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?
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Perspectives
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
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
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.
Business, Cover Story
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.
Last Word
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.
