The Business of… Illegal Drugs
No one knows its exact scale, but it’s thought to be one of the biggest industries on the planet, amounting to almost 1 percent of global GDP. Kipp takes a look.
November 29, 2010 3:48
Special report: Ferreting out fakes
Counterfeit wristwatches and handbags used to be restricted to back alleys. But these products are now swamping the Internet on a massive scale.
June 20, 2010 11:38Children’s drugs recalled by UAE Ministry of Health
Safety warnings prompt government to recall liquid Tylenol from pharmacies.
May 3, 2010 2:50Children of inattentive parents more likely to try drugs, study reveals
Study says that parental negligence and domestic violence lead drug abuse.
April 29, 2010 8:53Saudi charity to help drug addicts’ families
Journalist sets up organization to help discourage ‘wives and children’ of addicts from becoming abusers themselves.
March 17, 2010 6:22
Royal ruling to be out soon
Abuse allegations leveled against Sheikh Issa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, an Abu Dhabi royal, caught the world’s attention this year. The court is expected to give a verdict in the case in January 2010.
December 22, 2009 2:17
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
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
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