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02MUSCAT730	BIN ALAWI ANGRY, FRUSTRATED BY U.S. "BIAS" TOWARDS [...] (C) SUMMARY: OMANI MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS BIN ALAWI STRONGLY CRITICIZES U.S. POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND COMPLAINS THAT U.S. IS "COMPLETELY BIASED" TOWARDS ISRAEL. BIN ALAWI SAYS THAT IT IS "IMPOSSIBLE" NOW FOR ARAB LEADERS TO CONDEMN SUICIDE BOMBING, WHICH THEY SEE NOT O [...]	2002-04-10 14:14:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MEPN MU XF

03ABUDHABI4764	UAE, OMAN FORMALIZE BORDER PACT [...] (U) Summary: The historical dispute between the UAE and Oman over their common international border appears to be over. On October 11, the two neighbors exchanged authenticated documents on the agreement reached on the common border from east of Al Aqeedat to Al Daar in the north on the Arabi [...]	2003-10-27 11:53:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PINR QA SA IR MU TC
03ABUDHABI870	UAEG WILL CONSIDER MULTILATERAL OPEN SKIES REGIME [...] (U) Classified by DCM Richard Albright for reasons 1.5 (b) and (d). 2. (C) Econchief delivered reftel demarche on the benefits of joining a multilateral open skies aviation regime on 2/22 to UAE Ministry of Communications Assistant Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Mohamed Yahya Al-Suweidi [...]	2003-02-22 14:00:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAIR PGOV ECON MU QA BA TC
03KUWAIT3409	KUWAIT ON SUPPORT FOR POLISH STABILIZATION FORCES [...] (S) The Ambassador delivered reftel demarche to Foreign Minister Shaykh Dr. Mohammed Al-Sabah during their July 28 meeting (other topics septel). The FM said Kuwait had already agreed in principle to supporting Polish forces, as long as the burden was also shared by other nations. He added that Pri [...]	2003-07-29 06:07:00	Embassy Kuwait	SECRET	MARR MASS PREL KU QA BA SA MU TC
03KUWAIT5209	GCC CONFORMITY CERTIFICATION SCHEME FOR COUNTRIES [...] No summary [...]	2003-11-17 05:18:00	Embassy Kuwait	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD MU QA BA SA KU WTRO GCC USTR TC
04MANAMA1885	DEPUTY NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR HADLEY'S DECEMBER [...] (S) Deputy National Security Advisor Hadley met with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdulla December 5 on the margins of the IISS Gulf Security Dialogue conference in Manama. Bin Alawi said that Oman is looking forward to negotiating a free trade agreement with t [...]	2004-12-15 12:34:00	Embassy Manama	SECRET	PREL PTER ASEC ETRD ECON MU IR BA
04MUSCAT1942	AIRPORT PRIVATIZATION GROUNDED [...] (SBU) Summary: A long-expected pullout by British Airports Authority from the privatized consortium managing Oman's international airports means that the government will now run the airports in Muscat and Salalah. One of the alleged key sticking points was the failure of the government and the [...]	2004-11-03 09:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	EAIR EINV EFIN PGOV ECON MU
04MUSCAT1943	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/03/2004 [...] (S) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 3 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend, to discuss any security implications following the death of United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Zayid bin Sultan al-N [...]	2004-10-29 12:58:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT1954	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/06/2004 [...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 6 to reassess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend, to discuss any potential security implications in the event that Chairman of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) Y [...]	2004-11-07 12:16:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KNNP MNUC PARM KCRM AMED TBIO ABLD KSAF MU EAC
04MUSCAT1957	SULTAN QABOOS' MAJLIS SPEECH [...] (SBU) Sultan Qaboos' annual address to the Majlis Oman on October 12 stuck to familiar themes in economic and foreign policy. He emphasized the usual twin pillars of economic diversification and human resource development and focused on the newly established Ministry of Tourism as sign of gov [...]	2004-11-08 09:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON SOCI MU
04MUSCAT1967	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: ARAFAT, IRAQ AND BUSH VICTORY [...] On November 7, the privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" published an editorial entitled "Palestinian Unification": "The Palestinian Authority is going through a dangerous phase. The declining health of President Yasir Arafat plays into the hands of the Israelis, who fully expect the rise o [...]	2004-11-09 07:48:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT1978	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/09/2004 [...] (C) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 9 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the holiday weekend and to discuss any security implications of anticipated offensive operations in Fallujah Iraq (reftel A). ---------------- [...]	2004-11-10 11:25:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT1983	OMAN ONLINE: THE NATIVES ARE RESTLESS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2004-11-13 07:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
04MUSCAT1991	OMAN'S NEW MINISTER: "THE RIGHT WOMAN AT THE RIGHT [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Dr. Sharifa bint Khalfan bin Nasser al-Yahyai, Oman's new Minister of Social Development, is still getting used to her new job. Working late into the Ramadan nights to get up to speed on the workings of her ministry, she reflected on her sudden transition from academia to a sen [...]	2004-11-13 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KMPI KWMN PREL SOCI MU
04MUSCAT1993	BIO: DR. SHARIFA AL-YAHYAI, MINISTER OF SOCIAL [...] (SBU) Reftel reported on the Ambassador's November 7 meeting with Dr. Sharifa bint Khalfan bin Nasser al-Yahyai, the newly appointed Minister of Social Development. This cable provides additional biographic information. -------- WHY HER? -------- 2. (U) Dr. Sharifa al-Yahyai, a form [...]	2004-11-13 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR MU
04MUSCAT1995	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/13/2004 [...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 13 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to Eid al Fitr, to evaluate the local implications per the Department's recent Public Announcement for the Middle East and North Africa (reftel A),[...]	2004-11-13 13:38:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2002	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: FALLUJAH, MIDDLE EAST, ARAFAT [...] Privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" published an editorial on November 16 under the headline "Weak on Humanitarianism": "Recent U.S. military operations in Fallujah show a lack of humanitarian concern on the part of those charged with executing the military campaign. Innocent people are [...]	2004-11-17 09:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2009	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/17/2004 [...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 17 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend and to discuss any security implications of recent military events in Fallujah, Iraq. ----------------------------- [...]	2004-11-17 12:19:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2010	REQUEST FOR SPEAKER ON WITCHES BROOM DISEASE [...] Embassy Muscat requests that IIP and EB fund one or more agricultural biotechnology speakers to participate in Sultan Qaboos University's first international conference on the "Prevention and Treatment of Witches Broom Disease of Lime Trees" which will be held March 13-16, 2005. This request i [...]	2004-11-17 13:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ECON TBIO KPAO OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2011	OMAN: POST SUPPORT FOR MEPI PROGRAM IMPLEMENTERS [...] To date there are no MEPI program implementers with offices in Oman, although we understand there may be some considering establishing a full-time presence in Muscat. Amideast is one such organization, and is currently consulting with a local law firm on the legalities and formalities of estab [...]	2004-11-17 13:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT EAID ECON KDEM KPAO PREL KMPI MU MEPI
04MUSCAT2012	CODEL THOMAS DISCUSSES POTENTIAL FTA WITH TOP OMANI [...] SUMMARY: In lengthy meetings with Sultan Qaboos and Oman's Foreign Minister, as well as a brief but productive final meeting with the Omani Commerce Minister, CODEL Thomas took advantage of the opportunity to explore Oman's readiness to jump into full- blown free trade agreement (FTA) negotiat [...]	2004-11-19 10:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD BEXP ECON ELAB EINV MU
04MUSCAT2017	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/22/2004 [...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on November 22 to reassess the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend and to discuss any possible security concerns relative to a series of upcoming Embassy and community events. ---- [...]	2004-11-22 13:58:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2022	OMANI MENAFATF DELEGATION [...] (SBU) The Embassy November 22 confirmed that Minister of National Economy (and de facto Finance Minister) Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki will lead Oman's delegation to the upcoming inaugural meeting of the MENAFATF in Bahrain, accompanied by Central Bank of Oman (CBO) Executive President Hamoud Sang [...]	2004-11-23 07:48:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN KTFN MU
04MUSCAT2025	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ WAR AND PALESTINIAN [...] An editorial appeared in the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" on November 21 entitled "A Conflict of Wills in Iraq... Whose Victory?": "After the failed U.S. operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is necessary to convince Iraqis and Afghans that there is hope for their future and that th [...]	2004-11-23 10:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2030	NEW SPORTS MINISTER ON THE BALL, BUT OFF ECONOMIC [...] (SBU) Oman's energetic new Minister of Sports, Ali al-Sunaidi, shared with the Ambassador his active agenda for developing athletics in Oman. He is eager to build linkages to the U.S. and other countries, both to develop sports programs and training facilities, as well as to market Oman as an [...]	2004-11-23 12:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON PINR SCUL OEXC SNAR TBIO ETRD MU
04MUSCAT2047	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 11/27/2004 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee November 27 to review both the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend and preparations for the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to [...]	2004-11-28 07:33:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC KMSG AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2050	OMAN: US-EU DIALOGUE ON MIDDLE EAST REFORM [...] No summary [...]	2004-11-28 08:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KMPI EAID ECON PREL PGOV MU
04MUSCAT2053	OMAN LOBBIES FOR UNESCO GENERAL CONFERENCE [...] (U) This is an action request for IO/T and NEA/APRI - please see para 4. 2. (U) As reported ref A, Oman is lobbying for its Permanent Representative at UNESCO, Dr. Musa bin Jaffar bin Hassan, to be elected to the presidency of the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2005. To t [...]	2004-11-28 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MU
04MUSCAT2078	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, POWELL, SYRIA, SHARM AL- [...] The lead editorial in the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" on November 29 was entitled "The Iraqi Elections": "The election in Iraq can be seen as a bottleneck, beyond which the country may be able to rebuild itself under the sheltering umbrella of a permanent constitution and representat [...]	2004-11-30 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2079	EFFORT TO LAUNCH OMAN'S FIRST HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER [...] (SBU) An aspiring activist intent on establishing Oman's first human rights center has been invited to discuss his proposal with the Ministry of Social Development. In an effort to obtain government registration, Abdullah bin Salem al-Barami solicited the Embassy for support, saying that the [...]	2004-11-30 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV EAID SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2081	EMBASSY MUSCAT WRITE-IN [...] (SBU) On 11/30/2004, Embassy Muscat's mailroom received, via air mail, a letter postmarked from Marysville, California 9591, 11/12/2004. Affixed to the standard white letter-sized envelope is a pre-printed return address label with the name and address of "Ms. Edna Roberts ("WRITE-IN"),P.O. B [...]	2004-11-30 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PTER MU EAC
04MUSCAT2093	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/01/2004 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 1 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive chang [...]	2004-12-01 11:49:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2094	OMAN ONLINE: TOPICS IN FREEDOM [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2004-12-01 11:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2096	FOREIGNERS ALLOWED TO OWN PROPERTY IN OMAN [...] Summary: A recent decision by the Omani government allows non-Omanis to own real estate in tourist complexes licensed by the government. The decision supports government efforts to promote investment and attract foreign capital. Several prominent projects are lining up residential clients to [...]	2004-12-02 11:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ECON CVIS MU
04MUSCAT2110	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/04/2004 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive changes [...]	2004-12-05 03:10:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC PTER CASC KHLS KMSG OVIP AMGT KVPR MU EAC
04MUSCAT2111	OMAN: US-EU DIALOGUE ON MIDDLE EAST REFORM [...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The Dutch Ambassador (EU Representative) reports having received no instructions from Brussels on quarterly BMENA coordination meetings with the U.S. (ref A). Furthermore, there will be no EU funds earmarked for Oman before 2007 at the earliest. Only seven EU states have missio [...]	2004-12-05 03:17:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID ECON KMPI PGOV PREL MU
04MUSCAT2112	AMBITION, VISION, AND FRUSTRATION: OMANI COMMERCE [...] INR/B - please see biographic notes, para 9. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) A rising mid-level Omani commerce official recently described the rapid decline of the Omani textile industry, her experiences within the government, the ill-timed departure of the Commerce Under Secretary, and [...]	2004-12-05 03:26:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD KTEX PINR EIND PREL KWMN SCUL PGOV MU
04MUSCAT2121	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: AIDS, IMPERIALISM, AND MEDIA [...] Privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" carried an editorial on December 1 entitled "On The Occasion Of World AIDS Day": "On the occasion of world AIDS day, Arab countries are reviewing their health policies regarding AIDS and acknowledging that more needs to be done to confront and contain t [...]	2004-12-06 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2125	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/06/2004 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee December 6 to review the Embassy's security posture following reports that Consulate General Jeddah had been attacked. After reviewing the known facts about the attack, members of the EAC noted there was no new [...]	2004-12-06 13:55:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2126	AMERICAN ENERGY FIRM ENJOYS STRONG IPO [...] (U) AES Barka, a subsidiary of U.S.-based AES Corporation, recently floated 11.2 million shares of its capital for public underwriting by Omanis and Omani companies. The shares correspond to 35 percent of its paid- up capital, and the preliminary response to this IPO has been extremely positiv [...]	2004-12-07 08:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV ENRG EFIN BEXP MU
04MUSCAT2130	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/07/2004 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador convened the Emergency Action Committee December 7 to review updated reporting on yesterday's terrorist attack against Consulate General Jeddah. After a careful review of the facts surrounding the attack, the EAC discussed existing countermeasures and avenues f [...]	2004-12-07 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2142	OMAN ONLINE: VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY, VISAS, INCREASED GAS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2004-12-08 13:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU EAC
04MUSCAT2143	ECA CULTURAL ENVOYS HAVE A BALL IN OMAN [...] ECA Cultural Envoys Omari Faulkner and Courtland Freeman engaged a wide range of Omani basketball players, coaches, and students during their highly successful four-day visit to the Sultanate. Welcomed by dignitaries including the newly appointed Minister of Sports Affairs, the duo established [...]	2004-12-08 13:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC SCUL SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2144	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/08/2004 [...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on December 8 to reassess the Embassy's security posture immediately prior to the USMC Birthday Ball and to discuss any additional concerns related to the attack on Congen Jeddah earlier in the week. -------- [...]	2004-12-08 13:59:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2146	OMAN DENOUNCES ATTACK ON U.S. CONSULATE IN JEDDAH [...] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement December 7 to the Oman News Agency (ONA) in reaction to the December 6 terror attack on the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah. Per Omani standard practice, the only available version of the MFA statement is that carried by ONA. Begin text: [...]	2004-12-08 14:07:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OPRC PTER SA MU
04MUSCAT2153	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/11/2004 [...] (U) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee ("EAC") on December 11 to reassess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend and to discuss any additional concerns relative to the upcoming series of Embassy-sponsored holiday events. -------------- [...]	2004-12-11 12:27:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2160	CHALLENGE FOR NEW JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION: [...] (U) The Ministry of Social Development has approved the registration of Oman's first journalism association. Under the purview of the Ministry of Information (MOI),the association has been received with considerable skepticism by journalists. Its purpose is to strengthen recognition and res [...]	2004-12-13 07:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI AORC PGOV MU
04MUSCAT2165	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: FORUM FOR THE FUTURE, IRAQ, UN [...] On December 13, the lead editorial in the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" was entitled "Reform from Within." "The Forum for the Future in Rabat concluded with several recommendations for reform in the Arab world. Most of the recommendations fell within the framework of America's Greater [...]	2004-12-13 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP IZ MU
04MUSCAT2177	OMAN: SUPPORT FOR PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY [...] (C) On December 12, visiting NEA DAS Dibble, accompanied by the Ambassador and Pol/E Chief (notetaker),paid a call on Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi (YBA) to discuss a number of bilateral and regional issues. Delivering the substance of the Secretary's oral messages [...]	2004-12-14 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	KWBG EAID PREL XF MU
04MUSCAT2178	(C) OMAN FM HOSTS QUIET BILATERAL WITH ISRAELI MFA [...] (C) On December 13, at the margins of an Executive Council meeting of the Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDREC),an Israeli Foreign Ministry official held a private 90-minute bilateral with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi. The discussion reportedly focused [...]	2004-12-14 13:23:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL XF IS MU
04MUSCAT2180	BANNED WRITERS SPARK COMMENTARY [...] (SBU) Journalist Mohammed al-Harthi (protect) and writer Abdullah al-Riyami (protect) have been barred from publishing in all media and press in Oman for having criticized the pace of democratic reform in the country. The ban includes the withdrawal of al-Harthi's weekly column "Platforms" fr [...]	2004-12-15 06:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV MU
04MUSCAT2183	AMERICAN CORNERS: FIVE IS NOT ENOUGH [...] This is an action message. Please see paragraph 8 for action requested. 2. In view of the success and popularity of Oman's five existing American Corners, Embassy Muscat requests funding for two additional ones. Suitable locations have already been identified: the Muscat Higher College o [...]	2004-12-15 08:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KIRC OIIP SCUL MU
04MUSCAT2187	OMAN ONLINE: MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, PRISONS, AND [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2004-12-15 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2188	A WARNING FROM MOM [...] (U) On December 14, Oman's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) published an announcement warning citizens about employment in Iraq. The informal translation of the announcement is as follows (begin text): The Ministry of Manpower has noticed the increase in employment offers in the brotherly Republi [...]	2004-12-15 14:11:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON ELAB IZ MU
04MUSCAT2189	OMAN FONMIN ON SECRETARY'S ORAL MESSAGE [...] (C) Visiting NEA DAS Dibble reviewed themes in the Secretary's oral message with Omani Foreign Minister Bin SIPDIS Alawi. Concerning Iran's behavior, the Minister recommended finding ways to address Tehran's security concerns and feelings of isolation as an effective means of reducing its [...]	2004-12-16 18:10:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MOPS OPDC ETRD MU
04MUSCAT2190	COMMERCE MINISTER ON FTA, SAUDI CRITICISM [...] (C) Summary: Omani Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool bin Ali bin Sultan reassured visiting NEA DAS Philo Dibble that Oman remains firmly committed to signing a bilateral FTA with the U.S. Bluster from the Saudis notwithstanding, Maqbool reiterated that the Omani cabinet has already ap [...]	2004-12-16 18:18:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD PREL BEXP MU
04MUSCAT2192	2004-05 INCSR SUBMISSION FOR OMAN [...] Oman is not a regional or offshore financial center and does not have a significant money laundering problem. Its small banking sector is supervised by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO),which has the authority to suspend or reorganize a bank's operations. In 2004, Oman had a total of 17 banks wi [...]	2004-12-18 02:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KTFN KCRM PTER SNAR EFIN MU
04MUSCAT2195	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/15/2004 [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador chaired December 15 a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive changes [...]	2004-12-18 06:57:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2196	OMAN: 2004 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT [...] (U) In accordance with reftel B, paragraph 2, Embassy Muscat provides the following update to Oman's coverage in the 2003 Patterns of Global Terrorism ("Patterns") report: BEGIN TEXT Oman continued to provide public statements of support for the global war on terrorism, and has been resp [...]	2004-12-18 10:38:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PTER ASEC MU
04MUSCAT2200	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/18/2004 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no new threat reporting specific to Oman, and concluded that there have been no substantive changes in the [...]	2004-12-18 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2222	OMAN: IFES ELECTIONS ASSESSMENT [...] (U) SUMMARY: Under the sponsorship of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI),the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) recently concluded an assessment visit to the Sultanate. The team identified several key areas for potential electoral assistance, including a need f [...]	2004-12-21 05:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KMPI KDEM SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2223	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: CIVIL SOCIETY, FREE SPEECH, U.S. [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-21 06:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2226	OMANI AMBASSADOR DENIES BAN OF WRITERS [...] (U) The Omani Ambassador to the United States, Mohammed Ali al-Khusaiby, flatly denies that the Omani government has banned any writers (reftel). In a December 8 reply to the New York-based NGO Committee for the Protection of Journalists (CPJ),the Omani Ambassador reaffirmed the Sultanate's [...]	2004-12-21 07:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV MU
04MUSCAT2231	MINISTRY CONSIDERS HUMAN RIGHTS NGO [...] (SBU) The Ministry of Social Development is considering the proposed establishment of a human rights center in Oman. In response to a letter from activist Abdullah al-Barami (reftel) (protect),the Ministry met with him December 6 to discuss the idea. The Director of Charitable Associations [...]	2004-12-21 12:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM EAID SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2245	U.S.-EU DIALOGUE ON MIDDLE EAST REFORM [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-22 11:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON PGOV KMPI PREL MU
04MUSCAT2246	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/22/2004 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the E [...]	2004-12-22 12:08:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2251	OMAN ONLINE: DRUG USE, WORK IN IRAQ, AND HINDUS IN OMAN [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2004-12-26 02:27:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
04MUSCAT2258	CRISIS MANAGEMENT EXERCISE (CME) FOR MUSCAT [...] (SBU) The following responses are keyed to reftel, paragraph 6: A. Embassy Muscat is pleased to confirm participation in the Crisis Management Exercise (CME) scheduled for February 13-14, 2005. B. Highlighted portions of reftel paragraph 8 on the Crisis Management Training ( [...]	2004-12-26 11:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC MU EAC
04MUSCAT2259	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/26/2004 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 26 to review the Embassy's security posture following to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, t [...]	2004-12-27 02:25:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2265	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: U.S. WAR DEATHS, PALESTINE, IRAQ [...] The lead editorial in the privately -owned Arabic daily "Al- Watan" on December 24 was entitled "American Patience": "In 1983, when 240 Americans died in a suicide bombing in Beirut, former President Reagan immediately called for the withdrawal of all American troops stationed there. Today, [...]	2004-12-27 11:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
04MUSCAT2269	COUNTERTERRORISM ACTION GROUP DEMARCHE [...] (C) In a December 27 meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi (YBA),the Ambassador urged on behalf of the G-8 and EU missions Oman's ratification of the final two of twelve international counterterrorism conventions (reftel). The Ambassador noted that the Foreig [...]	2004-12-28 02:53:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL ASEC MU
04MUSCAT2278	OMAN: NAMES, TITLES AND CONTACT NUMBERS FOR [...] No summary [...]	2004-12-29 05:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL PINR MU
04MUSCAT2285	INDIA WINS OMANI SUPPORT FOR UNSC SEAT, DEEPENS [...] (U) On December 25-26, Indian Minister of External Affairs Natwar Singh met with Sultan Qaboos and various government ministers to boost bilateral relations. Oman formally announced its backing of India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, and the two parties pledged to cont [...]	2004-12-29 07:37:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD EPET KCRM MARR IN MU
04MUSCAT2291	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/29/2004 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee December 29 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the E [...]	2004-12-29 13:19:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
04MUSCAT2292	OMAN'S VICTORIOUS DEFEAT [...] (SBU) The wave of public excitement cresting with Oman's unprecedented finish in a regional soccer tournament has boiled over into uncharacteristic manifestations of spontaneous crowds and flag-waving patriotism. In a country bereft of past sports successes, the Gulf Cup tournament unleashed [...]	2004-12-29 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM SOCI MU
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
05MUSCAT1001	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/22/2005 [...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 22 to review security arrangements for the Embassy's upcoming Independence Day celebration, as well as to assess the overall security environment prior to the local weekend. The EAC agreed on both security me [...]	2005-06-22 13:30:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1002	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: RICE'S VISIT TO THE REGION [...] The privately owned Arabic-language daily "al-Watan" published an editorial on June 21 under the headline "Rice's Tour And Lessons Of Democracy": "Secretary Rice said that her country made a mistake when it sought to achieve stability in the Middle East at the expense of democratization, and [...]	2005-06-22 13:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1007	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/25/2005 [...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Em [...]	2005-06-25 13:13:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1013	SHOOTING AT EDUCATION MINISTRY KILLS TWO [...] (SBU) Summary: Muscat is reeling from a June 27 shooting by a disgruntled former teacher at the Ministry of Education, leaving two persons dead and at least four others in serious condition. The shooter, a religious studies teacher fired for unethical behavior, committed suicide following a pol [...]	2005-06-27 12:10:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM SOCI ASEC MU
05MUSCAT1014	MEDIA REACTION: FOREIGN RELATIONS, BRUSSELS, IRAQ, AND [...] The government-owned Arabic-language daily "Oman" published an editorial on June 22 entitled "Distinguished Models Of Relations With Brothers And Friends": "Three recent models typify Oman's brotherly and friendly foreign relations. The first model is the 14th Session of the Oman/UAE Suprem [...]	2005-06-27 12:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP PREL SCUL MU
05MUSCAT1027	CSI TARGETS PORT SALALAH FOR EXPANSION [...] (U) On June 17, at the request of Omani Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, an assessment team for the Container Security Initiative (CSI) program arrived in Oman to meet with government contacts and officials from Salalah Port Services (SPS) to discuss Oman's potential p [...]	2005-06-29 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EWWT PARM PHSA PREL MU
05MUSCAT1029	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/29/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 29 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]	2005-06-29 13:48:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1030	OMAN ONLINE: SHOOTINGS, SCIENCE, AND STATESMEN [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-06-29 17:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI TSPL KCRM MU
05MUSCAT1036	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/03/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 3 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed t [...]	2005-07-03 12:18:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1043	MEDIA REACTION: THE OIC, CONCERTS, AND LABOR LAWS [...] The privately owned Arabic-language daily "Al-Watan" published an editorial on June 29 entitled "Marginalization Is The Cause Of Misunderstandings": "The recently concluded meeting of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Yemen was a useful forum to address common interests and con [...]	2005-07-04 11:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP ELAB EAID MU
05MUSCAT1045	OMAN RATIFIES ILO FORCED LABOR AND MINIMUM AGE [...] (U) A royal decree of July 3 ratified International Labor Organization (ILO) Conventions 105 and 138, Abolition of Forced Labor and Minimum Age of Employment. The new decree followed the recent return of Oman's National Committee representatives from the ILO General Conference in Geneva. In l [...]	2005-07-05 07:38:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PREL SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1051	FONMIN ON REGIONAL ISSUES, STRIKES DOMESTIC CHORD [...] (SBU) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi gave a wide-ranging interview to a UAE-based newspaper in late-June that garnered an unusual reaction. Speaking on foreign policy issues, the Minister defended USG support for Palestine and security efforts in Iraq, as well as U.S. [...]	2005-07-06 07:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER SOCI KISL ETRD OPRC XF MU
05MUSCAT1058	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/06/2005 [...] (SBU) The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (A/DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 6 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingl [...]	2005-07-06 10:17:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1061	OMAN ONLINE: DISARMAMENT, DISCONTENT, AND DISSENSION [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-07-06 11:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1062	DONTVISITOMAN.COM OUTRAGES OMANIS [...] (SBU) An AmCit arrested in March and deported in May for illegally collecting meteorites has recounted his trying legal experience in Oman on a provocative website: dontvisitoman.com. The website has received widespread commentary from Omani citizens, who are stunned at its malicious characte [...]	2005-07-06 12:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC EIND SOCI PREL MU
05MUSCAT1064	TFUK01: EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/07/2005 [...] (SBU) Pursuant to references A through D, the Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 7 to review the Embassy's security posture in light of the terrorist bombings that targeted London's transport system. Members noted no substantive changes in the local [...]	2005-07-07 15:55:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1066	TFUK01: OMAN CONDEMNS LONDON TERROR ATTACK [...] Oman News Agency (ONA) and all major Omani print and broadcast media reported July 8 a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs denouncing the July 7 terror attacks in London. The text of the ONA report is as follows: (Begin text) An official spokesman of the Foreign Ministry yeste [...]	2005-07-08 09:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OPRC PTER MU
05MUSCAT1067	OMAN DENOUNCES MURDER OF EGYPTIAN DIPLOMAT IN IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-08 09:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER OPRC MU IZ
05MUSCAT1080	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/09/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 9 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-07-09 12:31:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1089	MEDIA REACTION: SUDAN, WAR, FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on July 11 entitled "Sudan on the Right Path": "After an interminable period of conflict, Sudan finally took a step forward when it decided to push ahead with a national compromise. This compromise serves as a lesson on how to [...]	2005-07-11 10:03:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1092	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: TERRORIST ATTACKS IN LONDON [...] The government-owned Arabic-language daily "Oman" published an editorial on July 11 entitled "The Search For Solutions To Violence": "Wars do not solve the phenomena of terrorism and violence. The solution requires a serious effort to understand terrorism's roots and causes. British PM Ton [...]	2005-07-12 10:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP PTER PREL MU
05MUSCAT11	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: SADDAM TRIAL, ISRAEL, AND THE [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on December 30 under the title "You Too": "The United States is not insisting on the death penalty as punishment for the crimes against humanity perpetrated by Saddam Hussein. Yet Iraqi judges intend on prosecuting him to the f [...]	2005-01-03 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT110	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/18/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 18 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the Eid al Adha holiday. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC [...]	2005-01-18 11:20:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC

05MUSCAT1103	OMAN ONLINE: IEDs, INTERFERENCE, AND IMMIGRATION [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-07-13 11:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1104	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/13/2005 [...] (SBU) The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (A/DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 13 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingl [...]	2005-07-13 11:30:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1109	NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINEE JAILED [...] (SBU) An outspoken elected former Shura Council deputy and current Nobel Prize nominee was sentenced July 13 by a Muscat court for insulting government officials in connection with the controversial arrests of Ibadhi activists charged by the government of belonging to an illegal organization. [...]	2005-07-16 02:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SOCI PINR MU
05MUSCAT1117	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/16/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 16 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the [...]	2005-07-16 11:45:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT112	OMAN: COMMENTS ON U.S. MARKET ACCESS PRIORITIES [...] Per reftel instructions, this cable outlines the Embassy's assessment of market access priorities for U.S. service suppliers in Oman. 2. U.S. Market Access Priority by Sector (ranked from 1 to 5, with 1 as the highest priority and 5 as the lowest) and by informal ranking of relative market [...]	2005-01-18 12:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EINV BEXP MU
05MUSCAT1123	INTO THE LION'S DEN: ADDRESSING THE COMMAND AND [...] (U) The Ambassador delivered his annual address to the Omani Command and Staff College on July 13, followed by an intense question and answer session. Fielding questions on a broad range of topics, including the war in Iraq, the legal status of Guantanamo detainees, the Palestinian-Israeli pea [...]	2005-07-18 03:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OPRC KDEM KMPI KPAO XF MU
05MUSCAT113	OMAN ONLINE: AMENDING LAWS REGULATING FOREIGN WORKERS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2005-01-18 12:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1132	ORDER, DISSENT, AND THE INTERNET [...] (SBU) The Omani authorities have incarcerated an outspoken former parliamentarian and questioned a banned writer/activist for making critical remarks about senior government officials. On the heels of pardoning 31 Ibadhis who were convicted of belonging to an illegal organization, the authori [...]	2005-07-19 01:05:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SOCI PINR PGOV MU
05MUSCAT1136	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL/PALESTINE; INFLUENCE AND [...] "Al-Watan," a privately-owned Arabic daily, carried an editorial on July 15 under the headline "The Palestinian Conflict And Urgent Questions": "We are now witnessing an elected Palestinian political authority making successful decisions to peacefully fulfill the goals of its people. Howeve [...]	2005-07-19 06:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP XF MU
05MUSCAT1139	INVESTORS POUR $1.2B INTO TELECOMS IPO [...] (SBU) More than 163,000 citizens contributed more than $1.2 billion to the oversubscribed and long-anticipated initial public offering of the state-owned Oman Telecommunications Company (Omantel). The most popular IPO in Oman's history opened at $3.10 a share; prices are expected to surge whe [...]	2005-07-19 08:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECPS KPRV ETRD ECON EINV EFIN MU
05MUSCAT1141	INSIGHTS INTO OMAN'S GENERAL RESERVE FUND [...] (U) This cable contains business proprietary information; please protect. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) A royal official working for the State General Reserve Fund recently revealed to a private sector investment broker rare insights into the investment habits of the SGRF. A quart [...]	2005-07-20 03:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN EINV ECON EPET PGOV MU
05MUSCAT1147	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/20/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 20 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]	2005-07-20 10:31:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1153	OMANI OPINION MAKERS SPEAK OUT AGAINST RELIGIOUS [...] Following the recent wave of violence in Iraq, including Omani denunciations of the terror attack in London and murder of the Egyptian ambassador-designate in Baghdad (ref B),there have been further statements by the government and press aimed at turning people away from extremist, violent re [...]	2005-07-20 12:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KISL KPAO PTER PGOV PREL MU
05MUSCAT1154	NEW JOURNAL TACKLES FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION [...] "Our Daughters: Circumcision and Concealment" was the cover story in the inaugural issue of "Futoon" family magazine. The hardhitting article described the four types of surgical procedures in detail and recounted personal stories of how the procedure harmed the lives of four Omani women. T [...]	2005-07-20 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN SOCI PHUM MU
05MUSCAT1157	OMAN ONLINE: MORE PARDONS, LESS PAPERS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-07-21 06:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1159	QABOOS PARDONS HUNDREDS [...] (SBU) Sultan Qaboos issued a royal decree that pardoned hundreds of prisoners, allegedly including military officers, who were recently sentenced for their involvement in a secret and illegal Ibadhi organization. The announcement of the royal pardons neither specifically referred to the milita [...]	2005-07-21 06:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PGOV KJUS KISL PINS MU
05MUSCAT1167	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/23/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 23 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]	2005-07-23 12:22:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1169	OMAN DENOUNCES EGYPT TERROR ATTACK [...] No summary [...]	2005-07-24 08:55:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER OPRC EG MU
05MUSCAT1171	BIN ALAWI UPBEAT ON DEFEATING TERRORISM [...] Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi extensively devoted his July 23 Renaissance Day remarks, typically used to review the ministry's achievements in the preceding year, to the international problem of terrorism. Speaking to Radio Oman's "Festival Nights" program from his r [...]	2005-07-24 09:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER OPRC XF MU
05MUSCAT1183	MEDIA REACTION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH AND THE ROOTS OF TERROR [...] "Al-Watan," a privately-owned Arabic daily, carried an op-ed piece by Mohammed Naji Amayrah on July 24 under the headline "The Sharm El-Sheikh Explosions And The Search For Actual Causes": "The explosions in Sharm El-Sheikh killed more than 80 people, most of whom were Egyptians. In the face [...]	2005-07-26 09:17:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1184	OMAN ONLINE: TERROR AND TANCREDO [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-07-27 03:10:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1185	BIO: RAJIHA BINT ABDUL AMER BIN ALI, MINISTER OF [...] (C) Per ref A, the requested information on Oman's female Minister of Tourism is provided below, keyed to ref A para 3 format. Much of this information was provided previously in ref B. 2. (U) Rajiha bint Abdul Amer bin Ali, Minister of Tourism (since 2004) A. (U) Born: April 12, 1953; [...]	2005-07-27 12:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV MU
05MUSCAT1186	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/27/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 27 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]	2005-07-27 12:09:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1191	OPPENHEIMER OPTIMISM ON OMANI TOURISM [...] (U) Summary: The Ambassador met with representatives of Oppenheimer and Fitch Ratings on July 27 to discuss the "Blue City" tourism project and other economic developments in Oman. Potential linkages with Boston University and Oppenheimer of North America also surfaced during the meeting. E [...]	2005-07-27 19:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON EIND PGOV KMPI KPAO SCUL MU
05MUSCAT1199	TOURISM PROJECTS PROLIFERATE [...] (U) With Oman aggressively marketing itself as an environmentally conscious tourist destination, international investors are taking advantage of significant improvements in local infrastructure to develop ambitious new tourist projects. U.S. construction and financial firms are joining a slew [...]	2005-07-30 08:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV ECON EIND MU
05MUSCAT1203	TAYBAH AL-MA'WALI AWAITS SENTENCING [...] (SBU) On July 30, a Muscat court released Taybah al-Ma'wali on bail until a verdict on her appeal is announced around August 3. According to family members, al-Ma'wali had been in hiding since she was sentenced in absentia on July 13 to one and a half years in prison. On July 30, however, al [...]	2005-07-30 11:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL SOCI PINR MU
05MUSCAT1206	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 07/30/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on July 30 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]	2005-07-30 12:10:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1208	OMAN SEEKS MORE INFORMATION ON NATO [...] (U) This is an action request - see para 7. 2. (C) Summary: A senior Omani diplomat says Oman's unwillingness to engage in NATO's Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) stems from the impression that NATO members lack a common conception of what ICI should be, and the fear that its aims are [...]	2005-07-31 02:49:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR XF MU
05MUSCAT1214	MEDIA REACTION: SHARM SUMMIT EXPECTATIONS [...] "Al-Watan," a privately-owned Arabic daily, carried an editorial on July 31 entitled "By Protecting Egypt We Protect Ourselves": "Although the coming summit is an Egyptian summit made for Egypt, it is also created for the whole Arab world and for the protection of humanity... This summit is [...]	2005-08-02 06:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1218	OMAN ONLINE: THREATS AGAINST FOREIGNERS; KING FAHD'S [...] (U) Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free [...]	2005-08-03 07:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1230	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/06/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 6 to review the Embassy's security posture following the extended local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]	2005-08-06 12:48:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT1237	CAMEL JOCKEY AGE LIMITS INCREASED [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-07 11:07:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM ETRD ELAB PREL KOCI SCUL MU UNICEF
05MUSCAT1238	TAYBAH AL-MA'WALI SENTENCE REDUCED TO 6 MONTHS [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-07 11:07:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI PREL PINR MU
05MUSCAT1243	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, SUDAN, AND REFORM IN THE ARAB [...] Issa Al-Zedjali, editor in chief of Arabic daily "Al- Shabibah," wrote an editorial on August 7 under the headline "Americans Begin Losing Control in Iraq": "The Iraqi crisis is getting worse day by day, and there is no let up in sight. The commander of the American forces in Iraq has acknow [...]	2005-08-08 13:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP IZ MU
05MUSCAT125	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: DISASTERS, DISTRUST, AND [...] The privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" published an editorial on January 23 entitled, "Disasters Get Smaller Except in Iraq and Palestine": "It is said that disasters seem smaller with the passage of time, but it is more likely that our hopes grow larger to erase the pain caused by disa [...]	2005-01-24 12:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1250	BIO: SHARIFA BINT KHALFAN AL-YAHYAI, MINISTER OF [...] (C) The requested information on Oman's female Minister of Social Development is provided below, keyed to ref A para 3 format. Much of this information was provided previously in ref B. 2. (U) Dr. Sharifa bint Khalfan bin Nasser al-Yahyai, Minister of Social Development (since October 20, [...]	2005-08-10 07:56:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV SCUL MU
05MUSCAT1253	FM POSITIVE ON IRAQ, GAZA [...] (U) Local and regional media gave wide coverage to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi's August 7 press comments on Iraq and Palestine. Meeting his Egyptian counterpart and Arab League SecGen Moussa to discuss the postponed AL summit, Bin Alawi said that Iraqi political f [...]	2005-08-10 12:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OPRC XF MU
05MUSCAT1255	FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALS CAUTIOUS ON IRAN [...] (C) Though Iran's new president is still largely an unknown quantity in Oman, two Foreign Ministry officials suggested that his recent provocative statements on resuming uranium conversion are more likely political bluster than actual policy. They preached engagement with Iran as the best way [...]	2005-08-11 10:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP MNUC IR MU
05MUSCAT1256	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/10/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 10 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]	2005-08-11 11:11:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1259	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/13/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 13 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-08-13 12:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1272	MEDIA REACTION: THE NEW IRAQI CONSTITUTION [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" featured an editorial on August 10 entitled "Issues Blocking Efforts for Drafting Iraqi Constitution": "There are many difficult issues and complicated questions facing the drafting committee of the new Iraqi constitution. Conflicting political pow [...]	2005-08-15 12:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP IZ MU
05MUSCAT1277	ILO, UNICEF KUDOS FOR OMANI CAMEL RACING REFORM [...] (SBU) The regional directors for UNICEF and the ILO met on August 14 with Sports Minister Ali al-Sunaidi to discuss Omani camel racing reforms. The government is not only gradually raising jockey age limits from 14 to 18 years, but is also setting minimum age standards for camels because matu [...]	2005-08-17 08:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ELAB KOCI SCUL ETRD PREL MU
05MUSCAT1278	OMAN ONLINE: TAYBAH, TERROR, AND ISLAMIC EDUCATION [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-08-17 11:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1288	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/20/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 20 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-08-21 11:48:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1289	CHILD LABOR UPDATE FOR OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-08-21 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1291	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI WITHDRAWAL FROM GAZA [...] Essa bin Mohammed al-Zedjali, owner of the Arabic daily "al- Shabibah," penned an op-ed piece in the August 21 issue (which was translated and reprinted in its sister English-language daily "Times of Oman") entitled "Sharon Replaces Gaza With West Bank": "The dismantling of the settlements in [...]	2005-08-22 07:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1302	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/24/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 24 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]	2005-08-24 14:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1304	SULTAN SENDS ENVOY TO NEW IRANIAN PRESIDENT [...] (SBU) On August 20, former Information Minister and the Sultan's longtime special interlocutor on Iran issues, Abdulaziz al-Rawas, paid an introductory call in Tehran on new Iranian President Ahmadinejad, delivering a personal letter from Sultan Qaboos. According to local press reports, prior [...]	2005-08-24 14:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP MNUC IR MU
05MUSCAT1305	OMAN ONLINE: REPORTING EVACUATIONS AND VACUOUS REPORTING [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-08-24 14:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1311	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 08/27/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on August 27 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-08-27 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER ABLD CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1321	MEDIA REACTION: GAZA, THE WEST, AND IRAQ [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" featured an editorial on August 29 entitled "The Other Side Of Gaza Disengagement": "The world has now started to realize Sharon's real intentions after disengaging from Gaza. He immediately began building a discrimination wall around Jerusalem in [...]	2005-08-29 11:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP IZ MU
05MUSCAT1327	OMAN OFFERS OVERSTAYERS AN EASY EXIT [...] (SBU) In an effort to spur the exit of expatriates who have overstayed their visas, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) eased departure regulations and urged all persons on expired visas to pay a one-time fee of $655 USD and depart the country without hindrance by August 19. The offer did not apply t [...]	2005-08-30 08:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM SMIG SOCI PREL MU
05MUSCAT1341	OMAN ONLINE: PREAMBLES, PLANES, AND PRAYERS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-09-05 05:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1346	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/05/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 5 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agr [...]	2005-09-06 04:28:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT135	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/25/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee January 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the Eid al-Adha holiday. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agr [...]	2005-01-25 12:26:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT1350	UN SUMMIT OUTCOME DOCUMENT, DEVELOPMENT ISSUES [...] (C) On September 5, Pol/Econ Chief delivered ref demarches to MFA International Organization Department Chief Ambassador Talib Miran al-Raisi. Ambassador al-Raisi acknowledged USG desires for flexibility in negotiations, and agreed that a separate declaration on innovative sources of financing [...]	2005-09-07 09:28:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECIN EAID EFIN MU
05MUSCAT1355	OMANI VIEWS ON UN REFORM ISSUES, MDA [...] (C) On September 5, the Omani MFA IO Chief reiterated the Sultanate's opposition to the G-4 plan for UN Security Council expansion. While sympathizing with USG views on a proposed Human Rights Council and Peacebuilding Commission, he forecast that Oman would remain on the sidelines of those d [...]	2005-09-07 10:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MU
05MUSCAT1356	MEDIA REACTION: HURRICANE KATRINA, PALESTINE [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" published an editorial entitled "The Moment Of Truth" on September 3: "The entire world sympathized with the victims of Hurricane Katrina, despite the differences of political opinion that exist between the U.S. and the rest of the world. However, [...]	2005-09-07 10:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1360	OMAN ONLINE: HURRICANES AND HIGH REGARD [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-09-07 14:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1361	OMANI EXPECTATIONS FOR ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL [...] (C) The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects Arab League praise for the Gaza withdrawal and Iraq's constitutional process, and a firm denunciation of terrorism. The League will likely push for further implementation of the Roadmap, and informally pressure Syria to improve its cooperation [...]	2005-09-07 15:10:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER XF MU
05MUSCAT1363	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/07/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 7 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, [...]	2005-09-10 11:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1372	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/10/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 10 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]	2005-09-11 13:22:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1374	POOR TIMING OF OMANI VISIT TO SYRIA [...] (C) The Foreign Ministry has acknowledged Omani press reports that National Economy Minister Macki is traveling to Damascus for a 3-day session of the Oman-Syria Joint Commission, commencing on September 12. While the previously planned visit will seal investment and double-taxation agreement [...]	2005-09-11 14:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON SY MU
05MUSCAT1381	MEDIA REACTION: 9/11, ISRAEL, AND UNITED NATIONS REFORM [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" published an editorial entitled "Silence Followed By A Question" on September 12: "The whole world mourns the victims of 9/11 in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. However, after a respectful minute of silence, the world will want to raise qu [...]	2005-09-13 05:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1396	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/14/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 14 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, [...]	2005-09-14 13:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1397	OMAN ONLINE: BLOTS, BROADCASTS, AND BOATS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-09-14 13:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1404	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/17/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 17 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]	2005-09-17 14:40:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1413	MEDIA REACTION: THE NEED TO DEFINE TERRORISM [...] On September 18, privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" featured an editorial entitled "Oman's Call To Define Terrorism": "Demanding a clear definition of terrorism, and differentiating between terrorism and legal resistance, was the main demand made by the Sultanate in its speech at the UN [...]	2005-09-19 12:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT142	ELECTIONS ESTABLISH OMAN'S FIRST WORKERS' [...] Assistant United States Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Labor William Clatanoff recently met with officials at the Oman Ministry of Manpower and the Under Secretary of Commerce and Industry to discuss trade and labor- related issues. While talks focused on Oman's first elected workers' repr [...]	2005-01-26 09:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD PREL MU
05MUSCAT1434	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/21/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 21 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]	2005-09-21 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1437	OMAN ONLINE: LOW-SPEED INTERNET, UN SPEECH, AND CHARITY [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-09-21 15:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1439	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/24/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 24 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed tha [...]	2005-09-25 04:15:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1442	THE INN CROWD [...] (U) Summary: A sprawling new Muscat resort complex slated for a soft-opening in November shoulders high expectations for raising Oman's international profile as a tourist and conference center destination, adding jobs to the economy, and alleviating a winter shortage of hotel rooms and confer [...]	2005-09-25 12:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EAIR MU
05MUSCAT1444	MEDIA REACTION: VARIOUS VIEWS OF ISRAEL AND PALESTINE [...] On September 23, the privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" published an editorial entitled "Who Will Protect The Palestinians From Sharon's Threats?": "The gap continues to widen between Palestinian and Israeli behavior. Israel insists on the methods of violence, forced arrests, and destr [...]	2005-09-26 10:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1446	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/26/2005 [...] (S/NF) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 26 to review the Embassy's security posture after receiving threat information related to Oman (ref B). The EAC agreed that due to the lack of target specificity, the Embassy's already heightene [...]	2005-09-27 03:34:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1452	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 09/28/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on September 28 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]	2005-09-28 13:37:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1458	SULTAN APPOINTS FEMALE AMBASSADOR TO U.S. [...] No summary [...]	2005-09-30 19:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR MU
05MUSCAT1461	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/01/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 1 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, t [...]	2005-10-01 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1463	OMAN PINS TEXTILE HOPES ON FTA [...] (SBU) Government statistics point to a continuing decline in Omani textile production in terms of value and employment. Manufacturers are pinning their hopes on the pending U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement to at least slow this trend. End Summary. -------------------- STATISTICAL SNAPSHOT - [...]	2005-10-01 13:44:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KTEX ECON ETRD MU
05MUSCAT1473	SULTAN'S ANNUAL ADDRESS [...] (SBU) Sultan Qaboos' October 1 annual address to the Majlis Oman, lasting under 15 minutes, focused almost entirely on the human resource development, making only a brief reference to foreign affairs and offering little in the way of new initiatives or reforms. Popular hopes that long-unchang [...]	2005-10-03 14:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECON ELAB MU
05MUSCAT1475	COMBATING EXTREMISM IN OMAN [...] (S) The Embassy's outreach and public diplomacy efforts, filtering down into every social strata and region of the Sultanate, have promoted a consistently positive image of U.S. society and culture that have complemented the Omani government's own effective actions to counter or prevent extrem [...]	2005-10-04 04:46:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	KDEM KPAO KMPI PREL EAID PHUM PGOV ASEC MU
05MUSCAT148	ARRESTS SPARK CONTROVERSY, SEND SIGNAL [...] (SBU) Omani chat-rooms and dinner conversations have been dominated in recent weeks by widely held rumors that the security services have arrested a dozen Omani citizens in late-night raids spread across three separate regions. While the government has not publicly acknowledged the arrests d [...]	2005-01-26 13:13:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PGOV PINS SCUL ASEC MU
05MUSCAT1482	OMAN ONLINE: STORMS, WEAPONS, ALIENS, AND DIPLOMATS [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-04 05:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1488	OMAN PASSES ON AVIAN FLU PARTNERSHIP [...] (SBU) Summary. A Ministry of Health official said that Oman will not participate in the International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza (IPAPI),or in the October 6-7 senior officials meeting. However, he outlined the steps that Oman has already undertaken steps to prepare for a po [...]	2005-10-05 05:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO KSCA EAGR ECON PREL SOCI MU ESTH
05MUSCAT149	OMAN ONLINE: DOLLARS AND DISTORTIONS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2005-01-26 13:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1493	DEMOCRATIC REFORM STRATEGY FOR OMAN - QUARTERLY [...] (SBU) The following quarterly update on mission implementation of the Oman Democratic Reform Strategy is keyed to the three goals established in ref A, namely: legislative strengthening, media reform and NGO empowerment. ------------------------- Legislative Strengthening ------------------ [...]	2005-10-05 09:12:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KDEM KMPI ECON PHUM MU
05MUSCAT1498	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/05/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 5 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]	2005-10-05 12:24:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1499	OMAN ONLINE: FREE TRADE (AND FREE TAYBAH!) [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-05 13:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT150	FTA PREPARATION: MEPI-FUNDED SEMINAR DRAWS LARGE [...] (SBU/NF) A recent MEPI-funded seminar in Muscat on Trade in Services attracted over 75 participants from a dozen Omani government agencies as well as the private sector. The highly interactive two-day event revealed several areas of concern leading up to the March opening of free trade agreem [...]	2005-01-26 13:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD BEXP KMPI EFIN EINV ECON PREL MU
05MUSCAT1500	OMANTEL PRESIDENT TALKS BUSINESS, BOYCOTT [...] (U) Summary: A meeting between Omantel's Executive President, Embassy and U.S. Department of Commerce officials produced positive results in removing boycott language from company documents. The company's president also stressed the importance of streamlining procurement decisions to Omantel's [...]	2005-10-05 13:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON ECPS KBCT MU
05MUSCAT1501	OMAN PORT EXPANSIONS [...] (SBU) Summary: Two of Oman's principal ports, Sohar and Salalah, are aggressively moving forward on expansion of their respective operations. The Sohar Industrial Port Company is holding a November conference to introduce itself to the region, while Salalah Port Services is pitching expansio [...]	2005-10-05 13:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EIND EWWT EINV MU
05MUSCAT151	OIL SPILL CLOSES PORT SALALAH FOR 48 HOURS [...] (C) Three tons of oil spilled into the port of Salalah January 18 after a routine bunkering operation went awry. The immediate cause of the accident appears to be human error aboard the "Maersk Greenwich." Based on preliminary information regarding the actions taken by Port Salalah and the [...]	2005-01-26 13:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV EWWT PHSA ETRD EPET MU ESTH
05MUSCAT1511	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/09/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 9 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-10-10 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1512	MEDIA REACTION: NOBEL PRIZE, IRAN, MIDDLE EAST [...] The privately-owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" published an editorial on October 9 entitled "Has Alfred Nobel's Mission Been Achieved?": "Granting the Nobel Peace Prize to the International Atomic Energy Agency and its director, Dr. Mohammed al-Baradei, is in itself a noble message. However, we [...]	2005-10-10 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1513	OMAN AFFIRMS NO BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL [...] (SBU) On September 28, 2005, the Minister of Commerce and Industry, Maqbool bin Ali Sultan, transmitted a letter, via facsimile, to the Embassy for transmission to Robert Portman, United States Trade Representative. (Begin letter text) Please accept my congratulations on your recent appoin [...]	2005-10-11 03:38:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KBCT ETRD ECON PGOV IS MU
05MUSCAT1514	NEW OMANI AMBASSADOR IS ALL BUSINESS [...] (U) Summary: In a meeting with U.S. and Omani business executives, Oman's new ambassador-designate to the U.S. Hunaina al-Mughairy expressed optimism over the bilateral economic relationship and elicited the assistance of the business community in identifying project opportunities -- and obst [...]	2005-10-11 03:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON PREL PINR MU
05MUSCAT1524	OMAN ONLINE: DEMOCRACY AND IRRESPONSIBILITY [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective [...]	2005-10-12 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1525	ALL JAZZED UP IN OMAN [...] From September 24-27, the Mike del Ferro Trio, plus vocalist Adrienne West, conducted a highly successful series of performances and workshops in Muscat. Under the auspices of the "American Voices" program, the group introduced jazz, swing, and blues to a wide range of Oman's citizens, and eve [...]	2005-10-12 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SCUL OEXC MU
05MUSCAT1532	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/12/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 12 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-10-12 14:12:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1534	MGIZ02: DEMARCHE REQUEST ON IRAQI CONSTITUTION [...] (C) The Ambassador spoke on October 13 with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi to deliver reftel demarche encouraging Oman's public support for the October 15 Iraqi constitutional referendum and the compromises reached October 12. 2. (C) Bin Alawi hailed the compromis [...]	2005-10-13 10:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IZ MU

05MUSCAT1540	OMAN SPEAKS OUT ON IRAQ REFERENDUM [...] (SBU) As requested in several demarches, the Omani government gave strong public encouragement for the Iraqi constitutional referendum process in the days leading up to the October 15 balloting. Editorials have hailed the referendum as a historic opportunity to secure future Iraqi stability, [...]	2005-10-15 13:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OPRC IZ MU
05MUSCAT1541	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/15/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 15 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend, and to discuss security preparations for the upcoming 230th U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Noting no substantive changes in the [...]	2005-10-15 13:44:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC KMSG AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1547	EXBS STRATEGY FOR OMAN [...] (SBU) EXBS Advisor recently met with Omani officials, Embassy staff and representatives of the Department of Energy's MEGAPORTS Initiative to discuss the current state of Export Controls and Related Border Security in Oman. Oman, a recent addition to both the Container Security Initiative (CS [...]	2005-10-16 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP JO MU
05MUSCAT1549	MEDIA REACTION: REFERENDUM IN IRAQ [...] "Oman," the government-owned Arabic daily, ran an editorial on October 17 entitled "After The Iraqi Constitution": "An unofficial announcement suggests that sixty-six percent of the Iraqi people have approved a constitutional referendum, despite overwhelming opposition from Sunni Arabs. If ( [...]	2005-10-17 10:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP IZ MU
05MUSCAT1564	MAKING WAVES IN OMAN [...] (U) Summary: In a move that surprised many observers, the Ministry of Information has granted television and radio broadcasting licenses to two private Omani companies. While this will effectively end the government's broadcasting monopoly, the licensees anticipate having to work closely wit [...]	2005-10-18 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ECPS EINT PHUM PGOV MU
05MUSCAT1565	OMAN READY TO SIGN MEGAPORTS/CSI DOP [...] Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi informed the Ambassador on October 17 that the Omani government is ready to sign the Department of Homeland Security's Container Security Initiative (CSI) and the Department of Energy's Megaports Initiative combined Declaration of Princ [...]	2005-10-18 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC PARM MNUC PREL KSTC KNNP MU
05MUSCAT1577	OMAN ONLINE: CONSTITUTIONS, COLONIALISM, AND CACOPHONY [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2005-10-19 13:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI KISL MU
05MUSCAT1578	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/19/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 19 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-10-19 13:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1580	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 10/22/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on October 22 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]	2005-10-22 13:22:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT1582	WINDFALL FOR SOME, INFLATION FOR ALL [...] (U) Summary: Increasing oil prices have provided a windfall for the Omani government, even as its production declines. Consumer prices have risen accordingly, however, and some question whether the benefit of higher oil revenues is reaching the general public. End summary. --------------- [...]	2005-10-23 12:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ENRG EPET PGOV SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1588	MEDIA REACTION: MEHLIS REPORT, ARAB LEAGUE, AND SYRIA [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" ran an editorial on October 23 entitled "About The Mehlis Report": "The Mehlis report was well-received in Lebanon, but it would have been better for Mr. Mehlis to provide us with a comprehensive report, supported by substantial evidence and buttre [...]	2005-10-25 04:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1589	OMAN MEDIA PLAY: U.S. SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-10-25 04:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KISL PREL MU
05MUSCAT1597	OMAN'S RESPONSE TO WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL [...] Per reftel request for information on Oman's compliance with new regulations governing wood packaging material, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its response through diplomatic correspondence dated October 24, 2005. 2. Begin informal translation of the operative paragraphs: "The [...]	2005-10-25 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD MU ESTH
05MUSCAT1606	INDIAN OVERSTAYERS OFFERED EASY OUT [...] The Indian Embassy has announced that it has struck a deal with the Omani Ministry of Manpower to facilitate the exit of all Indian nationals currently in Oman on expired employment visas. The move comes as a welcome reprieve to thousands of unemployed Indians incapable of paying overstay fi [...]	2005-10-26 10:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB PHUM SMIG SOCI PREL MU
05MUSCAT1608	OMAN ONLINE: HOT TOPICS FROM AFGHANISTAN, LEBANON, AND [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2005-10-26 12:11:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT161	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/29/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee January 29 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed th [...]	2005-01-30 09:53:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT1634	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ/SYRIA AND ISRAEL/PALESTINE [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" ran an editorial on October 31 entitled "Will The Iraq Scenario Be Repeated?": "Perhaps the fears of Syria's Deputy Foreign Minister are justified regarding a UN Security Council resolution authorizing the use of force against Damascus, particularly in [...]	2005-11-01 04:38:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT164	A DAY AT THE (CAMEL) RACES [...] (SBU/NF) In contrast to the high-stakes commercial camel racing popular elsewhere in the Gulf, camel racing in Oman is a decidedly more humble, traditional event primarily practiced by rural Bedouin tribes. PolOff recently attended a typical race in Oman's dusty Sharqiyah region, observing h [...]	2005-01-31 02:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SCUL PGOV ELAB MU
05MUSCAT1643	OMAN ONLINE: ELECTRIFYING THE SULTANATE [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2005-11-01 13:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT165	ECONOMISTS' FTA FRUSTRATIONS, CONCERN FOR FUTURE [...] (C) Two Omani economics professors recently discussed with Econoff the upcoming free trade agreement (FTA),the state of the Omani economy, and prospects for Omani college graduates. The academics displayed a subtle but unmistakable sense of frustration and isolation in their university settin [...]	2005-01-31 02:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD EINV ELAB EPET EIND SOCI PINR MU
05MUSCAT17	USG CALL FOR DONOR SUPPORT TO TSUNAMI VICTIMS: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-01-04 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR EAID PGOV PREL MU
05MUSCAT1703	MEDIA REACTION: AMMAN BOMBINGS, ARAB LEAGUE EFFORTS, AND [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" featured an editorial on November 11 under the headline "Terrorism Strikes Again" [Note: as reported reftel, the Omani government issued a strong condemnation of the terrorist bombings on November 9. End note.]: "Terrorism has struck again - this tim [...]	2005-11-15 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT1746	OMAN ONLINE: BARBARIANS, BAD SHOWS, BIG BROTHER, AND [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2005-11-22 20:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1871	OMAN ONLINE: SUICIDE, SHEIKAHS, AND STRIKES [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2005-12-15 17:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1874	UNION-RELATED STRIKE SHUTS SALALAH PORT [...] (SBU) Port Salalah, Oman's leading container transshipment facility, was shut down December 11-12 following an impromptu employees walk-out spurred, apparently, by management's decision to fire the popular head of the workers' committee. Though strikes are not unprecedented in Oman, this walk-o [...]	2005-12-17 03:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EWWT PGOV ETRD ECON PREL MU
05MUSCAT1876	OMANI INSIGHTS INTO IRAN AND IRAQ FOR NEA DAS GRAY [...] (C) Calling Iran's political scene and new government a sea of "shifting sands," royal adviser Abdulaziz al-Rawas suggested that U.S. threats have only served to shore up hardliners' support in Iranian society, and that a more positive approach should be adopted. Separately, MFA Under Secreta [...]	2005-12-17 04:32:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER IR IZ MU
05MUSCAT193	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/02/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 2 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that [...]	2005-02-02 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER KMSG KHLS KVPR CASC MU EAC
05MUSCAT1934	GEN ABIZAID'S DECEMBER 26 MEETING WITH SULTAN [...] (C) In a convivial 80-minute exchange on December 26, Sultan Qaboos shared with USCENTCOM CDR Gen Abizaid his thoughts on Iraq, Iran, the war on terror and the state of bilateral relations. Agreeing with Gen Abizaid on many points, the Sultan argued for a less intrusive Arab role in Iraq's tr [...]	2005-12-31 05:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR PTER PGOV XF IR IZ MU
05MUSCAT1939	HOUSE CALL ON GENETIC RESEARCH [...] (SBU) On December 13, the Ambassador received a delegation of four geneticists from Harvard Medical School and their colleague from the Omani Ministry of Health. The group discussed their collaborative research into the genetic mutations that are causing such a high incidence of neurological [...]	2005-12-31 13:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO SCUL SOCI TSPL MU ESTH
05MUSCAT194	OMAN ONLINE: OMANI DETAINEES AND IRAQI ELECTIONS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majara" -- are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor [...]	2005-02-02 13:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT1940	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 12/31/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on December 31 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend and prior to the New Year holiday. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last me [...]	2005-12-31 13:19:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT196	IRAQ ELECTIONS - OMAN KEEPS MUM [...] (C) Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, currently on travel in Asia, has rebuffed admonitions for the Omani government to make a public statement welcoming the January 30 elections in Iraq. Despite headline-grabbing news of arrests in the Sultanate (ref A),press attention to the [...]	2005-02-02 13:11:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM SOCI IZ MU
05MUSCAT2	OMAN FM ON IRAN, IRAQ, GCC AND PALESTINE [...] (C) FM Yusuf bin Alawi shared his views with the Ambassador on Iran's relations with the region, noting his interest in visiting Tehran but ruling out a state visit by the Sultan. He is optimistic that Qatar will take positive action to rein in abuses by the Al Jazeera network, and is likewis [...]	2005-01-01 03:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINS ETRD XF MU
05MUSCAT203	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/05/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 5 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed th [...]	2005-02-06 04:56:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT206	MUSCAT SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: RESPONSE TO PRESIDENTIAL [...] Arabic and English language print media in Oman gave extensive coverage to President Bush's State Of The Union Address, particularly the sections of the speech relating to Iraq and the Middle East Peace Process. Most coverage focused on his warnings to Iran and Syria. Many articles were critic [...]	2005-02-07 05:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP PREL MU
05MUSCAT209	CAMEL RACING, FROM TOP DOWN TO BOTTOM UP [...] (SBU/NF) During a February 3 camel race organized by prominent Omanis and Emiratis, the Ambassador heard directly from the senior royal family member heading Oman's Camel Federation on why abuses of camel jockeys that reportedly take place in the UAE are absent in Oman. The official cited tha [...]	2005-02-08 04:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM SCUL PGOV ELAB MU
05MUSCAT210	COMMERCE U/S ON FTA, TRADE ISSUES (C-NE4-01168) [...] (SBU) In a February 5 introductory call by the Ambassador, new Ministry of Commerce and Industry Under Secretary Ahmed al-Dheeb offered an optimistic outlook on impending U.S.-Omani Free Trade Agreement talks. Noting that labor issues under the FTA will require some work, he likewise laid dow [...]	2005-02-08 04:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD EINV ECON KIPR TBIO PINR MU
05MUSCAT212	CHANCE FOR PEACE AND A GENERAL'S CALLOUS COMMENTS [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on February 7 under the title, "Abu Mazen's Historic Opportunity": "There is a `historic opportunity' to resolve the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas created this opportunity when he succeeded [...]	2005-02-08 09:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT227	OMAN ONLINE: PRAISE FOR HM, CRITICISM FOR THE FESTIVAL [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-02-09 11:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT229	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/09/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee February 9 to reassess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend, as well as to discuss security for upcoming events. The Committee concluded that there has been no change in the local secur [...]	2005-02-09 12:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT231	FOREIGN MINISTRY CHIMES IN ON RECENT ARRESTS [...] (SBU/NF) As a string of security detentions continues to roil the political waters in Oman, the Foreign Ministry sent a note on February 5 to select foreign embassies offering clarification of the government's action. The MFA letter was adamant in denying any violent or terroristic intentions [...]	2005-02-09 13:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PGOV PINS SCUL ASEC KVPR MU
05MUSCAT232	OMAN NOT READY TO COMMIT TO PSI [...] (S) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Embassy by note verbale February 9 that while Oman seeks to comply with international laws, agreements and norms, "the government of the Sultanate welcomes the idea of the Proliferation Security Initiative without joining it or being committed t [...]	2005-02-09 13:32:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PARM PREL KNNP EWWT MU
05MUSCAT233	OMAN: WTO NON-AGRICULTURAL MARKET ACCESS NEGOTIATING FRAMEWORK OUTREACH ON SECTORAL INITIATIVES [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-09 13:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	MU NOTAG
05MUSCAT241	COUNTER-TERRORISM ACTION GROUP (CTAG) MEETING [...] (U) SUMMARY: The Muscat Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG) met on February 2 to outline, in preparation for the April 29 CTAG meeting in London, key Omani counter-terrorism(CT) needs, and to share details of completed and planned CT assistance from G8 states. The CTAG agreed on a list of [...]	2005-02-13 12:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER ASEC PREL MU
05MUSCAT242	EB SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE MERMOUD TALKS BUSINESS [...] (SBU) Summary: During recent meetings with senior State Department official Frank Mermoud, Omani government officials and members of the local and American business communities provided valuable insights into the upcoming free trade agreement (FTA) talks and the issues facing American companie [...]	2005-02-13 13:11:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ETRD KTDB EINV CVIS ELAB MU
05MUSCAT243	OMAN OFFICIAL ON PRIVATIZATION, FTA HOPES [...] (SBU) In a meeting on February 1, National Economy Under Secretary Abdul Malik al-Hinai outlined the Omani SIPDIS government's privatization strategy for a visiting USG official in the power, water, telecommunications and transport sectors. He predicted the sale of 30 percent of state-owne [...]	2005-02-13 13:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON KPRV EIND ETRD ECPS KTEX PREL MU
05MUSCAT244	IRI FINALLY BREAKS DOWN THE DOOR TO OMANI [...] (SBU) The International Republican Institute finally succeeded this month in carrying out a training program for elected Omani parliamentarians that the Majlis' President had vowed for five years would never be permitted. Twelve deputies and a senior staffer participated in a 3-day workshop o [...]	2005-02-13 13:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KMPI PREL EAID MU
05MUSCAT25	OMAN DELIVERS TSUNAMI AID TO SRI LANKA [...] As reported in reftel B, the government of Oman has offered to facilitate the delivery of private contributions to tsunami victims in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. On January 4, the first Omani flights carrying relief supplies left the Sultanate for Colombo. The flights, with more to follow in t [...]	2005-01-05 09:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	AEMR EAID PGOV PREL CE MU
05MUSCAT252	SCENESETTER: YOUR VISIT TO OMAN [...] (U) Greetings and welcome from Team Muscat. We are confident you will gain a great deal from your participation in the upcoming MEAS IV Conference, and are proud that the Sultanate of Oman is hosting this year's event with excellent assistance and cooperation from CENTAF. In addition to the [...]	2005-02-14 08:00:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL PGOV OTRA MU
05MUSCAT257	OMAN GOES PUBLIC WITH FTA PLANS [...] This is an action request for USTR. Please see para 5. --------------------------------------------- ---- Commerce Minister Publicly Touts FTA Negotiations --------------------------------------------- ---- 2. On February 13, in an annual address to celebrate the achievements of Oman i [...]	2005-02-16 03:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON KPRV EIND ETRD PREL OPRC KPAO MU
05MUSCAT258	OMAN CONDEMNS HARIRI ASSASSINATION [...] (SBU) The Foreign Ministry quickly issued a statement on February 14 that condemned the murder of former Lebanese PM Rafiq Hariri, mourned his loss and expressed confidence that the crime would not undermine Lebanon's stability. MFA contacts were loath to point fingers of blame, but expressed [...]	2005-02-16 03:36:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL LE MU
05MUSCAT26	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/05/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 5 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]	2005-01-05 09:42:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT27	PDO SIGNS DEAL, BUT CAN IT DELIVER? [...] (C) Summary: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed a 40-year extension to its concession agreement with the Omani government on December 19. The agreement was touted in the local press as symbolic of Oman's commitment to PDO as well as indicative of the Sultanate's capability to continue oil [...]	2005-01-05 09:46:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PGOV MU ESTH
05MUSCAT271	OPPORTUNITY FOR ISRAEL AND PALESTINE, THE SECRETARY'S [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on February 12 entitled, "The Necessity of Ending Confrontation": "Israel and Palestine have agreed -- yet again -- to end violent confrontations between their respective citizens. Similar commitments to peace have been swept a [...]	2005-02-16 07:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT272	OMAN - CARTAGENA PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION STATUS UPDATE [...] During a January meeting with the U.S. Agricultural Trade Officer, Oman's Director General (DG) of Specifications and Measurements at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry reconfirmed that Oman remains in the process of developing bio-safety standards to comply with its Cartagena Protocol obligat [...]	2005-02-16 07:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV ETRD EAGR EAID TBIO MU ESTH
05MUSCAT279	PSI: TECHNICAL-LEVEL COOPERATION ON TRACK [...] (S) A senior MFA official reiterated Oman's cooperation across the range of proliferation and border security activities, including a PSI-related air interdiction exercise later this month. He voiced the MFA's firm support for PSI, and his confidence that Oman's military and police were simil [...]	2005-02-16 12:30:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PARM PREL KNNP EWWT MASS MU
05MUSCAT28	OMAN ONLINE: CHATROOM CREDIBILITY, CLASS CHOICES [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2005-01-05 10:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT280	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/16/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee February 16 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the E [...]	2005-02-16 13:36:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER KHLS KVPR CASC MU EAC
05MUSCAT281	OMAN ONLINE: CALL TO BOYCOTT US GOODS AND ANOTHER [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-02-16 13:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI ETRD MU
05MUSCAT293	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/20/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee February 20 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EA [...]	2005-02-21 11:52:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT294	IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM, LEBANON, AND IRAQI STREET NAMES [...] On February 20, the privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" carried an editorial entitled, "Distribution of Roles": "In recent statements, the American administration denied the accusation that they are going to use military force against Iran in an effort to stop what they term `military nuc [...]	2005-02-21 12:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT297	RESPONSE TO SECURITY ENVIRONMENT PROFILE [...] (SBU) DEMONSTRATIONS: A. (SBU) Yes, there are ethnic and religious communities in Oman that are capable of carrying out significant anti-American demonstrations. However, as noted below, the Omani government exercises significant control over all polities in the country. B. (SBU) N [...]	2005-02-22 02:46:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	ASEC PTER MU EAC
05MUSCAT298	BECHTEL SNAGS BILLION DOLLAR PROJECT IN OMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Bechtel's Regional Manager has informed the Ambassador that Bechtel won the construction contract for a large aluminum smelter in the city of Sohar. This $1.3 billion project, scheduled to be completed by 2008, will eventually employ around 2000 people and marks another milesto [...]	2005-02-22 02:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP EINV EIND EMIN ELAB MU
05MUSCAT306	TELECOMS MOVEMENT IN OMAN [...] In the ref B digital video conference between USTR and Omani government telecommunications officials, Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (TRA) pledged that the award of an operating license to a competing mobile phone operator was "imminent." On February 19, Sultan Qaboos promulgated [...]	2005-02-23 03:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECPS KPRV ETRD MU
05MUSCAT313	2005 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: OMAN [...] (SBU) The following responses are keyed to relevant sections of reftel paras 18-21. ----------------- PARA 18: OVERVIEW ----------------- A. Oman is not a country of origin, transit, or destination for internationally trafficked men, women or children. ------------------- PARA 19: [...]	2005-02-23 11:13:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MU
05MUSCAT314	RESPONSE TO ANNUAL CRIME EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE [...] (SBU) The following responses, which reflect Emergency Action Committee consensus, are keyed to paragraph 6 of the Annual Crime Evaluation Questionnaire (reftel): --------------------------------------------- I. Crime Mobility (Into Emboff Neighborhoods) ---------------------------------- [...]	2005-02-23 11:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ASEC MU EAC
05MUSCAT317	PALESTINIAN AMBASSADOR PRAISES PRESIDENT'S REMARKS [...] No summary [...]	2005-02-25 19:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OPRC KWBG KPAL IS MU
05MUSCAT321	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/23/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee February 23 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-02-26 11:50:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT322	OMAN SEEKS SUPPORT FOR JUDGE CANDIDATE TO LAW OF [...] This is an action request for OES/OA - please see para 3. 2. The Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a circular to resident diplomatic missions on February 16 requesting support for its candidate to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS). The salient portions of the [...]	2005-02-26 13:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHSA TPHY PREL PINR MU
05MUSCAT323	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/26/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee February 26 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-02-27 02:52:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT328	OMAN ONLINE: NO INTERMINGLING OF GIRLS AND BOYS; [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-02-27 11:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT33	OMAN MFA ON CWC HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT DRAFT [...] (U) This is an action request for AC/CB. See para 8. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C/NF) Oman responded to the U.S. draft CWC Host Country Agreement (HCA) with a number of proposed amendments. The Foreign Ministry asks that the HCA be converted to letter format, that it delete the term [...]	2005-01-05 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PARM MARR MASS MOPS MU
05MUSCAT330	PSI: FM CLARIFIES OMAN'S VIEWS [...] (S) In a February 27 telcon on various subjects, the Ambassador sought clarification from Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi on the Omani government's attitude toward the Proliferation Security Initiative following its communication of February 9 (reftels). 2. (S) The [...]	2005-02-27 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PARM PREL KNNP EWWT MASS MU
05MUSCAT331	SECRETARY'S ORAL MESSAGE TO THE ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) The Secretary's oral message was delivered to the Foreign Ministry February 27, encouraging Oman's participation in the March 1 gathering in London, its support for the Palestinian Authority, and the reopening of trade offices in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Minister Responsibl [...]	2005-02-27 12:40:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID KPAL KWBG ECON EFIN PREL MU XF
05MUSCAT34	IAEA COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS STATUS [...] (SBU) Following the Ambassador's December 27 discussion with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi to encourage Oman's bringing into force its IAEA safeguards agreement and approving the Additional Protocol (ref A),A/DCM also raised the matter in a January 5 meeting on othe [...]	2005-01-05 14:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP PARM TRGY PREL AORC OPDC XF MU ESTH
05MUSCAT35	STATUS OF COUNTERTERRORISM CONVENTIONS [...] (C) Following the Ambassador's December 27 conversation with the Foreign Minister (ref A),A/DCM reiterated the importance of Oman's ratifying the final two of twelve international counterterrorism conventions (ref B) in a January 5 meeting with MFA International Organizations Department Chief [...]	2005-01-05 15:14:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PTER PREL ASEC MU
05MUSCAT355	FIRST ANNIVERSARY FOR AMERICAN CORNERS IN OMAN [...] NEA's first American Corner, hosted by Muscat's Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS),recently celebrated its first anniversary. The Ambassador addressed students and faculty of MCBS on the role of the Corner in providing accurate and authoritative information about the United States [...]	2005-03-02 08:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP SCUL MU
05MUSCAT361	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/02/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 2 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Emb [...]	2005-03-02 09:34:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT364	OMAN PRESSURES SARG ON LEBANON WITHDRAWAL [...] (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi convoked the Ambassador on February 28, just prior to departing for the March 1 London Conference on Palestine, to recount the steps he had taken to encourage Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon. He said that Egypt had sought his help to [...]	2005-03-02 09:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SY LE EG MU
05MUSCAT365	INVITING WOMEN LEADERS TO FORUM ON POLITICAL [...] (SBU) The Sultan's Foreign Policy Advisor Dr. Omar al-Zawawi and Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi both assured the Ambassador of the delivery and acceptance of the invitations to Higher Education Minister Dr. Rawya al-Busaidi and oil company executive Ms. Asillah al-Har [...]	2005-03-02 09:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KWMN PHUM PGOV KMPI PINR MU
05MUSCAT367	OMAN: FTA INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS [...] (SBU) Embassy Muscat is pleased to provide additional information regarding environmental matters in Oman to assist USG negotiators for the upcoming free trade agreement talks. The following responses are keyed to questions (a - t) in paragraph 5 of reftel. a. The Law on Conservation of The [...]	2005-03-02 10:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECON SENV MU ESTH
05MUSCAT368	OMAN ONLINE: U.S. BEHIND ARRESTS; HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-03-02 12:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT369	OMANI INFLUENCES GNASSINGBE ON TOGO DEMOCRACY [...] (C) Salim bin Nasser al-Ismaili (protect),appointed by the Sultan in 1996 to head the Omani Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development (OCIPED),revealed to the Ambassador in a March 1 meeting his personal intercession with self-proclaimed Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbe to end h [...]	2005-03-03 13:34:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM PINR TO MU
05MUSCAT375	CELEBRATING CREATIVITY AT MUSCAT FESTIVAL [...] Embassy Muscat recently co-sponsored a month-long "Children's Art Workshop" at the Muscat Festival, attracting over 4,200 children and adults whose enthusiasm for this unique program augurs well for it becoming a permanent feature of the annual festival. Forging new ties with Muscat Municipa [...]	2005-03-05 09:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KDEM PREL SOCI SCUL MU
05MUSCAT377	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/05/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee March 5 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy [...]	2005-03-05 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT398	AMERICAN HUMAN RIGHTS, AN ARAB SUMMIT AND THE ISRAELI- [...] On March 5, the Privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" carried an editorial by Atif Abul Jawad, an Egyptian journalist entitled "The Sad Joke": "The 2004 Human Rights Report published by the U.S. Department of State is an expos on the status of human rights world wide. However, one of the u [...]	2005-03-08 05:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT40	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/08/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 8 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]	2005-01-08 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT400	RECONSTRUCTION DISBURSEMENTS TO IRAQ [...] (SBU) On March 6, the Ambassador called on Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr bin Hamed al-Busaidi to deliver reftel demarche seeking a status report on Oman's pledge to Iraq's reconstruction. Sayyid Badr recalled that Oman had initially pledged USD 3 million at the 2003 Madrid Conf [...]	2005-03-08 06:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID ECON EFIN IZ MU
05MUSCAT402	FEMALE CIRCUMCISION IN OMAN [...] According to a survey conducted by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization in conjunction with the Ministry of Health (MOH),almost 80 percent of young Omani males and females believe that female circumcision (aka female genital mutilation, or FGM) is "nec [...]	2005-03-08 06:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN SOCI PHUM MU
05MUSCAT406	WMD AWARENESS COURSE FEEDBACK [...] The Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program sponsored a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Awareness workshop held in Muscat from February 26 to March Â [...]	2005-03-08 06:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KSTC ETTC PARM PREL MU
05MUSCAT413	CHILD MARRIAGE: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2005-03-09 10:17:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KWMN ECON ELAB PHUM PGOV SCUL SOCI MU
05MUSCAT427	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/09/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 9 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]	2005-03-09 12:51:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT428	OMAN ONLINE: THE HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT AND THE FTA [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-03-10 10:11:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT442	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/12/05 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 12 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]	2005-03-14 12:39:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT444	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: FULL OF PRAISE FOR FTA [...] On March 12, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled "Welcoming the FTA Negotiations": "Concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Sultanate of Oman and the United States will eventually reduce the competitive pressure on Omani merchants to [...]	2005-03-14 12:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT450	MEDIA REACTION: AMERICAN POLICY YESTERDAY AND TODAY, [...] On March 13, the privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" carried an editorial by Sa'ud al-Ansi, former Chief of the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs Information Department, entitled "America, The Past And The Present" that reads as follows: "U.S. policy toward the Arab World is really a numb [...]	2005-03-15 10:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT456	MESSAGE TO THE ARAB LEAGUE [...] (C) With the minister out of the country, the Ambassador spoke on March 15 with Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr bin Hamed al-Busaidi to convey the USG concerns per ref A. Regarding Syria/Lebanon, Sayyid Badr reiterated Oman's support of the USG position, as expressed by Minister [...]	2005-03-15 12:00:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SY LE IS IZ MU
05MUSCAT466	OMAN ONLINE: FEMALE PRAYER LEADER, ACTIVE EMBASSY GRIST [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-03-16 12:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT467	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/16/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 16 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Em [...]	2005-03-16 12:26:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT470	NEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR: KEIJI OMORI [...] (C) Japan's newly arrived ambassador-designate to Oman, Keiji Omori, paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador on March 14. Omori's background is in military intelligence. Most recently serving as Director General of the Defense Facilities Administration Agency of the Japanese Defense Agency, [...]	2005-03-18 02:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL JA MU

05MUSCAT471	MUSCAT BOOK FAIR: SALES DOWN, LESSONS LEARNED [...] Summary: Embassy Muscat exhibited 85 American titles at the Muscat International Book Fair. We sold a total of 120 Arabic-language books, down from previous years. We plan to substantially increase the number of English titles we offer next year. End summary. --------------------------- [...]	2005-03-19 02:13:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SCUL OIIP TSPL MU
05MUSCAT476	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/19/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee March 19 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embass [...]	2005-03-20 11:01:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT479	OMAN CONDEMNS QATAR TERROR ATTACK [...] (U) The March 19 VBIED attack on a theater in Doha provoked swift condemnation by the Omani government. A Foreign Ministry statement (most likely penned by Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi) released on March 20 SIPDIS pledged the Sultanate's support for Qatar's security and its prote [...]	2005-03-22 12:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PREL OPRC XF MU
05MUSCAT480	OMAN "SHELL"-SHOCKED BY GAS SHORTFALL, TURNS TO [...] (C) Summary: Recent conversations with senior technical advisors at the Ministry of Oil and Gas have revealed strong evidence that Oman's natural gas reserves are significantly smaller than previously reported. Oman is signing agreements to import large quantities of gas from Iran in order to [...]	2005-03-22 12:38:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET EIND MU IR
05MUSCAT489	OMAN ONLINE: DOHA BOMBING AND VERDICT IN ATTEMPTED [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-03-23 10:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT490	MEDIA REACTION: SHARON AND PALESTINIAN COMMITMENTS, [...] On March 19, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled, "Sharon's Dilemma is Growing": "The Palestinian commitment to stop attacks against Israel -- provided Israel stops its hostile actions against the Palestinians -- has put real pressure on Sh [...]	2005-03-23 12:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT492	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/22/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee March 22 to review the Embassy's security posture following the terrorist bombing in Qatar. Members noted no significant changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed [...]	2005-03-23 13:38:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT495	SPECIAL OMAN ONLINE: A/USTR NOVELLI DEMYSTIFIES FTA [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-03-26 07:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT506	SALALAH: PORT EXPANDS, FREE ZONE PENDING [...] (U) This cable contains business proprietary information - please protect. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) In a call on the Ambassador, former Salalah Port Services Co. CEO Jack Helton and his successor Tiemen Meester (please protect both) privately questioned the government's commitm [...]	2005-03-27 11:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EWWT ETRD ELAB EINV MU
05MUSCAT522	MEDIA REACTION: ARAB SUMMIT, ISRAELI MACHINATIONS, AND [...] On March 25, the privately-owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" carried an editorial entitled "The Positive Algerian Summit": "Despite the absence of public enthusiasm for the Arab summit, its outcome was positive. The summit made any peace initiative contingent upon Israel's withdrawal from Arab t [...]	2005-03-30 03:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT532	OMAN ONLINE: DEFENDING ARRESTEES, TRUSTING THE [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "Al-Sablah" and "Al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-03-30 10:07:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT533	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/30/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) March 30 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC [...]	2005-03-30 12:21:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT536	EDUCATION FAIR PROMOTES STUDY IN U.S. [...] Summary: Embassy Muscat and U.S. Educational Group organized an educational fair to correct misperceptions about pursuing higher education in the United States and to inform Omani students of the high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that U.S. universities provide. Fourteen U.S. u [...]	2005-04-02 05:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL KPAO PREL MU
05MUSCAT541	OMANIZATION: JOB CREATION, NOT REPLACEMENT [...] (SBU) During labor consultations with Deputy Under Secretary for Labor Arnold Levine, the Ministry of Manpower SIPDIS (MOM) reaffirmed its position that Omanization will not come at the expense of performance and productivity. In clarifying the practical aspects of Omanization, MOM officia [...]	2005-04-03 04:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ELAB PREL MU
05MUSCAT545	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/02/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 2 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the E [...]	2005-04-03 12:00:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT547	GEN ABIZAID'S 3/29 MEETING WITH SULTAN QABOOS [...] (C) In a March 29 visit by USCENTCOM CDR Gen Abizaid, Sultan Qaboos credited Saudi Arabia for tactical successes against terrorism but worried whether the Al Saud yet have a longer term strategy. He sees Iraq still at a crossroads, expressing concern over the country's territorial integrity, [...]	2005-04-04 08:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PINS PINR PGOV KDEM ETRD MARR XF IR IZ MU
05MUSCAT552	SULTAN'S SECURITY CHIEF ON ARRESTS OF IBADHI [...] (C) The Minister of the Royal Office and one of the most powerful men in the country, General Ali bin Majid al-Ma'amari told the Ambassador that forty people have been arrested for conspiring to overthrow the government in order to resurrect an Ibadhi religious state in the interior. The Mini [...]	2005-04-04 13:20:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS PGOV SOCI KISL PHUM KJUS PINR MU
05MUSCAT56	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: TSUNAMI, PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 6 entitled "Media Compassion And The Tsunami Crisis": "We should note the outstanding coverage that the Western media gave to the tsunami crisis. It was more than just a headline. They offered 24-hour coverage of the [...]	2005-01-10 11:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT560	MEDIA REACTION: AMERICAN ATTEMPTS TO DIVIDE ARABS, LOSS [...] On April 2, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled "The Third Sorrow": "We have healed from our first wound which was Iraq, we are still smarting from the situation in Darfur, but now it seems a third wound is being inflicted on us Arabs as a collective. This [...]	2005-04-06 06:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT561	AMERICAN CORNERS CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH [...] Embassy Muscat facilitated videoconferences (DVCs) on African-American literature at two American Corners to commemorate Black History Month. Dr. Dan T. Carter, a professor at the University of South Carolina, spoke on the "U.S. Civil Rights Movement," and poet and novelist Natasha Tretheway [...]	2005-04-06 07:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KIRC OIIP SCUL MU
05MUSCAT562	DVC - ELECTIONS KEY TO POSITIVE CHANGE IN IRAQ [...] Embassy Muscat held a digital videoconference with Dr. Phebe Marr, Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace, on the impact of the Iraqi elections on the future of Iraq. Dr. Marr acknowledgopined that the elections were flawed and that sectarian issues played a prominent role in [...]	2005-04-06 08:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KIRC OIIP SCUL IZ MU
05MUSCAT565	CENTCOM MASTER PLAN FOR DEFENSE POSTURE [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-06 09:58:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	MARR PREL MU
05MUSCAT567	OMAN ONLINE: SEEKING JOBS AND DEFENDING ARRESTEES [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-04-06 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC OIIP SOCI MU
05MUSCAT568	BUILDING KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS IN AMERICA AND [...] The Omani participants in the 2004 MEPI-funded "Business Internship Program (BIP) for Young Middle Eastern Women" were guests of honor at a recent dinner celebrating International Women's Day. Three of the four BIP participants shared the highlights of the program with the other guests, inclu [...]	2005-04-06 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KDEM KWMN MU
05MUSCAT569	OMAN SEEKS TO NEGOTIATE CSI FOR PORTS SALALAH, [...] (C) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Embassy by note verbale April 2 of the Sultanate's formal request to initiate negotiations on designating the ports of Salalah, Sultan Qaboos (Muscat),and Sohar as participants in the Container Security Initiative (CSI) program by the end of 2 [...]	2005-04-06 15:07:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC KSTC PARM PREL ETRD MU
05MUSCAT573	GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM ASSESSMENT: OMAN [...] (C) Oman is a successful example of cooperation in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Military cooperation is perhaps the brightest area of achievement owing to Oman's benefit from the Foreign Military Finance (FMF) program, which is beginning to fill gaping holes in its maritime and border [...]	2005-04-06 15:56:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER MU
05MUSCAT576	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/06/2005 [...] (S/NF) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 6 to discuss recent intelligence reporting related to the May 2004 arrest of al-Qaida-linked Omani nationals (ref A),as well as to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local [...]	2005-04-07 04:04:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT581	QABOOS PUBLICLY HAILS NEW IRAQI PRESIDENT [...] (U) Sultan Qaboos sent a congratulatory cable of greetings on April 8 to Jalal Talabani on the occasion of his election as president of Iraq, "wishing him good health and success in fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Iraq for stability, progress and prosperity," according to the Oman [...]	2005-04-09 14:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL EAID IZ MU
05MUSCAT582	BIO: SAYYID BADR AL-BUSAIDI, MFA UNDER SECRETARY [...] (U) Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Humud al-Busaidi Under Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (since 2000) Rank: Ambassador ------------- Personal Data ------------- 2. (U) Born: May 30, 1960; Muscat, Oman. Married, two daughters. Education: Master of Letters (MLitt) (Political Philosoph [...]	2005-04-09 14:55:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR PREL MU
05MUSCAT584	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/09/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 9 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agree [...]	2005-04-10 02:54:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT59	ADDITIONAL TSUNAMI AID [...] As reported in ref B, the government of Oman has offered to facilitate the delivery of private contributions to tsunami victims in the Indian Ocean region. Since an initial SIPDIS shipment of 41 tons of aid, the government of Oman has committed to shipping over 300 tons of relief supplies. [...]	2005-01-11 08:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID PGOV PREL AEMR CE ID MU
05MUSCAT591	OMAN SURVEY BY TIP ACTIVIST COMES UP EMPTY [...] (SBU) Regional human rights and anti-trafficking activist Ansar Burney made a short-notice visit to Oman April 8-9 in a quest to locate suspected trafficked Pakistani child camel jockeys he believes are missing from camps in the UAE. In his first visit with Embassy personnel, Burney accompanie [...]	2005-04-11 03:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ELAB ETRD KOCI SOCI PREL MU
05MUSCAT597	MEDIA REACTION: SETTLEMENT EXPANSION IN PALESTINE, HATE [...] On April 7, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled, "Sharon's Projects to Where?" "Despite the Palestinian leadership's insistence that Sharon withdraw from the Gaza strip, it appears that he will once again ignore their requests and go against his previously c [...]	2005-04-12 02:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT599	GEN ABIZAID'S MEETINGS WITH OMANI FOREIGN, DEFENSE [...] (C) Senior Omani foreign affairs and defense officials shared views with CENTCOM CDR Gen Abizaid on the brewing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with the Omanis consistently advocating direct dialogue as a means to ease pressures and forestall an Iranian nuclear program. The Omanis shared [...]	2005-04-12 02:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MOPS MARR PTER SMIG MNUC XF XD MU
05MUSCAT6	SCENESETTER FOR SECRETARY'S TRANSIT OF OMAN [...] (C) Team Muscat was delighted to learn of your transit of Oman en route to the tsunami-stricken Asia region. In the event your brief refueling stop in Muscat offers the opportunity for an airport meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi, we offer the following ba [...]	2005-01-02 10:35:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	OVIP PREL MU
05MUSCAT607	OMAN SETS MINIMUM CAMEL RACING AGE AT 14 [...] (U) In an unexpected turn of events April 11, the Chairman of the Oman Equestrian and Camel Association issued a decision mandating a minimum age of 14 years for camel racing jockeys. His Highness Sayyid Asaad bin Tariq al-Said, head of Oman's camel racing association and first cousin of Sulta [...]	2005-04-12 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ETRD ELAB PREL KOCI SCUL MU
05MUSCAT615	OMAN FM SPEAKS OUT ON IRAQ, PALESTINE, REFORM [...] (C) Despite not having made a public statement of support following the January 30 parliamentary elections in Iraq, Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi praised democratic developments in Iraq in an April 12 press interview in Qatar. Speaking on the margins of the U.S.-Islamic World Forum, t [...]	2005-04-13 10:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OPDC KISL KPAL IZ XF MU
05MUSCAT616	UNICEF ASSISTS UAE ON CAMEL RACING ISSUE [...] (SBU) The United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF) regional office in Muscat has recently been working with the United Arab Emirates in developing comprehensive new legislation that will cover the monitoring and implementation of the announced ban on the use of child camel jockeys [...]	2005-04-13 10:07:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SOCI PREL ELAB MU
05MUSCAT618	OMAN ONLINE: TOURISM IN OMAN AND SECRECY IN TRIAL OF [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-04-13 13:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAO SCUL SOCI MU
05MUSCAT619	OMAN: FOLLOW UP ON LIGHTER BAN DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-13 13:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAIR PTER MU
05MUSCAT620	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/13/2005 [...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 13 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy' [...]	2005-04-15 04:26:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT631	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/16/2005 [...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 16 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy [...]	2005-04-17 04:57:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT642	BIOGRAPHY: HUNAINA BINT SULTAN BIN AHMED [...] (U) Hunaina bint Sultan bin Ahmed al-Mughairy, OCIPED Representative in New York Born: October 13, 1948, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ------------------------ Current Responsibilities ------------------------ 2. (SBU) While she considers herself "retired" per a recent visa application, Hunai [...]	2005-04-18 13:51:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PREL PGOV MU
05MUSCAT643	MEDIA REACTION: THE NEW IRAQI GOVERNMENT, A NEW ROAD [...] On April 15, government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled, "The Iraqi Government's Huge Task": "The soon to be announced Iraqi government has a huge mission before it. It must bring security and stability to Iraq, as well as revive the Iraqi soul and strengthen the sens [...]	2005-04-19 02:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP IZ XF MU
05MUSCAT669	LABOR CONCERNS LOOM LARGE FOR PRIVATE SECTOR [...] (SBU) In a regional visit to Salalah April 15-17, PolOff met with officials at Salalah Port Services (SPS) and Dhofar Power Company (DPC) to discuss issues related to the labor chapter of the expected U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement, as well as customs, training, and recruitment and retention c [...]	2005-04-24 12:29:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ELAB EWWT KMPI EINV PREL ECON MU
05MUSCAT67	OMAN ONLINE: KUWAITI PARLIAMENT VS. OMANI MAJLIS AL- [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat room "Sablat al-Arab" -- or simply "Al-Sablah" -- is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totall [...]	2005-01-13 07:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PGOV SOCI MU
05MUSCAT670	EXBS: PORT SALALAH RIPE TARGET FOR PROGRAMMING [...] (C) With over 30,000 containers on site at any given time and scant screening capabilities, Port Salalah could conceivably be a vulnerable spot in weapons of mass destruction (WMD) import/export or transshipment. Including the port in the Container Security Initiative and expanding our EXBS p [...]	2005-04-24 12:36:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EWWT PARM ETRD PREL PTER ASEC MU
05MUSCAT672	URGENT: PSI: U.S. ASSISTANCE IN STOPPING GERMAN [...] (S) German Ambassador Hartmut Blankenstein confirmed to us mid-day on April 24 that he had not yet approached the Omani government with a demarche to interdict the crane shipment for Iran (ref A). As reported ref B, the instructions from Berlin were transmitted after close of business on April [...]	2005-04-24 14:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	ETTC PARM PREL IR MU
05MUSCAT674	OMAN: TELECOMS UPDATE [...] (U) Summary: A series of local press reports in mid- April outlined three noteworthy developments in Oman's telecommunications sector. The launching of the Falcon submarine cable project will transform Oman into a regional hub for broadband and advanced telecom services. The project will co [...]	2005-04-25 05:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECPS ETRD MU
05MUSCAT675	AFRICAN-AMERICAN INGENUITY IMPRESSES OMANIS [...] Embassy Muscat brought a New York-based historical exhibition entitled "Black Inventions: Made in the USA," to Oman for its international debut, first in Salalah and then in Muscat. The collection of original artifacts and replicas of items invented by African-Americans reminded audiences of [...]	2005-04-25 05:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SCUL MU
05MUSCAT676	OMAN ONLINE: ARRESTEE TRIAL AND AL-HURRAH INTERVIEW WITH [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-04-25 06:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC OIIP SOCI SCUL MU
05MUSCAT679	U.S.-CHINA SECURITY DIALOGUE: MEETING WITH DEPUTY CHIEF OF THE GENERAL STAFF LTGEN MA XIAOTIAN, JUNE 5, 2008 [...] No summary [...]	2005-04-25 10:35:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	ETTC PARM PREL IR MU
05MUSCAT68	2005 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT FOR OMAN [...] Following is the text of the 2005 Investment Climate Statement for the Sultanate of Oman. 2. ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Oman's economy is based primarily on petroleum, which accounted for about 66.9 percent of government revenue by October of FY 2004. Oman's proven recoverable oil reserves are e [...]	2005-01-13 10:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV ECON KTDB MU
05MUSCAT682	WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION PLEADS FOR MEPI PROGRAMS [...] (SBU) The provincial head of an Omani Women's Association chapter in Salalah is hungry for greater MEPI engagement that might better train the women of that region for jobs in a modern, diverse environment. Highlighting the cultural differences between Dhofari women and those in Muscat, she i [...]	2005-04-25 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI KMPI KWMN SCUL PGOV ELAB MU MEPI
05MUSCAT683	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/24/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 24 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed th [...]	2005-04-26 02:45:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT684	UNPRECEDENTED TRANSPARENCY IN NATIONAL SECURITY [...] (C) Recent arrests of 30-40 Omanis charged with seeking to overthrow the Sultan and impose Ibadhi religious rule under an Imam have been the focus of public and press attention in Oman since January. But the trial itself, underway since April 18, has surprised the public by its unprecedented [...]	2005-04-26 02:45:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINS KJUS PHUM PGOV MU
05MUSCAT687	PSI: GERMAN CRANE SHIPMENT - NO ACTION EXPECTED IN [...] (S) Begin Summary: The German Ambassador as of COB April 26 has received no instruction from Berlin to take any action with the Omani government to halt a questionable crane shipment to Iran, necessitating the postponing of our scheduled meeting with the Foreign Minister. He indicated that Berlin m [...]	2005-04-26 11:57:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	ETTC PARM PREL IR GM MU NO
05MUSCAT690	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI DUPLICITY AND AMERICAN DEMAND [...] On April 21, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled, "A Strange Position": "The duplicity of the American position toward Israel hurts the prospects of peace in the region. While it is true that America has called for Israel to stop building new settlements, i [...]	2005-04-27 04:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT696	UPDATE: PSI - GERMAN CRANE SHIPMENT [...] (S) As forecast in ref A, the German Ambassador in Muscat received no instructions from Berlin overnight nor any during the working day on April 27 regarding the German crane shipment bound for Iran (ref C). The German Embassy duty officer informed Pol Chief that they will monitor communicati [...]	2005-04-27 13:16:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	ETTC PARM PREL IR MU
05MUSCAT697	SPECIAL OMAN ONLINE: A/S HARTY RESPONDS TO AL-SABLAH [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-04-27 13:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OEXC OIIP SOCI PREL MU
05MUSCAT698	OMAN ONLINE: DEBATING THE TRIAL [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-04-27 13:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT699	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/27/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 27 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that t [...]	2005-04-30 02:46:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT70	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/12/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 12 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EA [...]	2005-01-13 16:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT711	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/30/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) April 30 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-05-02 02:47:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT715	OMANI IPR ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS: LURCHING FORWARD [...] (U) Summary: The Omani government stepped up its IPR enforcement efforts in April with the confiscation of tens of thousands of pirated DVDs and CDs in one of Muscat's commercial districts. This crackdown comes as part of an ongoing effort to curb piracy in the Sultanate, according to Ministr [...]	2005-05-02 10:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KIPR PGOV MU
05MUSCAT716	PLOTTERS SENTENCED, SMALL PROTEST HELD [...] (C) The State Security Court handed down sentences ranging from 10-20 years for most of the 31 defendants tried on charges of participating in an illegal organization and plotting to overthrow the government. Although no judicial appeal process is available to the defendants, they can appeal [...]	2005-05-02 11:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV SOCI PHUM KISL PINS ASEC MU
05MUSCAT717	MEDIA REACTION: PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST, SECURING THE [...] On April 26, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled "Peace in the Middle East": "As a powerful country, the United States has a moral and legal responsibility to seek the best possible solutions for regional political problems and pressures. When people are su [...]	2005-05-03 02:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT741	SECOND DEMONSTRATION LEADS TO ARRESTS [...] (SBU) A May 3 protest march that turned into a sit-in at a mosque was allegedly forcibly dispersed by police, reportedly leading to numerous arrests. First-hand accounts cite the number of protesters between 200-500, while other unconfirmed sources claim the numbers were closer to a thousand o [...]	2005-05-04 13:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV SOCI PHUM PINS ASEC MU
05MUSCAT743	OMAN ONLINE: VERDICTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-05-04 15:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI PGOV MU
05MUSCAT744	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/04/2005 [...] (SBU) The Deputy Chief of Mission chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 4 to discuss the local security situation and review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment sinc [...]	2005-05-04 15:39:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT752	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/07/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 7 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-05-09 03:28:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT761	OMAN RATIFIES WOMEN'S RIGHTS CONVENTION [...] (SBU) A royal decree May 7 ratified Oman's joining the UN Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women, although reportedly with some reservations. The step came on the eve of Oman's participation in the May 7-10 NAM Ministerial on the Advancement of Women taking place in Mal [...]	2005-05-11 11:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KWMN MU
05MUSCAT763	"NO OBSTACLES" TO MEPI PARTNERSHIP [...] (U) Alina Romanowski, Director of the Office of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI),visited Oman May 3-4 to meet with top officials in the Ministries of Social Development, Higher Education, Education, and Foreign Affairs regarding MEPI programming. The positive tone of each meeting [...]	2005-05-11 13:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KMPI KPAO SCUL SENV MU MEPI
05MUSCAT764	OMAN ONLINE: SHINAS SHOOTING, EQUALITY, AND ARRESTS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-05-11 13:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT765	ENCOURAGING SUPPORT FOR THE IRAQ TRANSITIONAL [...] (U) This is an action request for IIP, NEA/PPD - see para 6. 2. (SBU) Summary: Omani Foreign Minister Bin Alawi offered in a May 11 meeting with the Ambassador to give an interview in Muscat to the Al Hurra channel to voice public support for the new Iraqi Transitional Government. He expr [...]	2005-05-11 13:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OPRC PREL OIIP IZ MU
05MUSCAT766	OMAN APPOINTS -- NOT ELECTS -- ILO DELEGATION [...] In an unexpected turn of events on May 4, the Minister of Manpower retreated from promised committee-wide elections and instead personally appointed a National Committee to represent Omani labor interests at the International Labor Organization (ILO) Conference in June. Disappointed, workers [...]	2005-05-11 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD KMPI PREL ECON PHUM PGOV MU
05MUSCAT767	MEDIA REACTION: ABU GHRAIB SENTENCES, REGIONAL [...] On May 7, the government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial entitled, "Rewards for the Abu Ghraib Scandals": "The trials of the American military officers involved in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal passed almost unnoticed by the Arabs, as if nothing had ever happened. The paltry p [...]	2005-05-14 02:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT768	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/11/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 11 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-05-14 02:43:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT770	OMAN ONLINE: SHINAS SHOOTING, EQUALITY, AND ARRESTS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-05-14 07:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT771	PROPOSED VISIT OF OMANI FM [...] (U) This is an action request for NEA - please see para 4. 2. (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi convoked the Ambassador on May 11 to express his interest in visiting Washington DC in early July if meetings with appropriate USG interlocutors could be arranged. Citi [...]	2005-05-14 08:07:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP MU
05MUSCAT777	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ALLEGATIONS OF QUKRAN [...] The three major Arabic-language dailies in Oman - the government-owned "Oman" and the privately-owned "Al Watan" and "al-Shabiba" - all carried reports of alleged Quran desecration by U.S. military interrogators at Guantanamo Bay. Front-page coverage of the allegations appeared in the Thursday [...]	2005-05-15 02:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PREL KMDR SOCI OIIP MU
05MUSCAT778	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/14/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) May 14 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]	2005-05-15 02:36:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT792	COUNTRY DEMOCRATIC REFORM STRATEGY FOR OMAN [...] (C) Oman stands ahead of many Arab states on broad issues of democratic reform. Its constitution was promulgated in 1996 and enshrines human rights protections and judicial independence. The lower house of its bicameral parliament (the Majlis al-Shura, or Shura Council) has been an elective [...]	2005-05-16 13:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	KDEM KPAO KMPI AMGT ECON PREL PGOV MU
05MUSCAT795	MEDIA REACTION: DESECRATIONS, OPERATIONS, MACHINATIONS [...] Two pieces on the alleged Quran desecration at Guantanamo Bay appeared on the editorial page of the privately-owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" on May 15. The first, entitled "Quran Desecration and al-Aqsa," was written by Lebanese columnist Zuhair Majid: "It is a season of desecration for all [...]	2005-05-17 05:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT8	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/02/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee January 2 to review the Embassy's security posture following to the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the [...]	2005-01-02 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
05MUSCAT802	OUTREACH FOLLOWING NEWSWEEK'S RETRACTION [...] The Embassy e-mailed copies of the May 16 Washington File to all six major daily newspapers in the Sultanate, and hand- delivered the article entitled "Newsweek Report of Quran's Desecration Called Erroneous (Pentagon says report is wrong, magazine expresses regret)" to the editors of each news [...]	2005-05-17 11:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PREL KMDR SOCI OIIP KISL MU
05MUSCAT815	SOHAR: BOOMTOWN OMAN [...] (C) Summary: The city of Sohar on Oman's Batinah Coast near the UAE border is poised for dramatic growth as billions of investment dollars pour into a massive industrial port project. Representing Oman's most visible diversification effort, Sohar will be transformed over the next five years as [...]	2005-05-18 10:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV EWWT EIND ETRD EMIN MU
05MUSCAT818	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/18/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 18 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-05-18 14:20:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT819	OMAN ONLINE: THE QURAN, THE COLLEGE, AND THE COPS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet chat rooms "al-Sablah" and "al- Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wh [...]	2005-05-21 02:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT831	OMAN ADOPTS IAEA'S CODE OF CONDUCT ON THE SAFETY [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-22 11:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KNNP TRGY ENRG KSTC PARM PREL MU ESTH
05MUSCAT833	OMAN WITHDRAWS CANDIDACY OF JUDGE TO LAW OF SEA [...] No summary [...]	2005-05-22 11:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHSA TPHY PREL MU
05MUSCAT834	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/21/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 21 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-05-22 11:56:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT836	OMAN RATIFIES WOMEN'S RIGHTS CONVENTION [...] (SBU) A royal decree May 7 ratified Oman's joining the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW),but with four reservations on Convention articles deemed potentially contrary to Omani legislation, and a catch-all reservation against anything that mi [...]	2005-05-22 13:44:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KWMN SOCI MU
05MUSCAT84	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/16/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee January 16 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members of the EAC noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC a [...]	2005-01-16 13:11:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT842	MEDIA REACTION: DEMOCRACY, MEDIA MISTAKES, AND IRAQ [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an editorial on May 17 entitled "The Limits of Democracy": "The trend among most societies nowadays is to concentrate on the large-scale spread of democracy. Public participation, freedom of thought and expression, and the preservation of indi [...]	2005-05-24 04:10:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT850	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/25/2005 [...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on May 25 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-05-25 10:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT852	OMAN ONLINE: WISHING FOR REFORM; MOANING ABOUT MINISTER; [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-05-25 13:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT853	FEEDBACK: LEGAL REGULATORY WORKSHOP IN OMAN [...] (SBU) The Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) program sponsored an Export Control Legal-Regulatory Workshop in Muscat May 15-18, 2005. Over 25 officials attended the 4-day event and shared comments on the current state of export controls in Oman. While the course provided an aw [...]	2005-05-25 13:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC PARM KNNP KSTC TSPL MU
05MUSCAT858	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 05/29/2005 [...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) May 29 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that th [...]	2005-05-29 10:51:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT863	CAMEL RACING TRANSFERRED TO MINISTRY OF SPORTS [...] (U) In an unexpected move May 24, authority over Oman's Camel and Equestrian Association (OCEA) was transferred by royal directive to the Ministry of Sports Affairs (MSA). Addressing camel owners at the association's new premises outside of Barka, royal family member Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq al [...]	2005-05-30 05:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM ETRD ELAB PREL KOCI PINR MU

05MUSCAT864	POLIO: OMANI RE-INOCULATIONS, ARAB FUND-RAISING [...] (SBU) The local UNICEF representative offered details of Omani and GCC efforts to confront the potential polio threat emanating from the outbreak in neighboring Yemen. The Ministry of Health is embarking on the revaccination of all children under age five, and is participating in GCC fund-rai [...]	2005-05-30 06:13:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	TBIO AMED EAID PREL XF MU ESTH
05MUSCAT866	MEDIA REACTION: LAURA BUSH, ABU MAZEN, AND FREEDOM [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried an article by Dr. Ali Abdulkarim bin Ali bin Jawad on May 25 entitled "Laura Bush's New Title?": "Laura Bush's speech, in which she called on the people of the Middle East to cooperate for a brighter future, was notable for its positive and re [...]	2005-05-30 09:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT875	OMANI RESPONSE TO MESSAGE TO THE ARAB LEAGUE: [...] (C) Defending Oman's forward-leaning track record toward Israel, and indicating a willingness to go even beyond USG requests for expanding ties with it, the Omani Foreign Ministry argued that Israel's delay in matching Palestinian Authority implementation of Roadmap commitments prevents Muscat [...]	2005-05-31 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD EAID KPAL KBCT XF MU
05MUSCAT886	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/01/2005 [...] (SBU) The CDA chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 1 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the Embassy [...]	2005-06-01 12:09:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT887	2005 TIP REPORT DELIVERED TO OMAN [...] (SBU) Given the Thursday-Friday local weekend (ref B),A/DCM conveyed the 2005 Trafficking in Persons report on Oman (ref A) to Humaid al-Maani, Political Advisor to the MFA Under Secretary, during a pre-arranged June 1 meeting to discuss Oman's critique of our Human Rights Report. Based on a [...]	2005-06-01 13:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OPRC KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG MU
05MUSCAT888	OMAN ONLINE: FIERY WORDS FOR THE GOVERNMENT [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-06-01 13:10:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI EIND PGOV IZ MU
05MUSCAT898	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/04/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-06-04 14:49:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT900	SOHAR FIRE: BURNING INFRASTRUCTURE QUESTIONS [...] (SBU) A major fire destroyed roughly half of a polypropylene factory in the rapidly industrializing port city of Sohar on May 29. Authorities needed more than eight hours to contain the blaze, drawing on fire-fighting resources from over 240 km away. The incident has raised a crescendo of cr [...]	2005-06-05 03:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EIND EINV EWWT MU
05MUSCAT904	US-EU IRAQ CONFERENCE: DELIVERABLES [...] (SBU) Summary: Oman's attendance at the US-EU International Conference on Iraq will be determined upon the return of the Foreign Minister, perhaps during the week of June 11. The MFA's Arab Affairs chief indicated to the Dutch (EU representative) that Oman would like to see the draft communiq [...]	2005-06-06 03:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PGOV EAID EIND ECON IZ MU
05MUSCAT909	MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINE, MAJLIS AL-SHURA, IRAQ [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" ran an editorial on June 4 under the headline "The Need To Tidy Up The Palestinian House": "Despite Abu Mazen's efforts to tidy up the Palestinian house -- especially its security apparatus -- it seems that there are still some Palestinians intent on [...]	2005-06-06 12:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT922	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/08/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-06-08 08:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT926	OMAN ONLINE: FLOWERS, SPEECHES, AND BOOKS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-06-08 11:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
05MUSCAT929	DR. EDWARD GRAHAM: A WISE INVESTMENT FOR OMAN [...] PA Muscat organized a one-hour digital videoconference (DVC) with Dr. Edward Graham, Senior Fellow at the Institute for International Economics, on June 7, 2005 at the Embassy. Revolving around the topic of foreign direct investment (FDI),and optimally timed to take advantage of the anticipate [...]	2005-06-10 10:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP MU
05MUSCAT930	TAKING SHARIA OUT OF LAW SCHOOL? [...] (SBU) The Dean of the College of Sharia and Law has confirmed rumors that the government will split up his institution, folding the law college into Sultan Qaboos University while the Sharia students will be sent to a religious institute. While the Dean expects the organizational shift to be [...]	2005-06-11 02:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SCUL KMPI KISL PGOV ECON MU
05MUSCAT931	SULTAN PARDONS CONVICTED IBADHIS [...] (C) Sultan Qaboos issued a decree June 9 pardoning the thirty-one Ibadhis sentenced May 2 for belonging to a secret organization and seeking to overthrow the state. It is unknown if the thirty-one, who include several high-ranking officials, will be permitted to return to their jobs. We beli [...]	2005-06-11 02:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS KISL MU
05MUSCAT932	U.S. COAST GUARD ENGAGES OMANI GOVERNMENT ON ISPS [...] (U) A representative of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) International Port Security Program initiated a dialogue with the government of Oman on efforts to comply with the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) Code. The visit revealed important developments in Omani maritime security [...]	2005-06-11 06:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM ETTC EWWT KSTC ETRD MU
05MUSCAT937	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/11/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-06-12 03:07:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT950	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: PRAISE FOR THE PARDONS [...] Summary: All of Oman's major daily newspapers carried front- page coverage of the June 9 decree by Sultan Qaboos pardoning the thirty-one Ibadhi Muslims convicted last month of belonging to a secret organization and seeking to overthrow the state. The SIPDIS newspapers universally lauded th [...]	2005-06-13 01:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP KISL PGOV PINS MU
05MUSCAT961	MEDIA REACTION: AMERICA'S IMAGE, G-8 DEBT RELIEF, AND [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an op-ed by Abdullah al-Iyan on June 13 entitled "Why Ask The Question?": "After September 11, 2001, many American thinkers and writers asked the question: `Why do they hate us?' The answer lies in stories like the Quran desecration at Guant [...]	2005-06-14 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT962	EMBASSY DONATES 280 WHEELCHAIRS TO OMAN [...] On June 13, the Ambassador presided over a well-publicized ceremony to donate 280 wheelchairs to Helping Hands, a local charitable organization. The ceremony was the culmination of an offer made by the Department one year ago. End summary. ------------------ Getting It Rolling ------------ [...]	2005-06-15 07:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI EAID PREL MU
05MUSCAT967	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/15/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 15 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-06-15 11:22:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT972	OMAN ONLINE: MERCY AND MISSILES [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message boards "al-Sablah" and "al-Majarra" are the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic- language fora for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, no [...]	2005-06-18 02:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO PREL SOCI MNUC IR MU
05MUSCAT977	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 06/18/2005 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on June 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting. Accordingly, the EAC agreed that the [...]	2005-06-18 14:06:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KHLS MU EAC
05MUSCAT98	MUSCAT MEDIA REACTION: POST ELECTION PALESTINE, IRAQI [...] Government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 15 under the title, "After the Palestinian Election": "Now that the Palestinians have democratically elected Mr. Abbas as their leader, the hard part will begin. Mr. Abbas in his new role as President must now carry the w [...]	2005-01-17 12:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT986	OMAN TO ATTEND IRAQ INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE [...] (C) Per refs A and B, on June 19, the Embassy delivered copies of the draft conference statement for the upcoming Iraq International Conference in Brussels to the Foreign Ministry, as well as the list of small-scale project suggestions that states may wish to fund to aid Iraq's reconstruction [...]	2005-06-19 11:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV EAID IZ MU
05MUSCAT987	COMMERCE MINISTER TOUTS FTA IN MEDIA ROUNDTABLE [...] Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool bin Ali Sultan addressed a roundtable forum on June 18 that was hosted by the Oman Establishment for Press, News, Publications and Advertising in which he urged the Omani private sector to take advantage of the opportunities to be presented by the U.S. [...]	2005-06-19 11:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EINV PREL OPRC MU
05MUSCAT988	MEDIA REACTION: RICE'S VISIT, DOHA SUMMIT [...] "Oman," the government-owned Arabic-language daily, published an editorial on June 20 under the headline "Rice's Visit And The Importance Of The Peace Process": "Secretary Rice's visit to the region is important not only for moving the peace process forward, but also for further developing U [...]	2005-06-21 02:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
05MUSCAT993	EMBASSY MUSCAT LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE [...] Embassy Muscat formally launched its new website at a well- attended ceremony on June 18. After remarks from the Ambassador, the Embassy's webmaster conducted a guided tour of the site. This new Internet presence significantly upgrades our informational outreach capabilities. End summary. [...]	2005-06-21 13:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO MU
05MUSCAT997	OMAN: DIPLOMATIC PRESENCE IN IRAQ, SUPPORT FOR ITG [...] (U) In further response (refs B and C) to our demarche on ref A points encouraging Omani support for the Iraqi government and re-establishing a diplomatic presence in Baghdad, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a Note Verbale to the Embassy dated June 20. 2. (SBU) In its communication, th [...]	2005-06-22 04:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL IZ MU
05NEWDELHI9319	INDIA SEEKS TO PROTECT CITIZENS, SECURE ENERGY INTERESTS IN MIDDLE EAST (C-NE5-00945) [...] (C) Summary: While India has major interests in the Middle East (energy, trade, expatriate workers, and religious ties),it has historically had lackluster relations in the area. GOI attention focuses on a few nations of particular importance to those interests, primarily Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq [...]	2005-12-12 01:08:00	Embassy New Delhi	SECRET	PREL PGOV ETRD ENRG EPET PTER PINR IN BA IR IS IZ QA MU AE XF
05TELAVIV5903	NEA DAS DIBBLE'S 9/21 MEETING WITH MFA MIDDLE EAST [...] (C) Israeli MFA Deputy Director General for Middle East Affairs Jacob Keidar told Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Dibble September 21 that the GOI hopes, SIPDIS in the aftermath of disengagement from the Gaza Strip, to improve its relations with Arab states in the Gulf and North Africa [...]	2005-09-29 12:58:00	Embassy Tel Aviv	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IS MO SENV TS LE BU MU RS ISRAELI PALESTINIAN AFFAIRS GOI EXTERNAL
06ABUDHABI3882	PSI: UAE PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE LEADING EDGE [...] (C) On September 3, econchief and poleconoff met with Yacoub Al-Hosani, Director of International Organizations at the MFA to encourage the UAE to participate actively in the late October Leading Edge exercise. Econchief explained that the UAE military had already received an invitation to [...]	2006-10-05 05:54:00	Embassy Abu Dhabi	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP MNUC PARM PREL BA KU MU QA AE
06DUBAI3054	DURING VISIT BY CONGENOFFS, RAS AL-KHAIMAH SHIHUH RENEW [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-22 10:15:00	Consulate Dubai	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PINS SOCI KDEM MU AE
06MUSCAT10	MEDIA REACTION: Ex-Syrian Leader's Comments, Economic [...] The privately owned daily "Al-Watan" published an editorial on January 1 under the title "Behind Khadam's Separation": "The former Syrian vice president Abdul Halim Khadam's clashes with fellow Syrian leaders date to former president Hafiz al- Asad's time, but his disputes increased during B [...]	2006-01-04 08:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT100	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/25/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 25 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the E [...]	2006-01-26 10:25:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT1001	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: TEMPORARY MECHANISM FOR [...] (U) This is an action request for NEA; please see para 3. 2. (C) During a June 20 call on Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi, the Ambassador delivered reftel talking points on the new temporary international mechanism (TIM) for providing assistance to the Palestinians, [...]	2006-06-21 07:57:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL EAID IS MU
06MUSCAT1004	INSIDE OMANI DEPORTATION CENTER, SEEKING [...] This is an action request for ECA, DRL, and G/TIP; please see paragraph 11. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (U) A June 19 visit to one of Oman's largest deportation centers revealed a clean and well-organized facility, and included a tour of the arrivals processing rooms, sleeping quarters [...]	2006-06-21 10:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREF SMIG PHUM PBTS OEXC KPAO PGOV PREL MU
06MUSCAT1007	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: YEMENI GCC ASSISTANCE REQUEST [...] (C) Oman FM Bin Alawi affirmed on June 20 that the GCC will respond positively to Yemen's aid request, but amounts will be determined in November. He feared Yemen had exaggerated expectations, and that it lacked the absorptive capacity or management skills to handle such a large sum in such a [...]	2006-06-21 14:09:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID PTER MU YM
06MUSCAT1008	OMANI FRUSTRATION WITH THE FTA: WE UNDERSTAND BUT [...] (C) In a June 21 meeting with the Ambassador, the Sultan's Advisor for External Liaison, Dr. Omar Zawawi, conveyed Oman's growing frustration with and disappointment over the slow progress of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement in the U.S. Congress. Zawawi confirmed that other Omani official [...]	2006-06-21 15:35:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1014	OMANIS REQUEST VISIT TO U.S. DEPORTATION CENTER [...] This is an action request for Department of Homeland Security ICE and CBP. Please see para 4. 2. In response to recent requests by the Royal Oman Police (reftel),the Embassy seeks DHS assistance in arranging a senior-level Omani government delegation to visit immigration detention/depor [...]	2006-06-26 04:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM OEXC KPAO PREL SMIG PBTS PREF MU
06MUSCAT1015	OMAN FM UPDATE ON IRAN, GULF SECURITY [...] (C) In a June 20 meeting, FM Yusuf bin Alawi again voiced optimism that Iran would respond positively to the West's latest offer, but noted that several Arab states were angry that details on security assurances to Iran were not discussed with them first. He sees a 1987 Security Council resol [...]	2006-06-26 07:03:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ELNT EWWT EPET XF IR MU
06MUSCAT1023	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI SECURITY; IRANIAN OIL; ARAB LEAGUE [...] On June 26, all Omani papers carried prominent front-page coverage of the previous day's Palestinian attack on an Israeli checkpoint. English-language papers carried wire-service coverage, on which Arabic papers also drew, adding that Palestinian militants had "martyred" themselves. Iran cov [...]	2006-06-28 05:44:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT103	IPR SEMINAR RAISES AWARENESS, BUILDS BRIDGES [...] The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO),with MEPI funding, held a successful intellectual property rights (IPR) seminar for Arab prosecutors in Muscat from January 22-24. Following a similar program for judges in Dubai (reftel),the event drew over 45 participants from the MEPI region. [...]	2006-01-26 12:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EIND PREL KIPR KMPI KPAO MU
06MUSCAT1032	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL'S GAZA INCURSION [...] Israel's incursion into Gaza was front-paged in Oman's Arabic- language newspapers. Privately-owned "Al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) covered the story most emotionally, with a headline proclaiming, "Israel Begins the Burning of Gaza." An editorial in "Al-Watan" described the Palestinian strik [...]	2006-06-28 13:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT104	OMAN ONLINE: BIN LADEN TAPE, FTA, DANISH CARTOONS [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2006-01-26 13:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1046	ILO DELIVERS WORKSHOP ON FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION [...] A three-day workshop entitled "Freedom of Association and Social Dialogue" began July 1 for members of Oman's 43 representative committees, educating them on the role of labor unions. Experts from the International Labor Organization (ILO),the Arab Labor Organization (ALO) and from other Gu [...]	2006-07-02 12:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1048	TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS: ASIAN AMBASSADORS OFFER [...] (SBU) In a June 27 working lunch hosted by the Ambassador, colleagues from labor-source countries outlined problems faced by their nationals, to include salary arrears, lack of legal status, and in some cases physical or sexual assault. Their suggested improvements include additional labor pro [...]	2006-07-02 13:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM SMIG PBTS PREL MU
06MUSCAT1054	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL'S GAZA INCURSION, U.S. SENATE [...] Israel's Gaza incursion received front page coverage in both the English and Arabic-language press this week. Most Arabic articles were accompanied by photographs of bombed-out Palestinian government buildings, and scenes of distressed civilians. The U.S. Senate's ratification of the U.S.-Om [...]	2006-07-03 11:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1064	CURRENT STATE OF HIV/AIDS PROGRAMS IN OMAN [...] A UNICEF report outlining its next five-year plan for Oman, done in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, provided updated statistics on the AIDS picture. While HIV rates remain low and numerically static, incidence of other sexually transmitted diseases is rising. The Ministry of Health [...]	2006-07-05 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KHIV SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1065	FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION PART OF NATIONAL ACTION [...] Troubling polling data on the acceptability of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Oman in a 2001 questionnaire for 16-18 year olds led to a 2004 survey of Omani women by the Ministry of Health. The surprising results revealed that more than half of women polled had undergone FGM. UNICEF's co [...]	2006-07-05 13:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SOCI KWMN PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1084	OMAN FULFILLS FTA LABOR PROMISE TO CONGRESS THREE [...] In a surprise, Sultan Qaboos issued a royal decree July 7 that fulfills, three months early, the important labor reforms to which Commerce Minister Maqbool Sultan committed the Sultanate in his March 26 letter to the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman. Minister Sultan told the Ambassador [...]	2006-07-10 12:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1090	MEDIA REACTION: GAZA, IRAQI NATIONAL RECONCILIATION [...] Israel's Gaza incursion continued to receive strongly negative coverage in the local press. In a July 7 front-page article, privately owned Arabic-language daily "Al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) reported that Israel had used unspecified "internationally-banned weapons." Arabic papers front-pag [...]	2006-07-11 07:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1098	MOVING FORWARD ON MATH AND SCIENCE COLLABORATION [...] This is an action request for OES. Please see paragraph 4. 2. On July 11, Econoff delivered ref A reply to Dr. Sana Sabeel Sulaiman al-Belushi, Director of the Technical Office for Studies and Development, Ministry of Education (MOE). Econoff noted that after careful review of the comments [...]	2006-07-11 13:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	TSPL KGLB PREL SENV MU
06MUSCAT1117	TFLE 01: OMAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF CRISIS [...] (U) After providing initial widespread front-page coverage on the crisis and publishing critical editorials of U.S. support of Israel and its veto of an Arab-League sponsored resolution in the Security Council, several media sources have tempered their headlines by highlighting "good news" sto [...]	2006-07-17 03:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KMDR KWBG MU
06MUSCAT1119	OMAN REACTS POSITIVELY TO SUGGESTED ANTI-TIP [...] In a July 16 meeting with the Ambassador, MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi undertook to review SIPDIS suggested actions to improve upon Oman's TIER 2 Watch List ranking in the Department's 2006 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report. These actions include passing specific anti-TIP l [...]	2006-07-17 11:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SMIG PHUM ELAB KCRM PGOV MU
06MUSCAT112	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/28/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 28 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the [...]	2006-01-29 10:58:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT1122	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL-LEBANESE CONFLICT; OMANI LABOR [...] SUMMARY: Omani press decries "Israeli aggression." Private "Al-Watan" daily laments "Arab silence." The state-owned "Oman" deems Hezbollah to be conducting "legitimate resistance." In online discussion, participants applaud Oman's new labor law, even if "American pressure" is behind it, and [...]	2006-07-17 12:11:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1124	OMAN EYES CITES ACCESSION [...] In a July 17 meeting, the Ambassador discussed the status of Oman's accession to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES) with Under Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi (deputy-minister equivalent). Sayyid Badr [...]	2006-07-17 14:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV PREL MU
06MUSCAT1145	SINGAPORE INTERESTED IN MEDRC MEMBERSHIP [...] On July 16, the Ambassador explored the possibility of expanding membership in the Muscat-based Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) with Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. Sayyid Badr noted that he had recently raised this issue with Singapo [...]	2006-07-22 14:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV PREL MU
06MUSCAT1151	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON; DANGER OF REGIONAL [...] SUMMARY: "Lebanon is burning, and the whole world is standing still watching," according to government-owned daily "Oman," which also calls for a ceasefire to stop "Zionist aggression." A columnist for "Oman" condemns Arab governments for "acting against the will of their citizens." Privatel [...]	2006-07-24 13:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1169	TFLE01: IRAN MOVING TO BECOME REGIONAL POWER SAYS [...] (C) Summary: Oman supports the P5 1 incentive package (reftel) to Tehran and has communicated its recommendation to the Iranian government that it accept the offer, according to the Sultan's Special Advisor for Cultural Affairs and frequent "special envoy" of Sultan Qaboos to Iran, Abdul 'Az [...]	2006-07-30 12:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL MU IR KNNP
06MUSCAT1173	TFLE01: QANA STRIKE FUELS CRITICAL PRESS COVERAGE [...] The Israeli air strikes on the Lebanese village of Qana drew overwhelmingly virulent and critical front-page press coverage from each of Oman's daily newspapers. Amidst headlines reading "Bloodbath in Lebanon" and "Global Outrage over Israeli Carnage," the dailies concentrated on civilian ca [...]	2006-07-31 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KMDR KPAO MU
06MUSCAT1174	TFLE01: LEBANON CRISIS COMPLICATES IRAN NUCLEAR [...] (C) In a July 30 meeting with the Ambassador, MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr said the crisis in Lebanon is SIPDIS complicating the Iran nuclear matter and may even harden Tehran's position. He urged that greater emphasis be placed on continuing diplomatic efforts to build trust in the reg [...]	2006-07-31 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP PARM PREL AORC MU
06MUSCAT1177	TFLE01: OMAN REQUESTS ASSISTANCE IN DELIVERY OF [...] During a July 30 meeting with the Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary (deputy-secretary equivalent) Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi expressed his concern regarding the logistics of delivering humanitarian assistance for Lebanese relief efforts. Sayyid Badr noted that Oman is current [...]	2006-08-01 05:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1181	MEDIA REACTION: CRISIS IN LEBANON [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned daily "Oman" expresses hope that the Rome conference may end Israel/Hezbollah combat; privately owned "Al-Watan" sees the Palestinians as victims of Israeli and "superpower" interests; "Oman" predicts retaliation for the Qana bombing; a columnist for "Oman" compares [...]	2006-08-01 11:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1183	TFLE01: OMAN CONDEMNS ISRAELI ACTIONS, CALLS FOR [...] (U) On July 31, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning Israel's airstrikes in Qana, characterizing the actions as a "massacre." Extending its "heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families of victims of ongoing military actions," the statement further cond [...]	2006-08-01 13:17:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KMDR KPAO MU
06MUSCAT1191	TFLE01: IMMEDIATE CEASE-FIRE, SUPPORT FOR GOL: [...] (C) On August 5, the Ambassador delivered ref A points to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi. Bin Alawi fully agreed with these points and the broader strategy contained therein, but made clear that the Arab League would not move beyond endorsing Lebanese Prime Minister F [...]	2006-08-06 06:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MU
06MUSCAT1198	MEDIA REACTION: LEBANON, THE UN, AND THE ARAB LEAGUE [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" newspaper says UN ceasefire efforts in Lebanon are insufficient and sees the "Seven-Point Plan" as an opportunity for Arab unity; privately owned "Al- Watan" calls the US-French ceasefire plan a mere diplomatic maneuver and a reward for Israeli "aggression." [...]	2006-08-07 13:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT120	OMAN SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" carried a January 25 editorial under the headline "Palestinian Elections Consolidate Democracy": "Today the Palestinian legislative elections start in the midst of extensive Israeli efforts to block those elections. Palestinian efforts to organize ele [...]	2006-01-30 11:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT1204	HIGHER EDUCATION: MINISTER SEEKS MORE U.S. TIES [...] The Ambassador called on the Minister of Higher Education to discuss the Embassy's work in higher education, in promoting U.S. education, and in helping facilitate ties between U.S. and Omani institutions. In return, the Minister was forthright in asking for more cooperation and additional pr [...]	2006-08-08 11:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KPAO OEXC SCUL PREL KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1205	TFLE01: OMANI FM ASSESSES BEIRUT AL MINISTERIAL [...] (C) On August 8, the Ambassador spoke with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi regarding the August 7 Arab League meeting in Beirut. As expected, bin Alawi affirmed the Arab League's unanimous support for the Lebanese government, including full support for Prime Minister [...]	2006-08-08 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MU
06MUSCAT121	OMAN MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI NATIONAL UNITY, APPEAL FOR [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 29 under the title "The New Iraqi Government": "The negotiations in Iraq between different political powers are important steps toward national unity. There is a discussion about forming one political bloc which wil [...]	2006-01-30 11:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT1218	TFLE01: OMAN TO TAKE CUE FROM LEBANON ON RESOLUTION [...] No summary [...]	2006-08-12 13:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC MU
06MUSCAT122	2005/2006 REPORT TO CONGRESS ON ALLIED [...] (SBU) ECONOMIC/POLITICAL FACTORS: There have been no major policy changes since the 2004 report (ref B). Oman remains a stalwart ally in the global war on terrorism and key Arab proponent of regional stability, including USG stabilization efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Long-standing milita [...]	2006-01-31 06:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MCAP MASS MARR MU
06MUSCAT1222	MEDIA REACTION: POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF [...] SUMMARY: Government daily "Oman" is skeptical that UN Resolution 1701 meets Arab demands, but also says the resolution "restores hope for peace." Private daily "Al Watan" hails the Lebanese military "victory" against Israel, but is wary that Israel's "manipulations" will reduce the potency of [...]	2006-08-14 12:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1223	OMAN FTA: MINISTER COMMITTED TO JAN [...] (U) Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbul bin Ali Sultan expressed to the Ambassador his commitment to ensuring that necessary regulations are in place for the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement to take effect on January 1, 2007. He also expressed his government's interest in promoting the FTA th [...]	2006-08-14 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECON BEXP KIPR PREL MU
06MUSCAT1248	OMAN'S CONTRIBUTION TO LEBANESE RELIEF EFFORTS [...] (SBU) On August 20, Econoff spoke with Humaid al-Maani, Deputy Director of the Under Secretary's office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),regarding Omani government efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to Lebanese government agencies. Al-Maani remarked that the Omani government had a [...]	2006-08-21 14:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID LE MU
06MUSCAT1249	MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S OP-ED, LEBANESE DEPLOYMENT, [...] SUMMARY: Arabic- and English-languages dailies carry Secretary Rice's op-ed, "A Path to Lasting Peace." The Arabic-language state-owned daily says Lebanese unity is "essential." A private Arabic daily, decrying Israeli "terrorism," calls for a strong Lebanese army, navy, and air force. END [...]	2006-08-22 03:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT125	OMAN ONLINE: HAMAS VICTORY, AMERICANS INSULTING ISLAM, [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2006-01-31 09:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1255	MINISTRY OF MANPOWER COMBATING TIP AND ILLEGAL [...] (SBU) Minister of Manpower Juma bin Ali bin Juma highlighted for the Ambassador some of the challenges that his ministry faces in combating trafficking in persons (TIP),including a burgeoning sponsor system and registration of false companies. The Minister reiterated his commitment to comba [...]	2006-08-22 11:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PHUM PGOV SMIG MU
06MUSCAT1259	VENEZUELAN ENVOY VISITS MUSCAT [...] (U) The Omani press reported August 22 that "Tameer Bo-Ras," the Venezuelan Deputy Minister of Higher Education and "envoy" of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, visited Muscat August 21 and delivered a written message for Sultan Qaboos to Omani Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al- [...]	2006-08-22 15:28:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC MU
06MUSCAT126	OMAN FM IN IRAN: CARROTS, NOT STICKS [...] (C) On January 29, Omani FM Yusuf bin Alawi began an official visit to Iran, meeting with President Ahmadi-Nejad, FM Mottaki, and other officials. His active discussions on invigorating bilateral trade relations, particularly in the oil and gas sector, transport and industrial investment, rai [...]	2006-01-31 09:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EPET ETTC ETRD IR MU
06MUSCAT1267	GUATEMALAN CANDIDACY FOR UNSC SEAT: OMAN [...] (C) In a meeting August 27 with Omani Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi, the Ambassador noted the recent visit of a Venezuelan envoy to Muscat (ref A) and asked about Oman's position on the contested election for a UN Security Council Seat between Venezuela and Guatemala. [...]	2006-08-28 07:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC MU
06MUSCAT1268	OMAN CONSIDERS RECONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE FOR [...] (C) At a meeting with Omani Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi on August 27, the Ambassador SIPDIS urged the Omani government to consider providing humanitarian aid and reconstruction assistance to Lebanon in addition to the humanitarian supplies already delivered (ref [...]	2006-08-28 07:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID LE MU
06MUSCAT1277	MEDIA REACTION: UNSCR 1701, AMNESTY LEBANON REPORT, IRAN, [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned, Arabic-language daily "Oman" worries about renewed conflict in southern Lebanon, lauds Iran's "positive" response on its nuclear capabilities, and reprints excerpts of Seymour Hersh's "New Yorker" article alleging Israeli-U.S. collusion over the conflict in Lebanon. [...]	2006-08-28 13:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1282	MICROSOFT, GOVERNMENT INK CONTRACT [...] (U) The Omani government recently concluded a three-year, five million USD per year agreement with Microsoft for the use of the company's licensed products. The contract, which includes a commitment by Microsoft to invest two million USD per year in training programs for government employees a [...]	2006-08-30 05:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON KIPR TSPL ETRD MU
06MUSCAT129	OMAN UP ON IPR [...] (U) On January 23, Yahya bin Issa al-Riyami, Oman's newly appointed FTA point-person on IPR issues, reiterated the Sultanate's long-standing interest in protecting intellectual property rights. He reported that an inter-ministerial committee has been effective in combating software and media [...]	2006-01-31 13:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD KIPR EIND KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1299	SCENESETTER: VISIT OF COMMERCE DAS HOLLY VINEYARD [...] (U) Greetings and welcome to the Sultanate of Oman. My team and I look forward to your arrival on September 16 to promote the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement. In addition to your attendance at a reception for labor and customs officials, we are seeking meetings with the Minister of Commerce a [...]	2006-09-04 05:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON ETRD EAIR EIND PGOV PREL OTRA MU
06MUSCAT130	OMAN FM IN IRAN: CARROTS, NOT STICKS [...] (C) On January 29, Omani FM Yusuf bin Alawi began an official visit to Iran, meeting with President Ahmadi-Nejad, FM Mottaki, and other officials. Publicly, Bin Alawi endorsed Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy while calling for a peaceful solution to the current stand-off. He also spok [...]	2006-01-31 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EPET ETTC ETRD IR MU
06MUSCAT131	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/31/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 31 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed t [...]	2006-01-31 14:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU
06MUSCAT1310	MEDIA REACTION: VIOLENCE IN IRAQ, UNSCR 1706, ANNAN'S [...] On September 3, government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) carried an editorial, "Control of Violence in Iraq, the Responsibility of all Parties:" "Despite all the loud cries that warned against the continuation of the slaughter and assassinations in Iraq and the severe blood [...]	2006-09-04 13:03:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1316	OMAN URGES MORE DIALOGUE, NOT SANCTIONS, ON IRAN [...] (C) Summary: Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi told the Ambassador September 4 that more dialogue, not sanctions, was needed to reach an agreement with Iran on its nuclear program. The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister had assured Alawi earlier the same day that Tehran [...]	2006-09-05 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP IR MU
06MUSCAT1317	OMAN UNDECIDED ON CONTESTED GRULAC SEAT ON UN [...] (C) In a meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi on September 4 to discuss a range of issues (septels),the Ambassador made another strong pitch in support of Guatemala's candidacy for the contested GRULAC seat on the UN Security Council. Alawi replied that Oman [...]	2006-09-05 14:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL UNSC MU
06MUSCAT1327	ARAB LEAGUE MINISTERIAL DEMARCHE: OMAN [...] (C) Summary: Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi will not attend the Arab League Ministerial in Cairo. Alawi is supportive of UNSCR 1701, but criticized Israel for refusing to lift its blockade of Lebanon. On Sudan, Alawi said that Oman will join its Arab League counte [...]	2006-09-06 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL LE SU MU
06MUSCAT1328	DEMARCHE ON NAM SUMMIT: OMAN [...] (C) The Ambassador delivered ref E demarche on September 4 to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi regarding the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Cuba, in addition to discussing the upcoming Arab League Ministerial and other topics with the Minister (refs A-C). Alawi [...]	2006-09-06 13:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KPAL UNGA MU
06MUSCAT133	OMAN SWEPT BY DENMARK BOYCOTT FERVOR [...] (U) Prompted by the flap over cartoons in Denmark deemed offensive to Islam, Omani consumers are boycotting Danish products with increasing fervor, and grocers are taking note by pulling suspected goods from shelves. Some companies have taken out advertisements to remind consumers that they ar [...]	2006-02-01 13:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD PREL MU DA
06MUSCAT1337	URGING SUPPORT FOR LEBANON: OMAN [...] (C) Pol/Econ chief delivered ref A and B demarches September 11 to Humaid Maani, Deputy Director of the Office of MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. Echoing earlier comments to the Ambassador by Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi (ref C),Maani responded that O [...]	2006-09-11 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MASS EAID LE MU
06MUSCAT134	YBA POSES QUESTION RE IRAN [...] (U) Please note action request in para 8. 2. (C) Begin Summary: Notwithstanding the January 30 P5 2 Statement, the Omanis believe the key to a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis may lie in a slight delay before referring the Iranian case to the UNSC, even if no action is cal [...]	2006-02-01 14:21:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EPET ETTC IR MU UN UNSC
06MUSCAT1345	MEDIA REACTION: SEPTEMBER 11 FIFTH ANNIVERSARY, ARAB LEAGUE [...] SUMMARY: Omani press gave wide (and surprisingly acerbic) coverage to the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Columnists in government-owned "Oman" suggested that 9/11 was an Israeli conspiracy and that the post-9/11 U.S. "adventure" has made the world less secure. After the recen [...]	2006-09-12 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1368	ECONOMIC CHALLENGES, GCC INTEGRATION HIGHLIGHT [...] (SBU) Top government officials and business representatives discussed efforts to both diversify Oman's economy and forge stronger regional integration with its GCC neighbors during an Economist-sponsored roundtable. The closed-door meeting provided the private sector a rare opportunity to en [...]	2006-09-18 11:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EFIN ETRD PREL MU

06MUSCAT1370	MEDIA REACTION: ANTI-TERROR EFFORTS, PALESTINIAN [...] SUMMARY: Omani dailies cover the Ambassador's presentation of credentials, look positively at the International Religious Freedom Report, and accord major coverage to the unfolding controversy regarding the Pope's comments on Islam. State daily "Oman" stresses the importance of mutual unders [...]	2006-09-18 12:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1371	BOND MARKETS AND SME DEVELOPMENT ON CMA AGENDA [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 7. 2. (C) On September 11, the Ambassador discussed the recent rise in Oman's securities market with Capital Market Authority (CMA) Executive President Yahya al-Jabri. Al-Jabri commented that the 140-firm Muscat Securities Market (MSM) h [...]	2006-09-18 13:15:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EINV PREL KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1376	OMAN: SHARP REACTION TO POPE'S REMARKS [...] (C) Summary: Pope Benedict's recent remarks on Islam elicited an unexpectedly strong reaction in the local press, Internet chatrooms, and general conversation. Omani papers have prominently highlighted international critical response to the papal comments, while editorials in Arabic state-ow [...]	2006-09-19 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KISL MU
06MUSCAT1382	SME DEVELOPMENT FOCUS OF DAS VINEYARD VISIT [...] The importance of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) development took center stage during Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce Holly Vineyard's September 16 meetings SIPDIS in Muscat with top government officials. The FTA will provide the USG an opportunity to work closely with its O [...]	2006-09-20 09:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ECON EINV ETRD PREL KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1384	SUCCESSFUL EPA WORKSHOP CONCLUDES [...] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),in association with the International Network for Environmental Compliance and Enforcement, the Omani Ministry of Regional Municipalities, Environment, and Water Resources, and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO),concluded a successful four-day Pri [...]	2006-09-20 12:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL SENV KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1393	OMAN NOMINATIONS FOR USPTO NOVEMBER INDUSTRIAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-09-25 13:00:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD KIPR MU
06MUSCAT1394	MEDIA REACTION: PROSPECTS FOR PEACE, ARAB REFORM, OMAN'S UN [...] SUMMARY: Arabic daily "Al-Watan" says an "honest effort" is needed to achieve Middle East peace. State Arabic daily "Oman" calls for "gradual reforms" in the Arab world to stem regional strife. "Oman" also reports Foreign Minister Bin Alawi's UN speech, and notes Western "collusion" with Is [...]	2006-09-25 13:38:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1414	LARIJANI EXPRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT U.S. INTENTIONS [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (C) Late evening on September 30, the Ambassador met with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi to discuss the Minister's September 30 call earlier that evening from Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Secretary for the [...]	2006-10-01 12:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP MU IR
06MUSCAT1422	MEDIA REACTION: PALESTINIAN GOVERNANCE, U.S.-OMAN FTA, IRAQ [...] SUMMARY: English daily "Oman" laments Palestinian infighting, lauds the "vital role" of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA),criticizes America's "failure" to ensure security in Iraq, and says Arab-Israeli peace must precede regional peace. Arabic daily "Al-Watan" chides Israel for its [...]	2006-10-02 13:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1423	TRADE AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-10-02 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PREL MU
06MUSCAT1442	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES IRAN WITH DEPUTY PRIME [...] (C) The Ambassador met with Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmud al-Sa'id on October 2 to discuss regional and bilateral issues. In addition to touching on the Middle East Peace Process, the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement, and Omani economic and social development [...]	2006-10-04 13:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
06MUSCAT1451	MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S MIDDLE EAST VISIT, NORTH KOREAN [...] SUMMARY: "Oman" columnist alleges that one aim of Secretary Rice's visit is to divide the Middle East into Arab versus Persian, Sunni versus Shia; "Al-Watan" notes that North Korea's nuclear test coincides with the West's "carrot and stick" policy towards Iran. A columnist in "Al-Watan" call [...]	2006-10-09 12:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1458	OFFICIALS SAY OMAN STILL ON TRACK TO PUBLISH NEW [...] (SBU) Summary: Officials at the Ministry of Manpower claim they are on track to publish regulations implementing recent reforms to Oman's labor law before the target date of October 31. The International Labor Organization (ILO) has seen a draft of the regulations and provided comments. Unio [...]	2006-10-10 11:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD KMPI PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT146	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/04/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 4 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the [...]	2006-02-06 07:58:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT1468	OMAN MOVES EARLY TO INCREASE VOTER REGISTRATION [...] (SBU) The Omani government has started an early media campaign to increase voter registration. In addition to placing announcements on the radio and in newspapers, the Minister of Interior held an unprecedented question-and- answer session at a gathering of the Oman Journalists Association t [...]	2006-10-11 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV KDEM KMPI MU
06MUSCAT148	OMAN CALLS FOR IMPROVED INTERNATIONAL POLIO [...] According to local media, four cases of polio were reported in Oman in 2004 and 2005. Two Yemeni brothers, aged 9 and 10, were treated for symptoms of poliomyelitis, while visiting the Sultanate during the summer of 2005. The Omani Ministry Of Health also reported two cases of polio were "i [...]	2006-02-06 11:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO PREL SA MU ESTH
06MUSCAT1482	MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S MIDEAST TOUR, DPRK NUCLEAR [...] SUMMARY: "Oman" expresses skepticism about Secretary's latest Middle East tour, supports dialogue with Pyongyang, and claims that the Greater Middle East Initiative aims to weaken Arab culture. "Al-Watan" says the West's "double standards" are responsible for North Korea's nuclear program, an [...]	2006-10-16 11:44:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1484	OMAN'S TEXTILE INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO SHRINK [...] (U) Oman's textile industry continues to whither away in terms of value and employment, as government statistics confirm a steep drop in production over the past year. While the upcoming implementation of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) may stop further declines in this sector, it is [...]	2006-10-17 14:27:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KTEX MU
06MUSCAT1487	RAMADAN IN OMAN: SPIRITS ARE HIGH, BUT SO ARE PRICES [...] (SBU) Omanis are in a generally positive mood as Ramadan draws to a close. Seasonal goodwill, however, has been blemished by complaints of price increases on basic foodstuffs and other items. As elsewhere in the region, Omanis are watching Arabic-language serial programs on television produce [...]	2006-10-21 03:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SOCI ECON MU
06MUSCAT149	OMAN ATTENDANCE AT MENA-OECD MINISTERIAL [...] Following up on reftels, on February 4 Pol/Econ chief spoke to Seif al-Rizaiqi, director of the Minister's office at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to encourage Omani attendance at the upcoming MENA-OECD Investment Ministerial in Jordan. Al-Rizaiqi confirmed Oman's receipt of th [...]	2006-02-06 11:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV PREL KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1490	COMMERCE MINISTER ADDRESSES FTA CONCERNS [...] (U) On October 16, Econoff, Poleoff, and Poleassistant attended Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan's address on the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to members of the Oman Journalists' Association. Maqbool used the public engagement to highlight the FTA's expected benef [...]	2006-10-21 08:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV PREL MU
06MUSCAT1491	COMMERCE MINISTER ADDRESSES FTA CONCERNS [...] (U) On October 16, Econoff, Poleoff, and Poleassistant attended Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan's address on the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to members of the Oman Journalists' Association. Maqbool used the public engagement to highlight the FTA's expected benef [...]	2006-10-21 08:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD EINV PREL MU
06MUSCAT150	JUSTICE MINISTER WELCOMES ABA LEGAL TRAINING [...] In a January 30 meeting with a visiting delegation from the American Bar Association (ABA),the Minister of Justice provided enthusiastic feedback re a proposed MEPI-funded training program. He recounted the Ministry's plans to develop a judicial training institute, and solicited Embassy and [...]	2006-02-06 12:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV KMPI KJUS OEXC SCUL MU
06MUSCAT1507	MEDIA REACTION: SECRETARY'S MIDDLE EAST TOUR, CHALLENGES [...] SUMMARY: Youth-oriented "Al-Shabiba" calls Secretary Rice's Middle East tour "nothing new." Privately owned "Al-Watan" writes about political challenges facing Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine, and claims the Taliban is resurgent in Afghanistan. Government-owned "Oman" says Japan's North Korea p [...]	2006-10-22 09:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1509	BIG PLANS AHEAD FOR MUSCAT'S TOURISM INDUSTRY [...] (U) The Ministry of Tourism and government-owned Oman Tourism Development Company (OTDC) are moving forward on ambitious plans to develop tourism-related projects in the Muscat metropolitan area. The government envisions the construction of 16 hotels and a convention center within the next fi [...]	2006-10-22 10:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV PREL MU
06MUSCAT1510	SALALAH PINS ECONOMIC HOPES ON PORT, FREE ZONE, [...] (U) The city of Salalah is banking on the growth of its port, free zone, and tourism industries in ongoing efforts to develop its economy. Government and private sector officials express confidence that proposed investments in these sectors will reshape Salalah by 2010 and position the region [...]	2006-10-22 10:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV EIND EWWT PREL MU
06MUSCAT1511	IMPENDING REGULATIONS MAY TRIGGER INCREASE IN [...] (SBU) Summary: Workers at one of Oman's publicly-owned power plants went on strike before arriving at a settlement on wages and job security. Contacts suggest that the publication of implementing regulations for recent labor law reforms may herald more strikes in the coming year. While conta [...]	2006-10-22 10:55:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB EWWT PGOV ETRD ECON MU
06MUSCAT152	MEDIA REACTION: WEST'S HAMAS POLICY, AND AMERICAN UUSE [...] On January 31, tThe privately owned Arabic daily newspaper "al- Watan" published on January 31 an editorial under the headline, "Why the Palestinians are Paying for the Mistakes of Others:": "The EU and the United States are punishing the Palestinians for electing their own representatives... [...]	2006-02-06 13:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT1535	MEDIA REACTION: FERNANDEZ COMMENTS, DPRK NUCLEAR PROGRAM, [...] SUMMARY: Alberto Fernandez's Al-Jazeera remarks received extensive coverage in local press; government-owned "Oman Daily Observer" ran positive pictures of U.S. soldiers and Iraqi children; private daily "Al-Shabiba" criticized the "double standards" of U.S. policy on Israeli and North Korea [...]	2006-10-31 12:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1541	OFFICIALS INSIST LABOR REFORMS COMPLETE [...] (SBU) Officials in the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) informed Poleoff on November 1 that regulations covering union organizing, collective bargaining and the right to strike are complete, and await only Minister of Manpower Juma bin al-Juma's signature. The regulations are contained in two minis [...]	2006-11-01 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD KMPI PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1558	OMAN'S FM ON RECENT VISIT OF IRANIAN FOREIGN [...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador met with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi November 4 to review the October 31 visit to Oman of Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Motaki. Motaki, who stayed for only a few hours, told the Omani Minister that the Iranians had reached an u [...]	2006-11-06 07:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP MU IR
06MUSCAT1561	MEDIA REACTION: SADDAM VERDICT, IRAQ VIOLENCE, PALESTINIAN [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" says Iraqis can curb violence if they cooperate against it; Youth-oriented, privately owned "Al-Shabiba" believes the "civil war" atmosphere in Palestine makes Hamas and Fatah cooperation unlikely and says that U.S. failure to heed Afghanistan's history lessons [...]	2006-11-06 10:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1564	CUBA EMBARGO AND COUNTRY SPECIFIC HUMAN RIGHTS [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-06 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNGA UN MU
06MUSCAT1565	STATUS OF OMANI LABOR COMMITMENTS UNDER THE FREE [...] Summary: Oman committed to enact specific labor law reforms by October 31, 2006 under Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. To date, Oman has met almost all of its commitments regarding worker protections, collective bargaining and the right to strike. However, it has not published implem [...]	2006-11-06 13:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD KMPI PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1566	UNSCR 1718 AND THE PROLIFERATION SECURITY [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief met on November 5 with Ambassador Talab Miran, Chief of the Foreign Ministry's International Organizations Department, to discuss the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) and ref A and B points on UN Security Council Resolution 1718. Miran confirmed Omani support for P [...]	2006-11-06 13:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KNNP UN MU
06MUSCAT1568	OMAN'S TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION OFFICER [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-08 06:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PTER KVPR EFIN ETTC MU
06MUSCAT1573	OMAN ISSUES ADDITIONAL LABOR REGULATIONS [...] On November 6, 2006, Minister of Manpower Juma bin al-Juma signed Ministerial Decision 311/2006 regulating the formation and activities of unions. On the same day, the Minister issued a legally-enforceable administrative circular prohibiting employers from withholding workers' passports, whic [...]	2006-11-08 13:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD KMPI PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT1574	OMAN RESPONSE TO ITU NOMINATIONS [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-08 13:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AORC ECPS ITU MU
06MUSCAT1575	UN TRAFFICKING RAPPORTEUR'S VISIT TO OMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur for Trafficking in Persons (TIP) completed a fact-finding mission in Oman on November 7. The Rapporteur flagged as key concerns: the role of recruiting agencies and sponsors in bringing trafficking victims to Oman; the government's lack [...]	2006-11-08 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL PGOV ELAB MU
06MUSCAT1576	MUSCAT RESPONSE TO EXTRANCHECK: PRE-LICENSE CHECK; [...] (SBU) Per ref A, Econoff attempted to conduct a pre-license check on the College of Higher Technology, Ministry of Manpower. Econoff was unable to contact the Director General of Technology and Education at the Ministry of Manpower on three separate attempts (August 26, August 27, and Septemb [...]	2006-11-12 06:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ETRD ETTC MU
06MUSCAT1579	HEALTH MINISTRY ADDRESSES US PHARMACEUTICAL [...] (U) In response to U.S. pharmaceutical company and PHRMA concerns (ref),Econoff met with Dr. Batool Jaffer Suleiman, Director of Rational Drug Use, Ministry of Health, on November 7 to discuss Ministerial circular 5/2006, which mandated the re-registration of pharmaceutical companies and thei [...]	2006-11-14 06:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON KIPR MU
06MUSCAT1580	BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE FOR APPLICATION 050016241 [...] (U) Per reftel, the Political/Economic section, in conjunction with the Office of Military Cooperation, conducted a pre-license check on Muscat-based General Stores Trading, LLC. On October 29, Econoff met with Mohamed al-Zaabi, the company's managing director. Zaabi, educated at San Diego S [...]	2006-11-14 06:22:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KOMC MU
06MUSCAT1586	TRAINING KEY TO SME DEVELOPMENT [...] SME training and development in Oman is largely facilitated through the Intilaaqah program, sponsored by Shell. The program, which has graduated over 3,000 participants and sponsors an annual award for best entrepreneur, is looking to refresh its course offerings. Oman's largest bank is also [...]	2006-11-14 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN BEXP KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1587	MEDIA REACTION: TRAFICKING IN PERSONS, ISRAEL CRIMES [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned daily "Oman" condemned the latest Israeli assault against Palestinians and called for a strong action by the Security Council to deter Israel. Private daily "Al-Watan" believes that, condemnation or no condemnation, injustices against the Palestinians will continue. P [...]	2006-11-14 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1588	OMANI ENGAGEMENT WITH IRAQ [...] (S) Summary: Oman has not pursued proactive engagement with the Iraqi government due to a lack of strong tribal, economic or religious ties with Iraq, geographic distance, and a cautious foreign policy that seeks to avoid playing a highly visible role on contentious issues. Omani concerns a [...]	2006-11-14 13:15:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL MOPS MARR IZ MU
06MUSCAT1595	OMAN REACTS TO NEW UAE BORDER SECURITY POLICY AT [...] (C) A decision by the UAE in September to immediately implement border crossing controls at the Al-Buraimi oasis has disrupted the lives of residents and the flow of commerce in the conjoined cities of Al-Ain (UAE) and Al-Buraimi (Oman). Upset at the apparent absence of consultation on the c [...]	2006-11-15 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON MU
06MUSCAT1596	CENTRAL BANK PRESIDENT OPENS BASEL II WORKSHOP [...] On November 13, Oman Central Bank Executive President Hamoud bin Sangour al-Zadjali opened a three-day workshop for Central Bank and commercial banking personnel on the requirements of the Basel II accords. In his remarks, ZadjaliQoted that the Central Bank would begin implementing the Basel [...]	2006-11-15 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN PREL MU
06MUSCAT1599	OMAN'S INTERIM TIP ASSESSMENT [...] (C) Summary: The government of Oman has taken limited steps to address USG concerns highlighted in the 2006 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report. The Embassy still is waiting for a response to the Ambassador's suggested action plan to combat trafficking (ref A),as well as the Embassy's recent [...]	2006-11-15 13:09:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	KCRM KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG MU
06MUSCAT1601	DEMARCHES DELIVERED: RESOLUTIONS AT UNGA THIRD [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-15 14:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL UNGA MU
06MUSCAT161	OMAN 2006 INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT [...] Per reftel request, Embassy is pleased to submit the following Investment Climate Statement for 2006. 2. Begin text of Investment Climate Statement: Economic Overview Oman's economy is based primarily on petroleum and natural gas, which is expected to account for 81% of the government's [...]	2006-02-08 06:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EINV EFIN ETRD ELAB ENRG KTDB PGOV MU
06MUSCAT1614	MEDIA REACTION: NATIONAL DAY IN OMAN, AL JAZEERA [...] SUMMARY: Omani media focus this week was squarely - and nearly exclusively - on coverage revolving around the celebration of the country's national day (the Sultan's birthday). The very little press attention to other matters displayed mingled pride and concern over the startup of Al Jazeera [...]	2006-11-20 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1618	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER TO ATTEND FORUM FOR THE [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi told Ambassador on November 21 that he will attend the Forum for the Future at the Dead Sea. Bin Alawi said he planned to arrive in Jordan in the mid-to-late afternoon [...]	2006-11-22 10:56:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1619	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER TO ATTEND IISS CONFERENCE [...] (U) This is an action message. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi informed Ambassador on November 21 that he planned to attend the third International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Regional Security Summit in Manama, currently [...]	2006-11-22 10:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MU
06MUSCAT162	MFA ARAB CHIEF ON IRAN, PALESTINE, SYRIA [...] (C) In a February 5 meeting with Pol/Econ Chief, MFA Arab Affairs Chief Ambassador Ahmed al-Harthy expressed deep misgivings about the IAEA's decision to report Iran to the UN Security Council, fearing the move pushes a diplomatic solution further out of reach. He said recent Oman-Iran discus [...]	2006-02-08 08:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID KPAL PARM KNNP PINR XF MU
06MUSCAT1627	OMAN: MIXED SIGNALS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION [...] (U) Two events during the past week presented a sharp contrast between rhetoric and reality in terms of public expression in Oman. On November 19, Minister of Information Hamad bin Mohammed Al Rasdhi addressed the Oman Journalists Association (OJA) and stated unequivocally that "the press in O [...]	2006-11-26 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL ECPS KPAO MU
06MUSCAT1635	LABOR CAMPS FOR OMAN'S MIGRANT WORKERS [...] (C) Summary: Poleoff visited two privately-operated labor camps for migrant workers in the Muscat area. Workers he met live in crowded rooms with poor sanitation, and reported that they work long hours for low monthly wages. Many are paying off debts to recruiting agencies in their home count [...]	2006-11-27 12:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL ELAB SMIG MU
06MUSCAT1638	UPDATE ON OMANI ASSISTANCE TO LEBANON [...] No summary [...]	2006-11-27 13:32:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID LE MU
06MUSCAT1639	MEDIA REACTION: GEMAYEL ASSASSINATION, IRAQI SECTARIAN [...] SUMMARY: State daily "Oman" blames Israel's Lebanon policy for precipitating the Gemayel assassination; private paper "Al-Watan" says "foreign powers" are hindering solutions to Iraq's bloodshed; an "Al-Watan" columnist wants more "constructive criticism" in local media; Omani government shuts [...]	2006-11-27 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1646	SCENESETTER: VISIT OF AUSTR FOR EUROPE AND THE [...] (U) Greetings and welcome to Oman. My team and I look forward to your arrival on December 4 to promote the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement. In addition to your participation as the keynote speaker and panel participant in the December 6 U.S.-Oman FTA Awareness Conference, we have confirmed me [...]	2006-12-02 14:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON ETRD EAIR EIND PGOV PREL OTRA MU
06MUSCAT1657	AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES TRAFFICKING WITH MFA UNDER [...] (C) During a November 26 meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi, the Ambassador asked for an update on steps Oman has taken to address Trafficking in Persons (TIP) concerns, and reiterated Post's request for TIP-related statistics, including investigati [...]	2006-12-04 12:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ELAB KWMN PHUM PREL SMIG MU
06MUSCAT1658	OMAN COMMITS TO INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER SCANNING [...] (SBU) On December 3, Brigadier General Mahmood al-Kiyumi, Director General of Customs, Royal Oman Police (ROP),gave oral approval for Oman's public participation in the International Container Scanning Network (ICSN). Contacts at the ROP assured Post that the General's statement is sufficien [...]	2006-12-04 13:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PREL EWWT ASEC KHLS ECON MU
06MUSCAT1661	MEDIA REACTION: SECTARIAN STRIFE IN IRAQ, REGIONAL [...] SUMMARY: State daily "Oman" fears that Iraqi sectarian strife will lead to civil war and carries an appeal for international help in resolving regional conflicts; private daily "Al-Watan" thinks that external actors are driving tensions in Lebanon. END SUMMARY. -------- COVERAGE -------- [...]	2006-12-05 07:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1668	UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-06 12:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ETRD UNESCO MU
06MUSCAT1674	SUCCESSFUL USPTO IPR WORKSHOP CONCLUDES [...] The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) sponsored a successful MEPI-funded intellectual property rights workshop for judges, prosecutors, investigators, and customs officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Heritage and Culture, Office of Publi [...]	2006-12-10 10:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EIND PREL KIPR KMPI MU
06MUSCAT168	OMAN ONLINE: FTA AND LABOR RIGHTS, OMANI REACTION TO [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2006-02-08 13:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT1680	MEDIA REACTION: BAKER-HAMILTON REPORT, GCC SUMMIT [...] SUMMARY: Private daily "Al-Watan" hails the "positive" recommendations of the Baker-Hamilton report and criticizes the Israeli response to it. State-owned "Oman" says that this year's GCC summit should focus on solving domestic problems in Arab Gulf states. END SUMMARY. -------- COVERAGE [...]	2006-12-12 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1684	DIGITAL OUTREACH TO OMAN [...] (U) In response to Ref A, Embassy Muscat is happy to provide a brief list of popular web destinations for Omani surfers, preceded by some background that we hope will be of use to IIP's new Digital Outreach Team. END SUMMARY. --------------------------------- SKITTISH USERS UNLIKELY TO ENG [...]	2006-12-13 08:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECPS KISL KPAO OIIP PTER MU
06MUSCAT1685	OIL AND GAS ADVISOR UPBEAT ON OMAN PRODUCTION [...] (SBU) On December 10, Econoff discussed Oman's energy outlook with Khalifa bin Mubarak al-Hinai, technical advisor to the Minister of Oil and Gas. Hinai commented that contrary to popular concerns, Oman still had significant reserves to exploit. He noted that of the approximately 50 billion [...]	2006-12-13 09:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EPET EIND ECON MU
06MUSCAT1690	SCENESETTER: VISIT OF TREASURY A/S PATRICK O'BRIEN [...] (C) Greetings and welcome to Oman. My team and I look forward to your arrival on December 18 to discuss with government and private sector officials Oman's current anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts. Your visit will provide an excellent opportunity to press for Oma [...]	2006-12-13 13:49:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	EFIN ETRD PTER OTRA MU
06MUSCAT170	AMERICAN FILMS SHOWCASED IN ARAB CULTURAL CAPITAL [...] Summary: This year's Muscat Film Festival, January 21- 28, was held in conjunction with the month-long Muscat Festival to showcase Muscat as this year's Arab Cultural Capital. Taken together, these events provided an ideal platform for the Embassy to reach a substantial Omani audience numbe [...]	2006-02-08 14:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SCUL OEXC IZ MU
06MUSCAT1703	MEDIA REACTION: BAKER-HAMILTON REPORT, ISRAELI NUCLEAR [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" hopes that implementing the Baker-Hamilton report can "save" Iraqis; privately owned "Al-Watan" calls on the U.S. and Europe to shoulder their "responsibilities" towards Israel's nuclear program; a surprisingly outspoken editorial in "Al-Watan" calls the Omani [...]	2006-12-18 13:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1707	NEA A/S WELCH MEETING WITH OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER [...] (C) NEA A/S Welch met December 12 with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi in Muscat. Bin Alawi personally drove A/S Welch and the Ambassador to a meeting with Sultan Qaboos (septel),and then hosted a working lunch for them with participation from Foreign Ministry [...]	2006-12-20 07:21:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL PTER KPAL IR IZ SY MU
06MUSCAT1712	OMAN NONCOMMITAL ON UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-12-20 13:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD UNESCO MU
06MUSCAT1722	MORE PROMISED CHANGES TO OMAN'S LABOR LAWS [...] (C) On December 19, Minister of Commerce and Industry Ali Sultan Maqbool and Minister of Manpower Juma ali-Juma told Emboffs and representatives of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that they intend to issue new ministerial decisions to fulfill Oman's labor reform com [...]	2006-12-23 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
06MUSCAT1726	MEDIA REACTION: FTA AND OMANI PAY RAISE, CRITICISM OF [...] SUMMARY: Privately owned "Al-Watan" ties a royal decree raising civil-service wages to Oman's international economic policies including the U.S-Oman FTA; the same paper also criticizes closed Internet forum forum "Al-Sablah" for "crossing red lines." As Saudi King Abdullah visits Oman, state- [...]	2006-12-24 08:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT1728	SAUDI KING ABDULLAH'S VISIT TO MUSCAT [...] (C) During a December 24 meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi to discuss a range of regional issues (septels),Ambassador inquired about the visit of Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud to Oman. Bin Alawi stated that King Abdullah, who arrived to a red [...]	2006-12-26 12:12:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL SA MU
06MUSCAT1736	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER SHARES THOUGHTS ON SOMALIA [...] (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi told Ambassador on December 24 that Oman was not directly involved in efforts to resolve conflicts in either Somalia or Sudan. The Omani government does, however, strongly support Arab League (AL) endeavors to quell violence in bo [...]	2006-12-27 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER SO MU
06MUSCAT1737	NEA A/S WELCH ASSISTANT SECRETARY MEETING WITH [...] (C) NEA A/S WELCH, ACCOMPANIED BY AMBASSADOR, MET MINISTER OF THE ROYAL OFFICE GENERAL ALI BIN MAJID AL-MA'AMARI ON DECEMBER 12 FOR A BRIEF EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON REGIONAL ISSUES. THE VISIT, MOSTLY A COURTESY CALL ON ONE OF THE SULTAN'S MOST TRUSTED ADVISORS, FEATURED A HEALTHY DIALOGUE ON IRA [...]	2006-12-28 15:00:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KDEM KMPI IZ MU
06MUSCAT1738	NEA A/S WELCH MEETING WITH ROYAL OFFICE MINISTER [...] (C) NEA A/S WELCH, ACCOMPANIED BY AMBASSADOR, MET MINISTER OF THE ROYAL OFFICE GENERAL ALI BIN MAJID AL-MA'AMARI ON DECEMBER 12 FOR A BRIEF EXCHANGE OF IDEAS ON REGIONAL ISSUES. THE VISIT, MOSTLY A COURTESY CALL ON ONE OF THE SULTAN'S MOST TRUSTED ADVISORS, FEATURED A HEALTHY DIALOGUE ON IRA [...]	2006-12-28 15:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PREL KDEM KMPI IZ MU
06MUSCAT176	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/08/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's [...]	2006-02-11 06:15:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT191	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/11/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy' [...]	2006-02-12 14:16:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT192	SECURITY CONCERNS DAMPEN OMAN-IRAQ RELATIONSHIP [...] (SBU) Iraqi and Omani diplomats agree that security concerns are frustrating the growth of bilateral relations, but disagree over whether Iraq has requested assistance. A draft joint statement forming the basis of a new bilateral relationship has yet to be signed, and the next binational comm [...]	2006-02-13 04:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD PGOV PREL MU IZ
06MUSCAT193	UNESCO CONVENTION: OMAN [...] (SBU) The ratification of international conventions by Oman can be a time-consuming process. In light of Omani statements supporting USG interpretations of the UNESCO Convention and the pending ratification of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement, there is little reason to believe the Conventio [...]	2006-02-13 04:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD SCUL MU
06MUSCAT203	MEDIA REACTION: Economic Hopes for Hamas, Russia Hosting [...] The privately owned daily "al-Watan" published an editorial on February 8 entitled "Hamas and the Future": "The corruption that prevailed previously in the [Palestinians'] "Fatah" government was one cause of its downfall, to Hamas' benefit. One of the new government's priorities is the "Pal [...]	2006-02-13 13:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT204	SULTAN QABOOS' TOUR D'HORIZON [...] (SBU) Omani dailies gave extensive coverage on February 12 to a wide-ranging interview Sultan Qaboos granted to the influential Kuwaiti newspaper Al Siyasa ("Politics"). The Sultan shared his vision of Oman, his leadership principles, and his quest to balance the modern with the traditional in [...]	2006-02-13 13:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PREL OPRC PTER ETRD PINR ELAB MU
06MUSCAT207	GOVERNMENT CRITIC ALLEGES AMCIT AILING IN PRISON [...] (SBU) Recently released former parliamentarian Taybah al-Ma'wali claims that unsanitary prison conditions and poor medical care have caused a serious decline in convicted Amcit Rebecca Thompson's health. Her charges, however, are at variance with what Conoff and other independent visitors have [...]	2006-02-14 08:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC PHUM PGOV PREL SOCI MU
06MUSCAT217	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/15/2006 [...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 15 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that th [...]	2006-02-15 11:00:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT219	OMAN ONLINE: HEALTH CARE, A DISMISSAL, AND DENMARK [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2006-02-15 14:03:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT222	QUELLING VIOLENT REACTIONS TO OFFENSIVE CARTOONS: [...] (SBU) The Embassy delivered ref A demarche February 14 thanking the Omani government for its role in helping to calm public reactions to the offensive Danish cartoons and urging continued efforts to promote peaceful dialogue. To date, there have been no acts of violence stemming from the carto [...]	2006-02-15 15:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KISL KPAO PGOV XF MU
06MUSCAT229	SMALL STEP IN NATO-OMAN RELATIONSHIP [...] (C) In a February 18 meeting, MFA Chief of International Organizations Ambassador Talib bin Miran al-Raisi shared an update on Oman-NATO relations with Pol/Econ Chief. (Note: Oman and Saudi Arabia are the only two GCC states not to have joined the NATO Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI). E [...]	2006-02-19 12:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MARR XF MU
06MUSCAT23	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/04/2006 [...] (SBU) The Acting DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 4 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the Em [...]	2006-01-04 12:36:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT230	DEFEATING VENEZUELA FOR NON-PERMANENT UNSC SEAT: [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-19 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL GT VE MU
06MUSCAT231	OMAN FM RETURNING TO IRAN [...] (C) On February 18, MFA International Organizations Department Chief Ambassador Talib bin Miran al-Raisi affirmed to Pol/E Chief that Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi will "soon" be making a return visit to Tehran. Ambassador al-Raisi did not provide details on the pur [...]	2006-02-19 12:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP PARM ETTC IR MU
06MUSCAT232	UN COUNTERTERRORISM CONVENTIONS: STATUS REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-19 12:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER PREL MU
06MUSCAT234	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/19/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 19 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the [...]	2006-02-19 13:56:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT235	REACTIONS TO UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR'S REPORT, [...] (SBU) In a February 18 call on MFA Chief of International Organizations Ambassador Talib bin Miran al-Raisi, P/E Chief took the opportunity to register USG objections to the UN Special Rapporteur's Report on detainee conditions in Guantanamo Bay (ref A),as well as to use talking points (refs [...]	2006-02-19 14:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM ASEC KPAO IZ MU
06MUSCAT237	CWC HOST COUNTRY AGREEMENT UPDATE [...] (C) On February 18, Pol/Econ Chief called on MFA International Organizations Chief Ambassador Talib bin Miran al-Raisi to inquire on the status of Oman's reply to the Embassy's diplomatic note of July 27, 2005, conveying the USG's revised text of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) Host Coun [...]	2006-02-19 15:51:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM KTIA PREL MU
06MUSCAT25	OMAN ONLINE: STUDENTS HARASSED; SORRY TO SHAYKHA; [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2006-01-04 13:49:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT256	DELIVERED: POINTS ON UNSYG, PEACEBUILDING [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-21 14:44:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPKO UN MU
06MUSCAT257	MEDIA REACTION: SECTARIAN DANGERS IN LEBANON, LATEST ABU [...] Government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on February 17 under the title "Lebanon: Caution Is the Lesson from Past Conflict": "Political conflict and the resort to media statements by various powers is not in the best interest of the Lebanese, and on the contrary leads t [...]	2006-02-21 14:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU

06MUSCAT26	OMAN RESTRICTS BIRD IMPORTS IN RESPONSE TO AVIAN [...] In its efforts to prevent avian influenza from roosting in Oman, the government banned, through a November 2005 Ministerial decree, the importation of pet and wild birds from all countries. Oman issued its first ban on bird imports from selected European and Asian countries in April 2003, an [...]	2006-01-04 13:55:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD EAGR MU ESTH
06MUSCAT262	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/22/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's [...]	2006-02-22 11:54:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT268	CONDEMNATION OF THE AL-ASKARIYA SHRINE BOMBING [...] No summary [...]	2006-02-23 09:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER PGOV KPAO OPRC IZ MU
06MUSCAT27	FURTHER RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR RESETTLEMENT [...] (C) Subsequent to the Ambassador's December 5 meeting with MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi concerning the USG request for Omani assistance in resettling up to 15 Uighur detainees from Guatanamo (ref A),the Embassy reiterated the ref B request and background information to the Minist [...]	2006-01-04 13:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	MOPS PREL PTER PHUM PREF PINR MU
06MUSCAT270	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 02/25/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on February 25 to assess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the [...]	2006-02-25 14:50:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT276	2006 ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: OMAN [...] (SBU) The following responses are keyed to relevant sections of ref A paras 21-24. ----------------- PARA 21: OVERVIEW ----------------- A. There were isolated and unsubstantiated reports that persons were trafficked to, from, or within the country. B. The law does not prohibit tr [...]	2006-02-26 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	KCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB MU
06MUSCAT277	OMAN: A SIX-CORNERED SULTANATE [...] The Ambassador, along with officials from the Ministry of Manpower and Muscat's Higher College of Technology, opened Oman's sixth American Corner on February 21, 2006, an event that generated excellent press coverage. The College's Dean used the event to announce his short-term goal of incre [...]	2006-02-26 13:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO OIIP OPRC SCUL MU
06MUSCAT288	OMAN ONLINE: SECTARIAN STRIFE, MAHATHIR INTERVIEW [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While not totally free, nor wholly reflective o [...]	2006-03-01 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT289	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQI SECTARIANISM, MOSQUE BOMBINGS, [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on February 24 under the title "Stopping Turmoil in Iraq": "It seems the civil strife between Iraqi Shiites and Sunnis that has long been warned about has finally happened, through the bombing of mosques. Multi-national forces [...]	2006-03-01 13:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT290	MANGO DECLINE SPARKS GLOBAL PROJECT [...] The government of Oman will sponsor a five-year global mango classification project, which will enable the government to better identify which varieties of mango would be suitable for cultivation in Oman. Current production is down 60% since 1999, a result of fungal infestation and ground wat [...]	2006-03-01 13:55:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR PREL SENV MU
06MUSCAT291	TSUNAMI FEARS FOCUS OF FORUM [...] USG scientists raised seismic awareness and delivered the keynote address on establishing a tsunami warning system for the Indian Ocean basin during the third annual Gulf Seismic Forum in Muscat. The real threat of tsunami-generating seismic activity between the Omani and Pakistani coasts was [...]	2006-03-01 13:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	AORC TPHY KSCA SENV MU ESTH
06MUSCAT292	IRAQ STRIFE SPARKS DENUNCIATION, REFLECTION [...] (SBU) Foreign Minister Bin Alawi joined his GCC colleagues on February 24 in denouncing terrorism in Iraq in the wake of the Al-Askaria shrine bombing, while Oman's leading Arabic dailies also condemned the apparent effort to stoke civil war. Perhaps provoked by an "inappropriate" local Intern [...]	2006-03-01 14:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PTER KISL PINS PGOV IZ MU
06MUSCAT293	OMANTEL TO FACE FIXED-LINE COMPETITION [...] (SBU) A Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Commissioner predicted that Oman would issue a second fixed-line license within the next year, ending Omantel's monopoly. She also predicted that Oman would open up the value-added services sector within the next three months, but would no [...]	2006-03-01 14:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECPS EINV PREL MU YM
06MUSCAT294	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/01/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 1 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and agreed that the Emba [...]	2006-03-01 14:42:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT296	ENVIRONMENTAL MOU SIGNED [...] (SBU) Ambassador and Under Secretary of Commerce and Industry Ahmad bin Hassan al-Dheeb signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-related Memorandum of Understanding on Environmental Cooperation (MoU) during a February 26 ceremony at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). While other MOCI [...]	2006-03-01 15:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV ETRD PREL KPAO MU ESTH
06MUSCAT297	MFA CLARIFIES RELIGION NOTE, SAYS NOT DIRECTED AT [...] (SBU) Reportedly in reaction to diplomatic missions that had rented space for unsanctioned religious worship, the Foreign Ministry issued a broadly worded circular on February 18 reiterating standing regulations governing non-Muslim places of worship. MFA clarified points of concern to the Em [...]	2006-03-01 15:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PHUM CASC KIRF MU
06MUSCAT298	TAIWAN REP ON WHO, OMAN TIES [...] (U) See bio notes in para 4. 2. (C) In a February 28 meeting in a neutral location, Paul Yung-feng Hsu, head of the local "Taipei Economic and Cultural Office," solicited Pol/Econ Chief's help to encourage Oman to support Taiwan's bid for observer status at the World Health Assembly in May [...]	2006-03-01 15:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PINR EFIS EPET TW MU
06MUSCAT299	GOT WATER? [...] Oman's Director General of Water Resources outlined the government's water management efforts in the wake of scarce rainfall, high demand, and increasing groundwater salinity. He noted that cross-border water usage was a concern, but that Oman stood ready to collaborate with the UAE on solutio [...]	2006-03-01 15:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV PREL TPHY MU ESTH
06MUSCAT317	EMBASSY MUSCAT - 03/04/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 4 to assess the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's al [...]	2006-03-05 15:30:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT345	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, ISRAEL, AND FTA [...] Government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on March 3 under the title "What's Happening in Iraq?": "Military operations in Iraq have created a security vacuum and contributed to the escalation of sectarian conflicts that have not existed for hundreds of years. Iraqi society [...]	2006-03-08 13:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT346	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/08/2006 [...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 8 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already hei [...]	2006-03-08 14:25:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT350	GOVERNMENT REINS IN SQUATTERS [...] (SBU) The Omani government has taken action in recent weeks to remove illegal squatter farms that local tribes had built up over the past year in a remote semi-desert area in the southern Dhofar region. The steps were spurred by concerns over illicit water usage and the government's efforts t [...]	2006-03-10 19:48:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EAGR SENV PBTS PGOV SOCI MU
06MUSCAT357	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/11/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 11 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's a [...]	2006-03-12 08:53:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT382	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/15/2006 [...] (SBU) The DCM chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 15 to assess the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend, and in light of recent unsubstantiated threat reporting (references A and B). Noting no substantive changes in the local security env [...]	2006-03-15 14:57:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT383	U.S. BEEF BANNED IN OMAN [...] Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries have confirmed a ban on U.S. beef imports as a result of BSE reports. The question of when the ban might be lifted is still under study. End Summary. ---------------- U.S. BEEF BANNED ---------------- 2. On March 14, Econoff dis [...]	2006-03-15 15:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ETRD PREL MU ESTH
06MUSCAT384	MOTOROLA EYES RADIO TENDER [...] (SBU) Motorola expects to be one of three bidders for an upcoming tender for a $40-60 million national radio system in Oman. Motorola will be requesting USG advocacy in support of its bid. End summary. ----------- FAST TENDER ----------- 2. (SBU) On March 6, Econoff discussed Motorola [...]	2006-03-15 15:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ETRD ECPS PGOV PINR MU
06MUSCAT385	TWO AIRLINES BETTER THAN ONE? [...] (SBU) Profitable Oman Air plans to expand its medium and long-haul fleet with Boeing aircraft in a bid to compete directly with Gulf Air, as the latter relocates part of its operations from Abu Dhabi to Muscat's Seeb International Airport. End Summary. ------------ PROFIT FIRST ---------- [...]	2006-03-15 15:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR BEXP ETRD PREL MU
06MUSCAT386	INSTRUCTIONS ON HAMAS MEETINGS [...] (C) Ref A points were previously reviewed with MFA Arab Affairs Department Chief Ambassador Ahmed al-Harthi (ref B). Follow-up conversations with MFA officials and the overwhelming tenor of local media editorials have reconfirmed the Omani government's position that Hamas is the elected Palest [...]	2006-03-15 15:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL MU
06MUSCAT387	MESSAGE TO OIC ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT MEETING [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-15 15:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IO ETRD KISL KPAO PREL PTER XF MU
06MUSCAT388	JERICHO PRISON ATTACK DRAWS IRE AT U.S., UK [...] (U) The March 14 Israeli raid on Jericho Prison and seizure of Palestinian suspects drew strong condemnation in Omani newspaper editorials the following day. The independently owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" placed its editorial on the front page, asserting that Israel's actions were clearly il [...]	2006-03-15 15:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KPAL SOCI OIIP KMDR KPAO IS MU
06MUSCAT389	OMAN ONLINE: HUMAN RIGHTS, FOLEY KILLERS, AND PRISON [...] Summary: The Omani Internet message board "al-Sablah" is the liveliest and most comprehensive Arabic-language forum for political and social discourse in the country, touching on issues and personalities rarely addressed in the conventional media. While neither totally free nor wholly reflectiv [...]	2006-03-15 15:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO SOCI MU
06MUSCAT39	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/07/2006 [...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 7 to review the Embassy's security posture both following the local weekend and prior to a January 9-14 holiday closure (reftel B). Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environmen [...]	2006-01-07 14:06:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT390	OMAN RESPONSE TO FINCEN 314(A) NOTICE ON SYRIA [...] The government of Oman has formally requested clarification on the following points regarding reftel demarche on financial assets of persons implicated in the assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri: -- Pursuant to which principle can such an advisory notice be issued to financial i [...]	2006-03-16 06:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PTER KTFN MU
06MUSCAT396	BASIC SCIENCE AND MATH EDUCATIONCOLLABORATION: INTEREST, [...] This is an action message. Please see paragraph 76. ------- SUMMARY ------- 21. Embassy Muscat applauds USG plans to support science and mathematics education in the region and ssees excellent potential for numerous partnerships that would enable the reftel initiative to be successful [...]	2006-03-17 12:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAID ECON PREL SENV XF KMPI KPAO KGLB MU
06MUSCAT397	MESSAGE TO OIC ON ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT MEETING [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-17 13:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	IO ETRD KISL KPAO PREL PTER XF MU
06MUSCAT400	MEDIA REACTION: IRAN AND THE UN, PALESTINIAN WATER [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on March 10 under the title "The Iranian Nuclear Dossier and the UN Security Council": "The U.S. has successfully transferred this matter from a legal matter to a political one, now with the Security Council. The international [...]	2006-03-18 09:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT408	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/18/2006 [...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 18 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's alread [...]	2006-03-18 13:07:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT430	MEDIA REACTION: JERICHO PRISON RAID, HAMAS, DARFUR [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" penned an editorial on March 15 entitled "Saadat Is the Real Winner": "The comic Israeli operation at Jericho prison raises questions about what sort of mentality Israel is using to handle the Palestinian dossier. The scenes of Israelis [...]	2006-03-21 05:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT441	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/22/2006 [...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 22 to review the Embassy's security posture prior to the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's alread [...]	2006-03-22 10:52:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS ABLD MU EAC
06MUSCAT442	DEMARCHE ON ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT, MARCH 28-29 [...] No summary [...]	2006-03-22 10:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL XF MU
06MUSCAT443	OMAN DEPUTY PM PREPARED TO RECEIVE HAMAS OFFICIAL [...] (C) In a March 22 meeting with Charge and Pol/Econ Chief, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi said that Hamas political chief Khaled Meshaal is expected to come to Oman as part of his regional tour. While Oman has not previously had connections with Hamas, the Minister sai [...]	2006-03-22 11:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL MU
06MUSCAT445	FTA AWARENESS LACKING [...] Meetings with Omani Ministry of Commerce officials reveal that Oman does not yet have an FTA awareness campaign in place. Examples of how other FTA partners promoted their agreements, as well as BFIF assistance, would aid in promotion efforts. End Summary. ---------------------- CAMPAIGN [...]	2006-03-22 12:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ECON ETRD PREL MU
06MUSCAT449	OMAN FEEDBACK: PROLIFERATION AWARENESS TRAINING [...] (U) This is an action request for ISN/ECC - please see para 6. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) While the recent EXBS-sponsored Proliferation Awareness Technical Exchange (PAT) workshop raised awareness of proliferation materials, participants were keen on getting more practical experi [...]	2006-03-23 14:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC PARM KNNP KSTC PREL MU
06MUSCAT455	OMAN ASSURES DUTCH ON NATO RELATIONS [...] (SBU) In a March 21 confidential memo, acting "Allied Contact Point Ambassador" to Oman, Dutch Ambassador Annelies Boogaerdt, shared with Charge her readout of a March 15 meeting she conducted with the Foreign Ministry's International Organizations Department Chief Ambassador Talib bin Miran a [...]	2006-03-25 03:51:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR PREL PTER MU
06MUSCAT471	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 03/25/2006 [...] (SBU) The Charge chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on March 25 to review the Embassy's security posture following the local weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel A),and agreed that the Emba [...]	2006-03-26 04:05:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT473	OMAN NOMINATION TO USPTO PATENT ACADEMY [...] Per reftel request, Embassy received the following nomination for the May session of the USPTO Global Intellectual Property Academy on Patents: -- Batul bint Ja'far bin Sulaiman, Director of Drug Control, Ministry of Health. 2. Embassy requests confirmation that MEPI funds are availab [...]	2006-03-26 09:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD AORC ASEC KIPR OTRA KMPI MU
06MUSCAT48	UPDATES TO THE 2005 HUMAN RIGHTS COUNTRY REPORT [...] No summary [...]	2006-01-08 12:13:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL ELAB MU
06MUSCAT483	MEDIA REACTION: IRAQ, PALESTINIAN UNITY, AND ISRAELI [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on March 22 under the headline "Three Years of Bloodshed in Iraq": "Certainly the coalition forces that invaded Iraq did not anticipate the length of their stay there, having based their miscalculations on false assumptions. A [...]	2006-03-28 14:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT484	CONDITIONS, NOT BAN, ON U.S. BEEF IMPORTS [...] (U) On March 27, POLE Chief and Econoff delivered reftel A points to Ministry of Commerce and Industry Economic Advisor Said al-Riyami, who appeared unaware that the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries had ceased issuing permits for U.S. beef imports. Al-Riyami contacted the Ministry of Agr [...]	2006-03-28 15:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL ECON EAGR ETRD USDA USTR MU
06MUSCAT50	MEDIA REACTION: AMERICAN PRESSURE ON IRAN, ARAB MEDIA AS [...] The government-owned daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 8th under the title "Nuclear Weapons and Attacks Against Iran": "American threats from Secretary of State Rice to refer the Iranian nuclear file to the [U.N.] Security Council come in the framework of the unnecessary Americ [...]	2006-01-08 13:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT501	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/01/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 1 to review the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened se [...]	2006-04-01 14:34:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KVPR MU EAC
06MUSCAT502	COMMERCE MINISTER ASSERTS NO BEEF BAN OR [...] (U) This is an action cable for USTR. See para 6. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) In a March 29 meeting with EmbOffs, Minister of Commerce Maqbool Sultan responded to USG concerns over contemplated Omani conditions on U.S. beef imports by assuring that no ban or conditions were curren [...]	2006-04-02 06:20:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAGR ETRD ECON PREL MU
06MUSCAT503	SCENESETTER FOR U/S ROBERT JOSEPHÂ¥S VISIT TO MUSCAT [...] (C) Embassy Muscat warmly welcomes you to Oman. We are seeking high-level meetings with senior Omani foreign policy and security personnel with key roles on Iran policy, the Proliferation Security Initiative, and nonproliferation concerns. Your visit comes at a key moment in Oman's efforts to win C [...]	2006-04-02 09:39:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL MARR KNNP OTRA IR MU
06MUSCAT509	OMAN ROLLS OUT AVIAN FLU PLAN [...] Oman rolled out in February its much anticipated National Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan with a view toward promoting public awareness, and will conduct a series of simulations in the Dhofar region to test its effectiveness. As of April 1, Oman remains avian influenza-free, notwithstandi [...]	2006-04-03 10:10:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO KFLU ECON PREL MU ESTH
06MUSCAT510	EXBS: EXPORT CONTROLS PROGRAM PLAN FOR OMAN [...] In response to the Export Controls Program Plan for Oman (reftel A),Embassy Muscat offers the following feedback: -- As EXBS programming moves forward in Oman, it may be worth reconsidering the Advanced Legal/Regulatory Training and the Export Licensing workshops tentatively scheduled for [...]	2006-04-03 10:13:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETTC KSCT PREL MU
06MUSCAT512	PRIVATE SECTOR FORUM BOOSTS UNIONIZATION [...] (SBU) With considerable media attention, a leading Muscat businessman devoted the March 31 session of his influential discussion forum to promoting Oman's labor union movement. Union leaders addressed key CEO's on their growing pains, while one company exec suggested that Omani unions be permi [...]	2006-04-03 13:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT517	INNOVATION FRONT AND CENTER AT OMAN SUMMIT [...] Muscat hosted the 2006 World Summit on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from April 1-3, which brought together public and private leaders to discuss emerging trends in the global economy. The Minister of Commerce and Industry stressed innovation and entrepreneurship's importance to Oman's grow [...]	2006-04-03 15:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ECON EINV ENRG PREL MU
06MUSCAT518	NEW HERITAGE UNDERSECRETARY BRINGS PASSION, NEW IDEAS [...] Summary: Oman's newly appointed Undersecretary for Heritage at the Ministry of Heritage and Culture is a dynamic, American- educated leader with a strong entrepreneurial bent and a refreshingly informal approach. His eagerness to promote change - especially by integrating international-standa [...]	2006-04-04 04:00:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT524	TRADE MINISTER REAFFIRMS STRONG COMMITMENT TO FTA [...] (U) Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbul Sultan reiterated Oman's strong commitment to seeing the FTA through the Congressional review process, expressing Oman's readiness to ratify the agreement once U.S. deliberations are complete. End Summary. ----------------------- ADDRESSING FTA CON [...]	2006-04-04 09:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT527	HAMAS OFFICIAL VISITS OMAN [...] (C) Palestinian Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal arrived in Muscat April 2 for two days of meetings with Omani government leaders. A former senior USG official happened to witness Meshaal's arrival via a special flight from Qatar, noting that Meshaal was greeted in warm style at the airport by Min [...]	2006-04-04 11:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL MU
06MUSCAT531	OMAN COMMITS TO SIGNIFICANT LABOR REFORMS [...] (U) On March 26, Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbul bin Ali Sultan transmitted the following letter to Congressman Bill Thomas, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. Shared with the Embassy by a Min Commerce official, the letter is in response to questions raised about Oman's [...]	2006-04-04 14:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT539	GULF AIR PLANS NON-STOP TO PARIS, RENEWAL OF AGING FLEET [...] (SBU) On April 4, the Gulf Air Area Manager for Muscat, Bennet Stephens (protect) told the DCM that on April 6, Gulf Air charter planes would be bringing 250 French tour agents to Oman for a 4 day/5 night familiarization/marketing tour of the Sultanate, paid for and sponsored by the Omani Minis [...]	2006-04-05 08:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT553	PSI: EXPANDING PARTICIPATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST [...] (C) With other Omani officials unavailable to receive reftel demarche, Pol/Econ Chief raised the points on April 4 with Mohammed al-Hassan, Political Affairs Director for FM Yusuf bin Alawi. Taking on board the USG's points and pledging to pass them directly to the Minister, al-Hassan observe [...]	2006-04-05 13:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM KNNP MNUC PGOV PHSA PREL MU
06MUSCAT554	BIN ALAWI CONVOKES U.S., EU AMBASSADORS TO REVIEW MESHAAL VISIT [...] (C) Summary: The Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs delivered a three-point message to visiting Hamas Political Chief Khalid Meshaal on April 3-4: Hamas must concentrate on building a viable and stable Palestinian state; must join the PLO and (implicitly) submit to previous PLO agreemen [...]	2006-04-05 14:15:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT555	PRICING STRATEGY HARMS U.S. FIRM IN RADIO TENDER [...] (SBU) On April 5, Econoff discussed the upcoming nationwide radio system tender with Brigadier Hajji bin Adam al-Balushi, Director of Communications for the Internal Security Services (ISS). Al-Balushi confirmed that the ISS has invited only Motorola, Thales (France),and Rhode and Schwartz ( [...]	2006-04-06 10:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT577	CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHTS OMAN'S ENERGY CHALLENGES [...] At the Muscat-hosted 2006 Oil and Gas West Asia Exhibition and Conference on April 9, Omani government and oil company officials focused remarks on meeting Oman's energy needs and oil production challenges through increased investment in technology and human resources. Meanwhile, the Dolphin [...]	2006-04-10 13:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EPET ECON EINV ETRD MU
06MUSCAT588	LABOR FEEDBACK ON ILO VISIT, NEED FOR TECHNICAL [...] In meetings held April 3-4, an International Labor Organization (ILO) delegation met with Ministry of Manpower officials, employers and worker committee representatives to discuss ongoing labor reforms and proposed plans for technical assistance. Minister of Manpower Juma bin Ali bin Jumaa t [...]	2006-04-11 14:40:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD KMPI PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT589	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/11/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 11 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture prior to the local holiday weekend. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that [...]	2006-04-11 14:45:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT590	IRAN: FM SHARES NUCLEAR CONCERNS, QUESTIONS U.S. [...] (C) In his April 9 meeting with U/S Joseph, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi argued that rather than getting sucked into divisive debates about Iran's WMD capability a la Iraq, the U.S. needs to change the tack that has led to other recent conflicts and instead seek com [...]	2006-04-11 15:05:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC IR MU
06MUSCAT60	MEDIA REACTION: DEALING WITH IRAN, BERNARD'S BIAS, AND [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" published an editorial on January 15 under the title "The Iranian Nuclear File": "Escalating statements between Iranian and Western officials are not serving the goals of peace and security in a region that needs no additional problems. The Iranian [...]	2006-01-16 11:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT601	DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-16 11:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OPDC PREL PHUM KUNR MU
06MUSCAT602	URGING SIGNATURE AND RATIFICATION OF THE 2005 SUA [...] (SBU) During the course of an April 16 meeting with MFA International Organizations Department Chief Ambassador Talib Miran al-Raisi on other matters (septel),Ambassador encouraged Oman's signing and ratifying the 2005 Protocols to the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful [...]	2006-04-16 11:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EWWT PHSA PTER PARM PREL MNUC KTIA MU
06MUSCAT603	MFA REAFFIRMS PSI INTEREST, TAKING IRAN SERIOUSLY [...] (U) This is an action request for T, ISN - please see para 6. ------- Summary ------- 2. (C) Clarifying FM Bin Alawi's April 9 conversation with visiting U/S Robert Joseph, the MFA's Chief of International Organizations on April 16 reiterated to the Ambassador Oman's interest in parti [...]	2006-04-16 12:07:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC IR MU
06MUSCAT605	OMAN RATIFIES IAEA COMPREHENSIVE SAFEGUARDS, [...] (U) Sultan Qaboos issued royal decree 32/2006 on April 2, 2006, formally ratifying Oman's IAEA safeguards agreement and the Additional Protocol. This issue was the subject of Embassy and EU demarches in December 2004 (reftels). MFA Disarmament Affairs officer Abdullah al-Riyami confirmed to [...]	2006-04-16 12:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	TRGY KNNP PREL AORC MU
06MUSCAT611	MEDIA REACTION: THE QUARTET AND THE UN, IRANIAN NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-17 11:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT617	OMAN'S GRAND MUFTI SPEAKS TO SHIA, URGES UNITY [...] (U) Oman's top Ibadhi religious leader, Grand Mufti Shaykh Ahmed bin Hamad al-Khalili, addressed a capacity crowd of over 1300 people at Muscat's largest Shia mosque on April 15. Celebrating the recent birthday of the Prophet Muhammad but clearly having in mind the continuing sectarian violenc [...]	2006-04-17 12:48:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM SCUL KIRF PGOV KISL MU
06MUSCAT618	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF FM YUSUF BIN ALAWI [...] (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi will be in Washington, DC, approximately April 20-25 for meetings with Secretary Rice, Secdef Rumsfeld, USTR Portman and other Administration and Congressional officials, optimally to include Vice President Cheney. Secretary Rice la [...]	2006-04-17 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP MNUC KPAL PGOV XF MU
06MUSCAT620	CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION: MOU ON CHALLENGE [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-17 13:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM KTIA PREL MU
06MUSCAT622	FM UPDATE ON IRAN, PSI ATTENDANCE, AND U.S. VISIT [...] (C) FM Bin Alawi confirmed Omani attendance at upcoming PSI events in May and June, as suggested during the recent visit of U/S Joseph. Clarifying remarks on Iran, he said Oman harbors no illusions about Iranian actions but nevertheless cannot advocate actions that might trigger conflict. He [...]	2006-04-17 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC KNNP PGOV ETRD IR XF MU
06MUSCAT631	OMAN LAUNCHES E-GOVERNMENT CAMPAIGN [...] In an effort to further boost e-government efforts, the Sultanate launched its "eOman" campaign on April 15 through the unveiling of a new website, logo, and slogan. The government is raising public awareness of its e-initiatives in hopes of moving Oman increasingly toward a knowledge-based e [...]	2006-04-19 05:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECPS ECON TINT MU
06MUSCAT639	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/19/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 19 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened s [...]	2006-04-19 14:02:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT649	IRAN: OMANI PUBLIC STATEMENTS [...] (SBU) Oman's Foreign Ministry Under Secretary made a rare public statement on April 22, renewing Oman's call for a peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear crisis, while stating for the first time that force would only be permissible if sanctioned by the UN. End summary. 2. (SBU) Per ref A [...]	2006-04-24 07:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC OPRC IR MU
06MUSCAT66	OMAN'S 2006 BUDGET: SURPLUS FUELS INVESTMENT [...] (U) High oil prices in 2005 led to a record Omani budget surplus of $3.8 billion and a blistering GDP growth of 21.7 percent. The 2006 budget, announced on January 1, projects massive government spending on industrial and tourism projects that could produce a deficit as large as 6 percent of [...]	2006-01-18 09:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON EPET MU
06MUSCAT667	MEDIA REACTION: SUPPORTING PALESTINE; DEMOCRACY AND HAMAS; THE AMERICAN EMPIRE; BIN LADEN AND DAHAB [...] Privately owned Arabic daily "Al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) published an editorial April 21 under the headline "The Sultanate and the Commitment to Supporting the Palestinian Issue": "The Sultanate tirelessly dedicates itself to reaffirming its support for Arab and Islamic issues, chief amon [...]	2006-04-26 12:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT668	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 04/26/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the core Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on April 26 to assess the Embassy's overall security posture. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting, and agreed that the Embassy's already heightened s [...]	2006-04-26 13:03:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS KCRM MU EAC
06MUSCAT670	OMAN DENOUNCES DAHAB TERROR BOMBINGS [...] No summary [...]	2006-04-26 13:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KISL PTER OPRC EG MU
06MUSCAT671	MFA UNDER SECRETARY ON IRAN, HAMAS, IRAQ [...] (C) Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr reiterated to the Ambassador on April 25 Oman's paramount concern at finding a peaceful resolution to the Iranian nuclear standoff, expressing frustration that creative solutions and confidence-building measures are not being more aggressively p [...]	2006-04-26 14:38:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL MNUC IR IZ XF MU
06MUSCAT672	TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS DISCUSSIONS WITH OMAN [...] (SBU) In recent discussions with the Ambassador, Omani government officials pledged cooperation on trafficking in persons queries, including arranging a visit to a deportation detention facility in May. The Inspector General of the Royal Oman Police noted that 80-100 migrant smugglers are arr [...]	2006-04-26 14:44:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM KCRM SMIG ELAB PREL KPAO MU
06MUSCAT686	MEDIA REACTION: DIPLOMACY AND IRAN, DAHAB POLITICAL [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-01 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT687	SOMALI MIGRANTS: SMALL PROBLEM, BUT INCREASING [...] (U) Somali migrants infiltrating Oman from Yemen or by sea, often engaged in unskilled labor but sometimes accused of theft and confrontations with police, have sparked calls for government action from angry local residents and farmers in Southern Oman. Army patrols and police checkpoints have [...]	2006-05-02 05:27:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SMIG PREF PGOV PREL PINR SO MU
06MUSCAT701	OMAN "SUPPORTS" IRAN CANDIDACY TO UN HUMAN RIGHTS [...] (C) Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi indicated to Ambassador May 3 that Oman would support Iran's candidacy to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) if Tehran runs for a seat. The Under Secretary believes that including Iran on the Council will prove to be an effectiv [...]	2006-05-03 13:36:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	OPDC PREL PHUM KUNR MU
06MUSCAT702	OMAN CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE AT THE BMENA DEMOCRACY [...] (SBU) In a May 3 call on MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi, Ambassador shared reftel information on the BMENA Democracy Assistance Dialogue (DAD) and urged Omani official participation. The Under Secretary confirmed Oman's participation in earlier DAD events but did not know if Oman [...]	2006-05-03 13:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KDEM KMPI MU
06MUSCAT706	SAYYID BADR PREVIEWS GCC HEADS OF STATE [...] (C) MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi assured the Ambassador May 3 that Oman supports reconstruction efforts in Iraq, has forgiven all Iraqi debt, and will consider opening a diplomatic mission in Baghdad once the security situation there has improved. He indicated that Oman would sup [...]	2006-05-03 14:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PTER MOPS KNNP XF MU
06MUSCAT727	PRESIDENTIAL LETTER TO GCC LEADERS [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-08 14:07:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OPDC PREL MU
06MUSCAT728	SCENESETTER: VISIT OF EB DAS AMBASSADOR DAVID A. [...] Greetings and welcome to the Sultanate of Oman. My team and I look forward to your arrival on May 12 in conjunction with the USTDA Information and Communication Technology regional forum, May 14-16. In addition to conference activities, we are seeking a meeting with the Telecommunications R [...]	2006-05-08 14:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECPS ECON PGOV OTRA MU
06MUSCAT73	EMBASSY MUSCAT EAC - 01/21/2006 [...] (SBU) The Ambassador chaired a meeting of the full Emergency Action Committee (EAC) on January 21 to review the Embassy's security posture following a January 16-20 holiday closure. Members noted no substantive changes in the local security environment since the last meeting (reftel),and a [...]	2006-01-23 04:18:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	AEMR ASEC AMGT PTER CASC KSAC KHLS MU EAC
06MUSCAT733	OMANI FM CONFIRMS SUPPORT FOR IRAN'S CANDIDACY TO [...] (C) FM Bin Alawi reiterated to the Ambassador on May 9 that Oman feels obligated to support Iran's candidacy to the UN Human Rights Council as part of an OIC agreement on a slate of 13 states. The Ambassador urged Oman to reconsider and warned of USG disfavor over its decision. End summary. [...]	2006-05-09 15:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	UNGA OPDC PREL PHUM UNHRC KUNR IR MU
06MUSCAT734	OMANI FM ON IRAN DISCUSSIONS, GCC SUMMIT, FTA, AND [...] (C) In a May 9 meeting with Ambassador, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi summarized his recent trip to Europe, stating that while no one desires confrontation with Iran regarding its nuclear program, there is concern over Tehran's intent. Bin Alawi reported receiving a [...]	2006-05-09 16:29:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC ETRD IR MU
06MUSCAT739	MEDIA REACTION: GCC AND IRAN, DARFUR, ARAB REFORM, AND [...] The privately owned Arabic daily "al-Watan" (circulation 42,000) published an editorial on May 8 on "The GCC Countries and the Dangers of Nuclear Weapons": "During the GCC summit in Bahrain, the leaders demanded that Iran act responsibly towards its Gulf and Arab neighbors, as well as the i [...]	2006-05-10 11:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT744	OMAN FM ON US-ARAB ECONOMIC FORUM [...] The is an action message. Please see para 5. 2. In a May 9 meeting, the Ambassador briefed Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi on the upcoming U.S.-Arab Economic Forum in Houston from June 27-29 (reftel). The Ambassador described the Forum as a unique opportunity to [...]	2006-05-10 14:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP EAID ECON ETRD XF MU

06MUSCAT745	IMPLEMENTATION OF BOYCOTT STATUTES [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-10 14:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KBCT KIRF ABLD PHUM AL MU
06MUSCAT781	OMAN ESCHEWS DAMASCUS BOYCOTT MEET [...] (U) As reported in regional and international media, including by the Syrian Arab News Agency, Oman was not/not represented in a four-day conference of Israel Boycott Liaison Officers that began May 15 in Damascus. 2. (SBU) A senior contact in the Foreign Ministry reiterated to P/E Chief Ma [...]	2006-05-16 11:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KBCT KIRF PHUM AL IS MU
06MUSCAT782	EMBASSY MUSCAT NOMINATION FOR LABOR DIPLOMACY AWARD [...] U.S. Embassy Muscat is pleased to nominate Pol/LaborOff Cynthia L. Plath for the 2006 Labor Diplomacy Officer of the Year Award in recognition of her outstanding support of USG labor and human rights policies in Oman. Her dedication, initiative and responsive reporting were invaluable to the [...]	2006-05-16 11:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER ELAB MU
06MUSCAT784	MEDIA REACTION: USTDA CONFERENCE, PALESTINIAN UNITY, [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) highlighted this week's USTDA-sponsored conference on Information Communications Technology (ICT) in its May 14 editorial, "Communications in the Middle East and Developing Skills": "The conference that His Excellency Ahmad Macki, [...]	2006-05-16 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT792	MILITARY LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST SOMALI [...] (C) Reflecting growing public concern over violent incidents involving infiltration by Somali and Yemeni illegal migrants across the Oman-Yemen border, the Omani army, air force, special forces and police have launched operations in Oman's southern Dhofar region that have reportedly already sw [...]	2006-05-17 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PINS PREF MOPS PREL SMIG KCRM SENV SO MU
06MUSCAT793	LABOR UPDATE FOR US-OMAN FTA HEARINGS [...] The Ministry of Manpower confirmed on May 13 that it is researching and preparing ILO-consistent legislation to meet recent labor reform commitments for ratification of the US-Oman Free Trade Agreement. Labor committee members and government officials assert that, in practice, the government [...]	2006-05-17 14:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ELAB ETRD PGOV PHUM MU
06MUSCAT809	OMAN WELCOMES NEW IRAQI GOVERNMENT [...] Government-owned Oman News Agency reported May 23 the Sultanate's official comments hailing the formation of a new Iraqi government: "Oman welcomed today the forming of the new Iraqi government, expressing its hope for the government to be able to find solutions to political issues that Iraq [...]	2006-05-23 12:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PGOV KDEM KPAO OPRC IZ MU
06MUSCAT815	MEDIA REACTION: GCC SECURITY; OMANI OFFICIAL VISIT TO [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) carried an editorial by an Omani columnist Awadh Baqwair on May 16 entitled "The Role of GCC in Preserving Security in the Gulf": "Due to the precarious security environment in Iraq, the issue of regional stability is becoming a to [...]	2006-05-24 07:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT823	DEMARCHE IN ADVANCE OF NAM MINISTERIAL MEETING MAY [...] No summary [...]	2006-05-24 11:11:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	KNNP PREL AORC IAEA UNSC IR MU
06MUSCAT841	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER: TIME NOT RIGHT FOR GCC [...] (C) The timing is not right for an Oman-led GCC mission to Tehran, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi told the Ambassador in a late evening meeting May 26. He predicted that such a mission, if not properly planned and timed, would entangle GCC governments in unproductive [...]	2006-05-29 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PARM PREF IR IZ LY MU
06MUSCAT846	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: STATE-OWNED DAILY CALLS FOR ARAB [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) carried an uncharacteristically ringing call for Arab support for Iraq's new government in its May 27 editorial, "The New Iraqi Government and the Importance of Arab Support." The piece stands out both for its strongly worded eloque [...]	2006-05-30 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT847	OMAN REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO U.S. BEEF IMPORTS [...] In a May 24 note verbale, Oman reaffirmed its April 4 commitment to permit the importation of U.S. beef. The text of the note verbale issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is below. 2. Begin informal translation: This Ministry would like to inform the Embassy that the concerned aut [...]	2006-05-30 13:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON EAGR ETRD MU ESTH
06MUSCAT850	OMAN STILL MULLING HCOC [...] The Embassy delivered reftel demarche and information to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on April 29, encouraging Oman's subscription to the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) and attendance at the June 22-23 HCOC Fifth Regular Meeting in Vienna. 2. [...]	2006-05-31 09:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA MU
06MUSCAT851	RARE PUBLIC PROTEST BY TEACHERS, GRADUATES [...] (SBU) In a rare protest on May 28, approximately 200 teachers and graduates from government-operated Colleges of Education (CoE) gathered in front of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and demanded to speak with the minister, Yahya bin Saud al-Salimi, about diminishing promotions for teachers and [...]	2006-05-31 09:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM SOCI PGOV ELAB PINS MU
06MUSCAT852	COMMERCE MINISTER CONCERNED ABOUT FTA, DESCRIBES [...] (C) Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool Sultan, long impatient over the slow pace of Free Trade Agreement ratification in Congress, claims he has abandoned hope of any progress and is contemplating suspending the work of Oman's expensive advisers in Washington until prospects improve. Th [...]	2006-05-31 09:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD PREL ELAB KBCT EPET PINR IR MU
06MUSCAT853	OMAN SEEKS ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING FOR HIGH-PROFILE SHIP [...] This is an action request; please see paragraph 6. 2. SUMMARY: Building on the success of Oman's participation in the 2005 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Sultanate plans to raise its profile in the U.S. by sending a tall ship to at least three East Coast ports in July 2007. The visit [...]	2006-05-31 10:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV PREL OVIP SCUL KPAO OEXC MU
06MUSCAT857	MEDIA REACTION: LONDON IRAN DISCUSSIONS, PRE-EMPTIVE [...] The government-owned Arabic daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) carried an editorial on May 24 entitled "London Meetings and the Iranian Nuclear Dossier": "The London meeting, which includes intensive talks with multiple parties, has the potential to forge a unified stance regarding the Irania [...]	2006-05-31 11:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT858	HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST SPEAKS TO FOREIGN MEDIA, [...] (C) Former parliamentarian and human rights activist Taybah al-Ma'wali told foreign media and the Embassy in May that she fears for her safety and alleges that Oman's Internal Security Service (ISS) is collecting evidence to make another case against her. Ironically, at the same time as grant [...]	2006-05-31 11:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL SOCI PINR MU
06MUSCAT859	MINISTER OF MANPOWER REPORTS RAPID LABOR REFORM [...] (SBU) In a May 31 meeting, the Minister of Manpower showed the Ambassador completed draft legislation of all labor reform commitments made to Congress by the Minister of Commerce and Industry. The Minister reiterated his commitment to complete the reforms ahead of time and said that it was no [...]	2006-05-31 12:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB ETRD PGOV KCRM KMPI PHUM MU
06MUSCAT868	OMAN'S FM REPORTS INITIAL IRANIAN RESPONSE TO USG [...] (C) Omani FM Yusuf bin Alawi personally contacted Iranian Security Council Secretary Larijani and FM Mottaki in the hours following announcement of the USG initiative toward Iran. While Mottaki was tight-lipped, Larijani offered a negative reaction to the U.S. announcement, saying that it ign [...]	2006-06-01 08:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC OPRC IR MU
06MUSCAT869	OMAN PUBLIC STATEMENT SUPPORTS USG INITIATIVE TO [...] (SBU) Per ref A assurance from FM Yusuf bin Alawi, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a public statement June 1 welcoming the USG's May 31 proposal to open conditional negotiations with Iran (ref B). The statement, which follows, was reported by the government-owned Oman News Agency [...]	2006-06-01 08:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL OPRC MNUC IR MU
06MUSCAT871	INVESTMENT PROMOTION CHIEF DECLINES FORUM [...] (SBU) Reflecting growing Omani concern about Congressional deliberations on the Free Trade Agreement (ref A),the Executive President of Oman's Investment Promotion office declined an invitation to participate in the June U.S.-Arab Economic Forum. Further FTA ratification delays will likely h [...]	2006-06-04 07:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD BEXP PREL MU
06MUSCAT879	OMAN QUESTIONS NEVADA TEST EXPLOSION [...] (SBU) In a June 4 meeting requested by MFA Disarmament Affairs officer Abdullah al-Riyami, Pol/Econ Chief addressed a number of Omani concerns regarding the high explosives test previously scheduled to take place in Nevada on June 6 known as "Divine Strake" (ref A). Al-Riyami specifically inqu [...]	2006-06-05 04:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL KTBT KTIA PINR MU
06MUSCAT881	TELECOM INCUMBENT READIES FOR FIXED-LINE COMPETITOR [...] (SBU) Omantel is focusing on expanding its fixed-line subscriber base by promoting enhanced services and considering flexible Internet access options. The move is intended to strengthen Omantel's position before competition is introduced in the fixed-line sector. For security-related and eco [...]	2006-06-05 06:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECPS ECON EINV MU
06MUSCAT887	DEMARCHE ON NAM STATEMENT CONCERNING IRAN NUCLEAR [...] (SBU) The Embassy delivered ref A points on June 3 to the Foreign Ministry expressing the USG's serious disappointment with the Non-Aligned Movement statement in support of Iran's nuclear program at the Ministerial meeting in Kuala Lumpur. P/E Chief previewed the USG position on June 1 with the [...]	2006-06-05 11:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL IR MU
06MUSCAT896	LOFTY AIRLINE PLANS REMAIN INTACT [...] (SBU) Heady expansion plans for both Gulf Air and Oman Air remain on track. While it is still unclear if the Omani market, and Muscat's undersized airport, can support such lofty ambitions, the commitment of both airlines to Oman appears firm. End Summary. ---------------------- Gulf Air [...]	2006-06-05 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR BEXP ECON PREL MU
06MUSCAT903	NOMINATION FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD: AES [...] Embassy Muscat is pleased to nominate AES Barka for the Secretary's 2006 Award for Corporate Excellence. AES Barka's SIPDIS pivotal role in meeting Oman's increased electricity and water demands through private sector generation, and its strong commitment to corporate governance, community [...]	2006-06-06 10:36:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON BEXP ELAB ENRG KSEP SENV AMGT MU
06MUSCAT904	READOUT ON SULTAN'S JUNE 5 MEETING WITH IRAN FM [...] (C) Iranian FM Mottaki assured Sultan Qaboos in a June 5 meeting that Iran will give careful study to the incentive package that EU foreign policy chief Solana will deliver on June 6, as well as to the USG's May 31 offer. He offered no indication of where Tehran is leaning. Mottaki reassured [...]	2006-06-06 13:20:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC SENV PINS IR IZ MU
06MUSCAT905	PORT, BORDER SECURITY A TOP OMANI PRIORITY [...] (SBU) In the wake of recent security incidents on ships that have visited the Port of Salalah, an Omani transportation official says there will soon be significant improvements in port and border security. Oman also continues to mull the creation of a new Homeland Security-type ministry. The [...]	2006-06-06 13:41:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KSTC ASEC PREL KHLS EWWT MU
06MUSCAT906	ENHANCING ECONOMIC FREEDOM IN OMAN [...] At a recent seminar, representatives from business, government, and academia discuss how Oman could improve its economic freedom ranking. Participant viewpoints on business regulations, free trade, and government size, among other topics, will be incorporated into an action plan for review by [...]	2006-06-06 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON BEXP BTIO ETRD TINT PGOV MU
06MUSCAT907	TIP: OMAN DISMAYED BY TIER 2 WATCH LIST RANK [...] (C) Following the June 5 delivery of the 2006 Trafficking in Persons report to the Foreign Ministry, the MFA Under Secretary roundly condemned the U.S. text in a June 6 phone SIPDIS call with the Ambassador. Calling the report "unfair and arrogant," he accused the USG of ignoring Oman's pro [...]	2006-06-06 13:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV MU
06MUSCAT910	MEDIA REACTION: U.S.-IRAN INITIATIVES, THE LESSONS OF [...] State papers voiced strong support for proposed U.S.-Iran dialogue, along with concern about the possibility of military escalation. Private daily Al-Watan accuses the U.S. of insincerity for promising to hold U.S. troops accountable for alleged Iraqi massacres while failing to impose harsh s [...]	2006-06-07 10:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT916	OMANIS GRUMBLE OVER ALLEGED USG REMARK ON STRAIT [...] (SBU) In recent days, popular Omani on-line message board al-Sablah has featured animated and overwhelmingly negative reactions to a USG official's alleged remark about the Strait of Hormuz on the al-Jazeera television network. Allegedly responding to statements from Iran that it could close o [...]	2006-06-07 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MARR PREL KBCT EWWT OPRC IR MU
06MUSCAT939	HCOC: OMAN CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE AT VIENNA, STILL [...] No summary [...]	2006-06-11 11:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA MU
06MUSCAT94	LONDON CONFERENCE FOR AFGHANISTAN: OMAN ATTENDANCE [...] (U) The Embassy delivered demarche and background papers (reftels) to the Foreign Ministry on January 25, encouraging Oman's attendance at the London Conference and pledge for Afghanistan reconstruction. 2. (SBU) UK Deputy Head of Mission Charles Hill informed us on January 24 of his ongoin [...]	2006-01-25 14:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAID PREL PGOV AF MU
06MUSCAT942	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: DEATH OF ABU MUSAB AL ZARQAWI [...] On June 9, all English and Arabic-language press carried front-page agency reports on the death of Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, along with the postmortem photograph. Government-owned, Arabic- language "Oman" (circ. 38,000) headlined "Rejoicing in the United States, Europe, and Israel over Zarqawi's [...]	2006-06-11 12:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT945	PSI: OMAN STUDYING POLAND INVITE [...] (SBU) Foreign Ministry Disarmament Affairs officer Abdullah al-Riyami confirmed to Pol/Econ chief June 11 that Oman has received the official Polish invitation to attend the June 23 Proliferation Security Initiative High-Level Political Meeting (refs A-C),including information regarding on-li [...]	2006-06-11 13:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MNUC PARM PHSA PREL KNNP PL MU
06MUSCAT948	OMAN COMMITTED TO PROTECTING IPR; SOME CONCERNS [...] (U) The Omani government remains committed to protecting IPR, as evidenced by the recent confiscation of pirated media and the hosting of a regional IPR seminar. Omani officials welcome further technical assistance from U.S. counterparts to help improve the Sultanate's IPR regulations and enf [...]	2006-06-12 05:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON KIPR ECPS MU
06MUSCAT949	RELIGIOUS VOLUNTEERS DISCUSS TIP ISSUES [...] (SBU) Religious leaders and charitable organization volunteers recently shared their views on trafficking in persons in Oman. Though they argue Oman's TIP problem is small in comparison to its neighbors, all are calling for prompt government action to enforce Oman's labor law, increase oversi [...]	2006-06-12 08:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KCRM KWMN PHUM PGOV ELAB MU
06MUSCAT952	MILITARY'S ANTI-INFILTRATOR OPS END IN SOUTH [...] (S) According to senior military officials in the Royal Oman Army and Sultan's Special Force, military operations in Oman's southern Dhofar region to sweep up illegal Somali and other infiltrators have ceased as of early June. When they began in late April, the operations were primarily focuse [...]	2006-06-12 11:26:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PINS PREF SMIG MOPS KCRM SO MU
06MUSCAT953	OMAN WELCOMES GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE, WARSAW PSI [...] (S) Charge delivered ref A non-paper and talking points June 12 in a meeting with Acting Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. Sayyid Badr welcomed the initiative to establish the Gulf Security Dialogue, and said he would review the points presented in the non-paper. 2. (SBU) Recalling [...]	2006-06-12 12:21:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL PTER MOPS MARR MU
06MUSCAT954	OMAN REAFFIRMS NO ISRAELI BOYCOTT, DENOUNCES [...] (SBU) In separate meetings with Emboffs, Omani officials denounced a Jerusalem Post article alleging the application of the Arab League boycott in Oman. The government plans to respond formally to a Congressional inquiry on the matter, but will not comment publicly. End Summary. ---------- [...]	2006-06-12 13:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD KBCT OPRC PREL IS MU
06MUSCAT955	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAEL'S TARGETED ASSASSINATIONS, [...] SUMMARY: Daily newspaper "Oman" condemns Israel's targeted assassinations and questions U.S. motives for humanitarian intervention, "Al-Watan" supports Palestinian "self defense." Gadfly columnist Essa al-Zedjali of "The Times" calls democracy a guise for U.S. interests. Limited coverage of [...]	2006-06-12 13:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT963	OMAN REJECTS MEPI ELECTION PROGRAMS [...] (SBU) Acting Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi conveyed on June 12 Oman's decision to disallow MEPI-funded programming related to elections and "internal politics," including the voter education aspects of a new IRI program that was set to begin this month. MEPI programs in less sensiti [...]	2006-06-14 09:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KDEM KMPI KWMN MU
06MUSCAT97	MEDIA REACTION: BARRIERS TO A HAMAS GOVERNMENT, BIAS [...] The privately owned Arabic daily newspaper "al-Watan" published a January 17 editorial entitled, "What Comes after Courtesies?": "As a diplomatic courtesy, during his visit to Ramallah, Spain's foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos expressed his respect for Palestinian democracy and candid [...]	2006-01-26 10:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KPAO KMDR OIIP MU
06MUSCAT982	MINISTER OF AWQAF APPRECIATES OUTREACH, SEEKS [...] (U) Oman's Minister of Awqaf expressed his appreciation for recent U.S. military outreach efforts involving an exchange of visits. He noted that such cultural dialogue benefits both countries and advances mutual goals of promoting tolerance. In the context of Muscat as "Cultural Capital of t [...]	2006-06-18 12:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL KISL SOCI MASS KIRF SCUL MU
06MUSCAT989	PSEG TO SELL OMAN UTILITY INVESTMENT [...] (U) Contains business proprietary information - please protect. 2. (SBU) On June 17, PSEG officials Nelson Garcia, Vice President, Generation and Technical Services, and Hal Sunar, Business Director, Development and Management, informed Econoff that the company would be divesting itself fro [...]	2006-06-19 11:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	MU NOTAG
06MUSCAT990	COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS KEY TO GULF AIR PURCHASE [...] (SBU) Conversations with the Minister of Transportation and Communications and the Under Secretary for Civil Aviation Affairs indicate that Gulf Air's upcoming purchase of aircraft will be based on purely commercial grounds, with fuel efficiency being the top concern. While careful not to tip [...]	2006-06-19 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP EAIR ECON ETRD PREL BA MU
06MUSCAT991	MEDIA REACTION: NUCLEAR POLLUTION IN THE GULF, IRAQ [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned daily "Oman" worries about nuclear pollution in the Gulf and supports Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki's reconciliation initiative. "Al-Watan" is skeptical about prospects for an international investigation into the alleged Israeli shelling of a Gaza beach. Online discu [...]	2006-06-19 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
06MUSCAT993	TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATION MINISTER SETS SIGHTS [...] (U) Contains business proprietary information - please protect. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) The Ambassador called upon the Transport and Communications Minister to review recent developments in the sectors and to advocate for Gulf Air's purchase of Boeing aircraft (ref A). The Mi [...]	2006-06-20 05:39:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON BEXP EAIR ECPS ELTN MU
06MUSCAT999	OMAN REACTION: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL DEMARCHE [...] (C) In a June 20 call on Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi, the Ambassador raised reftel points, urging that the inaugural session of the new UN Human Rights Council not get bogged down in divisive debate over particular countries when more basic decisions about the new [...]	2006-06-20 13:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM MU
06PARIS4213	UNESCO SEMINAR TACKLES ISSUE OF INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE WITH [...] SUMMARY AND COMMENT: At a UNESCO International Seminar entitled "New Stakes for Intercultural Dialogue" academics, diplomats, and artists predominantly from Europe and the Arab world discussed cross-cultural communication, the role of the city in intercultural dialogue, and the unique experie [...]	2006-06-19 16:30:00	Embassy Paris	UNCLASSIFIED	SCUL KISL MU AORC UNESCO
06STATE93016	(U) ISLAMIC FINANCE (C-TN6-00207) [...] (C) AS POSTS ARE AWARE, POLICY MAKERS ARE INTERESTED IN THE GROWTH AND IMPLICATIONS OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, WHICH OFFER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH ISLAMIC LAW, WHICH FORBIDS PAYING OR RECEIVING INTEREST, MANDATES THAT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS BE BASED ON REAL ECON [...]	2006-06-07 23:17:00	Secretary of State	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR ECIN EFIN AL BA BK EG ID KU MU MY PK QA SA
07AMMAN3004	JORDANIAN FM LIKELY TO ATTEND GCC+2 [...] (SBU) Polcouns delivered reftel demarche on 7/14 to Thamer Adwan, Director of the Foreign Minister,s private office. (Note: FM Al-Khatib was in transit in Europe on his way back from King Abdullah,s visit to Canada. End note.) 2. (C) Adwan expressed satisfaction at the senior level of USG r [...]	2007-07-15 09:52:00	Embassy Amman	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV BA EG JO KU MU QA SA AE
07DUBAI282	NEW UAE-OMANI BORDER FENCE AIMED AT STOPPING ILLEGAL [...] (SBU) Poleconoffs met with Fahem Abdullah al-Habsi, the Customs Center Manager at Saqr Port in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) on March 28. During the course of discussions about Saqr Port (reftel A) al-Habsi commented on the UAE-Oman border on the Musandam Peninsula and illegal immigrants. 2.(C) Accor [...]	2007-04-26 08:33:00	Consulate Dubai	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINS PBTS MU AE
07MUSCAT1004	FOREIGN WORKERS ENGAGE IN VIOLENT PROTEST [...] (C) Summary: Low-skilled workers from India and Nepal employed by a Muscat-area cleaning company recently protested over alleged contract violations and poor living conditions in the company-owned and operated housing compound. The workers created a disturbance, and Omani security forces repo [...]	2007-10-31 08:02:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU
07MUSCAT1006	DEMARCHE ON UNGA RAPE RESOLUTION: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-10-31 12:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNGA MU
07MUSCAT1007	OMANI BANKS REPORT SOLID PROFITS [...] (SBU) Oman's banking sector reported solid profit growth for January-September 2007, reflecting the economy's continued strong performance as a result of high oil and real estate prices. In spite of the good news, the Central Bank is keeping a wary eye on consumer lending practices. End Summ [...]	2007-10-31 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON MU
07MUSCAT101	TERRORIST LIST: OMAN RESPONSE [...] No summary [...]	2007-01-31 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER MU
07MUSCAT1011	OMAN'S SME OFFICE INTERESTED IN ASSISTANCE [...] The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has established a new office dedicated to coordinating Oman's various Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) programs. The SME Director General has requested USG technical assistance in helping his directorate accomplish their mission. End Summary. -- [...]	2007-11-03 08:26:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON KMPI MU
07MUSCAT1012	U.S.-OMAN MEETING IN THE HAGUE ON CWC HOST COUNTRY [...] (SBU) Pol-Econ Chief met on November 3 with Abdullah al-Riyami, Deputy Director of the Department of International Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to confirm a proposed meeting in The Hague between the Omani and U.S. delegations to the conference of the states parties to the Chemi [...]	2007-11-03 13:00:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL KTIA CWC MU
07MUSCAT1013	RESEARCH CAPACITY LACKING IN OMAN [...] Oman's lack of research capacity stands to hinder its drive toward doubling the Sultanate's GDP by 2020, according to an international consulting firm hired by the country's Research Council. The firm recommended that the government build research programs around the water, energy, petrochemi [...]	2007-11-04 06:42:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON TNGD TPHY MU
07MUSCAT1014	RESOURCE NATIONALISM NOT EVIDENT IN OMAN [...] (C) The growth of resource nationalism is not evident in Oman. The government controls majority stakes in Oman's primary energy production companies in long-term partnerships with foreign firms, and actively seeks further foreign investment to augment output in both the oil and gas sectors. [...]	2007-11-04 06:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET PGOV MU
07MUSCAT1016	GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW PUBLIC VIEWING OF OFFICIAL [...] The Omani government recently promulgated Royal Decree 60/2007, authorizing the creation of the National Authority for Documents and Archives to manage official documents. Under this decree, the newly-established authority, to be temporarily supervised by the Minister of Heritage and Culture, [...]	2007-11-04 13:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PGOV SOCI MU
07MUSCAT102	OMANI MFA UNDER SECRETARY ON ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT [...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al Busaidi told the Ambassador on January 31 that the next Arab League Summit would be held in Riyadh in late March. According to Sayyid Badr, Saudi King Abdullah had insisted that the summit be held in Riyadh, rather than in Sharm [...]	2007-01-31 13:36:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL YE MU
07MUSCAT1026	POST-ELECTION ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENTS [...] (C) Many Omanis continue to comment favorably on the successful October 27 national elections for Oman's Majlis al-Shura. Approximately 70% of the new Majlis member hold a bachelor's degree or higher. According to contacts, some vote-buying did occur and a few voters in several districts re [...]	2007-11-07 11:49:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINT PGOV KDEM KMPI KWMN MU
07MUSCAT1027	DRAFT MOU ON GAS PRODUCTION WEIGHTED TOWARD IRAN [...] (S) Embassy has obtained a draft working copy (used by an Iranian delegation visiting Muscat) of the May 14, 2007, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and the Oman Oil Company (OOC),which outlines the scope of bilateral cooperation on natural gas. [...]	2007-11-07 12:23:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL ECON EPET IR MU
07MUSCAT103	OMANI-SAUDI INITIATIVE TO CONVENE SOMALIA [...] (C) During a January 31 meeting with the Ambassador, Omani Foreign Ministry Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al Busaidi said that Sultan Qaboos and Saudi King Abdullah had discussed and tentatively agreed to convene a conference in Riyadh to help stabilize Somalia and shore up the Somali Transitio [...]	2007-01-31 14:40:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER SO MU
07MUSCAT1034	SULTAN QABOOS TO NEW OMAN MAJLIS: STATUS QUO JUST [...] (C) Sultan Qaboos delivered his annual address opening the Majlis Oman on November 6. During the relatively rare public speaking engagement, the Sultan tipped his hat to the work of the Majlis and expressed appreciation for voter participation in the recent national elections (refs A, B). How [...]	2007-11-12 13:23:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KDEM MU
07MUSCAT1035	MINISTER AGREES ONUS ON OMAN TO COMPLETE FTA [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 9. 2. (C) On November 11, the Ambassador met with Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool bin Ali Sultan to deliver reftel letter from USTR Susan Schwab and gain an update on pending U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) action items. In [...]	2007-11-13 08:11:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT1036	MINISTER REMINDED OF IRAN SANCTIONS ACT [...] (C) In light of ongoing discussions between Oman and Iran regarding joint oil and gas projects (reftel),the Ambassador reminded Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool bin Ali Sultan on November 11 of the provisions of the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA). (Note: The Minister also serves as chairm [...]	2007-11-13 08:15:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EINV ECON EPET PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT1037	MINISTER STAYS THE COURSE ON PRICE INCREASES [...] (C) On November 11, the Ambassador discussed the impact of recent price increases with Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool bin Ali Sultan. The Minister stated that the government was concerned with the hikes, especially with respect to rents. (Note: For example, one survey reported ren [...]	2007-11-13 08:18:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON PGOV SOCI MU
07MUSCAT1040	OMANIS SPEAK OUT ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY [...] (C) In attempt to get an unvarnished view of U.S. foreign policy from well-educated Omanis, who are normally reluctant to openly share their opinions on political topics, the Ambassador convened on November 6 the first of a planned series of small-scale discussion groups. Entitled "First Tue [...]	2007-11-13 11:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL KDEM MU
07MUSCAT1046	WORKERS INVOLVED IN LABOR PROTEST DEPORTED [...] (C) Three weeks after a reportedly violent demonstration by 500-600 Indian and Nepalese workers of the al-Nebha cleaning company against alleged contract violations and poor living conditions (reftel),contacts report that there have been no further protests and that the situation at the comp [...]	2007-11-14 11:13:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB MU
07MUSCAT105	HEALTH MINISTRY CONFIRMS US PHARMACEUTICAL PATENT [...] In response to U.S. pharmaceutical company concerns (reftel),Econoff arranged for a January 30 teleconference between Dr. Batool Jaffer Suleiman, Director of Rational Drug Use, Ministry of Health, and Samir Mansour, Regional Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) Directo [...]	2007-02-03 07:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ECON KIPR MU
07MUSCAT1056	BLUE LANTERN LEVEL 3: PRE-LICENSE CHECK ON [...] (U) The following message reports the results of a pre-license check conducted by the Political/Economic section and the Office of Military Cooperation on reftel application. 2. (SBU) On November 7, Econoff met with Shanfari Group of Companies Projects Manager Bakheet Mattar Ahmed al-Shanf [...]	2007-11-18 04:17:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KOMC MU
07MUSCAT1061	SCENESETTER FOR CODEL MORAN'S VISIT TO OMAN [...] (U) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you and your delegation to Oman. We look forward to your arrival on November 25 to discuss regional stability and economic development issues in the context of our overall bilateral relationship. In order to fulfill these objectives, we are seeking an [...]	2007-11-19 12:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OREP PGOV PREL ECON ETRD ELAB PHUM MU
07MUSCAT1063	ROYAL DECREE ISSUED FOR CITES ACCESSION [...] No summary [...]	2007-11-20 13:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	SENV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT1064	OMAN CONFIRMS ATTENDANCE TO ANNAPOLIS CONFERENCE [...] (C) On November 20, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi confirmed to the Ambassador that he will lead Oman's delegation to the November 26 Annapolis Conference. The Minister will be accompanied by Mohammed al-Hassan, Director of Political Affairs, Minister's Office, and A [...]	2007-11-20 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL PGOV MU
07MUSCAT1065	OCTOBER 31 U.S.-OMAN GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE [...] (S/NF) During the October 31 U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) in Muscat, Omani officials -- led by MFA Secretary General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi -- claimed that SIPDIS current U.S. policy towards Iran, including the use of sanctions, was pushing the region into a crisis and emboldenin [...]	2007-11-20 14:23:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PREL PTER MASS KNNP MU
07MUSCAT1091	OMANI COMMERCE MINISTER TALKS UP FTA BENEFITS WITH [...] (SBU) Oman's Commerce and Industry Minister spoke highly of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement's (FTA) potential to strengthen bilateral economic relations during a November 26 visit to Muscat by a U.S. Congressional delegation. The Agreement, according to the Minister, would assist government [...]	2007-12-04 07:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT1092	OMAN CLOSE TO ESTABLISHING FIU, IMPLEMENTING [...] (SBU) Oman continues to move closer toward the formal establishment of a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the promulgation of a new "Law to Combat Terrorism Financing." Both initiatives are part of the government's broader efforts to strengthen its anti-money laundering and counter-terrori [...]	2007-12-04 07:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PREL PTER MU
07MUSCAT1093	BIGGER BUDGET EXPECTED FOR OMAN IN 2008 [...] (C) The Ministry of National Economy presented the first glimpse of Oman's 2008 budget during a November 26 presentation by its Minister before representatives of the Majlis al-Shura. The budget numbers, which the Ministry characterized as striking a balance between economic development and f [...]	2007-12-04 10:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PGOV PREL MU
07MUSCAT1096	CODEL MORAN MEETING WITH OMANI DEPUTY PRIME [...] (C) In an October 26 meeting with a visiting U.S. Congressional delegation, the Omani Deputy Prime Minister praised U.S.-Oman relations and welcomed U.S. engagement in the region. He characterized Iran as a country determined to win respect from the international community and discounted inf [...]	2007-12-05 06:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP KPAL ECON ENRG IR MU
07MUSCAT1098	JUSTIFICATION FOR ARMY TACTICAL MISSILE SYSTEM [...] (C) The Embassy Muscat Country Team continues to strongly support and recommend approval of the request for ATACMS for the Royal Army of Oman (RAO). Based on concerns raised during ENDP process, Embassy Muscat has discussed this subject further with Omani officials -- who remain intent on acq [...]	2007-12-05 11:35:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	MARR MASS MOPS MU
07MUSCAT1099	GAS COMPANY FIRES UNION PRESIDENT, BUT DENIES [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-05 12:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT1101	OMAN WILL CONTINUE CURRENCY PEG TO DOLLAR [...] (C) On November 26, the Ambassador discussed Oman's monetary policy with Minister of National Economy, and Supervisor of the Ministry of Finance, Ahmed bin Abdul Nabi Macki. Macki stated that Oman was not contemplating, and was adamantly opposed to, changing its rial peg to the dollar. "The d [...]	2007-12-05 12:19:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT1102	TELECOMMUNICATIONS CHAIRMAN REAFFIRMS [...] (U) This is an Action Message. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (SBU) On December 2, the Ambassador met with Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) Chairman Mohammed al-Khusaibi, along with Committee Members Naashiah al-Kharusi and Colonel Mohsin al-Hafeedh, to discuss progress toward est [...]	2007-12-08 12:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECPS ECON ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT1107	UPDATING OMAN'S TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-10 11:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN ETTC KTFN MU
07MUSCAT1109	EXTRANCHECK: PRELICENSE CHECK, AJWAA GASES [...] (SBU) On December 4, Econoff conducted a pre-license check on reftel company at its office located in an apartment in the al-Ghubra district of Muscat. Econoff met with company representative Saif al-Balushi, who is in charge of administration affairs. Balushi provided the company's registra [...]	2007-12-10 13:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ETRD ETTC MU
07MUSCAT1116	OMANIS HIRING MAIDS FROM THE UAE: FOLLOW-UP AND [...] (C) Summary: Contacts in the embassies of labor-exporting countries report that some recruitment agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue to force women who have run away from their Emerati sponsors to accept employment in Oman. Omani sponsors hire the women in the UAE and transport [...]	2007-12-12 07:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG MU
07MUSCAT1120	OMANI PLANS FOR PARIS DONORS CONFERENCE [...] No summary [...]	2007-12-12 11:03:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL KWBG KPAL IS MU
07MUSCAT1121	OMANI SUPPORT FOR LEBANESE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [...] (C) The Ambassador delivered reftel demarche on December 12 during a meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. Sayyid Badr SIPDIS confirmed that Oman supported the holding of timely Lebanese presidential elections without linkage to other issues, bu [...]	2007-12-12 11:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KDEM LE SY MU
07MUSCAT1122	OMAN DOUBTFUL ON IRANIAN SUSPENSION OF NUCLEAR [...] (C) During a December 12 meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi, the Ambassador drew from refs A and C to emphasize continuing U.S. concerns over Iran's nuclear enrichment and ballistic missile development programs following the release of the Nation [...]	2007-12-12 12:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KNNP MNUC IR MU
07MUSCAT1124	OMAN STILL MULLING RE-OPENING OF BAGHDAD EMBASSY [...] (C) In follow-up to discussions at the October 31 U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue (reftel),the Ambassador asked Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi on December 12 about the status of plans to re-open Oman's embassy in Baghdad. Sayyid Badr replied that the g [...]	2007-12-12 12:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IZ MU
07MUSCAT1125	OMANI OFFICIALS WARN THAT SETTLEMENT EXPANSION [...] (C) In discussing Oman's plans for the December 17 donors conference in Paris (reftel),Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi told the Ambassador SIPDIS on December 12 that while financial support for the Palestinian Authority was important, it was "not enough [...]	2007-12-12 12:55:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IS MU
07MUSCAT1126	THE ROYAL GUESSING GAME: THE NEXT GENERATION [...] (S) SUMMARY: The question of the royal succession is an exquisitely sensitive one in Oman. When the topic arises as to who might follow Sultan Qaboos, a common reaction is a conversation-ending "may he live forever." The Sultanate has historically lacked a crown prince system like many of i [...]	2007-12-15 07:12:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PINR PREL MU
07MUSCAT1136	OMAN REMAINS COMMITTED TO DOLLAR [...] (C) The Central Bank Executive President affirmed to the Ambassador that Oman would maintain its currency peg to the dollar and the current rate of exchange, although he also asked for the USG's support in stabilizing the greenback. He acknowledged that inflationary pressures were calling into [...]	2007-12-17 13:21:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT1139	OMANI FM PROMOTES STRONGER COMMERCIAL TIES [...] (U) In a December 25 interview with private Arabic-language daily "al-Shabiba," Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi stressed the importance of improving commercial ties with regional partners to stimulate both trade and foreign direct investment. He cited the govern [...]	2007-12-29 14:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT1140	OMANI GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS BHUTTO ASSASSINATION [...] (U) On December 27, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a public statement condemning the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. Characterizing the act as "brutal" and "criminal," the government expressed its "deep sympathy and condolences" to Bhutto's family and the Pakistani people. The Min [...]	2007-12-29 14:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PINR PTER SHUM MU

07MUSCAT1141	DOW'S OMAN PROJECT IN DOUBT [...] (U) This message contains sensitive business information. Please handle accordingly. 2. (SBU) On December 27, the Ambassador met with Oman Oil Company Chairman Maqbool bin Ali Sultan to discuss the status of the company's proposed joint venture with Dow Chemicals on the construction of a po [...]	2007-12-29 14:08:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV MU
07MUSCAT119	BLUE LANTERN RESPONSE FOR APPLICATION 051014054 [...] (SBU) Per reftel, the Political/Economic section, in conjunction with the Office of Military Cooperation, conducted a pre-license end-use check on the application submitted by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) to Charles Kendall and Partners for the purchase of engine spare parts for its AB205 helic [...]	2007-02-06 06:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KOMC MU
07MUSCAT132	TRANSPORT MINISTER UPDATES BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON [...] (SBU) The Minister of Transport and Communications, accompanied by project design consultants, briefed the local business community on February 7 on the progress of new terminal construction at Muscat's Seeb and Salalah international airports. Tenders will be issued once the detailed design w [...]	2007-02-11 12:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT135	OMANI SUPPORT FOR UNSCR 1737 [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-12 11:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP EFIN IR MU
07MUSCAT136	GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] (C) The Ambassador delivered reftel points and related documents on February 11 to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi. The Ambassador noted that becoming a partner nation of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (Global Initiative) would complement Oman's cu [...]	2007-02-12 11:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KGIT KNNP MU
07MUSCAT137	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER SHARES VIEWS ON SOMALIA [...] (C) During a February 11 meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi, the Ambassador delivered the U.S. response to the Omani-Saudi proposal to convene a regional foreign ministers' meeting on Somalia (refs A and B),and also raised ref C points seeking support for [...]	2007-02-12 11:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER MOPS SO MU
07MUSCAT147	OMAN FOCUSED ON REDUCING TRAFFIC FATALITIES [...] Traffic accidents are a serious concern in Oman, as the per capita mortality rate is significantly higher than the global average. Al Mustadaama, a non-profit organization initially funded by the MEPI program, actively promotes awareness through a child safety restraint program. End Summary. [...]	2007-02-14 12:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PAHO SOCI UNDP UNGA MU
07MUSCAT152	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER VISITS DAMASCUS; PLANNING [...] (C) Summary: Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs reported that Syrian officials were preoccupied with the large number of Iraqi refugees in Syria during his recent visit to Damascus. The Syrians, he contended, were hopeful for an amicable resolution to the political crisis in Beir [...]	2007-02-14 13:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREF PREL PTER IR IZ LE MU
07MUSCAT153	OMAN ADOPTS NEW ANTI-TERRORISM LAW [...] (U) On January 23, the Omani government announced that Sultan Qaboos had issued a Royal Decree the previous day promulgating a comprehensive new anti-terrorism law. The full text of the law was published in Oman's official gazette on February 3 and entered into force the following day. The [...]	2007-02-14 14:01:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PGOV PTER EFIN ASEC MU
07MUSCAT154	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER TO ISRAELI MINISTER LIVNI: [...] (C) Summary: Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi met privately this week with Israeli Foreign Minister Livni in Madrid. Their brief talks focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the announcement of a Palestinian national unity government, which Oman sees a [...]	2007-02-14 14:12:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL IS MU
07MUSCAT16	FTA AWARENESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS OMAN'S BFIF [...] On December 6, 2006, the Embassy, in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Omani Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development (OCIPED),and the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI),sponsored a successful "2006 Oman-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Awareness [...]	2007-01-07 08:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ECON ETRD BEXP MU
07MUSCAT167	SCENESETTER FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO OMAN [...] (S) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome you to Oman. Oman remains a strong friend and ally in the Global War on Terrorism. Regional threat issues continue to be a prominent concern for Oman's leadership. Oman is disturbed by Iran's growing influence in the region and its inability to come to [...]	2007-02-20 07:33:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	OVIP PREL ECON MU
07MUSCAT171	SOHAR PORT OFFICIALS THINKING BIG [...] Port of Sohar officials continue to think big in terms of port expansion as industrial projects for the complex continue to come on-line. The Port is positioning itself as a convenient economic alternative to ports within the Arabian Gulf, with its dry, liquid, and container terminals already [...]	2007-02-20 12:12:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV EWWT PREL MU
07MUSCAT172	AGRICULTURE MINISTRY GRAPPLES WITH WATER AND [...] The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries identified water scarcity and disease control as top priorities for the Ministry in efforts to sustain employment in these historically important sectors. The Minister further expressed interest in hosting a research facility that was initially destin [...]	2007-02-20 12:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EAGR ECON PREL KMPI MU
07MUSCAT179	UNRESOLVED PASSPORT ISSUES COMPOUNDING AFGHAN [...] This is an action request for Department guidance. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) During a recent meeting with the Ambassador, the Charge d' Affairs of the Embassy of Afghanistan to Oman, Sayyid Mohammad Gailani, stated that he is facing considerable difficulty conducting his official busi [...]	2007-02-21 15:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV AF MU
07MUSCAT181	OMAN FACES CHALLENGES IN PROMOTING ELECTIONS AS [...] (C) Summary: Registration for candidates for elections to the Majlis al-Shura began February 10 and concluded February 21. In keeping with the government's efforts to promote the elections, the registration process is more user-friendly than previously, although tribalism will continue to h [...]	2007-02-24 09:14:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KMPI MU
07MUSCAT188	IRAQI DELEGATION RECEIVES ADVICE, SUPPORT FROM [...] (C) Summary: An Iraqi delegation led by the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs visited Muscat from February 16-18. Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, Yousef bin Alawi, told the group that the Iraqi government needed to "speak with one voice" and promote policies that [...]	2007-02-26 08:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IZ MU
07MUSCAT189	OMAN RESPONSE TO 2007 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW [...] (U) Over the past year, the Omani government has taken significant steps to protect intellectual property, including the undertaking of extensive revisions to its intellectual property protection regime in advance of implementation of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Given these effo [...]	2007-02-26 09:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KIPR MU
07MUSCAT190	MORE POWER ON THE HORIZON FOR OMAN [...] (U) This message contains sensitive business information. Please protect accordingly. ------- Summary ------- 2. (SBU) Anticipated increases in Oman's power and water consumption will necessitate a concurrent increase in production capacity, according to projections from the Oman Power [...]	2007-02-26 09:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT191	FTA PROCESS WEARING ON FRUSTRATED COMMERCE MINISTER [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (C) The Ambassador recently received information via Baker Donelson, Oman's counsel in Washington, that Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan is tiring of the slow pace of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement implement [...]	2007-02-26 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ETRD ECON MU
07MUSCAT193	OMAN PREPARING TO DRAFT ANTI-TIP LEGISLATION [...] (C) The Ambassador and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi had a frank discussion on February 21 about trafficking in persons (TIP) and Oman's lack of progress in addressing the USG's TIP concerns. The Ambassador informed the Under Secretary that the Embass [...]	2007-02-27 07:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU
07MUSCAT2	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: SADDAM HUSSEIN'S EXECUTION [...] SUMMARY: Oman's state-owned press has been conspicuously silent on Saddam's execution, with only a brief mention in Arabic-language "Oman." Private dailies carried wire service reports of the execution and Saddam's burial, but published no op-eds by Omani authors. Online discussion was heavy [...]	2007-01-03 09:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT201	GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM: [...] No summary [...]	2007-02-28 13:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT206	CORRECTED COPY - OMANIS HIRING MAIDS FROM THE UAE: PROBABLY [...] (C) Summary: Embassy contacts report that Omanis are hiring domestic employees from recruitment agencies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and bringing them across the border into Oman. The practice of hiring maids from a third-country allegedly is legal, but a number of women who claim to h [...]	2007-03-03 08:23:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG MU
07MUSCAT207	COMMERCE DEPUTY SECRETARY HEARS OMANI FRUSTRATION [...] (C) Commerce Deputy Secretary David Sampson called for forging stronger commercial ties in anticipation of the implementation of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during February 6 meetings with Omani government and business leaders. Oman's business community expressed its eagerness to [...]	2007-03-03 09:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT216	OMAN CENTRAL BANK: NO INTENTION OF REVALUING [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-05 10:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON MU
07MUSCAT217	TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT? [...] On Mach 3, Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali al-Qatabi, President of the Majlis al-Shura, opened the National Sympsium on Food Safety in Muscat, sponsored by the inistry of Regional Municipalities, Environment ad Water Resources in association with the Ministy of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture a [...]	2007-03-06 06:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	SENV TBIO PREL EAR MU
07MUSCAT219	SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT: OMAN [...] (SBU) Summary: Oman is beginning to display the political will to recognize and prevent trafficking in persons (TIP). There is no available data to accurately assess the size of the problem in Oman, but there are a number of populations in Oman at risk of being victims of trafficking. Since la [...]	2007-03-06 08:09:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREF KCRM KWMN KFRD SMIG ASEC ELAB MU
07MUSCAT227	OMANI REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATE REPORT ON JANUARY [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 4. 2. (SBU) Embassy Muscat recently received a diplomatic note, dated February 28, 2007, from the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the January 8, 2007 collision of a U.S. military submarine and a Japanese oil tanker near the S [...]	2007-03-06 11:38:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KNNP MARR MU
07MUSCAT229	GCC MONETARY UNION WITHDRAWAL CRITICIZED [...] (C) The Omani government's decision to opt out of the proposed GCC currency union received sharp criticism from an Emirati economics professor during a public lecture sponsored by the Oman Economic Association. The well-attended forum provided a unique opportunity for a non-Omani national to [...]	2007-03-07 06:20:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EIND EINV PGOV MU
07MUSCAT232	CHAIRMAN OF MUSCAT MUNICIPALITY NAMED OMAN'S [...] (SBU) A Royal Decree issued on March 4, 2007, granted the current Chairman of the Muscat Municipality, Abdullah bin Abbas bin Ahmad, the rank of minister. With the addition of Abbas, there are now approximately 50 individuals with ministerial rank in Oman, although only 30 of them have forma [...]	2007-03-07 13:53:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR KISL MU
07MUSCAT234	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER PROVIDES READOUT FROM MARCH [...] (C) Summary: Oman's Foreign Minister told the Ambassador on March 10 that Iranian officials during his most recent trip to Tehran were eager to restart negotiations to resolve concerns over Iran's nuclear program. They asserted, however, that suspension of uranium enrichment activities could [...]	2007-03-11 04:38:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL IR LE MU
07MUSCAT245	CENTRAL BANK CHIEF REAFFIRMS OPPOSITION TO ISLAMIC [...] (U) Central Bank of Oman (CBO) Executive President Hamood Sangour al-Zadjali reaffirmed his institution's opposition to permitting Islamic banking operations in Oman during a recent interview with the Middle East Economic Digest. Bucking a regional growth trend in offering such services, Zadja [...]	2007-03-11 11:48:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON MU
07MUSCAT246	SUCCESSFUL CUSTOMS WORKSHOP CONCLUDES [...] The U.S. Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP),in association with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP),staged a successful MEPI-funded U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) workshop for customs officials from the Royal Oman Police (ROP). The workshop, part of a technical assist [...]	2007-03-11 11:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT247	OMAN RESPONSE TO CITES IMPLEMENTATION CONCERN [...] No summary [...]	2007-03-11 11:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT25	MEDIA REACTION: SKEPTICISM ABOUT GREATER MIDDLE EAST [...] SUMMARY: Privately owned "Al-Watan" blames "illegitimate invasion" for crises in Iraq, Palestine, and Lebanon. "Al-Watan" and government-owned "Oman" regret Palestinian infighting, and call for unity and "patient resistance" against Israel. END SUMMARY. -------- COVERAGE -------- 2. [...]	2007-01-08 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT252	OMAN CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION IN MEFTA TRADE AND [...] (U) On March 10, the Ambassador met with Salem al-Ismaily, the Executive President of the Omani Center for Investment Promotion and Export Development (OCIPED),to urge Oman's participation in the proposed March 29 Middle East Free Trade Agreement (MEFTA) Trade and Investment Conference. Ismai [...]	2007-03-12 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	ECON EINV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT253	TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE KEY TO MOVING FTA FORWARD [...] (C) During a March 10 meeting with the Ambassador, Oman's Investment Promotion and Export Development Executive President identified the Omani bureaucracy's lack of requisite expertise as the primary cause for the delay in the FTA implementation process. He noted that the USG's offering of t [...]	2007-03-12 13:28:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT254	FAREWELL WISHES FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER GENERAL [...] As you conclude your exceptional career of service to our nation, I extend to you my personal best wishes and sincere thanks. I and many others have greatly appreciated your service to our country, particularly in this critical part of the world. From my experience, I know that both the King [...]	2007-03-13 04:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	MARR MASS MNUC MOPS PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT263	WELCOME MESSAGE FOR CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL [...] (S) Admiral, I warmly welcome you in your new command. Though I know your immediate attention will be focused on critical issues elsewhere in the region, I want to take this opportunity to highlight some issues related to one of our longest standing and most reliable allies in the region. [...]	2007-03-14 05:23:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	MARR MASS MNUC MOPS PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT264	MEDIA REACTION: CONFERENCE OF IRAQ'S NEIGHBORS, [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" praised Omani diplomacy in the Mideast, including engagement with Iran, and expressed hope for positive effects of the Baghdad conference of Iraq's neighbors. Privately owned "Al-Watan" derided the idea of an international women's day "while millions of [women] [...]	2007-03-14 07:24:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT27	TRIPARTITE VIEWS ON LABOR REFORMS IN OMAN [...] (C) Summary: Local contacts in business, labor and government are responding with uncertainty to Oman's recent and rapid labor reforms in connection with the U.S.- Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Business is concerned that workers immediately will strike or bargain for higher wages, upsettin [...]	2007-01-09 11:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT28	ENGAGING OMANI AUDIENCES ONLINE [...] (SBU) In response to Ref A, Embassy Oman provides the following information on trends and patterns in Internet usage in Oman. In the general absence of reliable official statistics on the subjects requested, the information is based on extensive surfing by Embassy staff and on information gat [...]	2007-01-09 11:21:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	ECPS KPAO KISL OIIP PTER MU
07MUSCAT281	UPDATE ON OMAN'S PARTICIPATION IN MEFTA CONFERENCE [...] Building on information reported ref B, Embassy has received updated information regarding the composition of the Omani delegation to the Middle East Free Trade Agreement Trade and Investment Conference. The delegation will now be headed by Dr. Salem bin Nasser al-Ismaily, Chief Executive Off [...]	2007-03-20 06:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL ETRD BEXP MU
07MUSCAT286	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI REACTION TO PALESTINIAN NATIONAL [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" and privately owned "Al-Watan" express the importance of acknowledging the new Palestinian national unity government and taking it seriously in order to maintain peace in the region. The dailies suggest that while the Arab world hailed the new Palestinian gove [...]	2007-03-20 12:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT29	BIGGER BUDGET ON TAP FOR OMAN IN 2007 [...] (U) Oman's 2007 budget, recently unveiled by the Minister of National Economy, calls for increased expenditures in anticipation of increased revenues. The government intends to plow a significant portion of the budget into investment-related initiatives to boost energy production and to diver [...]	2007-01-09 12:54:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV EIND PGOV PREL MU
07MUSCAT298	MINISTER OF MANPOWER OUTLINES ANTI-TIP ACTIONS; [...] (U) This message contains an Action Request (see paragraph 8). ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) During a meeting in early March with the Ambassador, Minister of Manpower Juma bin ali al-Juma shared elements of his Ministry's initial plans to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). In ad [...]	2007-03-25 11:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU
07MUSCAT303	MEDIA REACTION: NEW PALESTINIAN GOVERNMENT, U.S. ROLE IN [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" emphasizes the role of the international community in pushing the peace process forward and not accepting the "obstacles" Israel creates; "Oman" also condemns the latest escalation between Fatah and Hamas. Privately owned "Al-Watan" accuses the U.S. of trying [...]	2007-03-26 12:55:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT305	OMAN CONSIDERS JOINING GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT [...] (C) Pol/Econ Chief met on March 21 with Mohammad Al-Hassan, Deputy Director of the Office of Political Affairs for Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs bin Alawi, and Abdullah al-Riyami, Deputy Director of the International Affairs Department at the MFA, to continue ongoing discussions (r [...]	2007-03-27 08:25:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL PTER KNNP MU
07MUSCAT306	WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LABOR UNIONS [...] (C) Poloff and Post's MEPI Coordinator met March 24 with the lone female member of the General Federation for Oman's Laborers regarding her ideas to increase women's participation and voice in Oman's nascent labor unions. Aida Hashmya (protect),Assistant Training Manager at the Al Bustan Pal [...]	2007-03-27 10:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB KMPI MU
07MUSCAT309	DOD ACTING A/S MARY BETH LONG REVIEWS REGIONAL [...] (C) Summary: In a March 20 meeting with Acting DoD A/S Mary Beth Long, Omani MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi emphasized the need to find a "political solution" to the situation in Iraq, noting that violence there was fueling the spread of extremist ideology. He urged the U.S. to [...]	2007-03-27 13:47:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL PTER KPAL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT323	MICROSOFT FIRMS PARTNERSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT [...] On March 27, Microsoft concluded an agreement with Oman's Information Technology Authority (ITA) to launch an innovation and support center, to be housed at Knowledge Oasis Muscat (KOM),the government-run technology incubator. The agreement, signed by Mohammed Nasser al-Khusaibi, Chairman of [...]	2007-04-01 08:06:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV KIPR MU
07MUSCAT324	IN AL BURAIMI, FENCES MAKE FRUSTRATED NEIGHBORS [...] (C) Summary: Disgruntled residents of the Omani border city of al Buraimi claim that the Abu Dhabi emirate's border security and immigration controls are having a negative effect on their lives and economy. Oman has not responded with stringent border controls of its own, although the Royal O [...]	2007-04-01 09:19:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON MU
07MUSCAT341	CITES REMAINS PENDING BEFORE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS [...] (C) On April 2, the Ambassador raised the issue of Oman's accession to the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) with Humud al-Busaidi, Secretary General for the Council of Ministers. Busaidi stated that the Council had a considerable backlog of pending legislatio [...]	2007-04-09 06:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT344	OMANI RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON IRANIAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-09 10:12:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT351	OMAN FY07 BFIF REQUEST [...] Following a successful FY06 Business Facilitation Incentive Fund (BFIF) program, continued BFIF assistance will be essential in helping us implement the recently ratified U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA). We plan to use the BFIF program to strengthen our relationship with our Commercial S [...]	2007-04-10 06:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	BEXP ETRD ECON MU
07MUSCAT355	OMAN MOVING FORWARD ON PRIVATIZATION EFFORTS [...] (U) The Ministry of National Economy's Director of Privatization provided Econoff a status report on the government's various privatization initiatives in the power, water, waste, telecommunications, and postal sectors. The government will continue to proceed with its efforts at a measured pa [...]	2007-04-11 05:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT357	INTERNET TRIAL REINFORCES ONLINE CHILL [...] (C) Online discussion in Oman remains muted in the wake of the November 2006 closure of the Sultanate's most popular online forum, "Al-Sablah." In early 2007, the site's founder and nine colleagues were tried on charges including violations of Oman's press and communications laws. Although a [...]	2007-04-11 11:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	OIIP KPAO KMDR EINT PHUM MU
07MUSCAT358	MOU ON CHALLENGE INSPECTIONS UNDER CHEMICAL [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Pol/Econ Chief delivered reftel points on April 10 to Abdullah al-Riyami, Deputy Director of the Department of International Affairs at the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Riyami stated that he was very well acquainted with [...]	2007-04-11 12:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KTIA CWC MU
07MUSCAT359	BRITISH AMBASSADOR LAUDS OMANI ROLE IN IRANâ€™S [...] (C) During a May 11 meeting with the Ambassador, British Ambassador Noel Guckian expressed great satisfaction with Oman's efforts to facilitate the release of the 15 members of the British Royal Navy seized by Iranian forces on March 23. Guckian stated that he had been in near daily contact with Om [...]	2007-04-11 12:57:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT366	OMAN PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL COMPACT WITH [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-15 13:14:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL EAID EFIN IZ MU
07MUSCAT368	FORMER IRAQI PM SHARES VIEWS DURING VISIT TO OMAN [...] (C) On April 14, the Ambassador discussed the April 8 visit of Iraq's former premier Iyad Allawi with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi. Per bin Alawi, the Omani government welcomed Allawi to Muscat as part of its efforts to strengthen relations with Iraq, as requested [...]	2007-04-16 12:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PREL IZ MU
07MUSCAT369	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER CLAIMS IRANIAN PRESIDENT [...] (C) The unconditional release of the British sailors and marines by Iran earlier this month was ordered by Supreme Leader Khamenei over the strong objections of President Mahmud Ahmadi-Nejad, according to Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. Bin Alawi told the Amb [...]	2007-04-16 13:16:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT370	FOREIGN MINISTER PLANNING MAY VISIT TO THE U.S. [...] (U) This is an action request, please see paragraph 4. 2. (C) During an April 14 meeting with the Ambassador, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi indicated he wished to travel to Washington, DC in May to meet with senior USG officials. He noted that his travel dates wo [...]	2007-04-16 13:24:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP MU
07MUSCAT371	IAEA CHIEF VISITS MUSCAT [...] (C) Following talks with GCC and Saudi officials in Riyadh on April 12, IAEA Director General Mohammed al-Baradei made an unannounced visit to Muscat en route to Jordan and met with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi. Bin Alawi informed the Ambassador on April 14 that [...]	2007-04-16 13:55:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT374	MEDIA REACTION: FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF BAGHDAD'S FALL, [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-17 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT375	MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS EXPECTS ANTI-TIP LAW [...] (C) At an April 15 meeting at the Ministry, the Ambassador pressed Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohammad al Alawi, for information about Oman's proposed anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) legislation and a date when a law could be expected. The Minister stated that his Ministry has begun work on [...]	2007-04-17 12:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL SMIG KCRM KWMN MU
07MUSCAT378	OMAN AIR RAMPS UP FOR EXPANSION [...] (C) Officials in the government and the airline industry confirmed press reports that Oman would draw down its stake in Gulf Air to focus on developing its own carrier, Oman Air, with the primary purpose of bringing tourists to the Sultanate. Oman Air faces the near-term challenge of leasing [...]	2007-04-18 11:39:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EAIR EINV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT38	SCENESETTER: VISIT OF DEPUTY SECRETARY OF COMMERCE [...] (U) Greetings and welcome to Oman. The Embassy staff and I look forward to your arrival on February 5 to promote the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement in the context of our overall bilateral relationship. In addition to your planned participation as the keynote speaker at an Oman Chamber of Com [...]	2007-01-14 14:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	BEXP ECON ETRD EAIR EIND PGOV PREL OTRA MU
07MUSCAT387	ROP STAFFING CONSTRAINTS PRESENT CHALLENGE FOR [...] (C) Summary: Oman currently participates in two USG security programs designed to scan containerized cargo in overseas ports. The Department of Energy's (DOE) Megaports initiative and the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Container Security Initiative are scheduled to begin linked opera [...]	2007-04-21 12:24:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC PARM PREL KNNP KSTC MU
07MUSCAT388	RECONCILING ANTI-TIP POLICY & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT [...] (U) This is an action request. See paragraphs 9 through 12. 2. (SBU) Summary: Some expatriate workers who fill Oman's low-paid, low-skill service sector jobs face exploitative conditions and may be victims of trafficking. Workers in the commercial cleaning industry, including those under co [...]	2007-04-22 13:19:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL ELAB SMIG AMGT MU
07MUSCAT400	MEDIA REACTION: VIRGINIA TECH SHOOTINGS, ARAB NUCLEAR [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-24 12:35:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT41	OMAN DOWNBEAT ON IRAQI PM MALIKI IN ADVANCE OF GCC [...] (C) Ambassador met on January 15 with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi in advance of the GCC plus 2 meeting in Kuwait to discuss the President's January 10 announcement on Iraqi policy (ref A),as well as the recent visit of Lebanese Prime Minister Siniora to Mu [...]	2007-01-15 13:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IZ MU
07MUSCAT414	OMANIS TELL IRAQI PRIME MINISTER MALIKI "LEAD ALL [...] (C) Summary: Sultan Qaboos in his two-hour meeting with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister (PM) Nouri al-Maliki told the visitor that he should set aside parochial and personal interests to "govern all Iraqis." The PM reviewed current challenges facing his government, highlighting the challenges [...]	2007-04-29 11:20:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT415	OMANI RESPONSE TO BEHEADING OF CAPTIVE BY CHILD [...] No summary [...]	2007-04-29 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAO MU
07MUSCAT418	OMAN ACCEDES TO IPR CONVENTIONS AND TREATIES [...] Local media reported that on April 23 the Omani government acceded to several international conventions and treaties pertaining to the protection of intellectual property. According to government-owned Arabic daily "Oman," Royal Decree 37/2007 directed Oman's immediate accession to the 1974 Co [...]	2007-04-30 07:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD PREL KPIR MU
07MUSCAT42	LEBANESE PM SINIORA IN MUSCAT: REQUESTS ADDITIONAL [...] (C) In a January 15 meeting with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi to discuss U.S. policy on Iraq (septel),Ambassador inquired about the visit of Lebanese PM Siniora the previous day (January 14) to Muscat. Bin Alawi replied that Siniora's meeting with Sultan Qaboos h [...]	2007-01-15 14:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EAID LE MU
07MUSCAT426	MEDIA REACTION: OMANI VIEW OF SYRIA AND IRAN, MAJLIS [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-01 07:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT427	OMAN NON-RESPONSIVE ON SUPPORT FOR AMISOM [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-01 10:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS AL SO MU
07MUSCAT43	MEDIA REACTION: NEW IRAQ STRATEGY, ARAB-ISRAELI CRISIS [...] SUMMARY: Privately owned "Al-Watan" accuses America of giving "false promises" to Arabs when it needs their support, and also posits that the crises facing America and Israel in the Middle East are increasing as time goes by. Government-owned "Oman" thinks Democrats' objections to a troop inc [...]	2007-01-16 06:04:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT430	OMANI COMMERCE MINISTER: "WE ARE SO CLOSE" ON FTA [...] (SBU) On April 26, the Ambassador reviewed the status of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan. Maqbool prefaced the conversation by noting that "we are so close" in wrapping up the outstanding issues needed for the Agreement's imp [...]	2007-05-01 13:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EINV KIPR MU
07MUSCAT435	NEW WAY FORWARD ON IRAQ -- OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-02 12:25:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	MARR MAPS MOPS PREL PTER IZ MU
07MUSCAT436	IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TELLS OMANIS HE'S EAGER [...] (U) See paragraph 5 action request. 2. (C) On the margins of the Oman-Iran Joint Economic Committee meeting in Muscat May 1, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Motaki met briefly with Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. While the Joint Committee meeting ha [...]	2007-05-02 13:11:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT439	FULL SUPPORT FOR CONVENTION CENTER PROJECT [...] (SBU) The Omani government has given its full support to constructing a new convention center which, according to the Ministers of Commerce & Industry and Tourism, will enhance the attractiveness of the Sultanate as a tourism destination. Consultants from Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH),under contr [...]	2007-05-05 13:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV MU
07MUSCAT441	IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER VISITS MUSCAT [...] (C) Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki visited Muscat from May 1-2 to attend the Oman-Iran Joint Economic Committee. While in Oman, he met briefly with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi (reftel) and was received by Sultan Qaboos, who reportedly extended an inv [...]	2007-05-06 13:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON ETRD IR MU
07MUSCAT443	NOT-SO-FREE EXPRESSION IN OMAN [...] (C) SUMMARY: In the wake of March's mixed verdict in the trial of leaders of Oman's popular Al-Sablah discussion forum (Ref A),post has been gathering impressions on the state of free expression in the Sultanate. Two recent meetings, the first with Al-Sablah's founder and the second with th [...]	2007-05-07 05:37:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	OIIP KPAO KMDR EINT PHUM MU
07MUSCAT446	MUSCAT 2007 REQUEST FOR SCIENCE FELLOW [...] To build on the past success of the Embassy Science Fellows Program in Muscat, Embassy requests a Science Fellow for FY 2008 in one of the following fields: medical sciences (with an emphasis on diabetes),marine sciences (biology/oceanography),hydrology/water resources, biotechnology/molecu [...]	2007-05-07 10:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT AMPR KSCA OTRA SENV MU
07MUSCAT448	HUMAN RIGHTS REVIEW OF DOD-FUNDED TRAINING [...] This is an action request for human rights verification required by the Leahy Amendment; see para 2. 2. Embassy Muscat requests the Department's immediate assistance in performing human rights vetting for BAIT REEHAN, ASHRAF KHALIL RAMADHAN (DOB: August 13, 1972; Omani Passport #: 00561233) [...]	2007-05-07 13:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PHUM PREL MARR MASS MU
07MUSCAT452	MEDIA REACTION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH IRAQ SUMMIT, HAMAS [...] SUMMARY: Government-owned "Oman" says that regional cooperation is "vital" to stop violence in Iraq, and said that lifting the "blockade against the Palestinians" can advance the Peace Process. Privately owned "Al-Watan" calls on the EU to be "more understanding" of Arab political concerns, mor [...]	2007-05-08 09:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT453	BELARUS CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-08 11:25:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL UNHRC MU
07MUSCAT455	MORE FRUSTRATION ON FTA IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS [...] (C) DCM, Econoff, and USTR consultant Jennifer Hillman on May 5 reviewed the outstanding issues related to the implementation of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan. Maqbool welcomed former USTR General Counsel Hillman to Muscat, [...]	2007-05-08 14:51:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT460	ASSESSMENT ON UNHRC ELECTION: OMAN [...] (C) In response to ref A, the Ambassador met May 10 with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi to urge the Omani government to support Slovenia and Bosnia for seats on the UN Human Rights Council and to reject the bid of Belarus. (Note: The Ambassador previously raised U.S [...]	2007-05-10 18:25:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL UNHRC MU
07MUSCAT461	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER ON UPCOMING VISIT OF [...] (C) The principal reasons for the visit of Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadi-Nejad to Muscat are to give the Sultan an opportunity to meet and talk to the president and to discuss "Iran's image in the international community," according to Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bi [...]	2007-05-11 10:31:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT462	MINISTRY OF MANPOWER SET TO APPROVE OMAN'S FIRST [...] (SBU) Summary: The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) likely will approve Oman's first labor union by the end of May 2007. The MOM is actively encouraging employee groups currently organized as representative committees (RC) ) Oman's precursors to unions ) to become legally recognized unions. Many of [...]	2007-05-12 06:04:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT467	OMAN'S ALI MAJID COMMENTS ON IRAQ, UPCOMING VISIT [...] (C) Summary: On the eve of Iranian President Ahmadi-Nejad visit's to Muscat, General Ali bin Majid al-Ma'amari, Minister of the Royal Office and head of the Office of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, told me that he had become very pessimistic about Iraq's future. Nevertheless, Om [...]	2007-05-13 12:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT468	OMAN CONFIRMS DATE FOR GSD TALKS [...] (SBU) The office of Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi has confirmed that the Under Secretary will be available to conduct the next round of Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) talks in Washington, D.C. the morning of June 18. Sayyid Badr has requested that he b [...]	2007-05-13 13:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL PTER IR MU
07MUSCAT471	COMMERCE MINISTER UPBEAT ON FTA AFTER CONSULTANT'S [...] (SBU) Oman's Commerce and Industry Minister and a USTR consultant discussed the progress made on outstanding U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) implementation issues after a week-long set of meetings with relevant stakeholders. The Minister was very appreciative of the consultant's efforts [...]	2007-05-14 10:16:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT473	STRIKE AT PORT OF SALALAH [...] (SBU) Summary: Workers at Port of Salalah, Oman's primary transshipment port, went on strike May 11. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) declared the strike illegal under recently issued regulations covering work stoppages, and the private company that manages the port suspended many of the strike [...]	2007-05-14 10:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT474	MEDIA REACTION: IRANIAN PREMIER VISITS MUSCAT, DEMOCRACY [...] SUMMARY: In the leadup to this week's visit by Iranian President Ahmadinejad, Iran's ambassador to Oman calls their bilateral relations "exemplary," adding that American "ships and war fleets" are the real danger to the environment and regional stability, and that he supports a GCC nuclear pro [...]	2007-05-14 12:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT482	OMANI MINISTER SEEKS BALANCED TOURISM GROWTH [...] (SBU) On May 13, the Ambassador discussed Oman's tourism outlook with Minister of Tourism Rajha bint Abdulameer bin Ali. Rajha prefaced the conversation by outlining the various tourism resort complexes currently under development in Sultanate. Headlining the extensive list is the $1 billion [...]	2007-05-15 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV MU

07MUSCAT484	IRANIAN PRESIDENT VISITS MUSCAT [...] (U) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Muscat from the UAE on the afternoon of May 14 for a two-day official visit to Oman. He was accompanied by a delegation of ten Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, Minister of Labor Mohammed Jahromi and Ministe [...]	2007-05-15 14:18:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT485	TRAVEL OF UNSC DESIGNATED IRANIANS: OMAN [...] (U) Pol/Econ delivered reftel request and related information May 15 to Humeid al-Maani, Deputy Office Director for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi. Maani gave no substantive response, but stated that he would forward the information to the Under Secr [...]	2007-05-15 14:27:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT488	SCENESETTER FOR VISIT OF OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER TO [...] (C) Summary: Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi is looking forward to his visit to Washington, and particularly to his meeting with the Secretary. As the long-time de facto Foreign Minister for SIPDIS one of our oldest and most reliable friends in the Gulf, he [...]	2007-05-16 11:36:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KNNP KPAL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT492	OMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOLDS BOARD ELECTIONS [...] (U) On May 16, Econoff spoke with Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) Director General Mohammed bin Nassir al-Shoraiqi regarding the organization's May 15 elections, in which 37 candidates vied for 15 open positions on the chamber's Board of Directors. Shoraiqi commented that the ele [...]	2007-05-16 13:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PGOV MU
07MUSCAT493	AHMADINEJAD VISIT TO MUSCAT "SHORT ON SUBSTANCE" [...] (C) In the late evening of May 16, the Deputy Chief of Mission received a readout of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's May 14-15 visit to Muscat from Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi. Bin Alawi characterized Ahmadinejad's visit as "rather short," noting that the [...]	2007-05-17 09:43:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL ECON MU
07MUSCAT503	CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL FALLON MEETING WITH [...] (C) Admiral Fallon, Commander of USCENTCOM, received a warm welcome during his first office call with Lieutenant General Nabhani, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces (COSSAF). The COSSAF expressed a strong desire to continue Oman's close working relationship with the U.S. Armed Forces [...]	2007-05-20 12:34:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS IZ MU
07MUSCAT504	CENTCOM COMMANDER ADMIRAL WILLIAM J. FALLON [...] (C) Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin-Said met May 12 with Admiral William Fallon, commander of U.S. CENTCOM. On Iraq, the Sultan spoke positively about Prime Minister Maliki, but noted that Maliki and his ministers needed to do more to govern for "all Iraqis." He also indirectly criticized the atti [...]	2007-05-20 12:45:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER KISL IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT512	MEDIA REACTION: IRANIAN-OMANI RELATIONS, AMBASSADOR [...] SUMMARY: Iranian President's visit to Muscat garners heavy local media coverage; Ambassador Grappo's op-ed on trafficking published in two local dailies; Ambassador Grappo visit to Dhofar University; president of International Republican Institute visit to Muscat. State-run "Oman" newspaper sa [...]	2007-05-21 12:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT517	OMAN DELIVERY OF UNSCR 1747 MESSAGE [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-23 07:03:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL PARM ETTC UNSC MU
07MUSCAT521	VERIFICATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN LABOR DIPLOMACY [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-28 04:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	AMGT APER ELAB MU
07MUSCAT522	OMAN TO MAINTAIN DOLLAR PEG [...] (C) On May 27, Econoff confirmed with Central Bank of Oman Examination Manager Mansour al-Raisi that the Omani government remains committed to maintaining its dollar peg after Kuwait's recent decision to utilize a basket of currencies for valuation purposes. Raisi stated that the Central Bank [...]	2007-05-28 04:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT528	GOVERNMENT TAKING LIMITED ACTION IN CURBING PRICE [...] (U) The Minister of Commerce and Industry recently held a series of meetings with industry representatives to encourage restraint in price hikes in the wake of prominent media reports on the rising cost of living in Oman. Aside from a wage increase for government workers last November and a pu [...]	2007-05-29 07:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON ETRD MU
07MUSCAT529	PSI FOURTH ANNIVERSARY: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-29 08:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM PREL MNUC KNNP MU
07MUSCAT531	NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE OVER PORT OF SALALAH STRIKE [...] (SBU) Summary: Officials from the Port of Salalah are close to reaching an agreement with relevant government ministries and institutions over outstanding issues stemming from the recent strike at the port. Port management has taken steps to protect itself from future work stoppages and assur [...]	2007-05-29 10:35:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT532	ENCOURAGING COUNTRIES TO SUBSCRIBE TO HCOC: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-05-29 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MNUC MTCRE KSCA ETTC TSPA MU
07MUSCAT533	OMAN HAS "STANDING ORDER" TO COMPLETE FTA BY JUNE [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraphs 5 and 6. 2. (SBU) On May 29, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi (Deputy Minister-equivalent) SIPDIS provided the Ambassador a readout of a May 29 meeting the Ministry held with those Omani agencies inv [...]	2007-05-29 13:59:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ETRD ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT536	MEDIA REACTION: ISRAELI MILITARY OPERATIONS IN PALESTINE, [...] SUMMARY: Government-run daily "Oman" says Israel is the sole beneficiary of inter-Arab strife, whether in Lebanon or Palestine; privately owned "Al-Watan" worries that Likud's "weakness" spawns Israeli military operations in Palestine; "Oman" says that there is a "mutual responsibility" to achi [...]	2007-05-30 07:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT539	APPOINTMENT REQUESTS FOR OMANI MFA UNDER SECRETARY [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to conduct Gulf Security Dialogue (GSD) talks with U.S. officials on June 18 (reftel). During his stay in Washington, [...]	2007-05-30 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OVIP MU
07MUSCAT542	BUSINESS PERCEPTIONS OF US SUPPORT FOR LABOR UNIONS [...] (SBU) Contacts among Oman's business community have commented recently that as the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) begins to promote union development (ref A),many of their colleagues feel they are being "forced" to accept unions, and see the USG - often acting through the International Labor Orga [...]	2007-05-30 12:47:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT545	RARE OMANI CANDOR: AMBASSADOR HEARS LOCAL VIEWS OF [...] (SBU) From May 16-22, the Ambassador traveled overland from Muscat to Salalah and on to the Yemeni border - a trip of more than 1,300 kilometers - meeting with tribal sheikhs and other local officials along the way. The trip provided a unique opportunity to reach out to Omanis at the grassroot [...]	2007-05-30 12:50:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PINR PREL KPAO KISL IR IS IZ MU
07MUSCAT546	CITES VOTE PLACED ON COUNCIL OF MINISTERS AGENDA [...] (C) During a May 30 conversation with the Ambassador, MFA Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi stated that he had recently completed three telephone calls with senior Omani officials and that as a result, a vote approving Oman's accession to the Convention on the International Trade of Endan [...]	2007-05-30 13:30:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT548	NEW WORLD BANK PRESIDENT: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-02 11:34:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN IBRD MU
07MUSCAT551	(S) DELIVERY OF POINTS ON SALE BY OMANI FIRM FOR [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-03 05:31:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PREL MTCRE ETTC IR MU
07MUSCAT553	INVITATION FOR OMANI DEFENSE UNDER SECRETARY TO [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-03 07:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER IR MU
07MUSCAT557	CITES VOTE IMMINENT [...] (C) On June 2, the Ambassador raised the issue of Oman's pledge to accede to the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) with Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan. Maqbool predicted that the Council of Ministers would act on implementing legislation [...]	2007-06-03 12:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	SENV ETRD PREL MU
07MUSCAT559	OMAN DOWNPLAYS ISA IMPORTANCE AMIDST GAS CONCERNS [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph 5. 2. (C) On June 2, the Ambassador raised ref A concerns with Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi. Bin Alawi responded that the Sultanate was in critical need of gas supplies to fuel its ambitious industrialization [...]	2007-06-03 12:23:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EPET ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT56	CENTRAL BANK REAFFIRMS THAT OMAN WILL NOT JOIN GCC [...] (C) The Executive President of Oman's Central Bank noted in a meeting with the Ambassador that rushed timing and the government's reluctance to cede control over monetary and budgetary policy led to the decision to opt out of the proposed GCC monetary union. The Central Bank official expresse [...]	2007-01-17 13:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EFIN ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT560	COMMERCE MINISTER DOUR ON FTA PROGRESS [...] (U) On June 2, the Ambassador reviewed the status of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) implementation process with Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan. The Minister opened the conversation by acknowledging receipt of USG comments on Oman's draft tender law, which he not [...]	2007-06-03 12:25:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT561	OMANI SUPPORT FOR U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH IRAN ON IRAQ [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-03 13:02:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PTER IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT567	OMAN CONSIDERS PUBLISHING WARNING ON STUDY IN THE [...] (C) Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi told the Ambassador during a June 2 meeting that the government is considering publishing an announcement in local media warning Omanis of the possibility of detention by U.S. law enforcement authorities if they choose to study in th [...]	2007-06-04 13:52:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL OEXC SCUL KHLS KPAO CMGT CVIS MU
07MUSCAT570	MEDIA REACTION: REGIONAL CONFLICTS, LEBANON VIOLENCE, OMAN [...] SUMMARY: "Oman" government daily compares crises in Somalia and Sudan to violence in Palestine and Iraq; also says national reconciliation in Lebanon is more vital than ever; privately owned "al Watan" says that election Majlis al Shura candidates on a tribal basis is not a solution to challeng [...]	2007-06-05 11:27:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT571	OMAN BRACES FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE GONU [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph 6. 2. (U) According to the latest reports from U.S. weather monitoring services, tropical cyclone "Gonu" - a category 4 storm - will continue to move westwards across the Arabian Sea towards the coast of Oman. Current forecasts warn tha [...]	2007-06-05 13:18:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AEMR AMGT ASEC SENV MOPS CA MU
07MUSCAT576	TROPICAL CYCLONE GONU CAUSES EXTENSIVE FLOODING, [...] (SBU) With the departure of tropical cyclone Gonu from Omani waters on the evening of June 6, the Embassy is attempting to take stock of the storm's impact in the Muscat area. The condition of the Chancery is still being assessed, but there appears to have been no major structural damage to [...]	2007-06-07 14:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AMER AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS SENV MU
07MUSCAT580	NOMINATION FOR CORPORATE EXCELLENCE AWARD: [...] Embassy Muscat is pleased to nominate Microsoft Oman for the Secretary's 2007 Award for Corporate Excellence. Microsoft Oman's strong commitment to actively supporting government efforts to promote greater computer literacy in the Sultanate makes this company the right choice for the 2007 Corp [...]	2007-06-09 12:37:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON BEXP ELAB ENRG KSEP AMGT MU
07MUSCAT581	OMAN DECLINES U.S. AND OTHER FOREIGN ASSISTANCE IN [...] (C) On June 9, the Ambassador extended another offer of U.S. humanitarian and other assistance to help Oman recover from tropical cyclone Gonu to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi. The Minister thanked the Ambassador profusely for the offer, but confirmed that the gove [...]	2007-06-09 13:21:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AMER AMGT ASEC CASC KHLS KMDR KPAO KSAC MU
07MUSCAT582	OMAN PROPOSAL FOR IPR ENFORCEMENT TRAINING [...] (U) The Omani government is committed to protecting intellectual property, as evidenced by its efforts to strengthen its legal framework and willingness to work with the USG and other international organizations in raising awareness of the issue. Enforcement concerns remain, however, and Oman [...]	2007-06-10 07:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON ETRD KIPR MU
07MUSCAT586	TROPICAL CYCLONE GONU CAUSES SEVERE HARDSHIP FOR [...] (SBU) Summary: Low-skilled expatriate workers - particularly those residing in employer-owned compounds locally known as "labor camps" - were severely affected by tropical cyclone Gonu and continue to face food and water shortages. The number of storm-related fatalities among these workers r [...]	2007-06-11 11:57:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN	PHUM PREL AEMR ELBA SMIG MU
07MUSCAT587	OMANI MEDIA CHALLENGED BY CYCLONE REPORTING [...] (SBU) The profound limitations of Oman's media, public and private, have been thrown into high relief by the challenge of reporting the approach, onset, and aftermath of Cyclone Gonu between June 4 and the present. While basic information regarding the storm's arrival was disseminated on a re [...]	2007-06-11 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	OIIP KPAO PREL PGOV KMDR MU
07MUSCAT590	OMAN BEGINS CYCLONE RECOVERY EFFORTS, CONTINUES TO [...] (C) Major clean-up and recovery efforts are underway in the Muscat area following the pounding the city took from tropical cyclone Gonu, but significant work remains to be done. Some parts of the greater capital area still have no power or water and the damaged road system is snarled with tr [...]	2007-06-11 14:06:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AMER AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS SENV MU
07MUSCAT595	OMAN WILL CONSIDER PARTICIPATION IN IRAQI WMD [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see paragraph 3. 2. (S) The Ambassador delivered reftel information on June 11 to Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi and requested that the Omani government agree to accept Iraqi WMD/missile scientists for one-year professional [...]	2007-06-12 12:14:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PARM PINR PINS PREF PREL PTER IZ MU
07MUSCAT597	TIP DEMARCHE READ OUT- CONCERN OVER TIER 3 [...] (C) On Monday morning, June 11, Emboffs delivered ref A, the Trafficking in Person's (TIP) demarche on Oman's Tier 3 designation, to the Director of the Under Secretary's Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),Humaid al-Ma'ani. Al-Ma'ani expressed his disappointment with the lowered [...]	2007-06-12 12:23:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PHUM PGOV KWMN KNNP MARR MU
07MUSCAT60	ARROGANCE, IGNORANCE CLOUDING IRANIAN JUDGEMENT [...] (C) Arrogance and overconfidence are clouding the judgment of the Iranian leadership, according to Mohammed bin Mafoudh al-Ardhi, former commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). The retired Air Vice Marshall told the Ambassador January 16 that on a recent visit to Iran, he had met w [...]	2007-01-22 03:00:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL IR MU
07MUSCAT600	DISASTER DECLARATION: CYCLONE GONU [...] This is an action cable. See paragraphs 5 and 6. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cyclone Gonu: Extent of Damage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2. On June 6, Cyclone Gonu hit the coastal areas of northern and central Oman with high winds and rain. The resultant flooding caused signific [...]	2007-06-12 12:57:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS SENV MU
07MUSCAT602	OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER SHARES VIEWS ON IRAN [...] (C) During a June 2 meeting with Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador raised ref C concerns over a reported invitation by Iran to GCC states to inspect its Bushehr nuclear reactor. Bin Alawi responded that Iran had not issued a "formal invitation" to conduct such an [...]	2007-06-12 13:23:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL PTER KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT61	OMANI DEFENSE AND INTELLIGENCE CHIEF WARNS OF [...] (C) Summary: Iran has embarked on a policy of expansionism in the Arab and Muslim world, using religion to divide Arab Muslims, destabilize the region and threaten U.S. interests, according to Gen. Ali bin Majid al-Ma'amari, Minister of the Royal Office and Supreme Commander of the Armed Fo [...]	2007-01-22 12:04:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL MOPS PGOV IR MU
07MUSCAT613	OMAN UPDATE TO SABIEX REQUEST [...] (SBU) On June 16, Econoff met with Global Channels' Military Equipment Manager Hamed Salim al-Hakmani to discuss ref B request. Hakmani prefaced the conversation by noting that the company established itself in the spare parts business in September 2005. Its only client in the parts divisio [...]	2007-06-16 13:38:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETTC KOMC MU BE
07MUSCAT624	OMAN REACHES OUT TO ASIAN TRADE PARTNERS [...] The Ministers of National Economy and Commerce & Industry recently staged a four-nation Asian tour to strengthen Oman's economic relationships with key energy importers. During the trip to South Korea, Japan, China, and Vietnam, the ministers concluded agreements for joint ventures in the pro [...]	2007-06-17 06:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EINV PREL MU
07MUSCAT626	OMAN RESPONSE: DEMANDING ACCOUNTABILITY FROM WIPO [...] (U) This is an action request. Please see following paragraph. 2. (SBU) On June 13, Econoff discussed reftel points with Mohammed al-Said of the Economic and Technical Cooperation Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Said was very interested in the subject and asked the Embassy to pr [...]	2007-06-17 10:45:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ETRD KIPR MU
07MUSCAT627	DELIVERY OF NON-PAPER ON U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER [...] Post delivered ref A non-paper on additional designations under Executive Order 13382 to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via diplomatic note on June 18, 2007. In accordance with Oman's previous responses to similar notifications, the Central Bank will publish and distribute the names of the i [...]	2007-06-18 09:03:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PREL PTER MU
07MUSCAT634	ARABSAT BROADCASTS OF AL-ZAWRAA AND AL-MANAR: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-06-19 13:21:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETTC PREL PTER KPAO MU
07MUSCAT638	C-NE7-01141: OMAN MOVES FORWARD ON POST-CYCLONE [...] (C) The government of Oman is working diligently to restore roads and public services impacted by tropical cyclone Gonu. Notable progress has been achieved, but thousands of individuals in the Muscat area alone remain displaced and the cost of infrastructure damage is currently estimated at [...]	2007-06-20 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	AMER AMGT ASEC CASC KSAC KHLS MOPS PINR MU
07MUSCAT64	MEDIA REACTION: THUMBS DOWN AND UP ON SECRETARY'S TRIP; [...] SUMMARY: Privately owned daily "Al-Watan" denigrates Secretary's Middle East trip while state-owned "Oman" lauds it as a "vital" diplomatic initiative. "Oman" criticizes President Bush's new Iraq strategy and says that the "only choice" is a gradual troop withdrawal. "Oman" also lauds Sultan [...]	2007-01-23 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT648	MEDIA REACTION: VIOLENCE IN PALESTINE AND IRAQ, CYCLONE [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in state-owned daily "Oman" highlighted the ongoing violence in Iraq and Palestine. Dailies also reported on the recovery from cyclone Gonu, and elicited local volunteers to clean up cities and beaches. END SUMMARY. -------- COVERAGE -------- 2. All dailies continu [...]	2007-06-25 12:02:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT651	SPONSORSHIP SYSTEM CONTRIBUTES TO TRAFFICKING, [...] (SBU) Summary: Contacts claim that the sponsorship system of recruiting and hiring low-skilled and domestic foreign workers contributes to trafficking in persons (TIP) in Oman. The system establishes conditions conducive to exploitation by making many workers dependent on their sponsors for the [...]	2007-06-26 12:59:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG MU
07MUSCAT652	OMANI GOVERNMENT AND PRESS QUIET ABOUT POSSIBLE [...] (SBU) The Omani government and local press has provided scant details on Minister of Commerce and Industry Maqbool Ali Sultan's current visit to Tehran and meetings with Iranian officials. Oman's Ministry of Information reported simply that Maqbool and Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mott [...]	2007-06-27 12:33:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL EPET ECON EINV MU
07MUSCAT654	C-NE7-01141: OMAN THREE WEEKS AFTER GONU [...] (C) Oman and its capital continue to recover from tropical cyclone Gonu. A majority of Muscat residents have returned to their pre-storm lives and daily routines, but a lack of building contractors and heavy flood damage in areas have prevented the re-opening of some businesses and the retur [...]	2007-06-27 13:29:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV AMER AMGT KSAC KHLS PINR MU
07MUSCAT661	OMANI ACTIVIST SPEAKS OUT ON AL HURRA [...] (C) Summary: In what contacts say is a first, an Omani human rights activist appeared recently on the al-Hurra television network to criticize the Omani government's record on human rights. The activist, Tayba al-Ma'wali ) who was imprisoned in 2005 after speaking against the actions of gove [...]	2007-07-02 03:20:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL PGOV PINR KMPI KPAO SCUL SOCI MU
07MUSCAT666	SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: POTUS ISLAMIC CENTER ADDRESS [...] On Thursday, June 28, government-owned, Arabic-language daily "Oman" (circulation 38,000) covered the President's Islamic Center address in tandem with news of former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair's appointment as a Middle East envoy. A box in the center of the front page featured the headlin [...]	2007-07-02 05:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT668	C-NE7-01141: SULTAN QABOOS ADDRESSES NATION ON [...] (U) On the evening of June 30, Sultan Qaboos delivered a televised speech broadcast by Oman TV to commend the country's response to the devastating impact of tropical cyclone Gonu (refs A - E). The Sultan stated that it was "the Almighty's will" that Oman experienced the powerful storm, whic [...]	2007-07-02 14:42:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV PINR MU
07MUSCAT669	MEDIA REACTION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH INITIATIVES, IRAQ VIOLENCE, [...] SUMMARY: Editorials in state-owned daily "Oman" highlighted the efforts of Arab leaders to foster dialogue between Hamas and Fatah through the Sharm El-Sheikh summit, and also lamented the increasing violence in Iraq. There was limited coverage of POTUS Islamic Center address. Dailies reporte [...]	2007-07-03 06:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT671	STOPPING FLOW OF FOREIGN FIGHTERS TO IRAQ: OMAN [...] (S) Pol-Econ Chief delivered reftel demarche on July 3 to Humaid al-Maani, Office Director for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid al Badr al-Busaidi. (Note: Al-Maani had recently returned to Muscat from Washington after participating in the U.S.-Oman Gulf Security Dialogue. E [...]	2007-07-03 10:26:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET	PREL PTER SY IZ MU
07MUSCAT672	REQUEST FOR IDENTIFIER AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-03 13:00:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PARM EFIN KNNP IR MU
07MUSCAT688	JULY 31 GCC+2 MEETING: OMAN [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-14 13:50:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV MU
07MUSCAT694	NEW BOARD FOR OMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE [...] On May 15, 2007, roughly 20,000 members of Oman's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) cast ballots for the organization's new Board of Directors (reftel). Eight of the fifteen elected positions were reserved for representatives from the Batinah, Buraimi, Dahirah, Dakhiliyah, Sharqiyah, W [...]	2007-07-16 07:29:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON PGOV MU
07MUSCAT700	OMANI REACTION TO JULY 16 POTUS SPEECH [...] (C) In a meeting with the Ambassador on July 18, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Under Secretary Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi commended the President's July 16 speech on the Middle East peace process, emphasizing that "this is an opportunity that cannot be missed." He qualified his otherwise optimistic [...]	2007-07-18 12:08:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KPAL MU
07MUSCAT703	OMAN PUBLICLY WELCOMES POTUS CALL FOR MIDDLE EAST [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-19 08:33:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAL MU
07MUSCAT705	GCC+2 MEETING: OMANI VIEWS [...] (U) This is an Action Request. Please see paragraph 9. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi recommended that the upcoming GCC plus 2 meeting focus primarily on the peace process and Iraq. Bin Alawi hoped that an agreement coul [...]	2007-07-23 10:54:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV KPAL IS IZ MU
07MUSCAT709	READOUT OF OMANI FOREIGN MINISTER VISIT TO TEHRAN [...] (C) Omani Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusef bin Alawi told the Ambassador that during his July 17 stop in Tehran, Iranian officials expressed a desire to advance their dialogue with the U.S. on Iraq, but were concerned over reports that the U.S. was arming tribal groups in Anbar [...]	2007-07-24 12:56:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL KNNP EPET ENRG ECON IR IZ MU
07MUSCAT71	SURGING MARKET, EXPAT BUYING HOT TOPICS OF HOME [...] On January 16, Mohsin Khamis al-Balushi, Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, opened the 2007 International Property Exhibition. The exhibition showcased various real estate projects under development in Oman. Salam Yiti Luxury Resorts in Oman (which is a member of Sama Du [...]	2007-01-24 14:30:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON EFIN EINV MU
07MUSCAT714	GOVERNMENT REVENUES DIP ON LOWER OIL PRODUCTION [...] (U) Statistics released by the Ministry of National Economy reported government revenues of 2.21 billion Omani Rials (USD 5.74 billion) from January to April 2007, a 6% drop in revenues over the same time period in 2006. Heading the decline was revenue derived from oil production, which gene [...]	2007-07-25 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV EPET PGOV MU
07MUSCAT716	MEDIA REACTION: PROPOSED MIDDLE EAST PEACE CONFERENCE, [...] SUMMARY: All Omani dailies welcome President Bush's call for a Middle East peace conference; youth-oriented "Al-Shabiba" reports final closure of popular online forum "Al-Sablah;" editorial in government-owned "Oman" says proposed peace conference "will not be easy, especially not if Israel is [...]	2007-07-25 14:05:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT718	DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS CONTINUE IN WAKE OF GONU [...] (C) The Omani government continues its efforts to assess the damage caused by tropical cyclone Gonu. Construction work remains on track, though questions have arisen regarding the supply of cement. Businesses remain committed to reopening in heavily damaged areas, and the environment appears [...]	2007-07-28 07:05:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EINV PGOV MU
07MUSCAT72	LABOR PROGRAMMING NEEDS IN OMAN [...] Summary: The recently signed U.S.)Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) presents numerous opportunities for the USG to build the capacity of unions, promote worker rights, encourage greater activity on the part of women, and support our democratization goals. Labor unions likely will be, for the fo [...]	2007-01-24 15:31:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PGOV PHUM ELAB ETRD KMPI MU
07MUSCAT720	PROMOTING DEMOCRACY IN OMAN [...] (C) Oman presents a challenging environment for U.S. efforts to directly promote democracy. Civil society is still in its infancy, the press is constrained by unwritten government redlines and self-censorship, and a large majority of Omanis are content with the political status quo. While t [...]	2007-07-28 11:38:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PGOV KDEM KMPI KPAO MU
07MUSCAT727	OMAN STANDS FIRM ON DOLLAR [...] (U) Responding to Kuwait's recent decision to revalue the dinar against the dollar, Mohammed Nasser al-Jahadhmy, Executive Vice President at the Central Bank of Oman, stated to the media on July 26 that the government did not intend to revalue the Omani rial (RO),which is currently pegged to t [...]	2007-07-29 12:52:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EFIN ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT73	C-NE6-02218: OMAN-ISRAEL RELATIONS [...] (C) Summary: Oman maintains contacts with the Israeli government and has quietly welcomed official Israeli visitors. Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yousef bin Alawi has spoken to Israeli Foreign Minister Livni on several occasions, and met with an Israeli delegation in Muscat in D [...]	2007-01-24 15:50:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PINR PREL IS MU
07MUSCAT734	EDITORIAL CHALLENGES OMAN'S TIP RANKING [...] (U) An English language daily editorial criticized the USG for ranking Oman as a Tier III country in its trafficking-in-persons (TIP) report and claimed that TIP allegations regarding Oman were not factually supported. The editorial acknowledged, however, that more should be done in Oman to c [...]	2007-07-30 13:27:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ELAB PHUM PGOV PREL MU
07MUSCAT737	OMAN DELIVERY OF TERRORIST FINANCE DEMARCHE [...] No summary [...]	2007-07-30 15:01:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	EFIN PREL PTER UNSC MU
07MUSCAT742	C-NE7-00774: OMAN FORGES AHEAD IN PREPARING FOR [...] (C) A total of 717 candidates, including 20 women, have been certified to run in national elections on October 27 for the Majlis al-Shura. The Omani government has worked aggressively to increase the number of registered voters, including by sending "awareness teams" to address employees at [...]	2007-08-01 05:00:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PINR PGOV KDEM KMPI KWMN MU
07MUSCAT747	OMANI TOURISM PROJECTS MOVING FORWARD [...] (U) The Omani government continues to press forward on elaborate plans to develop its tourism industry through the construction of a convention center and a number of multi-billion dollar integrated resort complexes. OMRAN, the government's tourism development company, expressed appreciation [...]	2007-08-01 09:21:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV KMPI MU
07MUSCAT755	OMAN UPDATE TO 62ND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ATTENDANCE [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-04 12:46:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KSEP PREL OVIP UNGA MU
07MUSCAT760	OMAN MEDIA REPORTING ON SECRETARY'S EGYPT VISIT [...] Omani print media outlets generally carried positive, direct news reports on the Secretary's July 31 meetings with Arab ministers in Sharm el-Sheikh. English-language dailies the "Times of Oman" and the "Oman Daily Observer" ran upbeat, front-page headlines on August 2 highlighting the Secreta [...]	2007-08-05 12:23:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL KPAO KPAL MU
07MUSCAT771	MINISTER PREDICTS SLOWER GDP GROWTH FOR OMAN [...] (U) On August 7, Omani Minister of National Economy Ahmed bin Abdulnabi Macki announced that Oman's Gross Domestic Product would grow by 7% over 2007, a projected 8% decline from the 15% growth rate recorded in 2006. Macki highlighted that the economy would continue to expand in spite of the [...]	2007-08-08 10:35:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ECON EFIN EWWT MU
07MUSCAT773	MEDIA REACTION: CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE; MILITARY AID; [...] Government-owned daily "Oman", August 4 (circulation 38,000); editorial: "The Weather Changes": The invitation of American president George Bush came yesterday for the great powers to hold a meeting next September in Washington to discuss climate change, in an attempt to put in place long-te [...]	2007-08-08 12:51:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	OIIP KPAO KMDR MU
07MUSCAT774	MINISTER HOPEFUL OF OCTOBER IMPLEMENTATION OF FTA [...] (C) On August 8, Ambassador telephoned Commerce and Industry Minister Maqbool bin Ali Sultan in London (on vacation) to discuss the Omani government's progress on completing the outstanding items required for implementation of the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement. Maqbool appreciated receiving [...]	2007-08-08 12:57:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	ETRD ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT778	OMAN PROGRESS REPORT ON ANTI-TIP EFFORTS [...] (SBU) Since being designated by the Department as a "Tier 3" country in the 2007 Trafficking in Persons report, the Omani government has drafted, with the assistance of a prominent U.S.-based expert, an anti-TIP law that both criminalizes the trafficking of individuals and establishes a nation [...]	2007-08-13 10:15:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB MU
07MUSCAT779	OMAN RESPONSE TO PA ASSISTANCE REQUEST [...] (C) On August 12, the Ambassador raised reftel points with Yusuf bin Alawi, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs. Bin Alawi responded that while the Omani government channels all its foreign assistance to the Palestinian Authority through the Arab League, he would "take a look" at what the [...]	2007-08-13 10:17:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	EAID KPAL PREL MU
07MUSCAT781	OMAN RESPONSE TO 62ND UNGA ATTENDANCE REQUEST [...] No summary [...]	2007-08-14 04:53:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	PREL OVIP UNGA KSEP MU
07MUSCAT782	UN AGENCIES FOCUS ON IMPROVING HEALTHCARE IN OMAN [...] Three UN agencies have established constructive working relationships with the Omani government in efforts to promote better healthcare through educational initiatives. Aside from highlighting the importance of child nutrition, the organizations are also raising awareness of community involve [...]	2007-08-14 06:28:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	TBIO SOCI KOCI MU
07MUSCAT783	GCC SUMMIT SHIFTS TO DOHA [...] (U) Media reports on August 6 publicly confirmed the shifting of the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) annual summit from Muscat to Doha. The media announced that Oman's Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs had delivered a note from the Sultan to the Emir of Qatar requesting that the venue [...]	2007-08-15 08:43:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	PREL MU
07MUSCAT784	MUSCAT COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR STEPHEN COCHI [...] Embassy Muscat grants country clearance to Steven Cochi, Senior Advisor, CCIS/NCIRD, CDC, HHS to travel to Muscat from September 29 - October 3, 2007. The purpose of travel is to participate in the Global Measles Management Meeting. Please note action items in paragraphs five and eight. [...]	2007-08-15 11:56:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	KSCA OTRA SWHO ASEC CDC MU
07MUSCAT786	SCENESETTER FOR NEA A/S WELCH VISIT TO MUSCAT (AUG [...] (C) Embassy Muscat and I warmly welcome your return to Oman. Omani officials look forward to meeting with you to receive updates on issues concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Iraq, and Iran. While Oman remains a strong friend and ally and cooperates with us on a wide range of subject [...]	2007-08-15 13:35:00	Embassy Muscat	SECRET//NOFORN	PARM PREL KNNP ECON PDEM MU
07MUSCAT788	TIP, VISAS TOP LIST OF NEW OMANI CHAMBER OF [...] (U) On August 15, the Ambassador discussed with incoming Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) Chairman Khalil bin Abdullah bin Muhammad al-Khunji. Khunji immediately raised his concern that the USG's Tier 3 ranking of Oman in the latest Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report would advers [...]	2007-08-18 10:55:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON PREL PHUM ETRD MU
07MUSCAT790	OMAN RESPONSE TO SECTION 527 REQUEST [...] (U) In response to reftel request, Embassy submits one case involving the Omani government that was brought to our attention by a U.S. citizen who works for a Bahraini-based company involved in the dispute. 2. (U) Case summary. The United States Government is aware of one claim against the [...]	2007-08-19 12:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	CASC EINV KIDE OPIC PGOV MU
07MUSCAT791	OMAN FY 07 BFIF UPDATE [...] Embassy reports that it has spent $1454.28 out of the $3515 authorized under reftel B for BFIF-related activities during FY07. The money utilized from this account covered hotel and meal expenses for the Economic/Commercial Officer's attendance at June 26-30 Trade Implementation Agreement co [...]	2007-08-19 12:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED	ECON BEXP MU
07MUSCAT792	HELP WANTED ON NEW WASTEWATER PROJECT [...] (SBU) The Omani government is building a new wastewater services network for Muscat, but the Chinese-based contractor charged with managing its construction has since walked off the job. Opportunities await for U.S. firms to pick up the approximately USD 165 million contract in a proposed Sep [...]	2007-08-19 12:32:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	ECON EINV MU
07MUSCAT804	DOW STILL INTERESTED IN POLYETHYLENE PROJECT [...] (SBU) On August 22, Louis Vega, Dow Chemical's Director of Public Affairs for India, the Middle East, and North Africa, confirmed with Econoff that the company remained interested in working with the Omani government on constructing a polyethylene plant in the Port of Sohar industrial complex [...]	2007-08-22 12:18:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EINV ECON PREL MU
07MUSCAT810	IRAN TRANSIT POINT FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION TO OMAN [...] (C) Summary: Thousands of illegal immigrants, primarily from Pakistan and Afghanistan, enter Oman by boat across the Gulf of Oman from Iran every year. Contacts in the Royal Oman Police (ROP) Coast Guard accuse elements of the Iranian Republican Guard (IRGC) of facilitating the flow of illegal [...]	2007-08-27 10:41:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PREL PGOV PHUM SMIG ELAB IR MU
07MUSCAT822	TIP GETS NEGATIVE PRESS COVERAGE; GOVERNMENT [...] (C) Summary: Throughout the summer, Oman's press has given negative coverage to the 2007 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report and Oman's Tier 3 designation, with multiple articles questioning the report's credibility and U.S. motives. Nevertheless, the government continues to make progress on [...]	2007-08-29 09:44:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PHUM PREL KCRM KWMN SMIG ELAB KMPI MU
07MUSCAT825	OMAN AIR TO BEGIN LONG-HAUL OPERATIONS [...] (SBU) On August 20, Econoff discussed Oman Air's long-haul service plans with Alan Arch, the airline's commercial director. Arch confirmed that Oman Air would begin nonstop service from Muscat to London beginning on November 15, though airport selection would depend on obtaining commercially- [...]	2007-08-29 10:58:00	Embassy Muscat	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	EAIR BEXP MU

07MUSCAT83	SOMALI MIGRANTS ENTER OMAN THROUGH OPEN BORDER [...] (C) Summary: Emboffs recently visited sections of Oman's border with Yemen, observing that much of the border lacks fencing and generally is open to illegal traffic. Somali immigrants continue to enter Oman along well-traveled smuggling routes, though not in large numbers. Many of the Somali [...]	2007-01-28 10:58:00	Embassy Muscat	CONFIDENTIAL	PARM PREL PHUM MOPS ETTC MNUC SO YE MU

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