Emile Hokayem Archive
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May 27, 2009
The French military base that Nicolas Sarkozy inaugurated yesterday in Abu Dhabi is overshadowing other, softer dimensions of the French presence in the UAE. Read Article An unmistakable symbol of a growing strategic partnership
May 25, 2009
In his two years at the Elysée Palace, the French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who arrives in Abu Dhabi this evening for a state visit, has pursued an activist foreign policy that could give his nation a privileged position among external powers active in the Middle East. Read Article France and the UAE have become perfect partners
Apr 08, 2009
Just a week ago, a colleague lamented the fact that the speech that US President Barack Obama was due to give in Turkey last Monday would not be the "one" setting a new tone for his country's relations with the Muslim world. Read Article How will Obama turn his gestures to the Islamic world into action?
Apr 01, 2009
It did not take long after President Barack Obama made an overture to Iran in his Nowrooz message for some commentators to criticise both the timidity of the gesture and continuing US hubris. Read Article America is talking, but is anyone in Iran listening?
Nov 18, 2008
UAE and US leaders have reaffirm their commitment to their "enduring partnership", which they said had contributed to stability in the Middle East. Read Article Leaders highlight agreement on key political and religious issues
Oct 28, 2008
Foreign Minister's visit comes amid growing wariness between the two countries. Read Article Abdullah in Iran to promote better lines of dialogue
Jul 21, 2008
Condoleezza Rice, the US Secretary of State, met senior UAE leaders and Arab foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi. Read Article Rice issues Iran warning ahead of visit to capital
