This report describes the open economy and society of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as U.S. concern over proliferation of advanced technology due to the open economy and the UAE's lax export controls. It discusses these issues in relation to a recently-signed U.S.-UAE civilian nuclear agreement and also provides a general description of the UAE's government and political structure, as well as the effects of the recent global economic downturn on the UAE in general and on the city of Dubai in particular.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Israeli prime minister Golda Meir who delayed submission of her resignation as political colleagues called at her home to urge her to remain in office.