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Feb 10 2006

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs strongly condemns provocation by Swedish Extremist organisation

The Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, Laila Freivalds, has issued the statement below on 9 February 2006.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Laila Freivalds on the provocation by SD-Kuriren

Arabic media have noted that Swedish extremists are arranging a competition on their website for cartoons depicting caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad.

"I will defend freedom of the press no matter what the circumstances, but I strongly condemn the provocation by SD-Kuriren. It displays a complete lack of respect," states Minister for Foreign Affairs Laila Freivalds.

"It is deplorable that a small group of extremists expose Swedish citizens and Swedish interests to clear danger. Considering the current inflamed atmosphere, I take a very serious view of this. This is a small group without support in our country.

"I apologise that there are a few individuals in Sweden who are so callous and who consciously insult other people's religion.

"I am ashamed that there are extremists in our country who - in the name of freedom of the press - try to exploit those rights we consider so important to offend other people and, in addition, cultivate a conflict where all our energy should now be focused on finding a solution."

According to information published in Swedish Media the Website in question has been closed down. If you would like to read more about the Swedish viewpoint, please click here to access the Ministry for Foreign Affair's website. For an Arabic Translation of the Minister's Statement please click on the Word Document on the right hand side of this page.

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On March the 8th 2007 the President and CEO of Ericsson, Carl Henrik Swanberg, visited the UAE. During his brief stay the Swedish Business Leader met with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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On October 31, 2007 the first SAS flight between Copenhagen and Dubai will take off. The service will operate three times a week in both directions until March 2008 with a newly configured Airbus 340.
Feb 27 2007 Swedish Royal Food at the European Cultural Month in March 2007
Stefano Catenacci, chef of H.M the King of Sweden and the famous photgrapher Jan Dahlqvist will host a series of activities pertaining to the Culinary Arts and it's presentation on the 16th of March 2007.
Feb 5 2007 Henrik Stenson won the Desert Classic in Dubai on Sunday
Henrik Stenson, the Swedish Golfer, won a meritorious victory after a strong performance at this year's Dubai Desert Classic.
Feb 5 2007 Swedish waste management technology attracts attention at Abu Dhabi International Environmental Exhibition
The Swedish waste management company MRT was one of the companies to show of modern waste management technology at the International Environmental Exhibition in Abu Dhabi.
Feb 1 2007 The worlds most modern car transport carrier, "M/V Morning Chorus" named in Dubai
On the 25th of January Swedish shipowner Wallenius Lines hosted a name giving ceremony in Dubai for the companies newest edition to it's fleet of car transport carriers.
Jan 29 2007 Large Swedish participation at “Arab Health Congress”, the second biggest medical technological congress in the world
One of the worlds largest multi theme medical congresses is inaugurated today in Dubai. The Arab Health Congress is accredited by the American Academy of Continuing Medical Education and provides advanced qualified education for medical staff in the entire region.
Jan 28 2007 Swedish Deputy Vice Minister for Trade concludes visit to the UAE where he inaugurated the Swedish Trade Councils new regional office
The Deputy Minister for Trade Mr. Hans Jeppson had an eventful visit to the UAE on January 23-24. On Tuesday he participated at the inauguration of the Swedish Trade Council’s new regional office in Dubai. During his brief stay the Deputy Minister also met with important representatives of the UAE Government as well as Emirati and Swedish enterprises.
Jan 20 2007 Swedish Deputy Minister for Trade visits the UAE
Swedish Deputy Minister for Trade, Mr Hans Jeppson, will visit the UAE 23-24 January.
Jan 5 2007 The Swedish Trade Council Opens a New Regional Trade Office in Dubai
The Swedish Trade Council is strengthening its presence in the Middle East by officialy opening a Regional Office in the UAE on 23 January 2007
Dec 28 2006 Iraqi citizens and the Swedish Immigration policy
In our country we have many Swedish citizens of Iraqi descent; therefore it is understandable that many Iraqis wish to visit their relatives or to reunite with family members in Sweden. However, the current situation in Iraq has not led to a change in the Swedish immigration policy.
Dec 17 2006 Lunds University and Dubai Municipality arranged conference on "peace and sustainable development"
Gulf News recently, 11th and 13th of December 2006, published two articles about a conference organised by Dubai Municipality in cooperation with the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University, Sweden, and the Euro-Arab Cooperation Centre, with 'Peace and Sustainable Development' as a theme. More than 120 projects were presented at the conference. One of the articles published in Gulf News has its focus on sustainable development, the other on waste and water management.
Dec 17 2006 New application fees for visas to Sweden
As of January 1st 2007, the new application fee for visas to Sweden will be 285 dirhams.
Dec 11 2006 Swedish ice classed tanker vessel named in Dubai
The Swedish ice classed 113 000 ton tanker vessel 'Stena Atlantica' was named in Dubai on Thursday, 14th of November 2006. The ceremony took place at the Dubai Drydocks.
Dec 11 2006 Swedish Lucia to be celebrated on December 13th
Each year on the 13th of December, Lucia is celebrated in Sweden. This year, Lucia will be celebrated in Abu Dhabi as well as Dubai.
Nov 30 2006 Exclusive shopping centre in Stockholm purchased by ADIA
On the 23rd of November 2006, the Abu Dhabi investment Authorities (ADIA) purchased the exclusive shopping centre Sturegallerian with its surrounding restuarants and facilities for a sum of approximately 2 billion dirhams. ADIA will be new shareholders as of the 15th of December 2006.
Nov 26 2006 Group from FOI visits Abu Dhabi
Recently a group from the Swedish defence research agency (FOI) visited Abu Dhabi on invitation from UAE Air Force and Air Defence (UAE AF&AD). The group which amongst others consisted of heads of division Dr Lena Klasén and Monica Dahlén visited several of the air forces installations, the UAE University in Al Ain and industries. The visit was a return visit after a visit in Sweden by the UAE AF&AD. FOI and UAE AF&AD have among other things discussed the possibilities for future cooperation.
Nov 7 2006 New security rules for civil aviation within the EU
As of from the 6th of November 2006, new security rules will apply for civil aviation within the EU. For example, liquids will need to be contained in plastic bags, and all large electronic device must be X-rayed separately.
Nov 7 2006 "I love being chief emotional officer" - interview in Gulf News with The One's CEO Thomas Lundgren
Swedish Thomas Lundgren, founder and co-owner of The One, furniture stores, was interviewed by Gulf News in its Friday Issue, 2 November 2006. The One is one of the Swedish-UAE success stories. The Company has today stores in many places in the Middle East. It has also opened two stores in Sweden.
Oct 26 2006 Swedish superstar Sörenstam to compete in Dubai
The world number one golf player Annika Sörenstam will be playing in the Gulf emirate's Ladies Masters Golf tournament in Dubai. Gulfnews, 26th of October, published an interview with the Swedish superstar.
Sep 25 2006 Prize Winner of this year's prestigious Stockholm Water Prize says that 'with proper management practices there will be no shortage of water in the Gulf states'.
Recently HH Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented this year's prestigious Stockholm Water Prize to Professor Asit Biswas. Professor Biswas is the president of Mexico City based Third World Water center for water Management. The Stockholm Water Prize is a Global Award, founded in 1990, and presented annually to an individual or institution for outstanding water-related activities. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden is the Patron of the Stockholm Water Prize.
Sep 21 2006 Swedish V.O. at International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition in Abu Dhabi
Swedish Gun & Rifle maker V.O. participant at recent International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition.
Sep 21 2006 Arlanda Airport profiles itself in Dubai
At the recent major International Airports Conference in Dubai, Arlanda Airport played a prominent role as next year’s host of the conference. Furthermore, Göteborg was widely represented at the Conference.
May 23 2006 Gulf News Special Issue on Sweden
Gulf News has published on 23 May 2006 a Special nearly 100 page Special Report on Sweden
Apr 3 2006 Swedish Deputy Minister for Trade Lars-Olof Lindgren visits the UAE
During his visit to the UAE 1-2 April, Deputy Minister Lars-Olof Lindgren met with high ranking representatives of the UAE within the Government and with the Business Sector.
Mar 28 2006 The Nobel Exhibition to the UAE 2007/2008
On 24 March a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by H.H. Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the Head of the Swedish Nobel Museum, Professor Svante Lindqvist.
Mar 28 2006 DIFX appoints Swede as new Chief Executive
The former head of the Swedish OM Group, Mr Per E Larsson, has been appointed new Head of the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX).
Mar 20 2006 Chief of Swedish Navy visits the UAE
The Chief of the Swedish Navy, Rear Admiral Anders Grenstad, is visiting the UAE on invitation of his Emirati Colleague 19-22 March
Mar 17 2006 Volvo inaugurates New major facility in the Jebel Ali Free Zone
On 20 March Volvo Group Middle East will inaugurate its New Regional Hub Facility for the Middle East. The 47500 sq m large Facility is in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Mar 15 2006 Ericsson's CEO visits the UAE and announces a new 200 m Dirham contract with Etisalat
During a recent visit to the UAE, the Swedish Company Ericsson's President and Chief Executive, Mr Carl-Henrik Svanberg, announced that Ericsson has been awarded a new AED 200 million contract by Etisalat.
Mar 15 2006 Swedish Deputy Minister to participate in "Exportträff Dubai", the Swedish Exporters ' Regional Conference in Dubai, April 1-2, 2006
Swedish Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Lars-Olof Lindgren will be opening this year's "Exportträff Dubai". The aim of the event is to interest more Swedish companies for the dynamic business opportunities in the Gulf Region. At the event they will also be able to network with Swedish companies already present in the Gulf countries, who will share their experiences about the trade in the Region.
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Jan 31 2006 Sweden's Minister for the Environment in Dubai
Swedish Minister for the Environment, Lena Sommestad, will be visiting Dubai 4-9 February 2006 to participate in an International Ministerial Conference on Chemicals Management, arranged by the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), as well as the 9th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum.
Jan 30 2006 Swedish birdwatchers visit the UAE
On 2-9 January 2006 a group of fifteen Swedish birdwatchers visited the UAE for a field trip. The visit took the group to areas around Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Khor Kalba as well as Al Jazeera Khor.
Jan 23 2006 Many Swedish Companies participating in this year's 'Arab Health' Exhibition
Swedish Companies participation and exhibiting at Arab Health - Dubai has become regular feature in recent years. This year more than 17 Swedish companies will participate in "Arab Health 2006 Exhibition & Conferences" at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre 22-25 January, 2006.
Jan 16 2006 GAC turns 50 - the Embassy congratulates!
In 1956, a group of Swedish shipping specialists set up an international shipping agency in Kuwait under the name of Gulf Agency Company (GAC) to provide efficient shipping agency services in the country's congested port.
Dec 24 2005 Article about Sweden in Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times printed an interview with Swedish Ambassador Bruno S Beijer in its 'Diplomatic Diary' on 23 December 2005. The interview is reproduced below.
Nov 30 2005 The Embassy welcomes Mr. Abdulla Saleh as new Honorary Co-Chairman of the Swedish Business Council
Mr. Abdulla Saleh has graciously accepted to become one of the Swedish Business Council's two Honorary Chairman as of November 2005. He shares this role in close partnership with the Ambassador of Sweden, Bruno S Beijer, who is the SBC's other Honorary Chairman.
Nov 12 2005 IKEA inaugurates its latest outlet on 16 november 2005 in Dubai
On November 16 IKEA and the Al-Futtaim Group will celebrate the grand opening of its largest store in the UAE, the 25,400 sq meter store at Dubai Festival City. The store will in addition to home furnishing, the new store will house the first ever Swedish Foodmarket in the Middle East. For more about the new outlet, see www.ikeauae.com

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