Middle East considers BP rescue
Potential strategic investment offers BP a life line; response is awaited.
July 4, 2010 1:55
A handle on disaster
Most corporations know that prompt and aggressive public relations efforts are often needed in times of crisis – something BP and BA are finding out the hard way.
June 21, 2010 5:55
Damned if he does…
BP’s embattled chief exec Tony Hayward has come under fire for taking a day off to go and watch his yacht. A PR mistake? Maybe, but the truth is he’s damned either way.
June 20, 2010 1:38BP approves $20 billion fund for spill costs
In line with Washington’s request, BP has agreed to establish the multi-billion dollar Gulf of Mexico clean-up fund, as US government inquiries into the disaster continue.
June 17, 2010 9:01Kuwait fund: no plans to ditch BP
Reports that KIA will hold on to stake despite oil disaster in Gulf of Mexico.
June 6, 2010 3:29Shell and BP post strong first quarter net profits on rising oil prices
Rising oil prices paved the way for first quarter net profits of nearly $5 billion for Shell oil, up nearly half over the first quarter of last year.
April 29, 2010 9:24
Liable to the Libyans
With the news that doctors were ‘encouraged’ by the Libyans to conclude that the Lockerbie bomber had only three months to live, and Jack Straw’s admission of using the prisoner to secure trade deals, the UK can no longer deny the obvious.
September 6, 2009 3:21
A major step for Turkey
As Prime Minister Erdogan showcases Turkey's prestige on a visit to the White House, the country has its ratings upgraded...
May 19, 2013 9:45
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26