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The debut of the Bahrain Financial Exchange is another step in the tiny country’s
efforts to diversify itself from its neighbors. But is there a demand?

Luxury markets in America and Europe are showing signs of recovery now, but the long-term trend could be down. In the Middle East and Asia, they’re thriving.

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Where should you live, work, and play? Our exclusive rankings pit the region’s major cities against one another to identify the best urban areas in the Middle East.

Emotional connections mean regional hotel owners have largely ignored
the opportunity to develop mid-market hotels.

A changed mood at Davos reflects a will to do things differently from now on, says the head of one of the world’s big four media and advertising companies.