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.

Feb 26, 2003

CAIRO [MENL] -- The Arab League reviewed weapons of mass destructionprograms in the Middle East.

Feb 13, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Arab energy producers are examining East Asia as thenext major opportunity for sales of natural gas.

Feb 12, 2003

CAIRO [MENL] -- The Arab League plans to form a committee of experts tomonitor Israel's nuclear activities.