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Dubai has reshaped its oil and gas operations by allowing Emirates National Oil Co Ltd (Enoc) to take over Dubai Natural Gas Co Ltd (Dugas). Enoc yesterday confirmed that Dubai has transferred ownership of Dugas to Enoc.

If Oman chooses to buy the Lockheed Martin F-16 jet fighter, the operational compatibility of its F-16s with those of the UAE is likely, a senior company official said. Delivery of the UAE's F-16s will start from 2004 at an average of three planes a month. Qatar has also expressed interest in this aircraft.