Archives for the ‘Cover Story’ Category

Dark Clouds

By Trends • Jan 15th, 2012 • Category: Cover Story

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?



The Enduring Unity of the United Arab Emirates.

By Trends • Jan 11th, 2012 • Category: Cover Story

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



Age of Discontent

By Trends • Oct 2nd, 2011 • Category: Cover Story

A disproportionate large number of young people in the Arab world has been suggested as the root cause of the Arab Spring. TRENDS investigates.



Viral Views

By Trends • Oct 2nd, 2011 • Category: Cover Story

TRENDS partners with Fisheye Analytics to assess the online impact of the Arab Spring in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE.



Food Factor Politics

By Trends • Oct 2nd, 2011 • Category: Cover Story

Soaring food prices are a major contributing factor to this year’s political upheaval. TRENDS investigates the food price shocks felt by the Arab region.



Still in Bloom?

By Trends • Oct 2nd, 2011 • Category: Cover Story

The Arab Spring appears to be losing its original luster as economic realities set in, employment hopes fade, and nations second-guess their once-vigorous movement.



Family Misfortunes

By Trends • Sep 11th, 2011 • Category: Business, Cover Story

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



Youth Revolution

By Zeinab Charaffedine • Jul 22nd, 2011 • Category: Cover Story, uncategories

The recent emergence of social media have given the young generation a voice inthe Arab world. A voice that is hard to ignore. TRENDS investigates.



Ferreting Out Fakes

By Trends • Jun 10th, 2010 • Category: Cover Story

Counterfeit wristwatches and handbags used to be restricted to back alleys. But these products are now swamping the Internet on a massive scale.



Liquid Assets

By Emily Meredith • Jun 1st, 2010 • Category: Cover Story

Are U.A.E. banking woes testing the limits of federal power, or is there plenty of cash to go around?