's ruler said ties between Abu Dhabi -- the main contributor to the federal budget — and Dubai should not be questioned. Widespread speculation that Abu Dhabiwould be obliged to support Dubai through the global crisis — either through the federal stimulus programmes or secret, bilateral deals -- led to talk of

s ruler said ties between Abu Dhabi -- the main contributor to the federal budget -- and Dubai should not be questioned. Widespread speculation that Abu Dhabiwould be obliged to support Dubai through the global crisis -- either through the federal stimulus programmes or secret, bilateral deals -- led to talk of