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From: "Ssulayeu To: Jeffrey Epstein tc: > Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:17:50 +0000 News & Information on the United Arab Emirates (VAE). Supported by The National Media Council. ..itews Archive History & Traditions Government & Foreign Affairs Economic Development Infrastructure Social Development Media Country & Environment Sports & Leisure Exhibitions & Events online Videos ,.irXPO 2010 Films >carnal Facts ''',Virtual Museum CLIMATE GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CENTRE BUSINESS CENTRE BOOKS THE SAP ROOM THE ARTS CENTRE CULTURAL CENTRE THE PAST UAE WILDLIFE EDUCATION RECREATION E-CARDS CONTACT COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING - FIRST ANNUAL REPORT (ENGLISH) » COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING - FIRST ANNUAL REPORT (ARABIC) 3. ;;;Todays News Headlines QUICK FIND Offset Program Bureau holds event in Washington to discuss new policy and engage with business executives from U.S. companies posted on 07/11/2010 Washington, W. Under the patronage of Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the USA, the UAE Embassy hosted a low presentation, discussion, and dinner with a delegation from Me Offset Program Bureau (OPB) of the United Nab Emirates (UAE), led by Sat Al Hari, the CEO. Executives from US companies with current and potential offset ololigations in the UAE and who have interests in defence contracting, technology transfer, and training opportunities in the UAE attended the meettig. Ambassador Al Otaiba, and Commercial Counsellor Saud N Novels welcomed the group and provided opening remain. In his remarks Al Otaiba stated: 'Since As establishment in 1992, the UM Offset Program has been contributing vehemently in generating huge economic and commercial value for the UAE and several successful and unique joint projects - mostly with US companies - had been set up under the umbrella of the UAE Offset Program". Al Maleri then addressed the audience and emphasised the new policy's focus on flexibility, ease of project implementation and more involvement by defence contractors in the UM. If I was asked to identify the single most important characteristic of the new pots, I would say without hesitation its flexibility," said Al tiajeri. 'Under the new policy," he continued, "the defence contractors have more flexibility in selecting the right mix of credit contribution with the adoption of a hybrid input and output model that enables defence contractors to utilise their existing strength and neat ozwitnbutions." This past June, the OPB announced in Paris an overhaul in its policy, involving more contribution by defence contractors to the domestic economy with the aim of supporting sustainable growth. Al Majeri also mentioned that the offset policy was Signed with the government's long-term economic vision and "ambitious strategic' plans for comprehensive and sustainable economic and social development that entails 'more focused effects towards diversified and knowledge driven economy, industrial partnerships, capacity building, technology and knowledge transfer and creation of jobs for the LIAE citizens'. tie also praised the growing cooperation between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in all domains. "I believe we have a historic opportunity to promote and broaden our strategic partnership by accelerating our commercial cooperation, joint investments and exchange of technology, expertise and best practices.' The delegation presented an overview of the new policy and followed me presentations by a deleted Qi&iA panel discussion. The panel clarified various issues and concerns as well as highlighted their intent to focus on and invest in skilled and dedicated people, leading-edge science and technology and, above all, a healthy, sustainable, and efficient industrial base, capable of delivering the national goals. The OPB delegation also visited the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) Annual Meeting A' Exposition. This visit to the US comes after the National Defence Industrial Association MIA) and the US-UAE Business Council's 'Aerospace '&' Defence Trade Mission to the UAE,' which was supported by the UAE Embassy Trade Hi/ Commercial Office and the US Embassy's Commercial Service in Abu Dhabi took place earlier this month. The trade mission's program kscluded briefings and site visits with various stakeholders in the UAE. 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