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| Identifier: | 04ABUDHABI4008 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 04ABUDHABI4008 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Abu Dhabi |
| Created: | 2004-11-08 12:58:00 |
| Classification: | CONFIDENTIAL |
| Tags: | PINR KWMN PGOV TC |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
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Diana T Fritz 02/05/2007 04:45:47 PM From DB/Inbox: Search Results
Cable
Text:
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 04008
SIPDIS
CXABU:
ACTION: POL
INFO: PAO RSO P/M ECON AMB DCM MEPI
DISSEMINATION: POL
CHARGE: PROG
APPROVED: AMB:MSISON
DRAFTED: POL:SOSTROV
CLEARED: DCM:RALBRIGHT POL:JMAYBURY
VZCZCADI067
OO RUEHC RUEHDE
DE RUEHAD #4008 3131258
ZNY CCCCC ZZH
O 081258Z NOV 04
FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 6691
INFO RUEHDE/AMCONSUL DUBAI 4465
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABU DHABI 004008 SIPDIS STATE FOR INR/B AND NEA/ARPI E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/07/14 TAGS: PINR, KWMN, PGOV, TC SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR PAYS CONDOLENCE VISIT TO UAE's NEW FIRST LADY Ref: Abu Dhabi 3527 (U) Classified by Ambassador Michele J. Sison, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 1. (U) On 7 November, the Ambassador paid a condolence visit to the UAE's new First Lady, Sheikha Shamsa bint Suhail Mazrouie. After expressing heartfelt sorrow on behalf of the American people for the death of Sheikh Zayed, the Ambassador had an opportunity to speak with UAE President Sheikh Khalifa's mother, Sheikha Hessa bint Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, the only one of Sheikh Zayed's wives who was also an Al Nahyan. The visit took place at the home of Khalifa's oldest son, Sultan. The visit also allowed the Ambassador to meet with Khalifa's oldest daughter, Sheikha Aysha, and daughter-in-law, Sheikha Sheikha (Sultan's wife). 2. (U) Despite her age, which appeared to be about 75, President Khalifa's mother, Sheikha Hessa received her visitors gracefully. She sat in a wheelchair but was able to stand to receive her guests. Sheikha Hessa told the Ambassador that was shocked by the news of Sheikh Zayed's death because she had been told that he was doing fine, even very recently. First Lady Sheikha Shamsa appeared to be in her early fifties, and was energetic and warm and thanked the Ambassador sincerely for her visit and expression of condolences. She said she hoped to see the Ambassador often during happier occasions. She understands English, but like many is hesitant to speak it. Comment: ------- 3. (C) The UAE's new First Lady, Sheikha Shamsa, will have big shoes to fill. As noted reftel, Sheikh Zayed's favorite wife, former First Lady Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, was an important behind-the-scenes power broker and a popular and generous personality. We do not expect her role to diminish. However, Sheikha Shamsa appeared confident and gregarious in her meeting with the Ambassador, and we will closely track her evolution on the UAE public stage, even if it is also somewhat behind-the- scenes. SISON
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