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

Despite archaic Internet infrastructure, Lebanon’s digital scene is flourishing. With the first Arabic language web mini series launched from Lebanon, the future looks promising.

Designer hotels such as Armani and Missoni have made inroads into the GCC market, while others are making a beeline to get a share of the booming hospitality sector.

The Missoni name is synomynous with luxury and decor, so it’s no surprise to see the Hotel Missoni brand encapsulate both. TRENDS checks in and speaks with Rosita Missoni about her plans for the region.

The protest movement started by a young woman has spread. Social justice is at itsheart, but not far down questions about the occupation cost and military expenditures emerge. Can this movement end up aiding peace?

Stuck in a public fight between parliament and government, Kuwait is going through a rough time as the inner family feuding is taking a heavy toll on the country. Roadblock after roadblock the country is digging in.

Rachid Ghannouchi, head of Islamic party Ennahda, speaks with TRENDS aboutTunisia’s future and its upcoming elections.

Economy

With a large number of high-net-worth individuals in the GCC region, there comes a dire need to effectively manage wealth. Managing director and head of JP Morgan’s Private banking team in Dubai, Jim Freeth, talks to TRENDS about managing the wealth of the rich and powerful.

Markets