Nov 24, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Gulf Cooperation Council states are being urged to pourmassive investments in desalination projects.

Dec 19, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has completed final preparations for thelaunch of a reconnaissance satellite.

Jan 14, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has signalled that it is prepared to turnaway from the United States as the kingdom's main defense supplier.

Feb 28, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Despite threats from Iran and Iraq, Gulf Arab states areexpected to vastly reduce defense spending over the next decade.Defense analysts said the Gulf Cooperation Council could spend $50billion over the next decade.