
An Emarati and a U.S. military representative talk next to an MQ-1 Predator spy plane at the 2007 Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates. The United States has in the works possible arms deals totaling more than $11.3 billion to Gulf states including Qatar and Kuwait as part of its strategy to contain Iran and protect shipping. (Associated Press)

An Emarati and a U.S. military representative talk next to an MQ-1 Predator spy plane at the 2007 Dubai Airshow in the United Arab Emirates. The United States has in the works possible arms deals totaling more than $11.3 billion to Gulf states including Qatar and Kuwait as part of its strategy to contain Iran and protect shipping. (Associated Press)

Emirati police and other officials inspect a boat docked in a fishing harbor in the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on July 16, 2012. A U.S. official in Dubai said an American vessel fired on a boat off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, killing one person and injuring three. (Associated Press)

Emirati police and other officials inspect a boat docked in a fishing harbor in the Jumeirah district of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on July 16, 2012. A U.S. official in Dubai said an American vessel fired on a boat off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, killing one person and injuring three. (Associated Press)

In this photo taken Monday, June 25, 2012, a muslim Emirati woman passes by a dress code sign at a shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

In this photo taken Monday, June 25, 2012, a muslim Emirati woman passes by a dress code sign at a shopping mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2011 file photo, Metallica's singer James Hetfield performs on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The band Metallica is participating in a publicity campaign aimed at catching a man wanted in the death of a Virginia Tech student who disappeared after one of their concerts. (AP Photo/Nousha Salimi, File )

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2011 file photo, Metallica's singer James Hetfield performs on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The band Metallica is participating in a publicity campaign aimed at catching a man wanted in the death of a Virginia Tech student who disappeared after one of their concerts. (AP Photo/Nousha Salimi, File )

Musician Robin Gibb performs at the Dubai International Jazz Festival in the United Arab Emirates in March 2008. (AP Photo/Tracy Brand)