middle east

For some countries in the region drought, high population growth and social tension will be an explosive combination over the long term. Add to that serious short-term concerns about nutrition …

The future of communication is here in the form of digital signage on buildings, blogs criticizing companies or lauding products, live television shows watched on mobile handsets and online avatar …

Unlike buying a few shares in a public company, private equity (PE) investment is a commitment that cannot be taken lightly. That is perhaps why most experts believe some two-thirds …

What was ‘expected to happen’ is really happening. There is no doubt anymore as to whether the world is in recession, crisis, downturn or whatever else you want to call …

Family offices are by nature conservative, but in recent years they have stepped out of their mold and began to invest in several asset classes including private equity (PE). This …

  Predicating the future has never been an easy task and it has gotten no easier today. Charlatans with crystal balls are in ample supply however, especially when it comes …

The very high cost of rebuilding Gaza and other regional disasters is on people’s minds in the Middle East and beyond. Whether we are talking about the havoc wreaked by …

Over the past quarter century, I have witnessed countless presidential and parliamentary elections in the Middle East and North Africa. I cannot remember one that went off without voter intimidation, …

Enough for now with giving attention solely to the limitations imposed by this financial crisis — instead take a break and concentrate on the coming opportunities. There is an immeasurable …

The Middle East region, especially the Gulf, has experienced a great boom over the last few years. With rising oil prices and ambitious projects, many thought this would continue ad …