French Military Base in Abu Dhabi Opens May 2009

France to open new military base in UAE in May
RIA Novosti - Moscow, Russia

PARIS, March 5 (RIA Novosti) - France plans to open a military base in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on May 27, a leading French newspaper reported on Thursday.

According to Le Monde, the United Arab Emirates has long been in favor of a French base on its territory. However, former President Jacques Chirac's presidential administration was pushing for bases in French-speaking African countries. ...