Tell us about yourself and your background I was actually born and raised in England. But people swear I’m either American or possibly Canadian because my English accent left me long ago. I was your typical small-town kid who had never been further than a few hours drive and knew nothing of the world. That […]
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Company Spotlight: Jetpac Global
Tell us about Jetpac Global Jetpac is a travel eSIM lifestyle product that allows travelers to connect to 200+ destinations worldwide. Gone are the days of buying data only when you land, or relying on expensive roaming data plans. With Jetpac, you can instantly activate an eSIM with affordable data packs. With just 1 eSIM, […]
The Secret to Building Relationships That Drive Business Growth
Global Entrepreneur Roman Ziemian on Fostering Authentic Connections for Business Success Why Relationships Are the Backbone of Business Growth In my journey as an entrepreneur, I’ve come to realize one undeniable truth: relationships are the backbone of business success. While innovation, market insights, and strategic planning are critical, what truly accelerates growth is the power […]
HR & Business Transformation Spotlight: Simon Mennell
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you currently do? I’ve been in HR for around 27 years which has been a blend of mainly permanent roles, along with interim and short-term assignments as a consultant. I am married with two grown-up children. Both my wife and my son run their […]
Female Founder Spotlight: Delphine Lefay, Co-Founder OnTheList
Tell us about yourself and your journey to founding OnTheList I’m Delphine, a French Mum of 2 young kids; Pablo who is 4 years old, and Gabin who is 2 years old. I arrived in Hong Kong in 2015 with Diego my husband who is also the co-founder of OnTheList. Like most people, I started […]
How AI is Revolutionizing SMEs in the MENA Region: Insights from PLATMA
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are making a significant contribution to the MENA region. Studies show that formal SMEs contribute up to 45% of employment and 33% of GDP in developing countries. Among them, MSMEs have a very high share of private sector employment in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). According to official […]
From vision to reality: building scalable startups in the UAE
Global entrepreneur Roman Ziemian shares his journey, insights, and strategies for building sustainable startups in one of the world’s most innovative and competitive markets. As an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that while every business starts with a vision, the real challenge lies in bringing that vision to life and making it scalable. The UAE offers one […]
When Should A Business Establish A Family Office?
A family office is a private wealth management advisory firm that serves a single family or a small group of related families. It can also be established as an in-house function of an organization supported by advisors. A family office provides a range of services designed to help manage, and grow the family’s wealth, and ensure long-term […]
Business Leader Spotlight: Simone Milasas
Tell us about yourself and your background I am a compulsive creator with a desire to empower people to know they can change any area of their life that they think is not working for them. I’m originally from Sydney, Australia but I consider myself a citizen of the world. Growing up, I always knew […]
CEO Spotlight: Mr. Al Arif, CEO of World Padel Academy
What inspired you to start World Padel Academy (WPA)? I’ve always believed in the potential of padel as a sport that connects people and communities. Starting WPA was about turning my passion for the game into an opportunity to create something meaningful. It was inspired by the idea of building a platform where people of […]