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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Effective from January 1983
The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign
Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)
Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
Effective from May 1983
Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Effective from August 1983
The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)
Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
Effective from March 1983
The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
Effective from October 1997
Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)
The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc
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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
Effective from April 1984
Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)
Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:
* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).
Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
Effective from July 2001
Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Effective from August 1989
Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOM: Chief of Mission
Effective from March 2004
Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCRM: Criminal Activity
Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
Effective from May 1991
Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
Effective from December 2007
Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
Effective from August 1986
Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
Effective from May 2007
Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Effective from September 2006
Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
Effective from June 2000
Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
Effective from August 2006
Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)
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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
Effective from January 1999
Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.
(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
Effective from August 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
Effective From October 1999
Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Effective from April 1984
Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
Effective from February 1984
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
Effective from May 2000
Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
Effective from November 1984
Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Effective from August 1996
Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
Effective from March 1993
Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)
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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
Effective from February 1983
Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
Effective from October 1997
Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)
Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
Effective from July 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
Effective from June 1984
Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
Effective from September 2008
Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
Effective from November 1995
Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
Effective from June 1995
Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
Effective from January 1983
Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
Effective from January 1983
Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
Effective from October 1999
Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
Effective from January 1983
A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)
The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
Effective from January 1983
Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
Effective from January 1985
The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)
People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
Effective from January 1983
The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
Effective from March 1995
The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)
The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
SECRET
SECRET//NOFORN
UNCLASSIFIED
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
By year:
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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
Effective from January 1983
The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign
Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)
Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
Effective from May 1983
Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
Effective from August 1983
The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)
Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
Effective from March 1983
The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
Effective from October 1997
Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)
The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc
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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
Effective from April 1984
Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)
Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:
* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).
Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
Effective from July 2001
Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
Effective from August 1989
Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOM: Chief of Mission
Effective from March 2004
Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
Effective from August 2001
Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCRM: Criminal Activity
Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
Effective from May 1991
Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
Effective from December 2007
Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
Effective from August 1986
Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
Effective from May 2007
Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
Effective from September 2006
Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
Effective from June 2000
Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
Effective from August 2006
Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)
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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
Effective from January 1999
Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)
Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.
(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
Effective from August 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
Effective From October 1999
Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
Effective from April 1984
Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
Effective from February 1984
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
Effective from May 2000
Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
Effective from November 1984
Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Effective from August 1996
Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
Effective from March 1993
Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)
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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
Effective from February 1983
Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
Effective from October 1997
Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)
Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
Effective from July 2004
Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
Effective from June 1984
Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
Effective from September 2008
Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
Effective from November 1995
Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)
Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
Effective from June 1995
Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
Effective from January 1983
Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
EXCHANGE OPERATIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
Effective from January 1983
Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
Effective from October 1999
Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Effective from January 1983
Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
Effective from January 1983
A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)
The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
Effective from January 1983
Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
Effective from January 1985
The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)
People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
Effective from January 1983
The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)
The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)
All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)
Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
Effective from March 1995
The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)
The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)
Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)
Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:
* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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GC GCC GCCC GE GEF GEORGE GERARD GESKE GF GG GH GI GIPNC GIWI GJ GKGIC GL GLOBAL GM GN GO GOG GOI GON GOVPOI GPGOV GPI GPOI GPOV GR GRQ GS GT GTIP GTMO GTREFTEL GU GUAM GUANTANAMO GUIDANCE GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ GV GWI GY GZ GZIS HA HARRIET HARRY HAWZ HCOPIL HDP HE HEAVEN HEBRON HELGERSON HERCEGOVINA HG HHS HI HIGHLIGHTS HIJAZI HILARY HILLARY HILLEN HIPC HIV HIZ HK HKSX HL HLSX HN HNCHR HO HOA HOSTAGES HPKO HR HRC HRCS HRICTY HRIGHTS HRKSTC HSI HSTC HSWG HT HTCG HTSC HU HUD HUM HUMAN HUMANITARIAN HUMANR HUMANRIGHTS HUMOR HUMRIT HUNRC HURI HURRICANE HYDE HYLAND HYMPSK HZ IA IACHR IACI IACO IACW IADB IAEA IAES IAHRC IAIE IAII IASA IATTC IAZ IBB IBD IBET IBPCA IBRB IBRD IC ICAC ICAO ICC ICCAT ICCROM ICES ICJ ICRC ICRS ICSCA ICTR ICTY ID IDA IDB IDLI IDLO IDP IDR IE IEA IEAB IEF IF IFAD IFC IFIN IFM IFO IFR IFRC IG IGAD IGF IHO IICA IINS IIP IK IL ILAB ILC ILEA ILO IMC IMET IMF IMMIGRATION IMO IMSO IMTS IN INAUGURATION INCB IND INDO INF INFLUENZA INL INMARSAT INNP INPFC INR INRA INRB INRD INRO INRPAZ INS INSC INT INTEL INTELLECTUAL INTELSAT INTERNAL INTERPOL INV INVI IO IOC IOM IP IPET IPGRI IPK IPPC IPR IPROP IQ IQNV IR IRAN IRAQ IRAQI IRAQI FREEDOM IRC IRCE IRDB IRE IRL IRLE IRM IRMO IRNB IRPE IRS IS ISA ISAAC ISAF ISCA ISCON ISLAMISTS ISLE ISN ISNV ISO ISPA ISPL ISRAEL ISRAEL RELATIONS ISRAELI ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS ISSUES ISTC IT ITA ITALIAN ITALY ITECIP ITEIND ITELTN ITER ITF ITIA ITRA ITRD ITU IUCN IV IVIANNA IWC IWI IX IZ IZAORC JA JAM JAMES JAPAN JAT JAWAD JCIC JE JEFFERY JEFFREY JHR JI JIMENEZ JIMENEZ CHILDREN JK JKUS JM JN JO JOHNNIE JOSE NEY MILA ESPINOSA JOSE RAMOS HORTA JOSEPH BIDEN JP JS JSRP JUAN JUS JY KA KACP KACT [+] KACW KADM KAID KALM KALR KANSOU KAPO KARIM WADE KATRINA KAUST KAWC [+] KAWK KAWL KAWS KAWX KAYLA KBCT KBDS KBEM KBIO KBNC KBTC KBTR KBTS KBWG KCCP KCEM KCERS KCFC KCFE [+] KCGC KCHG KCIP [+] KCIS KCM KCMA KCMR KCOG KCOM [+] KCOR [+] KCPS KCRCM KCRI KCRIM KCRM [+] KCRN KCRO KCROM KCROR KCRP KCRS KCRT KCSA KCSI KCSY KCUL KCUM KCVM KCWI KDCM KDDEM KDDG KDE KDEM [+] KDEN KDET KDEV KDGOV KDGR KDHS KDM KDMR KDP KDRG [+] KDRL KDTB KDUM KE KEAI KEBG KECF KEDEM KEDM KEDU KEIM KEM KEMPI KEMR KEMS KEN KENV KERF KERG KESO KESP KESS KEVIN KFAM KFCE KFE KFEM KFGM KFIN KFIU KFLD KFLO KFLU KFOR KFPC KFRD [+] KFRP KFSC KFTFN KFTN KG KGCC KGCN KGHA KGHG [+] KGIC [+] KGICKS KGIT KGIV KGKG KGLB KGOR KGOV KH KHDP KHGH KHIB KHIV [+] KHJUS KHLS [+] KHMN KHOURY KHPD KHSA KHSL KHUM KI KIBL KICA KICC KICCPUR KICR KICT KID KIDE KIF KIFR KIIC KIIP KIL KILS KIMMITT KIMT KIND KINF KINL KINP KINR KINT KIPR [+] KIPT KIRC KIRF [+] KIRL KIRP KIS KISC KISK KISL [+] KISM KISR KITA KIVP KIVR KJAN KJRE KJU KJUS [+] KJUST KJWC KK KKIV KKNP KKOR KKPO KLAB KLAP KLBO KLEG KLFLO KLFU KLHS KLIG KLIP KLPM KLSO KLTN KM KMAC KMAR KMCA [+] KMCC KMCR KMDR [+] KMEPI KMFO KMGT KMIG KMNP KMOC KMPF KMPI KMPIO KMPL KMPP KMPT KMRD KMRS KMSG KMVP KMWN KN KNAO KNAP KNAR KNDP KNEI KNEP KNET KNMP KNN KNNA KNNB KNNC KNNF KNNO KNNP [+] KNNR KNOP KNP KNPP KNPPIS KNPR KNPT KNRG KNRV KNSD KNUC KNUP KO KOC KOCI KOCM KOEM KOGL KOLY [+] KOM KOMC KOMCCO KOMCSG KOMH KOMO KOMS KOR KOSOVO KOUYATE KPA KPAD KPAI KPAK KPAL [+] KPALAOIS KPAM KPAO [+] KPAS KPBT KPDD KPEM KPEO KPER KPET KPIN [+] KPIR KPKO [+] KPKP KPLS KPMI KPMO KPO KPOA KPOKO KPOL KPOP KPOV KPOW KPPAO KPPD KPRD KPRM KPRO KPROG KPRP KPRV KPSC KPTD KPTS KPWG KPWR [+] KQ KQM KQRDQ KR KRAD [+] KRAL KRCIM KRCM KRCS KRD KRDP KREC KREF KREL KRF KRFD KRFR KRG KRGY KRIC KRIF KRIM KRKO KRM KRMS KRV KRVC KS KSA KSAC KSAF KSCA [+] KSCI KSCS KSCT KSEAO KSEC KSEI KSEO KSEP KSI KSIA KSKN KSLG KSMT KSOC KSOCI KSPA KSPR [+] KSRE KSTC KSTCC KSTCPL KSTH KSTS KSTT KSUM [+] KSUP KT KTAO KTBD KTBT KTCRE KTDB KTDD KTDM KTER KTEX KTFIN KTFM KTFN [+] KTFR KTFS KTIA [+] KTIP [+] KTLA KTNBT KTNF KTPN KTRD KTRF KTSC KTSD KTTB KTTC KTTP KU KUAE KUIR KUM KUNA KUNC KUNH KUNP KUNR [+] KUS KUWAIT KV KVBL KVIP KVIR KVIS KVPR KVRC KVRP KW KWAC KWAK KWAWC KWBC KWBG [+] KWBW KWCI KWCR KWGB KWHG KWIC KWIM KWIR KWKN KWM KWMJN KWMM KWMN [+] KWN KWNM KWNN KWOMN KWPA KWPB KWPG KWPR KWRC KWRF KWRG KWUN KWWT KWWW KX KY KZ LA LAB LABOR LANSANA LANTERN LARREA LARS LAS LAURA LAVIN LAW LB LBAR LBY LE LEAGUE LEB LEBIK LEGAT LEGATT LEIS LEON LEVINE LEW LG LGAT LH LI LIB LICC LIMA LINE LK LMS LN LO LOG LORAN LOTT LOVE LR LS LT LTG LTTE LU LV LVPR LY LZ MA MAAR MACEDONIA MACP MANUEL MAP MAPP MAPS MAR MARAD MARIE MARINO MARITIME MARK MARQUEZ MARR [+] MARS MARTIN MARV MAS MASC MASS [+] MATT MB MBM MC MCA MCAP [+] MCAPARR MCAPN MCAPP MCAPS MCAT MCC MCCONNELL MCCP MCRM MCTRE MD MDA MDC MDO ME MEA MED MEDIA MEP MEPI MEPN MEPP MERCOSUR MESUR MEX MF MFA MFO MG MGL MGMT MGOV MGT MGTA MH MHUC MI MIAH MIC MICHAEL MICHEL MIGUEL VARGAS MALDONADO MIK MIL MILI MILITANTS MILITARY MILLENNIUM MINURSO MINUSTAH MITCHELL MJ MK ML MLS MMAR MMED MN MNLF MNNC MNNUC MNU MNUC [+] MNUCH MNUCWA MNUM MNUN MNUR MNUS MNVC MO MOHAMAD MOHAMMAD MOLINA MONTENEGRO MONUC MONY MOOPS MOP MOPP MOPPS MOPS [+] MORG MOROCCO MORS MOS MOTO MOTT MP MPOL MPOS MPP MPS MQADHAFI MR MRCRE MRRR MRS MRSEC MS MSG MSIG MT MTAA MTAG MTCAE MTCR MTCRA MTCRE MTRCE MTRE MTRRE MTS MU MUC MUCN MUKASEY MULLEN MUNC MURRAY MV MW MX MY MZ NA NAC NACB NAFTA NAM NAMSA NANCY NAR NARC NARCOTICS NARR NAS NASA NAT NATEU NATGAS NATIONAL NATO NATOAFGHAN NATOBALKANS NATOIRAQ NATOOPS NATOPOLICY NATSIOS NAVO NB NBTS NBU NC NCCC NCD NCT NCTC NDI NDP NE NEA NEC NEI NELSON NEPAD NERG NET NEW NFATC NFMS NFSO NG NGO NGUYEN NH NI NICOLE NIH NIPP NK NKWG NL NLD NLIAEA NLO NMFS NMNUC NMUC NNPT NO NOAA NOI NOK NON NONE NORAD NOTAG NOVO NP NPA NPG NPT NR NRC NRG NRR NRRC NS NSC NSF NSFO NSG NSSP NT NTDB NTSB NTTC NU NUC NUIN NV NW NZ NZUS OA OAO OARC OAS OASC OASCC OASS OAU OBAMA OBS OBSP OCBD OCEA OCED OCHA OCII OCRA OCS OCSE ODAG ODC ODIP [+] ODPC OECD OECS OECV OES OESC OEXC [+] OEXP OF OFDA OFDC OFDP [+] OFDPQIS OFFICIALS OFPD OFSO OGAC OGIV OHCHR OHI OHIP OI OIC OICCO OIE OIF OIG OIIP [+] OIL OIM OLY OLYAIR OLYMPICS OM OMB OMIG OMS ON ONA OPAD OPBAT OPC OPCD OPCR OPCW OPDAT OPDC [+] OPDP OPEC OPET OPIC OPID OPOC OPPC OPRC [+] OPREC OPREP OPS OPSC OPVIP ORA ORC ORCA ORECD ORED OREG OREP [+] ORGANIZED ORP ORTA ORUE OSAC OSCE OSCI [+] OSD OSEC OSHA OSIC OSTA OSTRA OTA OTAR OTP OTR OTRA [+] OTRABL OTRAO OTRAZ OTRC OTRD OUALI OVIP [+] OVP OXEC OXEM OZ PA PAARM PAC PACE PAGE PAGR PAHO PAIGH PAK PAL PALESTINIAN PAMQ PAN PANAM PAO PAR PARALYMPIC PARCA PAREL PARK PARLIAMENT PARM [+] PARMS PARN PARP PARR PARTIES PARTM PARTY PAS PASS PATTY PAUM PB PBGT PBIO PBK PBOV PBPTS PBS PBT PBTS [+] PCI PCON PCOR PCRM PCUL PD PDA PDD PDEM PDIP PDOV PDRG PE PEACE PEACEKEEPINGFORCES PEDRO PEL PELOSI PEMEX PENA PENV PEPFAR PEPR PER PEREZ PERL PERM PERSONS PET PETER PETERS PETR PETRAEUS PETROL PF PFIN PFLP PFOR PFOV PG PGGOC PGIC PGIV PGKV PGO PGOC PGOF PGOG PGON PGOR PGOT PGOV [+] PGOVE PGOVQL PGPV PGREL PGREV PGV PH PHALANAGE PHARM PHAS PHEM PHIM PHM PHSA [+] PHU PHUH PHUM [+] PHUMHUPPS PHUN PHUS PHYTRP PI PIA PICES PIF PIN PINB PIND PINER PINF PING PINL PINO PINR [+] PINS [+] PINT PINV PIR PIRF PIRN PJUS PK PKAO PKBL PKFK PKISL PKK PKMN PKNP PKO PKPA PKPAL PKPO PKPRP PKST PL PLAB PLAN PLEC PLN PLO PLUM PM PMAR PMAT PMDL PMIG PMIL PMIN PMR PMUC PN PNAT PNET PNG PNIR PNNL PNR PNRG PNS PNUC PNUK PNUM PO PODC POG POGV POINS POL POLG POLI POLICY POLINT POLITICAL POLITICS POLM POLMIL POLS POLUN POREL PORG POSTS POTUS POUS POV POWELL PP PPA PPAO PPD PPEF PPEL PPKO PPOL PQL PQM PRC PRE PREC PRED PREF [+] PREG PREJ PREK PREL [+] PRELEVU PRELM PRELPLS PRELTBIOBA PREM PREO PREP PRER PRES PRESIDENT PRESL PREV PREZ PRF PRFE PRFL PRGO PRGOV PRIL PRL PRLE PRM PRO PROB PROCESS PROG PROL PROLIFERATION PROP [+] PROPERTY PROTECTION PROTESTS PROV PROVE PRT PRTER PRWL PS PSA PSCE PSEC PSEPC PSHA PSI PSNR PSO PSOC PSOCI PSOE PT PTBS PTE PTEL PTEP PTER [+] PTGOV PTIA PTR PTRD PU PUAS PUBLIC PUNE PUNR PUOS PV PVIP PVOV PVPR PVTS PWBG PWMN PY QA QADRI QEL QI QIZ QM QT QU QUAN QUOC RA RAED RAID RAS RATIFICATION RBI RCA RCMP RE REA REACTION REALTIONS RECIN REF REFORM REFPAN REFUGEE REFUGEES REGION REGIONAL REID REIN REINEMEYER REL RELAM RELATIONS RELFREE RELIGIOUS REMON RENAMO RENE PREVAL REO REPORT REUBEN RF RFE RFIN RFREEDOM RGOV RGY RHUM RI RICE RICHARD RIGHTS RIGHTSPOLMIL RIMC RIVERA RL RLA RM RMA RO ROK ROME ROSS ROW ROY RP RPEL RPTS RQ RR RRB RREL RS RSO RSOX RSP RSZ RTT RU RUEHZO RV RW RWANDA SA SAAD SAARC SACU SADC SAFE SAIR SAIS SAMA SAN SANC SANR SAO SARB SARGSIAN SARS SASC SASEC SB SBA SC SCA SCCC SCE SCENESETTER SCHUL SCI SCIENCE SCNV SCOI SCOL SCOM SCPR SCRM SCRS SCRSERD SCUL [+] SCVL SD SE SEC SECDEF SECI SECRET SECRETARY SECSTATE SECTOR SECURITY SEMAAN GABY EID SEN SENC SENG SENS SENU SENV [+] SENVQGR SENVSPL SENVSXE SEP SERBIA SERZH SETTLEMENTS SEVN SEXP SF SFNV SG SGNV SGWI SH SHANNON SHI SHUM SI SIMS SIPDI SIPDIS SIPR SIPRNET SIPRS SIUK SK SKCA SKEP SKI SKSAF SL SLM SLOVAK SM SMAR SMI SMIG [+] SMIL SMIT SMITH SMRT SN SNA SNAP SNAR [+] SNUC SO SOC SOCI [+] SOCIA SOCIETY SOCIS SOCISZX SOCR SOCY SOE SOFA SOI SOIC SOLI SOLIC SOM SOPN SORT SOSI SOVIET SOWGC SP SPAS SPC SPCE SPCVIS SPECI SPECIALIST SPILL SPP SPSTATE SR SREF SRIT SRS SRYI SSA SSH ST STAG START STATE STC STEINBERG STET STP STR SU SUCCESSION SULLIVAN SUMMIT SUR SV SW SWHO SWMN SX SXG SY SYAI SYMBOL SYR SYRIA SYSI SYTH SZ TA TAGS TALAL TAUSCHER TAX TB TBI TBID TBIO [+] TBIOZK TBKIO TBO TC TCOR TCSENV TD TDA TE TECH TECHNOLOGY TER TERAA TERFIN TERR TERROR TERRORISM TF TFIN TG TGRY TH THANH THE THERESE THIRDTERM THKSJA THOMAS THPY TI TIA TIBO TIFA TINT TIO TIP TITI TIUZ TJ TK TL TM TN TNDG TNGD TO TOPEC TORRIJOS TOURISM TP TPHY [+] TPKO TPP TPSA TPSL TR TRAD TRADE TRAFFICKING TRBIO TRBY TRD TREAS TREASURY TREATY TREL TRG TRGV TRGY [+] TRIO TRSY TRT TRV TRY TRYG TRYS TS TSA TSLP TSPA [+] TSPL TSRL TSRY TSY TT TTFN TU TURKEY TV TVBIO TW TWRO TX TY TZ TZBY UA UAE UAID UAM UB UDEM UE UEU UG UGA UK UKR UKRAINE UM UMIK UN UNA UNAF UNAIDS UNAMA UNAMSIL UNAORC UNAUS UNBRO UNC UNCC UNCDF UNCDN UNCHC UNCHR UNCHS UNCITRAL UNCND UNCOPUOS UNCRED UNCRIME UNCSD UNCSW UNCTAD UNDC UNDEF UNDOF UNDP UNECE UNEF UNEP UNESCO UNFA UNFC UNFCYP UNFF UNFICYP UNFIYCP UNFPA UNGA UNGAPL UNGO UNHCR UNHRC UNICEF UNIDCP UNIDO UNIDROIT UNIFEM UNIFIL UNION UNKIK UNM UNMEE UNMIC UNMIK UNMIKI UNMIKV UNMIL UNMIN UNMOVIC UNO UNODC UNOMIG UNOPS UNP UNPAR UNPUOS UNRCCA UNRCR UNREST UNRWA UNSC UNSCAPU UNSCD UNSCE UNSCER UNSCR UNSCS UNSD UNSE UNTAC UNTERR UNTZ UNUS UNVIE UNYI UP UPU UPUO UR US USAID USAU USCC USCG USDA USDELFESTTWO USEU USG USGS USMS USNC USOAS USOP USPS USPTO USSC USTA USTDA USTR USTRD USTRIT USTRPS USTRUWR USUN UUNR UV UX UY UZ VA VANG VAT VC VE VELS VEN VENZ VETTING VI VINICIO VIP VIS VISIT VM VN VO VOA VT VTEG VTFR VTIS VTPREL VTTBIO VTWCAR VXY VY VZ WA WAEMU WAKI WAR WB WBEG WBG WCAR WCI WCL WCO WE WEBG WEBZ WEET WEF WEOG WET WEU WFA WFP WFPAORC WFPO WGC WGG WHA WHITMER WHO WHTI WI WILCOX WIPO WIR WJRO WM WMD WMDT WMN WMO WOMEN WPO WRTO WS WSIS WTO WTRD WTRO WTRQ WW WWARD WWBG WWT WZ XA XAAF XB XC XD XE XF XFNEA XG XH XI XJ XK XL XLUM XM XO XP XQ XR XS XT XTAG XU XV XW XX XXX XY XZ YE YEH YI YL YM YMCS YS YU YURIY ZA ZANU ZB ZC ZCTU ZEALAND ZF ZFR ZH ZI ZIM ZJ ZK ZKGM ZL ZM ZN ZO ZP ZR ZS ZT ZU ZW ZXA
AA AADP AALC ABER ABLD [+] ABLDG ABLG ABMC ABT ABUD AC ACABQ ACAO ACCOUNT ACDA ACEC ACKM ACOA ACOTA ACS ACTION ADANA ADB ADCO ADCP ADEL ADEP ADIP ADM ADMIRAL ADPM ADRC AE AEC AECL AEGR AEIR AEM AEMED AEMR [+] AER AESC AF AFARI AFDB AFDIN AFFAIRS AFGHANISTAN AFIN [+] AFL AFLU AFOR AFR AFSA AFSI AFSN AFU AFZAL AG AGAO AGENDA AGENGA AGIT AGMT AGOA AGR AGS AGUIRRE AI AIAG AID AIDAC AIDS AIEA AIHRC AIN AINF AINFCY AINR AINT AISG AIT AJ AK AL AL-1 ALAB ALBE ALEXANDER ALI ALJAZEERA ALL ALNEA ALOW ALOWAR AM AMAT AMB AMCHAMS AMCT AME AMED AMEDI AMEMR AMER AMERICAS AMEX AMG AMGE AMGMT AMGT [+] AMIA AMLB AMPR AMT AMTC AMTG AN ANARCHISTS ANC AND ANET ANTITERRORISM AO AOCR AODE AOIC AOMS AOPR AORC [+] AORD AOREC AORG AORL AOWC AP APCS APDC APEC APECO APER [+] APR APRC APRM AQ AR ARAB ARABBL ARABL ARABLEAGUE ARAS ARC ARCH ARENA AREP ARF ARG ARM ARMITAGE ARMS AROC ARR ARRMZY ARSO AS ASA ASAC ASC ASCC ASCE ASCEC ASCH ASE ASEAN ASEC [+] ASECARP ASECE ASECM ASECSI ASECVE ASED ASEDC ASEG ASEK ASES ASEX ASFC ASIC ASIG ASIR ASJA ASO ASOC ASPA ASR ASSEMBLY ASSK ASUP AT ATFN ATPDEA ATRA ATRD ATRN AU AU-1 AUC AUNR AUSGR AUSTRALIAGROUP AV AVERY AVIAN AVIANFLU AVIATION AW AX AY AZ AZE B. BA BAGHDAD BAIO BAKOYANNIS BALKANS BAPOL BARACK BASHAR BATA BB BBG BBSR BC BCW BCXP BD BE BEAN BEN BERARDUCCI BESP BEXB BEXP [+] BEXPC BEXPPLM BEXT BF BFIF BFIN BFIO BG BGD BGMT BH BHUM BI BIC BIH BILAT BIMSTEC BINR BIO BIOS BIOTECH BIOTECHNOLOGY BIT BITO BK BL BLR BLUE BLUNT BM BMENA BMGT BMOT BN BNUC BO BOIKO BOL BOND BOQ BORDER BOSNIA BOU BOUCHAIB KAKA BOUTERSE BP BPIS BPTS BR BRIAN BRPA BRUSSELS BS BSSR BT BTA BTC BTIO [+] BTIU BTRA BTT BU BUD BULGARIA BURMA BUSH BV BW BWC BX BXEP BY BZ CA CAC CACM CACS CAFTA CAIO CAJC CAMBODIA CAN CAPC CARC CARE CARIB CARICOM CARSON CAS CASA CASC [+] CASCC CASCR CASE CASTILLO CAVO CB CBC CBD CBE CBG CBIS CBM CBSA CBTH CBW CCSR CCY CD CDB CDC CDCC CDCE CDG CDI CE CEA CEC CEDAW CEN CENTCOM CENTRIC CEUDA CF CFE CFED CFG CFIS CFSP CG CGEN CGOPRC CH CHAD CHALLENGE CHAO CHELIDZE CHENEY CHERTOFF CHG CHIEF CHN CHR CHRISTIAN CHRISTOF CHRISTOPHER CI CIA CIAT CIC CICTE CIDA CIO CIP CIS CITEL CITES CITIBANK CITT CIVAIR CIVS CJ CJAN [+] CJUS CK CKGR CKOR CL CLEARANCE CLINTON CLMT CLO CLOK CM CMAE CMFT CMGT [+] CMP CMT CN CNAR CNARC CNC CNO CO CODEL COE COL COLIN COLLECTIVE COLOMBO COM COMESA COMMERCE CON CONAWAY CONDOLEEZZA CONDOLEEZZA RICE CONEAZ CONG CONGO CONGRINT CONS CONSULAR CONTROL CONTROLS CORRUPTION COSI COUNTER COUNTER TERRORISM COUNTERTERRORISM COUNTRY COUNTRYCLEARANCE CP CPA CPAS CPC CPCTC CPPT CPUOS CQ CR CRIM CRIME CRIMES CRM CROATIA CROS CRS CRUZ CS CSCE CSEP CSIS CSW CT CTBT CTER CTERR CTM CTR CTRYCLR CU CUCO CUIS CUL CV CVIA CVIC CVIS [+] CVISU CVPR CVR CW CWC CWCM CWG CX CY CYP CYPRUSARMS CZ DA DAC DAFR DAN DANFUNG DANIEL DAO DARFR DARFUR DAVID DAVID LEE HOWES DAVID WELCH DAVID WILLIAM RAY DB DC DCDG DCG DCHA DCI DCM DCOM DCRM DE DEA DEAX DEFENSE DEFENSEREFORM DELTAVIOLENCE DEM DEMARCHE DEMOCRATIC DENNIS DEOC DEPT DEPT FOR DS COMMAND CENTER DESI DHA DHLAKAMA DHLS DHRF DHS DHSX DIEZ DIPLOMACY DISENGAGEMENT DJ DK DKEM DMIN DMINE DO DOC DOD DOE DOJ DOMC DOMESTIC DOMESTICPOLITICS DONALD RUMSFELD DOT DPAO DPKO DPM DPOL DPRK DR DRC DRIP DRL DS DSR DSS DTFN DTRA DTRO DU DVC DY EAC EAD EADI EADM EAG EAGER EAGR [+] EAI EAIC EAID [+] EAIDB EAIDCIN EAIDEGZ EAIDMG EAIDNI EAIF EAIG EAIO EAIR [+] EAIS EAIT EAOD EAP EAPC EAR EARI EASS EATO EAUD EAVI EB EBEXP EBRD EBUD EC ECA ECCP ECCT ECE ECIN ECIP ECLAC ECN ECOIN ECOM ECON [+] ECONCS ECONEGE ECONOMIC ECONOMICS ECONOMY ECONOMY AND FINANCE ECOR ECOS ECOSOC ECOWAS ECPC ECPN ECPO ECPS [+] ECPSN ECRM ECTRD ECUN ED EDA EDEV EDRC EDU EDUC EE EEB EEC EENG EENV EEOC EET EETC EFI EFIC EFIM EFIN [+] EFIS [+] EFLU EFN EFND EFNI EFQ EFTA EG EGAD EGAR EGEN EGHG EGOV EGOVSY EH EI EIAD EIAID EIAR EIB EICN EID EIDE EIDN EIFN EIN EIND [+] EINDIR EINF EING EINN EINO EINR EINT [+] EINV [+] EINZ EIPR EIQ EISL EISNLN EITC EITI EIVN EK EL ELA ELAB [+] ELAD ELAINE ELAM ELAN ELAP ELB ELBA ELBR ELEC ELECTIONS ELF ELIN ELN ELND ELNT ELTD ELTM ELTN [+] ELTRN EMAIL EMED EMI EMIN [+] EMN EMS EMW EN END ENDURING ENEG ENER ENERG ENERGY ENFR ENG ENGR ENGRD ENGRG ENGY ENIV ENLT ENNP ENR ENRC ENRG [+] ENRL ENTG ENV ENVI ENVIRONMENT ENVR ENVT EON EOXC EP EPA EPAT EPCS EPE EPEC EPECO EPET [+] EPIN EPIT EPPD EPRT EPSC EPTE EPTED EPWR EQ EQRD ER ERA ERD EREL ERGR ERICKSON ERIN ERTD ES ESA ESCAP ESCI ESDP ESENV ESF ESLCO ESOC ESOCI ESPS ESS ESSO ESTH ESTN ESTRADA ET ETA ETAD ETC ETCC ETD ETDR ETEL ETER ETEX ETFN ETIC ETIO ETLN ETMIN ETR ETRA ETRAD ETRB ETRC ETRD [+] ETRDECD ETRG ETRK ETRN ETRO ETRP ETT ETTC [+] ETTD ETTF ETTN ETTR ETTRD ETTW ETZ EU EUC EUCOM EUE EUEAID EUFOR EUM EUMEM EUN EUR EUREM EURM EURN EV EVENTS EVN EWRG EWT EWTR EWWT [+] EX EXBS EXEC EXIM EXO EXPORT EXTERNAL EZ FA FAA FAC FAGR FAO FARC FARM FAS FATAH FBI FCC FCS FCSC FCSCEG FCUL FDA FDIC FEDULOV FEMA FERNANDO FGM FI FIN FINANCE FINE FINR FINREF FINV FIR FISO FJ FK FKFLO FKLU FLU FM FMC FMGT FMLN FMS FO FOI FOOKS FOR FORCE FORCES FOREIGN FORWHA FP FPC FR FRA FRANCIS FRANCISCO RODENAS RUIZ FRB FREDOM FREEDOM FRELIMO FRIED FRN FRU FSC FSI FT FTA FTAA FWS GA GAERC GAMES GAO GARCIA GASPAR GATT GAZA GAZPROM GB GBSLE GC GCC GCCC GE GEF GEORGE GERARD GESKE GF GG GH GI GIPNC GIWI GJ GKGIC GL GLOBAL GM GN GO GOG GOI GON GOVPOI GPGOV GPI GPOI GPOV GR GRQ GS GT GTIP GTMO GTREFTEL GU GUAM GUANTANAMO GUIDANCE GUILLERMO GUTIERREZ GV GWI GY GZ GZIS HA HARRIET HARRY HAWZ HCOPIL HDP HE HEAVEN HEBRON HELGERSON HERCEGOVINA HG HHS HI HIGHLIGHTS HIJAZI HILARY HILLARY HILLEN HIPC HIV HIZ HK HKSX HL HLSX HN HNCHR HO HOA HOSTAGES HPKO HR HRC HRCS HRICTY HRIGHTS HRKSTC HSI HSTC HSWG HT HTCG HTSC HU HUD HUM HUMAN HUMANITARIAN HUMANR HUMANRIGHTS HUMOR HUMRIT HUNRC HURI HURRICANE HYDE HYLAND HYMPSK HZ IA IACHR IACI IACO IACW IADB IAEA IAES IAHRC IAIE IAII IASA IATTC IAZ IBB IBD IBET IBPCA IBRB IBRD IC ICAC ICAO ICC ICCAT ICCROM ICES ICJ ICRC ICRS ICSCA ICTR ICTY ID IDA IDB IDLI IDLO IDP IDR IE IEA IEAB IEF IF IFAD IFC IFIN IFM IFO IFR IFRC IG IGAD IGF IHO IICA IINS IIP IK IL ILAB ILC ILEA ILO IMC IMET IMF IMMIGRATION IMO IMSO IMTS IN INAUGURATION INCB IND INDO INF INFLUENZA INL INMARSAT INNP INPFC INR INRA INRB INRD 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08ABUDHABI1287 | UAE VIEWS ON GLOBAL FINANCIAL TURMOIL [...] (C) Summary. On 27 and 28 October 2008, Treasury Deputy Secretary Kimmitt and Ambassador Olson met with officials from the UAE Central Bank, UAE Ministry of Finance and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth funds. Kimmitt discussed the USG response to the global financial turmoil and prospects for the U. [...] | 2008-11-10 07:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | AE ECON IR |
08ABUDHABI1293 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: CONTINENTAL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Continental Aviation Services, Abu Dhabi, UAE for the shipment of an Aircraft propeller assembly and parts exported as no license required by Hartzell Propeller Inc., Piqua, Ohio. 2. On 10 Nov 2008, Export Control Officer (EC [...] | 2008-11-10 09:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1297 | NEW PAKISTANI AMBASSADOR TO THE UAE A LONG-TIME BHUTTO ALLY [...] (C) In a November 9 courtesy call, incoming Pakistani Ambassador Khursheed Ahmed Junejo described his long-term affiliation with the late Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, describing himself as the mayor of her town, and a party confidant during a "20 year" association. He claimed so many trips b [...] | 2008-11-10 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PINR PK AE |
08ABUDHABI1301 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: EMIRATES INSTITUTE OF [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at the Emirates Institute of Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST),Dubai, UAE for export license application D406987: Juniper encryption hardware, software and related products worth nearly 44 million USD. These items are controlled unde [...] | 2008-11-12 13:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1302 | LEVERAGING FATF STATEMENT ON IRAN [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-13 04:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL EFIN KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI1306 | UAE STILL NOT ENTHUSIASTIC TO PRESS HUMAN RIGHTS AT UNGA [...] (C) POL Chief pressed ref A points with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani on November 13, emphasizing the need for a principled stand against "no action" motions that prevent a vital review of human rights violations and the need to address the severe human rights ab [...] | 2008-11-13 13:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM IR MB KN AE |
08ABUDHABI1312 | PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO THE UAE [...] As the UAE hosts to an increasing number of USG travelers, the Mission offers the following perspective on how to plan for a successful visit, with a caution about overextended demands on the UAE leadership and a chronic lack of hotel capacity in Abu Dhabi, with periodic problems related to ho [...] | 2008-11-16 13:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | AMGT PREL OVIP OTRA AE |
08ABUDHABI1318 | SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT [...] (C) General: we look forward to your first visit to the UAE in your capacity as CENTCOM Commander. ------------------------------ Punching above its Weight ------------------------------ 2. (C) Over the past five years, the UAE has emerged as a regional powerhouse, using its financial c [...] | 2008-11-18 04:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ PK AE |
08ABUDHABI1331 | UAE LABOR MINISTER NOTES MEASURED PROGRESS ON TREATMENT OF [...] (C) Summary: UAE Labor Minister Saqr Ghobash told the Ambassador that electronic payment of wages and enhanced living conditions are key labor concerns. He is trying to persuade banks to assist in creating accounts for workers to facilitate an enforceable electronic payment regime. Living co [...] | 2008-11-20 12:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ELAB PHUM AE |
08ABUDHABI1338 | Revocation of Iran's U-turn general license [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-23 11:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL EFIN KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI1346 | UAE CAUTIONED ABOUT BIASED UNGA RESOLUTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL UNGA IS PA AE |
08ABUDHABI1347 | UAE REACTION TO FIRST COMMITTEE RESOLUTION ON COMPLIANCE [...] (SBU) PolChief raised reftel concerns about UAE abstentions in UN First Committee voting on the Resolution on Compliance with MFA's Director of International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani on November 24. Al-Hosani said the UAEG agreed generally with the resolution but had one reservation abo [...] | 2008-11-24 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL MNUC UNGA AE |
08ABUDHABI135 | ABU DHABI TO OPEN SHELTER FOR TIP VICTIMS [...] (U) The UAE National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, in collaboration with the UAE Red Crescent Society, announced plans January 13 to open a shelter in Abu Dhabi to aid victims of human trafficking and exploitation. The projected opening of an Abu Dhabi shelter follows the 2007 opening [...] | 2008-01-31 14:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM ELAB PREL PGOV KMPI AE |
08ABUDHABI1354 | UAE UNAWARE OF IRAN NUCLEAR MEETING [...] No summary [...] | 2008-11-25 10:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MNUC KNNP PARM TRGY IR AE |
08ABUDHABI136 | U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH MIDDLE EAST STATES ON NUCLEAR [...] (C) Post appreciates the opportunity to provide input on planned U.S. engagement with select countries in the Middle East that have expressed a serious interest in developing a peaceful nuclear power program. We agree that an early positive engagement is key to both demonstrating that countri [...] | 2008-01-31 15:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ENRG PARM PREL AE |
08ABUDHABI1360 | THE UAE FINANCIAL SITUATION AND THE KUBLER ROSS MODEL [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (C) Summary. The UAE, Dubai in particular, appears to be moving rapidly through the five stages of grieving identified in the Kubler-Ross model. While most Emirati contacts initially claimed that global financial cr [...] | 2008-11-26 07:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PREL PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI1370 | UAEG AVOIDS AID RELATED TO AFGHAN ELECTIONS [...] (SBU) In addition to conversations noted Ref A regarding UAEG aid to Afghanistan, Post reiterated Ref B request for assistance to ensure smooth 2009 Afghan elections as a diplomatic note. The MFA's formal reply (text in para two) reiterates the UAEG's preference for humanitarian aid without p [...] | 2008-12-01 08:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV EAID KDEM MASS AF AE |
08ABUDHABI1371 | PIRACY CONCERNS NOTED TO UAEG [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-01 11:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
08ABUDHABI1381 | U/S LEVEY PRESSES UAE ON IRAN SANCTIONS [...] (S) Summary. On 18 November 2008, Treasury Under Secretary Stuart Levey and DCM Doug Greene (in Abu Dhabi) and Paul Sutphin, the Consul General (in Dubai) discussed with UAE counterparts recent U.S., international and UAE steps to increase financial pressure on Iran. In particular, Levey detai [...] | 2008-12-03 14:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | AE ECON IR KTFN PREL PTER |
08ABUDHABI1382 | EXPORT CONTROL UPDATE [...] (S/NF) Summary: MFA recently confirmed that its proposed amendment to the Export Control Law -- to set up an independent authority to oversee the law -- had been altered by the Presidency, which assigned oversight to an existing committee in the Ministry of Interior. Staffing a new authority [...] | 2008-12-04 08:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM KNNP MNUC PREL AE |
08ABUDHABI1385 | PROJECT FINANCE A CHALLENGE FOR ABU DHABI DEVELOPMENT [...] (C) Summary. The global economic downturn and related liquidity crisis is beginning to impact Abu Dhabi-based companies' ability to obtain reasonably-priced project finance. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) says its monthly cash flow will easily meet its development plans, despite f [...] | 2008-12-04 11:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI1392 | CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EXTENDS FNC TERM WITHOUT NEW [...] (SBU) Summary: Amendments to the UAE constitution announced December 2 extend the term of the advisory Federal National Council (FNC) from two years to four, essentially delaying further elections to that body while incrementally expanding its role. Also announced was a limitation on the comm [...] | 2008-12-10 12:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV KDEM PHUM KMPI AE |
08ABUDHABI1397 | UNSCR ON ANNAPOLIS PROCESS DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-14 12:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KWBG UNSC AE |
08ABUDHABI1404 | DEMARCHE ON PAKISTAN DONORS CONFERENCE RECEIVED WITHOUT [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-14 15:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECON EFIN IBRD IMF PK AE |
08ABUDHABI1405 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PIRACY CONTACT GROUP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-14 15:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
08ABUDHABI1408 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: MOHAMED ABDUL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct post-shipment verifications at Mohamed Abdul Rahman Al-Bahar company for the shipment of a Marine propulsion engine and a Marine Generator set and associated parts and equipment exported as No License Required by Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois. 2. On 1 [...] | 2008-12-16 09:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1409 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: LUCKY RECYCLING [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at Lucky Recycling, Jebal Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of industrial furnace cooling tower parts exported as No License Required by Inductotherm Corporation, Rancocas, New Jersey. 2. On 11 Dec 2008, Export Control [...] | 2008-12-16 09:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1417 | UAE-IRANIAN CIVIL AVIATION AGREEMENT MORE POMP THAN [...] (U) On December 10, the official state news agency WAM announced that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran to expand air passenger links between the two countries. GCAA Di [...] | 2008-12-18 06:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAIR ECON EFIN PGOV IR AE |
08ABUDHABI1418 | CROWN PRINCE'S MEETING WITH SENATOR BAUCUS [...] (C) Summary. During his December 13-15 visit to the UAE (reported septel),Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) discussed the UAE's strategic vision with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ). Baucus noted his amazement with the UAE's progress. MbZ presented an overview of the [...] | 2008-12-18 07:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV OREP PREL PARM KPAL CVIS IR AE |
08ABUDHABI1419 | MBZ OFFERS COUNTER PIRACY SUPPORT [...] (S) On December 14, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince (and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces) Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) discussed regional naval issues with OSD Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs Mary Beth Long in Abu Dhabi. MbZ said the UAE wanted to assist in the figh [...] | 2008-12-18 08:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
08ABUDHABI1420 | NOVEMBER 2008 MENAFATF PLENARY [...] (SBU) The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held a plenary session (MENAFATF VIII),working group meetings, and an FIU workshop from November 9-13, 2008 in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Fi [...] | 2008-12-18 09:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON PTER PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI1422 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: BOROGUE 2 PROJECT; ABU [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at the Borouge 2 Project administered by the Abu Dhabi Polymers Company for license application no. D407715: numerous bleed, relief, spectacle blind and ball valves and inlets which are all controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical, Biologic [...] | 2008-12-18 12:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1424 | ABU DHABI MASDAR CITY MAINTAINS CARBON NEUTRAL TARGET [...] (SBU) Summary: Masdar City - a six square kilometer grand experiment backed with $24 billion funding to create the world's first carbon-neutral, zero-waste, renewable energy powered city supporting 25,000 residents and 50,000 commuters - continues to work through many critical issues in its i [...] | 2008-12-18 13:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ETRD EAID PGOV KMPI EFIN AE |
08ABUDHABI1430 | SENATOR BAUCUS'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. Summary ------- 2. (C) During his December 13-15 visit to the United Arab Emirates, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and accompanying delegation from the Senate Finance Committee staff met with senior government and financi [...] | 2008-12-21 09:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON PGOV ETRD ENRG OREP PREL SENV PARM KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI1432 | UAE NUCLEAR PLANS [...] (SBU) The United Arab Emirates is rapidly pursuing a civilian nuclear power project that is expected to come online in 2017 and ultimately may include as many as ten nuclear plants valued at over $50 billion. Although the program is being developed by and initially for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi [...] | 2008-12-21 09:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY BEXP BTIO ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI1434 | UAE NOTIFIED OF FIFTH GLOBAL INITIATIVE MEETING IN JUNE [...] Following coordination with Dutch DCM, PolOff discussed reftel with MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani on December 21, 2008. Al-Hosani was appreciative of the timely notice and pleased with so much time to coordinate a "high level" delegation. He did ask for further i [...] | 2008-12-22 06:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC AE |
08ABUDHABI1439 | UAE REACTION TO PIRACY CONTACT GROUP [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 12:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PTER PBTS PHSA MOPS AE |
08ABUDHABI1440 | MINISTRY OF EDUCATION DISMISSED EIGHTY THREE EMIRATI TEACHERS [...] (C) Summary: In 2007, eighty three Emirati teachers were unexpectedly reassigned from the Ministry of Education to other ministries for alleged Islamist tendencies. In a recent conversation with PolOff, two of the teachers lamented the dismissal of Emirati nationals from a school system domi [...] | 2008-12-22 12:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREF SOCI AE |
08ABUDHABI1443 | UAE FOREIGN MINISTER SPENDING CHRISTMAS EVE IN BETHLEHEM [...] No summary [...] | 2008-12-22 14:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL OTRA OVIP AE |
08ABUDHABI1444 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: PETROPIPE INTERNATIONAL [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check at Petropipe International Ltd for license application no. D409103: Class 1500 stainless steel threaded monel stem ball valve which is controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical, Biological Warfare, and Anti-Terrorism reasons. The U.S. licens [...] | 2008-12-23 04:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1446 | UAE MAY PHASE OUT VALUE BASED CONSULAR TRANSACTIONS [...] (SBU) On December 23, EconOff discussed the UAE's consular transactions policy (reftel) with Ministry of Foreign Trade Director of WTO Department Juma Al Kait. Al Kait said that the UAE is aware of the U.S.-Uganda WTO proposal and that other GCC members had eliminated their fees. He added tha [...] | 2008-12-23 10:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETRD ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI1457 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SBM MOPU STOR; ADYARD [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check for a SBM Offshore Inc. project under license application no. D409170: Hastelloy-C 60 series ball valve with Teflon seats and seals which are all controlled under ECCN 2B350 for Chemical, Biological Warfare, and Anti-Terrorism reasons. The [...] | 2008-12-29 05:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1459 | EXTRANCHECK: POST SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ABU DHABI POLYMERS [...] Reftel A requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification at the Abu Dhabi Polymers Company Ltd for the shipment of several industrial and laboratory furnace parts shipped No License Required by Selas Fluid Processing Corporation, Blue Bell, PA. 2. On December 29, 2008, Export Contro [...] | 2008-12-29 07:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI1463 | UAE RESPONSE TO ILLICIT DIAMOND ACTIVITY IN ZIMBABWE [...] (U) This is a joint Embassy Abu Dhabi - Consulate General Dubai cable. 2. (SBU) On December 1, post delivered reftel talking points via diplomatic note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Post also passed the points to Ali Fayel, the Ministry of Economy's point-of-contact on the Kimberley P [...] | 2008-12-30 09:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ETRD ECON EFIN ASEC ZI AE |
08ABUDHABI147 | DELIVERED COMMENTS ON UAE NUCLEAR POWER WHITE PAPER [...] (SBU) On February 3, Econchief and TDY PolEconoff met with David Scott, Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority Director of Economic Affairs; Hamad Al-Kaabi, Executive Affairs Authority (and MFA); Ali Al-Frayhat, General Counsel for the Executive Affairs Authority; Mohammed Al-Hamadi, GM of the [...] | 2008-02-04 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP PREL PARM ECON AE |
08ABUDHABI148 | U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH MIDDLE EAST STATES ON NUCLEAR [...] (C) Post appreciates the opportunity to provide input on planned U.S. engagement with select countries in the Middle East that have expressed a serious interest in developing a peaceful nuclear power program. We agree that an early positive engagement is key to both demonstrating that countri [...] | 2008-02-04 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | KNNP ENRG PARM PREL AE |
08ABUDHABI158 | UAE FORMALLY CONCURS WITH GSD MARCH 11 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-05 12:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MARR MASS AE |
08ABUDHABI159 | ADMIRAL FALLON'S UPCOMING VISIT TO ABU DHABI [...] (S) Admiral Fallon, Embassy Abu Dhabi again welcomes you for a visit to the UAE, where we look forward to your engagement with U.S. personnel on the ground and your discussions with the nation's top strategic defense planner, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Arme [...] | 2008-02-05 14:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MARR KPAL IR IZ AF LE |
08ABUDHABI160 | AIR FORCE SECRETARY WYNNE AND MBZ DISCUSS SHARED [...] (S) Summary: When Secretary of the Air Force Wynne met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince (and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces) Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) February 3, MbZ focused on Shared Early Warning and communication links as critical to defend against Iran. He pressed for advanc [...] | 2008-02-05 14:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MCAP MOPS MASS IR AE |
08ABUDHABI169 | IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT IN THE [...] (SBU) Econchief met with MinEcon U/S Abdulla Al-Saleh and legal advisor Issa Baddour on February 6 to discuss Arab League Boycott related issues. Econchief commended Al-Saleh for working with Commerce/BIS officials to remove boycott related language from commercial documents and stressed that [...] | 2008-02-07 13:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL ECON ETRD KBCT AE |
08ABUDHABI171 | UAE VIEWS ON KOSOVO'S STATUS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-02-07 14:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UNMIK UN YI EU AE |
08ABUDHABI173 | HEAD OF UAE TIP COMMITTEE SHARES PROGRESS REPORT [...] (U) Charge d'Affaires, ADCM, and POLOFF met February 5 with UAE Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs and head of the UAE National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking, Dr. Anwar Gargash, to discuss the upcoming 2008 TIP report, TIP-specific training, the Dubai and Abu Dhabi s [...] | 2008-02-07 14:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM ELAB PREL PGOV PREF SMIG KMPI KCRM KWMN AE |
08ABUDHABI174 | WELCOMING GENERAL MOSELEY BACK TO ABU DHABI [...] (S) General Moseley, your return visit to Abu Dhabi February 11-13 is most welcome, and we look forward to your conversation with Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) in particular. Your visit continues a series of senior level consultations with the UAE leadership, beginning with President Bush January [...] | 2008-02-07 14:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MCAP MOPS MASS IR AE |
08ABUDHABI187 | UAE MFA ON SUPPORT FOR LEBANON TRIBUNAL [...] (C) On February 10, Charge queried UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali about the apparent UAE commitment of $5 million to the UN Special Tribunal for Lebanon (ref A). Al-Sha'ali said he thought the commitment was firm, but wanted to know the precise mechanism [...] | 2008-02-11 13:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL PHUM KDEM EFIN EINV LE AE |
08ABUDHABI188 | LOBBYING FOR KOSOVO RECOGNITION [...] (C) On February 10, the Charge met with UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali to discuss, among other issues (septel),the need for as many nations as possible to recognize an independent Kosovo soon after independence is announced. Al-Sha'ali acknowledged our a [...] | 2008-02-11 13:49:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN UNMIK PGOV YI EU AE |
08ABUDHABI189 | UNIFIL LOBBYING FOR ARAB SUPPORT [...] (C) The Charge pressed UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali February 10 on the need for a continued Arab presence in UNIFIL, a prospect complicated by the impending withdrawal of Qatari forces. Asked to consider a UAE contribution, al-Sha'ali said frankly, "may [...] | 2008-02-11 13:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL QA LE AE |
08ABUDHABI190 | MFA MINSTATE VIEWS ON IRAN [...] (C) The Charge took the opportunity of a February 10 meeting with UAE Minster of State for Foreign Affairs Mohammed Hussain al-Sha'ali to emphasize the importance of keeping pressure on Iran through UNSC deliberations on potential sanctions, also noting the USG stance not to comment extensivel [...] | 2008-02-11 14:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM UNSC IAEA IR AE |
08ABUDHABI197 | UAE INPUT FOR NEW REQUIRED REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON [...] Post appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the Department's report to Congress as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. The UAE qualifies as a major energy producer. Increasingly, with rapid economic development, the UAE is becoming a larger energy consumer as [...] | 2008-02-13 06:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG SENV APER ABUD AE |
08ABUDHABI222 | UAE PRIME MINISTER'S QUICK VISIT TO TEHRAN AND [...] (C) Summary: UAE Prime Minister, Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid embarked on a sudden visit to Tehran and Damascus February 18, taking the Foreign Minister (an Abu Dhabi royal) in his entourage. Public explanations of the visit are benign and innocent, and we heard fr [...] | 2008-02-19 14:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV OVIP IR SY AE |
08ABUDHABI236 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] In the absence of MFA director for International Cooperation Yacoub Al-Hosani and other senior MFA officials, Econchief followed up on reftel message with senior America's Desk Officer Rowda Al-Otaiba and urged that the UAE consider signing on to the Global Initiative Statement of Principles. [...] | 2008-02-21 14:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PARM PREL PTER KGIC AE |
08ABUDHABI238 | DRAFT MOU ON PEACEFUL NUCLEAR COOPERATION [...] Econchief delivered reftel MOU to the UAEG on February 20 for review. Econchief expressed the USG's desire to discuss it during the February 26 experts' meeting and willingness to sign. Executive Affairs Authority member Hamad Al-Kaabi stated that his team would review the document and be pr [...] | 2008-02-21 14:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KNNP ENRG AE |
08ABUDHABI257 | UAEG REPORT ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) MinEcon U/S Abdullah Al-Saleh passed the following e-mail update on UAE actions to eliminate secondary and tertiary applications of the Arab League boycott to Econ Chief on February 25. Al-Saleh had committed to providing thi [...] | 2008-02-27 11:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KBCT PREL IS AE |
08ABUDHABI260 | UAE JANUARY 31 NOTICE ON BANK SEPAH - DEMARCHE [...] (SBU) On February 14, Econchief contacted Ahmed Al-Qamzi, Head of the International Division for the UAE Central Bank's Anti Money Laundering and Suspicious Cases Unit (AMLSCU) to ask the UAE to delay or withdraw its notification and to provide more information on the origin of money used to [...] | 2008-02-28 09:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KNNP PREL PARM IR AE |
08ABUDHABI263 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: UAE, FRANCE AND THE U.S.; ARABS [...] SUMMARY: A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes Arabs for a selective use of terminology in differentiating between martyrdom and terrorism and insinuates that Iran is meddling in Lebanon. A UAE intellectual in "Al-Khaleej" suggests that France's recent military agreements and exercis [...] | 2008-02-28 11:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI267 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: UAE, FRANCE AND THE U.S.; ARABS [...] SUMMARY: A U.A.E. columnist in "Al-Ittihad" contrasts Arabs' selective reference to terminologies of martyrdom versus terrorism which he believes are largely nourished by Iran. In light of France's recent cooperation with the U.A.E. on a French naval base, a U.A.E. intellectual in "Al-Kha [...] | 2008-02-28 13:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI289 | DAS KENT PATTON DISCUSSES DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN UAE [...] (C) Summary: On a February 24-25 visit to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, DAS Kent Patton spoke with government leaders and civil society figures about expanding political space in the UAE. With MFA he focused on fall 2008 plans for Forum for the Future meetings in Abu Dhabi, stressing the importance [...] | 2008-03-05 06:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KDEM KMPI KPAO ELAB AE |
08ABUDHABI296 | MARCH 11 GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE AND MARCH 12 JOINT [...] (S) Summary: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to the March 11 Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) and March 12 Joint Military Commission (JMC) as opportunities to renew our mutual commitment to shared strategic goals with the UAE, to remind the UAE military of U.S. appreciation for its support and i [...] | 2008-03-06 12:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ LE AE |
08ABUDHABI304 | MLAT STAGNANT WITHOUT CREATIVE APPROACH [...] (C) Post received a diplomatic note dated February 12 stating yet again that the UAE looked forward to negotiation of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) in tandem with negotiation of an Extradition Treaty and a Treaty on Legal and Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters. The [...] | 2008-03-09 17:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER PGOV KCRM AE |
08ABUDHABI317 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ADMIRAL FALLON'S RESIGNATION [...] SUMMARY: UAE print and electronic media gave prominent coverage to the resignation of Admiral Fallon. Editorials agree that Fallon's resignation means that the voice of reason in the American administration has been ousted and therefore a military confrontation with Iran sounds likely now. [...] | 2008-03-13 11:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI320 | STILL NO CHANGE IN UAE VIEWS ON PEG [...] (C) There continues to be a constant drumbeat of news, chatter, and speculation that the UAE will deal with inflation by either de-pegging from the dollar or revaluing the dirham. Despite this, UAE financial officials continue to tell us that the UAE remains committed to the peg. Abu Dhabi D [...] | 2008-03-13 15:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EFIN ECON AE |
08ABUDHABI323 | First UAE Export Control Prosecution [...] (U) On March 13, UAE Arabic and English papers reported that the Dubai Public Prosecutors Office had referred a case to court regarding an attempt to import -- with the intent to re-export -- 250 KG of the corrosion-resistant metal Zirconium in violation of the UAE's 2007 export control law. [...] | 2008-03-13 15:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI325 | US - UAE COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE MEETING [...] (S/NF) Summary: During the February 25 Counterproliferation Task Force meeting, the UAEG asserted that it was enforcing the 2007 export control law, but was in the process of amending it to make it easier to implement and enforce. The UAE pushed for better coordination and follow-up from the [...] | 2008-03-16 11:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI326 | ACTING A/S MCNERNEY MEETS WITH UAEG OFFICIALS [...] (S) Summary: On February 25 and 26, UAEG officials asserted that the UAE's export control law was in force, but that it was being amended to make it easier to implement. The UAE would create an autonomous organization to implement the export control law. The UAE interlocutors raised concerns [...] | 2008-03-16 11:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI332 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Human Rights Report [...] SUMMARY: Two editorials attacked the annual Human Rights Report. The first dismissed the U.S. as unqualified to issue the report given our own lack of credibility on human rights. The second denounced the report as biased in favor of Israel and "Zionism". End summary. 2. Unsigned editor [...] | 2008-03-17 08:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI334 | UAE FISCAL TRANSPARENCY [...] (SBU) UAE fiscal data is often incomplete. This is partially due to the federal nature of the country, in which each emirate has its own budget and federal-emirate level coordination on fiscal matters has historically been limited. The Federal Budget is published annually in newspapers and pr [...] | 2008-03-17 09:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON PREL AE |
08ABUDHABI336 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Human Rights Report [...] SUMMARY: Two editorials attacked the annual Human Rights Report. The first dismissed the U.S. as unqualified to issue the report given our own lack of credibility on human rights. The second denounced the report as biased in favor of Israel and "Zionism". End summary. 2. Unsigned editor [...] | 2008-03-18 05:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI35 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a Blue Lantern pre-license check on application 050073494 for the export of thermal cameras to the UAE. On January 6, 2008, Commercial Officer Nasir Khan and Commercial Specialist Jamal Bafagih met with Mr. Murshed Al Redaini, Managing Director, C4 Advanced So [...] | 2008-01-09 05:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC KOMC AE |
08ABUDHABI352 | MFA ON STATUS OF INTERDICTIONS [...] (S/NF) On March 19, Econchief met with MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani to discuss ref a demarche and other outstanding interdictions. Econchief informed Al-Hosani that the U.S. is requesting China's assistance in arranging for the goods to be recalled. Econchief also [...] | 2008-03-19 14:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI365 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: VP CHENEY'S MIDEAST VISIT [...] SUMMARY: One op-ed piece strongly attacks Vice President Richard Cheney's visit to the region, claiming that the objective of his visit is to dictate to Arab allies that their alliance with America will be on America's terms, all that is required of them is surrender. End summary. 2. An [...] | 2008-03-24 04:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI371 | UAE CABINET APPROVES PLAN TO ASSESS DEVELOPMENT OF PEACEFUL [...] (U) This cable contains suggested press points in para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: On March 23, the UAE cabinet formally set out a policy memorandum on the potential development of nuclear energy. If the UAE develops nuclear power, it will formally renounce domestic reprocessing or enrichment capab [...] | 2008-03-24 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI372 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF UNDER SECRETARY REUBEN JEFFERY III [...] Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai welcome the April 6-8 visit of Under Secretary for Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs Reuben Jeffery. Economic and Financial Growth Strong ------------------------------------ 2. (U) UAE economic growth continues to be strong, on the b [...] | 2008-03-24 12:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN ETRD EINV AE |
08ABUDHABI377 | EMBASSY CONVERSATION WITH UAEG ON SHARLA'S CITY OF HOPE [...] (C) In March 25, 2008 conversation with MinState for Foreign Affairs (and Chairman of National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking) Anwar Gargash, Charge emphasized the very positive experiences both the Embassy and ConGen have had with Sharla Musabih's City of Hope, with the shelter having [...] | 2008-03-25 13:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB AE |
08ABUDHABI379 | TIP REPORT FOR UAE MARCH 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-25 15:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB SMIG AE |
08ABUDHABI380 | TIP REPORT FOR UAE MARCH 2008 [...] No summary [...] | 2008-03-25 15:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB SMIG AE |
08ABUDHABI382 | TIP REPORT FOR UAE MARCH 2008 [...] (SBU) Summary: The United Arab Emirates is home to a broad array of communities, including those vulnerable to exploitive human traffickers. The population is comprised of over 80 percent foreigners, many of whom provide unskilled or minimally skilled labor to a fast-growing economy. In thi [...] | 2008-03-26 11:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB SMIG AE |
08ABUDHABI383 | THAI CONTACT INFORMATION PASSED TO MFA [...] (S) On March 25, Econchief contacted MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani with regard to the shipment of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) shipped from Thailand to Iran via Dubai. Econchief thanked Al-Hosani for the continued detention of the shipment and told Al-Hosani tha [...] | 2008-03-26 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC ETRD ETTC TH AE |
08ABUDHABI39 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in Al-Bayan believes that Israel will continue to influence American presidents toward igniting international wars after President Bush leaves. An editorial in Gulf News considers President Bush's visit as an attempt to salvage his administration's reputation in the M [...] | 2008-01-10 09:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI390 | INTERAGENCY FOLLOW-UP ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 6. 2. (SBU) On March 9, a Commerce/State interagency team led by Edward Weant, Director of the Office of Anti Boycott Compliance, met with Ministry of Economy Officials, led by Under Secretary (planning sector) Mohammed bin Abdul Aziz to discu [...] | 2008-03-27 13:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KBCT ETRD ECON IS AE |
08ABUDHABI391 | UAE REPORT ON MAYROW [...] (C) Action request. Please translate UAEG submitted paper on the results of the Mayrow investigation (ref a). 2. (C) On March 27, MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani passed Econchief two Mayrow related papers. The first responded to specific information passed during ( [...] | 2008-03-27 14:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI392 | THE UAE'S YOUNG NEW AMBASSADOR -- MBZ'S RIGHT HAND MAN GETS [...] (S) Summary: The UAE on 24 March nominated a new Ambassador to the U.S. in the coming months. The choice of 34-year-old Yousef Mana al-Otaiba -- the sharp, loyal, aide and right-hand man to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zayed (MbZ) -- reflects a desire to heighten the UAE's visibility [...] | 2008-03-27 14:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL OVIP AE |
08ABUDHABI393 | UAEG ASKED TO ASSIST IRAQI REFUGEES [...] (C) Summary: Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues Ambassador James Foley met in Abu Dhabi March 26 with MFA Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan and Secretary General of the UAE Red Crescent Society Dr. Saleh al-Taee to press the case for more robust support [...] | 2008-03-28 03:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PREF PHUM EAID IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI402 | BARRELS OF GENEROSITY [...] (SBU) With oil prices soaring and petrol-rich Abu Dhabi enjoying a booming economy, new building projects are rampant, standards of living for UAE citizens are well above comfortable, and an envious expatriate community enjoys what perks it can glean from local largesse. Making ends meet at a [...] | 2008-04-01 14:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID ECON AE |
08ABUDHABI403 | MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: Columnists in U.A.E. Arabic dailies generally considered the Arab Summit as a success because the Arab leaders managed to meet despite recommendations to boycott it. This was explicitly highlighted by one columnist in Al-Khaleej who deemed the summit was a major step forward. In [...] | 2008-04-01 15:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI405 | GUARDIAN'S POWER PROBLEMS REFLECT UAE SHORTAGES [...] (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Counsel for Guardian Industries (a U.S. firm with a USD 150 million float glass plant in Ras Al-Khaimah (RAK) suffering from lack of a reliable electricity supply) contacted post for information on pipeline networks in the UAE that could supply gas to RAK (to help power [...] | 2008-04-01 15:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG ECON EINV AE |
08ABUDHABI407 | UAE QUIET ABOUT TROOP PRESENCE IN AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) Summary: Although the BBC, likely with UAEG approval, broadcast the presence of UAE forces in Afghanistan on a March 28 report, no signs of the story have appeared in local media. Internet comment, often quite scathing, is being generated by the BBC report and reflects some angst that t [...] | 2008-04-02 04:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MASS PHUM EAID AF AE |
08ABUDHABI424 | IAEA BOARD OF GOVERNORS MESA SEAT - UAE CONSIDERING [...] (S) Econchief took the opportunity of a April 3 meeting with MFA Director of International Organizations Yacub Al-Hosani to quietly urge the UAE to run for the open MESA seat on the IAEA Board of Governors. He applauded the UAE's desire to serve as a regional role model for the responsible de [...] | 2008-04-03 14:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | KNNP ENRG PREL IAEA AORC SY AE |
08ABUDHABI428 | MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: UAE columnists and editorials viewed the Damascus summit somewhat positively, certainly more so than the impression one gets reading the front page headlines that declared it a flop. One writer said that holding the meeting despite U.S. efforts to derail it was, per se, a success. An [...] | 2008-04-06 04:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI431 | AL AMYAL AVIATION SERVICES FZE [...] Reftel A requested that post conduct a pre-license check of Super Alloys LLC for license application no. D387111. Reftel B provided Posts response. On March 12, 2008 Export Control Officer received an additional related request to determine the relationship between Super Alloys LLC and Al Amyal [...] | 2008-04-06 05:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI441 | UAE INVESTIGATION OF SUPPLY OF MATERIALS TO IRAQI INSURGENTS [...] (S) Econchief met with MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani on March 26 to request an update on the status of the investigation of Modern Plastics Industry (MPI) and the A&N group for possible involvement in the shipment of components to manufacture improvised explosive devi [...] | 2008-04-06 13:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | ETTC PARM PREL IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI445 | UAEG Committed to Implementing UNSCR 1803 [...] (S) Econchief met with MFA International Organizations Director (and MFA representative on the UAE's Counterproliferation Task Force) on March 27 and again on April 4 (for the third non-proliferation related meeting with Al-Hosani in three weeks) to reinforce the importance of swift and effecti [...] | 2008-04-06 13:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI447 | GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM - UAE STILL [...] (SBU) Embassy passed ref a non-paper on the global initiative to MFA Director for International Cooperation Yacub Al-Hosani on April 1 and to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's Executive Affairs Authority (EAA) on April 2. Econchief reiterated our desire to have the UAEG endorse the G-I Statement of P [...] | 2008-04-07 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL PTER KNNP KGIC DTRA AE |
08ABUDHABI448 | UAE-BASED FIRM'S EFFORTS TO SUPPLY MTCR-CONTROLLED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-04-07 13:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MTCRE IR AE |
08ABUDHABI45 | UAE EVALUATING NUCLEAR POWER [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 12. 2. (C) sUMMARY: The UAE is evaluating the development of peaceful nuclear power. UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (ABZ) summoned nuclear supplier states' ambassadors on January 10 to present a white paper and soli [...] | 2008-01-10 14:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP ECON EINV AE |
08ABUDHABI46 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST [...] SUMMARY: Two days before President Bush's arrival in the UAE, Gulf News published a front page Open Letter to the President. The pointed, detailed letter harshly criticized both the President and his Administration's actions in the Middle East, and expressed the view that the region has ab [...] | 2008-01-13 04:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI460 | CNO VISIT TO UAE [...] (C) Admiral Roughead: Embassy Abu Dhabi looks forward to your April 16-18 visit to the UAE, arguably the most important facilitator of naval operations among the Gulf countries. We are seeking meetings with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Moh [...] | 2008-04-10 14:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS IR IZ AF AE |
08ABUDHABI472 | MFA on Interdictions and Export Control Prosecution [...] (S/NF) Summary: On April 3, MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani denied requests for USG access to the remaining containers (interdicted at USG request yet still sitting in Dubai awaiting further processing),explaining that there was increasing UAEG concern that the USG le [...] | 2008-04-14 14:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI497 | MBZ DISCUSSES EXTREMISM WITH CNO [...] (S) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) on April 16, in his first meeting with the U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO),sounded out ADM Gary Roughead on missile defense and commented extensively on his concerns over extremism. The Crown Prince affirmed the UAE's commit [...] | 2008-04-21 10:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER PARM MASS IR AE |
08ABUDHABI500 | BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE END USE CHECK ON [...] Econchief met with Saeed Al-Hashemi, Chairman of the Al-Hashemi Group, on April 7 to discuss reftel Blue Lantern. Al-Hashemi explained that he was a retired UAE general who had served as the UAE's Defense Attach in Washington from 1993-1997. After retirement in 2002, he took over the chairman [...] | 2008-04-21 11:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ETTC KOMC AE |
08ABUDHABI510 | BOUCHER DISCUSSES PARIS CONFERENCE ON AFGHANISTAN WITH UAE [...] (C) Ambassador Boucher discussed Afghan development needs and the June 12 Paris conference with United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan in Abu Dhabi April 15, citing funding needs of $12 to $15 billion. Abdullah said joint Gulf Cooperation Council contribution [...] | 2008-04-24 05:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL ECON EAID AF AE |
08ABUDHABI527 | NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY (NPT) PREPARATORY [...] Econchief discussed reftel papers with MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani and passed him copies on April 24. Al-Hosani said that the papers had arrived just in time, as the delegation was departing the UAE the next day. Al-Hosani told econchief that the UAE would review [...] | 2008-04-28 14:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENRG MNUC PARM PREL KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI528 | A/S WELCH WITH UAE FOREIGNMINISTER ABDULLAH [...] (C) Summary: Ina private lunch conversation on April 20 in Abu Dabi, Assistant Secretary for NEA David Welch covered a broad range of issues with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ). Notes follow on Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, nuclear power, IAEA, Iran, Palestine, Pakistan, Algeria [...] | 2008-04-28 14:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL MASS EAID KNNP LE IZ IR AG YM AE |
08ABUDHABI535 | A/S WELCH AND KHALDOON AL-MUBARAK DISCUSS INVESTMENTS, IRAN [...] (C) Summary: On April 20, Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al-Mubarak told A/S Welch that he was seeing a slightly improved political risk for investment in the U.S. than he had in the summer and that ADIA's work with the U.S. Treasury and Singapore to develop best practices for Sovereign Wealth Funds wa [...] | 2008-04-30 04:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EINV ECON PREL EPET ENRG IR AE |
08ABUDHABI543 | APRIL 2008 MENAFATF PLENARY SUMMARY [...] (SBU) The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) held a plenary session (MENAFATF VII),and working group meetings from April 6-9, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Fi [...] | 2008-05-01 07:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN KTFN PREL PTER AE QA YM |
08ABUDHABI549 | DUBAI'S ARAB MEDIA FORUM: HIGH TECHNOLOGY AND LOW [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dubai Press Club organized the Arab Media Forum April 23 and 24, 2008, focusing on the theme "Bridging Arab Media Through Technology". Well-attended workshops covered the spectrum of technological change in regional media. UAE government officials declared the Forum a succ [...] | 2008-05-05 05:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KDEM KMDR SCUL PGOV KPAO AE |
08ABUDHABI562 | IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - UNITED ARAB [...] Summary: UAE imports 90 percent of its agricultural and food product needs. Food prices over the last few years have increased in a range around 20 percent. Overall inflation in the UAE is around 10 percent annually. The UAE Ministry of Economy (MoE) has taken steps to curb prices of basic good [...] | 2008-05-05 12:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EAGR EFIN ETRD EAID AE |
08ABUDHABI57 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] SUMMARY: Press coverage of President Bush's visit has been widespread and generally favorable. Key points including Iran, the democracy agenda and Israeli-Palestinian affairs were prominently reported in headlines and there have been positive and optimistic assessments of the likely impact on [...] | 2008-01-15 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI574 | MFA on Status of Export Control Law Amendment [...] (C) On May 8, MFA International Organizations Director Yacub Al-Hosani told Econchief that the UAE Cabinet's Legislative Committee should meet in the next week to review the amended export control law. Al-Hosani did not have many details to share, explaining that the law was with UAE Foreign M [...] | 2008-05-08 09:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI579 | U.S. 60-DAY REPORT ON UNSCR 1803 IRAN SANCTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-11 09:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | EFIN AORC KNNP ETRD TRGY UNSC AE |
08ABUDHABI581 | S/I SATTERFIELD BRIEF TO BAHRAIN ON IRAQI [...] (S) Special Advisor David Satterfield and four accompanying experts on Iraq and Iran briefed a Bahraini delegation in Abu Dhabi on May 7. Satterfield emphasized that the time is ripe for a substantive Arab diplomatic presence in Baghdad; Secretary General of the Bahraini National Defense Cou [...] | 2008-05-11 13:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MASS IR IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI593 | S/I SATTERFIELD BRIEFS UAE FOREIGN MINISTER AND STATE SECURITY [...] (S) Special Advisor on Iraq David Satterfield held very productive meetings with UAE officials in Abu Dhabi May 7, an afternoon session with Director of Research and Analysis at State Security Directorate (SSD) Brigadier General Hamad al-Shamsi and an evening discussion with Foreign Minister A [...] | 2008-05-14 07:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER MASS IR IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI613 | LEBANON: UAE WILLING TO BE OPTIMISTIC ON DOHA TALKS [...] (C) In a May 19 discussion of reftel points on Lebanon, the Charge stressed to MFA Under Secretary Saif Sultan al-Aryani that the USG supports ongoing Arab League mediation and condemns Hizballah attempts to force negotiations at gunpoint. Al-Aryani agreed that Hizballah's weapons were a prob [...] | 2008-05-19 10:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL LE AE |
08ABUDHABI619 | ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE STRESSES EDUCATION IN [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince told Secretary of Education Spellings May 18 that education is vital to overcoming the influence of Islamic extremism in the Middle East. Youth immunized early in life with a balanced perspective are better able to adapt and contribute to a diverse yet [...] | 2008-05-20 08:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER SCUL AE |
08ABUDHABI631 | IRAQI CHARGE NOTES UPCOMING VISIT BY TARIQ [...] No summary [...] | 2008-05-22 15:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI638 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT CHECK ON APPLICATION [...] Reftel A requested that post conduct a Blue Lantern post shipment verification at Airborne Systems, Dubai Airport Free Zone for application 050052052 (F-16 component parts destined for the Pakistani Air Force). Post notes that Airborne Systems was the subject of a favorable Blue Lantern check c [...] | 2008-05-28 03:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON ETRD ETTC KOMC AE |
08ABUDHABI647 | UAE REVIEW OF THE LIBERTAD ACT [...] (SBU) Cuba and the UAE maintain diplomatic relations, but neither country has an embassy present in the other country. The Cuban ambassador is resident in Cairo, Egypt. 2. (C) Embassy responses to ref a questions follow. -- Has the host country worked to promote the advancement of democra [...] | 2008-05-28 13:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ETTC PREL CU AE |
08ABUDHABI65 | FRENCH SIGN MULTIPLE AGREEMENTS WITH ABU DHABI -- [...] (C) Summary: During a brief visit to Abu Dhabi January 15, French President Sarkozy concluded a number of agreements on security, nuclear, and cultural cooperation. Chief among them was an anticipated agreement to assist Abu Dhabi's plans for a civilian nuclear program (ref A),and an unexpe [...] | 2008-01-16 14:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL MOPS MASS ENRG KNNP FR IR AE |
08ABUDHABI668 | SYRIAN PRESIDENT VISITS UAE [...] (C) On his fourth official visit to Abu Dhabi as Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad met UAE President Khalifa June 1 for yet another "brotherly" discussion reportedly focused on closing Arab ranks on regional issues and seeking expanded investments in Syria. The visit follows within days of UAE [...] | 2008-06-03 03:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL SY AE |
08ABUDHABI681 | MFA APPRECIATES NAHR AL-BARID REBUILDING EFFORT [...] (SBU) Noting the UAE had only "sketchy" information on the June 23 pledging conference to address reconstruction needs of Lebanon's Narh al-Barid refugee camp (reftel),Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan told the Charge June 5 that UAE policy would continue to focu [...] | 2008-06-05 08:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL EAID UNRWA LE AE |
08ABUDHABI682 | UAE REACTS MATTER-OF-FACTLY TO TIP REPORT [...] The UAEG welcomed the Department of State's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report released June 4, citing it as constructive feedback for UAE efforts to combat the scourge of trafficking. Acknowledging that TIP remains a significant problem, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and head of the [...] | 2008-06-05 10:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG AE |
08ABUDHABI684 | TREASURY U/S LEVEY MEETING WITH UAE CENTRAL BANK [...] (S) Summary: On June 2, Treasury U/S Stuart Levey discussed Iran and the UAE's FATF mutual evaluation with UAECentral Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al-Suwaidi. A-Suwaidi explained that he had not seen much groth in the portfolios of Iranian banks in the UAE In response to U/S Levey's question [...] | 2008-06-08 10:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PTER KTFN PREL IR AE |
08ABUDHABI697 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: AMERICA AND IRAN [...] SUMMARY: Local media perceives an increase in volume and stridency toward Iran by both Israel and the U.S., though alleged causes vary: "Al-Ittihad" accuses PM Ehud Olmert of rattling sabers to divert attention from corruption charges; "Gulf News" suggests that Israel wants to push a confrontat [...] | 2008-06-12 13:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI699 | INVITATION DELIVERED AND REITERATED FOR GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO [...] (SBU) On June 11, A/DCM and TDY ECONOFF met with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani to follow up on the invitation to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism Meeting in Madrid, Spain, June 16-18. The formal invitation was provided by Spain, but Post had str [...] | 2008-06-12 13:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM PREL TER KGIC KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI71 | LEBANON SPECIAL TRIBUNAL FUNDING [...] (C) Ambassador delivered ref A non-paper on funding for a special tribunal for Lebanon to UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) on January 17. AbZ reviewed the paper carefully and took note of the sums required for the tribunal. Without responding directly whether the UAE might contr [...] | 2008-01-17 13:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL LE AE |
08ABUDHABI711 | UAE-IRAQ RELATIONS ON THE EVE OF FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] (S) As the U.S. and Iraq prepare to co-host, on UAE soil, the Friends of Iraq Conference June 17-19, we offer a few thoughts on the UAE's policy vis-a-vis Iraq and potential opportunities to deepen mutual engagement between the two nations. The Conference follows closely after UAE Foreign Min [...] | 2008-06-15 15:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER IR IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI718 | PRODUCTIVE JUDICIAL CONFERENCE IN ABU DHABI [...] (U) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) hosted the "International Conference of the Presidents of the Supreme Courts of the World" March 23-24, 2008, in Abu Dhabi. Jurists from 32 countries attended the Conference, which focused on relations between federal and local judicial systems; twenty-first [...] | 2008-06-17 04:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL PGOV KJUS AE |
08ABUDHABI72 | UAE RELAYS IYAD ALLAWI'S REQUEST FOR PERSONAL [...] (C) During a January 17 farewell call by the Ambassador, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) passed a note and long list of names which he said followed up on a discussion Ambassador Crocker had while in Abu Dhabi last November (reftel). The document stresses Dr. Iyad Allawi's requ [...] | 2008-01-17 14:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER MOPS OVIP IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI729 | SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF COMMERCE UNDER SECRETARY MARIO [...] (C) Embassy Abu Dhabi welcomes the June 23-24 visit of U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Under Secretary Mario Mancuso. We have scheduled meetings with both BG Mohammed Al-Qamzi, the head of Dubai's General Directorate of State Security and the UAE Chair of the Coun [...] | 2008-06-19 10:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | ECON ETRD OTRA BEXB ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI731 | First Female Judge Appointed in UAE [...] Summary: On March 26, 2008, UAE President and Abu Dhabi Ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan appointed the first female judge in the UAE. This landmark decision to break the gender gap in the judiciary was received matter-of-factly in the UAE, and the idea seems to have sufficient tractio [...] | 2008-06-20 04:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV SCUL KDEM KWMN KMPI AE |
08ABUDHABI743 | US-UAE JOINT COUNTERPROLIFERATION SEMINARS HIGHLIGHT [...] As part of the Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program, the US and the UAE held a two-day counter-proliferation workshop for prosecutors and judges in Dubai. The workshop was held under the sponsorship of the UAE Minister of Justice, His Excellency Hadif J. Al Dhahiri, and h [...] | 2008-06-24 07:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PREL KCEM KOMC ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI745 | UAE FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAQ ISSUES [...] (S) Summary: On the margins of the Friends of Iraq Conference held in Abu Dhabi, Ambassador Crocker and General Petraeus discussed potential UAE contributions to Iraq with Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ) June 19, and used a subsequent lunch conversation with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince M [...] | 2008-06-25 04:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PTER IR IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI755 | FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL SEEKS MORE POWERS BUT MAY SKIP [...] (SBU) The members and leaders of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) are urging the UAEG to expand the FNC's power in two ways: 1) a stronger mechanism for ensuring the implementation of FNC recommendations, and 2) increased oversight authority over cabinet members. Both would enhance the " [...] | 2008-06-26 12:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM KMPI AE |
08ABUDHABI757 | UAE APPROACH TO FOREIGN ASSISTANCE [...] (C) The following answers to ref A (para four) questions are based on Post understanding of UAE foreign aid trends and are developed without specific inquiries to the UAEG. Conclusions are therefore Post's considered judgment rather than stated UAEG goals. (Comment: Post is uncomfortable wit [...] | 2008-06-26 15:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID ECIN PHUM ECON EFIN PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI758 | AMF SIGNS IRAQ DEBT RESCHEDULING [...] (SBU) On June 24, Dr. Jassim Al-Mannai, Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Monetary Fund told Econchief that he had recently signed a debt rescheduling agreement with Iraq's Minister of Finance in Jordan. Iraq is currently the largest debtor to the AMF. 2. (SBU) In res [...] | 2008-06-29 04:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN ECON IZ AE |
08ABUDHABI76 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENCE [...] (SBU) On July 9, TDY ECONOFF met with Azmat Rana, Sales and Marketing Manager for the Giffin Establishment, regarding license 050072150 for a post-shipment end-use check on CH-47D helicopter spare parts for the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters (GHQ). ECONOFF explained the background for t [...] | 2008-07-10 05:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC US AE |
08ABUDHABI761 | UAE PRESIDENT KHALIFA GIVES RARE INTERVIEW -- MINIMIZES UAE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who rarely addresses the press, gave an interview with Lebanese newspaper Al Nahar June 28, touching on UAE security, Lebanon, UAE policy toward Iran, sovereign wealth funds, Arab labor in the UAE, nuclear cooperation, and the propos [...] | 2008-06-30 05:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KDEM AE |
08ABUDHABI769 | UAE MFA ON NON-PROLIFERATION ISSUES [...] (S) On June 30, ECONCHIEF and TDY ECONOFF met with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub al-Hosani to follow up on several non-proliferation related issues and to deliver ISN nonpapers, including reftel A relating to implementing robustly paragraph 11 of UNSCR 1803, and to discuss [...] | 2008-07-02 07:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL PTER KGIC KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI789 | BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE CHECK ON LICENCE APPLICATION [...] (U) On July 1, ECONCHIEF and TDY ECONOFF met with Colonel Muhair Ali Al Khatri, General Manager, and Major Mohammed Ali Al Shamsi, Operations Officer, of the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) regarding license 050104817 for the export of carbines, accessories, and training. ECO [...] | 2008-07-06 04:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC US AE |
08ABUDHABI791 | UPDATE ON UAE'S NUCLEAR POWER PLANS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 10. 2. (C) Summary: Econchief and TDY Econoff met with Executive Affairs Authority Director of Economic Affairs David Scott and EAA member Hamad Al-Kaabi on July 1 to discuss UAE progress on the Section 123 Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and t [...] | 2008-07-06 04:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP ECON EINV AE |
08ABUDHABI793 | VISIT OF COMMERCE UNDER SECRETARY MARIO MANCUSO JUNE 22-24, [...] (SBU) Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Mario Mancuso visited the UAE from June 22-24, 2008 and met with key UAE government and commercial interlocuters to discuss export control, counterproliferation and foreign direct investment issues. During this visit U/S Mancuso met w [...] | 2008-07-08 09:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | ECON ETRD OTRA IR BEXB ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI797 | BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK ON LICENCE [...] (U) On July 8, TDY ECONOFF and OFAC Treasury Attache met with Mr. Pierre Dupas, Managing Director of the Hassani Clearing and Forwarding (HCF) Company, regarding license 050056087 for a post-shipment end-use check on CH47C helicopter spare parts for the UAE Armed Forces General Headquarters (G [...] | 2008-07-10 12:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | KOMC ETTC US AE |
08ABUDHABI813 | UAE 2008 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA),Embassy Abu Dhabi has compiled a list of U.S. citizen expropriation claims and investment disputes involving the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy is currently aware o [...] | 2008-07-15 12:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV |
08ABUDHABI814 | DELIVERY OF LETTER ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT TO UAE OFFICIAL [...] On July 15, TDY ECONOFF met with UAE Ministry of Economy Assistant Under Secretary for Companies and Control Affairs Mr. Humaid Ali Bin Butti Al Muhairi to deliver the letter in reftel regarding the Arab League Boycott. ECONOFF explained the purpose of the letter and handed it to Mr. Muhairi [...] | 2008-07-16 05:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL ECON ETRD KBCT AE IS |
08ABUDHABI815 | BP ENERGY PRESENTATION IN ABU DHABI [...] Summary: on July 10, 2008, Mark Finley, Head of Energy Analysis for BP P.L.C. in London, delivered a presentation on BP's annual statistical review of world energy. In attendance were representatives from ADNOC, Taqa, the British Embassy, Canadian Embassy, and the media. BP expressed the view t [...] | 2008-07-16 09:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ENGR ECON AE |
08ABUDHABI851 | UAE RELIEVES MINISTER OF DUTIES UNDER CORRUPTION CLOUD [...] (U) Summary: On July 27, 2008, UAE President Khalifa relieved Minister of State Dr. Khalifa Bakheet al-Falasi of his duties after the latter was referred for prosecution for allegedly mishandling the assets of a deceased business partner. End summary. 2. (SBU) After some speculation in th [...] | 2008-07-28 12:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV AE |
08ABUDHABI856 | UAE Kazakhstan Candidacy for IAEA Board [...] (S) On July 21, CDA presented reftel demarche encouraging support for Kazakh candidacy for an IAEA Board of Governors seat (for which Syria is currently the only declared candidate) to MFA Asst U/S for International Cooperation Ambassador Mohammed Abdulrahim Abduljalil, who said he would consul [...] | 2008-07-28 12:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | IAEA KNNP PREL KZ SY AE AORC |
08ABUDHABI865 | WARNING UAE OF VISIT BY KOMID REPRESENTATIVE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-30 10:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MTCRE IR AE |
08ABUDHABI866 | MAYROW NON-PAPER DELIVERED TO UAE [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-30 10:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MNUC IR AE |
08ABUDHABI867 | NONPAPER DELIVERED ON UAE FIRM'S INTEREST IN CONTROLLED [...] No summary [...] | 2008-07-30 10:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PREL MTCRE KGIC KNNP IR AE |
08ABUDHABI882 | CANADIAN NATIONAL, TURKISH-BORN EMIRATES AIRLINE PILOT SEEKS [...] (SBU) As per reftel, on June 23, 2008 ECONCHIEF interviewed Mr. Mehmet Ege who is seeking redress from being placed on the U.S. (TSA) No-Fly List. Mr. Ege is a pilot for Emirates Airline and holds a Canadian passport. His passport number is BA141761. It was issued on April 18, 2006 and expi [...] | 2008-08-04 07:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD OTRA BEXB ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI892 | SPECIAL ENVOY RICKMAN HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR TOLERANCE TO [...] (SBU) Summary: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Gregg Rickman took the opportunity of a July 21-24 visit to the UAE to stress the need for tolerance, interfaith engagement, and a balanced portrayal of Jews in the press and media. Citing examples of anti-Semitism and the dama [...] | 2008-08-07 13:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM IS AE |
08ABUDHABI919 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: IRAN AND THE GCC [...] SUMMARY: UAE semi-official daily Al-Ittihad carried numerous editorials criticizing Iranian official remarks about removing 'kingdom regimes' in the region on August 14. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" wrote a parable contrasting the Iranian Shah, referred to as 'father,' and the current Irani [...] | 2008-08-14 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
08ABUDHABI920 | ABU DHABI MEGA PROJECTS: A CITY'S EVOLVING IDENTITY [...] (U) The UAE capital and the richest of the seven emirates, Abu Dhabi accounts for approximately 9% of the world's oil reserves. In the last few years, Abu Dhabi has undertaken a "catch up game" with Dubai in the area of Mega Project development, with a number of large-scale projects under way [...] | 2008-08-14 13:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ETRD EIND SENV PGOV AE US |
08ABUDHABI943 | ABU DHABI MEGA PROJECTS: SYNOPSIS OF PRIORITY PROJECTS [...] (U) As Abu Dhabi Mega-Project development changes the landscape of the UAE's capital city, this cable will describe some of the more ambitious projects. These include: Yas Island ($40 billion entertainment development will be home to the world's first Ferrari theme park); Saadiyat Island cult [...] | 2008-08-20 11:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ETRD EIND SENV PGOV AE US |
08ABUDHABI945 | ABU DHABI MEGA PROJECTS: MASDAR ZERO-CARBON RENEWABLE [...] (SBU) Summary. The Abu Dhabi Government, guided by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),is pursuing the renewable energy and sustainable development initiative "Masdar" to maintain Abu Dhabi's role as a global energy player in the long term. The Masdar initiative includes the Masdar Institute [...] | 2008-08-20 13:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ETRD EIND SENV PGOV AE US |
08ABUDHABI948 | Designation of additional Iranian entities [...] Embassy Abu Dhabi's OFAC Officer transmitted reftel non-paper via diplomatic note number 739 on August 19, 2008. To date post has not had a response to the note. 2. Note: Post's OFAC Officer is in Washington for consultations and will return to Abu Dhabi on/about September 7, 2008. Qui [...] | 2008-08-21 06:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | MNUC KNNP IR GM PREL PARM EFIN AE |
08ABUDHABI950 | UAE MARKET FLUCTUATIONS NOT AS DIRE AS EARLY PRESS REPORTS [...] (SBU) Summary: UAE markets have shown some signs of volatility over the past few weeks, contributing factors including fears of a real estate slowdown and media reports citing the likelihood of the Central Bank tightening its lending policies to hedge against inflation and speculative behavior [...] | 2008-08-21 13:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENGR ECON EFIN AE |
08ABUDHABI972 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: AL ARABIA FOR SAFETY AND [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check of Al Arabia Safety and Security for license application no. D401100: Technical data relating to parts, systems, machining, and assembly processes relating to ECCN 9A018 controlled airport firefighting vehicles. On August 20, 2008, Embass [...] | 2008-08-27 10:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
08ABUDHABI974 | ABU DHABI NUCLEAR POWER AUTHORITY CONCERNED THAT USG VIEWS [...] (C) Summary: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation officials told Emboffs August 27 that they were concerned that comments attributed to USG officials could disadvantage US private sector participation in the UAE's nuclear energy program. Officials stressed that they hope to see strong US parti [...] | 2008-08-28 08:47:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM ENRG PGOV PREL KNNP AE |
08ABUDHABI975 | ABU DHABI MEGA PROJECTS: POWERS BEHIND THE DREAM [...] (SBU) Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE and one of the richest cities in the world, is taking bold steps to change its landscape (reftels A, B, C). With approximately 1,460,000 residents in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (the majority in the city of Abu Dhabi itself),one-tenth of the planet's oil, [...] | 2008-08-28 10:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EINV ETRD EIND SENV PGOV AE US |
08ABUDHABI977 | UAE COMMENTS ON RUSSIAN RECOGNITION OF SOUTH OSSETIA AND [...] (C) The Charge presented reftel points condemning Russia's recognition of the two breakaway republics to Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan August 27. Al-Haidan, the most senior MFA official on duty this week, agreed that Russia was erroneously comparing the situat [...] | 2008-08-28 10:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV GG RU AU |
08ABUDHABI978 | UAE MFA ON KOSOVO ICJ RESOLUTION AT UNGA [...] (C) On August 27, the Charge engaged Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan on the question of Kosovo, stressing ref A points that Kosovo's independence was not a legal issue that the ICJ might usefully resolve. Stating (as Under Secretary al-Aryani had on August 5, r [...] | 2008-08-28 10:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL UN UNGA KV AE |
08ABUDHABI983 | UAE MFA VIEW ON MAURITANIA [...] (C) Post delivered reftel points on Mauritania via diplomatic note, reinforced in an August 27 conversation with Assistant Under Secretary for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan. The senior diplomat on duty, al-Haidan told the Charge and A/DCM that MFA had been visited by the Mauritanian Ambas [...] | 2008-08-28 13:22:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KDEM MR AE |
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 expan [...] | 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 |
09ABUDHABI560 | UAE: AHLC POINTS DELIVERED [...] (SBU) Summary: In a meeting with Assistant Foreign Minister, Dr. Tariq Al Haidan June 3, Ambassador delivered subject points. Other topics discussed were President Obama's impending speech from Cairo and the upcoming GCC-Plus meeting to be held in Amman. Dr. Al Haidan expressed optimism tha [...] | 2009-06-03 14:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV PREL ECON ETRD CVIS AE |
09ABUDHABI565 | MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED ON PRESIDENT'S SPEECH [...] (C) During a June 6 meeting with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) offered the following commentary on the President's 4 June speech in Cairo. -- He had expected an "excellent" speech, and the speech was bett [...] | 2009-06-07 13:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI568 | THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FROM THE CONSULAR WINDOW [...] (SBU) Summary: As business and financial circles debate the extent of the economic downturn in the United Arab Emirates (reftels),Consular Section patrons have a decidedly negative outlook. Rising numbers of Americans in the UAE are reporting job losses and economic hardship, and many expect [...] | 2009-06-08 07:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN CASC CVIS ELAB PGOV SOCI AE |
09ABUDHABI57 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: GE INTERNATIONAL INC. [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D410127: Mobile Trace handheld explosives and narcotics detection system which is controlled under ECCN 2A983 for Anti-terrorism reasons. The U.S. license applicant is GE Homeland Protection Inc., Newark, CA and the [...] | 2009-01-15 06:54:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI574 | (C) UAE DONATING $30 MILLION FOR PAKISTANI REFUGEES TO UNHCR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-09 10:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAID PTER PGOV PK AE |
09ABUDHABI575 | UAE SEEKS CLEAR MESSAGE ON IRAN SANCTIONS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-09 10:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | AE ECON IR KTFN PREL PTER |
09ABUDHABI576 | UAE CONSIDERS COLLECTING SOCIETY FOR RECORDED MUSIC [...] No summary [...] | 2009-06-09 10:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON KIPR PREL ETRD AE |
09ABUDHABI578 | (S) UAE UPDATES S/SRAP HOLBROOKE ON PAKISTAN SUPPORT, AFGHAN [...] (S/NF) Summary: During a June 6 meeting with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) pledged an additional USD 30 million for Pakistani displaced persons and commended Pakistan's decision to shift troops to the Afgha [...] | 2009-06-10 07:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL PARM EAID MOPS AF PK AE |
09ABUDHABI583 | (S) UAE DETAINS US MILITARY CARGO, PERSONNEL ON RUSSIAN [...] (U) This cable contains an action request. Please see para 16. 2. (C/NF) Summary: On June 3, the UAE authorities detained two Russian IL-76 cargo planes operated by Volga-Dnepr Airlines (VDA),which were carrying US military cargo and two US service members from Kuwait to Afghanistan. Accor [...] | 2009-06-10 15:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EAIR PTER PGOV PREL MOPS AF IZ KU AE |
09ABUDHABI585 | UAE INTERESTED IN DOE/NNSA COOPERATION, MOU [...] (SBU) SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUEST. In response to reftel request, the Ambassador and EconOff discussed DOE/NNSA's interest in pursuing nuclear infrastructure cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and the Emirates Nuclear Energ [...] | 2009-06-11 12:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY AORC KNNP OTRA AE |
09ABUDHABI599 | UAE SUPPORTS US IRENA OBJECTIVES [...] (SBU) On June 14, EconOff delivered reftel talking points on US membership in IRENA to Masdar CEO Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, who welcomed US intentions to join IRENA and expressed hope that the US would participate in the headquarters' vote. He said he would appreciate US lobbying in support of the [...] | 2009-06-15 09:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV KGHG AE |
09ABUDHABI6 | ABU DHABI TO SUPPORT IRENA, REQUESTS USG SPEAKER FOR WORLD [...] (U) This cable contains an action request in para 2. 2. (SBU) On January 4, Iain Twine, a consultant for MASDAR, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, asked EconOff if a USG official would be able to participate in a January 21 round table discussion of governments' role in promoting renewal [...] | 2009-01-04 12:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG PGOV KGHG EUN AE |
09ABUDHABI600 | UAE 2009 REPORT ON INVESTMENT DISPUTES AND EXPROPRIATION [...] (U) Pursuant to the requirements of Section 527 of the FY 94-95 Foreign Relations Authorization Act (FRAA),Embassy Abu Dhabi has compiled a list of U.S. citizen expropriation claims and investment disputes involving the Government of the United Arab Emirates. The Embassy is aware of two ongo [...] | 2009-06-15 09:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI603 | UAEG DISAPPOINTED WITH TIP RANKING [...] (C) In giving advance notification of the TIP Report as instructed Ref A, Ambassador was told by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (and National anti-TIP Committee chair) Dr. Anwar Gargash that the U.S. decision to downgrade the UAE in spite of ongoing and significant efforts to tackle the [...] | 2009-06-15 11:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM KTIP ELAB AE |
09ABUDHABI605 | LITTLE CHATTER ABOUT SHEIKH ISSA (C-NE9-01124) [...] (C) Summary: The non-existent public commentary on the Sheikh Issa affair (ref C) is mirrored by very limited discussion even in private. Post offers the following as a partial response to questions raised in ref A. End summary. -------- BIO DATA -------- 2. (C) Issa, the seventh s [...] | 2009-06-15 12:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI606 | UAE: INVITING IRANIANS TO JULY 4 EVENTS [...] (C) Ref A requested updates on Post intentions with regards to the new policy to invite Iranian diplomats to July 4 events. Embassy Abu Dhabi held a "national day" event on February 17, 2009 -- with the traditional focus on President's Day due to the extreme weather conditions in the UAE duri [...] | 2009-06-15 14:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ODIP PREL IR AE |
09ABUDHABI607 | UPDATE ON UAE DETENTION OF MILITARY CARGO, PERSONNEL ON [...] (C) Summary: Following overnight indications that four U.S. military escorts (reftel) might be prosecuted along with the Russian crew and carrier, Ambassador met June 15 with UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Rumaithi and Minister of Interior Saif to seek their intervention in the releas [...] | 2009-06-15 14:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAIR PTER PGOV PREL MOPS AF IZ KUAE |
09ABUDHABI608 | UAE LEADERSHIP CONGRATULATES AHMADINEJAD AMIDST PROTESTS AND [...] (C) Summary and comment: Amid straightforward press reporting of ongoing protests over the Iranian presidential election results, the UAEG's official news agency WAM issued a statement June 15 noting that UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan had cabled a congratulatory message to Mahmoud [...] | 2009-06-15 14:31:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV KPAO IR AE |
09ABUDHABI609 | THE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FROM THE VISA WINDOW [...] (SBU) Summary: As business and financial circles debate the extent of the economic downturn in the United Arab Emirates (Ref B and C),Consular Section patrons have a decidedly negative outlook. Beyond the impact on private Americans (Ref A),rising numbers of third country national (TCN) visa [...] | 2009-06-16 13:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN CASC CVIS ELAB PGOV SOCI AE |
09ABUDHABI611 | UAE-SAUDI BORDER CONGESTION EASES [...] (C) Summary and Comment. Following a June 15 meeting between UAE and Saudi customs officials, more than a thousand trucks backed up on the UAE side of the border for days entered Saudi Arabia. UAE customs officials report the problem was technical, related to a new Saudi fingerprinting system [...] | 2009-06-16 13:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD PTER KIPR ECON PREL PGOV SA AE |
09ABUDHABI612 | ETISALAT LOSES IRAN LICENSE OVER MANAGEMENT DISPUTE [...] (C) On June 14, Etisalat Chairman Mohammed Omran told the Ambassador that Etisalat was declared disqualified for Iran's third mobile license (reftel) after a dispute with its Iranian partner (Tameen Telcom) over management control. Omran said Etisalat always insists on management control of it [...] | 2009-06-16 13:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ECPS PGOV IR AE |
09ABUDHABI616 | UAE AID TO PAKISTAN [...] (C) In our ongoing effort to keep the UAEG focused on Pakistan's funding needs, the DCM on June 15 asked MFA Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Tariq al-Haidan about the status of the $300 million pledged in Tokyo. Al-Haidan said that initial distribution of funds was underwa [...] | 2009-06-16 13:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL EAID EFIN PK AE |
09ABUDHABI618 | UAE PROPOSAL TO SEND DOCTORS TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) This cable contains an action request in para 4. 2. (C) Following up on Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's (MbZ) June 6 discussion with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke (reftel),Ambassador met with Abu Dhabi Health Authority (HAAD) [...] | 2009-06-17 10:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EAID MOPS PTER PGOV AF AE |
09ABUDHABI62 | Demarche in Preparation for the January 16 Arab League [...] (C) In a January 15 meeting with MFA Asst U/S for Political Affairs Tariq al-Haidan, DCM delivered reftel points. With FM Abdullah currently in Washington, MFA Minstate Gargash is already on his way to Kuwait to participate in the January 16 Ministerial, Haidan promised to convey our points t [...] | 2009-01-15 14:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ECON ETRD KPAL KWBG MOPS PHUM PREL AL AE |
09ABUDHABI622 | UAE: STATE DEPARTMENT TIP REPORT "DISAPPOINTING AND [...] (U) Summary: Following release of the TIP report in Washington June 16, the UAEG's official news agency WAM issued a sharply-worded statement condemning the UAE text as "disappointing and distorted." The UAEG accused the report of "changing the goal posts", lacking objectivity in evaluating t [...] | 2009-06-17 14:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM KCRM KTIP ELAB AE |
09ABUDHABI626 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT ON [...] Summary: Media coverage by UAE Arabic and English daily newspapers of the State Department's Trafficking in Persons report generally did not extend beyond reprinting the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) release. The release quoted Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs and [...] | 2009-06-18 14:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL AE OIIP KMDR |
09ABUDHABI633 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: H1N1 FLU CASES IN UAE [...] Summary: UAE Arabic and English newspapers straightforwardly reported on H1N1 flu cases in the UAE involving individuals coming to the UAE from abroad, in particular students coming from the U.S. The general tone assured that the health authorities were able to contain these cases, mitigating a [...] | 2009-06-22 04:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TC |
09ABUDHABI634 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT ON [...] Summary: UAE reaction to the 2009 Trafficking in Persons report was limited to one report and one op-ed piece by a UAE writer. The report, in the Dubai-based English-language daily "Gulf News" 6/21, cited UAE officials in the field of law and welfare describing the report as disappointing and [...] | 2009-06-22 04:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KTIP ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL AE OIIP KMDR |
09ABUDHABI638 | UAE CONFIRMS 5 H1N1 CASES, WANTS USG TRAINING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Ministry of Health reported publicly on June 21 that it had confirmed five cases of H1N1 influenza, and told us privately that it had a sixth under surveillance. Ministry officials told EmbOffs that the sixth - a nurse - would be the first case of domestic transmission of th [...] | 2009-06-22 10:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV KFLU AEMR ASEC AMED CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO |
09ABUDHABI640 | UAE PERSPECTIVES ON AFGHAN ELECTIONS [...] (C) MFA Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Ambassador Tariq al-Haidan acknowledged ref A points and President Obama's statement that the USG has no favored candidate in the Afghan elections in a June 22 meeting, but pressed the Charge to clarify who the U.S. is really backing. He noted [...] | 2009-06-22 13:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID AF AE |
09ABUDHABI66 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: ALPHA DATA LLC. [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D409534: Numerous Cisco security and encryption products controlled under ECCNs 5D002, 5A002, 5A991 for National Security and Anti-terrorism reasons. The U.S. license applicant is Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA. The sy [...] | 2009-01-19 08:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI665 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: IRENA HEADQUARTERS IN UAE [...] Summary: UAE's print and electronic media devoted extensive coverage to the UAE's selection as the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). UAE Supreme Council members and senior officials sent cables of congratulations to the UAE president on this diplomatic success. [...] | 2009-07-01 13:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR TCSENV KGHG |
09ABUDHABI67 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ARAMEX EMIRATES; [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a post shipment verification at Aramex Emirates, Jebal Ali, Dubai, UAE for the shipment of a Terrasat IBUC KU-Band Upconverter exported as No License Required by Terrasat Communications, Morgan Hill, CA. 2. On Jan 15, 2009, Export Control Officer (ECO) met [...] | 2009-01-19 08:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI674 | UAE REAL ESTATE: DOWN BUT NOT OUT [...] (SBU) Summary: That the UAE experienced a real estate boom through early 2008 is well known. Equally well know is that the Emirates experience a subsequent bust driven in part by the world financial crisis. In response, UAE federal and local governments strengthened much needed real estate re [...] | 2009-07-02 10:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON EFIN SOCI PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI68 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: BAKER HUGHES EHO LTD. [...] Reftel requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D410461: Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 450 Horizontal Lathe which is controlled under ECCN 2B001 for National Security and Nuclear Non-Proliferation reasons. The U.S. license applicant is Mazak Corporation, Florence, KY an [...] | 2009-01-19 08:28:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI684 | UAE TARGETING DRUG AND ILLICIT FINANCIAL FLOWS TO/FROM [...] (SBU) Summary: In meetings June 28 and 29, Central Bank and Ministry of Interior officials told visiting Staffdel Frantz the UAE is working with Afghanistan to disrupt illicit financing and drug trafficking. UAE officials stressed the importance of developing alternatives for Afghans currently [...] | 2009-07-06 13:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EFIN SNAR ETRD PGOV AF AE |
09ABUDHABI686 | GHQ TO TRANSFER PUMA HELICOPTERS TO PAKISTAN [...] (SBU) On July 6, the Ambassador met with UAE Armed Forces (GHQ) Chief of Staff LtGen Mohamed Al Thani Al Rumaithi to urge GHQ to complete expeditiously necessary USG documents for authorizing the transfer to Pakistan of US-origin equipment (Rockwell Collins radios and Cubic PLS) on 14 UAE Puma [...] | 2009-07-06 13:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | MARR MOPS PREL ETRD PGOV PK AE |
09ABUDHABI688 | UAE CABINET APPROVES NUCLEAR LAW, NOW WITH PRESIDENT FOR [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-06 13:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG PARM SENV MNUC PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI690 | EMIRATI NEWSPAPER FORCED TO SUSPEND PUBLICATION [...] (SBU) Summary: Local Arabic daily, Al Emarat Al Youm, was ordered on July 2 to suspend publication for 20 days and its Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief each fined 20,000 Dirhams (Approx. 5500 USD),following the 2006 publication of an article accusing Abu Dhabi ruling family member [...] | 2009-07-07 03:55:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PHUM PGOV PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI695 | (C) UAE CONTINUES TO INVESTIGATE SHEIKH ISSA TORTURE [...] (SBU) The Abu Dhabi Prosecution Office announced July 7 that it is investigating "those involved" in the widely broadcast video tape showing Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, seventh son of UAE founder Sheikh Zayed, torturing an Afghan grain dealer (reftels). As with past announcements on this [...] | 2009-07-07 13:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI701 | SCENESETTER FOR TREASURY SECRETARY GEITHNER'S VISIT TO THE [...] (U) We warmly welcome your visit to Abu Dhabi. You will be the first Cabinet Secretary of the wildly popular Obama Administration to visit the UAE and the UAE leadership is delighted with that you will be coming. 2. (C) In the past five years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one [...] | 2009-07-09 09:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL EFIN ECON AE |
09ABUDHABI713 | IMPLEMENTING THE PRESIDENT'S CAIRO SPEECH - WE NEED TO [...] (C) The President's speech in Cairo laid out a vision of intensive engagement with the Islamic world, and the Secretary's subsequent memorandum to the president delineated an extensive array of scholarships and exchange programs to implement the vision. Many if not all of these programs depen [...] | 2009-07-13 08:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL CASC CVIS KPAO AE |
09ABUDHABI715 | UAE INVITES SECRETARY CHU TO WFES [...] (SBU) During a July 2 meeting, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company),told the Ambassador that he would like to invite Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu to be a keynote speaker at the third World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi January 18-21, 2010. Al [...] | 2009-07-13 12:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV KGHG AE |
09ABUDHABI716 | UAE HOSTS COUNTER-PROLIFERATION EXPERTS [...] (C) The UAEG clarified its evolving institutional structure to deal more effectively with export control in a June 24 Working Group of experts affiliated with the Counter-proliferation Task Force (CTF),which most recently met on March 19. The U.S. delegation was led by Acting Assistant Secre [...] | 2009-07-13 13:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI719 | UAE DOCTORS TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (C) During his July 13 majlis (a weekly public salon),Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) told Abu Dhabi Health Authority (HAAD) Chairman Dr. Ahmed Al Mazrouei and the Ambassador that HAAD should work with Al Ain-based Oasis Hospital to send volunteer Emirati doctors to Afgh [...] | 2009-07-14 11:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EAID MOPS PARM PREL PGOV AF PK AE |
09ABUDHABI732 | DEMARCHE DELIVERED FOOD CRISIS ETHIOPIA, SOMALIA, AND KENYA [...] (U) Reftel demarche request for urgent food aid to Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya was delivered to the MFA without response on July 9. 2. (U) Ambassador delivered demarche points to UAE Red Crescent Chairman Mohammad al-Qamsi July 12. (Note: the UAE Red Crescent is one of several quasi-Go [...] | 2009-07-20 09:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PGOV PREF PREL EAID ER SO ET KE AE |
09ABUDHABI736 | CROWN PRINCE SOUNDS ALARM ON IRAN [...] (U) This cable contains an action request in para 12. 2. (S/NF) Summary. On July 15, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner joined Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan (MBZ) and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan (ABZ) for a dinner covering a range of reg [...] | 2009-07-20 12:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL EFIN ECON IR AE |
09ABUDHABI737 | UAE AFFIRMS SUPPORT DURING ECONOMIC RECOVERY [...] (U) This cable contains an action request in para 18. 2. (C) Summary. On July 15, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner met with UAE Government and finance officials to discuss developments in the global economy, review U.S. measures to address the financial crisis, and stress the importance o [...] | 2009-07-20 12:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL EFIN ECON CVIS SOCI AE |
09ABUDHABI743 | UAE FEDERAL CUSTOMS AUTHORITY (FCA) ROLE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Each UAE emirate has its own customs body and regulations. In 2003, the UAEG created the Federal Customs Authority (FCA) to unify UAE customs policies and regulations. Since its establishment, the FCA has improved coordination among local customs agencies, represented the UAE at [...] | 2009-07-22 07:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PTER AE |
09ABUDHABI744 | UAE GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE (GSD) JULY 20 PLENARY SESSION AND [...] (S/NF) In a July 20 plenary session of the GSD with a large UAE delegation, accompanied by a smaller session with the UAE Chief of Staff, the immediate focus was largely on Iran. Participants reiterated the good defense cooperation that the U.S. and UAE enjoy, while noting the need to improve [...] | 2009-07-22 10:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL PARM EAID MOPS IR IS AF PK SY LE SA |
09ABUDHABI746 | (S) MBZ HOSTS GULF SECURITY DINNER WITH ISA ASD VERSHBOW AND PM A/S SHAPIRO [...] No summary [...] | 2009-07-22 12:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL PARM EAID MOPS IR IS AF PK SY LE SA |
09ABUDHABI747 | SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT [...] (U) We welcome your return to Abu Dhabi. This will be your first visit since the change in US Administration, the election in Iran, and falls on the heels of the Gulf Security Dialogue. 2. (C) In the past five years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the economic powerhouses [...] | 2009-07-22 13:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ PK AE |
09ABUDHABI75 | UAE DECLINES TO RECEIVE THIRD COUNTRY GUANTANAMO DETAINEES [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-19 13:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER MOPS KDRG SY TU AE |
09ABUDHABI754 | (S) MbZ HOSTS GULF SECURITY DINNER WITH ISA ASD VERSHBOW AND [...] (S) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ, also Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and de facto defense chief) hosted a July 19 executive session of the Gulf Security Dialogue in Abu Dhabi (July 20 plenary with UAE uniformed officers reported septel). The U.S. d [...] | 2009-07-23 09:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL PARM EAID MOPS IR IS AF PK SY LE SA |
09ABUDHABI755 | UAE INITIATIVES TO COUNTER TORTURE [...] (U) This message is a response to ref A request for information on initiatives taken by host countries to prevent torture and protect victims. The UAE is not a signatory to many of the international conventions to prevent torture nor does it include prevention of torture in its constitution. [...] | 2009-07-23 12:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM UN AE |
09ABUDHABI757 | UAE REACTION TO BAHRAIN CP OP-ED ON DIALOGUE WITH ISRAEL [...] (U) Bahraini CP Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa's July 17 Washington Post Op-Ed calling on Arab countries to reach out directly to Israel to generate progress toward Middle East peace (ref A) was reprinted in the Emirati Arabic Daily "al-Ittihad" with the title "Arabs have to engage the Isr [...] | 2009-07-26 11:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV IS AE |
09ABUDHABI761 | UAEG STRICT LIMITS ON PRIVATE WEAPONS POSSESSION [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The UAEG has strict laws regarding private possession of weapons and ammunition. Americans have been arrested and jailed for transporting such weapons and equipment, even in cases where airline and U.S. authorities allowed shipment on a U.S.-originating flight. Although diploma [...] | 2009-07-27 11:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA CASC AE |
09ABUDHABI765 | CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY INTEREST IN USCG, DHS [...] (SBU) On July 26, the Ambassador received a letter (text in para 2) from the Chairman of Abu Dhabi's Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan requesting formal and ongoing cooperation with the US Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security. Sheik [...] | 2009-07-28 12:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA AE |
09ABUDHABI769 | IRENA PREPARATIONS IN FULL SWING [...] (C) SUMMARY: UAE officials report their efforts to stand up the Abu Dhabi headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) are in full swing, in cooperation with Director General Helene Pelosse. MFA and Masdar officials asked for USG comments on the IRENA Admin Committee Work [...] | 2009-07-30 09:07:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV ENRG KGHG PREL PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI77 | UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009 [...] No summary [...] | 2009-01-20 12:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AE |
09ABUDHABI772 | (S) COMCENTCOM PETRAEUS MEETING WITH UAE CHIEF OF STAFF [...] (S) CENTCOM Commander General Petraeus met with UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff (CoS) LTG Hamad Mohammed Thani al-Rumaithy on July 24. Echoing his points on Iran with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed the night before (septel),Petraeus told the CoS by that the USG does not fully share the UAEG a [...] | 2009-08-02 08:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PTER PGOV PREL PARM EAID MOPS AF AE |
09ABUDHABI783 | TREASURY A/S COHEN RAISES IRAN, NORTH KOREA, TALIBAN WITH UAE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR [...] (S) On July 16, Treasury Assistant Secretary (A/S) for Terrorist Finance and Financial Crime David Cohen met with UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan bin Nasser al Suweidi in order to discuss progress on suggestions to protect the UAE's financial system from abuse by Iran. Governor al Suweidi opened t [...] | 2009-08-04 15:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL EFIN ECON IR AF PK AE |
09ABUDHABI784 | UAE PARTICIPATION IN 64th UNGA [...] (SBU) In response to Department request for initial information regarding attendance of UAEG officials at the 64th UNGA (reftel),as of August 5 we have receive only a delegation list of middle and lower level MFA officials requiring official visas (one first secretary, three second secretaries [...] | 2009-08-04 15:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA AE |
09ABUDHABI789 | UAE SPYWARE GOES PUBLIC [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Widespread local and international media coverage of UAE telecom giant Etisalat's reported attempt to install spyware developed by a U.S. firm on local BlackBerries has dominated a normally quiet summer news cycle. Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunications Corporation) denied that t [...] | 2009-08-06 12:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS KPAO PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI799 | ABU DHABI'S BOND BONANZA [...] (C) Summary: Local and international liquidity shortages have forced several Abu Dhabi-based firms to the bond market in search of funding. Following the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's lead, several major parastatals (e.g., Mubadala, Aldar) entered the bond market in recent months, with varying degre [...] | 2009-08-10 13:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI808 | OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOE/NNSA TECHNICAL COOPERATION IN UAE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: During the August 3-5 visit of a DOE/NNSA and State delegation, UAE nuclear power officials expressed great interest in bilateral civil nuclear infrastructure engagement and formal cooperation in the fields of safety, security and safeguards, under the auspices of a bilateral imp [...] | 2009-08-13 04:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG TRGY AORC KNNP OTRA AE |
09ABUDHABI813 | UAE SUPPORT FOR IAEA FUEL BANK EFFORTS [...] No summary [...] | 2009-08-16 05:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP IAEA PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI814 | UAE POLICY ON NPT REVIEW AND RELATED ISSUES [...] (C) The information in this message is provided in response to reftel request: -- The UAEG takes a supportive approach to most international nonproliferation issues but its diplomatic impact is limited due to human resource constraints and a historically low-key approach to diplomacy. -- [...] | 2009-08-16 06:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP IAEA PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI827 | UAE NUCLEAR TENDER UPDATE [...] (C/NF) Summary: Three international consortia are bidding on the UAE's nuclear power plant tender (reftels) valued at over USD 20 billion. KEPCO (now teamed with Westinghouse) appears to have the technical and commercial advantage, while Areva, teamed with Bechtel, is leveraging its French gov [...] | 2009-08-19 11:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
09ABUDHABI845 | CROWN PRINCE OFFERS DHS U/S BEERS COOPERATION, SUPPORT [...] (S/NF) Summary: During an August 7, 2009 meeting with visiting DHS Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Rand Beers, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) discussed UAE efforts to combat illicit financial flows to Afghanistan and Pakistan [...] | 2009-08-24 12:29:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PREL EFIN AF PK YE AE |
09ABUDHABI846 | CRITICAL NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY DISCUSSES [...] (S/NF) During an August 7, 2009 meeting with visiting DHS Under Secretary for National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Rand Beers, Chairman of the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) Staff Brigadier Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan (AbT) discussed CNIA's interest in [...] | 2009-08-24 12:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV ENRG MNUC PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI847 | IRAN, RUSSIA OFFER GAS TO UAE [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: Abu Dhabi investment firm Mubadala denied recent (Iranian) press reports of a gas deal with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). However, the rumors have a kernel of truth as Iran has repeatedly offered the UAE natural gas. While most Emiratis know Iran well enough to stee [...] | 2009-08-25 06:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV IR RS AE |
09ABUDHABI849 | SAUDIS REVOKE EMIRATI RIGHT TO TRAVEL TO KINGDOM ON NATIONAL [...] (SBU) Summary. On August 19, Saudi Arabia announced it was revoking the right of Emiratis to travel to the Kingdom on their national ID cards and requiring passports for UAE citizens traveling to, from, or via Saudi Arabia. This move runs counter to the agreement among GCC nations which allow [...] | 2009-08-25 12:12:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL PGOV ETRD SA AE |
09ABUDHABI853 | ABU DHABI CUSTOMS FOCUSED ON SECURITY, RELATIONS WITH SAUDI [...] (C) SUMMARY: During an August 11 meeting on other topics, Abu Dhabi Customs Director General Saeed Al Muhairi told DHS Attach and EconOff that Abu Dhabi's relationship with Saudi Arabia is strained due to illicit smuggling across the borders. Al Muhairi said his primary concern is national sec [...] | 2009-08-27 13:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ETRD ENRG MARR PGOV SA AE |
09ABUDHABI856 | UAE ENERGY POLITICS -- OIL FOR SECURITY? [...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: According to a senior energy official, recent oil storage deals between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and China and Japan were completed for "political" reasons at the instruction of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ). While the deals may have simply been visi [...] | 2009-08-30 13:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | ENRG EPET ETRD PGOV IR RS AE |
09ABUDHABI857 | MEDIA COVERAGE OF UAE NORTH KOREAN ARMS SEIZURE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: UAEG officials, though initially reluctant to comment, have now publicly confirmed media reports of the seized cargo of ANL Australia after reporters in Dubai learned of it from shipping industry sources. Subsequent widespread media coverage highlighted the UAE's previously low- [...] | 2009-08-30 13:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PARM MNUC KNNP ETTC IR NK AE |
09ABUDHABI861 | UAE NERVOUS ABOUT IRAN REGIONAL PRESENCE OFFICE DUBAI [...] (C) In a 30 August meeting Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash raised with Ambassador the status of the Iran Regional Presence Office (IRPO) in Dubai. He said that the UAEG was getting "a lot of flak" about the office, noting that IRPO's name had come out in the recent show tr [...] | 2009-08-31 08:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL AE IR |
09ABUDHABI862 | SCENESETTER FOR THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING WITH SHAYKH [...] (C) Mr President: Shaykh Mohammed bin Zayed is looking forward to renewing your acquaintanceship, established during his 2006 call on you. --------------------------------------------- ---- MbZ - The Man --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. (C) Shaykh Mohammed bin Zay [...] | 2009-08-31 10:05:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI871 | UAE FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS MFA PREPARED TO ENGAGE WITH US ON [...] (C) During a 31 August meeting with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ),Ambassador pressed the UAE to engage with the US on Trafficking in Persons issues, urging that the issue not be left unaddressed. (NOTE: the UAEG was shocked by the publication of the annual TIP report, and it [...] | 2009-09-01 13:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL KTIP ELAB AE |
09ABUDHABI873 | UAE CROWN PRINCE INVITES SECRETARY CHU TO WFES [...] (SBU) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed (MbZ) invited Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu to be a keynote speaker at the third World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi January 18-21, 2010. 2. (SBU) On August 31, MbZ's office provided a copy of the official invitation letter (text [...] | 2009-09-02 07:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV KGHG AE |
09ABUDHABI874 | C-SA9-01527: PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN EXPATRIATE TIES TO [...] (S) The responses in para 3 are keyed to reftel request. Post notes that reftel was not addressed to Embassy Abu Dhabi, resulting in delayed response. Post requests that all cables requiring action/information on UAE issues be sent to Embassy Abu Dhabi. OVERVIEW -------- 2. (S) Structurally, the [...] | 2009-09-02 11:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | EFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE |
09ABUDHABI877 | THE UAE AND TALIBAN FINANCING: Our Analysis and Action Plan [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Given the UAE's open financial system, sizeable sub-continent immigrant community and significant legitimate financial flows between the two countries, it comes as no surprise that Taliban financing originates in and transits the UAE to Afghanistan and third countries. Afghan drug p [...] | 2009-09-03 08:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE |
09ABUDHABI89 | (S) UAE: NEW OVERFLIGHT DENIAL REQUEST RELAYED [...] (S) On the morning of January 22, Pol Chief passed reftel points (releasable to UAE) to Khalifa al-Mazroui of the MFA Office of International Organizations. Al-Mazroui said he would convey the request to appropriate officials, yet asked for any additional information available on prior flight [...] | 2009-01-22 12:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PARM PREL ETTC MASS IR SU AE |
09ABUDHABI890 | Disrupting Taliban Financing: First Meeting of US-UAE Cash [...] (S) SUMMARY. On 7 September 2009, Embassy officials from DHS/ICE, GRPO, Treasury, and State attended the first meeting with Emirati counterparts of the US-UAE Cash Courier Task Force (Ref A) to address the interdiction of cash couriers as one method of disrupting Taliban financing. In the mee [...] | 2009-09-08 10:26:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE |
09ABUDHABI891 | UAEG DENIES EXPULSION OF PALESTINIAN AND LEBANESE NATIONALS [...] (SBU) Palestinian media reported over the September 4 weekend that UAEG was in the process of expelling hundred of Palestinian workers -- mostly Gazans -- from the Emirates. There were also reports in the Lebanese press that Lebanese nationals were being forced to leave the UAE as well. Israe [...] | 2009-09-08 13:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PHUM KPAL LE AE |
09ABUDHABI892 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: SEATRONICS LTD, ABU DHABI, [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a pre-license check for license application D423306: Compact High Frequency Multi-Beam Echo Sounder which is controlled under ECCN 6A001. The U.S. license applicant is R2SONIC, Santa Barbara, CA. 2. On September 6, 2009 Export Control Officer met with Mr [...] | 2009-09-09 04:32:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI893 | ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] (C) CDA Delivered reftel demarche to Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Tariq Hamdan on September 8. Hamdan discussed the spectrum of regional issues of joint interest, but did not indicate what the UAE was prepared to offer in terms of financial contributions or specific diplomatic init [...] | 2009-09-09 08:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL GCC UNGA KWGB KPAL SO AL AE |
09ABUDHABI894 | UAE POSITION ON P5+1+GCC+3 MEETING AT UNGA ON IRAN NUCLEAR [...] (C) On September 8, UAE Ambassador to U.S. Youssef al-Otaiba passed written points, prepared by the UAE MFA, covering UAE views on upcoming discussions on the Iranian nuclear issue.. The paper focused on planned discussions of the P5+1+GCC+3 (Jordan, Egypt, and Iraq) to be held on the margi [...] | 2009-09-09 13:08:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL GCC UNGA KNNP IR JO EG IQ AE |
09ABUDHABI897 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: STREIT MIDDLE EAST FZCO; [...] Ref email requested that post conduct four pre-license checks to determine the disposition of numerous armored vehicles shipped by Streit USA Armoring, North Charleston, SC to its middle east subsidiary, Streit Middle East FZCO/Streit Group FZE located in the Jebal Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE. The [...] | 2009-09-10 04:27:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI898 | UAE Creates a National Higher Committee for UAE Seaports and [...] (U) This is an action request, see para. 3. 2. (C) Summary: DHS/ICE Attach and United States Liaison Office Rep(USLO) met with Dan McClennan of Good Harbor Consulting a consultant firm for the UAE on August 26. Good Harbor representative(s) reported that the UAE Higher Committee for Seaports [...] | 2009-09-10 08:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PTER PGOV PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI899 | UAE REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR A SEAT ON IMO COUNCIL [...] (U) This is an action request; please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) The UAE is seeking U.S. support for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council when the 26th Assembly meets in December. CDA, along with mission chiefs from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, and Venezuela attended [...] | 2009-09-10 10:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | AORC IMO EWWT PHSA KTIA PREL PGOV |
09ABUDHABI901 | UPDATE ON UAE RESPONSE TO USG INFORMATION REQUESTS; [...] (S) This is an action request; please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Summary: Pol Chief delivered ref A demarche on disposition of interdicted cargo to MFA counterproliferation (CP) lead, Deputy Legal Affairs Director Abdullah al-Naqbi, on September 9. In response to the USG requestto schedule th [...] | 2009-09-10 12:44:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PTER PREL PARM MNUC KNNP KSTC IR |
09ABUDHABI910 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: HABSHAN TRADING [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for an Electric Heater used in oil field related air compressors exported as No License Required by the FSElliott company, Export, PA. 2. On September 14, 2009 Export Control Officer met with Mr. Ali Ahmed Safan, Senior Sale [...] | 2009-09-14 13:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI911 | SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: MOHAMMED BIN ZAYED'S VISIT TO [...] Summary: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed's visit to Washington received prominent coverage in all UAE print and electronic media. His meeting with President Obama made the main front-page headlines in the UAE dailies. End Summary. 2. Print: A. Abu Dhabi-based Arabic semi-official daily "Al-I [...] | 2009-09-14 13:19:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | KPAO OIIP KMDR AE |
09ABUDHABI916 | "EXPANDING CHORUS ON IRAN" DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] (C) DCM delivered reftel demarche to Emirati MFA Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Tariq Haidan. He urged the UAE to encourage Iran to engage in meaningful discussions with the P5+1 and respond to U.S. offers of engagement on its nuclear program. After discussing reftel points for GCC [...] | 2009-09-16 13:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KNNP MNUC PARM IAEA AORC GCC MU QA IQ IR AE |
09ABUDHABI917 | UAE SUPPORT FOR AL AZHAR PROGRAMMING OUTREACH [...] (C) SUMMARY: Post has researched comments on UAE support for Al Azhar University activities, made by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in his September 10 meeting with President Obama. Media sources confirm UAEG support for moderate Islamic broadcasts by Al Azhar University C [...] | 2009-09-17 13:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL KPAO PTER KISL SCUL AF PK AE |
09ABUDHABI919 | AMCITS MISSING IN IRAN DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO UAE [...] (C) Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to UAE Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Sultan al-Qortasi September 16. While evincing a sympathetic understanding of these humanitarian cases involving American citizen in Iran and noting the strong US-UAE bilateral relationship, Al-Qort [...] | 2009-09-17 13:58:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PHUM PINR PROP PTER CASC IR AE |
09ABUDHABI920 | ACTION CABLES FOR EMBASSY ABU DHABI AND AMCONGEN DUBAI [...] (SBU) RECENTLY WE'VE NOTICED A NUMBER OF CABLES CALLING FOR ACTION BY THE UAE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAT HAVE BEEN MISDIRECTED TO DUBAI. WHILE DUBAI HAS BECOME THE MORE FAMOUS CITY AS A RESULT OF ITS ROLE AS A REGIONAL BUSINESS AND TOURISM HUB, ABU DHABI REMAINS THE CAPITAL AND SEAT OF THE UAE FED [...] | 2009-09-23 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AE |
09ABUDHABI926 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE AND POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATIONS: [...] Ref email requested that post conduct two pre-license checks and one post shipment verification to determine the disposition of gas turbine parts exported or due to be exported as No License Required by Gas Turbine Parts and Service (GTPS),Clifton Park, New York. 2. On September 16, 2009, B [...] | 2009-09-24 13:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI938 | UAE REVIEWING LIKE MINDED MEETING INVITATION [...] (S) The Ambassador shared reftel points inviting the UAE to the October 7 meeting of like-minded states on Iran with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash on September 29. Dr. Gargash told the Ambassador that he would discuss the invitation with appropriate UAEG officials, in [...] | 2009-09-29 13:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM KNNP MNUC UNSC PREL ETTC IR AE |
09ABUDHABI944 | UAE INVITES SPECIAL ENVOY STERN TO WFES [...] (SBU) On September 23, Post received an invitation from Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company),for Special Envoy Todd Stern to speak at a session titled, "What's After Copenhagen" at the third World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi on January 19, 2010. [...] | 2009-10-04 06:45:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG SENV KGHG AE |
09ABUDHABI953 | UAE NUCLEAR LAW PASSED; NUCLEAR REGULATOR CREATED [...] (C) Summary: On October 4, UAE state news agency WAM announced that President Khalifa had signed Federal Law No. 6/2009 regarding Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy. Codifying the UAE's stated policy, Article 2 states "The design, development, construction and operation of facilities for enrichme [...] | 2009-10-06 14:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
09ABUDHABI976 | EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK: STREIT MIDDLE EAST FZCO, [...] Ref A email requested that post conduct two additional pre-license checks (previous checks were conducted per Ref B) to determine the disposition of armored vehicles shipped by Streit USA Armoring, North Charleston, SC to Streit Middle East FZCO located in the Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, UAE. Th [...] | 2009-10-15 07:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
09ABUDHABI979 | UAE CHARGES 3 WITH TALIBAN FINANCING [...] (C/NF) Summary: On September 28, Abu Dhabi based English language daily The National reported that seven Emiratis and one Afghan national had been charged with funneling money to the Taliban and supporting terrorist activity. The defendants reportedly denied the charges and said confessions we [...] | 2009-10-15 13:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE |
09ABUDHABI980 | GROWING ATTENTION TO UAE DEPORTATIONS OF LEBANESE SHI'A [...] (C) Summary. In the past several months, rumors and press reports of Emirati expulsions of Lebanese Shia and Palestinians linked to Hamas have garnered local and regional attention. The UAE has explained these moves as "security related." The latest round began October 1, with the announceme [...] | 2009-10-15 14:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PHUM PTER KPAL LE AE |
09ABUDHABI981 | (S) A LONG HOT SUMMER FOR UAE-SAUDI RELATIONS [...] (C) This summer witnessed a sharp uptick in tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, beginning with the UAE's May decision to pull out of the GCC Monetary Union (after the Headquarters went to Riyadh when the UAE had lobbied for Dubai). Shortly thereafter the Saudis effectively closed a majo [...] | 2009-10-15 14:20:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PINR PINS GCC PBTS SA AQ AE |
09ABUDHABI994 | FRENCH CONCERNED ABOUT KEPCO NUCLEAR SAFETY [...] (S/NF) On October 22, French Ambassador Alain Azouaou met with the Ambassador to discuss French concerns about the safety of KEPCO's bid to supply the UAE with nuclear technology (Ref B). Echoing points_F]O [...] | 2009-10-22 10:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE |
09ABUDHABI995 | UNESCO Eternalizes the Tango at Intangible Cultural [...] (SBU) Summary. UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage named the first intangible cultural heritage elements at its fourth extraordinary session in Abu Dhabi September 28 to October 2. Ambassador Richard Olson attended the opening ceremony [...] | 2009-10-22 11:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL SCUL UNESCO KPAO AE |
10ABUDHABI103 | UAE REQUEST FOR USG ASSISTANCE IN INVESTIGATION OF KILLING [...] (C/NF) On the margins of a meeting with visiting Secretary Chu, on Feb 24 MFA Minister of State Gargash made a formal request to the Ambassador for assistance in providing cardholder details and related information for credit cards reportedly issued by a U.S. bank to several suspects in last month' [...] | 2010-02-24 10:51:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PINS CJAN AE |
10ABUDHABI104 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: FLY DUBAI; DUBAI [...] Ref email requested that post conduct five separate post-shipment verifications for numerous and various aircraft related parts and equipment. The U.S. exporters for these shipments are Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA; Boeing Company, Seattle, WA; BAE Systems, Irving, TX; and Honeywell Inter [...] | 2010-01-24 09:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI105 | D/S Wolin Discusses Global Recovery with UAE Officials [...] (U) Summary. On 15-16 February 2010, Treasury Deputy Secretary Neal Wolin met with UAE officials to review progress in the global economic recovery. UAE officials expressed approval of U.S. measures to restore global growth and stressed the resilience of the UAE's economy in navigating Dubai's [...] | 2010-02-25 09:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF AE IR |
10ABUDHABI106 | AMBASSADOR ENGAGES UAE ARABIC MEDIA TO CORRECT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Ambassador Olson granted two interviews to UAE Arabic media on January 21, 2010 to provide an accurate view of U.S. and global assistance to Haiti, in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. The interviews also served to correct misperceptions about the U.S. role in Haiti, spec [...] | 2010-01-25 08:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR KPAO HA AE |
10ABUDHABI107 | D/S Wolin Presses UAE for More Cooperation on Iran - Af/Pak [...] (S) Summary. On 15-16 February 2010, Treasury Deputy Secretary Neal Wolin met with UAE officials to press for continued cooperation on illicit finance issues with respect to Iran and the Taliban. UAE officials noted progress made and yet to come, and expressed concern about international resolv [...] | 2010-02-25 09:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PTER EFIN AE IR AF |
10ABUDHABI11 | Abu Dhabi Sheikh Issa Acquitted in Torture Trial [...] (SBU) Summary. Sheikh Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, half-brother of UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed, was acquitted January 10 of all charges stemming from the 2004 videotaped torture of an Afghan trader. The court exonerated Sheikh Issa and a uniformed security guard who appeared in the infamous [...] | 2010-01-11 13:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PREL PGOV PINR CASC AE |
10ABUDHABI110 | UAE SEEKS SUPPORT FOR ITU AND RRB MEMBERSHIP [...] (SBU) On January 6, post received a diplomatic note from the MFA requesting US support for its International Telecommunication Union (ITU) membership and the nomination of Nasser bin Hammad, Senior Manager for International Affairs at the UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, for Radio [...] | 2010-01-25 12:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECPS AORC AE |
10ABUDHABI111 | UAE and the Yemen Donor Conference in Riyadh [...] (C) PolOff delivered Ref A demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs America Desk Officer Faisal Al Mazrouei and an assistant to Ambassador Mohammed Sultan Al Suwaidi, Director of Arab Affairs. Al Suwaidi is the UAEG point person on the Friends of Yemen (FOY) and will likely chair the economy and [...] | 2010-02-25 13:37:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID YM AE |
10ABUDHABI118 | OUTREACH ON LONDON CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-26 12:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL EAID PGOV EFIN ECON AF AE |
10ABUDHABI128 | UAE PROVIDES $45M GRANT TO PA [...] (SBU) On January 10, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Acting Director General Mohammed Al Suwaidi told EconOff that the ADFD's August 2009 $45m grant to the Palestinian Authority to fund 116 small projects in the West Bank was provided as a direct grant to the PA. Al Suwaidi noted that thi [...] | 2010-01-28 07:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL KPAL AE |
10ABUDHABI130 | DOD PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL DEFENSE EXHIBITION (IDEX [...] Embassy Abu Dhabi recommends DOD direct participation in the Tenth Biannual International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2011) which will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 20 ?????? 24 February 2011 at the Abu Dhabi International Exhibition Center. IDEX 2011 is the tenth in the IDEX series [...] | 2010-01-28 11:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL AE |
10ABUDHABI158 | UAE PREPARING FOR NUCLEAR SECURITY SUMMIT [...] (SBU) On January 31, EconOff and Dutch Charg???? Huib de Bliek delivered Ref A demarche encouraging the UAE to attend February's Nuclear Security Summit third Sherpa meeting in The Hague to Ambassador Hamad Al Kaabi, MFA Special Coordinator for International Nuclear Cooperation and UAE IAEA Per [...] | 2010-02-01 13:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PARM EAID TBIO IAEA AORC CDG ENRG MNUC PGOV PREL AE |
10ABUDHABI160 | WELCOMING CODEL LOWEY TO THE UAE [...] (U) This is a joint message from Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai. 2. (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pleased to welcome CODEL Lowey for a first-hand review of key U.S. priorities here. Our robust relations with the UAE focus on mutual [...] | 2010-02-01 14:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV MASS ECON AE |
10ABUDHABI164 | MEETING WITH UAE MINISTER OF JUSTICE REGARDING MLAT [...] (SBU) On January 27, the Ambassador, accompanied by Legatt, met with Dr. Hadef bin Jua'an al Dhaheri, UAE Minister of Justice, to discuss the current UAE position on a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) reftel. Al Dhaheri advised the UAE desires to have an MLAT with the US and the UAE [...] | 2010-02-02 08:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PREL KTIA AE |
10ABUDHABI192 | UAE Energy Officers [...] No summary [...] | 2010-02-09 09:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG AE |
10ABUDHABI194 | SCENESETTER FOR TREASURY DEPUTY SECRETARY AND UNDERSECRETARY [...] (U) This is a joint message from Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai and complements the Mission's classified scenesetter (reftel). 2. (SBU) Summary: The U.S. Mission to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pleased to welcome the February 14-16 visit of Deputy Treasury Secretary [...] | 2010-02-09 09:40:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ECON PGOV PREL EFIN BEXP MARR AE |
10ABUDHABI196 | UAE: WE WILL BE AMONG "BEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD" BY 2021 [...] (U) Summary. On February 6, at the end of a three-day cabinet retreat in the western region of Abu Dhabi, the UAE government laid out its vision for the federation on its 50th anniversary in 2021. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MbR),Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Rul [...] | 2010-02-09 12:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL PGOV ECON AE |
10ABUDHABI200 | (SBU) UAE EXPECTS "POSITIVE" RESPONSE TO COPENHAGEN ACCORD [...] (SBU) On February 10, Ambassador followed up on reftels' demarche with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash, who said the UAE is conducting its "due diligence" on the Copenhagen Accord through a dedicated committee led by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future E [...] | 2010-02-10 12:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV KGHG ENRG AE |
10ABUDHABI202 | TFHA01: UAE'S HAITI AID EXCEEDS USD 7 MILLION [...] (U) The UAE is still actively supporting humanitarian efforts in Haiti, which continue to receive prominent coverage in the local press. UAE semi-government charity organizations have relief teams on the ground to assist in the distribution of relief materials purchased from the Dominican Repu [...] | 2010-02-10 13:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL ECON PGOV PREF HA AE |
10ABUDHABI212 | UAE ORGANIZES ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMIT [...] (SBU) On February 7, post received a letter from Majid Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD),requesting U.S. support for an "Eye on Earth" summit in Abu Dhabi. The Summit, tentatively planned for Nov. 15-17, seeks to "launch a multilateral process to desig [...] | 2010-02-11 13:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | SENV ENRG KGHG PGOV AE |
10ABUDHABI214 | UAE OUTLINES ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (SBU) On January 10, visiting SRAP Special Advisor for International Partnership Jarrett Blanc and EconOff met with Acting Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi to discuss UAE aid for Afghanistan. Al Suwaidi explained that the ADFD currently has [...] | 2010-02-11 13:41:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID ECON EFIN AF AE |
10ABUDHABI222 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AL HAMRA TRADING [...] Ref email requested that post conduct a post-shipment verification for a Quantum Explosive Sniffer Model QS-H150 exported under license D424027 by Implant Sciences Corporation, Wilmington, MA. This item is classified under ECCN: 2A983. 2. On February 7, 2010, Export Control Officer and B [...] | 2010-02-15 04:36:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI224 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AWTAD FZCO, DUBAI, [...] Ref A email requested that post conduct two separate Post-Shipment verifications for Water and Oil Filtration equipment exported as NLR by Trinity Trading, Lawrenceville, GA. 2. Ref B cable outlines a previous visit to Awtad FZCO during which the Iranian Manager, Ahmed Shaghaghi would no [...] | 2010-02-15 09:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI226 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: TAMMAM TRADING [...] Ref email requested that post conduct two separate Post-Shipment verifications for Process Control Equipment and a CPU Expander exported as NLR by Moore Industries, Sepulveda, CA and Gas Turbine Controls, Ardsley, NY respectively. 2. On February 3, 2010 Export Control Officer (ECO) visit [...] | 2010-02-15 09:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI228 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: SAMAND TRADING CO. [...] Ref email requested that post conduct three separate Post-Shipment verifications for Digital Network Cameras and a separate shipment of Transceivers exported as No License Required by IQVision, Santa Ana, CA and SOLECTEK, San Diego, CA respectively. 2. On February 3, 2010 Export Control [...] | 2010-02-15 09:16:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI230 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: AL SAMNAN STORES; [...] Ref email requested that post conduct three separate post-shipment verifications for numerous telescopic sights for rifles exported by Leupold and Stevens, Beaverton, OR under license number D397150 and controlled under ECCN: 0A987. 2. On February 9 and 10, 2010, Export Control Officer v [...] | 2010-02-15 09:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI232 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: BIN MAHMOOD [...] Ref email requested that post conduct six separate post-shipment verifications for numerous aviation related airborne communication and navigational items exported as NLR and classified under ECCN: 7A994 by Sun Aviation, Kansas City, MO. 2. On February 16, 2010, Export Control Officer an [...] | 2010-02-16 07:34:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI246 | SCENESETTER FOR THE VISIT OF SECRETARY CHU [...] (U) Mission UAE looks forward to welcoming the Feb. 23-25 visit of Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu. THE UAE AND THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) In the past five years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the economic pow [...] | 2010-02-18 12:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG EPET SENV KGHG AE |
10ABUDHABI262 | KUDOS FOR LEAHY VETTING [...] No summary [...] | 2010-02-22 12:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PHUM AE |
10ABUDHABI27 | (S) US-UAE Cooperation Against Taliban Finance Continues [...] (C) This cable contains an action request for Treasury, DoJ and FBI. See para 19. 2. (S/NF) Summary. On 11 January 2010 SRAP Ambassador Holbrooke and Treasury Assistant Secretary David Cohen met with UAE State Security (SSD) head Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed al Nahyan. On 12 January, Cohen m [...] | 2010-01-24 15:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF IR AE |
10ABUDHABI270 | UAE ESTABLISHES INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR ADVISORY BOARD [...] (SBU) On February 22, the UAE announced the establishment of an International Advisory Board (IAB) for the UAE's nuclear power program, under the leadership of former IAEA DG Hans Blix (complete text of official announcement in para 4). The Advisory Board, which was first referenced in the UAE' [...] | 2010-02-23 12:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ENRG KNNP PGOV AE |
10ABUDHABI272 | BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE CHECK - APPLICATION 050209929 [...] No summary [...] | 2010-02-23 12:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | ETTC KOMC AE |
10ABUDHABI284 | UAE'S 2010 TIP REPORT SUBMISSION [...] (U) Mission UAE's submission for the 2010 trafficking in persons report follows. Responses are keyed to reftel paragraphs 25 to 30. THE COUNTRY'S TIP SITUATION -------------------------------------- 2. (SBU) Please find below responses to questions in paragraph 25 of reftel: [...] | 2010-02-25 14:02:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM KTIP PGOV PREL PREF ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN SMIG |
10ABUDHABI29 | UAE Central Bank on Afghanistan, Iran [...] (S/NF) Summary. On 12 January 2010, Treasury Department Assistant Secretary David Cohen met with UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan bin Nasser al Suweidi. Governor Suweidi and Cohen discussed options for additional cash movement controls with respect to Afghanistan and Pakistan and the status of [...] | 2010-01-24 15:25:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF AE IR YM |
10ABUDHABI3 | Meeting on Disposition of Seized Cargoes [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-06 13:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PARM MNUC ETTC KNNP IR AE |
10ABUDHABI31 | UAE STILL REVIEWING COPENHAGEN ACCORD [...] (SBU) On January 19, Ambassador delivered reftel demarche urging the UAE to associate itself with the Copenhagen Accord to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash. Dr. Gargash said he would look into the status of the UAE position on the Accord. On January 24, Lana Nusseibah, Sp [...] | 2010-01-25 06:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SENV KGHG ENRG AE |
10ABUDHABI33 | UAE FM DISCUSSES TALIBAN FINANCIAL FLOWS AND REINTEGRATION [...] (S/NF) Summary: During a January 11 meeting in Abu Dhabi, visiting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan (SRAP) Amb. Richard Holbrooke discussed Afghan reintegration with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ). AbZ noted the importance of establishing an effect [...] | 2010-01-25 09:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF IR YM AE |
10ABUDHABI34 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: STALLION [...] Ref email requested that post conduct five separate post-shipment verifications for Portable Digital ADP machines exported as No License Required by STOPWHOLESALE/IWEBMASTER, AKA: Laptop Plaza, Kenilworth, NJ. 2. On December 28 and 29, 2009 Export Control Officer met with a Mr. Rajeev G [...] | 2010-01-14 04:42:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI35 | UAE on Upcoming Yemen Meeting in London [...] (C) On January 24, PolOff delivered ref A demarche to Ambassador Mohammed Sultan Al Suwaidi, Director of Arab Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Suwaidi stressed the UAE's view that Yemen's three security threats --- the Houthi rebels, Al Qaeda, and the southern secessionists --- must b [...] | 2010-01-25 11:18:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV EAID YM AE |
10ABUDHABI36 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ABU DHABI AVIATION, [...] Ref email requested that post conduct five separate post-shipment verifications for numerous and various aircraft related parts and equipment to include: automatic pilots, navigational instruments and specifically to confirm the location of Indicator Integrated Standby Unit C16221AA02. The U.S. [...] | 2010-01-14 07:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI39 | UAE Illicit Finance Strategy 2010 [...] (S/NF) This is a country team assessment. CONTEXT ------------ I. II. 2. (S/NF) Given the UAE's open financial system, sizeable expatriate community and role as an regional financial hub, some Taliban, al-Qaeda and other illicit financing may originate in and mor [...] | 2010-01-27 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR AF AE |
10ABUDHABI41 | CZECH MFA INTEREST IN UAE NUCLEAR DEAL [...] (C) During a January 20 meeting, visiting Czech MFA Ambassador-at-Large Vaclav Bartuska asked the Ambassador about the UAE's recent selection of KEPCO to build and operate four new nuclear power plants (Ref B). Bartuska, who was in Abu Dhabi attending the World Future Energy Summit and requeste [...] | 2010-01-27 12:39:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | ENRG KNNP TRGY EZ AE |
10ABUDHABI43 | Case Closed: No Appeal of Sheikh Issa Torture Trial Verdict [...] (SBU) Sheikh Issa bin Zayed Al Nahyan's January 10 acquittal will stand, as Abu Dhabi prosecutors declined to appeal the verdict before a 15-day filing deadline expired January 26. Post reported this expected outcome (ref A) in the case against Sheikh Issa, who was filmed torturing an Afghan m [...] | 2010-01-27 13:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PREL PGOV AE |
10ABUDHABI47 | HAMAS COMMANDER KILLED IN DUBAI HOTEL [...] (U) On January 29, approximately 9:00 am local time Friday, Reuters first reported the January 20 murder in a Dubai hotel of senior Hamas member Mahmoud Abdul Raouf Mohammad Hassan (known as Mahmoud Al Mabhouh). The brief wire story preceded the release of an official statement from the Dubai gover [...] | 2010-01-31 13:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PTER PINR KPAL KWBG KCRM IS SY AE |
10ABUDHABI53 | Moving the MLAT Issue with the UAE [...] (SBU) This is an action request, see para 7. 2. (SBU) We have greatly expanded our law enforcement cooperation with the UAE over the past five years, and are likely to enhance it further, not least because of the increasing importance of law enforcement issues in Afghanistan. Our law [...] | 2010-02-03 08:59:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | PREL KTIA EFIN PTER AE |
10ABUDHABI54 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ABU DHABI AIRCRAFT [...] Ref email requested that post conduct seven separate post-shipment verifications for numerous and various aircraft related parts and equipment. The U.S. exporters for these shipments are Rockwell Collins, Wichita, KS; Universal Avionics Systems, Tucson, AZ; and ASB Avionics, Mojave, CA. The ite [...] | 2010-01-18 05:14:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI55 | SCENESETTER FOR DEPSEC WOLIN AND U/S HORMATS UAE VISIT [...] (SBU) Mission UAE looks forward to hosting Treasury Deputy Secretary Neil Wolin and Under Secretary of State for Economic, Energy and Business Affairs Robert Hormats in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from February 14-16. This is a joint message from Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai 2 [...] | 2010-02-04 13:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN ECON EINV ENRG PTER PGOV AE |
10ABUDHABI56 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: ACHIEVER COMPUTERS [...] Ref email requested that post conduct five separate Post-Shipment verifications for numerous portable digital ADP items (Laptop computers) exported as No License Required by Laptop Plaza, Los Angeles, CA. 2. On December 27, 2009 Export Control Officer (ECO) met with a Mr. Pavan of Achie [...] | 2010-01-18 07:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
10ABUDHABI57 | UAE FINALIZES JOINT CASH COURIER OPERATIONS [...] (S/NF) On February 3, Emboffs from DHS, State, Treasury, Justice and GRPO met with key UAE State Security Directorate (SSD) officials and Abu Dhabi and federal customs officials to finalize plans for a February 21-24 bulk cash smuggling training program and a Feb. 28 - March 3 airport and borde [...] | 2010-02-04 13:24:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | EFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE |
10ABUDHABI59 | Country Team Assessment for Transfer Advanced Anti-Radiation [...] (u) Classified by Ambassador Richard G. Olson, reasons 1.4 (a),(b),and (d). 2. (u) Summary. The armed forces of the United Arab Emirates requested a LOA for the transfer of advanced anti radiation guided missiles (AARGM) to consider for purchase. The AARGM transforms the agm-88 har [...] | 2010-02-04 17:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | MARR MOPS MASS PREL AE |
10ABUDHABI6 | ABU DHABI PLEDGES $650 MILLION FOR YEMEN [...] (SBU) On December 16, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced it would provide AED 2.4 billion (USD 650 million) in assistance to Yemen, to include development projects including infrastructure, energy, water, transport and education. On December 30, ADFD Acting Director General Moh [...] | 2010-01-04 12:30:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID EFIN PGOV PREL YM AE |
10ABUDHABI65 | UAE Labor Minister Ready to Scrap Sponsorship System [...] (C) The UAE cabinet is considering a Ministry of Labor proposal to eliminate the current employment sponsorship system for expatriates, according to February 5 local media reports. No details have been released publicly, but it is believed Minister of Labor Saqr bin Ghobash Saeed Ghobash pitch [...] | 2010-02-08 09:03:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PHUM PGOV PREL ELAB KTIP AE |
10ABUDHABI69 | UAE - SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF CJCS [...] (SBU) Admiral Mullen: we warmly welcome your visit to Abu Dhabi, and have requested an appointment with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Shaykh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ),whom you last met on 9 September 2009 in Washington. We have also req [...] | 2010-02-09 11:35:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL MARR MOPS AE |
10ABUDHABI7 | ABU DHABI'S SOCIO-ECONOMIC MODEL [...] (C) Summary: While many have surmised that Abu Dhabi would seek certain political concessions for its (at least) USD 25 billion financial support for Dubai in 2009 (reftel),there is little indication of a coerced quid pro quo. Rather, Abu Dhabi officials remain squarely focused on mastering [...] | 2010-01-07 10:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PGOV SOCI KIPR ECON ENRG AE |
10ABUDHABI70 | UAE NAMES AMBASSADOR TO AFGHANISTAN [...] (U) On January 10, UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed appointed Yousef Saif Khamis Al Ali as UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan. (Note: The UAE has not had an ambassador in Afghanistan in the post 9/11 era. The UAE embassy was reopened in March 2002, staffed and supported from the embassy in [...] | 2010-01-19 05:48:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | PGOV PREL AF AE |
10ABUDHABI71 | UAE Announces New Shelters for Trafficking Victims [...] (U) On February 6, the UAE announced it would open new shelters by mid-2010 in the northern emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) exclusively for human trafficking victims. The expansion plan comes shortly after two major sex trafficking cases appeared, one in Abu Dhabi and one in RAK. [...] | 2010-02-10 13:57:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PHUM PGOV PREL KTIP KCRM AE |
10ABUDHABI72 | UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010 [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-19 06:00:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | ECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AE |
10ABUDHABI73 | UAE SUPPORTS "SHIFT" TO PRESSURE TRACK ON IRAN [...] (C) In a February 10 meeting with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash, Ambassador presented reftel points and pressed for UAE support as the USG works with partners to develop new measures to pressure the IRIG towards cooperation with the international community. He noted t [...] | 2010-02-10 14:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PARM PREL UNSC ETTC IR AE |
10ABUDHABI77 | UAE on Situation in Yemen and "Friends of Yemen" Next Steps [...] (C) On February 14, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Tariq Al Haidan summoned the Ambassador and British ChargC) d'Affaires Ian Wood to the MFA seeking guidance from the US and UK on Friends of Yemen (FOY) goals and the UAEG's role. Haidan welcomed the recent cease-fire agreement betwe [...] | 2010-02-14 08:33:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV PINS PTER YM AE |
10ABUDHABI80 | TFHA01: UAE'S HAITI AID EFFORTS [...] (SBU) On January 17, the Ambassador met with Shaykh Hamdan bin Zayed, Chairman of the UAE Red Crescent Society, the primary UAE aid organization that provides humanitarian assistance abroad to discuss UAE support for Haiti. Shaykh Hamdan (the half-brother of UAE President Shaykh Khalifa) said [...] | 2010-01-19 14:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | EAID PREL ECON PGOV PREF HA AE |
10ABUDHABI85 | UAE ON IRAN SANCTIONS, ENGAGEMENT WITH CHINA [...] (C) In a joint meeting with British ChargC) d'Affaires Ian Wood on February 14 at the MFA, Ambassador discussed Ref A demarche points with Assistant Minister for Political Affairs Tariq Al Haidan. Haidan considered Iran's February 11 announcement on uranium enrichment a turning point in the sa [...] | 2010-02-18 12:06:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PARM UNSC ETTC IR CH AE |
10ABUDHABI87 | UAE'S IRAQI DEBT FORGIVENESS ON HOLD [...] (S/NF) Summary: Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed told the Ambassador and visiting Treasury Deputy Secretary Wolin on February 15 that the UAEG has decided to postpone any final action on Iraqi debt forgiveness until after the March 7 elections. On other issues, the MFA reports the UA [...] | 2010-02-20 10:50:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PGOV EFIN PREL IZ AE |
10ABUDHABI89 | PROGRESS MADE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY [...] (SBU) Summary: At the third Preparatory Commission (Prep Com) of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, critical progress was achieved on a number of programmatic, administrative and legal fronts related to establishing a transparent, progressive and efficient internati [...] | 2010-02-21 11:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SENV KGHG ENRG PGOV AE |
10ABUDHABI9 | (S) US-UAE FURTHER COOPERATION TO DISRUPT TALIBAN FINANCE [...] No summary [...] | 2010-01-07 13:10:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | ECON PTER KTFN AE AF EFIN |
10ABUDHABI91 | CODEL HASTINGS DISCUSSES TIP, IRAN, MEPP WITH MINSTATE [...] (C) Summary. In a February 16 meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash discussed human trafficking, Iran, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with Congressman Alcee Hastings (D-FL). Gargash outlined the UAE's efforts to meet USG expectations on traffi [...] | 2010-02-22 04:23:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV ETTC KTIP UNSC IR AE |
10ABUDHABI95 | UAE ASSOCIATES WITH COPENHAGEN ACCORD [...] (C/NF) On February 14, the United Arab Emirates became the first OPEC member to associate with the Copenhagen Accord in a letter from Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash to the UNFCC (complete text below). Unusually, there was no UAEG press release on the decision and no lo [...] | 2010-02-22 11:38:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN | SENV KGHG PREL AE |
10ABUDHABI96 | PERSONALLY ENGAGING ON HAITI [...] (U) Al Khaleej, an Arabic language daily with a pan-Arabist political orientation ran a front page article on January 20, 2010 with the headline: "Haiti comes under militarization and its children become slaves." (text follows at para 4 below) 2. (SBU) IAW with reftel instructions [...] | 2010-01-20 14:13:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED | PREL MARR HA AE |
10ABUDHABI97 | CODEL LOWEY WITH UAE FOREIGN MINISTER ON IRAN [...] (S/NF) Summary. In a February 17 meeting, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan (AbZ) discussed Iran with a four-member Congressional delegation led by Chairwoman Nita Lowey of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations. AbZ told the Codel the nuclear issue [...] | 2010-02-22 12:46:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV ETTC UNSC IR AE |
10ABUDHABI98 | EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: LENZE POWER [...] Ref email requested that post conduct five separate post-shipment verifications for Static Inverters (Static Converters) exported as No License Required by AC Technology Corporation, Uxbridge, MA. 2. On January 20, 2010, Export Control Officer met with Mr. Reza Sarraf, Managing Director [...] | 2010-01-21 08:43:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | BEXP ETRD ETTC AE |
86ABUDHABI5867 | ENGINEER COMMENTS ON LIFE IN RASHT, AND THE [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. SUMMARY: AN IRANIAN ENGINEER CLAIMED THAT WHILE SOME INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF RASHT HAVE BEEN FORCED TO SEND EMPLOYEES TO THE WAR, THERE HAS BEEN NO SHORTAGE OF VOLUNTEERS. SINCE THE FIRMS WERE OPERATING AT LESS THAN FULL CAPACITY, THEIR ABSEN [...] | 1986-12-09 08:09:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PINR PGOV PREL IR TC |
88ABUDHABI1313 | IRAQI MISSILE ATTACKS ON TEHRAN [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. ABOUT FORTY IRAQI MISSILES HAD FALLEN ON TEHRAN AS OF LATE FRIDAY, MARCH 4, ACCORDING TO A TEHRAN BANKING OFFICIAL RECENTLY INTERVIEWED AT AMCONSUL DUBAI. THE RATE OF MISSILE ATTACKS HAD FALLEN FROM AN INITIAL ONE PER HALF HOUR TO ABOUT ONE EVERY FOUR HOURS [...] | 1988-03-06 12:17:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | MOPS MARR SOCI IR |
89ABUDHABI3092 | POSSIBLE SOVIET ARMS SALES TO IRAN [...] (S - ENTIRE TEXT) 2. SUMMARY. UAE GOVERNMENT AGREES THAT POSSIBLE SOVIET ARMS SALE TO IRAN WOULD BE UNHELPFUL, BUT THEY ARE DUBIOUS THAT THEY CAN HAVE MUCH WEIGHT IN PREVENTING IT. MOREOVER, THEY ARE CONCERNED ABOUT DRAWING IRANIAN ENMITY. LINGERING EFFECTS OF U.S.-IRAN ARMS SALE SCAN [...] | 1989-06-08 06:53:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PARM PINR IR UR |
89ABUDHABI5238 | LIBERALIZING SOCIAL CONDITIONS IN TEHRAN [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. SUMMARY: SINCE KHOMEINI'S DEATH THE ENFORCEMENT OF DRESS CODES AND RULES REGARDING THE APPEARANCE OF WOMEN HAS DECREASED DRAMATICALLY, ACCORDING TO SOURCES WHO HAVE TRAVELLED TO IRAN IN RECENT MONTHS. REVGUARD AND KOMITEH PRESENCE ON STREETS HAS DIMINISH [...] | 1989-09-27 08:52:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | SOCI IR |
89ABUDHABI5423 | LIFE IN TEHRAN [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. TEHRAN REMAINS ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AND DEPRESSING ACCORDING TO UAE MINISTER OF HEALTH HAMAD AL-MIDFA. DURING AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL OCTOBER 3 (DCM ACCOMPANYING),MIDFA COMMENTED ON HIS RECENT VISIT TO TEHRAN AS PART OF A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLI [...] | 1989-10-04 11:01:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL TC IR |
89ABUDHABI636 | TEHRAN SOCIAL AND POLITICAL SCENE [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. SUMMARY: WOMEN IN TEHRAN ARE TESTING THE LIMITS OF THE LIBERALIZATION OF DRESS CODES BY WEARING BRIGHTLY COLORED, FASHIONABLE CLOTHES, BARELY CONCEALED BY EQUALLY FASHIONABLE RAINCOATS OR SCARVES. BUSINESSMEN BEMOAN THE FAILURE OF THE ECONOMY TO REVIVE AFT [...] | 1989-02-01 10:21:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PGOV SOCI ECON IR |
90ABUDHABI1208 | HARDLINERS CONTINUE ATTACK ON RAFSANJANI ON [...] SECRET - ENTIRE TEXT. - 2. SUMMARY: MOHTASHEMI IS CONTINUING HIS DIRECT ATTACK ON RAFSANJANI THROUGH THE FIVE-YEAR ECONOMIC PLAN. HE STRESSES THE NEED TO RELY ON FAITH AND MARTYRDOM AND TO REJECT TECHNOLOGY AND DIPLOMACY AS WAYS OF DEALING WITH THE WEST. HE COUPLES THIS TO DEMANDS THAT [...] | 1990-02-28 13:15:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL ECON IR US |
90ABUDHABI536 | SULTAN: BULLISH ON RAFSANJANI AND BEARISH [...] (S - ENTIRE TEXT) 2. SUMMARY: SHEIKH SULTAN OF SHARJAH WAS, AS USUAL, BULLISH ABOUT RAFSANJANI'S MODERATIONS AND CONTROL OF EVENTS IN TEHRAN AND CLAIMED THAT THE REAL WILD CARD WHICH RAFSANJANI FEARED WAS THE BAZARRIS, NOT THE RADICAL CLERGY. SULTAN SAID THAT AT UK REQUEST HE HAD BEEN [...] | 1990-01-28 04:04:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET | PREL PGOV US IR TC |
96ABUDHABI7350 | TEHRAN SEES TALEBAN AS U.S. TOOL AGAINST IRAN [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY: DAVID PEARCE, CONSUL GENERAL DUBAI. REASON: 1.6, X6 ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) ABDUL HAQ, A FORMER LEADER OF THE AFGHAN COMMANDERS SHURA, SAYS THE TALEBAN HAVE APPROACHED HIM ABOUT SERVING AS FOREIGN MINISTER, BUT HE HAS DECLINED. HAQ SAID HE WOULD ONLY ACCEPT S [...] | 1996-11-12 13:56:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | CONFIDENTIAL | PREL PTER AF IR |
97ABUDHABI3777 | THOUGHTS ON IRAN - THE LION AND THE CAGE [...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY: DAVID D. PEARCE, CONSUL GENERAL. 2. (S) SUMMARY THIS CABLE EXAMINES SOME OF THE VARIABLES AFFECTING IRANIAN GOVERNMENT DECISIONMAKING -- ESPECIALLY REGARDING POLICIES WE OPPOSE -- FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE WIDE VARIETY OF IRANIAN CONTACTS WE INTERVIEW IN DUBAI. WE HAVE [...] | 1997-05-21 14:11:00 | Embassy Abu Dhabi | SECRET//NOFORN | PREL PGOV PINR ETRD EFIN PTER KPRP IR |