UAE, France sign landmark nuclear deal
Plans sealed for permanent Abu Dhabi military base and development of civilian nuclear energy.

Saudi pledges more oil when needed
Kingdom says it will raise output when justified by market, following Bush call to tame high prices.

Tenancy law to take on rent disputes
Dubai Rents Committee system replaced by legal framework covering all aspects of landlord-tenant relationship.

Relief in sight for flooded Dubai
Break for drivers as forecasts for the emirate predict rain will clear by Wednesday afternoon.

Qatar launches ambitious Olympic bid
Doha games would showcase Arab world to rest of globe, bid chairman says.

Citigroup returns to its Prince for fresh financing
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal participates in $12.5bn Citigroup private securities sale.

Record pay hikes for expat doctors
Saudi increases gov't medical staff wages by up to 80% in drive to attract more specialists.

US Congress unlikely to block $20bn Gulf arms deal
Bush notifies Congress of intent to sell $20bn arms package to Gulf allies.

Oman's ruler joins inflation chorus
Sultan the latest Gulf leader to demand gov't action to curb price increases.

Bahraini royals in spat over reform
Squabbles between state bodies should not hinder economic progress, king warns gov't.

Silverjet CEO defends business strategy
Silverjet defends business model after rival files for bankruptcy protection.

Gulf airline industry ripe for price competition
Most airline customers will switch to competitor if fare is cheaper, says latest survey.