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05ABUDHABI2180	MFA UNDER SECRETARY MEETS NDU DELEGATION [...] (C) Summary: MFA Under Secretary Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi met May 14 with Ambassador and a visiting delegation from the National Defense University's (NDU) National War College and reviewed the UAE's security concerns, and the political reform trends that are under way in the region. Al Noaim [...]	2005-05-16 09:13:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL KDEM PGOV IZ IR SA TC

05ABUDHABI2195	UAE ACCESS STUDENTS: "I THOUGHT THAT AMERICANS [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-17 03:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC SCUL XF TC
05ABUDHABI224	2005 Investment Climate Statement, United Arab Emirates [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-12 10:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON OPIC KTDB USTR TC
05ABUDHABI231	ASD RODMAN MEETS UAE MINDEF MOHAMMED BIN RASHID [...] (C) Summary: In a January 11 meeting with Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Minister of Defense Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (MBR),ASD Rodman expressed USG appreciation for UAE's contributions to our counter-terror and counter-proliferation efforts. In response to a question on Iraq, ASD Rodman outli [...]	2005-01-16 04:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	MASS MOPS MARR PREL IR IQ TC
05ABUDHABI2358	UAE HOSTS UN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN [...] Summary. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sweden co-hosted a meeting in Abu Dhabi on 9 May to discuss coordination of international humanitarian assistance. The meeting was part of an evolving campaign to engage emerging donors in humanitarian response activities. Each the participating c [...]	2005-05-25 09:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PREF UN TC
05ABUDHABI2365	UAE HOLDS CAMEL RACE WITHOUT BOY JOCKEYS [...] (SBU) On May 19, Emirates TV station carried a live broadcast of a camel race featuring jockeys whose age and weight appeared to conform with camel racing guidelines adopted by the UAE Government in mid-March (ref B). Embassy officers who watched the race on television noted that the jockeys [...]	2005-05-25 12:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ELAB TC
05ABUDHABI2437	REACTION TO TIP REPORT: UAEG EXPECTED TIER 3 [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with MFA Under Secretary Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi June 1 to deliver the 2005 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, ranking the UAE at Tier 3, and the companion mini-action plan. Ambassador also discussed the TIP report and action plan with director for internationa [...]	2005-06-01 11:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM ELAB KWMN TC
05ABUDHABI2489	BASRAH MEDIA REPORTING TRIP - "TELL THEM THAT OUR DOOR IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS." [...] (U) Summary. On May 18-21 PA Abu Dhabi conducted a media- reporting trip for Abu Dhabi TV, Arabic Language daily Al-Ittihad and monthly Gulf Defense Magazine to Basrah, Iraq to highlight Basrah political and economic stability and UK/Iraqi joint military training activities. The group met wit [...]	2005-06-05 12:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR IZ TC
05ABUDHABI2495	UAE LEADERS COMMITTED TO TIP PLAN FOLLOW THROUGH [...] (C) Summary. The UAE leadership has reacted calmly to the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Tier 3 designation and action plan. UAE leaders designated Presidential Affairs Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed to oversee the plan's implementation and have asked two specific questions about the action [...]	2005-06-06 04:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM ELAB TC
05ABUDHABI2497	POST VIEWS ON OUTREACH TO IRAQIS IN UAE [...] (C) Summary: The Embassy has considered ways to accelerate engagement with Iraq's Sunni Arab community (ref A),and believes that there could be a role for the UAEG in using its good offices to bring together U.S. and ITG officials with influential Sunni leaders. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Moh [...]	2005-06-06 04:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM IZ TC
05ABUDHABI2500	RELIGIOUS LEADERS DISCUSS QU'RAN DESECRATION [...] (SBU) DURING A MEETING MAY 24 WITH UAE RELIGIOUS ADVISOR, DR. ALI AL HASHEMI, AND A MEETING MAY 31 WITH MINISTRY OF JUSTICE UNDER SECRETARY FOR ISLAMIC AFFAIRS, DR. MOHAMED JUMA AL MEHAIRI, POL CHIEF DISCUSSED THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING THE DESECRATION OF THE HOLY QU'RAN AT THE DETENTION FACIL [...]	2005-06-06 06:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM KIRF KISL TC
05ABUDHABI2512	UAEG REQUESTS INFORMATION ON U.S. POSITION ON G-4 [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 3. 2. (SBU) In a June 6 meeting, MFA International Organizations Director Yacoub Al-Hosani asked Econchief if the Embassy could provide him with any information on the U.S. position with regard to the draft G-4 resolution on UN reform. Al-Hosa [...]	2005-06-06 09:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL UN TC
05ABUDHABI2528	CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS SEE UAE INTEREST IN FTA [...] (SBU) Summary: A group of eight House and Senate staffers visited the UAE from May 28 to June 1 at the invitation of the UAEG to discuss FTA issues. UAEG interlocutors stressed the close relationship between the U.S. and the UAE and their interest in a mutually beneficial FTA. Information Min [...]	2005-06-07 09:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECON ELAB OVIP OREP TC FTA
05ABUDHABI2529	UAE ONE STEP CLOSER TO RATIFYING TWO ANTI-TERROR [...] The UAE Cabinet of Ministers approved, on June 6, the accession to two UN Conventions on Terrorism -- the 1999 Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism and the 1997 Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings. This decision brings the UAE one step closer to formal [...]	2005-06-07 09:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KTFN TC
05ABUDHABI2543	AUSTRALIANS GENERALLY SATISFIED WITH FTA [...] (C) Summary: On June 7, lead Australian negotiator Stephan Deady told Ambassador that he was "quite pleased" with the results of the second round of FTA negotiations, although the talks are still in a very preliminary stage. The Australians plan to move the agreement forward, but are not going [...]	2005-06-08 09:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL AS TC FTA
05ABUDHABI2559	PAKISTAN'S MUSHARRAF ON OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE UAE [...] (C) Summary: Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf paid his first official visit to the UAE since President Khalifa succeeded the late Sheikh Zayed last November. During the June 4-5 visit, the two leaders discussed the war on terror, Pakistan's internal political stability, Pakistan's ties wit [...]	2005-06-08 10:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER ECON PK TC
05ABUDHABI257	DEMARCHE ON IAEA COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS [...] (C) On January 16, Pol Chief and G-8 representatives (France, Japan, Russia, Italy, Canada, and UK -- Germany had a schedule conflict) jointly delivered reftel points to MFA Director for International Organizations, Yacub Al Hosani. Pol Chief also provided Al Hosani with a copy of the letter e [...]	2005-01-17 09:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP TRGY PREL AORC IAEA TC
05ABUDHABI2574	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ABUSE OF THE KORAN [...] SUMMARY: A COLUMNIST IN THE ARABIC DAILY "AL-BAYAN" WARNED ALL MUSLIMS AGAINST AN ALLEGED AMERICAN-ISRAELI PLAN TO DESTROY AL-AQSA MOSQUE. THE COLUMNIST CLAIMS THAT THE KORAN ABUSE IN GUANTANAMO IS A CONSPIRACY AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A WAR CRIME. THE COLUMN URGES MUSLIMS TO NOT BE TOLERANT [...]	2005-06-08 12:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI2624	SUSTAINING ENERGY DIALOGE - UAE [...] (C) Summary: On June 12, Ambassador met with UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili as part of our continued dialogue on energy issues, to include briefing him on U.S. efforts to spur conservation and improve energy efficiency and exchanging views on the volatile oil supply situation. Al-Hamili noted t [...]	2005-06-12 10:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EPET ENRG ETRD ELAB TC
05ABUDHABI2704	UAE PROGRESS ON FTA ISSUES -- SLOW BUT STEADY [...] (C) Summary: The UAE continues to make slow, but steady progress on outstanding Free Trade Agreement issues in advance of the proposed June 27 or 28 DVC between the lead negotiators. We have noticed an up tick in UAE preparations as the date of the DVC draws near. For that reason, Embassy su [...]	2005-06-15 11:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EFIN AS CH TC FTA
05ABUDHABI2705	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: TIP REPORT [...] SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST RIDICULES THE TIP REPORT BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT SAYING THAT THOSE WHO PREPARED THE REPORT "HAVE DEALT ONLY WITH THE MOST EXTREME EXAMPLES OF ABUSES OF HOUSEMAIDS AND IGNORED THE MAJORITY THAT ARE TREATED WELL AND WITH DIGNITY IN OUR HOMES". HE CALLED ON SECRETARY RU [...]	2005-06-15 11:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI2706	MEDIA REACTION: WOMEN'S RACE TO THE BALLOT BOX [...] (U) SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST CALLS FOR EQUAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR ARAB WOMEN IN SOCIETY. SHE STATED THAT THE DEMOCRATIC TRANSFORMATION OF ARAB SOCIETIES WILL BE COMPLETE ONLY WHEN WOMEN ATTAIN EQUAL RIGHTS. SHE CALLS FOR GREATER ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND INCREASED POLITICAL REPRESENTATION [...]	2005-06-15 11:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI2741	INCONSISTENT UAE CHARITY OVERSIGHT, A SYSTEM [...] (C) Summary. The UAE Government, aware that mechanisms of charitable giving could be used to provide a cover for the financing of terror, has established regulations and procedures to try to ensure that charitable funds are not diverted for terrorist purposes. The regulatory regime for licen [...]	2005-06-19 09:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER KTFN EAID EFIN TC UAE
05ABUDHABI2759	FGM ON THE DECLINE IN UAE [...] SUMMARY: THE TRADITIONAL PRACTICE OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM) HAS ALMOST DISAPPEARED AMONG UAE NATIONALS DUE TO THE SPREAD OF EDUCATION, GREATER AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH FGM, AND GOVERNMENT INSTRUCTIONS TO HOSPITALS AND CLINICS PROHIBITING THE PRACTICE, ACCORDING TO [...]	2005-06-20 07:16:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM KOCI KWMN TC
05ABUDHABI2781	SCENESETTER FOR PDAS CHENEY'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] (C) Summary: We look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The UAE leadership will be very interested in hearing your perspectives on the latest developments in Iraq and on the Mideast peace process, as well as listening to your views on reform in the region. We have requested mee [...]	2005-06-20 10:44:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV KMPI PTER ETRD PHUM MASS IZ AF TC
05ABUDHABI2782	NO PLAN TO OPEN COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP TO WOMEN THIS YEAR [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: DESPITE PRESS REPORTS THAT THE UAE'S APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVE BODY, THE FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL (FNC),MIGHT BE OPENING ITS MEMBERSHIP TO WOMEN, FNC SECRETARY GENERAL MOHAMMED AL MAZROUIE TOLD POL CHIEF JUNE 14 THAT THERE WAS NO TIMELINE FOR HAVING WOMEN JOIN THE FNC BY THE TIME [...]	2005-06-20 10:44:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM KWMN MEPI TC
05ABUDHABI2815	UAE-IRAN RELATIONS: AN UNEASY CALM [...] (C) Summary: The UAE and Iran have long had a wary co-existence. While the two countries enjoy robust trade ties and have historical social and cultural links, Iran's nuclear program and the possibility of a clandestine weapons component, interference in Iraq's internal affairs, and continued [...]	2005-06-21 11:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL ETRD PINR IZ IR GCC TC
05ABUDHABI2816	UAE REQUESTS PARTICIPATION IN NATO'S ICI [...] (C) The UAEG on June 14 formally notified the NATO SecGen of its interest in participating in NATO's Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI). NATO's approval of the request would mean the UAE would join Gulf neighbors Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar as ICI partners. Assuming NATO brings the UAE into [...]	2005-06-21 15:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PTER SA IR AF IZ NATO TC
05ABUDHABI2833	UAE PROGRESS ON TIP ACTION PLAN [...] (C) Summary: Since receiving the TIP report and mini-action plan from us on June 1, the UAE Government has made steady progress in addressing the suggested steps in the plan. Ministry of Interior police continue to identify and rescue underage camel jockeys. Government social workers working [...]	2005-06-22 11:45:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM ELAB ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI2945	PDAS CHENEY MEETS WITH UAE PRESIDENT KHALIFA [...] (C) Summary: During a meeting June 26 with NEA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Cheney, UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered his assessment of the situation in Iraq, commented on the Iranian elections and discussed Syria's involvement in the region, reform in the UAE, and effo [...]	2005-07-01 09:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KMPI KPAL PHUM IZ IR SY WE GZ TC
05ABUDHABI2946	PDAS CHENEY CONSULTS WITH SHEIKH HAMDAN ON KSA, [...] (S) Summary: NEA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Cheney consulted with Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed (HbZ) on June 26 on debt relief for Iraq, Saudi Arabia, political reform, assistance for the Palestinians, and free trade. With respe [...]	2005-07-01 09:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV ETRD KMPI KPAL SA WE GZ TC
05ABUDHABI2947	PDAS CHENEY DISCUSSES REFORM, TIP AND TRADE [...] (C) Summary: During NEA Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Cheney's visit to the UAE June 26-27, she had an SIPDIS opportunity to speak to different audiences about political reform, trafficking in persons, and economic issues. Cheney emphasized that to fully empower its citizens, the UAE [...]	2005-07-01 09:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV ETRD KMPI PHUM TC
05ABUDHABI2957	DOE WILLIAMSON ENERGY DISCUSSIONS IN UAE [...] (C) Summary. DOE officials Molly Williamson and John Brodman met UAEG counterparts to discuss the UAE's oil sector and oil market issues. The delegation, accompanied by Ambassador and econoff, briefed UAEG interlocutors on Secretary Bodman's recent travel to Moscow, Baku and Kiev. SIPDIS [...]	2005-07-02 08:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG TC
05ABUDHABI296	USG EMPHASIZES NEED FOR LABOR LAW REVISIONS IN [...] (U) Summary: The UAEG told A/USTR Clatanoff a revised labor law and trade union law should be issued by summer 2005. The original 1980 labor law will be revised to bring it into compliance with ILO standards and address needed labor market reform. The trade union law will allow expatriate [...]	2005-01-18 10:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD PHUM TC
05ABUDHABI2968	HIGH PROFILE UAE GOVERNMENT OUTREACH ON FTA [...] (U) The UAE government has been actively pursuing high-level outreach to the press and UAE business community on the benefits of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States. Minister of Economy and Planning Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi and Minister of State for Finance and Industry Dr. Moh [...]	2005-07-03 09:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EINV ELAB ECON PREL USTR TC
05ABUDHABI2975	CENTCOM DEPUTY COMMANDER GENERAL SMITH VISITS UAE [...] (C) Summary: CENTCOM Deputy Commander Lieutenant General Smith met July 2 with UAE Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Mohammed Al Kaabi and UAE Air Force and Air Defense Commander Staff Pilot Major General Khaled Al Buainnan. Smith briefed Al Kaabi on international troop deploym [...]	2005-07-05 03:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	MCAP MASS AF IZ IR PK SA TC
05ABUDHABI3002	UAE CAMEL JOCKEY LAW ON THE BOOKS [...] (U) UAE President Khalifa issued a federal law July 5 that prohibits persons below 18 years of age from taking part in camel races, and subjects traffickers to jail sentences and/or fines. The new law received prominent coverage in both the Arabic and English press, which touted it as the fir [...]	2005-07-06 10:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ELAB TC
05ABUDHABI3008	ONE MORE CRACK IN THE GCC - UAE/SAUDI BORDER [...] (S) Summary. Tensions between UAE and Saudi Arabia over a border dispute have broad implications for intra-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) relations and the long-term viability of the GCC. UAE officials view Saudi objections to a planned causeway to link the UAE and Qatar as Saudi Arabia's at [...]	2005-07-06 11:29:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PBTS PREL PHSA EPET ENRG TC GCC
05ABUDHABI301	SCENESETTER - NSC HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR [...] (C) Overview: We look forward to welcoming you to the United Arab Emirates February 6-7. U.S.-UAE cooperation in the security and counterterrorism fields is robust and the UAE leadership is actively seeking ways to enhance the relationship. Your visit here will be an excellent opportunity to [...]	2005-01-18 11:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PGOV PTER PINS EFIN IZ IR TC
05ABUDHABI3013	SCENESETTER - DEA ADMINISTRATOR TANDY'S VISIT TO [...] (C) Administrator Tandy: I would like to welcome you to the UAE. Your visit comes during a dynamic period in the U.S.-UAE bilateral relationship. Over the last few years, relations between the U.S. and the UAE have deepened and expanded in the economic, military, counter-terror, and nonproli [...]	2005-07-07 14:55:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	SNAR PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC
05ABUDHABI303	WTO SERVICES NEGOTIATIONS: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS - [...] The UAE is an attractive place for U.S. businesses, but the legal framework here favors local over foreign investors. Post assesses that the overall level of openness for services in the UAE is medium. In some cases, we have assessed different sectors at different levels of openness. 2. [...]	2005-01-18 12:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD WTO TC
05ABUDHABI3043	UAE DEMOCRATIC REFORM STRATEGY: QUARTERLY [...] (C) Summary: Since the May 16 submission of the UAE democratic reform strategy (ref A),visiting DOS and embassy officials have highlighted the need for greater public participation with President Khalifa, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, MinState Foreign Affairs Hamdan bin Zayed, [...]	2005-07-11 06:58:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PGOV ECON KPAO PREL XF KMPI TC MEPI
05ABUDHABI305	DISAPPOINTING FIRST DAY'S TURNOUT IN UAE'S IRAQI [...] (C) Summary: The first day of Iraqi out-of-county voting registration (OCV) ended on a low note, with only about 1,000 people showing up at registration tents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on January 17, according to an IOM staffer in Dubai. Registration will continue through January 23, with polls o [...]	2005-01-18 12:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ KDEM PREL TC
05ABUDHABI3068	MTCR REGIME OUTREACH MISSION TO THE UAE [...] (C) Summary: Given the UAE's strategic geographic location, booming economic activity, and outstanding shipping facilities, the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) identified the UAE as a priority country for outreach. South Korea, as current MTCR Chair, led a June 7-9 mission to the UA [...]	2005-07-12 07:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM KNNP MNUC ETTC TC
05ABUDHABI3072	G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION ON UN REFORM: UAE RESPONSE [...] (C) Ambassador made reftel demarche on the G-4 framework resolution on UN reform to MFA Under Secretary Abdullah Rashid al Noaimi on July 12, emphasizing that governments should continue to focus on a broad range of UN reform issues rather than pushing for quick action and a quick vote. Al No [...]	2005-07-12 08:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNSC TC
05ABUDHABI3073	UAE: DEAD SEA DONORS MEETING, IRAQI DEBT RELIEF [...] (U) On July 11, Econoff delivered Ref A demarche on the International Reconstruction Trust Fund Facility for Iraq to Mohammed Abdul Rahim Abduljalil, MFA Assistant Undersecretary for International Cooperation. Abduljalil reported that the UAE had not yet designated a representative to the IRFF [...]	2005-07-12 09:21:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON EFIN IZ TC
05ABUDHABI3074	TIP ACTION UPDATE: LABOR [...] (C) Summary: The UAE Ministry of Labor has taken a number of proactive steps since June 1 in response to the TIP Mini-Action Plan (reftel) that requires the UAE to establish shelters for trafficking victims, articulate how the UAEG will extend formal protection to domestic workers and other l [...]	2005-07-12 10:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PHUM ETRD PREL TC
05ABUDHABI3131	ABU DHABI EMIRATE RESTRUCTURES ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY [...] (U) President Khalifa bin Zayed signed a law on July 10, 2005 that restructures the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's environmental authority. Formerly known as the Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA),the new Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi has greatly increased enforcement auth [...]	2005-07-17 04:40:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV KSCA ECON EPET ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI3144	LABOR: SPONSORSHIP TRANSFER REGULATIONS LOOSENED [...] (SBU) Summary: The UAE Cabinet formally approved new sponsorship transfer regulations on July 12, 2005 which grant the Ministry of Labor's 2.1 million workers more freedom of movement in the labor market. The new laws allow a worker to change sponsorship after 1, 2 or 3 years of employment (d [...]	2005-07-17 09:13:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM ETRD PREL TC
05ABUDHABI3160	NEW UAE FAMILY LAW [...] (U) ON JULY 11, THE FEDERAL CABINET APPROVED A PERSONAL STATUS LAW COVERING MARRIAGE, LEGAL COMPETENCE, GUARDIANSHIP, WILLS, INHERITANCE, AND ENDOWMENT. SIGNIFICANTLY, THE NEW DRAFT LAW GRANTS UAE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO DIVORCE THEIR HUSBANDS. CURRENTLY A WOMAN CAN SEEK DIVORCE THROUGH COURTS, BUT [...]	2005-07-18 07:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM KDEM KWMN TC
05ABUDHABI3161	UAE IMAMS DENOUNCE TERROR, EXTREMISM [...] (C) Summary: In response to the July 7 terror attacks in London and the continuing violence in Iraq, the UAEG has stepped up its efforts to denounce terrorist violence. The UAEG's latest push has included a public campaign with unequivocal condemnations of extremism in government-approved Fri [...]	2005-07-18 07:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL KPAO PTER TC
05ABUDHABI3175	DEFEATING THE G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION: UAE [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-19 04:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV UNSC TC
05ABUDHABI3194	UAE PROGRESS ON TIP ACTION PLAN [...] (C) Summary: With two weeks to go before the end of the 60-day TIP action plan, the UAE continues to make progress in addressing the suggested steps in the action plan (ref C). The following is a review of progress made to date on the mini-action plan, keyed to the six points provided by G/TIP. [...]	2005-07-19 09:58:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM ELAB ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI3200	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: SAUDI INTELLECTUAL CONDEMNS [...] SUMMARY: SAUDI INTELLECTUAL JAMAL KHASHOGGI WROTE IN THE SEMI- OFFICIAL ARABIC DAILY "AL-ITTIHAD" THAT THE SUICIDE BOMBINGS REPRESENT THE LARGEST INTELLECTUAL AND ETHICAL CRISIS ENCOUNTERING ISLAM. HE ASSERTS THAT DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND THE WEST ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE, BUT RESORTIN [...]	2005-07-19 11:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI3211	DEA ADMINISTRATOR'S UAE VISIT - IT'S ALL ABOUT THE [...] (U) This cable contains an action request. Please see paragraph 11. 2. (U) Summary: In a 15-17 July visit to the UAE, DEA Administrator Karen Tandy met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ),Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, and Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al [...]	2005-07-23 01:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	SNAR PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC AF TC
05ABUDHABI3220	UAE JUDICIAL COOPERATION WITH THE EUROPEANS [...] (SBU) Summary. The UAE does not have a robust judicial cooperation relationship with the U.S. or European countries. The Ministry of Justice would like to sign bi- lateral judicial cooperation treaties with the U.S. and is holding the judicial cooperation relationship hostage in order to mak [...]	2005-07-23 10:09:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KJAN KJUS PGOV KTFN SOCI TC
05ABUDHABI3237	SAJGAS IPO AND IRANIAN GAS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para. 5. 2. (C) Dow Jones Correspondent Simeon Kerr (protect) telephoned EconChief on July 23 and July 24 to say that Crescent Petroleum and the Emirate of Sharjah planned to issue an initial public offering (IPO) in September for their SajGas proj [...]	2005-07-25 03:22:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET BEXP ENRG ECON PREL IR TC
05ABUDHABI3241	PRESIDENT KHALIFA IN ABU DHABI'S WESTERN REGION [...] (C) Summary: President Khalifa traveled to the less advantaged Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate July 21-23 to fulfill the traditional practice of the ruler meeting with tribal leaders, but also to inform residents about planned infrastructure upgrades. Khalifa may be using such visits arou [...]	2005-07-25 07:27:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM EPET TC
05ABUDHABI3242	UAE CONDEMNS SHARM AL SHEIKH ATTACK [...] (C) Summary: UAE leaders have publicly condemned the July 23 attack in Egypt's Sharm Al Sheikh, and have called on religious leaders to preach tolerance and moderation. Three UAE nationals were injured in the explosions, according to press reports. As reported reftel, after the July 7 attack [...]	2005-07-25 07:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL KISL KPAO TC
05ABUDHABI3243	UAE COUNTERTERRORISM EFFORTS: GOOD HARDWARE, BUT [...] (S) Summary: The UAE, keenly aware that the threat of extremist violence on its soil is real, is implementing numerous measures in hopes of preventing terrorist attacks. In the past year, the UAEG has prioritized homeland security within its national security strategy. However, the UAE lacks [...]	2005-07-25 07:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PTER PINS ASEC EPET MCAP TC
05ABUDHABI3244	GENERAL ABIZAID MEETING WITH ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE [...] (C) Summary: CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid met July 20 with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ). Abizaid praised the UAEG for its steadfast determination to wage a public campaign against extremist i [...]	2005-07-25 07:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	MCAP MASS PREL IZ AF PK IR SY SA TC
05ABUDHABI326	SCENESETTER FOR YOUR VISIT TO THE UAE [...] (C) I look forward to welcoming you back to the United Arab Emirates January 30-February 1. Your visit will provide a timely opportunity to discuss our common concerns about the Iranian nuclear program with the UAEG as well as to review progress on the UAEG,s export controls program. The UAE [...]	2005-01-23 11:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM ETTC KNNP KOMC KSTC IZ IR TC
05ABUDHABI3264	UAE DISMISSES ISLAMIST WEB SITE WARNING [...] An Islamist Web site features a statement warning the UAE to expel non-Muslims and Westerners within 10 days or risk attack. The statement, which appears to be a copy of a March 2005 statement posted on another Islamist Web site, was posted on the Al Sakifah Web site on July 19 by an unidenti [...]	2005-07-25 11:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER ASEC PREL KPAO MCAP TC
05ABUDHABI327	EFFECT ON INSURANCE SECTOR OPENING LIMITED IN NEAR [...] (C) Summary: The UAE has announced that it will open its insurance sector to new foreign insurance companies. The impact of this move, meant to fulfill WTO obligations, is likely to be limited in the near term, as locally-owned companies are likely to continue to have preferential access to [...]	2005-01-23 11:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI3297	UAE TIP ACTION PLAN UPDATE: PROSECUTIONS [...] Summary: With one week to go before the end of the 60-day TIP action plan assessment period, the UAE continues to make progress in addressing the suggested steps in the action plan (ref A). The UAEG has provided data on 19 investigations and prosecutions of persons of different nationalities [...]	2005-07-27 10:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM ELAB ETRD KJAN TC
05ABUDHABI3299	UAE USING OUTREACH TO THE FAITHFUL TO COMBAT [...] (C) Summary: The UAEG is capitalizing on the nation's reputation as a moderate, tolerant Muslim country to try to persuade its citizens and large expatriate community that extremist-inspired violence has no place in Islam. Through a series of carefully crafted Friday sermons, the Ministry of [...]	2005-07-27 10:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL KPAO PTER TC
05ABUDHABI330	MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S INAUGURATION [...] SUMMARY: LOCAL AND REGIONAL MEDIA COVERED PRESIDENT BUSH'S INAUGURATION EXTENSIVELY AND EXCERPTS FROM HIS SPEECH WERE CARRIED IN ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS. AL ARABIYAH AND AL JAZEERA BROADCAST THE INAUGURATION LIVE WITH SIMULTANEOUS ARABIC TRANSLATION, ABU DHABI TV AND DUBAI TV ALSO REPORTED THE [...]	2005-01-23 13:02:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI332	ASD RODMAN MEETING WITH UAE INFORMATION MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: During a January 12 meeting with UAE Information Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ASD Peter Rodman discussed Iraq,s upcoming election and its role in achieving stability. Sheikh Abdullah shared concerns about Sunni participation in the election and representation in [...]	2005-01-23 13:13:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	AF ETRD IR IZ MAS PREL PTER TC
05ABUDHABI3346	STATUS OF UAE EXPORT CONTROLS [...] (C) Summary: The issue of export controls in the UAE has been raised in a number of contexts recently, including during the recent MTCR outreach mission to the UAE (Refs A and E) and FTA negotiations between the US and the UAE. This message reviews the status of export controls in the UAE as [...]	2005-07-31 12:22:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	ETTC KNNP PREL PARM TC
05ABUDHABI3352	UAE PLANNED ATTENDANCE AT HLE AND UNGA [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-01 07:10:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA TC
05ABUDHABI3391	UAE THINK TANK PAINTS ROSY PICTURE ON TERROR [...] (C) Summary: An editorial by a quasi-governmental Abu Dhabi think tank asserting that the UAE is "an island isolated from terrorism" because of its "alert and advanced" security services appears to be part of an effort to attempt to reassure investors, tourists, and residents that the UAE rema [...]	2005-08-03 06:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL PINS ASEC TC
05ABUDHABI34	MEDIA REACTION: SOUTH ASIAN CATASTROPHE [...] SUMMARY: THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE ASIAN TSUNAMI, THE ELECTIONS IN IRAQ AND PALESTINE, AND SUDANESE PEACE AGREEMENT DOMINATED COVERAGE IN LOCAL ELECTRONIC AND PRINT MEDIA THIS WEEK. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL KHALEEJ" STATED THAT THE WORLD SHOULD FOCUS ON SPENDING MONEY ON HUMANITARIAN AID INSTEAD OF [...]	2005-01-03 09:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI3436	UAE MAKING PROGRESS ON FTA ISSUS OVER SUMMER [...] (C) Summary: The UAEG continues to make progress on FTA issues over the summer months. The UAE Rules of Origin Committee announced a set of conditions that companies would need to comply with in order to have a good classified as "made in the UAE." According to MinFin's Saeed Al-Rukn, these [...]	2005-08-08 06:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EFIN TC
05ABUDHABI3437	REPORT OF MORE TIP PROSECUTIONS, CAMEL JOCKEY [...] Summary: UAEG progress on addressing the human trafficking problem has continued right through the August 2 60-day TIP action plan assessment period deadline (ref A). At the request of the Consul General, the Dubai Justice Department provided information on three new sex trafficking prosecuti [...]	2005-08-08 07:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD PHUM KJAN TC
05ABUDHABI3439	ABU DHABI OIL PRODUCTION AND SECURITY [...] (S) Summary: Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations (ADCO) GM told Econchief that ADCO is currently producing 1.2 mb/d and will be able to produce 1.4 mb/d by end 2006. He expressed concern about the impact of a sea borne attack on ADCO's main export terminal, which could shut down expo [...]	2005-08-08 07:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	ENRG EPET PTER TC
05ABUDHABI3440	ABU DHABI AWARE OF SHARJAH AND IRANIAN GAS [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 9. 2. (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Executive Council member Khaldoon Al-Mubarak told Econchief that Abu Dhabi emirate leadership was aware of the planned Crescent petroleum project to pipe Iranian gas to the UAE and was trying to develop an appropr [...]	2005-08-08 07:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ECON PREL IR TC
05ABUDHABI3441	OVERVIEW OF OIL AND GAS IN THE UAE [...] (C) Begin Summary. Oil and natural gas form the basis of the modern economy in the United Arab Emirates, which holds 8 to 9 percent of the world,s proven oil reserves and controls the world,s fifth largest natural gas reserves. Over 90 percent of the country,s established oil and natural gas [...]	2005-08-08 07:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	ENRG EPET TC
05ABUDHABI3475	UAE ASSISTANCE TO THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraph 7. 2. (U) Summary. This cable is an initial report of some of the program aid that the UAE has provided to the Palestinians, including the $62 million Sheikh Zayed City, the planned $100 million Sheikh Khalifa City, and the $88 million in proje [...]	2005-08-09 14:10:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID EFIN PREL KPAL TC
05ABUDHABI349	PROPOSED CHANGES TO UAE LABOR LAW [...] (U) Summary: During meetings with A/USTR William Clatanoff on January 17(reftel),Ministry of Labor officials listed points that are expected to change in the revised labor law that is expected to be issued by summer 2005. The UAEG has been working on a revision to the 1980 Labor Law for sev [...]	2005-01-24 07:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI35	UAE APPROVES IOM OVERSEAS VOTER PROGRAM FOR IRAQIS [...] (U) The UAE and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a memorandum of understanding January 2 in Abu Dhabi allowing Iraqi expatriates living in the UAE and other Gulf countries to take part in the January 30 Iraqi elections. The agreement covers all aspects of the Out-of-C [...]	2005-01-03 09:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM IZ TC
05ABUDHABI353	USTR VISIT REINFORCES TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Assistant United States Trade Representative for Labor William Clatanoff met with representatives from the Ministries of Interior, Labor, and Foreign Affairs on January 17-19 to discuss a number of labor issues related to upcoming free trade negotiations. One subject Clatanoff [...]	2005-01-24 09:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD PHUM PREL TC
05ABUDHABI354	CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM UAE PRIME MINISTER TO [...] Post has received a letter of congratulations from UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to President Bush on the occasion of his re-election to a second term, that we are transmitting for the Department's information/action. 2. Begin Text: The Honorable Mr. George [...]	2005-01-24 10:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OPDC PREL TC
05ABUDHABI3546	DEVELOPMENT AID TO ABU DHABI'S WESTERN REGION [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Executive Council members told Econchief that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's western region was relatively underdeveloped and poorly served, especially in the areas of health care and education. They were working on a plan to improve services and infrastructure in the weste [...]	2005-08-16 09:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV EPET TC
05ABUDHABI356	UAE TERRORIST FINANCING AND MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS, [...] (SBU) Summary: Abdelrahim Mohammed Al Awadi, head of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit at the Central Bank (AMLSCU) presented UAE laws and regulations governing money laundering and terrorist financing to USG officials at the Terrorist Financing Subcommittee of the January 11-12 Joint Military [...]	2005-01-24 12:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ETTC PTER TC
05ABUDHABI3565	GULF STRATEGY TO COMBAT TERRORIST FINANCING - [...] (S/NF) Summary. Embassy supports the priorities and initiatives for the UAE as outlined in the Gulf Strategy to Combat Terrorist Financing. Establishing a Joint Terrorist Finance Coordination Committee (JTFCC) will feed into the paper's priorities of enhancing charity regulation, monitoring a [...]	2005-08-16 15:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC
05ABUDHABI3580	ABU DHABI'S OFFSHORE PRODUCTION [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA/OPCO) GM Bud Fackrell (protect) told Econchief August 16 that ADMA/OPCO had taken several steps to increase oil production over the last year and had a project to bring sustainable oil production capacity to 600,000 barrels per day bp/d by [...]	2005-08-17 12:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ECON TC
05ABUDHABI3618	STAUNCHING THE FLOW OF SAUDI SUICIDE BOMBERS TO [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-22 07:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PGOV PTER PREL GCCC TC
05ABUDHABI3735	TFUS01: UAE OFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR HURRICANE [...] Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan called Ambassador early Saturday afternoon, September 3, to reiterate UAE President Sheikh Khalifa's message of condolence to President Bush (full text below, para 6) as well as the UAE's offer of [...]	2005-09-03 11:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
05ABUDHABI3746	TFUS01: UAE OFFERS $100 MN IN HURRICANE KATRINA [...] Sultan Al Rumaithi, Office Director for Deputy PM/MinState Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamden Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, informed Ambassador today that the UAEG was prepared to extend $100 million dollars in assistance for Hurricane Katrina Relief. A UAEG inter-ministerial committee has been formed to [...]	2005-09-05 07:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
05ABUDHABI3767	IRAN AND LIBYA SANCTIONS ACT (ILSA): SHARJAH/UAE [...] (C) On September 4, Ambassador stressed our opposition to investment in Iran's oil sector to MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi, using Ref a talking points. She emphasized deep USG concerns about Iranian actions and policies, including pursuit of WMD and delivery systems, support for terrorism, [...]	2005-09-05 13:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC EPET ENRG PREL ECON IR TC
05ABUDHABI3772	TFUS01: UAE DONATION - HURRICANE KATRINA [...] Obeid Al Marra, from UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, telephoned DCM to request instructions for in-kind delivery of donated materials (MREs, medical aid, bedding, generators) for Hurricane Katrina victims. 2. Al Marra stated that most probably the UAEG donation would be half cash an [...]	2005-09-05 14:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EFIN AEMR KPAO CASC MARR AMGT US TC
05ABUDHABI3801	DEMARCHE ON ISOLATING SYRIA AT UNGA [...] (S) In a September 4 call on Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi, U/S for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador delivered ref A demarche and argued that Syria must be isolated at the UNGA Summit in order to send a strong message that Syria will be held accountable for its abysmal record on support for terrorist a [...]	2005-09-06 14:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PGOV PREL PTER SY TC
05ABUDHABI3802	UAE VIEWS ON CAIRO FOREIGN MINISTERS' MEETING [...] (S) Summary: On September 4, the Ambassador delivered ref A demarche on the upcoming Cairo Arab League Foreign Ministers meeting during a call on Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi, U/S for Foreign Affairs. Ambassador reinforced USG views on terrorism, Israel-Palestine, Syria-Lebanon and Iraq. Al Noa [...]	2005-09-06 15:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PTER PGOV TC
05ABUDHABI3804	UAE NOTES COOPERATION ON COMBATING WMD [...] (C) Ambassador discussed the importance of FIU-FIU cooperation to combat WMD proliferation with MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid on Sunday September 4 and provided him with a copy of Executive Order 13382. Abdullah Rashid reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to working with the United States on combating th [...]	2005-09-07 06:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PARM PREL MNUC TC
05ABUDHABI3808	UAE: DEVELOPMENT ISSUES AT UN HLE [...] In September 4 call on Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi, U/S for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador enumerated several concerns about the outcome paper on development issues which will be discussed at the upcoming UN high level event (HLE),and left reftel non-paper detailing these concerns. Ambassador not [...]	2005-09-07 09:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECIN PREL UNGA TC
05ABUDHABI3829	MEDIA REACTION:UAE DENIAL, WITHDRAWAL FROM GAZA, KATRINA [...] SUMMARY: UAE PRESIDENT'S ORDERS TO SEND URGENT RELIEF TO THE VICTIMS OF KATRINA AND UAE'S OFFICIAL DENIAL OF REPORTS IN THE ISRAELI PRESS REGARDING THE OPENING OF A REPRESENTATIONAL OFFICE IN DUBAI RECEIVED PROMINENT COVERAGE IN THE UAE'S PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. "AL-ITTIHAD" DAILY URGED [...]	2005-09-07 15:40:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI3851	WHAT'S BEHIND THE UAE-SAUDI BORDER DISPUTE [...] This is an Action Request. Please see para. 15 2. (C) Summary: In response to the rising volume of private and public sniping between the UAE and Saudi Arabian governments over the status and meaning of their 1974 Agreement on the Delimitation of Boundaries (refs),Embassies Abu Dhabi and [...]	2005-09-10 15:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PBTS EPET PGOV ETRD SA TC
05ABUDHABI3877	UAE LABOR: EXPANDING EXPAT WORKER RIGHTS TARGETS [...] (C) Summary: The UAE Ministry of Labor has been proactive in changing many of the most restrictive laws and regulations governing the expatriate labor market over the past two months, Labor Minister Dr. Al Ka'abi told Ambassador September 10. These changes -- including changing the sponsors [...]	2005-09-12 12:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PREL ETRD KDEM PINR PHUM TC
05ABUDHABI388	LOW REGISTRATION TURNOUT FOR IRAQI OCV PROGRAM [...] (C) Summary: While participant turnout significantly improved after the first disappointing day of Iraqi out-of-county voting (OCV) registration (ref. A),IOM officials are still questioning why so few UAE-based Iraqis are taking the opportunity to vote in the January 28-30 elections. Registr [...]	2005-01-26 13:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ KDEM PREL TC

05ABUDHABI3883	UAE 9/11 COMMEMORATION: "WE MUST ALL STAND UNITED" [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Embassy Abu Dhabi held a ceremony commemorating the fourth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honoring the memory of those from eighty-two countries who lost their lives on September 11. UAE senior officials from the Presidency, and Ministries of Justice and Islamic Affairs, [...]	2005-09-12 12:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO OEXC SCUL PTER XF TC
05ABUDHABI3884	MEETING WITH UAE ENERGY MINISTER [...] (C) Summary: On September 11, Ambassador met with UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili to thank him for UAE and OPEC support after Hurricane Katrina (including a $100 million UAE donation to relief efforts) and brief him on U.S. and international efforts to respond to the crisis. Al-Hamili said that [...]	2005-09-12 13:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EPET ENRG ETRD ELAB IR MU TC
05ABUDHABI3888	COMMENTS ON HUMAN APPEAL INTERNTIONAL NONPAPER [...] (S) Summary. Embassy thanks Department for forwarding Treasury's draft nonpaper on Human Appeal International (HAI),which is intended for OFAC Director Bob Werner's use during his 9/16-20 visit to the UAE (ref A). Embassy strongly recommends against passing the paper as currently drafted to [...]	2005-09-12 15:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PTER KTFN EFIN TC
05ABUDHABI3905	ONE MAN'S NEGATIVE REACTION TO UAE FRIDAY SERMONS [...] (C) Summary: While the UAEG program of prepared Friday sermons is undoubtedly a strong step towards fighting radicalism and thus terrorism, there is an element of UAE society that is rankled by what it sees as heavy-handed government interference, and which attributes this interference to U.S. [...]	2005-09-14 08:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV TC
05ABUDHABI3925	TROUBLED UAE TEXTILES AND APPAREL SECTOR PINNING [...] SUMMARY: The UAE textile industry is slowing down due to increased international competition sparked by the elimination of the worldwide textile quotas. The Ministry of Economy and Planning and senior officials from five textile factories in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (AlPine Creation, Fine Texti [...]	2005-09-14 13:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KTEX ECON ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI3927	MEDIA REACTION: 9/11/ CONTRIBUTION TO KATRINA VICTIMS [...] SUMMARY: ALL ARABIC AND ENGLISH-LANGUAGE DAILIES COVERED MISSION'S COMMEMORATION OF THE FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS THAT WAS ATTENDED BY THE RELIGIOUS ADVISOR OF THE PRESIDENT, SENIOR UAE OFFICIALS AND CHIEFS OF MISSIONS ACCREDITED IN THE UAE. A SEPARATE PRESS RELEASE THANKIN [...]	2005-09-14 15:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI3954	ENGAGEMENT OF UAEG ON IRAQ-UNGA THEMES AND [...] (C) Summary: During call on MFA Assistant Under Secretary Tariq Ahmed Al Haidan on September 13, DCM engaged the Assistant U/S on a range of issues including Hurricane Katrina, Avian Flu, and Iraq themes at UNGA. DCM thanked UAEG for its generosity following Hurricane Katrina. He encouraged [...]	2005-09-18 11:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV KPAL KDEM UNGA AEMR EAID TC IZ
05ABUDHABI3966	ABU DHABI CIVIL AVIATION: RAISING THE PROFILE [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi is raising its profile in the civil aviation arena, building a new government-sponsored airline and renovating the airport to accommodate significant growth, as it begins investing money to raise Abu Dhabi's international profile. Although Abu Dhabi is the capital cit [...]	2005-09-19 12:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR ETRD PREL PINR TC
05ABUDHABI4025	MINSTATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS HAMDAN ON IRAQ, SAUDI [...] (U) Summary. Ambassador called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed al Nahyan (HbZ) September 19 to thank the UAE for its $100 million in Hurricane Katrina assistance and to discuss Iraq, the UAE-Saudi border, UAE assistance to the Palestinians, and possible addi [...]	2005-09-22 15:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID SA JO TC
05ABUDHABI4045	MBZ ON IRAQ, EXTREMISM, PALESTINIANS, SAUDIS [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) told Ambassador and a visiting delegation led by retired U.S. four-star generals over dinner September 20 that he expected the Iraqi people would approve a new Constitution on October 15. MbZ reiterated his support for former [...]	2005-09-25 10:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER IZ IR SA SY PK TC
05ABUDHABI4048	WOMEN'S STOCK MARKET TIPS EVENT DRAWS A [...] SUMMARY: EMBASSY ABU DHABI AND MEPI REGIONAL OFFICE HOSTED A WOMEN'S EVENT FEATURING A PROMINENT LOCAL SPEAKER GIVING STOCK MARKET TIPS IN ARABIC. THE EVENT, HOSTED AT THE AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE, DREW A WIDE VARIETY OF UAE PROFESSIONAL WOMEN, ALL OF WHOM ASKED DETAILED AND INFORMED QUESTIONS O [...]	2005-09-25 14:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KDEM MEPI ECON TC
05ABUDHABI4049	UAE DEMARCHE: CUTTING OFF CONVENTIONAL ARMS TRADE [...] (U) This message contains an action request at the end of para 2. 2. (S) Summary: Reminding MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi of the UAE's commitment to working with the United States on shutting down proliferators and targeting their assets (refs A and B),Ambassador highlighted the need t [...]	2005-09-26 08:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PARM MNUC KNNP IR CH KN TC
05ABUDHABI406	INAUGURAL U.S.-UNITED ARAB EMIRATES JOINT MILITARY [...] (S) Summary: Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Peter W. Rodman and newly appointed and promoted UAE Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithy co-chaired the inaugural U.S.-UAE Joint Military Commission in Abu Dhabi January 11-12. [...]	2005-01-29 12:30:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL MASS PTER IZ IR AF TC
05ABUDHABI4074	MFA U/S ON IRAQ; WELCOMES IRAQ COORDINATOR'S VISIT [...] (C) Summary: Ambassador met with MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi September 24 to preview Iraq Coordinator Ambassador Jeffrey's October 8 visit to the UAE. She had earlier previewed the goals of the Jeffrey visit with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed and MinState for Foreign Affair [...]	2005-09-26 12:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IZ SA IR SY TC
05ABUDHABI4086	MEDIA REACTION: RELEASE OF BRITISH SOLDIERS/ TWO [...] SUMMARY: A UAE DAILY CLAIMED THAT THE TWO BRITISH SOLDIERS DETAINED IN BASRA AND LATER FREED FROM POLICE DETENTION WERE MOSSAD AGENTS. ANOTHER DAILY WELCOMED THE LAUNCH OF TWO UAE DAILY TABLOIDS IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC URGING THEM TO REFLECT THE HOPES AND ASPIRATIONS OF THE STREET. A UAE ACAD [...]	2005-09-26 14:29:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4102	SCENESETTER FOR AMBASSADOR JEFFREY AND TEAM'S [...] (C) Summary: The United Arab Emirates has been a key Arab partner and has supported our objectives in Iraq, condemned terror attacks, allowed Coalition forces access to UAE air force bases and ports, and hosted German training for the Iraqi military and police. UAE aid to Iraq, both pledged an [...]	2005-09-28 08:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV MASS EFIN IZ IR SY TC
05ABUDHABI4103	OFAC DISCUSSES WMD, TERFIN WITH UAEG, BANKS [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-28 08:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	KTFN PTER EFIN SNAR PK KN IR TC
05ABUDHABI4104	UAE ANNOUNCES NEAR TERM OIL PRODUCTION CAPACITY [...] (C) Summary: On September 25, UAE Minister of Energy Al-Hamili announced that the UAE would raise its oil production by 200 kb/d by March 2006, which tracks with what we have been told privately by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) officials. The same day, Exxon Al-Khaleej President Fran [...]	2005-09-28 12:09:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EPET ENRG TC
05ABUDHABI4105	UAE DESIRES MECHANISM TO REVIEW ASSET FREEZES [...] (C) Summary. During his September 17-19 visit to the UAE, Bob Werner, Director of the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC),met with Sheikh Ahmed bin Zayed, General Manager of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA),to discuss concerns the UAE has raised during [...]	2005-09-28 12:09:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KTFN EFIN PTER ETRD ECON TC
05ABUDHABI4111	ENCOURAGING A NATIONAL SEISMIC NETWORK FOR UAE [...] (U) Two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seismologists, Dr. Keith Nakanishi and Dr. Arthur Rodgers, visited the UAE on September 13 and 14 in coordination with a planning meeting for the 2006 Gulf Seismic Forum that will be hosted in Oman. The two seismologists have been working wi [...]	2005-09-30 13:10:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV KSCA ECON EPET ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI4113	UAE REFORM STRATEGY: SECOND QUARTERLY UPDATE [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-30 13:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM PREL PGOV KPAO KMPI TC
05ABUDHABI4134	MEDIA REACTION: KAREN HUGHES'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT [...] SUMMARY: AN EDITORIAL IN THE POPULAR UAE DAILY "AL-KHALEEJ" 9/27 NOTED THAT UNLESS THE U.S. CHANGES ITS POLICY TOWARDS THE ARABS AND BECOMES A FAIR AND JUST PLAYER IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT, NEITHER KAREN HUGHES NOR ANY OTHER AMERICAN ENVOY WILL SUCCEED IN IMPROVING THE U.S. IMAGE IN THE AR [...]	2005-10-01 06:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4175	UAE LABOR: RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION [...] (C) Summary and Comment: Labor laws and practices in the United Arab Emirates are in a state of flux; the young Minister of Labor, Dr. Ali Al Ka'abi, is a technocrat appointed in the November 2004 Cabinet reshuffle for his energetic plans for reform rather than for family connections. In the [...]	2005-10-03 14:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB PREL ETRD KDEM PINR PHUM TC
05ABUDHABI4200	MINSTATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS MEETS AMBASSADOR KHALILZAD [...] (C) Summary: U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad visited Abu Dhabi October 4 to urge Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed (HbZ) and the UAE to support the Iraqi political process. HbZ agreed that the UAEG would encourage Dubai-based Iraqi Su [...]	2005-10-04 11:13:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IR IZ QA TC
05ABUDHABI4227	SUBJECT: UAE PROMISES CONTINUED COOPERATION ON COUNTERPROLIFERATION [...] (S) Summary: On October 1-2, 2005, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Robert Joseph, National Security Director for Counterproliferation Strategy David Stephens, and T Senior Advisor Patricia McNerney met with UAE officials to discuss the issue of Iran,s nuclear progr [...]	2005-10-05 13:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	ETTC KNNP PARM IR PK TC SY NK
05ABUDHABI4232	FOLLOW-UP ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT [...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: Two Department of Commerce officials from the Office of Anti Boycott Compliance visited the UAE on September 28. They had productive meetings with three U.S. businesses and with the Director of the Ministry of Economy's trade control department. Subsequently [...]	2005-10-05 14:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KBCT KMPI ETRD ECON TC
05ABUDHABI4239	MEDIA REACTION: NONPROLIFERATION/DEMOCRACY IN THE [...] SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST WONDERS WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF ARABS SUCCEED IN ACQUIRING NUCLEAR WEAPONS. HE NOTES THAT ARAB CAPITALS WOULD HAVE BEEN DESTROYED BY OTHER ARABS IF THEY HAD POSSESSED NUCLEAR WEAPONS. HE CONCLUDES THAT IT IS THE WISDOM OF GOD THAT PLACED NUCLEAR WEAPONS OUT OF THE REAC [...]	2005-10-09 07:45:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4261	MINSTATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS HOSTING PROMINENT IRAQIS [...] (C) Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed (HbZ) is making good on his October 2 promise to U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Khalilzad to urge prominent Iraqi Sunni Arabs to engage positively on the draft constitution. The former leader of the Sunni Waqf (E [...]	2005-10-10 13:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM IZ TC
05ABUDHABI4262	UAE MINISTER LAYS FOUNDATION STONE FOR KHALIFA BIN [...] On October 8, the UAE Minister of Information and Culture, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, laid the foundation stone of the $100 million residential area in Gaza, Khalifa bin Zayed City, funded by the UAE and which will house 25,000 persons in 3,500 apartments in Rafah city. 2. KHALIFA [...]	2005-10-10 14:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL EAID KPAL KWBG GZ TC
05ABUDHABI4283	UAE RESPONSE TO PAKISTAN EARTHQUAKE SIGNIFICANT [...] (U) Summary: With Pakistanis being the second largest ethnic group in the UAE, the impact from, and the response to, the earthquake disaster in Pakistan has been both immediate and significant. President Khalifa approved the disbursement of USD 100 million to Pakistan to provide immediate rel [...]	2005-10-11 14:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL EAID PK TC
05ABUDHABI4284	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI CONSTITUTION/ARAB LEAGUE [...] SUMMARY: UAE'S SEMI-OFFICIAL DAILY "AL-ITTIHAD" REPORTED THAT IRAQI SUNNIS ARE OPPOSED TO THE NEWLY-DRAFTED CONSTITUTION AND INTEND TO VOTE NO TO THE REFERENDUM ON OCTOBER 15. EDITORIALS WELCOME THE ARAB LEAGUE DELEGATION'S UPCOMING VISIT TO BAGHDAD, DESCRIBING IT AS AN OVERDUE VISIT THAT REP [...]	2005-10-11 14:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4305	IRAQ'S CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM -- VIEWS FROM UAE [...] (C) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed (HbZ) confirmed to Charge October 11 that he had positive meetings with Iraqi parliament speaker Hajim al-Hassani, Sunni Waqf (Endowment) leader Ahmed al-Ghaffour al-Samarrai, and former Sunni Waqf lead [...]	2005-10-12 14:31:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV IZ TC
05ABUDHABI4306	SHEIKH HAMDAN DISTURBED BY LACK OF FTA PROGRESS IN [...] (C) Summary: On October 11, UAE Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed told Charge and Econ Counselor that he was disturbed by the performance of both sides during the high level FTA talks in London on October 7. He stressed that FTA negotiations w [...]	2005-10-12 15:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL TC
05ABUDHABI4308	MBZ MEETING WITH SENIOR ADVISOR ON IRAQ JEFFREY [...] (C) Summary: In a meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (MbZ) October 8, Senior Adviser on Iraq Ambassador Jeffrey and an interagency team received a pledge of further UAEG assistance in reaching out to Sunni Arab Iraqis and other moderates to encourage them to play a p [...]	2005-10-15 07:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER EFIN IZ IR SY SA TC
05ABUDHABI446	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI ELECTIONS [...] SUMMARY: ALL PAPERS CARRIED FRONT PAGE PHOTOS OF IRAQIS VOTING AND HEADLINES SUCH AS "IRAQIS WIN DEMOCRACY," IRAQIS DEFY TERROR TO CAST VOTES," IRAQIS EMERGE FROM THE TUNNEL WITH 60% PARTICIPATION," AND "IRAQIS VOTE IN BIG NUMBERS AND THE OCCUPATION RULES OUT A REQUEST TO WITHDRAW." EDITORIA [...]	2005-01-31 11:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI447	IRAQI OCV PROGRAM RUNS SMOOTHLY IN THE UAE [...] Summary: Counting ballots cast by UAE-based Iraqis who participated in elections began Monday in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. International Organization for Migration (IOM) officials estimate it will take two to three days for 36 staff members to tally votes and publish unofficial results. Poll offic [...]	2005-01-31 14:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IZ KDEM PREL TC
05ABUDHABI4537	MEDIA REACTION:CRITICISM OF AMR MOUSA [...] SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST DIRECTED STRONG AND UNPRECEDENTED CRITICISM TO ARAB LEAGUE SECRETARY GENERAL AMR MOUSA, BLAMING HIM FOR DISREGARDING A PROPOSAL MADE BY THE LATE SHEIKH ZAYED, THUS PAVING THE WAY FOR THE AMERICAN OCCUPATION OF IRAQ. THE COLUMNIST URGES MOUSA TO PUBLICLY APOLOGIZE FOR [...]	2005-11-01 14:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4629	DEMARCHE: URGING ISOLATION OF SARG IN WAKE OF [...] (S) Summary: On November 15, Ambassador discussed isolation of Syria with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed(AbZ),Minister of Information and ruling family point-man on UAE-Syria relations. On November 9 Ambassador also delivered reftel demarche(ref A) to MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid al Noaimi. Ambassador [...]	2005-11-16 10:28:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV SY TC
05ABUDHABI468	UAE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR DISCUSSES CT FINANCE, FTA [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador met with Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al Suwaidi to discuss counterterror finance cooperation on January 29. Governor Al Suwaidi focused on regional CT finance engagement and on expected Free Trade Agreement discussions with the banking sector. End summary. [...]	2005-02-01 11:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN ETRD IZ PTER TC
05ABUDHABI4691	MEDIA REACTION:SEC ENERGY BODMAN [...] SUMMARY: THERE WAS GOOD AND UNIFORMLY POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE VISIT TO THE UAE BY SECRETARY OF ENERGY SAMUEL BODMAN. ARABIC AND ENGLISH DAILIES PROMINENTLY REPORTED EXCERPTS OF REMARKS MADE BY THE SECRETARY DURING A PA-ARRANGED PRESS CONFERENCE AND HIS MEETINGS WITH UAE PRESIDENT AND [...]	2005-11-16 15:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI4696	UAEG RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AFGHANISTAN [...] (S) Summary: On November 9, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ronald Neumann, visited Abu Dhabi and met with Minister of Information Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan (AbZ) and MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid al Noaimi. He inquired about GCC states, views and UAEG's recommendations on Afghanistan. [...]	2005-11-19 12:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV AF KU QA SA TC
05ABUDHABI470	UAE ATTENDANCE AT SAUDI COUNTERTERRORISM CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-01 12:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER SA TC
05ABUDHABI471	UAE SUPPORT FOR IRAQI ELECTIONS [...] (U) Summary: The UAE leadership,s public and private comments on the Iraqi elections were overwhelmingly positive. President Khalifa,s 1/31 telephone call to the Iraqi President was widely publicized, while the UAE Ministers of Defense, Information, and Interior praised the higher-than-expect [...]	2005-02-01 13:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ KDEM PGOV PREL TC
05ABUDHABI4735	BOEING WINS BIG AT DUBAI AIR SHOW [...] (U) On November 20, during the 9th Annual Dubai Air Show, the Dubai-based Emirates Airline awarded Boeing a $9.7 billion order to buy 42 B-777s with an option to purchase 20 more. With this newest order, the Emirates fleet will increase to more than 200 making it the largest carrier in the Ar [...]	2005-11-21 13:03:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR ECON TC
05ABUDHABI4768	USG AND UAEG HOST "ADVANCED FINANCIAL CRIMES" [...] (U) The Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training of the United States Department of Justice (OPDAT),the Central Bank of the UAE and the Middle East and North African Financial Action Task Force (MENA/FATF) held a conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE from November 19-21. [...]	2005-11-22 13:59:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	TFIN PREL TC
05ABUDHABI4902	UAEG'S PREPARATIONS FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA [...] (U) In response to the questions posed Reftel A regarding the UAEG's efforts to protect against avian influenza (AI) and its capability to respond to a pandemic, the following information is provided. ------------ Preparedness ------------ 2. (U) The UAEG has formed a National Avian Inf [...]	2005-11-30 14:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO SENV ECON EAGR EAID PREL TC
05ABUDHABI4904	CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR ON INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION [...] (U) In an interview published November 30 in the English language "Khaleej Times," Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al Suwaidi discussed the UAE Central Bank's cooperation with foreign law enforcement agencies and financial intelligence units in other countries. Al-Suwaidi said that, to dat [...]	2005-11-30 14:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTFN PTER EFIN TC
05ABUDHABI5039	MEDIA REACTION:UAE SOCIETY THROUGH ONLINE FORUMS [...] Summary: Arabic language online forums are becoming increasingly popular as a means of expressing opinions about current events. Contributions to these online forums provide a window on what is of interest to the Arabic street. End Summary. 2. The UAE has several dynamic Arabic language on [...]	2005-12-14 13:59:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI5042	MEDIA REACTION: TUENI'S ASSASSINATION [...] SUMMARY: THE ASSASSINATION OF LEBANESE MP GIBRAN TEUNI RECEIVED PROMINENT COVERAGE IN THE UAE'S PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. UAE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND CULTURE AND UAE AMBASSADOR IN LEBANON CONVEYED UAE'S CONDOLENCES TO TUENI'S FAMILY AS WELL TO THE LEBANESE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE. A LEB [...]	2005-12-14 14:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI5043	NEW ORLEANS JAZZ HERITAGE TOURS: THE MARDI GRAS [...] Summary: More than 500 UAE nationals including government officials, media representatives, businessmen, and students attended two performances of Mardi Gras Indian Collective. The program included two performances, one at the Emirates Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 26, and [...]	2005-12-14 15:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC KPAO
05ABUDHABI5065	MEDIA REACTION: GCC SUMMIT/IRAQI ELECTIONS [...] SUMMARY: SPECIFIC COMMENTARY ON THE GCC SUMMIT AND ELECTIONS IN IRAQ. AL-KHALEEJ PAPER CRITICIZED THE GULF SUMMIT AS FOCUSING ONLY ON THE BUSINESS BETWEEN THE GULF STATES AND NOT THE DAILY PROBLEMS OF GULF CITIZENS. AL-BAYAN QUESTIONED THE ROLE OF THE GCC COUNSELING COMMITTEE AND HOPED THAT [...]	2005-12-17 12:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI507	UAE INTERIOR MINISTER COMMITTED TO CAMEL JOCKEY [...] (C) Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan told the Ambassador on February 1 that he is committed to solving the problem of underage foreign boys being trafficked to the UAE as camel jockeys. He said that the October HBO report on child camel jockeys in the UAE had affected him gre [...]	2005-02-02 13:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM TC
05ABUDHABI508	UAE INTERIOR MINISTER ENGAGED ON REGIONAL CT [...] (C) Summary. In a February 1 meeting with the Ambassador, Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al-Nahyan discussed his view of regional security cooperation with UAE,s neighbors and suggested ideas for bilateral training efforts. Saif noted that the smaller GCC countries have often been f [...]	2005-02-02 13:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	IZ PTER TC
05ABUDHABI5085	MEDIA REACTION: GCC SUMMIT/IRAQ ELECTIONS [...] Summary: "Al-Bayan" explains that previous GCC summits did not have so many issues on the table. English daily "Gulf News" calls on the GCC to take significant steps to increase cooperation in the region. A Kuwaiti editorialist in "Al- Ittihad" cites elections in Iraq as a good example of de [...]	2005-12-19 08:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI509	UAE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR DISCUSSES CT FINANCE, FTA [...] (U) Summary: Ambassador met with Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al Suwaidi to discuss counterterror finance cooperation on January 29. Governor Al Suwaidi focused on regional CT finance engagement and on expected Free Trade Agreement discussions with the banking sector. End summary. [...]	2005-02-04 05:59:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ETRD IZ PTER TC
05ABUDHABI510	U/S BOLTON VISITS UAE [...] (S) Summary: Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security John Bolton met with UAE officials on January 31 to discuss the status of Iran,s nuclear weapons programs and to present future options for addressing the threat on the UAE,s doorstep, including referral to the [...]	2005-02-05 02:09:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	ETTC IR IZ KNNP PARM PK TC
05ABUDHABI5112	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: GCC SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST IN "AL-ITTIHAD," LAUDED THE GCC'S CALL TO CLEAR THE MIDDLE EAST OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS. AN ARABIC EDITORIAL PRAISED THE SUMMIT FOR TAKING MODERATE RESOLUTIONS. END SUMMARY. 2. Abu Awad, a columnist in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic daily "Al- Ittihad" (circulation 65,000) [...]	2005-12-20 10:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI5131	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. AND HAMAS/GCC SUMMIT/IRAN'S [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" asks why the United States considers Palestinian resistance an act of terror. Columnists in "Al Ittihad" and "Al-Bayan criticize the Gulf Summit as ineffective. English daily "Gulf News" comments on the GCC's concerns with Iran's nuclear program and alligat [...]	2005-12-21 09:02:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI5208	MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRACY AND DOUBLE STANDARDS [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" urged Arab governments to use Western countries as examples in bringing liberty upon themselves. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" questioned the US pressure on religious groups and sanctions on their respective countries while at the same time ignoring similar t [...]	2005-12-27 11:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI527	MEDIA REACTION: CONDOLEEZZA RICE [...] SUMMARY: SECRETARY CONDOLEEZZA RICE'S STATEMENTS DURING HER FIRST VISIT AS SECRETARY OF STATE DOMINATED COVERAGE IN LOCAL PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. ABU DHABI TV AND DUBAI TV BOTH CARRIED EXCERPTS OF HER STATEMENT DURING A PRESS CONFERENCE IN THE UK. AN UNUSUALLY POSITIVE EDITORIAL IN "AL [...]	2005-02-05 13:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI528	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION:STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS [...] SUMMARY: ALL ARABIC AND ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PRINT MEDIA IN THE UAE DEVOTED EXTENSIVE COVERAGE TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. RADIO AND TV STATIONS REPEATEDLY CARRIED LENGTHY EXCERPTS OF THE SPEECH, PARTICULARLY SECTIONS RELATED TO THE MIDDLE EAST AND THE PEACE PROCESS. ALL MEDI [...]	2005-02-05 13:21:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI634	EB ASSISTANT SECRETARY WAYNE MEETS WITH UAE ENERGY [...] (C) Summary: UAE Energy Minister Al-Hamili told visiting A/S Wayne that the UAE would be adding 200,000 barrels of production capacity in 2005. He explained that the UAE decision to buy gas from Qatar was one of price. In response to A/S Wayne's questions about reported Iranian-UAE gas purch [...]	2005-02-12 12:16:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ENRG ECON IR TC
05ABUDHABI663	ABU DHABI LEADERSHIP REITERATES COMMITMENT TO [...] (C) Summary: On February 13, MbZ aide Yousef al Otaiba told Ambassador Sison that the smaller emirates would suffer a financial penalty from Abu Dhabi if they do not cut the trafficking of underage camel jockeys. MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid al-Noaimi told visiting ARPI Office Director Alan Misen [...]	2005-02-14 08:02:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD PHUM PREL TC
05ABUDHABI675	AMERICANS AND EMIRATIS HIGHLIGHT POSITIVES OF FA, [...] (SBU) Summary: State Department Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Frank Mermoud supported our strong commercial relationship and highlighted how a free trade agreement would enhance trade and investment during his January 29-31 visit to the UAE. His interlocutors exp [...]	2005-02-14 10:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	CVIS ECON ETRD PREL TC
05ABUDHABI685	AMERICANS AND EMIRATIS HIGHLIGHT POSITIVES OF FTA, [...] (SBU) Summary: State Department Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Frank Mermoud supported our strong commercial relationship and highlighted how a free trade agreement would enhance trade and investment during his January 29-31 visit to the UAE. His interlocutors exp [...]	2005-02-14 11:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	CVIS ECON ETRD PREL TC
05ABUDHABI706	MEDIA REACTION: AL HARIRI ASSASSINATION [...] SUMMARY: THE ASSASSINATION OF RAFIQ AL-HARIRI, FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF LEBANON, DOMINATED COVERAGE IN LOCAL ELECTRONIC AND PRINT MEDIA. THE UAE GOVERNMENT CONDEMNED THE ASSASSINATION OF AL HARIRI IN AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL ITTIHAD" POINTED OUT THAT THE ASSASSINATION OF A [...]	2005-02-15 12:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI711	EMIRATI PREPARATIONS FOR FTA TALKS CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary: In meetings over the past several days, we have gained more of a sense of how the UAEG is preparing for its upcoming FTA talks with the U.S. In addition to the formal addition of MinEcon Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi as a co-chair of the negotiating committee (reftel),it appears that [...]	2005-02-15 12:10:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON TC
05ABUDHABI713	WHITE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR FRAN [...] (S) Summary. In a February 7 meeting with HSC Homeland Security Advisor Frances Townsend, the Director of UAE State Security Department (SSD),Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, expressed support for U.S. efforts regarding the Israeli/Palestinian situation. Sheikh Hazza also said that the UAE [...]	2005-02-15 12:10:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	IR IZ PREL PTER SA TC
05ABUDHABI716	UAEG EXPRESSES VIEWS ON ISRAEL-PALESTINE [...] (C) Summary: On February 13, MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al-Noaimi told visiting ARPI Office Director Alan Misenheimer and DCM that he is more optimistic about the prospect for peace in Israel and Palestine since Abu Mazen,s election. He noted that motion on this front will help solve other regio [...]	2005-02-15 12:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON EFIN KPAL KWBG PREL TC
05ABUDHABI718	HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR TOWNSEND MEETS WITH [...] (C) Summary: In a February 7 meeting with Dubai Crown Prince (and UAE Defense Minister) Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid (MBR),White House Homeland Security Advisor Frances Townsend expressed appreciation for the UAE's contributions to our counterterrorism efforts. Noting that it was a hopeful time [...]	2005-02-15 12:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	IR IZ PREL PTER SA TC
05ABUDHABI720	HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR FRAN TOWNSEND MEETS WITH [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see para 12. Summary ------- 2. (S/NF) Homeland Security Advisor Frances Townsend and UAE Central Bank Governor Sultan Nasser Al-Suwaidi met February 7 and discussed the possible formation of a USG-UAEG terrorist financing task force. They agreed t [...]	2005-02-15 12:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	ECON EFIN ETTC PTER TC KTFN
05ABUDHABI721	WHITE HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISOR FRAN [...] (C) Summary: White House Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) February 7 to discuss counter terrorism trends in the Gulf region, U.S.-UAE CT cooperation, and the th [...]	2005-02-15 12:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	IR IZ PTER SA TC
05ABUDHABI760	UAE DESIGNATES LEAD NEGOTIATORS FOR FTA [...] On February 15, Minister of State for Finance and Industry Dr. Mohammed Khalfan bin Kharbash chaired the first meeting of the UAE FTA negotiating committee. The committee, established by the UAE Cabinet on February 7 (reftel),assigned the lead negotiating responsibility for various sections [...]	2005-02-16 12:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON TC
05ABUDHABI767	GENERAL ABIZAID VISITS ABU DHABI [...] (S) Summary: CENTCOM Commander Gen. Abizaid met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) February 14 to discuss Iraq,s security situation in the wake of the January 30 elections. They also discussed othe [...]	2005-02-20 02:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PTER MCAP IZ IR SA SY LE AF TC
05ABUDHABI831	ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQI TRANSITIONAL [...] (C) Pol Chief delivered reftel points to MFA Assistant Under Secretary Tariq Al Haidan on February 22, stressing the importance of Iraq,s neighbors, such as the UAE, to publicly signal their willingness to work with the Iraqi Transitional Government (ITG). Al Haidan said the UAEG will support [...]	2005-02-22 12:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IZ TC
05ABUDHABI833	G/TIP VISIT TO UAE INFORMATIVE BUT DISAPPOINTING [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. G/TIP Senior Coordinator for Reports Mark Taylor visited the UAE February 5-8 to update information for the 2005 Trafficking in Persons Report. High ranking UAEG officials assured him of their ongoing commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking. (Note: On February 1 [...]	2005-02-22 12:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PHUM PREL TC
05ABUDHABI834	EMIRATI BUSINESSMAN LOOKING TO INVEST IN WEST BANK [...] (C) Summary: Mohammed Al-Abbar, Chairman of Emaar, Dubai's largest publicly-traded real estate development company, called on DCM and Econ Chief to discuss his February 18 meetings with Palestinian and Israeli leaders regarding his development proposals for the Gaza settlements to be evacuated [...]	2005-02-22 12:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON EAID EINV PREL KPAL IS TC
05ABUDHABI841	EMBASSY ABU DHABI COMMENTS ON SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] (SBU) Summary and comment: The UAE Government remains strongly committed to protecting intellectual property rights (IPR). The UAE continues to enforce copyright, trademark, and patent laws passed in 2002 to protect U.S. intellectual property, and remains committed to the 2002 agreement prov [...]	2005-02-23 07:58:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KIPR PREL ETRD TC
05ABUDHABI846	UAE TRAINING IRAQI DIPLOMATS [...] (SBU) Nine Iraqi diplomats are currently receiving six weeks of training offered by the Emirates Institute of Diplomacy, which is an integral part of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The training, which Iraq,s Foreign Ministry requested, consists of a series of lectures on topics ranging [...]	2005-02-23 08:30:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL IZ TC
05ABUDHABI863	CSW WOMEN'S ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT RESOLUTION - UAE [...] Pol Chief discussed the draft resolution on the Economic Advancement of Women with MFA Director for International Organizations Yacub Al Hosani on February 20. Post also shared copies of it with the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen,s Council and with the General Women,s Union, whose director, Noora Al [...]	2005-02-23 10:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	UN CSW KWMN EAID KMPI TC
05ABUDHABI864	STAFFEDL FISCHER EXPLORES UAE REGULATIONS ON [...] (SBU) Begin summary. Visiting Senate Banking Committee Staffdel met with UAE Minister for Economy Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi and officials from the Central Bank for briefings on the regulatory regime for all financial institutions in the UAE -- including money changers, hawaladars, stock exchang [...]	2005-02-23 11:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC
05ABUDHABI883	EMIRATI PREPARATIONS FOR FTA TALKS CONTINUE [...] (C) Summary: On February 19 Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi told Ambassador that she understood that labor was a potential "show stopper" for the USG on the FTA, and that the UAE Minister of Information had stressed to the UAE cabinet that the UAEG needed to push forward with labor [...]	2005-02-23 12:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON ELAB KBCT TC
05ABUDHABI908	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: "STOP THE APPOINTMENT" OF [...] (U) SUMMARY: UAE PROFESSOR DR. ABDULKHALEQ ABDULLAH WROTE AN OP-ED IN THE PRIVATELY-OWNED, SHARJAH-BASED, PAN-ARAB DAILY "AL- KHALEEJ" (CIRCULATION 85,000) ENTITLED "STOP THE APPOINTMENT". DR. ABDULLAH STRONGLY CRITICIZES THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCI [...]	2005-02-27 09:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI911	UAE INVESTMENT IN PALESTINE: GOOD INTENTIONS, BAD [...] (C) Summary: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MbZ) told Ambassador that he had been briefed on Dubai real estate developer Mohammed Al-Abbar's visit to the Palestinian territories and proposed investments there in advance of Al-Abbar's trip, and had no objection to A [...]	2005-02-27 12:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN EAID ECON EINV PREL KPAL IS TC
05ABUDHABI917	SECRETARY'S ORAL MESSAGE AND THE UAE [...] (C) Ambassador delivered the Secretary,s oral message to the Arab League to MFA Under Secretary Abdullah Rashid al Noaimi on February 27. Al Noaimi reported that UAE Foreign Minister Rashid Abdullah (his father) looked forward to seeing the Secretary in London on March 1 to discuss the issue [...]	2005-02-28 04:44:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID TC
05ABUDHABI95	UAE SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: YEAR END EXPECTATIONS FOR [...] SUMMARY: REPORTS AND OP-EDS IN ARABIC DAILIES IN THE UAE INDICATED THAT THE PLIGHT OF THE ARAB PEOPLE IS ONE OF THEIR OWN MAKING, ATTRIBUTING IT TO THE LACK OF FREEDOM AND HUMAN RIGHTS, TOTALITARIANISM AND BAD GOVERNANCE. ONE OP-ED ANTICIPATED THAT THE PLIGHT OF ARABS WILL CONTINUE TO DETERI [...]	2005-01-05 11:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05ABUDHABI959	UAE ARAB MEDIA CONFERENCE CALLS FOR REDUCED [...] (U) The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) held its annual conference entitled "Arab Media in the Information Age" January 9-11, 2005. A common theme throughout the conference was the need for Arab governments to reduce their roles in controlling the media. Despite a l [...]	2005-03-01 11:58:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC PREL PGOV
05ABUDHABI964	UAE: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK ACTIVITIES [...] (U) Summary: PAO Abu Dhabi postponed International Education Week activities due to the mourning period following the death of UAE President Sheikh Zayed. PAO subsequently spread the activities out over several weeks in November and December. Public Affairs Officers and Education Advisors vi [...]	2005-03-01 12:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO TC SCUL CVIS
05ABUDHABI97	UAE ENGLISH LANGUAGE MICROSCHOLARSHIPS [...] (U) Summary: The inauguration of the English-language Microscholarship Program in the UAE has generated goodwill and a positive image for the US at a time when Emirati students are bombarded with negative images from press and television. This is the first program to reach out to UAE youth in [...]	2005-01-05 12:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO TC SCUL
05ABUDHABI970	UAE WOMEN SEE A PROMISING BUT CHALLENGING FUTURE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: UAE WOMEN ARE GENERALLY OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THEIR ROLE IN UAE SOCIETY, TELLING US THAT THEY FORESEE WOMEN BEING APPOINTED TO THE FEDERAL NATIONAL COUNCIL AND MAKING OTHER GAINS IN THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC SPHERES. HOWEVER, THEY ALSO SPOKE CANDIDLY ABOUT THE OBSTACLE [...]	2005-03-02 08:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM KWMN MEPI TC
05ABUDHABI992	SCENESETTER FOR FIRST ROUND OF US-UAE FTA [...] (U) Summary: The UAE is a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al-Khaimah) founded in December 1971. Over the last 34 years, the UAE has developed into the third largest economy in the Arab world, with an estimated 2004 GDP of at [...]	2005-03-02 10:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ELAB ETRD PREL TC EINV USTR
05ABUDHABI993	ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY TO REMAIN A LONG-TERM [...] (SBU) Summary: Former UAE President Sheikh Zayed, who died in November 2004, was widely respected in the UAE as an avid environmentalist who worked to "green" the UAE by promoting forestry and agriculture. Rapid expansion of agriculture, however, has negatively impacted the UAE,s ground wat [...]	2005-03-02 10:44:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EPET ETRD KSCA SENV TC
05ABUDHABI999	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON [...] SUMMARY: THE SITUATION IN LEBANON AND THE LONDON CONFERENCE SUPPORTING THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY DOMINATED COVERAGE IN LOCAL ELECTRONIC AND PRINT MEDIA. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL ITTIHAD" LAUDED THE RESIGNATION OF OMAR KARAMI. ANOTHER EDITORIAL IN "AL BAYAN" WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE REASONS BEHI [...]	2005-03-02 11:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
05AMMAN2753	FINANCE MINISTER REVIEWS STATUS OF OIL GRANTS [...] (C) In a March 30 meeting with Charge, Finance Minister Mohammed Abu Hammour reviewed the likelihood of Jordan's receipt of oil grants in 2005. Abu Hammour noted that during the most recent visit by King Abdullah to Saudi Arabia in early March, the Saudis had promised to grant Jordan 25,000 ba [...]	2005-04-03 14:49:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PREL EFIN SA KU JO TC
05ANKARA3466	TURKEY NOTIFIED THAT UAE REQUEST FOR TURKISH [...] (S) Deputy PolMilCouns notified MFA Americas Affairs Deputy Office Director Meral Barlas on June 15 that the USG has denied the United Arab Emirates (UAE) request for pilots and technicians from Turkey to train pilots and technicians from the UAE on F-16 Block 60 aircraft and for technicians f [...]	2005-06-17 12:05:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	MASS TU TC
05DHAKA2316	UAE ORPHANAGE IN BANGLADESH NOT FOR REPATRIATED [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: There is no shelter or organization in Bangladesh run by the UAE based Zayed Foundation that cares for repatriated camel jockeys. END SUMMARY 2. (SBU) On May 18, poloff met with Sultan A. Al Romaithi, Advisor to the UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs, who was in Dhaka to a [...]	2005-05-18 08:54:00	Embassy Dhaka	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM KWMN ELAB BG CRM TC
05DJIBOUTI343	DJIBOUTI FREE ZONE [...] (U) Summary: Djibouti Free Zone (DFZ),inaugurated in June 2004, is a pilot project for the larger free zone planned for Doraleh Port. Djibouti Port and Free Zone Authority (DPFZA) controls the DFZ and delivers licenses to eligible firms. DPFZA gave the management of the free zone to Jebel [...]	2005-04-10 13:52:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECON EFIN EAID PGOV DJ TC
05DJIBOUTI477	DJI-PHARMA, DJIBOUTI'S PHARMACEUTICAL FACTORY [...] (U) Summary: President Guelleh recently inaugurated Dji- Pharma, a government owned pharmaceutical plant. Dji- Pharma, engineered by the French firm "Ingenerie Pharmaceutique Modulaire," plans to fulfill all the needs of the country in the four mostly used intravenous perfusions in Djibouti h [...]	2005-05-18 10:20:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON EFIN EAID PGOV DJ TC
05DJIBOUTI65	TOTAL AND MOBIL TRY TO HOLD LINE ON DORALEH MOVE [...] (C) Momar Nguer, Total's Director of Refinery and Marketing for East Africa and the Indian Ocean, and boss of Total Djibouti's Chief Executive Francois de Charnace, told Ambassador 1/16 during a de Charnace-hosted dinner, that Total, Mobil and Shell had each received new communication from the [...]	2005-01-18 04:12:00	Embassy Djibouti	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON ETRD PGOV MARR MOPS DJ TC
05DUBAI126	DUBAI'S PROPERTY MARKET PART THREE -- BOOM OR BUST? [...] (SBU) Summary: Dubai's property market has been growing too big, too fast, according to many observers. Others, concerned that currently skyrocketing property prices in Dubai are not good for business, look to the construction surge to assuage this demand. Since the 2002 advent of property sal [...]	2005-01-09 13:42:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV PGOV EFIN TC

05DUBAI181	DUBAI LABOR SEMINAR STRESSES ILO COMPLIANCE [...] (U) Summary: From January 8-10, the UAE Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MoL) hosted a seminar in Dubai for MoL employees entitled "The Role of the Labor Department in the Implementation of the International and Arab Labor Standards and Basic Principles and Rights at Work." The purpose of [...]	2005-01-12 13:49:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PGOV TC
05DUBAI265	UAE-IRAN PIPELINE REPORTEDLY MOVING AHEAD [...] (C) Summary: Progress on Crescent Petroleum's project to pipe gas from Iran into the UAE, reported reftels, continues apace according to our contacts in the industry. The project looks likely be completed in 2005 or 2006. Contracts for the project's required new infrastructure -- an offshore [...]	2005-01-17 12:22:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PREL TC IR
05DUBAI334	UAEG OFFICIALS AND OTHERS TELL A/USTR CLATANOFF LABOR [...] (C) Summary: In a January 18 visit to Dubai, Labor A/USTR Clatanoff spent over two hours at the Ministry of Labor observing the Ministry's labor dispute process. MinFin A/US Khalid Al-Bustani told Clatanoff that labor was receiving attention "all the way to the top" of the UAEG. In a meeting w [...]	2005-01-24 12:19:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB ETRD PHUM TC
05DUBAI57	PRESIDENT OF DUBAI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPRESSES CONCERN [...] (C) Summary: Obaid Al-Tayer, prominent Dubai businessman and President of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI),told Consul General December 29 that the process of negotiating a US-UAE Free Trade Agreement "will not be easy." That said, Dubai businessmen were not against the FTA; [...]	2005-01-05 13:52:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD EFIN PREL TC
05DUBAI6301	SABA TV TO AIR FIRST PROGRAM AS EARLY AS 21 DECEMBER [...] No summary [...]	2005-12-19 12:26:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR ECPS PGOV SCUL IR TC
05DUBAI6335	RAK CROWN PRINCE COMMENTS ON IRAN'S AHMADINEJAD [...] (C) Summary: In a December 15 meeting with CG, Ras Al-Khaimah Crown Prince Saud Al Qassimi offered his views of Iran's new president, views including elements of both scorn and admiration. Saud sees Ahmadinejad's recent anti-Israel comments as an effort to build his own street credibility at [...]	2005-12-21 13:45:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TC IR IS PGOV
05DUBAI92	DUBAI'S "EXECUTIVE OFFICE" SPLITS INTO BUSINESS AND [...] (C) Summary: Dubai's "Executive Office," headed by Mohammed Gergawi, has long been a key player in "Dubai Inc," the term used to describe the various parastatal organizations that the Ruler's Office has set up to manage and oversee the development of Dubai. The Executive Office has recently be [...]	2005-01-08 13:11:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV EINV ECON TC
05DUBAI94	DUBAI GOV'T REMAINS WILLING TO ENGAGE ON BUILDING NOB FOR [...] Consul General met December 20 with Sultan bin Sulayem (SBS),the Dubai government's point person for the proposed NOB for ConGen Dubai, to review the points raised in reftel. Following is a summary of the discussion, which was favorable overall. 2. Contractors: SBS said there were three US [...]	2005-01-08 13:45:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED	ASEC KSEO ABLD AMGT TC
05DUBLIN409	TERRORIST FINANCE: BUISIR PRENOTIFICATION [...] (S) On April 7, Maurice Biggar, acting director of the DFA's UN office, and Stephan Dawson, deputy director of the Middle East office, briefed POL/ECON counselor on the hurdles the GOI would have to jump in order to co-sponsor submission of Buisir to the UN 1267 Committee. Because Buisir is [...]	2005-04-07 15:28:00	Embassy Dublin	SECRET	PTER KTFN EFIN ECON ETTC EAID TC
05DUBLIN417	BUISIR: GOI SUPPORTS USG ACTION [...] (S) On April 8, Maurice Biggar, acting Director of the DFA's UN office, called to say that following consultations with Ireland's DOJ and higher levels at the DFA, the GOI wishes to confirm its support of the USG plan to submit Buisir to the UN 1267 Committee. 2. (S) Biggar noted that the [...]	2005-04-08 14:35:00	Embassy Dublin	SECRET	PTER KTFN EFIN ECON ETTC EAID TC
05NEWDELHI4449	SIKH TERRORISTS, WEAPONS CACHES SEIZED AFTER DELHI [...] (C) Summary: The recent arrests of terrorists from the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) group -- which is proscribed under the US Terrorist Exclusion List -- included all the main conspirators in the May 22 twin cinema bombings as well as a BKI leader who had escaped police custody earlier t [...]	2005-06-13 13:21:00	Embassy New Delhi	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL IN PK CA GM TH TC
05SANAA1036	(U) AMEMBASSY CONOPS APPROVAL FOR YE2005JCET002N [...] (S) AS REQUESTED IN REF A, AMEMBASSY SANA'A AND HOST NATION CONCUR WITH NSWU-3 CONCEPT FOR JCET YE2005JCET002N (REF A). 2. (S) AMEMBASSY SANA'A HUMAN RIGHTS VETTING MESSAGE WILL FOLLOW UNDER A SEPARATE MESSAGE.3. (OMC POC IS COLONEL MARK DEVLIN, COM 967-1-755-2079. [...]	2005-04-25 12:38:00	Embassy Sanaa	SECRET	MASS PHUM TC
05VIENNA611	BLUE LANTERN END-USE CHECKS: LICENSES 05-91445, [...] EconPolCouns and DATT met on March 2 with Hans G. Schiebel, President and CEO of the Schiebel Group and Schiebel Elektronische Geraete GmbH, and Evelyne Pallanich, a Marketing Assistant, at Schiebel's headquarters at Margaretenstrasse 112, A-1050 Vienna. During the meeting, James Rolig, Schi [...]	2005-03-02 13:08:00	Embassy Vienna	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC AU TC
06ABUDHABI1001	MEDIA REACTION: P&O PORTS DEAL; HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT; [...] SUMMARY: A UAE COLUMNIST IN "AL-ITTIHAD" WRITES THAT US REJECTION OF THE P&O DEAL CONVEYED A NEGATIVE MESSAGE TO ALL ARABS AS WELL AS TO THE UAE. A COLUMNIST IN "AL-KHALEEJ" COMMENTED ON THE DOS HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT BY STATING THAT IT ACCUSES MANY COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERED [...]	2006-03-15 12:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE TC
06ABUDHABI1044	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY [...] SUMMARY: A COLUMNIST IN "AL-KHALEEJ" DESCRIBED THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGIES REPORT AS A REPORT THAT CONSISTS OF EVERYTHING EXCEPT A STRATEGY. AN "AL-KHALEEJ" EDITORIAL NOTED THE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGIES REPORT FOLLOWS THE NEW CONSERVATIVES' DISASTROUS IDEOLOGIES AND WONDERED WHY [...]	2006-03-18 13:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1103	UAE RED CRESCENT: "AID TO NEEDY, NOT TERRORISTS" [...] (SBU) Summary. In response to the March 20, 2006 New York Times Article, "Emirates Aided Kin of Palestinian Militants," the Chairman of Board of the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA) told Ambassador on March 21 that the RCA's policy is to fund needy children and that it does not aid families o [...]	2006-03-21 15:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PTER KTFN PHUM IS PA AE TC UAE
06ABUDHABI1119	MEDIA REACTION: TEHRAN AND WASHINGTON [...] SUMMARY: A SAUDI COLUMNIST IN "AL-ITTIHAD" WONDERS WHY WASHINGTON HAD TO RESORT TO ITS ENEMY IRAN AND NOT TO ITS ARAB ALLIES TO RESOLVE IRAQ'S ISSUES. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL- ITTIHAD" CLAIMS PRESIDENT BUSH'S RECENT SPEECH SHOWS THAT ZIONIST INFLUENCE CONTROLS THE WHITE HOUSE. A UAE COLUMNIST I [...]	2006-03-22 12:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI1406	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. IMAGE; IRAN AND THE REGION; [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" explains why America is deeply hated by Arabs and Muslims stating that respecting human's humanity is the only way for America to resolve these issues. "Al-Khaleej" expressed concerns for Gulf security. "Al-Khaleej" asserted that freedom and democracy ne [...]	2006-04-11 11:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE TC
06ABUDHABI1416	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH [...] SUMMARY: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" calls a recent report on labor rights in the UAE from Human Rights Watch a credible report that should not be ignored or misinterpreted. He calls on the UAE authorities to open a dialogue with the organization and tackle problems related to labor issu [...]	2006-04-11 13:37:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI1538	MEDIA REACTION: US, ISRAEL AND PALESTINE/IRAN [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" states that the support and patronage of the United States supports Israel's campaigns against the Palestinians. "Al-Bayan" complains about the biased support the U.S. gives to Israel. An op-ed in "Al-Bayan" renounces the double-standard of U.S. nuclear [...]	2006-04-18 06:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1573	MEDIA REACTION: ARABS AND HUMAN RIGHTS/ [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" explains why Arabs usually fail human right's assessments stating that their culture does not carry such values. A female columnist in Al-Bayan comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities stating that Iran, instead of focusing on nuclear technology, should wo [...]	2006-04-19 10:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI1637	MEDIA REACTION: DUBAI PORTS/IRAQ [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" comments on the oppressive way the Dubai Ports deal was handled by the American media and politicians. He concludes that despite of all these failures, globalization will continue. "Al- Khaleej" asserts that the American occupation of Iraq is the pro [...]	2006-04-23 14:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI1742	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: "AL BAYAN" EXCLUSIVE WITH [...] Summary: Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul claims that Ankara refused an American nuclear reactor in exchange for providing facilitative assistance to the U.S. in its confrontation with Iran. Gul noted that a military option to end the impasse is very unlikely simply because Iran possess [...]	2006-04-30 14:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI1790	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN/IRAQ [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" explains why the U.S. will not strike Iran. "Al-Khaleej" blames the occupation for Iraq's growing problems and feels the end of the occupation will bring an end to the militias. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" described the Gulf countries' rising concern with t [...]	2006-05-02 12:37:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI19	MEDIA REACTION: U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY EFFORTS/PALESTINE [...] SUMMARY: Arab columnists are critical of U.S. public diplomacy efforts. Al-Khaleej urges Palestinian authorities to take stronger control of the resistance and not just make statements condemning resistance groups. End Summary. 2. Under the headline "Brainwash", Jafar Mohamed Ahmed, a col [...]	2006-01-02 14:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI192	READOUT ON WASHINGTON FTA INVESTMENT DISCUSSION [...] (C) Summary: We have reached out to Minister of Economy Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi and Ministry of Finance and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority contacts to get their thoughts on the January 16-17 Washington discussions on the investment chapter of the FTA and to urge them to keep up forward momen [...]	2006-01-23 13:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EFIN TC
06ABUDHABI1994	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN/PALESTINE/UAE FTA/REFORM IN THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" cautions the use of military force against Iran. An editorial in "Al-Khaleej" says it is disgraceful for the U.S. to provide Israel with Weapons of Mass Destruction while preventing the Arabs from providing the Palestinians with basic support. A UAE colum [...]	2006-05-15 09:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2077	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: KIDNAPPING OF UAE DIPLOMAT [...] Summary: The kidnapping of the UAE diplomat in Baghdad generated extensive coverage in the UAE print and electronic media. Regional media "Al-Arabiya" satellite channel, and the London-based "Al-Sharq Al-Awsat" and "Al-Hayat" dailies also featured the story. Editorials urged the perpetrator [...]	2006-05-18 11:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2119	MEDIA REACTION: APPEAL FOR THE RELEASE OF UAE [...] SUMMARY: Three daily Arab newspapers appealed for the release of the kidnapped UAE diplomat. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" warns Arabs against counting on America because its policies have always served Israeli interests. An editorial in English daily "Gulf News" rejects the concept of a regio [...]	2006-05-22 10:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2199	MEDIA REACTION: OMLMERT VISIT/PALESTINE/ISLAM AND THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" describes the warm welcome Olmert received from members of Congress as hypocritical. "Al-Khaleej" advises the Hamas-led government to translate their words into actions by starting a plan based on the roadmap in order to give the Palestinian people some h [...]	2006-05-29 13:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2240	MEDIA REACTION: ARABS AND U.S. PUBLIC DIPLOMACY [...] SUMMARY: An Egyptian columnist in "Akhbar Al-Arab" concludes that America's efforts to win the minds and hearts of the Arabs has failed. A UAE female professor in "Al-Bayan" wonders whether U.S. public diplomacy efforts will succeed in light of the decades of hostile policies, misery and ba [...]	2006-05-31 13:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2253	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: RICE SPEECH ON IRAN [...] Summary: UAE's Arabic dailies all featured Secretary Rice's remarks on Iran. UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullah Bin Zayed, told the UAE official News Agency (WAM) that the UAEG welcomes the American proposal to hold direct talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, describing it as [...]	2006-06-03 12:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2374	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: DEATH OF ZARQAWI [...] Summary: All UAE Arabic and English dailies featured Al- Zarqawi's death. An unsigned editorial in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic daily "Al-Ittihad" 6/10 described Zarqawi's death as the beginning of the end if Iraqis would all unite together against those targeting their security. "Al-Khaleej" laid [...]	2006-06-10 13:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2423	MEDIA REACTION: ZARQAWI'S DEATH [...] Summary: An unsigned editorial in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic daily "Al-Ittihad" strongly criticizes Arab Muslims for not condemning the Muslim Brotherhood for presenting their condolences on Zarqawi's death. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" wonders how the official reaction to Zarqawi's death is happine [...]	2006-06-12 12:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2464	MEDIA REACTION: ZARQAWI'S DEATH/GUANTANAMO [...] Summary: A female columnist in "Al-Bayan" describes Iraq as another faction-divided Lebanon under UK-US custody. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes those who sympathize with Al- Zarqawi's death. Another columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes Hamas for considering Al-Zarqawi a symbol of [...]	2006-06-14 12:27:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2563	TEXTILES INDUSTRY: PESSIMISTIC DESPITE RISING TRADE [...] SUMMARY: Officials from the UAE Ministry of Economy, two textile factories in the UAE's Jebel Ali Free Zone (ATRACO Industrial and Carolina Fabric LTD) and one garment factory in Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Garment Factory (ADGF) are pessimistic about current and future prospects of the UAE textile an [...]	2006-06-21 11:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KTEX ECON ETRD TC
06ABUDHABI2572	MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S POLICIES; ISLAMOPHOBIA; NATIONAL [...] Summary: Al-Bayan criticizes Bush administration policies, and describes the decline of the President's popularity both at home and abroad. A UAE columnist in Al-Khaleej is skeptical of the UAEG's intention to engage in political reform, due to continued delays in scheduling the dates for ele [...]	2006-06-21 14:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI2744	MEDIA REACTION: INDIAN-US COALITION; CIVIL WAR IN IRAQ; [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" comments on the potential impact of an Indo-American alliance on Pakistan and China. Another asserts that Iran has been the sole benefactor of the US's arrogant policies in the region. Also in "Al-Khaleej" an unsigned editorial criticizes US Ambassador Jo [...]	2006-07-03 12:12:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2786	MEDIA REACTION: ARABS AND ISRAELI AGGRESSION; GULF WOMEN [...] Summary: A front-page editorial by the Editor in Chief of "Al-Khaleej" criticizes the silence with which most Arabs have reacted to recent Israeli actions. Another unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" calls for an emergency Arab summit to respond to recent developments in Gaza. A female Emirat [...]	2006-07-09 03:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2810	MEDIA REACTION: US AGGRESSION IN IRAQ; ISRAELI AGGRESSION [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" criticized the United States' continued role in atrocities against Iraqi civilians under the guise of counter-terrorism, and urged resistance to US occupation. "Al-Khaleej" carried an editorial that questioned the motivations behind Israel's recent actions in [...]	2006-07-09 13:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2874	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ'S SECTARIAN VIOLENCE [...] Summary: An Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" stressed the importance of having the Arab League involved in efforts to resolve the sectarian violence in Iraq. Another editorial in "Al-Khaleej" warned against the division of Iraq in light of the current sectarian and ethnic violence. End Sum [...]	2006-07-12 12:18:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2887	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Israeli attack on Lebanon [...] Summary. Israeli air, sea and land strikes against Lebanon received first page coverage in the UAE and other UAE-based print and electronic media. Arabic and English dailies highlighted the killing of Lebanese civilians as a result of the Israeli raids. AP photo of a man carrying the body o [...]	2006-07-14 13:51:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2907	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: An editor of "Emarat al youm" predicts that those Arab countries that condemned Hezbollah would be condemned by the end of the present conflict, because Israel would not only destroy Hezbollah's military capacity but also the charitable and public services it provides. Two female Em [...]	2006-07-16 13:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2954	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The Israeli invasion of Lebanon continues to generate extensive coverage in the UAE's print and electronic media. One writer in "Al-Bayan" criticized the G8 member states for mimicking the United States in condoning Israel's aggression. Another writer in "Akhbar Al-Arab" questioned [...]	2006-07-18 11:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2955	Another Great Year: 2005-2006 UAE ACCESS MicroScholarship [...] Summary: The UAE ACCESS MicroScholarship Program provided 300 non-urban, non-elite Emirati high school students with conversational American English skills and exposure to American culture. From September 2005 to April 2006, extra-curricular activities and field trips gave added value to the [...]	2006-07-18 13:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KDEM TC
06ABUDHABI2972	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: An article in "Al-Bayan" accused the U.S. of supporting Israel against its own interests, while another criticized President Bush's hypocrisy in calling for Israel to preserve the Lebanese government while demolishing the state. An article in "Al-Khaleej" draws comparisons between c [...]	2006-07-19 13:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI2997	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: One editorial in "Al-Bayan" accused the United States of betraying Lebanon after it promised to support its new democracy. In "Al-Khaleej," one writer questioned how anyone could believe that Arabs would accept Israeli aggression given their own experiences with Israeli attacks, whi [...]	2006-07-23 12:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3000	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Reactions to the crisis in Lebanon continue to be negative. In the print media, editorials have heavily criticized references to building a new Middle East as well as the United States for facilitating Israel's offensive. One editorial entitled "Go home Condoleezza" appeared on the [...]	2006-07-24 12:28:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3024	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The Arabic-language media remained critical of the U.S. position on the current conflict in Lebanon. In "Al-Khaleej," three editorials criticize Rice's visit and question U.S. motives in the ongoing crisis. An article in "Akhbar Al-Arab" describes Rice's visit to Lebanon as a conso [...]	2006-07-25 08:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI303	MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINIANS AND DEMOCRACY [...] SUMMARY: "AL-KHALEEJ" WONDERED WHY THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE INSIST ON PUNISHING ALL THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE WHEN ALL THEY DID WAS PRACTICING DEMOCRACY. AN EDITORIAL IN "AL-BAYAN" CALLED ON PALESTINIANS TO LOOK FORWARD TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE AND FORGET THEIR POLITICAL DIFFERENCES. END SUM [...]	2006-01-30 14:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI3055	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" described the war against Lebanon as international hooliganism, stressing that peace can not be achieved through violence. "Al-Khaleej" carried an editorial describing the plans for democracy which Rice presented to Lebanon as a "poisoned stew" whose aim [...]	2006-07-26 13:22:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3069	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The Arabic-language media continues to support Hezbollah's struggle against Israel. In "Al-Khaleej" one editorial hailed the Lebanese peoples' remarkable endurance over the past seventeen days. Another in "Al-Bayan" criticized the United Nations for responding so weakly to the murd [...]	2006-07-29 12:23:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3089	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials remained critical of the Secretary's approach to the Lebanon conflict and most recent visit to the region. One editorial in "Akhbar Al-Arab" provided the outlines of a possible resolution to the conflict. Meanwhile two writers in "Al-Bayan" questioned her motives, with o [...]	2006-07-30 11:38:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3110	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials continued to portray the United States as responsible for the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. One columnist in "Al-Khaleej" attributed recent comments by a fringe Israeli group as attempts to assuage the American conscience. Another in "Emarat Al-Youm" urged Arabs to take a [...]	2006-08-01 11:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3132	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials continued to tie the ongoing conflict in Lebanon to broader ideological and political struggles in the region. One Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" dwelled upon the contrasting interests both Iran and the United States have in the ongoing conflict, while another in "Al-B [...]	2006-08-02 10:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3165	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: The bombing in Al Qaa dominated UAE media coverage. Headlines emphasized the human cost and moral implications of the tragedy, while several papers featured graphic multi-page photo spreads of the aftermath of the attack. One editorial in "Akhbar Al-Arab" applauded Venezuelan Presid [...]	2006-08-05 10:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI319	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ANGER AT DANISH CARTOON [...] SUMMARY: "AL-KHALEEJ" CALLED UPON MUSLIMS AND ARABS TO REACT AGAINST ENTITIES TARGETING THEIR SACRED SYMBOLS. A UAE COLUMNIST SAYS THE DANISH MOCKERY OF THE PROPHET MOHAMMED HAS AWAKENED THE MUSLIMS' SENSE OF IDENTITY AND UNIFIED THEM TOGETHER. END SUMMARY. 2. Under the headline "Attac [...]	2006-01-31 13:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI3253	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON/FASCIST MUSLIMS [...] Summary: Editorial comments focused on the recent thwarted terrorist attack in the United Kingdom, and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. One Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" commented on how religion is used by some individuals to advance political agendas. Another columnist in "Akhbar Al-Ara [...]	2006-08-12 11:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3297	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] Summary: Editorials continued to consider the possible motivations of different foreign powers in the most recent conflict in Lebanon. A Saudi columnist in "Al-Ittihad" identified Hezbollah as part of an Iranian effort to gain more regional power. An Emirati columnist in "Al-Bayan" criticiz [...]	2006-08-14 13:13:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3305	MEDIA REACTION: WHO WON THE WAR? [...] Summary: One Emirati columnist in "Al-Ittihad" ridiculed declarations that the cease-fire marked a Lebanese victory, and highlighted the heavy losses incurred by Lebanon because of Hezbollah's intransigence. Another columnist in "Al-Khaleej" warned the Lebanese against holding Hezbollah acco [...]	2006-08-15 10:58:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3342	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON [...] Summary: One UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" wondered why some Arab TV channels during war in Lebanon accused Gulf governments of being traitors and agents to the West and concluded that this will not help restore any occupied land. Al-Khaleej" wondered when Arabs will ever live with dignity a [...]	2006-08-16 13:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3364	UAE RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE IN ADVANCE OF AUGUST 20 [...] (C) On August 19, CDA delivered demarche in advance of August 20 Arab League Ministerial to MFA Assistant Under Secretary for International Cooperation Mohammad Abdul Rahim SIPDIS Abdul Jalil. (UAE Foreign Minister and Under Secretary are already in Cairo.) Ambassador Abdul Jalil said tha [...]	2006-08-19 14:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KPAO PREL TC
06ABUDHABI3400	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON [...] Summary: The unsigned editorial in "Al-Bayan" considers UNSCR 1701 doomed to failure. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" examines the impact of Iranian aid to Lebanon through Hezbullah. A UAE businessman wondered in "Al-Bayan" when the Americans will realize that they were not Arabs' friends a [...]	2006-08-23 12:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3434	US BLASTED IN MEDIA OVER UAE PHD STUDENT'S DETENTION AT [...] The detention of UAE PhD student Saif Al Sha'ali at Los Angeles Airport on August 21, 2006, has been extensively covered in daily, mostly front page articles in English and Arabic UAE print media August 24-28 which have frequently characterized the incident as one of racial/ethnic "profiling." [...]	2006-08-28 12:34:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3535	MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRACY IN IRAQ/LEBANON/AFGHANISTAN [...] Summary: A Lebanese columnist in "Al-Khaleej" highlighted the fact that neoconservatives might abandon their objective to spread democracy in Iraq and the Middle East, but will never abandon their oil there. An Unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" comments that Arabs are being besieged by Isra [...]	2006-09-06 14:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3536	MEDIA REACTION: UAE-US BILATERAL FRIENDSHIP [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Bayan" is critical of the UAE's relationship with the U.S. He opines that the UAE's devotion to bilateral relations with the U.S. has not prevented poor treatment from the U.S., citing DP World and the detention of an Emirati student. End Summary. 2. On [...]	2006-09-06 14:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3537	ASSESSMENT OF UAE TERRORIST FINANCING ENVIRONMENT [...] (SBU) Summary. In response to ref A, Embassy's country team provides the following assessment of the terrorist/insurgent finance operating environment in the UAE. Responses are keyed to reftel, to the extent possible. End summary. Legal Regime ------------ 2. (SBU) Question. What la [...]	2006-09-06 14:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER KTFN EFIN ETTC TC IQ
06ABUDHABI3555	MEDIA REACTION: US POLICIES/RACISM AT AIRPORTS [...] Summary: An unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" asks the U.S. to return to the right path, to the principles of justice, freedom, and human rights. A Qatari columnist in "Al-Ittihad" writes that Arabs are treated with institutional racism in Western airports. An Egyptian columnist wondered w [...]	2006-09-07 15:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3620	MEDIA REACTION: ANNIVERSARY OF SEPT 11 [...] Summary: A UAE female columnist in "Al-Ittihad" highlights that America, instead of eradicating the reasons for hate and terror, have created new reasons for hate, anger and terror in the region. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" commented on the moment of silence which Bush and the world took [...]	2006-09-13 09:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3702	MEDIA REACTION: POPE'S COMMENTS FUEL ANGER AGAINST THE [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Emaratalyoum" is not satisfied with the Pope's apology. A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" considers the Pope's statements as a gift to Al-Qaeda. A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" suggests that the Pope's "offense" is done on purpose and was timed with other attacks against [...]	2006-09-19 12:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI374	MEDIA REACTION: US PUBLIC DIPLOMACY; IRAN'S NUCLEAR [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" advised the State Department's Public Diplomacy Bureau not to waste its time enhancing their country's image, as US policies make their mission doomed to failure. "Akhbar Al-Khaleej" warned of confrontations between Iran and the United Nations following Ira [...]	2006-02-06 12:30:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI3783	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN/UAE CAMEL JOCKEYS [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" warns of Iran's active intervention in Arab issues, especially in Iraq and Lebanon. An editorial in "Al-Ittihad" lauded the way the UAEG handled the issue of camel jockeys. End Summary. 2. Under the headline "The Iranian expansion in Arab affairs [...]	2006-09-26 13:43:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3877	MEDIA REACTION: UAE FNC ELECTIONS/RICE VISIT [...] Summary: An article in "Al-Khaleej" is sarcastic about Rice's visit stating that the US only serves Israel and thus will never ever be any good to the Arabs. "Al-Bayan" states that the US puts other priorities which do not serve peace in the region. Several articles in "Al-Ittihad" and "Al- [...]	2006-10-04 12:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI3947	MEDIA REACTION: NORTH KOREA/UAE ELECTIONS/IRAQ [...] Summary: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" opines that the main reason why the U.S. is concerned with North Korea's nuclear experiment is the fear of it leaking this technology to the Middle East like Syria or Iran. Al Khaleej editorialized that what the U.S. fears most is the emergence of a nuclear [...]	2006-10-12 12:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4318	MEDIA REACTION: US VETO/ABIZAID'S COMMENTS [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" wonders how credible the U.S. is as it stands alone using its veto to defend Israeli crimes. "Al-Khaleej" comments on Abizaid's warnings on a third world war by saying that "stupid" U.S. polices are the biggest threat to world peace and security. "Al- [...]	2006-11-20 13:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4356	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ/IRAN AND UAE [...] Summary: A UAE female columnist in "Al-Bayan" confirms that it is time for the Bush administration to hear from Arabs that the chaos which is part of Bush's policies is stupid and foolish, turning the region into bloody fields. "Al-Khaleej" ran a front-page editorial denouncing the Iranian [...]	2006-11-27 13:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4472	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON/ISRAEL NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] Summary: An editorial in "Al-Bayan" noted that it is time to uncover the Israeli nuclear program and urged the U.S. to stop its double standard and force Israeli to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty. "Al-Khaleej" called on the Lebanese factions to sit together and work out their difference fo [...]	2006-12-14 10:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI4499	MEDIA REACTION: INTER-PALESTINIAN DIFFERENCES [...] Summary: Editorials describe the current stalemate between Hamas and Fatah as very dangerous. The editorials urged the conflicting Palestinian factions to work together and solve their own differences, because any further deterioration in relations will only be to the benefit of Israel. End [...]	2006-12-18 12:37:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
06ABUDHABI58	MEDIA REACTION: SYRIA-LEBANON/THE ROADMAP [...] SUMMARY: "Al-Khaleej" advised the Arab nation to take decisive and collaborative actions to contain the worsening situation in Syria and Lebanon. "Al-Bayan" cites some of the problems in the Middle East and stresses that such issues must be resolved before it becomes too late. "Al-Khaleej" c [...]	2006-01-04 13:49:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR KPAO AE TC
06ABUDHABI74	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ VIOLENCE/SHARON [...] Summary: An editorial in "Al-Khaleej" states that those responsible for the killings in Iraq do not represent a legitimate reistance. An editorial in "Gulf News" says the insurgency in Iraq is a exercise in futility. "Al-Ittihad" called on Palestinians and Arab to prepare themselves for a ne [...]	2006-01-08 10:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI783	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: FTA; P&O DUBAI PORTS [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" expresses that the UAE people never expected the P&O business deal to create a political storm, and examines some lessons to learn about this. He urged the UAE authorities to slow down in their efforts to reach an FTA agreement with the U.S. Another [...]	2006-03-01 14:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI862	MEDIA REACTION: US PRESSURE/DUBAI PORTS [...] SUMMARY: AN EDITORIAL IN "AL-KHALEEJ" URGED ARAB COUNTRIES TO STAND THIER GROUND DURING THE COMING ARAB SUMMIT TO FOIL ANY AMERICAN PRESSURE AIMED AT STOPPING ARAB SUPPORT FOR HAMAS. AN OP-ED IN "AL-KHALEEJ" CONTRASTS OPPOSITION TO THE DUBAI PORTS DEAL WITH U.S. SUPPORT FOR FREE TRADE. AN END [...]	2006-03-07 12:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ABUDHABI955	MEDIA REACTION: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT [...] SUMMARY: AN EDITORIAL IN "AL-KHALEEJ" STRONGLY CRITICIZED THE LATEST STATE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT AND ACCUSES THE U.S. USING A DOUBLE-STANDARD WHEN IT COMES TO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. TWO UAE COLUMNISTS IN DUBAI-BASED ARABIC DAILY "EMIRATES TODAY" WERE SKEPTICAL OF THE US [...]	2006-03-13 14:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR AE KPAO TC
06ANKARA1400	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, February 2006 [...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its first meeting of 2006 on February 23. Turkey-Iran relations, February 4 IAEA decision on Iran's nuclear program, and Turkey's foreign assistance policy topped the agenda. Turkish media coverage of the meeting was wider than other months. The [...]	2006-03-16 09:35:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL TU UP KS TC PK SU IR AL RU
06ANKARA2083	TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, March 2006 [...] Chief of the Turkish General Staff (CHOD) General Hilmi Ozkok gave his annual speech to the Istanbul War Academy on March 16. He noted the importance of a cohesive domestic government in the international place of a country; underlined the importance of a sound security strategy based on a st [...]	2006-04-17 12:37:00	Embassy Ankara	UNCLASSIFIED	MASS MARR PREL TU UP KS TC PK SU IR AL RU
06ANKARA3838	ROMANIAN ARMS FOR IRAQ: INFORMATION ON TURKISH [...] (C) Post researched all three companies listed ref a which may be involved as intermediaries in shipping weapons from Romania to the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF): --Martel Electronics and Representations, Ltd.: This company was apparently the shipper of weapons to Iraq earlier this year. The [...]	2006-07-03 08:33:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PARM ETTC IZ TU RO TC
06ANKARA6372	IRAQ: GOT SEEKS TO POSTPONE CONTROVERSIAL SUNNI [...] (S) Summary: Turkish MFA has learned that a Nov. 14-16 NGO conference in Istanbul of apparent Iraqi Sunni Arab rejectionists may complicate the visit of Iraqi PM Maliki, scheduled for the same dates. The GOT has had no hand in organizing the conference and has been able to learn few specifics [...]	2006-11-08 15:04:00	Embassy Ankara	SECRET	PREL PTER PGOV TU IZ TC QA
06BEIJING24310	DECEMBER 5 MFA BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS AND [...] Key Points at the December 5 MFA Press Conference were: -- China hopes for the early resumption of the Six-Party Talks, but this requires the consensus of all parties. No date has been set. Luxury goods prohibited for import to the DPRK have not been defined. -- China is closely followin [...]	2006-12-05 10:34:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PARM RP JA KS TC CH
06DJIBOUTI318	SUPPORT LETTER ON DP WORLD FROM PRESIDENT OF [...] Ambassador received following letter on March 7 from Abdourahman Boreh, President of Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority. Boreh is also a shareholder in DP World's Doraleh Port investment in Djibouti. 2. Begin text: March 2006 Dear Sir: We are writing to express our concern a [...]	2006-03-13 16:08:00	Embassy Djibouti	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EIND ETRD PGOV PREL DJ TC
06DUBAI10	GENERAL ABIZAID MEETING WITH ABU DHABI CROWN PRINCE AND [...] (S) Summary: CENTCOM Commander General Abizaid met December 27 in Dubai with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ) and Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Minister of Defense General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Ma [...]	2006-01-02 12:28:00	Consulate Dubai	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR PTER XF TC IR IZ SY LE XD SO
06DUBAI1067	STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP OF DUBAI PORTS OPERATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-26 13:45:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ETRD PREL TC
06DUBAI1068	AJMAN FREE ZONE [...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Sheikh Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Ajman Free Zone (AFZ),discussed the zone's operations with PolEconoff on January 24. AFZ has been in operation since 1986 and has registered more than 1600 companies. AFZ's registration requirements and due diligence are not stri [...]	2006-02-26 13:52:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV PREL TC
06DUBAI292	SABA TV DENIED LICENSE TO BROADCAST FROM DUBAI [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-18 14:30:00	Consulate Dubai	SECRET	PINR ECPS IR PGOV SCUL TC
06DUBAI326	IPR WORKSHOP IN DUBAI BRINGS TOGETHER REGIONAL JUDGES AND [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-22 12:26:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV TSPL ETRD XI ZP TC
06DUBAI3360	NEXT IPR STEP: COMBATING TRANSSHIPMENT [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-06 13:10:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TC PREL PGOV ZR ECIN ETRD AE
06DUBAI347	UAE OFFICIAL PUBLICLY OPPOSES IRAN NUCLEAR PROGRAM [...] (S) Stepping far ahead of the Gulf governments' previous public comments on Iran's nuclear program, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MbZ) told reporters while in France (meeting President Chirac) that the UAE was opposed to the acquisition of nuclear capability by Ira [...]	2006-01-24 15:06:00	Consulate Dubai	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL IR TC
06DUBAI566	UZBEK CONSUL GENERAL DISCUSSES TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS [...] SUMMARY. (SBU) Uzbekistan's Consul General in Dubai, Bakhityor Madaev, discussed with PolEconoff January 23 Trafficking in Persons and related issues. He reported that Uzbekistan prosecutes traffickers and restricts travel of single women to the UAE, but that Neighboring states are used as mean [...]	2006-02-07 09:09:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	SOCI KCRM ECON PHUM TC UZ KZ KG
06DUBAI857	IRANIAN OIL MINISTER TO RENEGOTIATE UAE GAS DEAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-20 06:33:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	TC IR PGOV PREL ETRD EPET
06DUBAI992	AS PRIME MINISTER, MBR SIGNALS NEW HANDS-ON APPROACH [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-22 13:34:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	TC PGOV SOCI
06KABUL1525	PRT/QALAT - KARZAI VISIT HIGHLIGHTS TRADE [...] (U) Summary: President Karzai visited Zabul Province for the first time March 28, where he visited the PRT-run Trade School and the new hospital funded by the UAE. He also greeted people in the bazaar. His "pressing the flesh" may improve Zabul's poor security image. End Summary. 2. ( [...]	2006-04-05 11:53:00	Embassy Kabul	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV ASEC AF TC

06KUWAIT265	AMBASSADOR MAKES THE PITCH FOR AFGHANISTAN AID [...] (C) Per reftel A instructions, Ambassador spoke to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Khalid Jarallah about the London Conference in support of Afghanistan. Ambassador urged the GOK to provide a significant new funding pledge at the conference and advised Jarallah of participation by [...]	2006-01-25 15:16:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID PREL KUNC KU TC
06ROME1308	ITALY: 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED [...] This unclassified cable is Embassy Rome,s contribution to the 2005 ) 2006 Report to Congress on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense. Post understands from Reftel, Paragraph 6, that DOD will secure significant quantitative data, including defense spending data, from other sources. Pos [...]	2006-05-03 08:25:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED	JA KS KU MCAP PREL QA SA US MARR IT TC NATO
06ROME556	ITALY: 2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED [...] The following is Embassy Rome,s contribution to the 2005 ) 2006 Report to Congress on Allied Contributions to the Common Defense. Post understands from Reftel, Paragraph 6, that DOD will secure significant quantitative data, including defense spending data, from other sources. Post will prov [...]	2006-02-23 09:42:00	Embassy Rome	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	JA KS KU MCAP PREL QA SA US MARR IT TC NATO
06TELAVIV3671	ISRAELI MFA DG'S VISIT TO ABU DHABI [...] (C) MFA Deputy DG for Political Research (the Israeli equivalent to INR) Nimrod Barkan informed newly arrived Polcouns Sept. 13 that MFA Director General Aharon Abramovitch, Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni's close confidant, had just returned from a visit to Abu Dhabi, where he discussed the Ira [...]	2006-09-15 04:24:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	SECRET	PREL IS IR TC
06TUNIS2534	HACKERS BREAK THE CODE TO AL-JAZEERA SPORTS CHANNEL [...] According to an As-Sabah Al-Ousboui newspaper article published September 25, 2006, Tunisian hackers have been able to break the encryption code for Al-Jazeera Sports Channel and are now selling bootleg access cards at cut-rate prices. The article tells its readers where they can go to procure [...]	2006-10-11 13:52:00	Embassy Tunis	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD KIPR AG FR MO TC UK TS
06TUNIS2538	TUNISIA OUTRANKS U.S. IN COMPETITIVENESS, SAYS [...] (SBU) The Government of Tunisia is gloating over its ranking in the 2006 Global Competitiveness Report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) on September 26th. Classified as the 30th most competitive country in the world and first among African and Middle East countries, Tunisia advanced [...]	2006-10-11 15:06:00	Embassy Tunis	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN ELAB ETRD TC UK MO TS
06WARSAW207	POLAND: 2005/2006 ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE [...] (U) SUMMARY: Over the last two years, Poland has been a staunch ally of the United States. According to the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, Poland spent about 1,213,151,800 Zloty ($370,994,434) and committed 4,122 troops to Iraq-coalition and NATO operations in 2005. In 2004, Polan [...]	2006-02-09 12:54:00	Embassy Warsaw	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MCAP PM KS KU QA SA US PL TC NATO
06WELLINGTON983	NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR GREGORY KUVER AND TODD [...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to Transportation Security Administration Specialists Gregory Kuver and Todd Oleson to travel to Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand from January 13-22, 2006. The purpose of this visit is to perform airport visits and air carrier station se [...]	2006-12-13 03:30:00	Embassy Wellington	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OTRA KHLS EAIR ASEC PTER TC NZ
07ABUDHABI102	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: STATE OF THE UNION [...] Summary: The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" describes President Bush's State of the Union speech as a depiction of the quagmire United States is currently experiencing. It assertsd that the policy of the neoconservatives needs to change from unilateralism to multilateralism when dealing with inte [...]	2007-01-25 12:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI103	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: VISIT OF UNDER SECRETARY BURNS TO [...] Summary: Print and electronic media gave extensive coverage to the visit of Under Secretary Nicolas Burns to the UAE January 22-23. 2007. The Arabic and English print media prominently carried photos and news agency story of Ambassador Burns meeting with Mohammed Bin Rashid (1/23) and Moha [...]	2007-01-25 13:17:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1101	MEDIA REACTION: POTUS SPEECH AT THE ISLAMIC CENTER [...] SUMMARY: POTUS ADDRESS AT THE ISLAMIC CENTER IN WASHINGTON RECEIVED MODEST COVERAGE IN THE UAE'S PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA. THE MEDIA HIGHLIGHTED WASHINGTON'S INTENTION TO APPOINT AN ENVOY TO THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ISLAMIC CONFERENCE (OIC). DUBAI-BASED SATELLITE NEWS CHANNEL "AL-ARABIYAH" A [...]	2007-06-30 04:15:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1125	MEDIA REACTION: INTER-PALESTINIAN DIFFERENCES BLAIR [...] SUMMARY: A KUWAITI INTELLECTUAL STRONGLY ATTACKS FUNDAMENTALIST ISLAMISTS AND URGES THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL TO PUT THEM ON TRIAL AS WAR CRIMINALS. ANOTHER COLUMNIST CRITICIZES THE QUARTET DECISION TO APPOINT TONY BLAIR AS MIDDLE EAST ENVOY, DESCRIBING HIM AS THE WRONG MAN IN THE WRONG PLACE. [...]	2007-07-05 11:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1190	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: POTUS REMARKS ON MIDDLE EAST [...] SUMMARY: President Bush's July 16 call for an international conference on the Middle East receives relatively sparse coverage in the UAE's print media. "Al-Khaleej" voices skepticism regarding the peace conference, and notes that peace is impossible before the end of Bush's presidency. The ed [...]	2007-07-18 08:57:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1234	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S CALL FOR AN INTERNATIONAL [...] SUMMARY: While the editorial in "Al-Bayan" lauded Khalifa's welcoming statements on Bush's call for a peace conference, the editorial in "Al-Khaleej" considers the conference useless if its agenda is unclear and is not based on UN resolutions. End Summary. 2. Under the headline "The K [...]	2007-07-23 11:18:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1248	MEDIA REACTION: BLAIR ROUND TRIP TO THE MIDDLE EAST; [...] SUMMARY: A UK-based Lebanese writer in "Al Ittihad" states "Bush's conference exploits the current weakness of the Palestinians" while an Egyptian writer describes the peace initiative as a "Feast of the Wicked." A UAE columnist in "Al Ittihad" states Iran is politically blind in pursuing a [...]	2007-07-25 13:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1250	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BLAIR VISIT TO THE UAE [...] SUMMARY: Blair's visit to the UAE receives front page coverage in "Al-Bayan" and "Al-Ittihad," as well as inside coverage in "Al Khaleej". All articles focus on the official news agency(WAM)'s statement that "It is high time to find a working mechanism to achieve peace." An editorial on Blai [...]	2007-07-26 08:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1262	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BLAIR'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Al-Bayan" opines that Blair will face many obstacles from both the Israeli and the American sides, especially because Arabs have offered everything they can. "Al-Ittihad" published an op-ed written by former U.S. Ambassador to the UAE, William Rugh, in which he asks wh [...]	2007-07-29 08:41:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1274	MEDIA REACTION: US ARMS DEAL TO THE GULF /ASSISTANCE TO [...] SUMMARY: The U.S. arms deal with the Gulf and assistance to Israel were covered in all front pages of the UAE print media on 7/29. On 7/30, interest is quickly re-directed, however, to the Iraqi soccer win of the Asian Cup, which generates extensive coverage in all UAE print media. A cartoon [...]	2007-07-30 10:35:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1376	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ AND THE U.S. OCCUPATION; IRAN AND THE [...] SUMMARY: A Kuwaiti intellectual in "Al-Ittihad" opines that the U.S. occupation of Iraq created a crisis for the whole world not just for the Arab world and nobody knows what the solution is. An Egyptian writer in "Al-Khaleej" views that Iran embarrasses the U.S. occupation when it receives [...]	2007-08-16 14:55:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1413	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ AND THE U.S. OCCUPATION; REPORT ON [...] SUMMARY: A UAE writer in "Al-Khaleej" opines that America has become bored as a result of its failure to accomplish its objectives in Iraq. "Al-Khaleej" does not believe that dragging other countries, such as Britain, the U.N. and recently France, into Iraq will help solve the Iraqi crisis an [...]	2007-08-23 13:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1480	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO IRAQ [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in "Akhbar Al-Arab" implicitly suggests that the withdrawal of British forces from Basra comes in response to Iran's threat to fill the gap of coalition troops' absence. An editorial in "Akhbar Al-Arab" states that the war in Iraq has become an inexplicable and unresolva [...]	2007-09-06 07:46:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1489	INTERNET VIDEO REMIX "SHATER SHATER" [...] SUMMARY: A short (1:25) video clip showing Arab leaders as "good students" of the United States is circulating on mobile phones and the Internet. The clip, in the style of popular satirical videos on the American website "Jib Jab", sarcastically depicts Arab leaders as school children, obedie [...]	2007-09-06 10:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1543	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PETRAEUS REPORT [...] SUMMARY: The testimony of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker was widely followed and reported by local media, both print and broadcast. On the opinion/editorial side, Al-Khaleej viewed the General's report as an effort to avoid any decisions for the remainder of the President's term, and [...]	2007-09-16 05:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1564	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL-U.S., SYRIA AND IRAN [...] SUMMARY: An editorial in "Al-Khaleej" compares U.S. and Israeli claims about Syrian nuclear weapons/technology to statements about Iraqi WMD, and wonders whether the U.S. is lying, "again". A columnist in "Al-Bayan" views the U.S. and Israel as collaborating to weave around Syria the same pa [...]	2007-09-19 12:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1565	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: US AND IRAQ [...] SUMMARY: An editorial in "Al-Khaleej" suggests that the objectives of America's war in Iraq will not be satisfied until the country is divided, its oil put under U.S. control and the entire region disrupted. A Kuwaiti writer in "Al-Ittihad" urges Gulf States to unite against what may happen [...]	2007-09-19 12:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI182	MEDIA REACTION: Quartet meeting in US; Mekka meeting [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-06 10:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI183	MEDIA REACTION: QUARTET MEETING IN US/MECCA MEETING [...] Summary: "Al-Khaleej" considers the Quartet meeting in Washington an American attempt to reinforce that the committee's positions do not deviate from the American position. A columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticized the fact that there is no tolerance among Muslims towards the others and called [...]	2007-02-06 11:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1944	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ANNAPOLIS (1) [...] SUMMARY: A Lebanese columnist in "Al-Khaleej" writes that wars have historically been waged under the umbrella of peace slogans and that Annapolis' real objective is to pave the way for wars in Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Gaza. A Jordanian columnist in "Al-Khaleej" opines that Arab participatio [...]	2007-11-29 08:19:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI1949	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ANNAPOLIS (2) [...] SUMMARY: A Lebanese columnist in "Al-Khaleej" believes that Annapolis will do nothing but buy time and calm for Arab leaders at the expense of Palestinians and suggests that the situation will not truly improve until the Arab people revolt to reclaim their confiscated rights. A UAE writer in [...]	2007-11-29 12:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI198	UAE LABOR UPDATES [...] (SBU) Summary. On February 5, Obaid Al-Zahmai Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Yousif Al-Noor, Labor Advisor to the MOL told econoff that the MoL was working with the Dubai executive council on a specialized labor court to facilitate the hearing of labor disputes in [...]	2007-02-07 13:59:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM PGOV PREL SOCI CVIS GTIP TC
07ABUDHABI22	MEDIA REACTION: EXECUTION OF SADDAM/NEW STRATEGIES IN [...] Summary: "Al-Khaleej" warns that Bush's new strategy for Iraq will likely only make the situation worse. A female UAE columnist in "Al-Bayan" discussed the reasons of Saddam's execution ignited fires of sectarianism between Sunnis and Shiites and laid the responsibility on the current Iraqi [...]	2007-01-08 10:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI294	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON/RICE MEETING/IRAQ [...] Summary: The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" wondered how Bush could expect to win Arabs' or Iraqis' trust when he is not able to win the trust of U.S. Senators. The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" opines that all that the United States does in the region is for Israel. The editorial in "Al-Bayan" views [...]	2007-02-20 12:48:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI307	MEDIA REACTION: RICE VISIT TO NEA REGION/CHENEY'S [...] Summary: The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" speculates on why Rice bothers to come to the region when all she says is a "clone" of what the Israelis say. Another editorial in "Al-Khaleej" mocked Vice President Cheney's statement announcing that the United States will complete its mission in an hon [...]	2007-02-22 09:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI33	MEDIA REACTION: EXECUTION OF SADDAM/RICE'S VISIT TO MIDDLE [...] Summary: A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" discussed the losses born by Bush: "Though pleased with Saddam's execution, Bush will be very disappointed when the American project in Iraq fails." "Al-Khaleej" front page described Rice's visit to Palestine as "a bribe" to get Arabs "to support the [...]	2007-01-10 10:39:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI396	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: U.S. HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-08 14:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI44	MEDIA REACTION: NEW STRATEGY FOR IRAQ [...] Summary: "Al-Khaleej" views Bush's new strategy for Iraq as inverted logic. The editorial notes that the president has lost his credibility and that no one inside or outside of Iraq is willing to give him a hand. "Al-Bayan" opines that Bush ignored all advice and decided to escalate. A col [...]	2007-01-12 11:47:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI475	MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINIAN UNITY GOVERNMENT/IRAQ [...] SUMMARY: The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" considers American-Israeli refusal to recognize or deal with the Palestinian national unit government as a confirmation of their joint resentment of peace for the Palestinians. It urges Arabs to demand the lifting of sanctions imposed on Palestinians. [...]	2007-03-20 09:56:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI509	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT IN RIYADH [...] SUMMARY: A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" expects the Arab summit to end up being a waste of time because he believed Arabs are impotent and unable to confront existing challenges and threats. The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" wonders why the U.S. and Israel ignored the Arabs' peace initiative five [...]	2007-03-26 12:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	IIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI51	MEDIA REACTION: NEW STRATEGY FOR IRAQ; RICE'S TRIP TO [...] Summary: "Al-Khaleej" believes that the U.S. will continue its "colonial onslaught", in spite of the disasters that it has caused, as the price is only at the expense of Arabs. A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" views American foreign policy as very dangerous against the unity of Arab countries, wh [...]	2007-01-15 12:29:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI528	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT IN RIYADH [...] SUMMARY: The editorial in "Al-Khaleej" wonders about the sudden U.S. interest in the Arab Peace Initiative, five years from it's declaration. The editorial concludes that if the U.S. continues to deceive Arabs and not forcefully stop Israeli terrorism, then the U.S. will simply be wasting it [...]	2007-03-28 14:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI6	MEDIA REACTION: EXECUTION OF SADDAM [...] Summary: Numerous UAE columnists and op-ed writers voiced their anger over the timing of Saddam's execution and accused the U.S. of igniting the fire of sectarianism between Sunnis and Shiites. End Summary. 2. under the headline "Iraq First", Sharjah-based pan-Arab daily "Al-Khaleej" (c [...]	2007-01-03 14:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI695	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ'S ISOLATING WALLS [...] SUMMARY: An Iraqi columnist in "Al-Khaleej" writes two op-eds over consecutive days on the Aadhamiya wall in which he describes it as a ghetto and compares it to the wall that divides Israel from Palestine. A columnist in "Al-Bayan" is also strongly critical of the "isolating walls" built ar [...]	2007-04-26 09:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI77	MEDIA REACTION: US TO HIT IRAN; Interview with [...] Summary: "Al-Khaleej" believes that Arabs should take a clear position on current U.S. military plans, which have been rejected by the American peoples themselves. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" asserts that all indicators show that the United States is about to start a war against Iran. A [...]	2007-01-22 14:32:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI778	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: CHENEY'S VISIT TO REGION [...] SUMMARY: Vice President Cheney's visit to the UAE enjoyed widespread coverage in both the Arabic and English language press. This included several pages of photos covering bilateral meetings. Editorials and opinion pieces were generally skeptical of Vice President Cheney's visit to the region [...]	2007-05-14 11:08:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI779	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: AHMADINEJAD VISITS THE UAE [...] SUMMARY: "Gulf News" called Ahmadinejad's visit an opportunity to "open a new page in relations." "Khaleej Times" opines that the visit marks a "clear shift in greater Middle East politics, one involving a break from the traditional status-quo-maintenance to a proactive resolution of lingeri [...]	2007-05-14 11:20:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI788	MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM OF OPINION IN THE [...] SUMMARY: A UAE intellectual in "Al-Khaleej" wonders if it is violence that impedes political reform or the absence of democracy that breeds violence in the Arab world. A UAE columnist in "Al-Khaleej" is critical of Syria's imprisonment of Michelle Kilo and other prisoners of conscience. A Qa [...]	2007-05-15 13:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI843	MEDIA REACTION: COMMENTARY ON CHENEY AND AHMADINEJAD [...] SUMMARY: A UAE intellectual in "Al-Khaleej" is highly critical of the recent visits of both Vice President Cheney and Iranian President Ahmadinejad. He feels both visitors exploited the UAE's "generosity and hospitality" in order to voice "arrogant" messages. Another UAE intellectual in "Al-K [...]	2007-05-22 08:33:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI868	MEDIA REACTION: WELCH'S VISIT TO LEBANON/AMNESTY [...] SUMMARY: The unsigned editorial in "Al-Khaleej" comments on the latest Amnesty International report which accuses the U.S. of human rights violations. A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" is critical of David Welch's visit to Lebanon, feeling it is meddling in sovereign Lebanese affairs. A Qatari int [...]	2007-05-24 10:24:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI894	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-IRAN TALKS/U.S. SANCTIONS ON SUDAN [...] SUMMARY: The unsigned front-page editorial in "Al-Khaleej" wonders what role the Arabs are playing in the Iranian-U.S. talks. In response to Bush imposing sanctions on Sudan, the editorial in "Al-Khaleej" describes Bush's policies as anti-Arab, focused only on showering them with sanctions and [...]	2007-05-30 10:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07ABUDHABI946	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ/G-8 SUMMIT & PUTIN'S STATEMENTS [...] SUMMARY: "Al-Khaleej" is skeptical of statements made by the U.S. ambassador in Iraq who said that chaos will deteriorate further in Iraq if U.S. forces leave. A columnist in "Al-Khaleej" and "Al-Bayan" describes the tension between the U.S. and Russia on the eve of G-8 summit as a return to [...]	2007-06-07 12:52:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
07AMMAN4112	COUNTRY CLEARANCE REQUEST FOR HHS DR. SAMIR KHLEIF [...] (SBU) Embassy Amman requests approval for Dr. Samir Khleif, HHS National Cancer Institute's Chief of Cancer Vaccine Section (currently based in Amman),to visit Dubai, UAE, October 28-30, 2007, to participate in the Knowledge Conference to launch the first project of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al- [...]	2007-10-08 14:06:00	Embassy Amman	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV OTRA APER TC
07BASRAH103	PROMINENT SUNNI DEVELOPS NEW BLOC, WARNS OF VIOLENCE [...] (C) Summary: Sheikh Abdul Karim al-Dosari, a leading member of the Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP),told Regional Embassy Officers on October 31 that tribal sheikhs and nationalists were forming a new political bloc to be called the National Tribal Confederation. The Confederation seeks to unite nat [...]	2007-11-04 16:49:00	REO Basrah	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PREL PINR PINS PHUM IR KU SA TC BA IZ
07BEIJING2250	APRIL 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, [...] Key Points at the April 5 MFA Press Conference were: -- The Spokesman avoided placing blame for difficulties in the Six-Party Talks process, in response to questions by reporters about the Talks "falling apart." -- Vice Admiral Wu Shengli is visiting the United States from April 1-8 and [...]	2007-04-05 10:08:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MNUC KPAL KN KS JA CH AO TC IS SA
07BEIJING4521	EAP DAS TOM CHRISTENSEN WITH MFA NORTH AMERICA DG [...] (C) China will press Sudan to accept a peacekeeping force in Darfur under UN command and control and welcomes bilateral talks between the United States and North Korea, MFA North America and Oceania Affairs Department Director General Liu Jieyi told visiting EAP DAS Thomas Christensen on July 5 [...]	2007-07-06 09:45:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PMUC PTER PHUM IZ IR KN TC
07BEIJING5323	SENATOR LIEBERMAN ON FOOD SAFETY, DARFUR, IRAN, [...] (C) China has been unfairly vilified over recent product safety scandals in U.S. media, National People's Congress Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Jiang Enzhu told visiting Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) August 6. China is taking action to identify and shut down unlicensed, non-compliant [...]	2007-08-14 09:14:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PMUC PTER PHUM IZ IR KN TC TW CH
07BERLIN1452	(S) NIAG 7053: GERMAN RESPONSE ON IRANIAN FIRM [...] (S) German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Andreas Kauke met Global Affairs officer July 19 and passed the following German-language non-paper. Kauke said the German Government investigated the information contained in ref B concerning an attempt by the Iranian firm Tajhiz Novin Tous [...]	2007-07-25 15:01:00	Embassy Berlin	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL MNUC ETTC IR TC CH GM
07BERLIN763	(S) NIAG 7053: GERMANY NOTIFIED ABOUT IRAN [...] (S) Global Affairs officer passed ref demarche to German MFA Export Control Division Desk Officer Andreas Kauke April 13. Kauke thanked us for the information and said he will pass it to the German federal inter-agency export control group for investigation. He said the provision of the nuc [...]	2007-04-13 15:37:00	Embassy Berlin	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL MNUC ETTC IR TC CH GM
07DUBAI661	TREASURY PDAS SAEED DISCUSSES SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUNDS WITH [...] (C) Summary. Department of the Treasury Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ahmed Saeed met with senior executives from the Dubai-based Sovereign Wealth funds (SWFs) and financial institutions including Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC),Dubai International Capital, Dubai [...]	2007-12-09 12:36:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EINV TC AE
07KHARTOUM951	MINAWI PREVIEWS TRIP OF ARAB CAPITALS [...] (C) Senior Assistant to the President and SLM leader Minni Minawi will travel to five Arab capitals next week to seek political and financial support for his movement in an effort to stabilize the situation in Darfur. He has asked for U.S. assistance in previewing his trip with these Arabs go [...]	2007-06-15 10:18:00	Embassy Khartoum	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL AU UN SU EG SA KU QA TC
07KUWAIT1122	GOK INTEREST IN REGIONAL RADIOACTIVE SEALED [...] (U) The following Government of Kuwait officials have expressed an interest in participating in reftel workshop: Eng. Samir Al-Asfour Director Radiation Protection Department Ministry of Health Tel. 965-241-5047/ 965-243-9889 Fax 965-241-5049 Mr. Fadhel A. H. Ghuloum Head of Ionizing [...]	2007-07-16 10:04:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	JO SA QA KU IZ TC ENRG TRGY
07KUWAIT397	(SBU) KUWAIT COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes and hereby grants country clearance for Biographic Officers Artheia Dingle, Ann Urralburu, and Ansel Stein for travel to post o/a 31 March to 2 April to meet with Embassy Officers and discuss the current needs of the biographic program. 2. This clearance is not/not [...]	2007-03-18 09:17:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	KU TC UK PINR OTRA APER AMGT COUNTRY CLEARANCE
07KUWAIT953	FOLLOW-UP DEMARCHE REGARDING CONTINUED ARABSAT [...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Information Assistant Under Secretary for Technical Affairs Nasser Al-Safar on 18 June. Al-Safar said the points would be forwarded to the Information Minister prior to his departure for the meeting of Arab League Ministers of Information in Cairo [...]	2007-06-19 14:03:00	Embassy Kuwait	CONFIDENTIAL	SA KU TC KPAL KPAO ETTC PREL PTER
07MOSCOW5681	RUSSIA SEEKS IMPROVED TIES WITH GULF STATES [...] (C) Summary: Russia continues to court the Persian Gulf States in its quest to expand economic ties with the region and improve political relations with the Muslim world. Saudi Crown Prince and Defense Minister Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud's November 21-23 Moscow visit was the latest in a se [...]	2007-12-03 15:34:00	Embassy Moscow	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL ETRD MASS SA TC RS
08ABUDHABI106	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST; [...] SUMMARY: A Saudi writer in "Al-Ittihad" chastised President Bush's visit to the region for being heavy on international diplomacy and very light on moral leadership. A Qatari writer in "Al-Ittihad" wondered why President Bush emphasized the U.S. obligation to securing the Gulf instead of [...]	2008-01-28 07:26:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI263	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: UAE, FRANCE AND THE U.S.; ARABS [...] SUMMARY: A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" criticizes Arabs for a selective use of terminology in differentiating between martyrdom and terrorism and insinuates that Iran is meddling in Lebanon. A UAE intellectual in "Al-Khaleej" suggests that France's recent military agreements and exercis [...]	2008-02-28 11:45:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI267	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: UAE, FRANCE AND THE U.S.; ARABS [...] SUMMARY: A U.A.E. columnist in "Al-Ittihad" contrasts Arabs' selective reference to terminologies of martyrdom versus terrorism which he believes are largely nourished by Iran. In light of France's recent cooperation with the U.A.E. on a French naval base, a U.A.E. intellectual in "Al-Kha [...]	2008-02-28 13:42:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI317	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ADMIRAL FALLON'S RESIGNATION [...] SUMMARY: UAE print and electronic media gave prominent coverage to the resignation of Admiral Fallon. Editorials agree that Fallon's resignation means that the voice of reason in the American administration has been ousted and therefore a military confrontation with Iran sounds likely now. [...]	2008-03-13 11:14:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI332	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Human Rights Report [...] SUMMARY: Two editorials attacked the annual Human Rights Report. The first dismissed the U.S. as unqualified to issue the report given our own lack of credibility on human rights. The second denounced the report as biased in favor of Israel and "Zionism". End summary. 2. Unsigned editor [...]	2008-03-17 08:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI336	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: Human Rights Report [...] SUMMARY: Two editorials attacked the annual Human Rights Report. The first dismissed the U.S. as unqualified to issue the report given our own lack of credibility on human rights. The second denounced the report as biased in favor of Israel and "Zionism". End summary. 2. Unsigned editor [...]	2008-03-18 05:07:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI365	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: VP CHENEY'S MIDEAST VISIT [...] SUMMARY: One op-ed piece strongly attacks Vice President Richard Cheney's visit to the region, claiming that the objective of his visit is to dictate to Arab allies that their alliance with America will be on America's terms, all that is required of them is surrender. End summary. 2. An [...]	2008-03-24 04:11:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI39	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRESIDENT BUSH'S VISIT TO THE [...] SUMMARY: A columnist in Al-Bayan believes that Israel will continue to influence American presidents toward igniting international wars after President Bush leaves. An editorial in Gulf News considers President Bush's visit as an attempt to salvage his administration's reputation in the M [...]	2008-01-10 09:25:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI403	MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: Columnists in U.A.E. Arabic dailies generally considered the Arab Summit as a success because the Arab leaders managed to meet despite recommendations to boycott it. This was explicitly highlighted by one columnist in Al-Khaleej who deemed the summit was a major step forward. In [...]	2008-04-01 15:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI428	MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: UAE columnists and editorials viewed the Damascus summit somewhat positively, certainly more so than the impression one gets reading the front page headlines that declared it a flop. One writer said that holding the meeting despite U.S. efforts to derail it was, per se, a success. An [...]	2008-04-06 04:36:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI46	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE MIDDLE EAST [...] SUMMARY: Two days before President Bush's arrival in the UAE, Gulf News published a front page Open Letter to the President. The pointed, detailed letter harshly criticized both the President and his Administration's actions in the Middle East, and expressed the view that the region has ab [...]	2008-01-13 04:21:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI57	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: BUSH'S VISIT TO THE UAE [...] SUMMARY: Press coverage of President Bush's visit has been widespread and generally favorable. Key points including Iran, the democracy agenda and Israeli-Palestinian affairs were prominently reported in headlines and there have been positive and optimistic assessments of the likely impact on [...]	2008-01-15 12:50:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI697	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: AMERICA AND IRAN [...] SUMMARY: Local media perceives an increase in volume and stridency toward Iran by both Israel and the U.S., though alleged causes vary: "Al-Ittihad" accuses PM Ehud Olmert of rattling sabers to divert attention from corruption charges; "Gulf News" suggests that Israel wants to push a confrontat [...]	2008-06-12 13:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP KMDR TC
08ABUDHABI919	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: IRAN AND THE GCC [...] SUMMARY: UAE semi-official daily Al-Ittihad carried numerous editorials criticizing Iranian official remarks about removing 'kingdom regimes' in the region on August 14. A UAE columnist in "Al-Ittihad" wrote a parable contrasting the Iranian Shah, referred to as 'father,' and the current Irani [...]	2008-08-14 13:21:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP KMDR TC
08BEIJING1237	April 1 MFA Press Briefing: Tibet Protests, Olympics, Hu [...] Key points at the April 1 MFA Press Briefing were: -- The Dalai Lama continues to incite unrest and undermine the Olympic Games. -- Foreign officials who boycott the Olympic Games are "flattering themselves" and undermining their country's interest. -- China blocks websites which contain [...]	2008-04-01 11:10:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM PTER KOLY CH TW JP KS EK TC NZ
08BEIJING1248	CORRECTED COPY (PARA 11: NIMITZ) April 1 MFA Press [...] Key points at the April 1 MFA Press Briefing were: -- The Dalai Lama continues to incite unrest and undermine the Olympic Games. -- Foreign officials who boycott the Olympic Games are "flattering themselves" and undermining their country's interest. -- China blocks websites which contain [...]	2008-04-02 09:49:00	Embassy Beijing	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV PHUM PTER KOLY CH TW JP KS EK TC NZ
08BEIJING2202	PRC WILL ATTEND FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...]	2008-06-06 07:35:00	Embassy Beijing	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PMIL EAID IZ CH TC
08CAIRO2277	PA ENVOY SHAATH ON INTRA-PALESTINIAN [...] (C) Nabil Shaath, leader of the Fatah delegation to the intra-Palestinian talks in Cairo, briefed the Ambassador on progress in an October 28 courtesy call. He reported that the Egyptians have moved the planned Palestinian reconciliation meeting from November 9 to November 10 in order to acco [...]	2008-10-30 12:36:00	Embassy Cairo	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS SY IR TC JO EG
08DUBAI1	DIFC 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 08:18:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV TC AE
08SEOUL1182	(S) ROKG INVESTIGATION RESULTS: THAILAND TO IRAN [...] (S) On June 12, in response to reftel demarche, Kim Jae-woo, Deputy Director, Disarmament and Nonproliferation Division, ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade informed poloff that the ROK played no role in the shipment of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) from Thailand to Iran According to [...]	2008-06-12 06:42:00	Embassy Seoul	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL MNUC TH KS TC XB XC XE
08STATE39100	REQUEST FOR FOLLOW-UP WITH CHINESE AUTHORITIES ON [...] This is an action request. Embassy Beijing, please see paragraph 2. 2. (S) Action Request: In June 2007, the USG provided information (ref A) to the PRC concerning a shipment by the China branch of Taiwan's Yuan Sheng Aluminum Manufacturing Corporation of 7075-T651 aluminum plates to Ir [...]	2008-04-14 20:55:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM MTCRE PREL CH IR TC
08STATE42958	(S) M/V ANNE E SHIPMENT OF ANHYDROUS HYDROGEN [...] (S) SUMMARY and ACTION REQUEST: Post is requested to approach appropriate Thailand officials to follow up regarding a shipment of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) from Thailand to Iran via Dubai. Post is requested to ask Thai officials for permission to release information regarding the Sou [...]	2008-04-23 18:22:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	PARM PREL MNUC TH KS TC XB XC XE
08STATE47627	S) SHIPMENT OF ANHYDROUS HYDROGEN FLUORIDE, [...] (S//REL ROK) FOR SEOUL ONLY: Post is requested to approach appropriate-level ROKG officials regarding a shipment of possibly South Korean-origin anhydrous hydrogen fluoride from Thailand to Iran and request that the shipment be recalled. Post may draw from background, objectives, and talkin [...]	2008-05-06 12:36:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	KNNP PARM PREL MNUC TH KS TC XB XC XE
08STATE51038	BLUE 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 050052052 for the export of F-16 spare parts to Pakistan via the UAE. Embassy is requested [...]	2008-05-14 13:29:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC TC
08STATE69991	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 2: 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 050105887 for the export of fuel pump bearings to the United Arab Emirates. Post is requeste [...]	2008-06-30 15:44:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC TC
09ABUDHABI1043	UAE MEETING WITH LT GEN HOSTAGE AND MAJOR GENERAL MOHAMMAD [...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Progress was made on a variety of CENTCOM-related issues during AFCENT (U.S. Air Forces Central) Commander Lt Gen Mike Hostage's meeting with UAE Air Force and Air Defense Chief Mohamad Sowaidon al-Gemzy on October 28. Although he proposed no dates, Sowaidan agreed to facilita [...]	2009-11-05 06:31:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	MASS MOPS MARR PREL TC AE
09ABUDHABI206	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT ON UAE [...] Summary: The Department's Report on Human Rights Practices received prominent media coverage, led by a statement from the UAE Foreign Ministry rejecting the report as failing to portray a comprehensive picture of the UAE and calling the methodology of the report into question. End Summary. [...]	2009-03-02 07:05:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP KMDR TC
09ABUDHABI633	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: H1N1 FLU CASES IN UAE [...] Summary: UAE Arabic and English newspapers straightforwardly reported on H1N1 flu cases in the UAE involving individuals coming to the UAE from abroad, in particular students coming from the U.S. The general tone assured that the health authorities were able to contain these cases, mitigating a [...]	2009-06-22 04:06:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP KMDR TC
09ASHGABAT671	TURKMENISTAN: TRADITIONS OF NOHUR CHALLENGED BY [...] (C) SUMMARY: Nohur, a remote settlement of about 5,000 people located in a mountainous area near Iran in the Western part of Ahal province, is notable for its traditional culture and animalistic-superstitious variant of Islamic belief. Living conditions are primitive and the economy is based [...]	2009-06-01 09:43:00	Embassy Ashgabat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PINS SCUL SOCI EAGR TX IR SA TC
09CAIRO1429	U.S. BROKERS IRENA HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) KEY POINTS --The United States signed the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during a ceremony at the second Preparatory Commission in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, June 29. By the end of the conference, 136 States had joined the Preparatory Commission of [...]	2009-07-26 12:44:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG KGHG SENV PGOV PREL EG GM AU TC
09CAIRO1431	U.S. BROKERS IRENA HEADQUARTERS AGREEMENT [...] (SBU) KEY POINTS --The United States signed the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during a ceremony at the second Preparatory Commission in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, June 29. By the end of the conference, 136 States had joined the Preparatory Commission of [...]	2009-07-26 13:18:00	Embassy Cairo	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ENRG KGHG SENV PGOV PREL EG GM AU TC
09DUBAI111	LACK OF TRANSPARENCY AND CONFIDENCE COMPOUND DUBAI'S [...] (S/NF) Summary and Comment: Attempts to put a positive spin on the extent of Dubai's financial crisis continue even as some of Dubai's financial elite continue to voice concern over a deep and growing shortfall of cash, credit, and confidence. Sluggish efforts by Dubai officials (and to some e [...]	2009-03-05 15:33:00	Consulate Dubai	SECRET	TC PREL EINV ECON EFIN
09DUBAI156	FORMER CHECHEN COMMANDER GUNNED DOWN IN DUBAI [...] (SBU) Former Chechen commander Sulim Yamadayev was shot and killed on March 28 in the parking lot of the apartment building where he lived in Dubai on March 28. Police officials have publicly called his murder an assassination and said that he was surveilled in the days before his death; how [...]	2009-04-05 12:39:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER RS TC
09DUBAI157	FORMER CHECHEN COMMANDER GUNNED DOWN IN DUBAI [...] (SBU) Former Chechen commander Sulim Yamadayev was shot and killed on March 28 in the parking lot of the apartment building where he lived in Dubai on March 28. Police officials have publicly called his murder an assassination and said that he was surveilled in the days before his death; how [...]	2009-04-05 14:37:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER RS TC
09DUBAI336	INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTION A PRIORITY SAY DUBAI [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and prosecution of counterfeiters remain top priorities of the Dubai and federal UAE governments, according to Dubai Customs officials. Efforts to date have been limited by a population still largely uninformed about the need to [...]	2009-08-18 07:23:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD KIPR EFIN ECON PREL AF TC
09KUWAIT1094	WELCOME CABLE FOR CODEL MURTHA (NOVEMBER 22-23, 2009) [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Murtha to travel to post Nov 22-23, 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 Senior Liaison Office- (965) 2259-1170 Cell- (965) 998 [...]	2009-11-18 15:59:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU EI TC IT
09KUWAIT523	WELCOME CABLE FOR CODEL LANGEVIN (MAY 25-26, 2009) [...] Embassy Kuwait welcomes CODEL Langevin to travel to post May 25-26, 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 [...]	2009-05-25 10:04:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	OREP AMGT ASEC AFIN KU IZ BA AF TC GM

09RPODUBAI76	DUBAI THINKTANK PLANNING TRACK II TALKS ON IRAN [...] (U) This is a joint message from Embassy Abu Dhabi, ConGen Dubai, and IRPO. 2. (S/NF) On February 5, Ambassador met with Riad Khawaji, founder and CEO of the Dubai-based defense think tank the Institute for Near East and Military Analysis (INEGMA). Among other things, he told Ambassa [...]	2009-02-11 12:00:00	Iran RPO Dubai	SECRET//NOFORN	PGOV PINR PREL IR TC
09STATE23170	ACTION REQUEST: DE-ESCALATING THE POLITICAL [...] No summary [...]	2009-03-12 00:51:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	PK PREL SA TC XD XF ZP ZR
09STATE24296	BLUE 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 licenses 05-950130 and 050025433 for the export of sound and flash suppressors to the United Arab Emir [...]	2009-03-13 20:01:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC TC
09STATE2540	PRE-NOTIFICATION OF SANCTIONS: A.Q. KHAN AND [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph three. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (S) Sanctions will be imposed under the Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act (NPPA),the Export Import Bank Act (EXIM),and Executive Orders (E.O.) 12938 and 13382 on 13 individuals and three compan [...]	2009-01-09 23:08:00	Secretary of State	SECRET	ETTC EFIN KNNP MNUC PARM PINS PREL TC
09STATE57671	U.S. UAE NUCLEAR INFRASTRUCTURE [...] THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARA 7-8. UNCLASSIFIED - ENTIRE TEXT. 2.SUMMARY: Consistent with Article IV of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT),one of the ways that the United States supports peaceful nuclear development is through bilateral arrangements with [...]	2009-06-04 18:06:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ENRG TRGY AORC KNNP OTRA TC
09STATE62732	BLUE 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 050124895 for the export of M-60 tank machine gun component parts to Oman. Embassies are re [...]	2009-06-17 18:31:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC TC MU
10STATE4712	INVITATION TO DOE/NNSA EVENT ENTITLED "REGIONAL [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) SUMMARY: The United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) and the United States Department of State are sponsoring a Regional Energy Planning and Nonproliferation Workshop in Muscat, Om [...]	2010-01-15 23:22:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC KNNP ENRG TRGY MU SA BA KU TC JO QA MO AG TS
10STATE6241	BLUE 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 licenses 050209916 and 050209922 for the export of International Traffic in Arms (ITAR)-controlled C-130 [...]	2010-01-21 21:02:00	Secretary of State	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC TC SA
10STATE8675	EXBS: DOE/INECP REPORTING CABLE FOR COMMODITY [...] (U) The Department of Energy,s (DOE) International Nonproliferation Export Control Program (INECP),through funding provided by the Department of State,s Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance (EXBS) Program, conducted Commodity Identification Training (CIT) for Dubai Customs, J [...]	2010-01-28 14:27:00	Secretary of State	SECRET//NOFORN	ENRG ETTC KNNP PARM OTR TC
86ABUDHABI5867	ENGINEER COMMENTS ON LIFE IN RASHT, AND THE [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. SUMMARY: AN IRANIAN ENGINEER CLAIMED THAT WHILE SOME INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF RASHT HAVE BEEN FORCED TO SEND EMPLOYEES TO THE WAR, THERE HAS BEEN NO SHORTAGE OF VOLUNTEERS. SINCE THE FIRMS WERE OPERATING AT LESS THAN FULL CAPACITY, THEIR ABSEN [...]	1986-12-09 08:09:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV PREL IR TC
89ABUDHABI5423	LIFE IN TEHRAN [...] CONFIDENTIAL - ENTIRE TEXT. 2. TEHRAN REMAINS ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AND DEPRESSING ACCORDING TO UAE MINISTER OF HEALTH HAMAD AL-MIDFA. DURING AMBASSADOR'S FAREWELL CALL OCTOBER 3 (DCM ACCOMPANYING),MIDFA COMMENTED ON HIS RECENT VISIT TO TEHRAN AS PART OF A REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON PUBLI [...]	1989-10-04 11:01:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL TC IR
90ABUDHABI536	SULTAN: BULLISH ON RAFSANJANI AND BEARISH [...] (S - ENTIRE TEXT) 2. SUMMARY: SHEIKH SULTAN OF SHARJAH WAS, AS USUAL, BULLISH ABOUT RAFSANJANI'S MODERATIONS AND CONTROL OF EVENTS IN TEHRAN AND CLAIMED THAT THE REAL WILD CARD WHICH RAFSANJANI FEARED WAS THE BAZARRIS, NOT THE RADICAL CLERGY. SULTAN SAID THAT AT UK REQUEST HE HAD BEEN [...]	1990-01-28 04:04:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	SECRET	PREL PGOV US IR TC

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