Dec 16, 2011

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- The Israel Air Force, concerned over delays in the Joint
Strike Fighter, has expanded modernization of its F-16 multi-role fighter
fleet.

Dec 21, 2011

TEL AVIV [MENL] -- King Abdullah's son was expected to be groomed as the
next crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a report said.

Jan 10, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- The United Arab Emirates has been preparing to complete
a crude oil pipeline that would bypass the Iranian-dominated Strait of
Hormuz.

Jan 22, 2012

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Iran was said to be operating a destabilization campaign
in the Gulf Cooperation Council.