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In a world that too often equates success with wealth and status, Linda Turner stands apart—an embodiment of integrity, empathy, and unwavering purpose. From the quiet towns of Edo State, Nigeria, where she was raised as the seventh of ten children, to the powerful platforms she commands today, Linda’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless service. As the founder of Linda Hope Initiatives and CEO of Jat Holdings, a thriving conglomerate with interests in real estate, fashion, interior design, and hospitality, Linda Turner has proven that it is possible to blend business acumen with a humanitarian heart. Her multifaceted identity—mother, wife, entrepreneur, survivor, advocate—is united by one consistent thread: her deep commitment to uplifting lives. From Pain to...

Abu Dhabi | July 23, 2025 — Affluenz Magazine, International’s leading global luxury, leadership, and impact publication, has officially released its much-anticipated July/August 2025 issue — a special edition commemorating the 20th anniversary of the passing of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the United Arab Emirates. This commemorative edition features a powerful trio of cover stories — spotlighting the enduring legacy of Sheikh Zayed, the cultural diplomacy of UAE’s Minister of State, Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, and the entrepreneurial excellence of Elvis Sepenya, CEO of Skywise Group, one of Africa’s most innovative investment firms. This historic issue celebrates Sheikh Zayed’s vision of unity, progress, and inclusion — a legacy that ...

Adedotun Olaoluwa is a key player in the world of media and lobbying. Olaoluwa’s contacts book bulges with the names of the great and mighty. In his capacity as media aide, Olaoluwa’s role involves focusing on Salman’s image, and providing general public relations and media outreach services. Olaoluwa, whose circle of clients includes Mohammed Al Barwani, founder of the Oman-based diversified group MB Holding Company and Gulfstream, the head of one of the largest news content distribution networks, Dotmount Communications, and Dotmount Newswire, is well-known in media, business and political circles. He has previously worked with politicians in both Middle East and the United States, serving as adviser to Qatar emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Olaoluwa has prior exper...

Ms. Rebecca Donkor is the Founder and CEO of Makeup Ghana, the unifying platform for the beauty industry in Ghana focused on Policy Advocacy, Brand and Product Development Consultancy, Training & Events. She is also a member of the University of Ghana Alumni Council and an Ambassador for the Youth Employment Agency. Rebecca holds an MBA in Marketing & Entrepreneurship from the University of Ghana Business School. She also serves on Boards and acts as an Advisor to early and growth stage businesses within the beauty industry. She channels her immense passion and love for the beauty industry through leading initiatives such as the Ghana Makeup Awards and the Africa Makeup and Beauty Fair. She recently as part of her policy advocacy and the need for SOP within the beauty indust...

With the outbreak of the first reported case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa in February 2020, experts predicted that the pandemic would hit Africa the hardest. And since then, African governments and communities have continued to grapple with the unprecedented health emergency, with implications for national economies and the livelihoods of citizens. Experts predicted that African countries may find it difficult to follow through with the WHO guidelines to curb the spread of the pandemic, and some of the issues highlighted in the forecast include: • Many African health systems, already overburdened with different illnesses, do not have the capacity to respond to a pandemic of this proportion. • As most families in Africa live in poverty and are striving to get food on...

With the outbreak of the first reported case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Africa in February 2020, experts predicted that the pandemic would hit Africa the hardest. And since then, African governments and communities have continued to grapple with the unprecedented health emergency, with implications for national economies and the livelihoods of citizens. Experts predicted that African countries may find it difficult to follow through with the WHO guidelines to curb the spread of the pandemic, and some of the issues highlighted in the forecast include: Many African health systems, already overburdened with different illnesses, do not have the capacity to respond to a pandemic of this proportion. As most families in Africa live in poverty and are striving to get foo...

2015, Burgess opened its first office in Asia which was then awarded Best International Brokerage Company 2018 at the Christofle Yacht Style Awards. Next, Burgess responded to the growing interest in yachting in the Middle East and launched the Dubai outfit in 2016. Prior to the openings, the company had strong client relationships in the respective regions and this will now help to better serve clients on a more local level. Spearheading the office in Dubai is Jonathan Hind, who joined the company following four years as the general manager of the Dubai Marina and Yacht Club, the largest marina in the Middle East. With deep and broad experience, and an extensive  network in Dubai, Jonathan is ideally suited to head up Burgess’s new Dubai operation and forms a key part of the global te...

Luštica Bay – the emerging marina town set to become Montenegro’s only greenfield investment project and the largest in South Eastern Europe at 690 hectares – is unveiling a new sustainability strategy. From green construction methods, energy efficient architecture to cooperation with local communities and businesses, Luštica Bay is on a mission to become a model of sustainability steeped in the motto: ‘Life as it Should Be’. In recent years, the small Mediterranean state of Montenegro has been praised for its wild and unparalleled beauty, and diverse cultural offer, making visitor numbers soar season after season. In 2018, Montenegro experienced a 10.2% rise in tourist arrivals compared to 2017 and based on the latest data from the National Tourism Organization of Montenegro (NTOM), ...