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On Earthquakes in Dubai

Last week Nepal was struck by one of the worst earthquakes ever recorded in history. The country registered the most powerful quake on its...

Dubai earthquake code updated

The civic authorities on Wednesday issued new rules asking all new projects to raise the threshold of buildings to withstand earthquake tremors up to...

Report predicting powerful earthquake in the region denied

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has absolutely denied issuing any report predicting that a powerful earthquake could hit the UAE and GCC countries between 25...

Uninspiring example by posh school – A wake up call for...

One of Dubai’s most expensive private schools, with a certain reputation among Western expat parents in the city, once again made to the...

How Social Media Can Help When Disaster Strikes

The powerful earthquake that recently hit Iran was also felt in many other countries in the Middle East, including UAE, and it scared millions...

Earthquake Safety: What to do when Earthquake strikes

Earthquakes can be very dangerous because they happen at any time without warning. There are several things you should do during and after an...

Japan Crisis at Chernobyl’s Level

// The Japanese government raised its assessment of the month-long crisis at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to the highest severity level by...

Strong earthquake hits Japan

// Japan's meteorological agency says it has lifted a tsunami warning for the northeastern coast 90 minutes after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore. The quake...

Japan twin disaster may cost $300 billion

// 11,438 people are confirmed dead from the March 11 earthquake and subsequent tsunami A total of 16,541 people are still missing and about 2,873...

JPMorgan Chase: $5 Million Aid to Victims of Japan Earthquake

JPMorgan Chase announced today that it would commit $5 (USD) million to near-term relief and recovery efforts in Japan in the aftermath of its...

Goldman Sachs to Donate ¥500 Million to Japan Earthquake Relief Efforts

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced a financial contribution of ¥500 million (US$ 6.1 million) to assist the emergency relief efforts...

Help Japanese People

On March 11, 2011, a huge 8.9 earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit Japan, causing widespread destruction. Hundreds were killed, with ports and airports remain...

UAE Citizens in Japan Safe

Director of Media Affairs '&' Government Communications at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sultan Mohammed Al Ali today called UAE Ambassador to Japan Saeed...