Dec 10, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military has employed Bahrain as a majorlogistics center for regional forces amid shortages of basic supplies.

Dec 23, 2002

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Saudi Arabia has formally approved the limited use ofits Prince Sultan air base in any U.S.-led war against Iraq.

Jan 27, 2003

ABU DHABI [MENL] -- France and Qatar plan to complete an accord for annualmilitary cooperation that will include training and joint exercises.

Feb 26, 2003

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has deployed advanced missile defensesystems to Qatar to protect its ally as well as the American militarypresence in the Gulf Arab state.