Cover Story
Recharging Equities
The UAE and Qatar stock markets will maintain their MSCI’s Frontier Markets
Status, while Saudi Arabia plans to open up to foreign investors.
Perspectives
The Big Idea»
Those that recognise TED react to it with enthusiasm and near-addiction. Meet the U.S-based non profit dedicated to spreading ‘ideas worth sharing’
Editor's Choice
Tension Rising»
The Arab Spring and the power play between America and Iran has given birth to a more dangerous situation, with a rise of tensions between Sunni-Shia relations.
Eye of the Storm»
Bahrain has been at the centre of the Arab Spring since the start. TRENDS meets with Samira Rajab, Bahraini Shura Council, to find out where it’s heading next. . .
Business
Business
Prominent Landmark»
The growth graph of the Dubai-based Landmark Group is extremely impressive. TRENDS looks behind the scenes to find out the formula for roaring success.
Banking/finance
Counting Costs»
Analysists warn against major refinancing risks as $25bn worth of bonds reach maturity in the Gulf Cooperation Council next year alone.
Banking/finance
Private Equity»
The days of personal relationships are over as the reality sets in after the global crisis and the region’s private equity firms adopt sustainable and realistic models.
Last Word
Khalid Al Rumaihi»
Headquartered in Bahrain, Investcorp manages alternative investment products and it made a successful exit from a fund last month. Managing director and head of institutional relations, Khalid Al Rumaihi, talks to TRENDS about the investment climate in the GCC, among other things.
