Counting CostsAnalysists warn against major refinancing risks as $25bn worth of bonds reach maturity in the Gulf Cooperation Council next year alone.
Private EquityThe 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.
Family MisfortunesSaudi Arabia’s most high profile legal battle indicates just how dangerous the world’s capital markets remain a decade after Sept. 11, 2001.
Digital Media ThrivingDespite 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.
Corruption in the GulfThe region’s recent unrest has seen corruption as the key complaint. How has
this been shown in the digital world? TRENDS and Fisheye Analytics investigate.
About FaceA thirst for new markets has Turkish entrepreneurs turning to the East and opening up their country to Arab investors.
Bargain HuntersDespite the risks, Gulf Arabs are flocking to Greece for a new wave of investment opportunities.
Greek FuturesCan the country step back from the brink? Seven Greeks share their views on what lies ahead.
Sky High HopesIt’s worthy of a business school case: Lufthansa’s Middle East expansion strategy aims to redefine the market before dominating it.
