High risk for Dubai’s high rise residents
Know what to when there’s a real emergency in your building? Maybe it’s time you did. Precious de Leon, asks who’s responsible for your safety at home and at work.
November 14, 2011 4:21
The world’s recent major quakes in the last 10 years
Up to 1,000 people were possibly killed in a powerful earthquake in southeast Turkey's Van province earlier this week. Here is a short timeline of some of the world's recent major quakes in the last 10 years.
October 24, 2011 4:01Earthquake hits Easter Turkey
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit near Van in southeastern Turkey on Sunday near the border with Iran, Turkey's Kandilli Observatory and Research Institute said, and media reported some buildings had collapsed.
October 23, 2011 2:12
Dented interests: Lexus shows its sportier side to the Middle East but is it just ‘too old’ of a brand?
Amid increasing aftersales offers in the Middle East, Precious de Leon wonders if lagging Lexus sales is because of 'old people' syndrome and not because of affected production in Japan.
July 10, 2011 2:14
Superhero syndrome
Juggling sea exploration, filmmaking and saving the world, is James Cameron the next renaissance man?
March 16, 2011 5:45
The cost of the Japan earthquake
You might think the earthquake in Japan would devalue the currency and undermine the economy, but that’s not necessarily the case.
March 13, 2011 3:563-Mitsui OSK hires military specialist for tanker check
Port officials say vessel to remain there a week.
July 29, 2010 2:02Japan tanker hit by quake, no sign of attack-Oman
The country's sole fixed-line operator fell to $64.3 million due to the cost of launching a 3G service.
July 28, 2010 1:35Devastating earthquake hits northwest China
China awoke Wednesday to a humanitarian disaster, following an earthquake that killed 300 people.
April 14, 2010 9:39Haiti ends rescue operations
The Haitian government has ended the search and rescue phase for the survivors of the earthquake.
January 23, 2010 8:01Aid trickles into Haiti as violence continues
Armed looters continue to plague the streets as first relief arrives after devastating earthquake
January 16, 2010 6:09Thousands feared dead in Haiti earthquake
Thousands are feared dead after a 7.0 magnitude…
January 13, 2010 4:16
Dubai Labourers on 'rare' labour protest
Two Arabtec employees who asked not to be identified said several thousand workers engaged on various projects did not report for duty on Sunday.
May 20, 2013 9:33
Tumblr officially off the market
Yahoo! board unanimously approves the acquisition...
May 19, 2013 3:20
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
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