Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
February 2004
US Women's National Soccer Team's Dominant Victory Over Haiti
The US Women's National Soccer Team won decisively against Haiti with an 8-0 score, advancing to the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. This match…
UN Spokesperson: Installation of Listening Devices Constitutes Violation of 3 International Treaties
The UN spokesperson condemned the alleged installation of listening devices by British intelligence in the UN Secretary-General's office, calling for an immediate halt to such…
Possibility of Alcohol Testing for Spectators at Euro 2004 Matches
The Portuguese government has proposed a bill allowing alcohol and drug testing for spectators at Euro 2004 matches to prevent misbehavior. General Lionel Carvalho emphasized…
European Union Allocates Over $300 Million to Strengthen Peacekeeping Programs in Africa - 2004-02-27
The European Union has committed over $300 million to support peacekeeping initiatives in Africa, as announced by Romano Prodi during a summit in Libya. This…
Gholamali Haddad Adel: The New Parliament Does Not Intend to Go Back
Gholamali Haddad Adel, a prominent conservative figure, claims that the new parliament will not reverse reforms made by the reformists. The counting of votes is…
Iranian Human Rights Group: UN Should Pressure for Leadership Change in Iran
An Iranian-American human rights group is calling on the UN to pressure for a leadership change in Iran following a controversial parliamentary election marked by…
Tony Blair to Compete for Third Term as Prime Minister - 2004-02-22
Tony Blair has declared his intention to run for a third term as Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing that the decision of his re-election lies…
Pakistan's New Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warhead
Pakistan has officially added a new short-range missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to its military arsenal. President Pervez Musharraf emphasized the importance of…
Extraordinary Security Measures in Japan - 2004-02-21
Japan has heightened security measures at sensitive locations to prevent potential terrorist attacks following two explosions near its defense agency. An unnamed official indicated this…
The U.S. Remains Determined to Transfer Power in Iraq by the Scheduled Date - 2004-02-18
The U.S. is committed to transferring power in Iraq by June 30, despite challenges from the Iraqi Governing Council regarding the selection process for a…
End of the First Day of Talks Between India and Pakistan in Islamabad - 2004-02-16
India and Pakistan wrapped up the first day of a three-day official dialogue in Islamabad, characterized as friendly and constructive. Both sides proposed frameworks for…
Ivankovic: We Must Defeat Qatar's National Football Team in Tehran
Branko Ivankovic, the head coach of Iran's national football team, emphasized the necessity of defeating Qatar in an upcoming match to advance in the 2006…
Weekly Radio Address by President Bush - February 14, 2004
In his weekly radio address, President Bush emphasized the U.S. efforts to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction to terrorists. He highlighted the…
550 Reformist Candidates Withdraw from Upcoming Parliamentary Elections
550 reformist candidates have withdrawn from the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran in protest against the disqualification of thousands of other liberal candidates. This situation…
Commemorative Stamp of Hossein Rezazadeh to be Printed
The Iranian government is honoring weightlifting champion Hossein Rezazadeh by issuing a commemorative stamp. The event will be celebrated with a ceremony attended by high-ranking…
U.S. State Department Expresses Concern Over Palestinian Officials' Actions
The U.S. State Department is concerned about the military trial of four Palestinians accused of involvement in a bombing against an American diplomatic mission. The…
World Cup 2014 in Brazil?
Sepp Blatter announced that Brazil is likely to host the 2014 World Cup, coinciding with the centenary of its football federation. This decision is significant…
Musharraf's Phone Conversation with Colin Powell - 2004-02-08
Pervez Musharraf assured Colin Powell that Pakistan would prevent the leakage of nuclear technology information. This conversation follows Musharraf's recent pardon of Abdul Qadeer Khan,…
Ariel Sharon Considering Transfer of Jewish Residents from Gaza Strip - 2004-02-06
Ariel Sharon is exploring the relocation of Jewish settlers from Gaza to the West Bank as part of Israel's plans to annex the area. Palestinian…
Pervez Musharraf Pardons Abdul Qadeer Khan, Known as the Father of the Country's Nuclear Program
Pervez Musharraf has pardoned Abdul Qadeer Khan, who admitted to leaking nuclear technology to several countries. This decision follows Khan's confessions on state television, where…
David Beckham: I Want to Be the Best Player in the World - 2004-02-05
David Beckham expressed his desire to win the World Player of the Year award while playing for Real Madrid. He emphasized the importance of upcoming…
Kofi Annan: A UN Diplomatic Team Will Head to Iraq
Kofi Annan announced that a UN diplomatic team will travel to Iraq to help resolve disputes over forming a temporary government. The initiative comes amid…
UN Sends Equipment for Victims of Water Taxi Incident in Congo - 2004-02-01
A tragic fire on a water taxi in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in approximately 200 people missing or dead, with around 500…
Justine Henin-Hardenne Wins Australian Open Tennis Championship
Justine Henin-Hardenne won the Australian Open by defeating Kim Clijsters in the women's final. This victory adds to her impressive record against Clijsters in Grand…