KN IV |
| 09ABIDJAN411 |
IDENTIFICATION/VOTER REGISTRATION ENDS, BUT MUCH [...] (SBU) Summary. The identification/voter registration process, which began almost one year ago, ended formally on June 30. The fact that it was carried out without violence is a major step forward in the peace process. The accuracy of the results could, however, be questioned. Accusations of [...] |
2009-07-06 14:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN417 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: SRSG PONDERING UNOCI'S FUTURE [...] (C) Summary: Given the increasing likelihood that elections scheduled for November 29 may be postponed, SRSG Choi has begun consulting with resident diplomats about the future of UNOCI. An extension of UNOCI's mandate through December 2009 is anticipated when the Security Council meets to revi [...] |
2009-07-09 15:13:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV DPKO KDEM MARR IV |
| 09ABIDJAN430 |
UNOCI SAYS DDR UNLIKELY BEFORE ELECTION [...] (C) Summary. Ouaga IV (the fourth supplementary agreement to the Ouagadougou Political Agreement (OPA)) calls for disarmament of the Forces Nouvelles (FAFN) and dismantlement of the militias to be completed two months before the presidential election, currently scheduled to be held on Novembe [...] |
2009-07-16 14:51:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MARR KDEM KPKO UN IV |
| 09ABIDJAN444 |
PM SORO REITERATES VIABILITY OF ELECTIONS IN [...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Soro told Ambassador July 15 that elections will be held as scheduled on November 29, despite widespread skepticism. He deplored the cost of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), and insisted that the process must come to an end. Unlike key political party rep [...] |
2009-07-20 15:43:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM EAID PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN449 |
DEMARCHE ON RESULTS OF US-RUSSIA PRESIDENTIAL [...] (U) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssouf Bakayoko on July 20. The Minister had recently returned from attending the Non-Aligned Movement leaders summit in Sharm el-Sheikh and said it was very reassuring to see the U.S. and Russia making an effort to res [...] |
2009-07-21 15:39:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREL RS IV |
| 09ABIDJAN457 |
GOCI LAUNCHES REMEDIATION PROGRAM TO COMBAT CHILD [...] No summary [...] |
2009-07-27 06:31:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB ECON SOCI PGOV PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN475 |
REQUEST FOR INCREASED ENGAGEMENT ON EFFORTS TO [...] (U) SUMMARY: Gender-based violence (GBV) is a widespread problem in Cote d'Ivoire, particularly in regions where the conflict displaced large numbers of people. The Ivoirian government is currently implementing anti-GBV projects in 18 departments in the north, west, and center of Cote d'Ivoi [...] |
2009-08-04 13:15:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | KWMN PHUM PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN49 |
GOVERNMENT CUTS GAS PRICES [...] The Government of Cote d'Ivoire announced on January 14 a 4 to 8 percent reduction in the price of gasoline and lamp oil. This measure, which went into effect at midnight on January 16, reflects the decrease in the price of oil on the international market (USD 36.43 a barrel on January 14). [...] |
2009-01-22 08:35:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV ECON SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN523 |
PRESIDENTIAL DECREES BUY ELECTORAL COMMISSION MORE [...] (U) SUMMARY: On August 25, President Gbagbo signed three presidential decrees that give the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) more time to produce and post the provisional electoral list. Although the provisional electoral list was originally scheduled to be published on August 29, th [...] |
2009-09-08 07:47:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN550 |
Ambassador Addresses Association of International [...] Description of activity: On September 12, 2009, U.S. Ambassador to the Cote d'Ivoire Wanda L. Nesbitt offered remarks at a conference on development and corruption organized by the Association of International Visitors of Cote d'Ivoire (Association Ivoirienne des Visiteurs Internationaux aux U [...] |
2009-09-21 13:28:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV KPAO OEXC SCUL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN571 |
RUSSIAN BUSINESS PRESENCE IN AFRICA (C-CI9-01825) [...] No summary [...] |
2009-10-02 06:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PINR BBSR ECON EINV CV |
| 09ABIDJAN576 |
PURPORTED PROVISIONAL ELECTORAL LIST DELIVERED TO [...] (C) On the evening of October 1, SAGEM and the National Institute for Statistics (INS) presented Prime Minister Soro with an electronic copy (on USB thumb drives) of what they claimed was a provisional electoral list. Because President Laurent Gbagbo was traveling in the west on October 1, a [...] |
2009-10-05 15:38:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN581 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: CONTINGENCY PLANNING FOR GUINEAN REFUGEES [...] (SBU) On October 6, Poloff spoke to representatives from the Ivoirian government agency for refugees (SAARA), the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and the UN Office for the Coordinator of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) about possible repercussions of the crisis in Guinea. All three o [...] |
2009-10-06 12:42:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PREF PHUM PREL PGOV GV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN59 |
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GBAGBO TO PRESIDENT OBAMA [...] Embassy Abidjan received a message by fax to President Obama from President Laurent Gbagbo of Cote d'Ivoire. 2. Embassy translation of the French language message follows: Begin Text. Mister President: Your inauguration as 44th President of the United States of America offers me the [...] |
2009-01-26 12:58:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | OPDC PREL OVIP IV |
| 09ABIDJAN592 |
TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE MOVES FORWARD--SLOWLY [...] (U) Summary. Cote d'Ivoire's initial report for compliance with the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) is behind schedule. Nevertheless, it is still possible for the GOCI to meet the May 2010 deadline for EITI validation. End summary. 2. (U) In an October 8 meeting with [...] |
2009-10-14 14:46:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EMIN ENRG EPET PGOV PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN618 |
NEW COCOA SEASON: WHAT'S CHANGED, WHAT HASN'T, [...] (U) Summary. October 1 marked the official start of Cote d'Ivoire's 2009-2010 cocoa season. Experts expect this year's output to be the same as or somewhat less than last year's. In keeping with recommendations of the international financial institutions (IFIs), the Cocoa and Coffee Sector [...] |
2009-10-22 06:40:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR ECON EFIN IV |
| 09ABIDJAN627 |
IVORIAN VIEWS ON GUINEA [...] (C) Summary: The Ivorian government shares the USG view that Dadis Camara cannot be a candidate for president and is working with Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaore to persuade Camara to abandon presidential ambitions. President Gbagbo prefers to maintain a low profile with regard to Guine [...] |
2009-10-23 14:09:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR GV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN640 |
RENEWED SKIRMISH OVER NATIONALITY DELAYING [...] (C) Summary: Publication of the provisional electoral list remains stalled; key Ivorian leaders cannot agree on how to deal with 1.9 million cases in which names on the list have not been matched with a historical record. President Gbagbo reportedly favors immediate publication of a list that [...] |
2009-10-30 14:13:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN647 |
FRAUD SUMMARY (REVISED) Q ABIDJAN, COTE DQIVOIRE [...] Following is AbidjanQs fraud summary for April 2009 through August, 2009. 2. COUNTRY CONDITIONS: Cote dQIvoire has been a divided country since a 2002 failed coup attempt evolved into an armed rebellion that split the country in two. Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and New Forces leader G [...] |
2009-11-02 13:44:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC IV |
| 09ABIDJAN650 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON FDA REPORTABLE FOOD REGISTRY [...] On October 26, 2009 Ambassador Nesbitt delivered reftel demarche to the Minister of Agriculture Amadou Gon coulibaly. On November 3, post delivered a follow up demarche to the Director of American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Idrissa Bayo. NESBITT [...] |
2009-11-05 07:01:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ETRD ECON IV |
| 09ABIDJAN652 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, [...] During the week of October 19 Ambassador Nesbitt met with Ivorian Ambassador to the UN Alcide Djedje to solicit GoCI for support for resolutions on Iran, Burma and the DPRK as outlined in reftel. In addition, on November 3, 2009 post delivered all elements of reftel demarche to Ambassador [...] |
2009-11-05 07:22:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL UN IV |
| 09ABIDJAN653 |
DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PARTNERING FOR GLOBAL HUNGER [...] On November 3, 2009 post delivered the letter from Secretary Clinton and reftel details concerning the need to partner for global hunger and food security to Ambassador Idrissa Bayo, Director of American Affairs at the Cote d,Ivoire Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ambassador Bayo was very inter [...] |
2009-11-05 07:23:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR EAID ETRD IV |
| 09ABIDJAN66 |
PM SORO DISCUSSES ELECTION DELAY, HIPC WITH CARTER [...] (C) Summary. The Carter Center representative in Cote d'Ivoire, Sabina Vigani, told Emboffs that former President Jimmy Carter has offered to visit Cote d'Ivoire if it would advance the peace process. According to Vigani, President Gbagbo's governing FPI party remarked that such a visit is un [...] |
2009-01-28 08:34:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID ECON EFIN PGOV PREL KDEM IV |
| 09ABIDJAN666 |
DISPUTE OVER PROVISIONAL ELECTORAL LIST RESOLVED [...] (C) Summary: The three main political parties (the FPI, RDR, and PDCI) have apparently resolved their dispute, allowing publication of the provisional electoral list to move forward. An agreement to downplay nationality questions and deal "administratively" with the one million registrants who [...] |
2009-11-09 11:34:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN675 |
ELECTIONS OFFICIALLY POSTPONED, NO NEW DATE SET [...] (U) SUMMARY: On November 11, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) announced that presidential elections will not take place on November 29. The provisional voters' list has been printed, however, and the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) has begun distributing it. Acco [...] |
2009-11-13 13:47:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN68 |
PRIME MINISTER PLANS TO IMPLEMENT OUAGA IV [...] (SBU) Summary. The Prime Minister's Office has drafted an operational program for implementation of the fourth supplementary agreement (Ouaga IV) to the Ouagadougou Polib=Xo|WPthat the PNRRC has already reconfirmed the plans of 4,000 FN troops. He noted that the FN troops will also have to be [...] |
2009-01-29 17:23:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR PGOV KDEM EAID PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN687 |
YOUTH VIOLENCE FEARED DURING ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: International NGOs working on election issues, as well as Ivoirian civil society institutions are concerned about the potential for violence in the run up to elections, particularly among impoverished and unemployed youth, who have attached their economic hopes to their respe [...] |
2009-11-16 13:48:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN688 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: UNGA COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...] |
2009-11-16 14:13:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA IV |
| 09ABIDJAN70 |
UN FIELD COVERAGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN COTE D'IVOIRE [...] (U) SUMMARY: As requested in reftel, Poloff met with members of the National Human Rights Commission, civil society actors, and political party human rights representatives to assess the work of the Human Rights (HR) Division of the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI). In gene [...] |
2009-02-02 15:17:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL IV |
| 09ABIDJAN716 |
NORTH-CENTRAL COTE D'IVOIRE AWAITS ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Summary. Poverty in northern Cote d'Ivoire has worsened during the seven-year political/military crisis. The Forces Nouvelles (FN) still exert substantial control over the northern economy, levying significant taxes on some sectors. Additionally, businesses in the north have experie [...] |
2009-11-27 09:08:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR EFIN PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN722 |
ELECTION DATE PASSES WITH MINOR, PEACEFUL PROTESTS [...] (SBU) November 29, the date scheduled for presidential elections in Cote d'Ivoire, came and went with little fanfare. The GOCI made no official announcement on the postponed elections, leaving the November 11 statement (ref a) by Robert Mambe, the President of the Independent Electoral Comm [...] |
2009-12-01 09:20:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | KDEM PGOV SOCI IV |
| 09ABIDJAN732 |
IVOIRIAN COTTON SECTOR HANGING BY A THREAD [...] Summary. Poor management and world market factors, along with the seven-year military-political crisis, have resulted in a 63 percent reduction in Ivoirian cotton production since the late 1990s. Cotton is grown almost entirely in the Forces Nouvelles (FN)-controlled north, but the sector is s [...] |
2009-12-04 13:07:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD IV |
| 09ABIDJAN733 |
IVOIRIAN COTTON SECTOR HANGING BY A THREAD [...] Summary. Poor management and world market factors, along with the seven-year military-political crisis, have resulted in a 63 percent reduction in Ivoirian cotton production since the late 1990s. Cotton is grown almost entirely in the Forces Nouvelles (FN)-controlled north, but the sector is s [...] |
2009-12-04 13:07:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD IV |
| 09ABIDJAN734 |
IVOIRIAN COTTON SECTOR HANGING BY A THREAD [...] Summary. Poor management and world market factors, along with the seven-year military-political crisis, have resulted in a 63 percent reduction in Ivoirian cotton production since the late 1990s. Cotton is grown almost entirely in the Forces Nouvelles (FN)-controlled north, but the sector is s [...] |
2009-12-04 13:07:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | EAGR ECON ETRD IV |
| 09ABIDJAN758 |
COTE D'IVOIRE: 2009 COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM [...] (SBU) Summary: There were few changes or emerging trends regarding counterterrorism in Cote d'Ivoire in 2009. The ongoing political crisis continues to weaken police and security forces and increase the risk that foreign terrorists can use Cote d'Ivoire as an operational or financial base. P [...] |
2009-12-21 13:00:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PTER ASEC IV |
| 09ABIDJAN83 |
UPDATE ON THE IVOIRIAN NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (U) On January 22, Poloff met with President Victorine Wodie and Executive Secretary Dr. Gervais Boga of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDHCI) to discuss the commission's activities since it officially began work in July 2008. Wodie explained that the real work of the commission wil [...] |
2009-02-04 07:14:00 | Embassy Abidjan | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV IV |
| 09ABIDJAN91 |
OUAGA IV MAY RESOLVE THE CRISIS, BUT AT A COST [...] (S/NF) Summary: Since the Ouaga IV accord was signed in late December 2008, Embassy has noted widely varying reports about what the accord means, both in terms of what it requires each side to do, and the broader political implications. This message gives our analysis of Ouaga IV. We believe t [...] |
2009-02-06 16:10:00 | Embassy Abidjan | SECRET | PREL PGOV KDEM EAID IV |
| 09ABIDJAN92 |
PRESIDENT FIRES SECRETARY AS FIRST STEP IN [...] (U) On February 4, the President's spokesperson issued a communique, which he read on television, announcing that one of the President's secretaries, Emilienne Blehon Gome, was charged in court with using her position to extort 65,542,610 CFA (circa USD 131,000) from a mobile telephone company, [...] |
2009-02-06 17:37:00 | Embassy Abidjan | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KCRM KDEM ECON SOCI IV |
| 09ABUDHABI100 |
UAE DRAFT PRESS LAW HEADLINES AT FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL [...] (SBU) Summary: After lengthy delays and multiple appeals from journalists for the Federal National Council (FNC) to discuss the draft press law (ref B), the FNC took up the issue January 20 and forwarded the law for Cabinet consideration (the FNC's role is consultative, not legislative, so it [...] |
2009-01-25 14:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KPAO AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1001 |
UAE REQUEST FOR NTSB ASSISTANCE INTO AZZA AIR CRASH [...] (SBU) On October 25, General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Director General Saif Al Suwaidi called FAA Attache to request NTSB assistance with the investigation of the October 22 crash of a Boeing 707 cargo plan operated by Azza Air Transport. Al Suwaidi asked that the NTSB begin to assist w [...] |
2009-10-25 13:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV SU AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1007 |
REQUEST FOR NUCLEAR ADVOCACY POINTS [...] (U) This cable contains an action request in para 3. 2. (SBU) On October 22, Post delivered Commerce Secretary Locke's advocacy letter supporting GE-Hitachi's bid on the UAE's nuclear tender to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Executive Affairs Authority (EAA) Chairman Khald [...] |
2009-10-26 10:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KNNP PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1010 |
UAE LABOR MINISTER ON TRAFFICKING, SPONSORSHIP, AND STATE OF [...] (C) Summary. Addressing a group of foreign business leaders and diplomats on October 27, UAE Minister of Labor Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash discussed the country's problem with trafficking in persons, its fragmented labor market, the challenges of Emiratization, and high unemployment rates a [...] |
2009-10-27 14:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ELAB PGOV PHUM KTIP AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1015 |
SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY NAPOLITANO'S VISIT TO THE UNITED [...] (C) Madam Secretary: We look forward to your November 7-8 visit to Abu Dhabi. 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) and attained a commensurate level of politic [...] |
2009-10-29 11:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1016 |
UAE HAS NOT DISBURSED TOKYO PLEDGE FOR PAKISTAN [...] (C) On October 26 EconChief delivered Ref A talking points urging the UAE to disburse its $300 million Tokyo pledge for Pakistan to Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Director General Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi. (Note: As reported in Ref B, the ADFD has been tasked to implement the UAE's Toky [...] |
2009-10-29 13:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN EAID PGOV PAK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI102 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ACCESS [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Access Communications Systems (ACS), Dubai Internet City, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of Test Equipment (Ionizing Radiation Detectors) exported as No License Required by IXIA, Calabasa, CA. On Jan 22, 2009, Export Control Office [...] |
2009-01-26 06:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1029 |
UAE Censors Capping Their Black Pens [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the past several years the UAE has noticeably relaxed its censorship of print media images. Perhaps reflecting a generational change in leadership, nowhere is this change more tangible than in advertisements depicting female models. Changes in coverage of political issues ar [...] |
2009-11-03 06:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINS KPAO SCUL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1032 |
UAE Censors Capping Their Black Pens [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In the past several years the UAE has noticeably relaxed its censorship of print media images. Perhaps reflecting a generational change in leadership, nowhere is this change more tangible than in advertisements depicting female models. Changes in coverage of political issues ar [...] |
2009-11-03 11:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINS KPAO SCUL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1040 |
IRAN REFINED PRODUCT SANCTIONS: THE VIEW FROM THE UAE [...] (C) SUMMARY. The UAE's ties to Iranian refined product markets are likely limited to Dubai's involvement as a logistical hub for the storage and transshipment of these products. However, the UAE diesel market provides some relevant insight into the impact of refined product sanctions on Iran. [...] |
2009-11-04 12:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ENRG EPET PTER PGOV PREL IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1042 |
UAE REQUEST FOR ICAO CANDIDACY SUPPORT [...] (SBU) On October 15, Post received a diplomatic note (informal translation in para 3) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcing the UAE's decision to re-candidate its representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) within the third category for the period 2010-2013. [...] |
2009-11-05 05:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1043 |
UAE MEETING WITH LT GEN HOSTAGE AND MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMMAD [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Progress was made on a variety of CENTCOM-related issues during AFCENT (U.S. Air Forces Central) Commander Lt Gen Mike Hostage's meeting with UAE Air Force and Air Defense Chief Mohamad Sowaidon al-Gemzy on October 28. Although he proposed no dates, Sowaidan agreed to facilita [...] |
2009-11-05 06:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | MASS MOPS MARR PREL TC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI106 |
(S) UAE FOREIGN MINISTER ON BADR AIR OVERFLIGHT DENIALS [...] (S) Ambassador raised USG concerns about Badr Air operations in and through the UAE with Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) January 25, summarizing the sequence of demarches delivered in recent weeks (reftels), including the fact that Badr appeared to be operating out of Sharjah. AbZ h [...] |
2009-01-27 09:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL ETTC MASS IR SU AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1062 |
UAE NUCLEAR TENDER A BATTLE BETWEEN KOREA AND FRANCE [...] (C/NF) Summary: Abu Dhabi's upcoming award of a $40+ billion nuclear power contract (reftels) has attracted the highest levels of diplomatic and commercial advocacy. Secretaries Clinton and Napolitano both recently advocated for the GE/Hitachi bid with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bi [...] |
2009-11-10 13:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1063 |
IRAN: PROMINENT IRANIAN BUSINESSMAND SUPPORTS CRIPPLING [...] (C) Summary: A prominent Iranian businessman with connections to the regime sought out Ambassador to urge the adoption of crippling sanctions on Iran, even though they would negatively impact his own business position. End Summary. 2. (C) Ambassador met on 7 November with Farhad Farjam ( [...] |
2009-11-10 13:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV AE IR |
| 09ABUDHABI1065 |
GOLSTONE REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] On November 4 we conveyed reftel Goldstone Report demarche points to UAE Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Tariq Haidan, and separately to Ambassador Abdul Hamid, Director of American Affairs. Both will review the points, but neither MFA official offered a substantive reaction. OLSON [...] |
2009-11-12 06:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PTER UNGA IS AE KPAL PHUM |
| 09ABUDHABI1067 |
SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT AND ATTENDANCE AT THE 2009 DUBAI [...] (C) US Embassy Abu Dhabi and US Consulate General Dubai warmly welcome your visit to UAE to attend the 2009 Dubai Air Show. ------------------------------ Air Show Highlights ------------------------------ 2. (U) The Dubai Air Show is the third largest event of its type and is [...] |
2009-11-12 09:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | MARR MOPS PGOV PREL |
| 09ABUDHABI1068 |
AFGHAN INAUGURATION DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash on November 11. Gargash said he would inquire as to senior-level UAE representation at the Afghan Presidential inauguration, but could not as yet confirm the level of Emirati participation. Gargash [...] |
2009-11-12 11:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KDEM AF AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1069 |
(S) UAE MINISTER GARGASH DISCUSSES SITUATION IN YEMEN [...] (C) Ambassador asked Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash for UAE and GCC views on the situation in Yemen on November 11. Gargash said that although the November 10 GCC foreign ministers meeting in Doha had not originally had Yemen on the agenda, ministers engaged in a discussi [...] |
2009-11-12 11:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PINS KISL YM AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1070 |
UAE'S HIGH PROFILE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING [...] (SBU) Summary. In the five months since the State Department released its annual trafficking in persons(TIP) country reports, the UAE government has taken highly visible steps to crack down on human trafficking through enhanced measures of prevention, protection, and prosecution. Immediate re [...] |
2009-11-12 12:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM AE BG CH IN NP PK RP |
| 09ABUDHABI1077 |
UAE SUPPORTS U.S. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION [...] (SBU) On November 15, PolOff delivered Ref A demarche to the Director General of the National Transport Authority Dr. Nasser Saif Al Mansoori, who said the UAE would "definitely" support the U.S. candidacy for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category A, as it [...] |
2009-11-15 11:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC IMO EWWT PHSA KTIA PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1085 |
UAE GIVES NUCLEAR TENDER BIDDERS MORE TIME [...] (C/NF) Summary: According to a resident GE official, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has told the GE/Hitachi consortium they should submit a final offer on Abu Dhabi's $40+ billion nuclear power plant tender (reftels) by December 10. This surprise development came as many, including [...] |
2009-11-16 11:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1086 |
2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT FOR UAE [...] (SBU) Post presents the following update in response to reftel request for a summary of UAEG progress on selected anti-trafficking issues. 2. (SBU) In October, the Dubai Attorney General announced the creation of a permanent task force to handle human trafficking cases. The task force is a [...] |
2009-11-17 08:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1090 |
UAE - UNGA COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS RESOLUTIONS [...] (SBU) On November 19, DCM delivered reftel demarche to Mohammed Rashed Al Absi, Deputy Director of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Absi said he would be in contact with the UAE's UN delegation but offered no substantive response on Iran, Burma, or DPRK. OL [...] |
2009-11-19 09:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM UNGA AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1091 |
UAE ON ANTI-ISRAEL UNGA RESOLUTIONS AND PEACE PROCESS [...] (C) On November 19, DCM delivered reftel demarche to Mohammed Rashed Al Absi, Deputy Director of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Absi responded that resolutions in the UN are a secondary concern to the real issues of settlements and the status of Jerusalem. [...] |
2009-11-19 10:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNGA KPAL IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1092 |
UAE - UN SCALE OF ASSESSMENTS FOR PEACEKEEPING [...] (SBU) On November 19, DCM and French Deputy Head of Mission Vincent Floreani delivered reftel demarche to Mohammed Rashed Al Absi, Deputy Director of International Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Absi asked several questions about the current assessment scale and associate [...] |
2009-11-19 10:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL UNGA AORC FR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1096 |
G/TIP AMBASSADOR LUIS CDEBACA'S VISIT TO UAE [...] (SBU) Summary. During his November 9-11 visit to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador Luis CdeBaca, head of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (G/TIP), met with senior federal and emirate-level officials, and toured government and foreign shelters. UAE officials said they [...] |
2009-11-22 04:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG AE |
| 09ABUDHABI11 |
ROSE COLORED GLASSES??? THE UAE 2009 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (C) Summary. What was initially widespread denial that the global downturn would impact the UAE's development plans has now transitioned into open expressions of concern about economic prospects for 2009. Government [...] |
2009-01-05 13:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1101 |
SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF DOE DEPUTY SECRETARY PONEMAN [...] (U) Mission UAE looks forward to hosting Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman's December 8-10 visit to Abu Dhabi. THE UAE AND THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) In the past five years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the economic powe [...] |
2009-11-23 11:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG EPET KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1104 |
UAE RESPONSE: CUBA: COUNTRY BY COUNTRY REVIEW FOR [...] (SBU) Cuba and the UAE maintain diplomatic relations, but neither country has an embassy in the other capital. 2. (C) Embassy responses to reftel questions follow: - Has the UAE, in Post's opinion, worked to promote the advancement of democracy and human rights in Cuba? Post sees no e [...] |
2009-11-23 13:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETTC ETRD CU AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1105 |
UAE Unblocks Access to Top Israeli Internet Domain ".il" [...] (SBU) The United Arab Emirates unblocked access to web sites on the Israeli country code top-level domain ".il" earlier this month. Syria and the UAE were the only two countries in the Middle East and North Africa blocking the Israeli domain, a largely symbolic action because internet users can [...] |
2009-11-24 08:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PHUM KPAO SCUL TINT IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1107 |
UAE DEVELOPS FOOD SECURITY POLICY [...] (C) SUMMARY. Like the United States, UAE federal and local government officials are focused on promoting food security and expanding cooperation and partnership with foreign agricultural producers. The UAE imports over 85 percent of its agricultural needs, making food security a pressing chall [...] |
2009-11-24 11:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EAGR EAID ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1109 |
NEW CENTRAL BANK DIRECTIVE ON POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSONS [...] (C) Summary: On 2 August 2009, the UAE Central Bank (UAECB), issued a circular to local banks instructing them not to handle accounts belonging to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). The circular was issued in response to a shortcoming identified in the UAE's Middle East-North Africa Financial [...] |
2009-11-24 12:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PREL ECON AE |
| 09ABUDHABI111 |
EMIRATES HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION IN DISARRAY [...] No summary [...] |
2009-01-29 09:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV KTIP KMPI AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1110 |
UAE READY FOR JOINT CASH COURIER OPERATIONS [...] (S/NF) Summary: In a significant advance for our CT agenda, the UAE has agreed to operationalize cash courier interdiction with a joint training program in Al Ain (inter alia, home to a significant Afghan population). The UAE also provided us with the first detailed description of how they exe [...] |
2009-11-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1114 |
DUBAI WORLD "DEFAULTS" [...] (S/NF) Summary: On November 25, the Government of Dubai announced that parastatal conglomerate Dubai World had requested a debt standstill from creditors. The news shocked international investors, who had long expected Abu Dhabi to continue to bailout its neighbor's massive debt under the rubr [...] |
2009-11-30 10:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ECON PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1116 |
LEAHY HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW FOR DOD-FUNDED TRAINING [...] POST REQUESTS THE DEPARTMENT'S ASSISTANCE IN VETTING THE FOLLOWING UNITS AND UNIT COMMANDERS OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, WHO HAVE BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN A CENTCOM-SPONSORED JOINT COMBINED EXCHANGE TRAINING (JCET)EXERCISE ENTITLED ECHO DANCER/EASTERN EAGLE, [...] |
2009-12-01 11:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | MARR MASS MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1117 |
SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF DOE DEPUTY SECRETARY PONEMAN [...] (U) Mission UAE looks forward to hosting Deputy Secretary of Energy Poneman's December 8-10 visit to Abu Dhabi. Reftel provided a separate classified scenesetter. THE UAE AND THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) In the past five years, the United Ar [...] |
2009-12-01 11:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI112 |
ENGAGING ISLAM IN A NEW U.S. ADMINISTRATION -- NOTED CLERIC [...] (C) Summary: Moderate Islam -- carefully monitored by authorities -- is the accepted norm in the UAE. Clerics comfortable with the establishment's approach set the tone of Islamic discourse. In a private luncheon with one such active voice, Pol Chief was pressed to encourage a balanced USG a [...] |
2009-01-29 14:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL SCUL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1123 |
UAE ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT APPLICATION [...] (SBU) The responses below are keyed to reftel questions: A. Whether the host government requires participation in or cooperation with any of the three forms of the ALB or other international boycotts, for example by requiring that U.S. firms complete boycott compliance questionnaires or furn [...] |
2009-12-06 13:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD KBCT ECON UAE |
| 09ABUDHABI1131 |
UAE SUPPORT FOR WAY FORWARD IN AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] |
2009-12-09 09:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL KDEM AF AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1133 |
UAE FM on Middle East Peace [...] (S) Summary: UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ) told D/SEMEP David Hale on December 7 bold steps were needed to revive Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and again proposed a donors conference in support of East Jerusalem. AbZ said he expected Abu Mazen to remain in po [...] |
2009-12-10 11:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PGOV KPAL KWBG IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1136 |
EXTRANCHECK: CONTENT OCEAN GENERAL TRADING, DEIRA DUBAI, UAE [...] Ref email requested that post conduct five separate post-shipment verifications for numerous Laptop computers exported as No License Required by Laptop Plaza, Kenilworth, NJ. 2. On November 30 and Dec 1, 2009 Export Control Officer attempted to physically locate Content Ocean General Tra [...] |
2009-12-09 04:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1137 |
NIAG 9210: Pakistani Nuclear Entity Attempting to Procure [...] No summary [...] |
2009-12-14 03:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1144 |
EXTRANCHECK: RAPID DUBAI, SHARJAH AIRPORT, UAE. [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for Automatic Pilot systems exported as No License Required by Rapid LLC, Wichita, KS. 2. On November 30 and Dec 1, 2009 Export Control Officer attempted to physically locate Rapid Dubai at both the Sharjah Airport and t [...] |
2009-12-09 09:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1145 |
UAE Response: Somalia Demarche on Djibouti Peace Process [...] No summary [...] |
2009-12-16 12:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SO AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1146 |
EXTRANCHECK: SEACOR OFFSHORE LLC, DUBAI, UAE [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for a CNAV2050 GPS Instrument and related equipment exported as No License Required by C & C Technologies Inc., Lafayette, LA. 2. On December 1, 2009 Export Control Officer met with a Mr. Yarub Faisal, Technical Manager, [...] |
2009-12-09 09:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1148 |
EXTRANCHECK: COMPUTERLINKS FZC, DUBAI, UAE [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for Aircraft Radio Navigational equipment exported as No License Required by Blue Coat Systems, Fremont, CA. 2. On November 30, 2009 Export Control Officer met with a Mr. Tim Martin, Managing Director and Mr. Tabrez Surve [...] |
2009-12-09 09:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI115 |
UAE TO DISCUSS PA SUPPORT WITH MODERATE ARABS [...] (C) UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) told the Ambassador February 1, in the context of discussing reftel points on the urgent need for budget support to the Palestinian Authority (PA), that a group of Arab Foreign Ministers would meet in Abu Dhabi February 2 to discuss support for [...] |
2009-02-01 14:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1150 |
EXTRANCHECK: TOPCON CORPORATION, DUBAI AIRPORT FREEZONE, [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for Radio Navigational equipment exported as No License Required by Topcon Corporation, Livermore, CA. 2. On November 30, 2009 Export Control Officer met with a Mr. Talal Hanna, Sales and Marketing Executive, Positioning [...] |
2009-12-09 09:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1151 |
ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE WARNS DOE DEPSEC PONEMAN ABOUT IRAN [...] (S/NF) Summary: During a December 9 meeting in Abu Dhabi (other meetings reported septel), Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman told Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) that the USG shared many energy policy priorities with the UAE, including renewable energy development and th [...] |
2009-12-17 13:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PARM ENRG IR YM AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1154 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ERA FEAT GENERAL TRADING [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a pre-license check for application D428003: Civilian Aircraft Generator to be exported by Air Eagle Aviation, Costa Mesa, CA. 2. On December 9, 2009 Export Control Officer met with Mr. Alireza Pourmatin, Managing Director and Board Member, Era Feat [...] |
2009-12-10 10:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1159 |
US-UAE Cash Courier Task Force December Meeting [...] (S/NF) On December 14, EmbOffs participated in the second meeting of the US-UAE Cash Courier Task Force, to further planning for a DHS/ICE-led Bulk Cash Smuggling (BCS) training and practical exercise in February 2010. UAE State Security Directorate (SSD) Director General GEN Matar Al Shamsi k [...] |
2009-12-22 09:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI116 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TECHNOWORLD/BAX [...] Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at TechnoWorld and BAX Global, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of Computers and related equipment exported as No License Required by Alienware Corporation, Miami, FLA. 2. On Jan 28, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) met with Mr. V [...] |
2009-02-02 08:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1160 |
SUPPORTING UAE ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...] |
2009-12-15 12:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN AE AF |
| 09ABUDHABI1161 |
ABU DHABI INVESTMENT AUTHORITY SUES CITI [...] (SBU) On December 15, Citigroup announced that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) had filed an arbitration claim based on Citi's alleged misrepresentation of ADIA's November 2007 $7.5 billion investment. The arbitration claim seeks $4 billion in damages. ADIA originally agreed to buy C [...] |
2009-12-22 10:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EFIN EINV ECON AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1166 |
UAE SUPPORT - AND SUGGESTIONS - FOR CAIRO INITIATIVE, [...] (SBU) Mission UAE looks forward to supporting the proposed visit of Science Envoy in first quarter of 2010. As first reported in Ref B, the opportunities for science and technology (S&T) cooperation with the UAE are enormous. UAE entities often enjoy strong financial resources and motivation, [...] |
2009-12-17 12:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV ECON KISL KSCA KPAO AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1168 |
EXTRANCHECK: EXTRANCHECK: GENSLER, ABU DHABI, UAE [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for an automated data processing machine exported as No License Required by Gensler, Washington, DC. 2. On December 10, 2009 Export Control Officer met with a Mr. Tareq Abu-Sukheila, General Manager of Gensler Abu Dhabi. [...] |
2009-12-20 07:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1173 |
UAE AWARDS NUCLEAR TENDER TO KEPCO [...] (C) Summary: After more than a year of political and commercial jockeying, Abu Dhabi's Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) awarded a USD 20 billion "prime contractor" deal to a consortium led by South Korea's KEPCO. Long favored by Emirati officials for the technical and commercial adva [...] |
2009-12-28 10:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1174 |
EXTRANCHECK: DUBAI TECHNOLOGIES [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for Antennas and parts for Aircraft Radar and direction finding related equipment exported as No License Required by Trimble Navigation LTD, Sunnyvale, CA. 2. On December 8, 2009 Export Control Officer met with a Mr. M. [...] |
2009-12-21 06:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1175 |
Sheikh Issa Torture Trial Update [...] (SBU) Summary. The trial of Sheikh Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, seventh son of UAE founder Sheikh Zayed and half-brother of President Khalifa bin Zayed, that began in October adjourned December 21 after a forensic medical expert testified that a combination of medications could have affected his [...] |
2009-12-28 12:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV PINR CASC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI1177 |
KOREAN COMPETITION RAISES CONCERNS [...] (SBU) Summary: KEPCO's success in Abu Dhabi's USD 20 billion nuclear tender (reftel) is the latest - and highest value - example of Korea's growing commercial success in the UAE. UAE officials report Korean technical and commercial advantages, particularly in engineering, procurement and const [...] |
2009-12-28 13:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ENRG KNNP PGOV EINV |
| 09ABUDHABI1180 |
UAE CONCERNED BY REPEAT BOYCOTT OFFENDERS [...] (SBU) On December 20, EconOff presented Ref B USDOC list of Jan-Jun 2009 UAE prohibited boycott requests to Ministry of Economy Executive Director for Commercial Affairs (Undersecretary-equivalent) Humaid Bin Butti. EconOff highlighted the large number of UAE requests compared to others in the [...] |
2009-12-21 11:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON KBCT AE |
| 09ABUDHABI124 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ISLAND GATE CO, [...] Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Island Gate Co., AKA: Island Gate General Trading, Dubai UAE for several shipments of Integrated Circuits (electronic devices and components) exported as No License Required by Avnet, Chandler, AZ. 2. Background: Export Contr [...] |
2009-02-02 11:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI126 |
THE BOBCAT AND THE CAGED LION - THOUGHTS ON THE UAE AND IRAN [...] (U) This is a joint cable from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the Iran Regional Presence Office. Summary ------- 2. (C) Iran has previously been compared to a caged lion (reftel). Its immediate neighbor to the South is more like a bobcat: a potent fighter for its size, sharp of tooth and ready to [...] |
2009-02-02 11:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM KNNP IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI127 |
ABU DHABI OPTIMISTIC ON GLOBAL ECONOMY, NOT [...] (S) Summary. On 1 February 2009, Ambassador Olson met with Hamad al Hurr al Suwaidi, the effective head of Abu Dhabi's Department of Finance and board member of Abu Dhabi's largest sovereign wealth fund the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). Hamad expressed optimism about recovery prospects [...] |
2009-02-02 13:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | AE ECON IR |
| 09ABUDHABI13 |
ADNOC CUTS PRODUCTION TO MEET OPEC QUOTA [...] (C/NF) During a January 5 discussion with EconOff, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Offshore Division Manager Ali al Shamsi confirmed press reports that ADNOC will cut production in 2009 to meet the UAE's OPEC quota. Al Shamsi, highlighting that the UAE was the first to publicly announce [...] |
2009-01-06 09:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EPET ENRG PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI130 |
UAE CITES IRAN RHETORIC AS UNJUSTIFIED [...] (SBU) The Iran Regional Presence Office (IRPO) in Dubai contributed to this message. 2. (C) Summary: A salvo of rhetorical barrages from Iran has reinvigorated references to disputed islands and highlighted the stricter handling of Iranian visitors by UAE immigration. Recent outbursts i [...] |
2009-02-02 15:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI133 |
UAE HOSTS ARAB DISCUSSION ON PA SUPPORT [...] (C) As previewed with the Ambassador (ref A), UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) hosted a gathering of nine Arab foreign ministers February 3 in Abu Dhabi to discuss coordination of Palestinian issues. Eight countries and the PA attended (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, [...] |
2009-02-04 14:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI138 |
UAE'S ETISALAT WINS IRANIAN MOBILE LICENSE [...] (SBU) On January 13, UAE-based telecom operator Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunications Corporation, www.etisalat.ae) announced it had won Iran's third mobile network license for USD 399 million. Etisalat is majority owned by the UAE Government through the Ministry of Finance and Emirates Invest [...] |
2009-02-05 13:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ECPS PGOV IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI142 |
UAE FM TRAVELING THE REGION ON "UNITY" MISSION [...] (SBU) Subsequent to hosting a February 3 gathering of nine Arab foreign ministers (reftel), UAE FM Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) met with the visiting Kuwaiti FM over the weekend (February 6) and embarked on a regional tour characterized in official news reports as seeking Arab unity, presumably wi [...] |
2009-02-08 14:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI144 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ROYAL JET, ABU [...] Reftels requested that Post conduct post-shipment verifications at Royal Jet, Abu Dhabi International Airport Materials Departments, Abu Dhabi, UAE for the shipment of a Digital Media Server and an Electronic Flight Display both exported as No License Required by Rockwell Collins, Wichita, KS. [...] |
2009-02-09 10:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI145 |
UAE PLANS BIG SPLASH TO OPEN FRENCH NAVAL PRESENCE [...] (SBU) Summary: The UAE leadership will send a loud message with the May opening of a French naval facility in Abu Dhabi, amplified by the presence of headliners like French President Sarkozy. Adding a new military presence to the strategic equation reasserts the UAE's welcome to Western partn [...] |
2009-02-10 03:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL MOPS MASS FR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI146 |
UAE LEADERSHIP ON THE MEETINGS OF THE MODERATES [...] (C) Summary: UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah continues his coordination with Arab counterparts, while MinState Gargash recounted that February 3 discussions among the moderate camp addressed troublesome scenarios like a Palestinian split that gives a new Israeli government the excuse that it "h [...] |
2009-02-10 09:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER KPAL KWBG EAID EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI148 |
UAE ACTIVITY IN ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE PROCESS [...] (C) Summary: As the UAEG hosted the "moderate camp" of Arab ministers February 3, its role in moderating peace in the Middle East came somewhat more into focus. The UAE is a determined player, and consistent coordinator, in Arab efforts to secure stability; its contributions to GCC and Arab [...] |
2009-02-10 14:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL EAID KPAL KWGB IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI151 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JET AVIATION, [...] Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Jet Aviation, Dubai International Airport for the shipment of Air Show 4000 related equipment and a multifunction processor unit both exported as No License Required by Rockwell Collins, Wichita, KS. 2. On February 10, 2009, [...] |
2009-02-11 06:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI153 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MEDLINE [...] Reftel requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Medline International, Jebal Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of a Universal Microplate Reader and Auto Plate Washer both exported as QA34z reference for Medline. An internet search shows a Canadian based Medline (www.m [...] |
2009-02-11 07:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI154 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MEDLINE [...] Reftel requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Medline International, Jebal Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of a Universal Microplate Reader and Auto Plate Washer both exported as No License Required by BioTek Instruments Inc., Winooski, VT. 2. Export Control O [...] |
2009-02-11 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI155 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JET AVIATION, [...] Reftels requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Jet Aviation, Dubai International Airport for the shipment of Air Show 4000 related equipment and a multifunction processor unit both exported as No License Required by Rockwell Collins, Wichita, KS. 2. On February 10, 2009, [...] |
2009-02-11 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI157 |
UAE NUCLEAR TENDER -- THE WORLD'S LARGEST (AND FASTEST) [...] (C/NF) Summary. The United Arab Emirates' effort to establish a civilian nuclear power industry moved closer to implementation during a February 5-7 "engagement conference" for interested bidders. Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) invited major U.S., French, Korean and Japanese firms w [...] |
2009-02-12 10:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI162 |
(C) UAE CAUTIONS QATAR ON IRANIAN AND HAMAS PARTICIPATION IN [...] No summary [...] |
2009-02-17 05:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PTER KPAL KWBG EAID EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI163 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: MOHAMMED BIN GHALIB [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D411812: 2 Inch Worcester Ball Valve with Monel body which is controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical and Biological Warfare reasons. The U.S. license applicant is Flowserve Corporation, Cookeville, TN. 2. On F [...] |
2009-02-17 06:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI169 |
UAE ASKED TO RESIST RUSSIAN S-300 SALE TO IRAN [...] No summary [...] |
2009-02-18 12:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM RS IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI173 |
REQUESTING UAE VIEWS ON AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN POLICY [...] (C) UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash took careful notes February 18 as the Ambassador delivered ref A points regarding U.S. interest in the UAE's "considered views" on goals, priorities, and actions that we might focus on in our Pakistan/Afghanistan policy review. D [...] |
2009-02-18 12:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM EAID NATO AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI174 |
SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT AND ATTENDANCE AT IDEX 2009 [...] (C) We look forward to your visit to the UAE and participation in the 9th International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX). ------------------------------ Punching Above Its Weight ------------------------------ 2. (C) Over the past five years the UAE has emerged as a regional pow [...] |
2009-02-19 11:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER MOPS MASS IR IZ AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI189 |
ABU DHABI "BAILS OUT" DUBAI VIA UAE CENTRAL BANK [...] This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate general Dubai cable. 2. (C) Summary. The Dubai government announced on February 22 that it would float a USD 20 billion bond to support its debt repayment schedule and that the UAE Central Bank will subscribe to half of the five year bond, whic [...] |
2009-02-23 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | EFIN EINV ECON PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI192 |
URGENT UAE REQUEST FOR AIR DEFENSE -- FIVE PATRIOT BATTERIES [...] (S/NF) Summary: UAE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces convoked the Ambassador to request the urgent deployment of five U.S. patriot batteries in the UAE as an interim measure until the UAE's own batteries are operational (anticipated in 2012). The UAE belief that an increasingly likely pre- [...] |
2009-02-24 07:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM MOPS MASS IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI193 |
STRONG WORDS IN PRIVATE FROM MBZ AT IDEX -- BASHES IRAN, [...] (S/NF) Summary: On the margins of Abu Dhabi's largest defense exhibition (IDEX), Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) engaged visiting US dignitaries with strident remarks about Iran and Qatar's dangerous ties to extremist elements (including Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood). He s [...] |
2009-02-25 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS IR QA RU AE |
| 09ABUDHABI199 |
UAE REQUEST TO HOST IRENA HEADQUARTERS [...] (SBU) On February 19, post received a diplomatic note reiterating the UAE's desire and qualifications to host the headquarters of the International Agency for Renewable Energy (IRENA, first reported in Ref A). Post's informal translation of the diplomatic note follows. 2. (SBU) Further dem [...] |
2009-02-26 12:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ECON PREL PARM RS IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI20 |
UAE REMINDED OF PALESTINIAN HUMANITARIAN NEEDS [...] (SBU) Post relayed ref B appeal for donations to UN-related relief agencies in separate conversations with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash and MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al Haidan. Dr. Gargash acknowledged the need and told the Ambassador [...] |
2009-01-07 13:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF EAID KWBG UN IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI202 |
UAE: 2008 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT [...] (U) The following is Post's submission of the annual Trafficking in Persons Report. 2. (SBU) The Embassy's point of contact for the Trafficking in Persons Report is: Kundai Mashingaidze Tel: +971 2-414-2621 Fax: +971 2-414-2639 Email: mashingaidzek@state.gov Number of hours spent on th [...] |
2009-02-26 14:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG AE |
| 09ABUDHABI204 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: EXECUJET MIDDLE [...] Ref email requested that post conduct 11 post-shipment verifications at ExecuJet Middle East, Dubai International Airport for numerous civil aircraft related systems and parts exported as No License Required by Rockwell Collins, Wichita, Kansas and Bombardier Aerospace, Des Plaines, Illinois. [...] |
2009-03-01 09:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI206 |
SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ON UAE [...] Summary: The Department's Report on Human Rights Practices received prominent media coverage, led by a statement from the UAE Foreign Ministry rejecting the report as failing to portray a comprehensive picture of the UAE and calling the methodology of the report into question. End Summary. [...] |
2009-03-02 07:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
| 09ABUDHABI21 |
UAE PRESSED ON NEED FOR PA BUDGET SUPPORT [...] No summary [...] |
2009-01-07 13:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI210 |
PRENOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL DESIGNATURES OF IRANIAN [...] No summary [...] |
2009-03-02 13:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN PARM PREL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI220 |
MISSION UAE COMMENTS ON SPECIAL 301 REVIEWS [...] (U) Summary: In 2008, the UAE Government (UAEG) continued its strong efforts to protect Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The UAEG continues to enforce copyright, trademark, and patent laws passed in 2002 to protect U.S. intellectual property, and remains committed to the 2002 Agreement pro [...] |
2009-03-05 09:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KIPR PREL ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI221 |
(S) UAE CONSIDERS CENTRAL BANK RESTRUCTURE AND [...] (S//NF) Summary. On March 2-3, U.S. Treasury Department central banking advisors from the Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) met with UAE Central Bank officials to discuss possible UAEG efforts to restructure and enhance its Central Bank. While the Central Bank officials expressed a clear de [...] |
2009-03-05 10:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ECON EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI225 |
MUSLIM BUT MODERN -- THE UAE'S VERY CONTROLLED ISLAMIC [...] (C) Summary: The UAE's identity is deeply Islamic, but also fundamentally modern. In contrast to some Islamic societies, most Emiratis see no contradiction between Islamic rectitude and modern convenience. Nonetheless, the UAEG seeks to reign in Islamic discourse to prevent radical views fr [...] |
2009-03-05 13:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PREL SCUL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI226 |
DEEPENING COOPERATION THROUGH COUNTER-PROLIFERATION TASK [...] (S/NF) The bilateral Counter-proliferation Task Force (CTF) meeting on March 19 in Abu Dhabi is our opportunity to reinforce practical steps to strengthen the UAE's counter-proliferation (CP) regime and follow up on the prior CTF held February 25, 2008 (ref E). The UAE's record on export cont [...] |
2009-03-05 13:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM KNNP MNUC ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI234 |
UAE OPEN TO COMPROMISE ON GCC CUSTOMS UNION WTO [...] (U) This cable contains an action request in para 3. 2. (SBU) On March 10, EconOff discussed reftel concerns about the WTO notification of the GCC Customs Union under the Enabling Clause with Ministry of Foreign Trade Director of Trade Negotiations and WTO Department Juma al Kait. Al Kait a [...] |
2009-03-10 07:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD PREL USTR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI237 |
UAE CONFIRMS NO NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH PAKISTAN [...] (S) On March 11, EconOff delivered ref A talking points on UAE nuclear cooperation with third countries, specifically Pakistan, to MFA Special Representative for International Nuclear Cooperation and UAE IAEA Permanent Representative Hamad Al Kaabi. Al Kaabi said the UAE has not changed its po [...] |
2009-03-12 07:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC KNNP PGOV PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI239 |
UAE RETAIL SALES DECLINE WITH CONSUMER CONFIDENCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The local impact of the global financial crisis has contributed to weakening UAE consumer confidence. As sales fall, retailers have cut prices for essential goods, diesel, used cars, and luxury goods. Emirati nationals report they are delaying purchases with the hope prices wil [...] |
2009-03-12 11:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI241 |
UAE: STRESSING THE URGENCY OF PAKISTAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION [...] No summary [...] |
2009-03-12 13:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI243 |
UAE TIP SHELTER OPTIONS INADEQUATE BUT THERE IS HOPE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (SBU) Summary: UAE shelter options for victims of domestic abuse and trafficking (sexual or otherwise) remain limited. In Dubai, there is only one officially recognized facility of whose existence the wider Dubai co [...] |
2009-03-13 17:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB KMPI KTIP AE |
| 09ABUDHABI244 |
UNOFFICIAL TIP SHELTER OPTIONS IN UAE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (SBU) Summary: In both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE's main urban hubs, unofficial shelters have been established over time to accommodate the immediate needs of vulnerable groups (one of the more active being run by [...] |
2009-03-13 17:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB KMPI KTIP AE |
| 09ABUDHABI247 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AMIRAN TRADING CO, [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Amiran Trading Company, Jebal Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE for Instruments relating to measuring ionizing radiation and related parts and articles exported as No License Required by Bird Electronic Corporation of Solon, Ohio. 2 [...] |
2009-03-15 05:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI249 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: EVEREX GLOBAL [...] Ref email requested that post conduct 4 post-shipment verifications at Everex Global Cargo Courier, Dubai Airport FreeZone, UAE for the shipment of numerous Sony computer systems exported as No License Required by Advance Computer of Mineoloa, New York. 2. On March 11, 2009 Export Control O [...] |
2009-03-15 09:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI268 |
UAE ASKED AGAIN TO CONSIDER HOSTING GUANTANAMO DETAINEES [...] (S/NF) Summary: Delivering the Secretary's letter (ref A) requesting that the UAEG consider accepting third-country detainees from Guantanamo, Ambassador-at-large Williamson stressed the U.S. Administration's sense of urgency in closing the facility. MinState Gargash sought context in terms [...] |
2009-03-18 09:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER AE |
| 09ABUDHABI269 |
UAEG THOUGHTS ON NON-OFFICIAL TIP SHELTERS [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador pressed MinState Gargash to support the principle of unofficial TIP shelters in the UAE. Gargash noted that such institutions could not be exempted from strict oversight and would preferably not be associated with diplomatic missions. End summary. 2. (C) In [...] |
2009-03-18 13:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM ELAB IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI270 |
UAE THOUGHTS ON AFGHAN POLICY REVIEW [...] (C) Summary: The UAE's input to our Afghan/Pakistan policy review is constructive and broadly consistent with current US policy insofar as it calls for: supporting Pakistan; upping reconstruction assistance; urging Pakistan and Afghanistan to work better together; and looking skeptically at [...] |
2009-03-18 13:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID NATO AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI271 |
THE DILEMMA OF EMIRATI JOB SECURITY [...] No summary [...] |
2009-03-18 14:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV ELAB ECON KDEM SCUL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI277 |
FLAGSHIP UAE CHARITIES FOCUSED ON AID, NOT IDEOLOGY [...] (C) Summary. On 25-26 February, U.S. Embassy and Treasury officials met with senior leadership from the Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Charitable and Humanitarian Works (MBRHC) and the UAE Red Crescent Society (UAERC). Both UAE-based NGOs affirmed their commitment to deliver aid to the [...] |
2009-03-19 11:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | AE ECON KTFN PTER |
| 09ABUDHABI29 |
UAE PARTICIPATION IN CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALI PIRACY [...] No summary [...] |
2009-01-08 14:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS EWWT KCRM AE |
| 09ABUDHABI296 |
UAE CI/KR RESPONSE FOR S/CT [...] (S/NF) In response to reftel request, post provides the following information on critical infrastructure and key resources (CI/KR) in the United Arab Emirates whose destruction or disruption could immediately affect the economic security and national security of the United States: A) Strait [...] |
2009-03-23 12:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV ASEC MARR EFIN ENRG KCIP AE |
| 09ABUDHABI301 |
FM PRESSES SRAP HOLBROOKE FOR IRENA SUPPORT [...] (C) During a March 24 meeting with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, UAE Foreign Minister Shaykh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ) asked if the United States had changed its (Ref E) policy on joining the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). AbZ recall [...] |
2009-03-25 08:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV ECON PREL PARM AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI312 |
UAE ON DOHA ARAB SUMMIT [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador shared reftel points on the Doha summit with MFA and was told the UAE is looking for Arab solidarity. Separately, UAE President Khalifa discussed key summit topics in a press interview. End summary. 2. (C) Ambassador raised reftel points on the Doha summit with D [...] |
2009-03-26 14:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID KPAL SU QA IS IR SY AE |
| 09ABUDHABI313 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PROMATECH; FABRICAST FZC, [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D412508: Turbaloy D6AC Welding Wire which is controlled for foreign policy reasons. The U.S. license applicant is United States Welding Corporation, Carson City, CA. 2. Throughout late February and March 2009, [...] |
2009-03-29 07:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI314 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HAYATI AND SONS [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Hayati and Sons Trading, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of Dental Products, Toff, Matrix bands exported by J.R. Rand Corporation, Deer Park, New York. 2. On March 26, 2009 Export Control Officer (ECO) met with Mr. Hassan Hay [...] |
2009-03-29 09:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI317 |
UAE PRESIDENT'S PRESS REMARKS ON REGIONAL ISSUES [...] Summary: In a rare press interview (this time with Qatar's Al-Watan newspaper) in advance of the Doha summit, UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan commented on the continuing strength of relations with the U.S. as Washington changes leadership, expressing optimism in the Obama Adm [...] |
2009-03-29 10:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EAID ENRG KPAL SU IS IR SY IZ AE |
| 09ABUDHABI318 |
NEW UAE NGO SEEKS TO CONFRONT ROOT CAUSES OF TERRORISM, [...] (SBU) Summary: Embassy officers met March 12 with Saif Bin Helal Al Shehhi, Founder and CEO of a new international humanitarian NGO based in Dubai, "Peace Without Limits (PWL)." PWL is inspired by a desire to reduce terrorism and extremism by addressing the root causes of discontent in the re [...] |
2009-03-29 13:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KMPI KWMN PTER XF SU AF AE |
| 09ABUDHABI32 |
Embassy Abu Dhabi Warden Message of January 8, 2009 [...] Following clearance from CA/OCS/ACS (REF), Embassy Abu Dhabi transmitted the following consular warden message on Thursday, January 8, 2009. BEGIN WARDEN MESSAGE TEXT Warden Message #01/2009: Demonstration Scheduled in Abu Dhabi on Friday, January 9 The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi has lea [...] |
2009-01-11 05:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI322 |
WELCOMING CODEL McCONNELL TO THE UAE [...] (U) This is a joint message from Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai. 2. (U) Summary: The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pleased to welcome CODEL McConnell for a first-hand review of key U.S. priorities here. Our robust relations with the UAE focus on mutual [...] |
2009-03-30 13:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV PHUM ECON EFIN MASS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI329 |
(U) WHY THE UAE IS PRESSING FOR IRENA HQ [...] (C) Summary. The UAE's push (refs A-C) to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) complements its political and financial commitment to encouraging renewable energy production and consumption. Although the fourth largest oil producer in the world, the UAE is e [...] |
2009-04-01 12:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV ECON PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI330 |
UAE REACTION TO REQUEST FOR MANAS ALTERNATIVES [...] (S) Summary: The UAE Chief of Staff (CoS) asked for more details on the Manas operations before he endorses a US led site survey, in his mind, USG use of Safran AB is questionable. Transit of US forces may be doable, but expanding to NATO use seems out of the question. End summary. 2. (S [...] |
2009-04-01 12:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | MARR PREL MOPS AE KG AF IR |
| 09ABUDHABI331 |
UAE REQUEST TO ATTEND MAJOR ECONOMIES FORUM ON ENERGY AND [...] (U) This cable contains an action request in para 3. 2. (SBU) In a March 30 letter, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash asked the Ambassador for assistance with a matter "extremely important" to the UAEG: an invitation to the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate in [...] |
2009-04-01 13:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG ECON PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI332 |
UAE ENERGY MINISTER ON OIL PRICES, INVESTMENT [...] (C) During a March 30 meeting, UAE Minister of Energy Mohammed bin Dhaen Al Hamili told the Ambassador that the UAE would be "lucky" if oil prices stabilized at USD 50/barrel. Al Hamili said that low oil prices were needed to stimulate the "very weak" world economy. He noted that the UAE neve [...] |
2009-04-01 13:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EPET ENRG PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI337 |
UAE BUDGET TRANSPERANCY [...] (SBU) In response to reftel request regarding UAE budget transparence, responses below are keyed to reftel para 3: -- The UAE is expected to receive FY-09 foreign assistance. -- The UAE federal budget, including revenue and expenditure, is available from the Ministry of Finance on request a [...] |
2009-04-02 05:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI34 |
HUMANITARIAN AID THE FOCUS OF PUBLIC EFFORTS ON GAZA [...] (U) As local news outlets warn of escalation of Israeli military activity in Gaza, UAE citizens and residents are expressing solidarity, taking to the streets in calm, controlled (and relatively small) demonstrations while pledging donations in cash and in kind. Marching in solidarity ---- [...] |
2009-01-11 13:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF EAID KWBG UN IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI342 |
UAE ASKS TO BE MAJOR ECONOMIES FORUM OBSERVER [...] (C/NF) Following up on his March 30 letter (Ref A), Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash told the Ambassador on April 1 that the UAE wants to attend the April 27-28 Major Economies Forum on Environment and Climate in Washington, even just as an observer. Gargash explained th [...] |
2009-04-02 13:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SENV ENRG ECON PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI347 |
ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE REITERATES IRAN CONCERNS FOR S/SRAP [...] (S/NF) Summary: During a March 24 meeting with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) expressed his grave concerns about the Iranian threat to the region. MbZ said the Iranian response to the Nowruz message was pri [...] |
2009-04-05 12:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL PARM MOPS IR AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI348 |
UAE OFFERS S/SRAP HOLBROOKE MORE AFGHANISTAN DELIVERABLES [...] (S/NF) Summary: During a March 24 meeting with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) and Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) offered additional UAEG support for Afghanistan. MbZ said the UAE was working to c [...] |
2009-04-05 12:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL PARM MOPS AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI354 |
UAEG OUTLINES EFFORTS TO COMBAT ILLICIT ZIMBABWEAN DIAMOND [...] (U) This cable contains an action request -- please see para 4. 2. (C) On April 6, EconOff discussed Ref A, B and D points on illicit trade in Zimbabwean diamonds with Ali Fayel, Ministry of Economy Director of Origin, and Maryam Al Hashemi, Director of the UAE Diamond Control Office. Fayel [...] |
2009-04-06 12:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD PREL ECON EFIN ASEC ZI AE |
| 09ABUDHABI355 |
MASDAR CEO REQUESTS MEETING WITH SECRETARY CHU [...] (C) On April 1, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (masdar.ae) asked the Ambassador for assistance in organizing a meeting with Secretary of Energy Chu during Al Jaber's April 16-17 visit to Washington. Al Jaber, who has previously met with former Secretary [...] |
2009-04-06 12:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV ENRG PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI361 |
ABU DHABI GETS REAL [...] (C) Summary. While Abu Dhabi's economy still looks rosy compared to neighboring Dubai's, senior officials acknowledge that 2009 will be difficult. Even in traditionally wealthier and more conservative Abu Dhabi, firms and the Government are scrapping expansion plans and focusing on maintainin [...] |
2009-04-09 09:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ECON EFIN EINV ENRG PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI365 |
EXXONMOBIL PROMOTES CARBON TAX [...] (C/NF) On April 9, ExxonMobil (Al-Khalij) President Frank Kemnetz and Vice President Michael Perry, accompanied by Exxon Mobil International Government Relations Manager James Adams, briefed the Ambassador on ExxonMobil's views on CO2 emission policies. Kemnetz noted that ExxonMobil Chairman R [...] |
2009-04-13 05:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SENV ENRG PREL PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI367 |
LACK OF EDUCATION AND SKILL HINDERS EMPLOYMENT FOR UAE [...] (SBU) Summary: With 80 percent or more of its residents expatriates, the UAE Government is very concerned about providing sufficient jobs for Emiratis, who face increasing employment challenges. Recent studies show that lower education, skill and experience hinder the "Emiratization" process [...] |
2009-04-13 06:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ELAB ECON PGOV SOCI AE |
| 09ABUDHABI369 |
UAE "UP TO DATE" ON BUDGET SUPPORT TO PA [...] No summary [...] |
2009-04-14 06:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID EFIN KPAL KWBG PTER AE |
| 09ABUDHABI370 |
UAE CONTINUES TO BEAT IRENA DRUM [...] (SBU) Keeping a top UAEG priority front and center, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash stressed for the Ambassador April 13 how much effort the UAEG continues to put into its campaign to host the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). He said most of his time duri [...] |
2009-04-14 07:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SENV ECON PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI371 |
PRESSING UAE ON AID FOR PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) The Ambassador reviewed with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash and Assistant MFA Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan (who will join the UAE delegation in Tokyo) U.S. goals for the Tokyo Pakistan Donors' Conference April 17. Noting $4 billion as a t [...] |
2009-04-14 07:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID EFIN ECON MOPS NATO PK AF AE |
| 09ABUDHABI375 |
UAE EXPORT CONTROL COMMITTEE WITH MFA LEAD [...] (C) Summary: The cabinet-rank Minister of State for Foreign Affairs will chair the committee implementing the Export Control Law. Upbeat about progress yet not certain on how expertise would be consolidated into the committee (and an associated "bureau"), the MinState was adamant that MFA's [...] |
2009-04-14 10:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP ETTC IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI378 |
Fraud Summary - Abu Dhabi [...] Country Conditions Note: Many aspects of this report should be viewed in tandem with the Fraud Summary from Consulate General Dubai. While the two posts in the UAE see somewhat different applicant pools (Notably, Dubai is the primary NIV processing post for persons in Iran, while Abu Dhabi [...] |
2009-04-14 12:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI390 |
UAE TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS [...] No summary [...] |
2009-04-16 12:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN KTFN ETTC PTER AE |
| 09ABUDHABI395 |
UAE WILL SUPPORT KOSOVO'S IMF/WB MEMBERSHIP [...] (C) On April 19, DCM delivered reftel demarche urging the UAE to support Kosovo's World Bank and IMF membership to UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan Al Sowaidi. Al Sowaidi reiterated that the UAEG had recognized Kosovo and that he did not foresee a problem in approving WB/IMF membership for Kos [...] |
2009-04-20 08:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL KV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI397 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: JENGAN INDUSTRIAL [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a three post-shipment verifications at Jengan Industrial Establishment for the shipment of numerous centrifugal pumps exported as No License Required by American Marsh Pumps, Collierville, TN. 2. On April 9, 2009 Export Control Officer (ECO) met with Mr. [...] |
2009-04-21 10:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI402 |
EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SYSCOM, DUBAI, [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Syscom, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of computer hardware exported by Prosoft Technology Inc., Bakersfield, CA. 2. On April 8, 2009 Export Control Officer (ECO) met with Mr. Musthaque Ahmed K, Sales Engineer, Syscom. Ahmed [...] |
2009-04-22 11:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI418 |
GSD CHAIR FROM UAE CONFIRMS STRONG RELATIONS [...] (C) Welcoming Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (ISA Middle East) Colin Kahl to the UAE on April 27, Chief of the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Air Vice Marshall (MG) Mohammed Sowaidan al-Gemzy gave a strong endorsement of mutual cooperation in facing regional challenges. In a brief strat [...] |
2009-04-29 13:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI423 |
(C) DEMARCHE: UAE INVESTIGATION OF SHAYKH ISSA BIN ZAYED'S [...] (C) Ambassador delivered subject demarche to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash on 30 April (Note: both Gargash and Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah bin Zayed were out of the UAE until 30 April). Ambassador conveyed our shock at the video, welcomed the 29 April Statement b [...] |
2009-05-01 08:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM AE |
| 09ABUDHABI427 |
EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: MINERVA LLC, DUBAI, UAE. [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D416097: Motorola PTP 600 Series AES key which is controlled under ECCN 5D002. The U.S. license applicant is Motorola Inc., Arlington Heights, IL. 2. On April 27, 2009 Export Control Officer met with Ms. Leila [...] |
2009-05-03 13:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI431 |
TFFLU01: UAE H1N1 PORK BAN [...] (SBU) Although the FAS Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) engaged early and proactively, the UAEG banned pork imports on April 27 in response to the global spread of H1N1 influenza. Individual emirates have applied the ban differently, with Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Ajman removing pork from shelves [...] |
2009-05-04 13:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ETRD PGOV KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO |
| 09ABUDHABI432 |
TFFLU01: UAE H1N1 RESPONSE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. The UAEG has taken a number of steps to combat the spread of H1N1 virus to the UAE and reassure the public. Interagency task forces have been established and are sharing information about their efforts. Residents are concerned, but with no confirmed cases in the UAE, remain calm [...] |
2009-05-04 13:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO |
| 09ABUDHABI437 |
UAE WOMEN PREFER NOT TO DEFINE SUCCESS BY GENDER [...] (SBU) Summary: Much has been written about the (relatively) progressive UAE attitude towards women and the great successes of Emirati women academically and professionally. Female Emirati contacts report they are pleased with the development of women in the UAE but still feel constrained by [...] |
2009-05-05 12:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV SOCI AE |
| 09ABUDHABI438 |
UAE CANNOT HOLD SADDIQ FOR LONG [...] (S) As Charge made reftel points (on former Syrian intelligence officer Mohamed Zuhair Siddiq) to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash on May 5, Dr. Gargash said "I know all about the case." The UAE faces a "conundrum," he continued, as it is indeed holding Siddiq for "loca [...] |
2009-05-05 13:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER LE SY AE |
| 09ABUDHABI440 |
UAE GOVERNMENT TARGETS FOOD PRICES [...] (SBU) Summary: In response to high inflation driven in part by food prices which rose 30 to 40 percent in 2008, the UAE Ministry of Economy has implemented price cap agreements with large retailers and signed memoranda with Emirate-level economic entities. As a result of these measures and the [...] |
2009-05-06 05:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EAGR EFIN ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI441 |
UAE RESPONSE TO 2009 SPECIAL 301 DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) On May 3, EconOff delivered reftel demarche on the 2009 Special 301 review to Ministry of Economy (MoE) Executive Director (under secretary-equivalent) for Commercial Affairs Humaid bin Butti. EconOff noted the Ministry's efforts to enforce intellectual property rights (IPR), but urged b [...] |
2009-05-06 05:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KIPR PREL ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI443 |
IRAQI CHARGE IN ABU DHABI UPBEAT ON RELATIONS [...] No summary [...] |
2009-05-06 05:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ AE |
| 09ABUDHABI444 |
UAE SUPPORTS TFG IN SOMALIA -- VIA ARAB LEAGUE [...] (SBU) Pol Chief discussed reftel points, including UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah's remarks about supporting TFG security forces, on May 4 with MFA Department of Arab Affairs Director (Ambassador) Mohammed Sultan Saif al-Sowaidi. Al-Sowaidi clearly stated UAEG support for the TFG and Sheikh Sh [...] |
2009-05-06 05:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV SO AE |
| 09ABUDHABI449 |
UAE GOVERNMENT COMPLAINS ABOUT USG REGIONAL MEDIA [...] (SBU) At the end of a meeting on other topics, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash told the Charge May 5 that the UAEG is unhappy with regional USG media interviews using backdrops identified with UAE/Dubai locations. He pointed to two recent examples, both in Dubai, which [...] |
2009-05-07 10:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KPAO AE |
| 09ABUDHABI464 |
LACK OF TRANSPARENCY HINDERS UAE ECONOMY [...] (C) Summary. Despite strong medium-term fundamentals, many are concerned about the short-term health of the UAE economy. Contacts argue that the continued lack of economic transparency -- and a clear recovery plan -- is weighing heavily on the economy. While the federal government has taken [...] |
2009-05-10 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN EINV PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI478 |
NUCLEAR SUPPLIERS GROUP BRIEFS UAE NUCLEAR EXPORT CONTROLS [...] (SBU) Summary: UAE officials working on developing nuclear power met May 12 in Abu Dhabi with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, discussing mechanisms of collaboration to prevent proliferation and ensure program integrity. With members of the UAE's export control team also present, they reviewed UA [...] |
2009-05-13 13:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV ENRG KNNP PNUC ECON AE |
| 09ABUDHABI485 |
ABU DHABI DEVELOPMENT FUND CHANNELS ASSISTANCE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During EconOff's May 7 courtesy call, Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD, www.adfd.ae) Mohammed Saif Al Sowaidi outlined the Fund's efforts to support economic development through bilateral loans and grants to Middle Eastern, African and Asian cou [...] |
2009-05-14 10:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID PGOV EFIN EINV AF PK AE |
| 09ABUDHABI490 |
UAE NUCLEAR TENDER MOVES FULL SPEED [...] No summary [...] |
2009-05-14 13:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI491 |
UAE NUCLEAR TENDER MOVES FULL SPEED AHEAD [...] (C/NF) Summary: On May 6, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) invited three international consortia to bid on a nuclear power plant tender valued at over USD 20 billion. Bids are due by July 3, and two consortia will be chosen to enter into formal negotiations by July 27. Officials hop [...] |
2009-05-14 13:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
| 09ABUDHABI493 |
PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE QUIETLY RELEASED FROM PRISON IN UAE [...] (SBU) Summary: Human rights organizations this week celebrated the revelation that two political prisoners in the UAE were quietly released in May without serving their full sentences. The UAEG has not issued any official statement on the release of these two men. End summary. 2. (SBU) [...] |
2009-05-14 14:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL SOCI AE |
| 09ABUDHABI498 |
UAE PLANS TO JOIN GICNT PLENARY [...] Unable to secure an appointment for a troika demarche earlier, Post previously passed reftel agenda to MFA in coordination with the Dutch and Russian embassies, and encouraged UAE participation in the June 16-17 GICNT plenary in The Hague. When a troika meeting was arranged on May 18, MFA Ass [...] |
2009-05-18 12:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM KNNP PREL PTER MNUC KGIC RS NL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI499 |
DUBAI REGULATOR STRUGGLES WITH BAD IRAN P.R. [...] (C) Summary. On 18 May 2009, Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) CEO Paul Koster met with Ambassador Olson to complain about U.S. Treasury Department public statements highlighting Iranian financial activity in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Koster asked that the USG ha [...] |
2009-05-18 12:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | AE ECON IR KTFN PREL PTER |
| 09ABUDHABI50 |
GAZA AID CONFERENCE HELD IN ABU DHABI [...] As noted Ref A, UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, who is head of the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) and Chairman of the UAEG's Foreign Aid Coordination Committee, called an emergency meeting of donor countries and international relief organizations to discuss Gaza on January [...] |
2009-01-13 13:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PHUM PREF EAID KWBG UN IS AE |
| 09ABUDHABI501 |
UAE SEEKS SUPPORT AS IMO COUNCIL "CATEGORY C" [...] Post received the following diplomatic note on May 18, 2009, requesting USG support for the UAE's candidacy as a "category C" member of the IMO Council. Begin text of Note No. MM1/5/73-1036 A dated 13 May 2009: Complimentary opening The Ministry has the honor to inform the Embassy that [...] |
2009-05-18 14:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL EWWT PHSA ECON AE |
| 09ABUDHABI503 |
UAE TO REQUIRE VISAS FOR DIPLOMATIC AND OFFICIAL TRAVELERS [...] THIS CABLE CONTAINS AN ACTION REQUEST IN PARA 5. 2. On May 18, 2009, Ambassador, accompanied by Conchief, was summoned to meet with UAE MFA Director for Consular Affairs Ambassador Sultan Mohammed Al Qortasi. Al Qortasi provided a diplomatic note announcing that, effective October 1, 2009, t [...] |
2009-05-19 06:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | CVIS APER AMGT AE AF |
| 09ABUDHABI51 |
UAE: 2008 COUNTRY REPORT ON TERRORISM [...] Following is the text of Post's submission for the 2008 UAE country report on terrorism. Begin text: United Arab Emirates The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) repeatedly condemned terrorist acts in Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, and elsewhere in the region. In order to prevent ex [...] |
2009-01-13 13:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PTER ASEC EFIN DCRM KHLS AEMR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI510 |
NO SIGNIFICANT UAE ROLE IN CUBA [...] (SBU) Cuba and the UAE maintain diplomatic relations, but neither country has an embassy in the other capital. UAEG visits to Cuba are generally not bilateral in nature. 2. (C) Embassy responses to ref A questions follow. --- Has the host country, in Post's opinion, worked to promote th [...] |
2009-05-20 13:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ETRD ETTC CU AE |
| 09ABUDHABI513 |
UAE AND UNICEF CONTINUE TO ASSIST REPATRIATED [...] (U) Summary: The effort to repatriate young foreign camel jockeys was the headline focus of the UAE's anti-TIP efforts just a few years ago; the follow-up continues unabated, with significant UAE effort and resource applied to the rehabilitation of prior jockeys. End summary. 2. (SBU) U [...] |
2009-05-21 08:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM KTIP EAID MR SU BG PK UN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI515 |
UAE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR PLANS VISIT TO WASHINGTON [...] (S) Federal Director of State Security and UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed al-Nahyan plans to visit Washington from June 29 through July 1. His office has requested assistance with appointments, which Post strongly endorses as key opportunities to deepen positive engageme [...] |
2009-05-21 12:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | OVIP OTRA PREL PK IS IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI52 |
UAEG ON PROPOSED GCC FOOD IMPORT PROCEDURES [...] (SBU) Summary: Econ and Agriculture officers raised reftel talking points on GCC food import requirements with Ministry of Foreign Trade Director of Trade Negotiations and WTO Department Juma al Kait, who said that the UAEG was committed to adhering to its WTO commitments and that he would ra [...] |
2009-01-14 10:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAGR ECON ETRD PREL USTR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI525 |
UAE NON-COMMITAL ON INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN EXPORT [...] No summary [...] |
2009-05-26 07:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EFIN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI526 |
UAE MEDIA REACTION TO 123 SIGNING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: President Obama's May 19 signature of the US-UAE 123 Agreement, and its subsequent movement to Congress, generated broad UAE media coverage. The signing coincided with a commercially organized "GCC Nuclear Summit" of key international and regional officials, including US Nuclear [...] |
2009-05-26 13:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KTIA KPAO PARM PHUM SENV PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI528 |
UAE REPORTS GERMAN SURPRISE OVER IRENA BID [...] (C) As requested in Ref A, on May 27, EconOff contacted Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to discuss the status of Abu Dhabi's bid (Refs B-E) to host the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) headquarters. Al Jaber reported that the UAE submitted [...] |
2009-05-27 13:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV ECON PREL PGOV GM AE |
| 09ABUDHABI529 |
FRENCH KISS - SARKO'S PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION FOR ABU [...] (SBU) Summary: French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited the UAE May 25-26. Key events, apart from considerable media frothiness, included the opening of a French naval facility and laying the foundation stone for Abu Dhabi's Louvre. Highlighting how a strong friendship was good for the comm [...] |
2009-05-28 10:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL MOPS FR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI53 |
A.Q. KHAN DESIGNATIONS NOTIFIED TO UAE [...] (S) As instructed reftels, Pol Chief pre-notified UAEG within a three-hour window of the impending public announcement of sanctions designations related to the A.Q. Khan network (ref A), and passed the substance of the press release at the appropriate hour (ref B). Pre-notification was made Ja [...] |
2009-01-14 12:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PINS ETTC EFIN KNNP MNUC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI538 |
(C) UAE VOTES FOR KOSOVO WB MEMBERSHIP [...] No summary [...] |
2009-05-31 12:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON EFIN PREL KV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI54 |
UAE: IRISL AND OASIS FREIGHT AGENCY NAME CHANGE [...] (S) Presented with reftel concerns about Oasis Freight Agency's possible name change, MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani told Pol Chief January 13 that the UAEG kept a close eye on suspicious companies, implying close scrutiny of IRISL-related organizations. He said U [...] |
2009-01-14 12:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | MNUC KNNP AE IR |
| 09ABUDHABI540 |
NRC VISIT HIGHLIGHTS US-UAE NUCLEAR COOPERATION POTENTIAL [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The May 19-21 visit of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Executive Director for Operations Bill Borchardt and Director of International Programs Margie Doane to Abu Dhabi and Dubai provided an opportunity to engage key UAE nuclear officials on regulatory issues of safety, secur [...] |
2009-05-31 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PARM SENV MNUC PGOV AE |
| 09ABUDHABI547 |
UAE: NORTH KOREA POINTS DELIVERED [...] (S) Pol Chief discussed reftel points on North Korea with Acting Director of MFA's Office of International Organizations Mohammed al-Absi on May 31, stressing the dangers of dealing with designated North Korean entities intent on pursuing programs contrary to the goals of UNSCR 1718. Al-Absi [...] |
2009-06-02 11:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL EFIN ETTC KNNP PARM KN AE |
| 09ABUDHABI55 |
(S) UAE: INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF IRANIAN [...] (S) Pol Chief relayed reftel points January 13 to MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani, emphasizing that attempts to disguise the identity of end users of dual use products is indication of nefarious intent. Having often discussed the "dual use" dilemma with al-Hosani, [...] |
2009-01-14 13:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI553 |
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SHAYKH ISSA CASE WITH MINISTER OF THE [...] (C) During a 1 June meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Shaykh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nayhan, Ambassador raised the case of Shaykh Issa. Ambassador said that the tapes showing the incident with the Afghan merchant were shocking, and the USG welcomed the decision to cond [...] |
2009-06-02 12:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM CASC AE |
| 09ABUDHABI555 |
UAE PRIME MINISTER ON IRAN [...] (SBU) UAE Prime Minister, Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid (MbR) al-Maktoum used his newly-instituted web-based dialogue with the public to reply to a variety of questions on June 1. The official UAE news agency WAM released select replies, including a portion on Iran in [...] |
2009-06-02 14:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER ETRD KNNP IR AE |
| 09ABUDHABI557 |
UAE CONTRIBUTIONS TO YEMEN [...] (C) Jordanian Ambassador Jemal Shamayleh told Ambassador that in addition to funding the transfer of Jordanian M113s to Yemen's army, the UAE is also funding the costs of the Jordanian Military training mission to Yemen. OLSON [...] |
2009-06-03 06:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MASS AE YM JO |
| 09ABUDHABI558 |
UAE SHAYKHS ON POTUS SPEECH, IMAGE OF AMERICA [...] (C) SUMMARY: Two senior members of the Nahyan family were very positive on the Cairo speech, and evinced high expectations. Shaykh Saif (who appears to be an ascendant power in the family) expressed appreciation for the President's bold decision to go forward with the 123 Agreement. END SU [...] |
2009-06-03 08:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL SCUL AE |
| 09ABUDHABI559 |
UAE: PAKISTAN IDP POINTS DELIVERED [...] (SBU) Summary: Ambassador discussed reftel points on Pakistani IDPs in a meeting with Assistant Foreign Minister, Dr. Tariq Al Haidan. Al Haidan agreed that that the situation in Pakistan was serious and warranted attention, but did not offer any commitments. He approved of progress in both [...] |
2009-06-03 14:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON ETRD CVIS AE |