This special report, exclusive to The Middle East, predicts an upturn in the financial fortunes of most countries in the MENA region and illustrates how and where the bounce back has already begun. More...

this year’s table reveals the full impact of the global economic crisis upon the region’s biggest companies. Although the value of many stock exchanges actually increased during the course of the calendar year, the lion’s share of Middle Eastern firms suffered a fall in market capitalisation over the 12 months between our 2008 and 2009 surveys. With oil prices again buoyant, the situation now looks relatively stable, but there is no forgetting the fear that ran through the markets for most of 2009. More...

Travelling with panache requires bags of style and the most prestigious designers are competing for a slice of this lucrative market. If you are going to travel, then you need luggage and whilst style is of prime importance, you also need your belongings to arrive in pristine condition. More...