PROOF bush knew about the Dubai Port Authority Deal... (edited headline)

[radwriter0555]

DP WORLD EXECUTIVE NOMINATED FOR PRESITIGOUS US GOVT POSITION

Dubai, 24 January 2006: - Global ports operator DP World today welcomed news that one of its senior executives, Dave Sanborn, has been nominated by US President George W. Bush to serve as Maritime Administrator a key transportation appointment reporting directly to Norman Mineta the Secretary of Transportation and Cabinet Member.

The White House has issued a statement from Washington DC announcing the nomination. The confirmation process will begin in February.

Mr Sanborn currently holds the position of Director of Operations for Europe and Latin America for the Dubai-based company

Mohammed Sharaf, CEO, DP World said:
“While we are sorry to lose such an experienced and capable executive, it is exactly those qualities that will make Dave an effective administrator for MarAd. We are proud of Dave’s selection and pleased that the Bush Administration found such a capable executive. We wish him all the best in his new role.”

Ted Bilkey, Chief Operating Officer, DP World said:
“Dave’s decades of experience in markets around the world, together with his passion for the industry and commitment to its development, will allow him to make a positive contribution to the work of the Maritime Administration. We wish him well for the future.”

Mr Sanborn, a graduate of The United States Merchant Maritime Academy, joined DP World in 2005. He previously held senior roles with shipping lines CMA-CGM (Americas), APL Ltd and Sea-Land and has been based, besides the US, in Brazil, Europe, Hong Kong and Dubai during his career. He has also served in the US Naval Reserve.

Mr Sanborn is due to take up his new role based in Washington DC later in 2006.

http://www.dpiterminals.com/fullnews.asp?NewsID=39

In case no one noticed, this is the company that is taking over the ports. They have a LOT of experience and an excellent reputation and not a whiff of scandal.

BUT it still doesn't explain why everyone is freaking out over this business deal.

[CottonBear]

1. DP World is owned by the UAE government. It is not a private company.

That is why questions are being asked. Also, 2 of the 17 9-11 hijackers were UAE citizens.

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[wordpix]

3. for you to read up on: Carlyle Group, binLaden-Bush, UAE-terror connection

[Norquist Nemesis]

4. Because it's not simply a company

It is a state-run company...the government. We will now be paying the Government of UAE to be a part of our ports. Two of those are involved in transport of our heavy military equipment, BTW.