Cover Story

Dark Clouds

The euro zone crisis is getting complex, while the collective political will to solve the problem is mired in individualistic interests. Where do GCC banks stand?

{More»}


Perspectives

Jong-Hoon Kim The Rise of the Arab Hacktivist»

Events in Syria have led to the rise of a virtual society of hackers and activists abroad that are using the Internet to push and support the revolution. TRENDS investigates.

Editor's Choice

Jong-Hoon Kim 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.

Jong-Hoon Kim 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

Banking/finance

Jong-Hoon Kim 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

Jong-Hoon Kim 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.



Business, Cover Story

Jong-Hoon Kim Family Misfortunes»

Saudi Arabia’s most high profile legal battle indicates just how dangerous the world’s capital markets remain a decade after Sept. 11, 2001.




Focus

Jong-Hoon Kim Brotherhood Economy»

No one knows how business friendly Egypt’s most powerful religious movement will be should it have a hand in managing the country, but it will certainly be influential.



Jong-Hoon Kim Shape of Things to Come»

The Middle East is currently witnessing a time of modernisation, Kamal Dimachkie examines the pivotal role social media played and forecasts the future.



Jong-Hoon Kim Making the Arab Spring Eternal»

The seeds of economic liberty and free markets have been planted. But can they grow?



Last Word

Jong-Hoon Kim The Last Word with Nader Elmir»

One of the world’s best-known men’s luxury brands, dunhill, is to open Alfie’s Restaurant and Lounge in Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai early this year. General Manager of Alfred Dunhill Europe and Middle East, Nader Elmir, talks to TRENDS about the brand and what will be on the table of Alfie’s in Dubai.