Fastest, highest, longest: Five records set by UAE
From the world's tallest building to the deepest diving pool, the UAE, which turns 50 today, has a love of setting records.
Thu Dec 02 2021
'Freedom Tower' - the skyscraper symbolising New York's resilience
The skyscraper that replaced the Twin Towers in New York's skyline is America's tallest building at 1,776 feet.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Man arrested scaling tallest building in Paris
The unnamed climber, who used no harnesses or other aids, was detained after he got to the top of the 210-metre (690 feet) office block.
Sat Sep 19 2020
TRX's Signature Tower GDV estimated at RM3.5b
The centrepiece landmark is expected to be the 15th tallest building in the world at 1,440 feet or 438.9 metres tall.
Sat Apr 30 2016
New York lights World Trade Center red, white and blue
New York lit One World Trade Center, the tallest building in America, red, white and blue in solidarity with France after attackers killed at least 120 people in Paris.
Sat Nov 14 2015
China gives new twist to world's second tallest building
The world's second tallest building, Shanghai Tower, will soon open with a twisted triangular "outer skin" around a circular core.
Mon Jun 22 2015
Guinness World Records offers behind the scenes look at the world's tallest building
Guinness World Records has released a short film exploring the architecture behind the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
Wed Dec 10 2014