Nov 07, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia is examining the prospect of privatizingsome areas of Saudi Aramco.

Jan 30, 2002

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- Western firms are lining up for what could be up to $1.1billion in security contracts in the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Dec 13, 2001

CAIRO [MENL] -- Yemen has suffered a setback in its military campaignagainst Islamic insurgents.

Dec 10, 2001

ATHENS [MENL] -- A German consortium has bought Greece's ailing andlargestshipyard.