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Reference ID	Created	Released	Classification	Origin
09ABUDHABI665	2009-07-01 13:13	2011-08-30 01:44	UNCLASSIFIED	Embassy Abu Dhabi

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ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 011313Z JUL 09 ZDK PER MULTI REQ
FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 2656
RHMFIUU/SECNAV WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHINGTON DC IMMEDIATE
RHEHAAA/WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
RHEHNSC/WHITE HOUSE NSC WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY
RUEHZM/GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL COLLECTIVE
RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON 1323
RHBVAKS/COMUSNAVCENT

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ABU DHABI 000665 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR NEA/ARP; NEA/PPD; NEA/RA; INR/R/MR; PA; INR/NESA; INR/B; 
RRU-NEA; EEB/ESC/IEC/ENR (MONOSSON, SECOR); OES/EGC (THOMPSON) 
IIP/G/NEA-SA 
WHITE HOUSE FOR PRESS OFFICE; NSC 
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA 
USCINCCENT FOR POLAD 
LONDON FOR SREEBNY 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KPAO OIIP KMDR TCSENV KGHG
 
SUBJECT:  SPECIAL MEDIA REACTION: IRENA HEADQUARTERS IN UAE 
 
¶1. Summary: UAE's print and electronic media devoted extensive 
coverage to the UAE's selection as the headquarters of the 
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).  UAE Supreme Council 
members and senior officials sent cables of congratulations to the 
UAE president on this diplomatic success.   Semi-official Abu 
Dhabi-based Arabic daily "Al-Ittihad" and Sharjah-based daily 
"Al-Khaleej" each devoted five pages to the story including local, 
Arabic and international reactions to "this unprecedented 
achievement of UAE diplomacy".  Editorials praised the decision to 
choose Abu Dhabi as the IRENA headquarters, attributing the victory 
to the UAE leadership and its diplomacy, and to the infrastructure 
that makes Abu Dhabi the right venue to host such an agency.  End 
Summary. 
 
 
¶2. Sample Headlines: 
 
-- Front-page headline in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic semi-official daily 
"Al-Ittihad" (circulation 65,000): "Nationwide joy at UAE's win of 
IRENA headquarters; Expectations of a positive impact on development 
projects in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed: The UAE is proud 
to host IRENA and this is an award to every Arab person." 
 
-- Additional inside-page headlines in "Al-Ittihad": "Economists: 
"Selecting the UAE as IRENA headquarters reinforces the UAE's 
pioneering stature in the field of energy"; UAE officials: 
"Selecting UAE as IRENA headquarters reflects the success of the 
UAE's foreign diplomacy; UAE officials and experts see winning IRENA 
headquarters as a sign of global recognition of the UAE's 
progressive role." 
 
-- Abu Dhabi-based Arabic "Akhbar Al-Arab" (Circulation 20,000) 
banners: "Kalifa and Mohammed Bin Zayed receive cables of 
congratulations.  Abu Dhabi has been selected as headquarters of 
IRENA.  Mohammed Bin Rashed: This achievement embodies the excellent 
stance of the UAE in international forums." 
 
-- Abu Dhabi-based English daily The National (circulation 20,000) 
front page: "The UAE wins IRENA headquarters; Environmental agency 
to have headquarters in Masdar City as rivals agree to host 
satellite offices after hard-fought global campaign" 
 
 
¶3.  Under the headline "Irena Headquarters decision is the right 
one", Dubai-based English daily Gulf News published the following 
editorial on 06/30 (circulation 95,000): 
 
"The vote takes note of the responsible way that the UAE is playing 
an increasingly important role in foreign affairs. It takes note of 
the UAE's consistent position in favor of negotiations and rational 
discussion, and against violence and prejudice. The vote also takes 
note of the UAE's important position in the energy community, and 
how it has been planning ahead not just for the next decade, but 
looking for a long-term sustainable future for mankind, which is 
what the work of IRENA is all about." 
 
 
¶4.  Under the headline "Thank You", Habib Al-Sayegh, wrote an op-ed 
in Sharjah-based Arabic daily "Al-Khaleej" (circulation 90,000): 
 
"The success of UAE's diplomacy after huge efforts taken during the 
past six months does not just reflect a mere success but also 
reflects the success of the UAE people, UAE foundations and the 
national system and planning. True the effort was collaborative but 
it was Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed who took abnormal steps and stood 
out. We hope this successful work will be taken as a model for all 
our UAE citizens and organizations." 
 
 
¶5.  Under the headline "Finally...IRENA is here", Ali Al-Amoudi, 
wrote in his daily column in Abu Dhabi-based Arabic semi-official 
daily "Al-Ittihad" (circulation 65,000): 
 
"Congratulations to all of us. We thank whoever said yes to the UAE 
for hosting the IRENA headquarters.  The UAE represents the most 
qualified country to host IRENA." 
 
 
ABU DHABI 00000665  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
 
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