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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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08DOHA827NUCLEAR POWER: MODELS AND ANTI-MODELS ABOUND AT
[...] (U) On November 10-11, Ambassador Wolcott participated in the MENA Nuclear Energy Forum in Doha, Qatar, during which she delivered a special address. Additional speakers included representatives of regional governments (the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, and Yemen); multilateral organizations (Gulf [...]
2008-11-25 07:27:00Embassy DohaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP PARM PREL QA EG MU KU AE FR BE CA
08DUBAI1DIFC SIGNS MOU WITH FDIC, FEDERAL RESERVE AND OTHER US
[...] (U) On October 23 the Dubai Financial Services Authority (the DFSA is the regulating authority for the Dubai's self-governing financial "free zone" the Dubai International Financial Center, DIFC) entered into a comprehensive Statement of Cooperation with key U.S. federal banking supervision aut [...]
2008-01-02 08:18:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV TC AE
08DUBAI100DUBAI ESTH UPDATE: COASTAL DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FREE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Amman ESTH Hub officer and PolEconoff held January 30-31 ESTH related meetings in Dubai. Meetings with Nakheel, the developer of high profile Palms and World island projects, highlighted their pioneering aspects as they reclaim additional coastal land. While Nakheel is planning [...]
2008-03-17 12:44:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDSENV ETRD EAID PGOV AE
08DUBAI101WHO'S GOT THE JUICE? -- ELECTRICITY AND WATER LIMITATIONS
[...] (C) Summary. Dubai's aggressive 11% per annum planned real GDP growth targets through 2015 are based on the assumption that sufficient power and water will be available for the massive development now underway. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is currently operating at close t [...]
2008-03-18 08:00:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KNNP ECON EINV SENV ETRD PGOV AE IR
08DUBAI108DUBAI'S PORT RASHID CLOSING TO MAKE WAY FOR DEVELOPMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary. In a move aimed at maximizing financial returns on prime central Dubai real estate, Dubai government-controlled port operator DPWorld announced that Dubai's historic Port Rashid will be closed to cargo, commercial and military sea traffic in stages over the next few months, with [...]
2008-03-23 07:52:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV SENV PGOV AE
08DUBAI148IRANIAN TRADE AND TRAVEL TO UAE INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT
[...] (C) Summary. During an April 6 visit by Steven Bondy, EEB's Director of Terrorism Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy, Hamad Buamim, Director General of the Dubai Chamber (DC),formerly known as the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, DC Advisor Abdullah Sharafi and JAFZA (the free zone s [...]
2008-04-16 07:03:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ETRD PGOV AE IR
08DUBAI166RAS AL KHAIMAH, DUBAI "WANNABE"?
[...] (C) Summary. Unabashedly stating Ras al Khaimah (RAK) plans to become the UAE's "second Dubai" Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Naqbi, Director General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the small emirate (roughly 250,000 people) has big plans for its future. Under the forward-leaning and eclec [...]
2008-04-27 10:57:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUBAI167HOLY IHOTTZ, BATMAN OUTLINES UNLV AND OTHER PLANS FOR HOTEL
[...] (C) Summary. In an ambitious bid to meet the region's swiftly growing hospitality training and infrastructure business needs, the Emirate of Ras al Khaimah (RAK) and US development firm Argentum, led by CEO Bobby Batman (also known as Bobby Batmanghelidj),is developing The International Hos [...]
2008-04-27 11:33:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD SCUL PGOV AE
08DUBAI186OIC SPECIAL ENVOY SADA CUMBER STRESSES UAE/US COOPERATION
[...] (U) Summary: On May 1 Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) Sada Cumber visited Dubai to brief UAEG officials on his OIC mission and to encourage US/UAEG partnership on outreach efforts to the Muslim world. During his meeting with Minister of State for Cabinet Affai [...]
2008-05-14 12:04:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALOIC KISL UNESCO AORC PREL PGOV PHUM AE
08DUBAI213AMCIT ANTI-TIP ACTIVIST FACES ALLEGATIONS OF BABY SELLING
[...] (C) Summary: Outspoken UAE human rights activist Sharla Musabih (dual national AmCit/Emirati and founder of City of Hope, the first women's and children's shelter in the UAE) has been the focus of increasingly pejorative press coverage (ref A) which recently escalated to accusations of selling [...]
2008-06-08 07:01:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB AE
08DUBAI227CODEL GUTIERREZ ENGAGES DUBAI ENTITIES ON SOVEREIGN WEALTH
[...] (U) Summary: UAE Government officials and senior business executives told visiting members of Codel Gutierrez May 28-29 that investments from Dubai-owned companies did not represent a threat to the national security of the United States. The UAE-based officials voiced their concerns that incre [...]
2008-06-11 13:03:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV AE
08DUBAI229CONTINUING POWER PROBLEMS IN RAK
[...] (SBU) Summary. The power problems plaguing the ambitious northern emirate of Ras al Khaimah (previously reported ref A) continue to escalate. According to local press reports, the newly completed up-scale Safeer Mall and "dozens of recently finished buildings" have been unable to open due to [...]
2008-06-15 11:03:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUBAI236G8-BMENA SUBMINISTERIAL READOUT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor David Kramer led the U.S. delegation to the Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) subministerial meeting in Dubai on June 9, 2008. NEA DAS Kent Patton and DRL DAS Erica Barks-Ruggles were part of the de [...]
2008-06-22 12:09:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDKMPI KDEM PGOV PREL AE
08DUBAI240BIG-NAME AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES SET TO ESTABLISH CAMPUSES IN
[...] (U) Summary: Michigan State University (MSU) and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have formally announced plans to establish permanent campuses in Dubai. MSU currently aims to enroll 800-1000 students, while RIT plans a full-scale residential campus of up to 3000-4000 students. Bot [...]
2008-06-25 13:14:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO SCUL PGOV AE
08DUBAI245UAE PLANS PILOT PROGRAMS TO MANAGE INTERNATIONAL LABOR
[...] (U) Summary: As a follow-on to the January 2008 Colombo Process Ministerial Consultation on Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor for Countries of Origin and Destination in Asia (a.k.a. The Abu Dhabi Dialogue) and the subsequent Gulf Forum on Temporary Contractual Labor, the UAEG, India an [...]
2008-06-29 14:20:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB PHUM AE RP IN
08DUBAI249SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSES REGIONAL TRENDS WITH
[...] (SBU) Summary: A Department of Transportation delegation led by Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters visited Dubai May 29 - June 1 to learn about the emirate's rapidly-expanding transportation infrastructure, as well as how this infrastructure will be integrated into the plans for regional [...]
2008-06-30 12:09:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD ELTN BTIO PGOV SENV AE
08DUBAI262INDIAN CONSUL GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS LABOR ISSUES IN THE UAE
[...] (U) Summary: Dubai-based Indian Consul General Venu Rajamony presented an overview of the Indian labor force in the UAE at a June 18 construction conference in Dubai. Rajamony highlighted the expanding influence of Indian nationals in the UAE economy and noted that the trend is expected to co [...]
2008-07-09 14:33:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB PHUM AE IN
08DUBAI268LABOR UNREST ROCKS RAS AL KHAIMAH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Employees and sub-contractors of Al Hamra Construction Company in Ras Al Khaimah were involved in a labor protest on July 6 which culminated in the destruction of several company vehicles and damages to company property. Reports indicate that the incident, which began as a small [...]
2008-07-10 11:25:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB PHUM AE IN
08DUBAI271DUBAI MEGA-PROJECTS PART 1: INCREASING THE COASTLINE TEN-FOLD
[...] (U) Summary. In support of Dubai's 2015 Strategic Plan, Dubai's parastatal conglomerates and their many subsidiaries (as well as a bevy of private developers)have commenced a staggering number of mega-projects (according to Middle East Economic Digest, the value of planned and underway projects wi [...]
2008-07-10 14:20:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD PGOV AE
08DUBAI272DUBAI MEGA-PROJECTS PART 2: THE OTHER 90% OF SHEIKH MOHAMMED'S VISION
[...] (U) Summary. Taking as gospel Dubai Ruler Sh. Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's oft quoted line, "what you see is only 10 percent of my vision", Dubai's aggressive 2015 Strategic Plan targets 11% per annum planned real GDP growth with a focus on the six key sectors in which Dubai views itself as hav [...]
2008-07-10 14:32:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD PGOV AE
08DUBAI278PHILIPPINE CONGEN LABOR ATTACHE DISCUSSES UAE LABOR ISSUES
[...] (U) Summary: In a meeting covering a broad range of labor topics, Dubai-based Philippine Labor Attache Virginia Calvez discussed with Pol/Econ Officer updates to the UAE-Philippine pilot project (ref A),including how this pilot would complement existing labor-related regulations implemented by [...]
2008-07-16 09:21:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB PHUM AE RP
08DUBAI286DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY: DEVELOPING THE MANUFACTURING AND
[...] (U) Summary: A massive and ambitious Dubai Industrial City (DIC) aims to expand an oft-forgotten (and growing) source of Dubai's GDP: manufacturing and industry. Targeting the "transport and logistic services" and "trade and storage" building blocks of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's 2015 Strateg [...]
2008-07-21 08:56:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD BTIO PGOV ENRG AE
08DUBAI287DUBAI REAL ESTATE MARKET, PART ONE: IMPROVING LEGAL
[...] (SBU) Summary: With the opening of land sales to non-nationals through freehold sales in 2002 (refs A, B and C),the Dubai construction and real estate markets began an unprecedented boom phase. By 2006, the real estate and construction sectors comprised roughly 16 percent of total Dubai GDP. [...]
2008-07-21 11:41:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV ETRD PGOV AE
08DUBAI289UAE ANNOUNCES DIRECT DEPOSIT SYSTEM FOR PRIVATE SECTOR
[...] (U) Summary: The UAE Ministry of Labor (MOL) and the UAE Central Bank announced in early June the formation a direct deposit system for wages of all employees working for private sector companies. The long-anticipated scheme, expected to be operational within months, will allow employees to ma [...]
2008-07-22 09:32:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ELAB AE
08DUBAI329DEVELOPERS AIM TO INCREASE LABOR ACCOMMODATION STANDARD
[...] (U) Summary: In the absence of a federal labor housing standard, the UAE's large population of foreign workers lives in a wide variety of lodgings -- from the squalid and unacceptable to the reasonably comfortable. A few large developers across the UAE -- notably in Dubai, with the Emirates' [...]
2008-08-19 06:24:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ELAB PREL PHUM AE
08DUBAI330202KG HEROIN SEIZED IN DRUG BUST
[...] (U) During a joint Sharjah/Dubai police drug raid dubbed "Operation 888" (the raid occurred on August 8, 2008),officers seized 202 kilograms of heroin (worth $11 million) and arrested 19 Afghans in the what the media describes as the region's largest drug bust to date. One of the arrested susp [...]
2008-08-19 06:37:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPGOV ECON EFIN ETRD KCRM SNAR AE
08DUBAI358ONGOING CORRUPTION CRACKDOWN IN DUBAI FINANCIAL AND REAL
[...] (S) Summary and Comment. Following the public disclosure of a large real estate/financial scandal involving Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB, in which the Dubai Government maintains a 35% stake) and private property developer Deyaar in April, Minister of State for Finance Dr. Mohammed Khalfan bin Kharb [...]
2008-09-08 08:56:00Consulate DubaiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV ECON EFIN ETRD KCRM AE
08DUBAI363IRAN EARTHQUAKE ROCKS DUBAI
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On 10 September 2008, an earthquake centered between Iran's southern port city Bandar Khamar and Qesham Island, which reportedly measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, could be felt across Dubai, UAE. The 35 story Dubai World Trade Center, home of US Consulate General Dubai, swayed [...]
2008-09-14 12:23:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDASEC AMGT AE
08DUBAI391DUBAI'S CITYSCAPE 2008 - (SUR)REAL ESTATE AMID FINANCIAL
[...] (C) Summary: Even as world financial markets tumbled and investor fears over an economic slide grew, bold (and costly) new projects for expanding the "Dubai dream" to even greater heights were unveiled at the seventh annual "Cityscape Dubai" exhibition October 6-9, the commercial to commercial [...]
2008-10-23 08:53:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPINV ECON EFIN PGOV ETRD AE
08DUBAI416DIFX TO BECOME NASDAQ DUBAI
[...] (C) Summary: Building on last year's deal with NASDAQ (ref a),the Dubai International Financial Market plans to announce its re-branding as "NASDAQ Dubai" in late November. As a continuation of industry trends in exchange management, Borse Dubai CEO Essa Kazim is considering potential NASDAQ [...]
2008-11-10 09:00:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV AE
08DUBAI417DUBAI: SLOWDOWN, CORRECTION OR CRISIS?
[...] (C/NF) Summary. The extent of Dubai's financial troubles has become the most speculated about topic amongst the Emirate's financial elite. As the regional symbol of growth and prosperity, a crisis here would almost certainly impact upon investment in Abu Dhabi and beyond. Even as the investme [...]
2008-11-10 09:01:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN ECON EINV ENRG PGOV AE
08DUBAI441AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:25:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI442AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMMED AL
[...] (S) Summary: On October 16, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai to discuss export control issues related to Iran with government officials and the private sector (see septel for other meetings). McNerney met with [...]
2008-11-25 15:26:00Consulate DubaiSECRETPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI443AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:27:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI444AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:28:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI445AA/S MCNERNEY'S MEETINGS WITH THE AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL
[...] (SBU) Summary: Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security and Nonproliferation Patricia McNerney visited Dubai on October 16 to discuss counter proliferation cooperation and export control issues related to Iran (see septel for meeting with MG Mohammed Al Qemzi). McNerney discusse [...]
2008-11-25 15:29:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL IR ENRG ETTC ECON KNNP KCEM KOMC AE
08DUBAI462DUBAI MEGAPORTS INITIATIVE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION STILL
[...] (C) Summary: Progress in implementing the U.S. Department of Energy Megaports Initiative at Jebel Ali is stalled because U.S. equipment (SAIC-made scanners) that Dubai Customs planned to buy does not meet U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) / National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) requir [...]
2008-12-11 15:44:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ETRD ETTC KNNP AE
08DUBAI464MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE - DUBAI'S MONEY PROBLEMS, AND ITS
[...] (C/NF) Summary. Through the fog of Dubai's image management machine, there are signs of economic vulnerability. From official upset regarding an analysis critical of Dubai's finances, to (unconfirmed) reports of substantially decreased passenger loads on Emirates Airlines and murmurings of ev [...]
2008-12-15 09:01:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN ECON EINV PREL PGOV AE
08DUBAI57DUBAI DESIGNATES CROWN PRINCE AND DEPUTY RULER
[...] (U) Summary: On February 1, 2008, Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MbR),Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, appointed his second eldest son, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad Al Maktoum (HbM),Crown Prince of Dubai. The appointment of the 25-year-old heir apparent [...]
2008-02-12 11:47:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR AE
08DUBAI61MBR FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE ARAB CENTRE FOR PHILANTHROPY
[...] (U) Summary: During a January 30 meeting, Nabil Alyousuf, Director General of the Dubai Executive Office and President of the recently established Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation (MbRF),elaborated on the proposed Arab Centre for Philanthropy, announced during the 20-21 January "From Charity t [...]
2008-02-14 13:23:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM SCUL AE
08DUBAI92POSSIBLE SMEAR CAMPAIGN AGAINST AMCIT TIP ACTIVIST AND HER
[...] (C) Summary and comment: A simmering conflict between an outspoken human rights activist (dual national AmCit/Emirati) and management of the newly established Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWC, reported reftel) boiled over into public view with a front page article and two inside st [...]
2008-03-13 16:19:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN ASEC ELAB AE
08JERUSALEM1342PA NEEDS ARAB SUPPORT TO MAKE JULY SALARY PAYMENTS
[...] (C) Summary. Palestinian Authority (PA) Ministers have publicly stated that the PA will not be able to pay July's salaries without receipt of additional "Arab and foreign" assistance. So far in July, the PA has received only the European Commission's monthly contribution of USD 23 million (w [...]
2008-07-24 14:37:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALEAID EFIN ECON PGOV KWBG SA KU QA AE
08KUWAIT1078COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR STAFFDEL TERRY/MALLARD
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for Staffdel Terry/Mallard to travel to post November 2-4, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/ [...]
2008-10-26 10:24:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN IT KU QA AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT134COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL ENSIGN (FEBRUARY 7-12,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Ensign to travel to post 8-12 February 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor [...]
2008-02-06 05:53:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ AF AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
08KUWAIT890COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL BORDALLO (AUG 13-15, 2008)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Bordallo to travel to post August 13-15, 2008. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Kuwait points of Contacts are: Agnel Berry Coordinator I [...]
2008-08-13 12:23:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDAE AFIN AMGT ASEC GM IN IZ KU OREP PK
08MAJURO73INDIAN CONSUL GENERAL HIGHLIGHTS INDIAN LABOR ISSUES IN THE
[...] (U) Summary: Dubai-based Indian Consul General Venu Rajamony presented an overview of the Indian labor force in the UAE at a June 18 construction conference in Dubai. Rajamony highlighted the expanding influence of Indian nationals in the UAE economy and noted that the trend is expected to cont [...]
2008-07-08 11:51:00Embassy MajuroUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ELAB PHUM AE IN
08MANAMA519NEW RELO FOR THE GULF
[...] (U) Summary. Embassy Manama announces the arrival of Regional English Language Officer (RELO) Fife MacDuff. Fife is replacing Rebecca Smoak, covering Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. The RELO is available for consultations and to support English language programming that assists pos [...]
2008-08-03 13:50:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIEDOEXC SCUL KPAO KU MU QA AE BA
08MANAMA585PERMISSION FOR PATRIOT DEPLOYMENT
[...] (C) Ambassador informed Foreign Minister Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa September 2 of U.S. intent to deploy Patriot III missile assets in Bahrain, and of the U.S. desire to discuss soon support arrangements. Shaikh Khalid heartily welcomed the news, and expressed Bahrain's eagerness to facilitate [...]
2008-09-02 14:52:00Embassy ManamaCONFIDENTIALMASS MARR MCAP PINS PREL AE BA
08NAIROBI2618SOMALIA - Diaspora Business Thrives in Dubai
[...] (U) SUMMARY. This cable is the first of two on Somalia's Dubai-based Diaspora. Though Somalia remains mired in conflict, the country's private sector boasts successful operations in a variety of sectors including livestock, telecommunications, shipping, transportation, import and exports of [...]
2008-11-20 07:33:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ETRD EAID KWMN SO AE
08NAIROBI2619SOMALIA - Political Perspectives from Dubai
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. This cable is the second of two on Somalia's Dubai-based Diaspora (Reftel). The Somali community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) drives Somalia's economy, and is intimately involved in its political landscape. Commercial ties within the Dubai business community are cross-cl [...]
2008-11-20 09:21:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON ETRD EAID KWMN SO AE
08NEWDELHI1606UAE AMBASSADOR TO INDIA (DESIGNEE-TO-BE FOR IRAQ?)
[...] (S) In response to reftel, Post has obtained the following information on United Arab Emirates Ambassador to India (and, according to reftel, likely to be named Ambassador to Iraq). Post has had only limited contact with Ambassador Al Shehhi in the past, and will seek further information as app [...]
2008-06-11 11:50:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPREL PGOV IZ AE IN
08RIYADH1625EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: KING SAUD
[...] Reftel requested that Post conduct post-shipment verifications relating to the shipment of 8 Waters Breeze High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Systems exported as No License Required by Waters Corporation, Milford, MA. This order was placed through Waters Europe and Gulf Scientific Co [...]
2008-10-29 12:42:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
08RIYADH1626EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: KING FAISAL
[...] Reftel requested that Post conduct a post-shipment verification of a Waters 2695 Separations Module and a Waters 2998 Photodiode Array Detector and related equipment exported as No License Required by Waters Corporation, Milford, MA. This order was placed through Waters Europe and Gulf Scientif [...]
2008-10-29 12:43:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
08RIYADH1627EXTRANCHECK: POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: KING FAISAL
[...] Abu Dhabi based Regional Export Control Officer was unable to complete reftel post-shipment verification at King Faisal University in Al-Hufof due to logistical issues previously highlighted to BIS/OEA. 2. Post requests that this PSV be cancelled. FRAKER [...]
2008-10-29 12:43:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
08STATE111428PRE NOTIFICATION OF SANCTIONS AGAINST UAE ENTITY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) The United States will impose sanctions under the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act (INKSNA) on 22 October. There are also other firms in other countries that will be reported to Co [...]
2008-10-20 11:51:00Secretary of StateSECRETMNUC PARM PREL XB ZP AE ZO
08STATE113008BLUE LANTERN CHECK TO ESTABLISH BONA FIDES OF
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a Blue Lantern check on new DDTC registrant Emirates Advanced Investments. Embassy is requested to complete this Blue Lantern [...]
2008-10-23 17:42:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE113009FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47C helicopter spare component parts (License # 050075365) to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request an update from post regardi [...]
2008-10-23 17:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE113010FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received responses to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47 helicopter spare component parts (License # 050081672) to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request updates from Embassies Abu Dh [...]
2008-10-23 17:43:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE FR
08STATE11870SUBJECT: FORMAL INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE
[...] Action Requests: Ambassadors or appropriate senior embassy officials at action addressee posts are requested to deliver the text in paragraph 11 as a letter over Post Official's signature to either the host government's Foreign minister or, if known, the host government's Designated Minister [...]
2008-02-06 15:20:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDEAID ENRG EPET KGHG KPAO KSCA OPDC SENV SOCI TRGY AE
08STATE119196REQUEST FOR SECURITY SURVEY OF REFUGEE SITE IN
[...] In anticipation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) interviews of refugees in a new processing location in Abu Dhabi, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and DHS US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) request that RSO provide a security evaluation of the proc [...]
2008-11-07 21:08:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PREF AE
08STATE123035AUGUST 2008 VISIT TO NORTH KOREA BY A UAE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 5. 2. (S) Background/Objective: In July 2008, the U.S. raised with the UAE information indicating that North Korea's primary weapons trading firm, the Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID),was working to acqui [...]
2008-11-19 22:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR AE KN
08STATE132055PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE GOS ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Bern, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: In late September 2008, we shared with the Swiss government information indicating that the Malaysian-based procurement firm Evertop Services was working to acquire crystal oscillators from Switzerla [...]
2008-12-17 15:47:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
08STATE133865UAE INTERMEDIARY USED TO DISGUISE IDENTITY OF
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: We have information indicating that as of early November 2008, the UAE-based firm Alkaen Equipment and Industrial Supplies LLC was working to provide Iran's Farazeh Equipment Distributor Company [...]
2008-12-23 14:20:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
08STATE14230DUBAI CITES FATF IRAN STATEMENT IN WARNING TO
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph six. ------------------ SUMMARY/BACKGROUND ------------------ 2. (U) On January 7, 2008, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) issued an advisory to all Senior Executive Officers of DFSA-regulated firms regarding dealings w [...]
2008-02-11 21:31:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKNNP MNUC IR GM UK FR XF ZP AE
08STATE14577IRAQ COALITION CONFERENCE PROPOSED LOCATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Summary: Multi-National Force - Iraq and Embassy Baghdad have proposed Abu Dhabi as the location for the next Iraq Coalition Conference which will convene within the first two weeks of May, 2008. Abu [...]
2008-02-12 19:58:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS IZ AE ECON EFIN
08STATE14956USG QUESTIONS ON UAE JANUARY 31 NOTICE ON BANK
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph four. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) On 31 January, the UAE notified the UNSCR 1737 Sanctions Committee of its intention to authorize-under paragraph 15 of UNSCR 1737-payments due under contracts with Bank Sepah entered into prio [...]
2008-02-13 20:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP IR PREL PARM XF ZP AE
08STATE16174NONPAPERS FOR DELIVERY PRIOR TO 25 FEBRUARY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph two. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) The Department requests that post deliver as soon as possible two nonpapers to the UAE in preparation for the Counterproliferation Task Force Meeting scheduled for February 25. --------- OBJECTI [...]
2008-02-15 23:34:00Secretary of StateSECRETIR KNNP PREL PARM XF ZP AE
08STATE20218BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2008-02-28 14:57:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AR AE
08STATE27996(S) INFORMATION ON SHIPMENT OF PROLIFERATION
[...] (S/NF) Washington has information to share with Chinese authorities regarding a shipment of proliferation concern that originated in China and was seized in Dubai while en route to Iran. The cargo was seizes in November 2007 and was being transported on the &M/V Seventh Ocean8. Additionally, [...]
2008-03-18 12:59:00Secretary of StateSECRETPREL PARM AE CH IR
08STATE29412(U) PROVIDING THE FRG WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 8. 2. (S) Background: In June 2007 we advised German officials that as of late April 2007, an entity affiliated with the Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG - Iran's leading developer of liquid-propellant ballistic missiles) was seeki [...]
2008-03-20 20:41:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM IR AE
08STATE32250UAE-BASED FIRM'S EFFORTS TO SUPPLY CZECH-ORIGIN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Prague, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: Between July 2007 and January 2008, the UAE-based aerospace firm Noor Aerospace Technologies was working to supply the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) with several types of jet en [...]
2008-03-28 17:17:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM MTCRE PREL EZ IR AE
08STATE32956UAE-BASED FIRM'S EFFORTS TO SUPPLY
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background: Between July 2007 and January 2008, the UAE-based aerospace firm Noor Aerospace Technologies was working to supply the Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries (HESA) with several types of jet engines [...]
2008-03-31 18:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR AE
08STATE33109RESPONSE TO UAE MFA ON STATUS OF INTERDICTIONS
[...] (S) Embassy Abu Dhabi is requested to approach appropriate United Arab Emirates (UAE) officials regarding the four outstanding interdiction cases: YM Energy, M/V Sinotrans Qingdao, M/V Seventh Ocean and M/V Anna E and discuss the options for resolving them. Post should draw from objectives b [...]
2008-03-31 21:49:00Secretary of StateSECRETMNUC PARM PREL XB ZO ZP AE
08STATE35438DEMARCHE: CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN 2008
[...] (SBU) Embassy is requested to meet with MFA Assistant U/S Haidan or other appropriate UAEG official to press the UAEG to include the same number of civil society representatives in G8-Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) events in 2008 as were included in 2007 events, and to announce th [...]
2008-04-04 22:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KDEM KMPI JA AE
08STATE35860PREPARATION FOR THE PARIS CONFERENCE ON
[...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph four. -------- Overview -------- 2. (U) On June 12, France will host and co-chair (along with the Government of Afghanistan and the UN) a Foreign Minister-level international conference on Afghanistan in Paris. We anticipate Foreign Ministe [...]
2008-04-07 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL SA KU QA AE AF
08STATE40163DEMARCHE: APPROACHING THE UAE ON CIVIL SOCIETY
[...] (SBU) Embassy is requested to meet with an appropriate MFA official to request that host government engage the UAE government to (1) stress the importance of civil society participation in G8-Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) events in 2008, (2) note the past practice of peer select [...]
2008-04-16 21:39:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KDEM KMPI JO MO BA AE JA
08STATE42157KUWAIT'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE PARIS CONFERENCE ON
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request. See paragraph 7-9. 2. (SBU) In the lead up to the Paris Support Conference for Afghanistan on June 12, the U.S. Government is aiming for significant increases in financial support from the Gulf States to bolster the international community's lo [...]
2008-04-22 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN KDEM PGOV PREL AE AFIN KU QA SA
08STATE43113(C) INFORMING REGIONAL PARTNERS OF UPCOMING
[...] (C) Summary and Action Request: Action addresee posts are requested to approach host governments to advise them of three overlapping U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) deployments in April and May 2008. (NOTE: This message is info only for Baghdad, Amman, and Cairo.) 2. (C) Objective: To unde [...]
2008-04-23 23:43:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS SA AE BA KU QA MU JO EG IR IZ XF
08STATE45358ENGAGING GCC+2 ON IRAN/IRAQ
[...] (S/NF) This demarche comes in the context of our strong push to get greater regional engagement with Iraq. This effort is not just for the sake of that country but to advance strategic regional security goals in the face of common regional challenges from Iran, Al-Qaeda, and other sources of [...]
2008-04-29 20:10:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL BA EG IZ JO KU QA SA GCC AE UM
08STATE50301(S) UAE-BASED INTERMEDIARY WORKING TO SUPPLY
[...] This is an Action Request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 6. 2. (S) Background: In November 2006, we provided German officials information indicating that Iran was in possession of L550E engines manufactured by the German firm Limbach Flugmotoren GmbH & Co. - likely supplied by t [...]
2008-05-12 21:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL ETTC GM TW IR AE
08STATE52343BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050103443 for the export of L100 spare parts to the UAE. Post is requested to complete this [...]
2008-05-16 17:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE52635ENGAGING GULF STATES ON FOREIGN ASSISTANCE
[...] (C) This is an action request; please see paragraphs four and five. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Over the past several years, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, and Qatar (hereafter referred to as the G-4) have significantly increased foreign assistance to a wide range of countries i [...]
2008-05-16 20:36:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID ECIN ECON EFIN EINV PGOV AE KU SA QA
08STATE53868COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE FOLLOW UP: EXPORT
[...] (SBU) Post is requested to deliver the letter in paragraph three to Director, International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yacoub al Hosani. End action request. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (SBU) Post should achieve the following objectives: -- Thank UAE officia [...]
2008-05-20 20:29:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC XB ZP ZO AE
08STATE58327BLUE LANTERN: DISCUSSIONS WITH EMBASSY AND
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Compliance Specialist Judd Stitziel from the Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) met February 24-27 with country team and Emirati officials to discuss implementation of the Blue Lantern end-use monitoring program and other defense trade issues in t [...]
2008-05-30 22:02:00Secretary of StateSECRETETTC KOMC OTRA PARM PREL AE
08STATE62771BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy,s assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050075365 for the export of CH-47C helicopter spare component parts to the United Arab Emira [...]
2008-06-11 13:47:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE63103BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2 - 4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on license 050104817 for the export of carbines, accessories and training to the United Arab Emirates. Post [...]
2008-06-11 20:32:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE63350BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassies, assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050072150 for the export of CH-47D helicopter spare component parts to the United Arab Emir [...]
2008-06-12 14:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC SN AE
08STATE64698FOLLOW UP: BLUE LANTERN POST-SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to the subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of CH-47C helicopter cargo handling systems to the UAE Armed Forces GHQ. This request was sent over 120 days ago. We request an update from post regarding the status of this [...]
2008-06-16 19:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE78030BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Embassy's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 05-050097673 for the export of C-130 spare parts to United Arab Emirates. Items shipped from [...]
2008-07-21 14:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
08STATE80523UAE FIRM,S INTEREST IN CONTROLLED SWISS MACHINE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background/Objective: In early June 2008, the UAE firm Golden Triangle Testing Equipment L.L.C. expressed interest in procuring fifty g-Mill 550 Twin machine tools from the Swiss firm Liechti Engineering AG [...]
2008-07-25 18:21:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR AE
08STATE81076COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE FOLLOW UP: MAYROW
[...] (SBU) Post is requested to deliver the nonpaper in para 3 to Director, International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Yacoub al Hosani. End action request. ---------- OBJECTIVES ---------- 2. (S) Post should achieve the following objectives: -- Thank UAE officials for [...]
2008-07-28 17:36:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL MNUC IR AE
08STATE81224VISIT TO THE UAE BY REPRESENTATIVE OF NORTH
[...] This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) Background/Objective: In June 2008, North Korea's primary weapons trading firm, Korean Mining Development Corporation (KOMID),was working to acquire a visa so that its representative could travel to the United [...]
2008-07-28 21:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM MTCRE PREL IR AE
08STATE81403T LETTER OF THANKS TO UAE MFA DIRECTOR AL-HOSANI
[...] SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: UAE MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub Al-Hosani made remarks at the Senior-Level Meeting for all states endorsing the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI),held May 28, 2008, in Washington, DC, on the occasion of the PSI's Fifth Anniversary. The P [...]
2008-07-29 14:26:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM PREL AE
08STATE85356DEMOCRACY STRATEGY AND GOALS: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
[...] (SBU) The Department approves Embassy Abu Dhabi,s proposed democracy strategy for the next twelve to eighteen months as discussed on June 4 via secure telecon. This cable summarizes the new strategy, which is an update to Embassy Abu Dhabi,s previous democracy strategy (ref A). ----------- [...]
2008-08-08 17:26:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM SCUL KMPI EAID AE
08STATE91327REGIONAL ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR ISF TRANSITION
[...] (U) This is an action request. --------- OBJECTIVE --------- 2. (SBU) Department requests that Posts engage appropriate host country officials to notify and elicit support for the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) Transition Plan and the associated U.S. weapons sales. State and Defense Depar [...]
2008-08-25 20:25:00Secretary of StateSECRETMARR MCAP MOPS PINS MASS AE BA EG IS IZ JO KU QA
08TASHKENT157STATE-CONTROLLED PAPER RUNS FULL-PAGE HUMAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: On February 1 a full-page article highlighting trafficking-in-persons appeared in the Pravda Vostoka, one of three major newspapers in Uzbekistan. The prominent placement and lengthy detail of the article in a widely circulated, state-controlled publication is noteworthy and a [...]
2008-02-06 05:17:00Embassy TashkentUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM KCRM KWMN AE UZ
08TELAVIV265UAE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PA
[...] (C) In response to Ref A instructions, USSC confirmed to DATT that USSC has discussed this UAE-offered equipment with the PA's Hazem Atallah. The next step is for Atallah to write a letter to USSC officially requesting the equipment. USSC will then coordinate with the GOI about allowing the [...]
2008-02-01 12:54:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS KPAL IS AE
08UNVIEVIENNA196IAEA/BOG: SEEKING A LEADERHIP ROLE, UAE TO
[...] (S) Ambassador Schulte shared ref a points on April 4 with UAE Ambassador Al Dosari encouraging the UAE to consider running for the MESA seat on the 2008-2009 Board of Governors. Al Dosari expressed interest in doing so and indicated he would raise the issue with capital. The UAE was last on [...]
2008-04-04 15:29:00UNVIESECRETAORC IAEA KNPP AE
08USUNNEWYORK278LEBANON TRIBUNAL: UAE CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-28 00:39:00USUN New YorkUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER UNSC LE AE
09ABUDHABI100UAE 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 14:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL 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 13:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR 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 10:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KNNP PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI1010UAE 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 14:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALELAB 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 11:58:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL AE
09ABUDHABI1016UAE 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 13:05:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEFIN EAID PGOV PAK AE
09ABUDHABI102EXTRANCHECK: 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 06:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1029UAE 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 06:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINS KPAO SCUL AE
09ABUDHABI1032UAE 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 11:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINS KPAO SCUL AE
09ABUDHABI1040IRAN 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 12:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNENRG 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 05:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI1043UAE 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 06:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETMASS 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 09:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC MASS IR SU AE
09ABUDHABI1062UAE 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 13:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG 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 13:27:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV AE IR
09ABUDHABI1065GOLSTONE 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 06:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER UNGA IS AE KPAL PHUM
09ABUDHABI1068AFGHAN 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 11:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 11:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PTER PINS KISL YM AE
09ABUDHABI1070UAE'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 12:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM AE BG CH IN NP PK RP
09ABUDHABI1077UAE 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 11:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IMO EWWT PHSA KTIA PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI1085UAE 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 11:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI10862009 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 08:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG AE
09ABUDHABI1090UAE - 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 09:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM UNGA AE
09ABUDHABI1091UAE 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 10:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL UNGA KPAL IS AE
09ABUDHABI1092UAE - 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 10:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA AORC FR AE
09ABUDHABI1096G/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 04:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV PHUM ELAB KTIP KCRM KWMN SMIG AE
09ABUDHABI11ROSE 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 13:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV ENRG PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI1101SCENESETTER 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 11:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG EPET KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI1104UAE 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 13:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC ETRD CU AE
09ABUDHABI1105UAE 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 08:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV PHUM KPAO SCUL TINT IS AE
09ABUDHABI1107UAE 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 11:22:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEAGR EAID ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI1109NEW 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 12:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN PTER PREL ECON AE
09ABUDHABI111EMIRATES HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION IN DISARRAY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-29 09:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV KTIP KMPI AE
09ABUDHABI1110UAE 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 13:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE
09ABUDHABI1114DUBAI 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 10:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ECON PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI1116LEAHY 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 11:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDMARR MASS MOPS PGOV PHUM PREL AE
09ABUDHABI1117SCENESETTER 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 11:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI112ENGAGING 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 14:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL SCUL AE
09ABUDHABI1131UAE SUPPORT FOR WAY FORWARD IN AFGHANISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-09 09:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KDEM AF AE
09ABUDHABI1133UAE 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 11:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PGOV KPAL KWBG IS AE
09ABUDHABI1136EXTRANCHECK: 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 04:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1137NIAG 9210: Pakistani Nuclear Entity Attempting to Procure
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-14 03:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PARM MNUC PK AE
09ABUDHABI1144EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1145UAE Response: Somalia Demarche on Djibouti Peace Process
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-16 12:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SO AE
09ABUDHABI1146EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1148EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI115UAE 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 14:47:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI1150EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1151ABU 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 13:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PARM ENRG IR YM AE
09ABUDHABI1154EXTRANCHECK: 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 10:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1159US-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 09:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN PTER PGOV PINR AE
09ABUDHABI116EXTRANCHECK: 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 08:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1160SUPPORTING UAE ASSISTANCE TO AFGHANISTAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-15 12:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN AE AF
09ABUDHABI1161ABU 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 10:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN EINV ECON AE
09ABUDHABI1166UAE 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 12:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV ECON KISL KSCA KPAO AE
09ABUDHABI1168EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1173UAE 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 10:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI1174EXTRANCHECK: 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 06:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI1175Sheikh 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 12:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV PINR CASC AE
09ABUDHABI1180UAE 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 11:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECON KBCT AE
09ABUDHABI124EXTRANCHECK: 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 11:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI126THE 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 11:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM KNNP IR AE
09ABUDHABI127ABU 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 13:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETAE ECON IR
09ABUDHABI13ADNOC 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 09:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEPET ENRG PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI130UAE 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 15:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL IR AE
09ABUDHABI133UAE 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 14:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI138UAE'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 13:02:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNECPS PGOV IR AE
09ABUDHABI142UAE 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 14:05:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI144EXTRANCHECK: 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 10:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI145UAE 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 03:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MOPS MASS FR AE
09ABUDHABI146UAE 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 09:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KPAL KWBG EAID EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI148UAE 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 14:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL EAID KPAL KWGB IS AE
09ABUDHABI151EXTRANCHECK: 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 06:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI153EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI154EXTRANCHECK: 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 12:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI155EXTRANCHECK: 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 12:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI157UAE 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 10:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI162(C) UAE CAUTIONS QATAR ON IRANIAN AND HAMAS PARTICIPATION IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-17 05:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PTER KPAL KWBG EAID EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI163EXTRANCHECK: 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 06:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI169UAE ASKED TO RESIST RUSSIAN S-300 SALE TO IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-18 12:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM RS IR AE
09ABUDHABI173REQUESTING 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 12:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM EAID NATO AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI174SCENESETTER 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 11:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER MOPS MASS IR IZ AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI189ABU 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 12:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETEFIN EINV ECON PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI192URGENT 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 07:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MOPS MASS IR AE
09ABUDHABI193STRONG 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 12:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS IR QA RU AE
09ABUDHABI199UAE 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 12:45:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ECON PREL PARM RS IR AE
09ABUDHABI20UAE 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 13:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PREF EAID KWBG UN IS AE
09ABUDHABI202UAE: 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 14:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PHUM PREF SMIG AE
09ABUDHABI204EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI21UAE PRESSED ON NEED FOR PA BUDGET SUPPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-07 13:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PTER PHUM KPAL KWBG EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI210PRENOTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL DESIGNATURES OF IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-02 13:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN PARM PREL AE
09ABUDHABI220MISSION 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 09:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON 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 10:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNECON EFIN AE
09ABUDHABI225MUSLIM 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 13:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPTER PREL SCUL AE
09ABUDHABI226DEEPENING 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 13:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL 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 07:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL USTR AE
09ABUDHABI237UAE 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 07:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPARM 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 11:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI241UAE: STRESSING THE URGENCY OF PAKISTAN'S POLITICAL SITUATION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-12 13:49:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PK AE
09ABUDHABI243UAE 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 17:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KCRM ELAB KMPI KTIP AE
09ABUDHABI244UNOFFICIAL 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 17:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KCRM ELAB KMPI KTIP AE
09ABUDHABI247EXTRANCHECK: 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 05:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI249EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:51:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI268UAE 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 09:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER AE
09ABUDHABI269UAEG 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 13:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KCRM ELAB IR AE
09ABUDHABI270UAE 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 13:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID NATO AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI271THE DILEMMA OF EMIRATI JOB SECURITY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-03-18 14:05:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ELAB ECON KDEM SCUL AE
09ABUDHABI277FLAGSHIP 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 11:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNAE ECON KTFN PTER
09ABUDHABI29UAE PARTICIPATION IN CONTACT GROUP ON SOMALI PIRACY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-08 14:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER PBTS PHSA MOPS EWWT KCRM AE
09ABUDHABI296UAE 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 12:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV ASEC MARR EFIN ENRG KCIP AE
09ABUDHABI301FM 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 08:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALSENV ECON PREL PARM AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI312UAE 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 14:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID KPAL SU QA IS IR SY AE
09ABUDHABI313EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI314EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI317UAE 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 10:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL 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 13:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KMPI KWMN PTER XF SU AF AE
09ABUDHABI32Embassy 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 05:45:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDCASC AE
09ABUDHABI322WELCOMING 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 13:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL 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 12:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALSENV ECON PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI330UAE 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 12:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETMARR PREL MOPS AE KG AF IR
09ABUDHABI331UAE 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 13:27:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG ECON PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI332UAE 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 13:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEPET 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 05:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID 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 13:08:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PREF EAID KWBG UN IS AE
09ABUDHABI342UAE 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 13:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSENV ENRG ECON PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI347ABU 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 12:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV PREL PARM MOPS IR AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI348UAE 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 12:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV PREL PARM MOPS AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI354UAEG 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 12:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALETRD PREL ECON EFIN ASEC ZI AE
09ABUDHABI355MASDAR 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 12:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALSENV ENRG PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI361ABU 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 09:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNECON EFIN EINV ENRG PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI365EXXONMOBIL 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 05:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSENV ENRG PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI367LACK 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 06:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON PGOV SOCI AE
09ABUDHABI369UAE "UP TO DATE" ON BUDGET SUPPORT TO PA
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-14 06:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EFIN KPAL KWBG PTER AE
09ABUDHABI370UAE 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 07:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SENV ECON PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI371PRESSING 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 07:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EFIN ECON MOPS NATO PK AF AE
09ABUDHABI375UAE 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 10:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 12:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC AE
09ABUDHABI390UAE TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICERS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-16 12:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN ETTC PTER AE
09ABUDHABI395UAE 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 08:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PREL KV AE
09ABUDHABI397EXTRANCHECK: 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 10:51:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI402EXTRANCHECK: 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 11:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI418GSD 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 13:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 08:22:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM AE
09ABUDHABI427EXTRANCHECK: 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 13:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI437UAE 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 12:22:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV SOCI AE
09ABUDHABI438UAE 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 13:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PTER LE SY AE
09ABUDHABI440UAE 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 05:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR EFIN ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI441UAE 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 05:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON KIPR PREL ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI443IRAQI CHARGE IN ABU DHABI UPBEAT ON RELATIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-06 05:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ AE
09ABUDHABI444UAE 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 05:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV SO AE
09ABUDHABI449UAE 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 10:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KPAO AE
09ABUDHABI464LACK 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 12:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI478NUCLEAR 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 13:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ENRG KNNP PNUC ECON AE
09ABUDHABI485ABU 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 10:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEAID PGOV EFIN EINV AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI490UAE NUCLEAR TENDER MOVES FULL SPEED
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-14 13:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI491UAE 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 13:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI493PRISONERS 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 14:02:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL SOCI AE
09ABUDHABI498UAE 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 12:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPARM KNNP PREL PTER MNUC KGIC RS NL AE
09ABUDHABI499DUBAI 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 12:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALAE 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 13:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PREF EAID KWBG UN IS AE
09ABUDHABI501UAE 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 14:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL 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 06:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS APER AMGT AE AF
09ABUDHABI51UAE: 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 13:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPTER ASEC EFIN DCRM KHLS AEMR AE
09ABUDHABI510NO 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 13:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ETTC CU AE
09ABUDHABI513UAE 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 08:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KTIP EAID MR SU BG PK UN AE
09ABUDHABI515UAE 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 12:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNOVIP 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 10:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON ETRD PREL USTR AE
09ABUDHABI525 UAE NON-COMMITAL ON INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN EXPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-26 07:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD 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 13:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KTIA KPAO PARM PHUM SENV PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI528UAE 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 13:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALSENV ECON PREL PGOV GM AE
09ABUDHABI529FRENCH 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 10:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MOPS FR AE
09ABUDHABI53A.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 12:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPARM PINS ETTC EFIN KNNP MNUC AE
09ABUDHABI538(C) UAE VOTES FOR KOSOVO WB MEMBERSHIP
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-31 12:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN PREL KV AE
09ABUDHABI54UAE: 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 12:45:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETMNUC 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 12:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PARM SENV MNUC PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI547UAE: 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 11:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL 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 13:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
09ABUDHABI553AMBASSADOR 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 12:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CASC AE
09ABUDHABI555UAE 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 14:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER ETRD KNNP IR AE
09ABUDHABI557UAE 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 06:01:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS AE YM JO
09ABUDHABI558UAE 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 08:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL SCUL AE
09ABUDHABI559UAE: 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 14:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ETRD CVIS AE
09ABUDHABI560UAE: 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 14:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL ECON ETRD CVIS AE
09ABUDHABI565MOHAMMED 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 13:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL AE
09ABUDHABI568THE 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 07:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN CASC CVIS ELAB PGOV SOCI AE
09ABUDHABI57EXTRANCHECK: 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 06:54:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI574(C) UAE DONATING $30 MILLION FOR PAKISTANI REFUGEES TO UNHCR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-09 10:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEAID PTER PGOV PK AE
09ABUDHABI575UAE SEEKS CLEAR MESSAGE ON IRAN SANCTIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-09 10:58:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNAE ECON IR KTFN PREL PTER
09ABUDHABI576UAE CONSIDERS COLLECTING SOCIETY FOR RECORDED MUSIC
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-09 10:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON 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 07:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER 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 15:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEAIR 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 12:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY AORC KNNP OTRA AE
09ABUDHABI599UAE 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 09:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KGHG AE
09ABUDHABI6ABU 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 12:02:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV 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 09:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV CASC KIDE OPIC PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI603UAEG 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 11:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KCRM KTIP ELAB AE
09ABUDHABI605LITTLE 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 12:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINR PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI606UAE: 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 14:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALODIP PREL IR AE
09ABUDHABI608UAE 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 14:31:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO IR AE
09ABUDHABI609THE 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 13:01:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN CASC CVIS ELAB PGOV SOCI AE
09ABUDHABI611UAE-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 13:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALETRD PTER KIPR ECON PREL PGOV SA AE
09ABUDHABI612ETISALAT 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 13:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECPS PGOV IR AE
09ABUDHABI616UAE 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 13:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID EFIN PK AE
09ABUDHABI618UAE 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 10:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEAID MOPS PTER PGOV AF AE
09ABUDHABI62Demarche 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 14:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD KPAL KWBG MOPS PHUM PREL AL AE
09ABUDHABI622UAE: 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 14:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 14:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL AE OIIP KMDR
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 04:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM PHUM PREL AE OIIP KMDR
09ABUDHABI640UAE 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 13:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID AF AE
09ABUDHABI66EXTRANCHECK: 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 08:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI67EXTRANCHECK: 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 08:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI674UAE 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 10:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN SOCI PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI68EXTRANCHECK: 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 08:28:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP 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 13:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN 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 13:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR MOPS PREL ETRD PGOV PK AE
09ABUDHABI688 UAE CABINET APPROVES NUCLEAR LAW, NOW WITH PRESIDENT FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-07-06 13:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PARM SENV MNUC PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI690EMIRATI 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 03:55:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM 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 13:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL AE
09ABUDHABI701SCENESETTER 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 09:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL EFIN ECON AE
09ABUDHABI713IMPLEMENTING 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 08:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL CASC CVIS KPAO AE
09ABUDHABI715UAE 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 12:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KGHG AE
09ABUDHABI716UAE 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 13:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL PARM MNUC KNNP ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI719UAE 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 11:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEAID MOPS PARM PREL PGOV AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI732DEMARCHE 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 09:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREF PREL EAID ER SO ET KE AE
09ABUDHABI736CROWN 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 12:51:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL EFIN ECON IR AE
09ABUDHABI737UAE 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 12:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL EFIN ECON CVIS SOCI AE
09ABUDHABI743UAE 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 07:05:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD KIPR PGOV PTER AE
09ABUDHABI747SCENESETTER 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 13:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER PARM MOPS MASS KNNP IR IZ PK AE
09ABUDHABI75UAE DECLINES TO RECEIVE THIRD COUNTRY GUANTANAMO DETAINEES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-19 13:45:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER MOPS KDRG SY TU AE
09ABUDHABI755UAE 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 12:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN AE
09ABUDHABI757UAE 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 11:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IS AE
09ABUDHABI761UAEG 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 11:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA CASC AE
09ABUDHABI765CRITICAL 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 12:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT KHLS ASEC KOMC MARR PARM PREL PHSA AE
09ABUDHABI769IRENA 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 09:07:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALSENV ENRG KGHG PREL PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI77 UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2009
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-20 12:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDECON 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 08:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPTER PGOV PREL PARM EAID MOPS AF AE
09ABUDHABI783TREASURY 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 15:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL EFIN ECON IR AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI784UAE 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 15:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA AE
09ABUDHABI789UAE 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 12:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS KPAO PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI799ABU 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 13:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALEFIN 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 04:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY AORC KNNP OTRA AE
09ABUDHABI813UAE SUPPORT FOR IAEA FUEL BANK EFFORTS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-16 05:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP IAEA PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI814UAE 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 06:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP IAEA PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI827UAE 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 11:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI845CROWN 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 12:29:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PREL EFIN AF PK YE AE
09ABUDHABI846CRITICAL 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 12:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV ENRG MNUC PREL AE
09ABUDHABI847IRAN, 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 06:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG EPET ETRD PGOV IR RS AE
09ABUDHABI849SAUDIS 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 12:12:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV ETRD SA AE
09ABUDHABI853ABU 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 13:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALETRD ENRG MARR PGOV SA AE
09ABUDHABI856UAE 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 13:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG EPET ETRD PGOV IR RS AE
09ABUDHABI857MEDIA 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 13:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL 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 08:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 10:05:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL 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 13:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KTIP ELAB AE
09ABUDHABI873UAE 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 07:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KGHG AE
09ABUDHABI874C-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 11:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETEFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE
09ABUDHABI877THE 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 08:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN 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 12:44:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC MASS IR SU AE
09ABUDHABI890Disrupting 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 10:26:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE
09ABUDHABI891UAEG 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 13:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KPAL LE AE
09ABUDHABI892EXTRANCHECK: 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 04:32:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI893ARAB 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 08:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL GCC UNGA KWGB KPAL SO AL AE
09ABUDHABI894UAE 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 13:08:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL GCC UNGA KNNP IR JO EG IQ AE
09ABUDHABI897EXTRANCHECK: 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 04:27:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI898UAE 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 08:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPTER PGOV PREL AE
09ABUDHABI910EXTRANCHECK: 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 13:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP 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 13:19:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO 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 13:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP MNUC PARM IAEA AORC GCC MU QA IQ IR AE
09ABUDHABI917UAE 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 13:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL KPAO PTER KISL SCUL AF PK AE
09ABUDHABI919AMCITS 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 13:58:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL 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 12:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AE
09ABUDHABI926EXTRANCHECK: 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 13:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI938UAE 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 13:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPARM KNNP MNUC UNSC PREL ETTC IR AE
09ABUDHABI944UAE 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 06:45:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG SENV KGHG AE
09ABUDHABI953UAE 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 14:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE
09ABUDHABI976EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
09ABUDHABI979UAE 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 13:53:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNEFIN 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 14:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPREL 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 14:20:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PINR PINS GCC PBTS SA AQ AE
09ABUDHABI994FRENCH 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 10:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNENRG 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 11:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL SCUL UNESCO KPAO AE
09ABUJA1401 COUNTERTERRORISM FINANCE: FINANCIAL REGULATORY TRAINING
[...] The following five personnel from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, Central Bank of Nigeria and Securities and Exchange Commission are nominated for attendance at the above referenced FDIC Training. Name: ERIN, Harry Tope DOB 31 October 1974 Position Senior Analyst, NFIU [...]
2009-08-03 05:46:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM ASEC EFIN AE
09AMMAN579JORDAN'S TRANSFER TO LEBANON OF M60A3 TANKS
[...] (SBU) Background: At the USG's request, Jordan agreed in November to upgrade and provide 66 M60A3 tanks to Lebanon to enhance the abilities and image of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) as a national fighting force. As part of efforts to strengthen the LAF in advance of the June parliamentary [...]
2009-03-03 16:50:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALASEC MCAPS PGOV PREL LE AE JO
09ASMARA17ERITREA SPURNS WORLD BANK, ACCEPTS UAE LOAN
[...] (C) BANK: WANT $30 MILLION? ERITREA: NO THANKS --------------------------------------------- ----- Eritrea, objecting to conditions considered "an infringement on its sovereignty," has forgone World Bank funding amounting to about $30m in project support that would have, inter alia, renovated [...]
2009-01-14 11:11:00Embassy AsmaraCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL ECON PGOV ER AE
09BAKU864AZERBAIJAN: ECONOMIC/ COMMERCIAL ROUNDUP
[...] SUMMARY: This cable is the second in a regular series that will summarize economic and commercial issues in Azerbaijan. In this issue: The GOAJ is still pushing for the Trans-Eurasian Information Superhighway (para 2); the ILO says child labor is shifting from cotton to "the worst" sectors ( [...]
2009-11-02 11:47:00Embassy BakuUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EIND EAIR KCOR TINT KIPR AJ TU AE
09BASRAH16BASRAH AIRPORT AIMS TO BECOME TRANSPORT, COMMERCIAL HUB
[...] (SBU) Basrah International Airport (BIA) aims to play a future role in facilitating economic growth in southern Iraq, and become what Coalition and Basrah leaders hope will be a force-multiplier for hydrocarbon, services, ports, and other commercial activity. Historically under-utilized and rel [...]
2009-04-03 13:09:00REO BasrahUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EAIR ICAO ETRD IZ IR SA SY JO TU AE
09BEIJING2570XINJIANG STABILITY, ISRAEL SETTLEMENTS, PAKISTAN, INDIA
[...] Key points at the September 8 MFA press briefing: -- The Chinese Government was capable of dealing with the situation in Xinjiang and would handle the issue according to law. -- China hoped that Israel would "be prudent and take measures to facilitate the early resumption of talks" with Pal [...]
2009-09-08 09:10:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MNUC SENV CH KN KS JP IN IR AE IS PK TW
09BEIRUT235LEBANON: DEFMIN MURR SIGNS LETTERS OF AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Defense Minister Elias Murr told the Ambassador in a February 26 meeting that he had signed all seven pending Letters of Agreement needed to ensure the timely delivery of several items of U.S. military assistance before the June 7 parliamentary elections. Murr expressed appreciation for c [...]
2009-02-26 18:27:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR UNSC MARR MOPS AE LE
09BEIRUT463LEBANON: JUSTICE MINISTER WILL TAKE STL'S CUE ON FOUR GENERALS' DETENTION
[...] (C) In an April 22 meeting, Justice Minister Ibrahim Najjar confirmed that the GOL had transferred all of its files related to former PM Rafiq Hariri's assassination and the ensuing political assassinations to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). He expects to learn by April 27 whether STL [...]
2009-04-23 13:16:00Embassy BeirutCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PINR KJUS UNSC AE SY LE
09BERLIN1035(S) DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON ADDITIONAL IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-25 15:55:00Embassy BerlinSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL ETTC KSCA AE IR GM
09BERLIN1297(S) GERMANY PLANNING TO RECALL COMPUTERS CONNECTED WITH IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM REF: A. BERLIN 487 B. BERLIN 406 C. STATE 31434 BERLIN 00001297 001.2 OF 002
[...] (S//NF) SUMMARY: After they confirm the place of origin, Germany is planning to take back over one hundred boxes of Siemens industrial computers/equipment that were purchased by an entity associated with Iran's nuclear program and are currently in a secure storage facility in the UAE. Germany repor [...]
2009-10-19 15:50:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL MNUC IR AE UK CH GM
09BERLIN1615(S) SIEMENS COMPUTERS WILL NOT GO TO IRAN
[...] (S) Summary: The Siemens computers described in reftels remain in the UAE. German MFA officials assure us that all parties are working towards a resolution that will prevent the computers from reaching Iran, although they would not commit to a particular solution or timeline. Disputes about [...]
2009-12-22 14:17:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL MUNC IR CH UK AE GM
09BERLIN45(S) DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UAE FRONT COMPANY FOR IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-01-14 06:45:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA FR IR AE GM
09BERLIN601GERMAN COMPANY MARKETING SATELLITE IMAGERY TO US DESPITE FRENCH OPPOSITION
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-20 16:50:00Embassy BerlinCONFIDENTIALETTC PGOV PINR MCAP PREL TSPA FR KZ AE TU GM
09BERLIN631MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR TEST, GITMO, AFPAK, IRAN, RUSSIA,
[...] Lead Stories Summary 2. North Korean Nuclear Test 3. Guantnamo Detainees 4. Pakistan, Afghanistan 5. Iran and the Middle East 6. EU-Russia Meeting 7. New French Base in UAE Â [...]
2009-05-26 11:45:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM US KN PK AF IR XF RS FR AE
09BERLIN637MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA, SUPREME COURT, MIDEAST,
[...] Lead Stories Summary 2. North Korean Nuclear Threat 3. Supreme Court Nomination 4. Israeli Settlements 5. Climate Protection 6. New French Base in UAE Â [...]
2009-05-27 11:52:00Embassy BerlinUNCLASSIFIEDOPRC KMDR KPAO GM KN US IS XF FR AE
09BERLIN986(S) GERMANY INFORMED OF IRANIAN INTEREST IN
[...] No summary [...]
2009-08-11 17:15:00Embassy BerlinSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA AE IR GM
09BERN118SWISS FIRM QUARTZCOM SAYS IT WILL ABANDON
[...] (S) Juergen Boehler, Head of the Export Control Licensing Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) contacted poloff March 17 to provide an update on the case of Swiss firm Quartzcom AG (reftels). Boehler told poloff that he had met March 16 with Quartzcom's managemen [...]
2009-03-17 16:29:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
09BERN59PROVIDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE GOS ON
[...] (SBU) Poloff delivered the reftel non-paper on December 18 to Juergen Boehler, Head of the Export Control Licensing Division of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). Boehler expressed appreciation for the additional information and undertook to investigate the matter further [...]
2009-02-06 17:49:00Embassy BernSECRETPARM MTCRE MNUC ETTC SZ IR AE
09BRUSSELS865BELGIUM'S JUSTICE MINISTRY REACTS TO 2009 TIP
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 7. 2. (C) Summary: Poloff and Polintern delivered reftel Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report to the Justice Minister's Diplomatic Advisor Ambassador Marc Van den Reeck and Trafficking in Persons Coordinator Paule Somers on June 15. Both [...]
2009-06-24 09:21:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALKTIP KWMN KPAO PGOV PHUM PREL AE BE
09CAIRO2212DESPITE STOCK MARKET PANIC, EGYPT EXPECTS MINIMAL
[...] (U) Key Points -- Egypt's stock market traded down 8% in the first trading day since the start of the Dubai debt crisis. -- Analysts see little long-term risk to Egypt's economy but note the possibility that FDI flows from the Gulf could be diminished. -- Egyptian company exposure to Du [...]
2009-11-30 14:49:00Embassy CairoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV EG AE
09DJIBOUTI148DJIBOUTI'S MOST PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN AT ODDS WITH FIRST
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Abdourahman Mohamed Mahamoud Boreh, long considered the richest and most influential businessman in Djibouti, is increasingly embroiled in a bitter dispute with President Guelleh and First Lady Khadra Mahamoud Haid. Boreh's status as Guelleh's perennial confidante and business pa [...]
2009-02-26 16:01:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EINV EWWT PINR DJ AE
09DJIBOUTI681DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRENA
[...] (SBU) DCM and EconOff discussed reftel points with GODJ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director of Bilateral Relations Mohamed Ali Hassan June 11. Hassan said that Djibouti intended to send a representative from the Ministry of Energy to attend the upcoming June 28-30 International Renewable Ener [...]
2009-06-11 13:57:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALENRG KGHG SENV AE DJ
09DUBAI12DUBAI'S REAL ESTATE PRIMER
[...] (SBU) Summary. A substantial portion of the Dubai real estate boom (and subsequent bust) was fueled by regional excess liquidity, negative real interest rates, and speculators and longer term investors riding the rocketing price wave. However, the Dubai market differs substantially from the t [...]
2009-01-13 06:45:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV ETRD PGOV AE
09DUBAI16ANNUAL OVERSEAS SECURITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (OSAC) CRIME AND
[...] The following is US Consulate Dubai's OSAC Crime and Safety Report for 2008: 2. Overall Crime and Safety Situation: The actual crime rate in Dubai is difficult to determine due to lack of transparency on the part of host government with regards to crime statistics and related information. [...]
2009-01-15 12:14:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDAE ASEC
09DUBAI165FORMER MINISTER OF STATE CHARGED WITH CORRUPTION
[...] (C) Summary and Comment: On April 8, Dubai Public Prosecution charged, as the primary defendant, former Minster of State for Finance and former chairman of Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Mohammed Khalfan Al Kharbash with embezzlement of public funds and harming of state interests. Zack Shahin, AMCIT [...]
2009-04-13 09:43:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALEFIN PGOV KCOR ECON CASC KCRM AE
09DUBAI241DUBAI'S LOW-COST AIRLINE LAUNCHES INAUGURAL ROUTES
[...] (U) During its first two weeks of operation, flydubai--Dubai's new low-cost airline--launched inaugural routes to Beirut and Amman on June 1 and additional routes to Damascus and Alexandria on June 8 and 9, respectively. The new airline will focus on destinations four hours or less from Dubai [...]
2009-06-10 14:29:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAIR ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI242DUBAI'S CITY OF HOPE CLOSED
[...] (C) As presaged in reftels A, B, and C, Dubai's only non-governmental women's shelter, City of Hope (CoH),closed on June 2, 2009 with neither fanfare nor press coverage. As reported, this unfortunate event followed political controversy about suspect allegations reported in some local newspap [...]
2009-06-11 09:39:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALPHUM CACS PGOV AE
09DUBAI253DUBAI FINANCE DEPARTMENT STOIC ABOUT DUBAI INC. DEBT
[...] (S) Summary. Two senior Dubai Department of Finance (DDF) officials told EmbOffs June 15 that Dubai Inc.'s debt woes were caused by poor coordination and debt management. The DDF is working with Dubai's Supreme Fiscal Committee to determine how the $10 billion bond issued in February will be [...]
2009-06-18 05:39:00Consulate DubaiSECRETEFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE
09DUBAI275STATUS OF DP WORLD IN THE CURRENT ECONOMY
[...] (C) Summary: Like most multinational companies, Dubai Ports World (DP World) has not been immune to the current financial crisis. While some business plans are unchanged, DP World has revised other plans based on declining demand and trade volumes at Dubai's mammoth Jebel Ali port and abroad. [...]
2009-07-07 10:29:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI279NEW CONSULATE COMPOUND -- ENSURING LABOR BEST PRACTICES
[...] (SBU) Summary: With significant recent negative media attention focused on labor issues in the UAE, including the UAE being downgraded in the annual TIP Report (reftel),the Consulate General is working with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the contractor B.L. Harbert, to [...]
2009-07-08 13:04:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV AMGT PHUM AE
09DUBAI299DUBAI FINANCE DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES SUPPORT FUND
[...] (S) Summary. In a rare public acknowledgment that Dubai's financial crisis lingers on, the Dubai Department of Finance (DDF) launched on July 22 the "Dubai Financial Support Fund" to manage the second half of a five-year USD 20 billion Dubai government bond (reftel). While official government [...]
2009-07-23 12:15:00Consulate DubaiSECRETEFIN ECON EINV PGOV AE
09DUBAI300DUBAI: AFGHANISTAN'S PRIVATE SECTOR IN EXILE
[...] (C) Summary: Acting Consul General, accompanied by PolOff, met with Afghan Business Council Chairman Haji Obaidullah Sader Khail on July 15. The Afghan Business Council in Dubai was established in April 2005 and its 160 members serve as Afghanistan's private sector in exile. About 1000 of Af [...]
2009-07-23 12:48:00Consulate DubaiSECRETETRD EFIN ECON PREL AF AE
09DUBAI330DUBAI SEEKS TO IMPROVE FOOD SAFETY STANDARDS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Recent press reports about a spate of food poisoning cases in Dubai, including high-profile deaths of several children, have resulted in growing concern about food safety standards in the emirate. The Director of the Food Control Department (FCD) at Dubai Municipality attributes [...]
2009-08-12 11:36:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSOCI PGOV AE
09DUBAI354DUBAI SEEKS BOTTOM FOR ITS REAL ESTATE MARKET THROUGH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Dubai Holding, the Dubai Inc. entity representing the personal property holdings of Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum (MbR),plans to consolidate several of its largest property developers into one mega-sized integrated unit. Although news of the consolidation was [...]
2009-08-30 07:31:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI365LABOR STRIKES RETURN TO DUBAI
[...] (SBU) Summary: An impromptu labor strike on August 31 surprised a city known for its disproportionately large, but generally quiet expat unskilled labor force. Approximately 1200 laborers from Al Habtoor Engineering Enterprises took to the streets in protest of low pay and restricted access to [...]
2009-09-02 14:06:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ELAB PHUM PGOV PINS SOCI AE
09DUBAI367TUNING OUT POLITICS, ABRAAJ CAPITAL TRIES TO REBUILD KARACHI
[...] (C) Summary: Abraaj Capital, a UAE-based private equity firm, is optimistic its investment in Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC),which supplies electricity to over 20 million people, is succeeding in turning around the company. CEO Arif Naqvi believes that KESC's long term viability woul [...]
2009-09-03 13:14:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALENRG EFIN ECON PREL PK AE
09DUBAI380NAKHEEL DEBT DEAL WEIGHS ON DUBAI'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The upcoming USD 3.5 billion Sukuk debt repayment for Dubai-based real estate mega developer, Nakheel Properties Inc., is the hot topic in financial circles. The odds are high that Abu Dhabi, vis-`-vis the UAE Central Bank, will intervene to cover the debt, raising hopes for Dubai [...]
2009-09-14 13:59:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI392DUBAI'S NAKHEEL LOOKS TO MARKET FOR DEBT COMPROMISE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Financial gossip in Dubai continues to revolve around how mega developer Nakheel plans to address its massive USD 3.5 billion Sukuk bond debt obligation due in December. Although Dubai's credit markets have begun to thaw, most analysts have come to expect an Abu Dhabi-funded bail [...]
2009-09-28 09:29:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI40DUBAI'S "TRANSPARENT" BUDGET
[...] (U) Ostensibly in support of Dubai government's efforts at greater transparency, publically disclosed details of Dubai's 2009 government budget provided an unprecedented (though not highly informative)) glimpse into the historically closely held balance sheet. In particular, the released infor [...]
2009-01-29 13:40:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV PREL PGOV AE
09DUBAI408FRAUD SUMMARY - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, SEPTEMBER 2009
[...] Country Conditions Fraud at Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate General Dubai is low. Concern about visa fraud in the UAE is generally limited to visa applications from Third Country Nationals (TCNs) living in or visiting the UAE. UAE citizens ("Emiratis") are a minority in their own country, c [...]
2009-10-05 10:51:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC AE
09DUBAI41EMIRATES AIRLINE AND DNATA TRANSFER TO INVESTMENT
[...] (C) On January 20, poloff met with Faisal Mikou, Executive Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD),to discuss recent media coverage of the transfer of Dubai-based Emirates Airlines and air travel services firm Dnata to ICD. Mikou was puzzled by [...]
2009-01-29 14:16:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALEFIN EAIR ECON PGOV AE
09DUBAI447UAE'S RAS AL KHAIMAH: ROGUE OR REFORMER?
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Ras Al Khaimah (RAK),the UAE's northern-most emirate, has emerged into the media spotlight amidst a blitz of recent accusations by a deposed former Crown Prince that, among other things, RAK facilitates illicit trade with Iran, in particular cargo related to Iran's nuclear and [...]
2009-10-18 08:13:00Consulate DubaiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER KNNP ETRD ECON ETTC AE IR
09DUBAI449UAE: SHARJAH'S POWER PROBLEMS
[...] (C) Summary: Sharjah, the UAE's third most populous Emirate, has been suffering since early August ongoing power outages ranging from several hours to several days at a time. The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) attributes the outages to high summer demand, but gas shortages and [...]
2009-10-18 10:49:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON ENRG PREL AE
09DUBAI451BLUE LANTERN BROKER INQUIRY-- CASE NO. K-2350 (BROKER SAID
[...] (SBU) Poloff met with Said Kiwan, Director MVP Tech on October 15 as requested in reftel Blue Lantern broker inquiry. MVP Tech was established in 2003 and is a security contractor specializing in systems integration for prominent Dubai companies and hotels such as Al Tayer, Arabtec, World Trade [...]
2009-10-21 08:47:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC AE
09DUBAI452BLUE LANTERN BROKER INQUIRY-- CASE NO. K-2007 (BROKER JAKE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Per reftel request for Blue Lantern broker inquiry, Poloff and PolEcon Specialist met with Axsys Technologies' Senior Vice President for Coporate Strategy and Development Jake Soujah and Director of Operations Kinda Assouad, on October 7, 2009. Axsys mainly deals with equipment [...]
2009-10-21 08:52:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC AE
09DUBAI454BLUE LANTERN BROKER INQUIRY-- CASE NO. K-2339 (BROKER KAREEM
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-22 05:44:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC AE
09DUBAI457U.S. CONTRACTORS STILL OWED FOR DUBAI PROJECTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: U.S. companies who in part helped fuel the real estate and construction boom in Dubai continue to lament the lack of payment to them by both the Government of Dubai entities and private property developers across Dubai. The amount of money owed to U.S. contractors varies quite si [...]
2009-10-22 14:33:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI473DUBAI CUSTOMS STOPS ILLICIT AIR CARGO SHIPMENT AS A RESULT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On October 26, Dubai Customs acted on intelligence from Dubai-based DHS/ICE officials in seizing an in-bound air shipment originating in Canada containing what is believed to be dual-use nuclear technology slated for re-export from Dubai to an undetermined destination. This interd [...]
2009-11-03 12:44:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI489DUBAI SEEKS CASH AS COMMERCIAL DEBT LOOMS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The surprise announcement by Dubai mega-developer Nakheel that it had paid USD 1.2 billion toward its securitized debt obligations one month ahead of schedule energized debt markets and coincided with the Government of Dubai's own announcement of a new USD 6.5 billion bond sale ro [...]
2009-11-15 14:14:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI491DUBAI SEEKS CASH AS COMMERCIAL DEBT LOOMS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The surprise announcement by Dubai mega-developer Nakheel that it had paid USD 1.2 billion toward its securitized debt obligations one month ahead of schedule energized debt markets and coincided with the Government of Dubai's own announcement of a new USD 6.5 billion bond sale ro [...]
2009-11-16 04:08:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI505DUBAI RULER SHAKES UP SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A shake-up in Dubai's financial services and investment nerve centers over the weekend has brought down four of the principal architects of Dubai's rapid, debt-fuelled economic expansion. Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum (MbR) replaced Dr. Omar bin Suleiman as he [...]
2009-11-23 12:25:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI516DUBAI FINANCE UPDATE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Dubai and Abu Dhabi financial markets plunged in Monday and Tuesday trading, the first market openings since Dubai World's announcement of six month moratorium on debt repayments (ref A). A senior Dubai finance official distanced the Dubai government from Dubai World's non-sovere [...]
2009-12-01 13:15:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI52DESPITE POSITIVE SPIN, DUBAI'S ECONOMIC WOES CONTINUE
[...] (S/NF) Summary. The Dubai government's continued reluctance to discuss details of its financial health, combined with official statements that the emirate will make due on existing monetary obligations, maintain a positive (albeit reduced) 2009 GDP, and quickly rebound from the world wide cris [...]
2009-02-04 11:10:00Consulate DubaiSECRETEFIN ECON EINV PREL PGOV AE
09DUBAI530DUBAI SOVEREIGN VERSUS COMMERCIAL DEBT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-10 14:05:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI533DUBAI RECEIVES LIFELINE FROM ABU DHABI GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Government of Dubai, acting through the Supreme Fiscal Committee, announced on December 14 that it had received USD 10 billion directly from Abu Dhabi in order to pay off Dubai World's real estate developer Nakheel's USD 4.1 billion sukuk (Islamic bond). The balance of the US [...]
2009-12-14 11:02:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
09DUBAI545Dubai Debt Crisis: Treasury Acting A/S Baukol's Meetings
[...] (C) Summary: Dubai and UAE Federal officials sought to reassure Treasury Acting Assistant Secretary Andrew Baukol that the Dubai debt crisis was on the road to resolution, with effective measures being developed through legislation to ensure such over-borrowing would not occur in the future, [...]
2009-12-23 06:35:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL PGOV AE
09ISLAMABAD2022ENCOURAGING GULF INVESTMENT IN KARACHI'S POWER
[...] (SBU) Summary: Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC),Pakistan's only private utility, serves 18 million consumers in Karachi, the financial, industrial and commercial hub of Pakistan. Inadequate generation and out-dated transmission infrastructure have contributed to chronic load shedding [...]
2009-08-25 05:53:00Embassy IslamabadUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EFIN ECON EAID ENRG AE PK
09ISLAMABAD922MUMBAI PROSECUTION UPDATE: PAKISTAN FILES CHARGE SHEET
[...] (C) Summary: On April 29, the Pakistani Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) filed an interim charge sheet in connection with the Mumbai terror attacks in a Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court. The court has granted the FIA an extension to file its formal charge sheet by May 5; and the trial will commenc [...]
2009-04-30 11:01:00Embassy IslamabadCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV AE IN PK
09JAKARTA1074 RESULTS OF BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST SHIPMENT END-USE
[...] Please see Action Request in para 5. 2. Summary: The U.S. Munitions List (USML) item detailed in Ref C is located at PT Dirgantara Indonesia's (DI) warehouse. The item was ordered by DI, the foreign consignee, and was received by DI in 2006. The item has not been delivered to the United [...]
2009-06-24 09:31:00Embassy JakartaUNCLASSIFIEDKOMC ETTC AE ID
09JERUSALEM1994PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY LEANS ON BANKS TO PAY
[...] (C) Summary: The Palestinian Authority paid October salaries to its employees in the West Bank and Gaza on November 4, drawing from the monthly revenue transfer from Israel and increased lending from local banks, and in the absence of additional external budget support. PA officials are ange [...]
2009-11-04 17:18:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EAID KWBG PGOV IS KU AE
09JERUSALEM2095PA BUDGET: UAE SUPPORT ARRIVES; EUROS PLAN FOR 2010
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Palestinian Authority (PA) has confirmed receipt of a significant contribution of budget support from the UAE totaling nearly USD 150 million, that will allow the PA to make its payroll early this month, prior to the Eid al-Adha holiday. Based on numbers the PA has provide [...]
2009-11-20 14:30:00Consulate JerusalemCONFIDENTIALEAID EFIN EUN KWBG AE
09KHARTOUM224GNU CONTEMPLATES DIRECT BUDGET SUPPORT TO GOSS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: According to GOSS Minister for Finance Kuol Athian Mawien, GNU Finance Minister Awad al Jaz has endorsed a draft proposal for direct budget support to the Government of Southern Sudan following two days of negotiations with his GOSS ministerial counterpart and the Fiscal Financia [...]
2009-02-20 08:45:00Embassy KhartoumUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINS ECON EAID EFIN SU AE
09KINGSTON806JAMAICA: EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR CASH PLUS INVESTORS?
[...] (SBU) Investors in the failed alternative investment scheme, Cash Plus, could have an early Christmas, if liquidator Hugh Wildman is able to reclaim USD 25 million discovered in an offshore account in a Swiss bank in Dubai. The accounts were in the names of Carlos Hill, the embattled head of C [...]
2009-10-09 14:34:00Embassy KingstonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV PREL KCRM KCOR JM XL UK AE
09KUWAIT1135WELCOME CABLE FOR STAFFDEL Kostiw (December 5-8, 2009)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes StaffDel Kostiw to travel to post from Dec 5-8, 2009. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and an expeditor will meet and assist you upon arrival. Embassy point of contact is: Robyn AbouZeid, ISU Liaison Office- (965) 2259-1203 Cell- (965)9961-4586 Fax [...]
2009-12-03 09:50:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IR AF AE
09KUWAIT287COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR CODEL TSONGAS (APRIL 5-8,
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and grants country clearance for CODEL Tsongas to travel to post April 5-8, 2009. 2. This clearance is not/not valid for entry into Iraq; you must apply for Iraq clearance through Embassy Baghdad. 3. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor w [...]
2009-03-23 10:34:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ AF AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
09KUWAIT288WELCOME CABLE FOR CODEL TSONGAS (APRIL 5-8, 2009)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Tsongas to travel to post April 5-8, 2009. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the airport. Embassy point of contact is: Kristina Weiss, ISU Liaison Office- (965) 2259-1170 Cell- (965) 9721-5933 [...]
2009-03-23 10:41:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ AF AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
09KUWAIT289WELCOME CABLE FOR CODEL TSONGAS (APRIL 5-8, 2009)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Tsongas for travel to post April 5-8, 2009. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the airport. Embassy point of contact is: Kristina Weiss, ISU Liaison Office- (965) 2259-1170 Cell- (965) 9721-5933 [...]
2009-03-23 10:51:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ AF AE COUNTRY CLEARANCE
09KUWAIT343EMBASSY KUWAIT WELCOMES CODEL REED (APRIL 14-16, 2009)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Reed to travel to post, April 14-16, 2009. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the airport. Embassy point of contact is: Agnel Berry, ISU Coordinator Office- (965) 2259-1416 Cell- (965)9973-9854 H [...]
2009-04-08 07:21:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ PK AF AE
09KUWAIT759WELCOME CABLE FOR CODEL BISHOP(AUG 4-6, 2009)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Bishop to travel to post on August 4-6, 2009. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the airport. Embassy point of contact is: Kristina Weiss, ISU Liaison Office- (965) 2259-1170 Cell- (965)9986-169 [...]
2009-08-02 05:38:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ AE GM
09KUWAIT789WELCOME CABLE FOR CODEL MCCAIN (AUGUST 14-16, 2009)
[...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL McCain to travel to post August 14-16, 2009. 2. Visit Officer: An Embassy visit officer and a driver/expeditor will meet and assist you at the airport. Embassy point of contact is: Kristina Weiss, ISU Liaison Office- (965) 2259-1170 Cell- (965) 9985-169 [...]
2009-08-11 11:58:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN EI AF KU IZ LY MU AE YM
09KUWAIT980LAUNCH OF GCC ECONOMIC FORUM WEBSITE
[...] (U) Post is pleased to report the launch of a "GCC Economic Forum" website, designed to enhance information sharing and collaboration among Econoffs and other USG economic officers focused on Arabian Peninsular affairs. The URL for the unclassified website is: http://www.intelink.com/communit [...]
2009-10-14 03:49:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV EPET ETRD GCC BA QA SA MU AE
09MANAMA162OCCIDENTAL TO ENHANCE PRODUCTION IN BAHRAIN'S
[...] (SBU) Summary: Bahrain and Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) have reached an interim agreement to enhance production of the onshore Awali field. The final commercial agreement should be complete by the end of April, and Oxy hopes to begin ramping up operations in Bahrain by year's end. The initial [...]
2009-03-18 13:12:00Embassy ManamaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EPET AE BA
09MANAMA93BAHRAIN WILL RAISE S-300 TRANSFER WITH FM LAVROV
[...] (S) A/DCM delivered ref A points to MFA Bilateral Relations Director Dhafer Al Umran on February 18. Al Umran was particularly receptive to the message given the recent assertion by an Iranian official that Bahrain was "the fourteenth province" of Iran (ref B). He said that he was finalizing [...]
2009-02-18 11:57:00Embassy ManamaSECRETPARM PREL RU IR AE EG JO KU IS BA
09MOSCOW2838MEETING OF DOE/ROSATOM CIVIL NUCLEAR ENERGY EXPERTS IN
[...] (SBU) On November 17 and 18, 2009, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) representatives met with technical experts from the Russian State Corporation for Atomic Energy (Rosatom) to discuss next steps in meeting the timelines for preparing a "60 Day Study" to identify specific areas for civil nuclear [...]
2009-11-20 15:00:00Embassy MoscowUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENGR EU KNNP IAEA RU KU NO AE SW
09MUSCAT331SULTAN QABOOS SHARES VIEWS ON IRAN, SYRIA, ECONOMICS
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-15 09:17:00Embassy MuscatSECRET//NOFORNPREL MOPS EFIN IR SY AE SA MU
09NAIROBI1173SOMALIA - UAE Government Will Support the TFG
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. On June 4, visiting Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (DAS) Karl Wycoff met with Ambassador Mohamed Sultan Saif Al Sowaidi, Director of the Department of Arabic Affairs at the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Accompanied by A [...]
2009-06-11 14:39:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PTER AE SO
09NAIROBI1298SOMALIA - Diaspora in Dubai Meets DAS Wycoff
[...] (SBU) Between June 3 and 6, visiting Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs (DAS) Karl Wycoff met with representatives of Somalia's dispora community residing in Dubai. DAS Wycoff held a series of small group discussions with community organizers, business leaders, indu [...]
2009-06-29 04:12:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EAID ECON KWMN AE SO
09NAIROBI1860SOMALIA - PRESIDENT SHARIF ON THE GULF,
[...] (C) On September 2, Ambassador Ranneberger and the Mission's Somalia Unit met with Transitional Federal Government (TFG) President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, and four TFG ministers in Nairobi. Sharif said on his visit to Qatar and Dubai he made progress toward achieving his goal of ensuring [...]
2009-09-04 14:08:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL KDEM PTER SO AE QA
09OSLO513NORWAY COUNSELS THE NEED TO PROMOTE THE IAEA
[...] (C) Summary: In discussions about the Nuclear Fuel Bank with Norway's Ambassador for Disarmament Affairs, the official emphasized the hesitance of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries and offered his counsel that Fuel Bank supporters such as the U.S. and Norway must present the proposal "attra [...]
2009-08-18 14:30:00Embassy OsloCONFIDENTIALENRG UEU KNNP IAEA KU NO AE SW
09PARIS832FRANCE-UAE DEFENSE AGREEMENT: NOT A NUCLEAR
[...] (S) SUMMARY: France's defense agreement with the UAE, signed during President Sarkozy's May 25-26 visit, is one of the first major efforts to operationalize a strategy set out in the Defense White Paper of 2008. This strategy called for a focus on the Gulf region and for defense agreements de [...]
2009-06-22 15:49:00Embassy ParisSECRETMARR MCAP MNUC PINS PREL FR AE
09RIGA547LATVIA: NO IMMEDIATE PLAN TO ESTABLISH IRAN AIR
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-12 13:38:00Embassy RigaCONFIDENTIALEAIR PGOV PREL LG IR AE
09RIYADH1156SAUDI MINISTER OF STATE MADANI ON UAE, YEMEN,
[...] (C) During a September 2 meeting on other topics reported septel, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Nizar Madani also informed Charge of Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal's current travel plans; downplayed the significance of recent Saudi-UAE disagreements; said the GCC was discussin [...]
2009-09-05 09:01:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UNGA SA AM AE YM
09RIYADH1474SAUDI ARABIA VS. UAE: KUWAIT THE REFEREE?
[...] (C) Saudi officials have continually downplayed reports of Saudi-UAE friction (ref C) during the last several months, characterizing it as a "light problem" (ref B) that will be "fixed in the near future" (ref A). While post's GCC contacts remain generally tight-lipped, the Kuwaitis have tol [...]
2009-11-04 13:54:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SA KU AE
09RIYADH325FOOD IMPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] Agriculture Officer met with GCC representatives February 16 to discuss ref food import regulations. The GCC Food Safety Committee is awaiting a report from the Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) which will be presented during a committee meeting in Dubai February 21-23. Econoff reache [...]
2009-02-18 13:22:00Embassy RiyadhUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD PREL AE BA KU MU SA
09RIYADH817NAIF CONFIRMS UAE BORDER DELAYS CAUSED BY NEW
[...] (SBU) In recent comments to the media, Interior Minister Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz confirmed the recent delays at the Saudi - UAE land border crossings at Al-Batha and Al-Ghuwaifat were due to the recently-imposed requirement that all first-time entrants to the Kingdom be fingerprinted (see r [...]
2009-06-21 10:29:00Embassy RiyadhCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON PREL SA AE
09STATE101976UPDATE ON OCTOBER 1, 2009 UAE VISA REQUIREMENT
[...] The UAE government transition to its new visa policy will take place on October 1, 2009. Effective this date, all persons traveling to the UAE on a U.S. diplomatic or official passport must obtain a visa prior to arrival. As with any new policy, we expect that there will be a few bumps alon [...]
2009-09-30 21:09:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCVIS APER AMGT AE AF
09STATE11146NUCLEAR COOPERATION WITH NON-NPT STATES
[...] (U) Embassy Abu Dhabi is requested to deliver points in para 4 to appropriate host country government officials. End action request. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (S) As reported by Post via email, on December 18, 2008 the Pakistani Embassy in [...]
2009-02-06 19:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC XB ZP ZO AE PK
09STATE112489NEA: INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-30 22:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG AG BH EG AE LY MU LE
09STATE117185CODEL CHAMBLISS - NOV 24-29
[...] SENATOR SAXBY CHAMBLISS, MEMBER OF THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE (SASC),HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO LEAD A CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AFGHANISTAN, AND PAKISTAN DURING THE PERIOD OF NOV 24-29, 2009. THE PURPOSE OF THE TRIP IS TO MEET WITH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LEADERS IN [...]
2009-11-13 13:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN AE AF PK
09STATE118976BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050198209 for the export of a United States Munitions List (USML)-controlled Transponder/In [...]
2009-11-18 15:11:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE119537BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a pre-license check on application 050198941 for the export of a United States Munitions List (USML)-controlled Audio Panel to [...]
2009-11-19 16:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE124058BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050021404 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled night vision device [...]
2009-12-03 20:14:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE126236REPLY FROM SECRETARY CLINTON TO UAE FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (U) Please deliver the following reply from Secretary Clinton to UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. There will be no signed original. 2. (U) BEGIN TEXT. Dear Mr. Minister: Thank you for your kind letter inviting a delegation from the United States to attend the third [...]
2009-12-10 02:19:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL KGHG AE
09STATE130560KUDOS TO DUBAI AND ABU DHABI FOR EXCELLENT
[...] (SBU) EEB appreciates Embassy Abu Dhabi's and Congen Dubai's timely, consistent, and astute reporting on the recent Dubai World debt crisis and related financial events. These cables have been extremely helpful in laying out the broader political and economic policy challenges posed by the deb [...]
2009-12-23 17:48:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV ETRD PREL AE
09STATE131801TERRORIST FINANCE: ACTION REQUEST FOR SENIOR
[...] (U) This is an action request cable. Please see para 3. 2. (S/NF) Summary: In August 2009, Special Representative to the President for Afghanistan and Pakistan (S/SRAP) Ambassador Richard Holbrooke in coordination with the Department of Treasury established the interagency Illicit Finance Task Fo [...]
2009-12-30 13:28:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNEFIN KTFN PTER PINR PREL PK KU AE QA SA
09STATE14577ACTION REQUEST: RUSSIA S-300 MISSILE TO IRAN
[...] (SBU) This is an action request for Posts in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Kuwait City, Manama, and Riyadh. Please see para 7. Summary and Background ------------------------------------------ 2. (C) Posts are requested to raise with appropriate government officials our concerns about Russia [...]
2009-02-18 00:30:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL RS BA KU AE EG JO IS IR
09STATE17021BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment end-use check on license number 050020258 for the export of defense hardware to the United Arab Emirates (U.A. [...]
2009-02-24 19:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC AE ID KOMC
09STATE1760IRISL AND OASIS FREIGHT AGENCY TO CHANGE NAMES IN
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S/REL UAE, FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY, UK, ISRAEL) The United States has information that as of mid-November 2008, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and its UAE-based subsidiary, Oa [...]
2009-01-08 16:31:00Secretary of StateSECRETKNNP MNUC AE IR GM
09STATE18768BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-02-27 21:00:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE21428COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE PAPERS FOR UAE
[...] (U) Post is requested to deliver the three Counterproliferation Task Force (CTF) papers in para two to appropriate UAEG officials. Word versions of these papers will be sent via email to Post along with the CTF agenda. End action request. 2. (S//REL UAE) Begin CTF Papers: ---------- [...]
2009-03-06 22:35:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC AE
09STATE2425UAE-BASED FRONT COMPANY FOR IRANIAN PROCUREMENT
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (S) The United States has information indicating that in November 2008, the United Arab Emirates-based entity Alkaen Equipment and Industrial Supplies LLC placed an order with Germany's MPS Electronic Vertriebs GmbH for a quantit [...]
2009-01-09 20:13:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA GM FR IR AE
09STATE24945(S) NEW INFORMATION ON IRANIAN ARMS TRANFERS TO
[...] (U) This is an urgent action request to Embassies Amman and Cairo. Please deliver as soon as possible. Please see paragraphs 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (S/NF) We have received information that Iran intends to ship a cargo of lethal military equipment to Syria with onward tran [...]
2009-03-17 00:29:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC MASS AE MU SA YM IR SU
09STATE30022ALTERNATIVES TO MANAS AIRBASE
[...] (S) Department requests that all action addressees draw on the objectives and background below to assess the receptivity of the governments of Bahrain, Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to U.S. use of, respectively, Isa Air Base, al-Masirah, al-Thumrait (and potentially limited support at [...]
2009-03-27 23:23:00Secretary of StateSECRETAE MU KG BA MARR MOPS PGOV PREL
09STATE34777MARCH 19 COUNTERPROLIFERATION TASK FORCE
[...] (U) Post is requested to deliver the nonpapers in para 13 to appropriate host country government officials. End action request. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) The fourth U.S. ) UAE Counterproliferation Task Force (CTF) was held on March 19 in Abu Dhabi at the level of Assistant Secre [...]
2009-04-09 12:54:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC XB ZP ZO AE
09STATE36416COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
[...] No summary [...]
2009-04-14 12:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDCASC ASEC AE
09STATE37319U.S. INDICTMENT OF IRANIAN PROCUREMENT NETWORK
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) On April 6, 2009, the Justice Department announced that Baktash Fattahi, an Iranian national, was arrested and charged, along with ten other defendants, with participating in a conspiracy to export U.S.-ma [...]
2009-04-15 20:37:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL KNNP MNUC AE
09STATE41911FOLLOW-UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of defense hardware to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent 60 days ago (reftel). We request an update from Post regarding the status of this case. If Post has alrea [...]
2009-04-27 14:54:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC AE KOMC
09STATE41916FOLLOW-UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of defense hardware to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent over 45 days ago. We request an update from Post regarding the status of this case. If Post has already r [...]
2009-04-27 15:01:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC AE KOMC
09STATE52061BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2009-05-21 13:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE52186(C) UAE LEADERSHIP REACTIONS TO TORTURE
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS ARE INTERESTED IN RECENT TORTURE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ISSA BIN ZAYID AL NUHAYYAN, PARTICULARLY WITH THE RECENT PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF A VIDEO IMPLICATING HIM. AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT, ANALYSTS WOULD APPRECIATE REPORTING ON THESE ALLEGATIONS. A. (S) WHAT HAV [...]
2009-05-21 15:37:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PGOV AE
09STATE5567FOLLOW-UP TO INFORMATION
[...] (U) This is an action request to Embassies Abu Dhabi, Khartoum, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sanaa. Please deliver immediately. Please see paragraph 4. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (S/NF) Ref A asked Sudan to stop flights from Sudan which we believed are carrying lethal military equipment. Earli [...]
2009-01-22 01:05:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC MASS AE MU SA YM IR SU
09STATE57478CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM SRAP HOLBROOKE TO NEW
[...] Please deliver the following message from Special Representative Holbrooke to Ambassador Shamsi. Signed original will follow. Original copies will be sent to German Special Representative Muetzelburg and Italian Special Representative Ianucci. 2. Begin Text: Dear Ambassador Shamsi: [...]
2009-06-04 13:44:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAF PK AE
09STATE61338UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- 2009 TIP REPORT: PRESS
[...] This is an action cable; see paras 5 through 7 and 10. 2. On June 16, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, the Secretary will release the 2009 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at a press conference in the Department's press briefing room. This release will receive substantial coverage in domestic an [...]
2009-06-14 23:41:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDKTIP ELAB KCRM KPAO KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG AE
09STATE62467BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Posts' assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050096081 for the export of electronic communications equipment to Pakistan. Posts are reque [...]
2009-06-17 12:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC PK AE
09STATE66697KUDOS TO IRPO AND IRAN WATCHERS FOR SUSTAINED
[...] (SBU) On behalf of the Department and the wider government community, I extend our sincere gratitude to each IRPO officer and Iran Watcher for sustained excellence in reporting on the continually changing situation in post-election Iran. 2. (SBU) The disturbing events that have transpired i [...]
2009-06-26 21:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL TX IZ TU UK GM AJ AE IR
09STATE66951BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT END-USE CHECK
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 2-4. 2. The Department's Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (PM/DTCC) requests Post's assistance in conducting a post-shipment check on license 050103618 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) - controlled remote control u [...]
2009-06-29 14:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE71311(S) TIES BETWEEN PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYSTS, IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS FROM THE PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN, HAVE A KEEN INTEREST IN ANY AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON PAKISTANI AND AFGHAN DIASPORA POPULATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA AND THE GULF STATES. AMBASSADOR HOLBROOKE IS INTEREST [...]
2009-07-09 21:44:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR AE AF BA KU MU PK SA YM
09STATE71850DEMARCHE: SUPPORT FOR THE LEBANESE ARMY
[...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraphs three through six. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Posts are requested to seek host government support for the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and, specifically, to request funding for the purchase, upgrade, and transfer of 56 of Jordan's U.S.- [...]
2009-07-10 16:46:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKU LE PREL PTER QA SA AE
09STATE77702GUIDANCE: DRAFT NATO-UAE AGREEMENT ON AWACS BASING
[...] (C/REL TO NATO) Washington accepts for discussion the draft MOU text (ref A) with the addition of a new Article 2 on Scope (see Paragraph 2). All subsequent paragraphs should be renumbered accordingly. In addition, all references to the signatory Parties should have a capital letter P. 2. [...]
2009-07-24 23:20:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAE AF MOPS NATO PREL
09STATE82240(S) EFFORTS BY UAE-BASED FIRM TO PROVIDE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Abu Dhabi, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: The United States has information that in June 2009, the UAE-based firm Eliya General Trading was working to provide specialty alloys produced by the German firm NMT GmbH to Iran's Kian Metals Com [...]
2009-08-07 12:15:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA AE GM IR
09STATE82271(S) EFFORTS BY UAE-BASED FIRM TO PROVIDE
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: The United States has information that in June 2009, the UAE-based firm Eliya General Trading was working to provide specialty alloys produced by the German firm NMT GmbH to Iran's Kian Metals Compan [...]
2009-08-07 13:30:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL MNUC ETTC KSCA GM AE IR
09STATE8319ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP TO IRANIAN FLIGHTS
[...] (U) This is an urgent action request to Embassies Abu Dhabi, Khartoum, Muscat, Riyadh, and Sanaa. Please deliver as soon as feasible. Please see paragraphs 4 and 5. ---------- Background ---------- 2. (S/NF) Ref A expanded the action in Ref B to include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Yemen, [...]
2009-01-30 02:38:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC MASS AE MU SA YM IR SU
09STATE86453FOLLOW-UP: BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: POST-SHIPMENT
[...] According to our records, we have not yet received a response to subject Blue Lantern request regarding the export of remote control units to the United Arab Emirates. This request was sent on 29 June 2009, over 45 days ago. We request an update from Post regarding the status of this case. I [...]
2009-08-19 17:35:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE87162IRAN'S FEDCO CONTINUES EFFORTS TO PROCURE FRENCH
[...] (U) This is an action request. Embassy Berlin, please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) Background: In January 2009, the United States shared information with Germany that the UAE-based firm Alkaen Equipment and Industrial Supplies LLC placed an order with Germany's MPS Electronic Vertriebs GmbH fo [...]
2009-08-21 12:54:00Secretary of StateSECRETMTCRE PARM PREL ETTC KSCA GM AE IR
09STATE88639FOLLOW UP ON COUNTERPROLIFERATION CASES
[...] (U) Post is requested to draw from the points in para 4 with appropriate host country government officials. End action request. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (S) Washington seeks updates on a number of proliferation-related cases that we have [...]
2009-08-25 19:05:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC ZP AE
09STATE89001(SBU) KUDOS FOR REPORTING ON GAZA STRIP
[...] (S/NF) WASHINGTON ANALYTS WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION FOR REF REPORTING WHICH, TOGETHER WITH OTHER REPORTING, PROVIDED EXCELLENT INSIGHTS INTO THE ACTIVITIES OF PALESTINIAN TERRORIST GROUPS, THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN TERRORIST OPERATIONS INSIDE EGYPT, AND THE CONTACTS AND NETWORKS OF [...]
2009-08-26 15:22:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPINR PTER AE BA IR IS IZ JO KU LE MU QA SA SY YM
09STATE8952(S) POSSIBLE IRANIAN ARMS SHIPMENTS
[...] (U) NIACT precedence is justified by urgent operational information. Cable should be transmitted at OOB. 2. (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 5. ---------- Background ---------- 3. (S/NF) Washington has been working with several governments to prevent Iranian air [...]
2009-01-31 06:53:00Secretary of StateSECRET//NOFORNPARM PREL ETTC MASS IR SU AE YM CD
09STATE91868DISPOSITION OF INTERDICTED CARGOES
[...] (U) Post is requested to deliver the points (para 5) and the nonpaper (para 6) to appropriate host country government officials. End action request. ---------------------- SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND ---------------------- 2. (S) The UAE has, since at least 2006, raised with the U.S. the [...]
2009-09-03 14:10:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL KNNP MNUC ZP AE
09STATE97937COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST: AMBASSADOR GOLDBERG
[...] (C) Department requests country clearance for Ambassador Philip Goldberg, U.S. Coordinator for Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1874, and his delegation, listed in para 4, to travel to Abu Dhabi and Cairo from September 30-October 5 for consultations with host government [...]
2009-09-21 20:42:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALAMGT KN KNNP OTRA PARM PREL EG AE
09STATE99613BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-24 18:03:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE99614BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-24 18:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE99615BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-24 18:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE99617BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-24 18:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE99618BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-24 18:05:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09STATE99619BLUE LANTERN: VERIFYING BONA FIDES OF REGISTERED
[...] This is an Action Request. See paragraphs 3-4. 2. U.S. embassies have frequently inquired about the legitimacy of arms export transactions involving U.S. contractors and host-country partners in support of U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, or other U.S. government programs. The Depar [...]
2009-09-24 18:06:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
09TOKYO1158GOJ REPORTS UAE PREFERENCES FOR NUCLEAR PLANT
[...] (C//NF) Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Nuclear Energy Policy Planning Division Deputy Director Junichi Yokota commented on the UAE's selection of three international consortia to bid on its upcoming nuclear plant tender during a May 18 meeting with Emboffs (to be reported sept [...]
2009-05-21 06:12:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNENRG TRGY NRR PUNE KNNP PGOV ECON ETRD AE JA
09TOKYO1579GOJ REQUEST TO COORDINATE NUCLEAR ISSUES RELATED
[...] (U) Please see action request contained in para 10. 2. (C) Summary: Senior working level MOFA officials are interested in deepening cooperation with the U.S. to further non-proliferation efforts with third countries. Particular instances listed where MOFA would like to work more closely [...]
2009-07-12 21:52:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL PUNE ENRG TRGY KNNP MY AE KS JP
09TOKYO667STATUS OF JAPANESE NEGOTIATIONS ON NUCLEAR
[...] (C) Summary: Econoff met with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) International Nuclear Energy Cooperation Division Principal Deputy Director Zantaro Naganuma March 23 to discuss Japan's negotiations with Russia and the UAE to sign Peaceful Use Agreements for Nuclear Energy. Naganuma said t [...]
2009-03-25 03:51:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPARM ENRG TRGY NRR MNUC PUNE RS AE JA
09TORONTO213UAE CHARITY FUNDS TORONTO DE-RADICALIZATION EFFORTS
[...] (C/NF) Muhammed Robert Heft, director of the Paradise Forever (P4E) center in Toronto, traveled to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in late August and early September, accompanied by Toronto-area Liberal federal MP Derek Lee. Heft and Lee met with officials of P4E's principal benefactor, the Mohammed Bin [...]
2009-09-09 20:09:00Consulate TorontoCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER KISL PREL CA AE
09USNATO232KUWAIT FORCES NATO TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR
[...] (U) SUMMARY: In a June 3 meeting with the North Atlantic Council (NAC),representatives from the four Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) countries pledged to work both in and out of the ICI structure with NATO on issues of common concern, such as piracy. The Kuwaiti Ambassador argued that [...]
2009-06-05 15:12:00Mission USNATOUNCLASSIFIEDNATO PGOV PREL BA KU QA AE MU SA
09USNATO305SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS IN NATO'S ISAF AWACS
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: NATO's efforts to deploy AWACS aircraft in support of its ISAF operation in Afghanistan suffered a serious blow on July 15 when Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister indicated that overflight clearance would not be quickly forthcoming. In a meeting of the North Atlantic Council later [...]
2009-07-15 18:51:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV MOPS NATO MARR AF AJ IO AE ZK XF
09USNATO315NATO AWACS IN THE UAE TO SUPPORT ISAF - LEGAL
[...] (C) Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Operations Lawrence Rossin on July 20 briefed Allies in the Political Committee about difficulties and potential opportunities in his negotiations with the UAE regarding the potential of basing NATO AWACS at al-Ain airbase in support of the ISAF opera [...]
2009-07-20 18:38:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALNATO PREL MOPS AE AF
09USNATO318RFG: DRAFT NATO-UAE AGREEMENT ON AWACS BASING
[...] (SBU) This is a request for guidance. See paragraph 3. 2. (C/REL NATO) The NATO International Staff (IS) has distributed a draft Memorandum of Understanding between the United Arab Emirates and NATO for the basing of NATO AWACS planes, and the stationing of related NATO personnel, in the U [...]
2009-07-23 17:59:00Mission USNATOSECRET//NOFORNNATO PREL MOPS AE AF
09USNATO484RFG: NATO SYG DROPS BOMBSHELL IN ABU DHABI RELATING TO MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS AND ALLIANCE POLICY
[...] No summary [...]
2009-10-29 09:15:00Mission USNATOCONFIDENTIALPREL NATO KPAL IS AE
10ABUDHABI103UAE 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 10:51:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PINS CJAN AE
10ABUDHABI104EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI105D/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 09:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF AE IR
10ABUDHABI106AMBASSADOR 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 08:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR KPAO HA AE
10ABUDHABI107D/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 09:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PTER EFIN AE IR AF
10ABUDHABI11Abu 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 13:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PGOV PINR CASC AE
10ABUDHABI110UAE 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 12:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS AORC AE
10ABUDHABI111UAE 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 13:37:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID YM AE
10ABUDHABI118OUTREACH ON LONDON CONFERENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-26 12:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EAID PGOV EFIN ECON AF AE
10ABUDHABI128UAE 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 07:56:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL KPAL AE
10ABUDHABI130DOD 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 11:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AE
10ABUDHABI158UAE 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 13:02:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM EAID TBIO IAEA AORC CDG ENRG MNUC PGOV PREL AE
10ABUDHABI160WELCOMING 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 14:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV MASS ECON AE
10ABUDHABI164MEETING 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 08:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KTIA AE
10ABUDHABI192UAE Energy Officers
[...] No summary [...]
2010-02-09 09:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG AE
10ABUDHABI194SCENESETTER 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 09:40:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PGOV PREL EFIN BEXP MARR AE
10ABUDHABI196UAE: 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 12:09:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL 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 12:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV KGHG ENRG AE
10ABUDHABI202TFHA01: 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 13:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL ECON PGOV PREF HA AE
10ABUDHABI212UAE 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 13:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSENV ENRG KGHG PGOV AE
10ABUDHABI214UAE 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 13:41:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON EFIN AF AE
10ABUDHABI222EXTRANCHECK: 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 04:36:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI224EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI226EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI228EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:16:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI230EXTRANCHECK: 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 09:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI232EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:34:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI246SCENESETTER 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 12:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET SENV KGHG AE
10ABUDHABI262KUDOS FOR LEAHY VETTING
[...] No summary [...]
2010-02-22 12:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV 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 15:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF IR AE
10ABUDHABI270UAE 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 12:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG KNNP PGOV AE
10ABUDHABI272BLUE LANTERN PRE-LICENSE CHECK - APPLICATION 050209929
[...] No summary [...]
2010-02-23 12:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC AE
10ABUDHABI29UAE 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 15:25:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF AE IR YM
10ABUDHABI3Meeting on Disposition of Seized Cargoes
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-06 13:48:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PARM MNUC ETTC KNNP IR AE
10ABUDHABI31UAE 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 06:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALSENV KGHG ENRG AE
10ABUDHABI33UAE 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 09:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV PREL PTER EFIN AF IR YM AE
10ABUDHABI34EXTRANCHECK: 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 04:42:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI35UAE 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 11:18:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID YM AE
10ABUDHABI36EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI39UAE 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 12:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN PTER PGOV PINR AF AE
10ABUDHABI41CZECH 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 12:39:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP TRGY EZ AE
10ABUDHABI43Case 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 13:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PREL PGOV AE
10ABUDHABI47HAMAS 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 13:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER PINR KPAL KWBG KCRM IS SY AE
10ABUDHABI53Moving 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 08:59:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL KTIA EFIN PTER AE
10ABUDHABI54EXTRANCHECK: 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 05:14:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI55SCENESETTER 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 13:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN ECON EINV ENRG PTER PGOV AE
10ABUDHABI56EXTRANCHECK: 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 07:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10ABUDHABI57UAE 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 13:24:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNEFIN PTER PGOV PINR PK AF AE
10ABUDHABI59Country 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 17:15:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALMARR MOPS MASS PREL AE
10ABUDHABI6ABU 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 12:30:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EFIN PGOV PREL YM AE
10ABUDHABI65UAE 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 09:03:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL ELAB KTIP AE
10ABUDHABI69UAE - 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 11:35:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR MOPS AE
10ABUDHABI7ABU 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 10:11:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPGOV SOCI KIPR ECON ENRG AE
10ABUDHABI70UAE 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 05:48:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL AF AE
10ABUDHABI71UAE 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 13:57:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV PREL KTIP KCRM AE
10ABUDHABI72UAE INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2010
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-19 06:00:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB KTDB PGOV OPIC USTR AE
10ABUDHABI73UAE 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 14:21:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL UNSC ETTC IR AE
10ABUDHABI77UAE 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 08:33:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINS PTER YM AE
10ABUDHABI80TFHA01: 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 14:01:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREL ECON PGOV PREF HA AE
10ABUDHABI85UAE 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 12:06:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM UNSC ETTC IR CH AE
10ABUDHABI87UAE'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 10:50:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPGOV EFIN PREL IZ AE
10ABUDHABI89PROGRESS 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 11:52:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSENV KGHG ENRG PGOV AE
10ABUDHABI9(S) US-UAE FURTHER COOPERATION TO DISRUPT TALIBAN FINANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-07 13:10:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNECON PTER KTFN AE AF EFIN
10ABUDHABI91CODEL 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 04:23:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETTC KTIP UNSC IR AE
10ABUDHABI95UAE 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 11:38:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNSENV KGHG PREL AE
10ABUDHABI96PERSONALLY 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 14:13:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL MARR HA AE
10ABUDHABI97CODEL 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 12:46:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV ETTC UNSC IR AE
10ABUDHABI98EXTRANCHECK: 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 08:43:00Embassy Abu DhabiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP ETRD ETTC AE
10BERLIN117(S) IRAN-BOUND SIEMENS COMPUTERS REMAIN STUCK IN DUBAI
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-27 17:01:00Embassy BerlinSECRETPARM PREL MNUC IR AE UK CH GM
10CASABLANCA9DUBAI WOES REVERBERATE IN MOROCCO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The net value of United Arab Emirates (UAE) foreign direct investment in Morocco reached USD 606 million in 2008, a staggering increase from the USD 15 million invested in 2002. To fuel this expansion, the UAE employed a calculated strategy, which entailed pursuing long-term inv [...]
2010-01-21 13:26:00Consulate CasablancaCONFIDENTIALEINV EFIN ECON PGOV PREL AE MO
10DUBAI1RAK Airport Sleepy, but with Residual Russian Connection
[...] (C) Summary: The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Airport is attempting to reinvent itself as a cargo transit point for the RAK Free Zone in the wake of RAK Airways suspension of regular commercial flights in late 2008. The airport is also working to distance itself from its reputation as a transport facilitat [...]
2010-01-07 07:41:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PGOV PREL AE
10DUBAI11UAE HOSTS PAKISTAN INVESMENT FORUM
[...] (U) SUMMARY: The Foreign Ministers of the UAE and Pakistan co-hosted on January 26 a Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) conference to promote public-private partnership (PPP) in Pakistan. The conference sought to encourage regional and international interest in investment opportunities in P [...]
2010-02-04 13:24:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE PK
10DUBAI13UAE's RAS AL KHAIMAH: OPEN FOR BUSINESS, BUT STRUGGLING TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Ras Al-Khaimah's (RAK) effort to grow its economy by offering incentives to international investors has attracted primarily small-scale traders, including from Iran, and thereby drawn scrutiny from UAE federal authorities concerned about illicit Iranian activity in the country. O [...]
2010-02-07 10:44:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AE
10DUBAI14UAE Media Reaction: New TSA Security Screening
[...] SUMMARY: Emirati editorials this week express anger and disappointment over new TSA air screening measures of U.S.-bound passengers from 14 specific countries. While acknowledging a need to address terrorist threats, the recent screening measures are widely decried as discriminatory and rac [...]
2010-01-07 13:26:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP KPAO KMDR AE
10DUBAI15Blue Lantern: Pre-License Check on Licenses 050209916 and
[...] (SBU) Poloff conducted a Blue Lantern pre-license end-use check with with Claremont Aviation CEO Mahmood Rattansi and Claremont Aviation Vice President Manny Gamboa on January 27 as requested in reftel. Claremont Aviation was previously "Claremont Real Estate." Rattansi changed the name of th [...]
2010-02-08 11:01:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC KOMC AE
10DUBAI19UAE RELEASES DETAILS OF HAMAS ASSASSINATION SUSPECTS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dubai police have publicly released details of their investigation into the January 19 assassination of senior Hamas commander Mahmoud al Mabhouh. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Chief of Dubai Police, held a press conference on February 15 in which he shared informa [...]
2010-02-17 13:24:00Consulate DubaiSECRETPREL ASEC PTER IS AE
10DUBAI25RAK and Sharjah Customs Authorities Seek Capacity Building
[...] (C) Summary: In early February, Emboffs met with Customs and Port Officials in the Northern Emirates of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Sharjah to discuss EXBS training programs for customs officers. ISN officer and regional EXBS officer provided an overview of the EXBS program, provided background inform [...]
2010-02-21 06:56:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALETRD ETTC PREL PGOV AE
10DUBAI27Iranian Gas Deliveries to Sharjah Remain on Hold
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Sharjah-based Crescent Petroleum executives tell Consul General that the company's project to purchase unprocessed sour gas from Iran's Salman gas field remains suspended pending Iranian completion of export facilities to deliver the gas. But they believe progress is underway, due [...]
2010-02-25 09:55:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL ETTC IR IZ AE
10DUBAI29U.S. Credit Cards linked to Mabhouh Assassination
[...] (C//NF) Summary: The Dubai Police released new details of their investigation into the killing of Hamas leader Mahmoud al Mabhouh February 24, including the names of an additional 15 suspects (bringing the total to 26) and the numbers of 14 credit cards issued by a U.S. bank allegedly used by t [...]
2010-02-25 10:51:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ASEC PTER IS AE
10DUBAI34U.S. Companies Seek Overdue Payment in Dubai
[...] (SBU) Summary: Following months of advocacy by the Consul General and FCS, some Dubai government-linked companies have begun initial steps to address outstanding payments owed to U.S. companies that provided services and delivered on projects during Dubai's property boom. Dubai Holding, a co [...]
2010-01-26 09:19:00Consulate DubaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETRD ECON PGOV AE
10DUBAI5Labor Strike Over Unpaid Wages
[...] (C) Summary: On December 22, 60 Robust Contracting Company staff employees went on strike over three months' unpaid wages. This is the third known labor strike in 2009 (reftel). Representatives from the Ministry of Labor (MOL),Dubai Police, and National Committee to Combat Human Trafficking a [...]
2010-01-24 12:55:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALELAB PHUM PGOV EFIN KTIP AE
10DUBAI7Dubai-based Companies Transition to New Wage Protection
[...] (C) Summary: The UAE Ministry of Labor (MOL) issued a decree on the "protection of wages" in September 2009 affecting all the emirates, including Dubai. The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary payment system meant to shield the UAE's massive foreign labor population from dela [...]
2010-01-25 12:37:00Consulate DubaiCONFIDENTIALELAB PHUM EFIN KTIP PGOV AE
10KABUL328AMBASSADOR'S COURTESY CALL ON FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) Summary: In the Ambassador's meeting with new Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmay Rassoul on January 23, they concurred that the London Conference will serve as a symbol of a new start for Afghanistan and deliberated how to further emphasize reintegration and reconciliation. Rassoul confirm [...]
2010-01-26 11:05:00Embassy KabulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD AF EG AE XF
10SANAA107ROYG REQUESTS U.S. FUNDING FOR TOP TEN ECONOMIC
[...] (U) This is an action request: see paragraph eight. SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Seeking to jumpstart a moribund economic-reform effort announced in August 2009, presidential son Ahmed Ali Saleh has brought in the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey and Company to help implement three of the Top T [...]
2010-01-20 14:45:00Embassy SanaaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON ENRG PREL PGOV UK FR GM AE SA YM
10SEOUL2ROK FM YU ON ROK'S COMPREHENSIVE DEAL WITH UAE
[...] (C) ROK Foreign Minister Yu Myung-Hwan hosted a one-on-one breakfast with Ambassador Stephens on December 30, and opened with a long description of the ROK-UAE nuclear plant deal. Other subjects covered in the breakfast will be reported septel. 2. (C) ROK Foreign Minister Yu Myung Hwan e [...]
2010-01-04 04:16:00Embassy SeoulCONFIDENTIALECON ENRG KNNP PGOV EINV ETRD AE KS
10SHANGHAI60DEFLATING ZHEJIANG'S PROPERTY BUBBLE
[...] (SBU) Summary: Financial sector contacts in East China's Zhejiang Province see signs of a property bubble forming, but some are awaiting more economic data before committing to rigid government controls over the real estate sector. As a result, financial system regulators are somewhat divide [...]
2010-02-26 11:30:00Consulate ShanghaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH AE
10STATE10991DEFER NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO THE UAE
[...] Due to an overwhelming number of VIP visitors and local events anticipated in the month of February, Mission UAE requests that all non-essential travel to the UAE be deferred until March 15, 2010. 2. Mission UAE will receive an OIG Inspection and at least four VIP visits, as well as host [...]
2010-02-03 19:02:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDAPER AMGT AE OVIP
10STATE5426BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE END-USE CHECK
[...] No summary [...]
2010-01-20 15:04:00Secretary of StateUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMC AE
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