Analysists warn against major refinancing risks as $25bn worth of bonds reach maturity in the Gulf Cooperation Council next year alone.

The euro crisis and the looming curbs on Iranian crude has further complicated the complex oil industry, but the GCC producers are undeterred.

The New Year will see a greater focus on income and quality, as the fragile world economy struggles to avoid another slump.

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.

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.

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?

As the UAE celebrates its 40th National Day, TRENDS takes a look at some of its accomplishments along the way.