Aug 07, 2001

NICOSIA [MENL] -- The Republic of Cyprus and Syria plan to examine the areaof the eastern Mediterranean for energy resources.

Aug 09, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has imposed restrictions thatprevent the entry of vessels believed to be carrying smuggled Iraqi oil.

Oct 26, 2001

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Kuwait has finally signed a contract to purchase an airdefense system from Egypt.

Nov 01, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- China seeks to increase arms sales to Sudan as part of aneffort to expand Beijing's defense clientele.