Archive for August 2026

The Next Global Consumer Brand May Come from the Philippines

BEVI CEO Jazz Burila on building Kojie.san into a global Philippine beauty brand, backed by BEVM’s manufacturing standards and BIGI’s international expansion strategy.

Ahmadiah Contracting and Trading Built Kuwait’s Skyline — One Trusted Handshake at a Time

For 72 years, Ahmadiah has built Kuwait’s skyline by prioritizing client interests over the lowest bid — CEO Elie Hani on the model behind its lasting reputation.

From Climate Vulnerability to Innovation: How POWER 4 ALL Is Building the Future of Climate Resilience

Angelo Valenton, founder and CEO of POWER 4 ALL, is building the decentralized and climate resilient solutions to universal enablers that treat the Philippines’ climate exposure as a proving ground for the world.

Maslina Resort: Where Luxury Listens to the Land

Maslina Resort in Hvar is redefining luxury travel in Croatia, where sustainable tourism, respect for local culture and five-star service meet.

Ntare Louisenlund School Nurtures Africa’s Future Scientists, Leaders

Discover how Ntare Louisenlund School in Rwanda combines International Baccalaureate education with elite STEM training, government scholarships and global partnerships to shape Africa’s future leaders.

SARAO Puts Africa at the Center of the Universe’s Biggest Questions

South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope built what global vendors said was impossible. SARAO Managing Director Pontsho Maruping on how Africa is reshaping the future of frontier science.

Flooss is Building the Future of Digital Financing in the GCC

Fawaz Ghazal’s FLOOSS Group is redefining digital financing for a new generation of GCC consumers, delivering instant, Sharia-compliant financial solutions in minutes, with a growing presence across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Discover Africa Safaris Turns Local Expertise Into Two Decades of Growth

Andre Van Kets built Discover Africa Safaris on tailor-made trips, on-the-ground destination expertise, and long-term relationships with clients and partners across Africa.

Grupo VerdeAzul’s Long Game Is Paying Off

Grupo VerdeAzul is transforming Panama’s Pacific coast through long-term investments, with landmark communities like Buenaventura leading the way.

Personal Collection’s Biggest Bet Isn’t a Product. It’s Trust.

Jerome Tuguin, CEO of Personal Collection Direct Selling, is scaling a Philippine direct-selling company by treating dealers as entrepreneurs and betting that trust, not just revenue, can thrive as the company expands into Malaysia.