A time bomb is ticking. The problem is that the world’s energy and financial markets don’t know what kind of time bomb they have on their hands. For one, it could be what most outside of Iran dreads: nuclear capability achieved by the Islamic Republic. Another kind of bomb the world could be facing is…
As the eurozone crisis continues to rage, seemingly beyond the control of the political and fiscal masters of Europe, the crisis is beginning to have an impact on various parts of the global economy. Already, the President of the United States, Barak Obama, has blamed eurozone leaders for not being able to handle the crisis,…
Conferences and forums in the region are the only events where one can see an assembly of professionals from both sides of the fence. However, the general rule of thumb is that opposites attract, and that happened at the Third Middle East SME Forum in Abu Dhabi last month. But it seemed no amount of…
Your backyard is now a satellite picture. Your celebrity street snapshot is now entertaining Facebook friends of friends of friends. Your credit card company knows you’re divorcing before you do. Your phone company can track your every move. Less of your life than you would be comfortable with is private. More than you can possibly…
As new economies develop and grow, so, unfortunately, do the opportunities for fraudsters and criminals. The Internet and its associated technologies may have ushered in a new era of borderless 24-hour trading, networking and sharing, but it has also facilitated a new era of borderless 24-hour crime. National governments, locked within their own geographic jurisdictions,…
British design and craftsmanship produces elegant results. The Paul Smith and John Lobb collaboration made its debut on the Paris catwalk at the Paul Smith Spring Summer 2013 show. The collection was showcased in July and is available worldwide from John Lobb stores and selected Paul Smith shops since September. For act one of this…
Leather crafting is the theme for Tod’s FW2012-13 Men’s Collection, but it has been presented with a pronounced formal twist. The DNA of the Made in Italy brand finds new potency in utilitarian materials; light soles and impeccable details. The new moccasin, inspired by true Italian style, is the perfect accessory to complete a formal, versatile…
Lately, fusion has been the buzzword in the perfume industry. Keeping up with the trend Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa Oud is a unique combination of the freshness of iconic Acqua di Parma Colonia with the oriental traits of precious agarwood, also known as Oudh. This fragrance takes inspiration from and explores the rich olfactory…
