KOS: (2004) our embassy in Abu Dhabi was shutdown to a terrorist threat

[Coexist]

the entire blog about the pros and cons of the UAE purchase is very good - as well as putting this all in perspective:

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/2/19/19320/9920
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The company itself may be adequately qualified for the job, but there are other considerations which must be wieghed. Just a couple years ago, our embassy in Abu Dhabi was shutdown to a terrorist threat. What happens if DP World, because of its new interest in the United States, becomes a target? What will occur if those 6 ports have to be shut down because of a terrorist threat? As Commander Flynn explained, even a two-week shutdown of U.S. ports "will collapse the global trade system." It's all speculation, of course, but these factors merit serious consideration and a robust public debate before we hand our security over to this company.

What is unquestionably one of the most important decisions about our national security was made by the same cabal that has long ago lost our trust on such matters. The decision was made in secret, without a full investigation and without the input of those who will be most affected by this deal. If this administration has the temerity to invoke 9/11 at every press conference and speech, then let it show us that why we can feel trust a foreign government to prevent another such attack.

(edited to include link to article in original post at Kos)
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/03/24/terror/main608340.shtml