Future Pipe Industries, based in Dubai, led this work to facilitate the transition of industries globally toward a better piping system. Focusing on designing and manufacturing fiberglass pipe solutions, FPI created an imprint niche in the oil and gas, water, and industrial sectors through its pioneering solutions that happen to be durable and innovative.

Founded in 1984, Future Pipe Industries was established specifically to produce fiberglass pipe systems that could meet performance demands in industrial applications. Over the past forty years, the organization has experienced tremendous growth as it expanded its operations around the globe; however, its mission has always been the same: to design and manufacture high-performance fiberglass pipe systems meeting the uniquely demanding needs of industries around the world. 

Today, FPI operates 12 high-tech manufacturing facilities worldwide and has over 3,300 employees. FPI has been at the top of developing rugged solutions that last. This is because fiberglass possesses superior strength properties. Its pipes, unlike common medium steel or concrete, are lightweight, resistant to corrosion, and highly adaptable towards extreme environmental conditions. These features make them ideal for the transportation of oil, gas, water, and industrial fluids in sectors where reliability and longevity are paramount. Solutions by Future Pipe Industries don’t only enhance operational efficiency but also work towards overall cost-cutting in maintenance and replacement.

The journey was not without its challenges. By 2008, the company had arranged for a historical IPO-in what had been called a deal of the year. The deal was expected to value the firm between $1.2 to $1.6 billion by listing 35% of its shares on the Dubai stock exchange DIFX. Though the IPO did not come through, Future Pipe Industries did not come crumbling down. However, the revenues continued to trend northward year after year-from a meager $100 million in 2000 to the whopping amount of $1 billion in 2012 for the company. The growth curve of FPI demonstrates its potential for adaptation and to prosper in the competitive global environment.

The Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman Fouad Makhzoumi is running this company. Fouad Makhzoumi’s leadership has been a significant driving force behind FPI’s expansion international. His wife, May Makhzoumi, is Vice Chairman, so you can be sure that this is a family business in the mould of Tata’s or DLF. The couple has led the company through an age of inventions and sustainability, keeping it at the cutting edge of fiberglass technology. Industry insiders believe that when growth picks up, the company or its parent Future Group, may seek to go public in another IPO, perhaps valuing it at $4-5 billion.

Success for FPI is based on sustainability as well. The focus of Future Pipe Industries on eco-friendly manufacturing processes is yet another reflection of its forward-looking approach. From minimizing carbon footprint to energy consumption, Future Pipe Industries seems to be doing its level best to see that the harmful impacts of the activities involved in industries do not increase. The use of recyclable materials and the incorporation of energy-saving solutions have further proved that FPI is at the helm of the evolutionary wave in sustainable innovation. Hence, FPI is a preferred partner to companies that want to reduce their carbon footprint.

Future Pipe Industries is devoted to constant research and development. This implies improved performance as well as sustainability in its solutions. It is pushing the boundaries of what fiberglass can achieve, positioning it with leaders-not only fulfilling but also exceeding modern infrastructure demands. Indeed, support for innovation from this company is a guarantee to have its offerings top the line for a considerable period within the industry.

Future Pipe Industries continues to be a global force, providing crucial infrastructure solutions to key markets around the world. From Dubai to the rest of the globe, FPI’s impact is felt across continents as it helps build the future of industrial piping systems. Set to play an even more pivotal role in shaping the industries of tomorrow, Future Pipe Industries will only continue playing an important role as the world shifts towards more sustainable and resilient infrastructure.

FURA Gems has catapulted itself to be the leader in coloured gemstones rapidly by promoting ethical mining and excellence in the production of gems. Since 2017, FURA has been remarkably successful at sourcing and selling the most prized coloured gems like emeralds, rubies, and sapphires. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and spanning three continents, FURA makes ripples not only in the gemstone business but also in new benchmarks for transparency, sustainability, and quality.

FURA Gems was founded by Dev Shetty to revolutionize the coloured gemstone market by providing the consumer with directly mined, traceable, and ethically sourced gems from their mines. In just a few years, the company has built itself quite an exciting portfolio of mining assets, including operations in Colombia, Mozambique, and Australia. In 2021, FURA’s mining efforts produced around six million carats of Mozambican rubies and 300,000 carats of Colombian emeralds, establishing the company as one of the leading producers of colored gemstones globally.

In 2022, FURA hogged the headlines with the “Estrela de FURA” ruby, the largest gem-quality ruby ever mined. Weighing in at an impressive 101 carats, it was sold through an auction by Sotheby’s in 2023 for $34.8 million-the largest price ever achieved for a ruby. A sale of such magnitude catapulted FURA into the lead as one of the critical players making waves in the luxury gem market. Its operations cover three continents that give the company a kind of exclusivity in the production and sale of colored gemstones. FURA produces its rubies and sapphires in Australia and Mozambique, respectively, while its emerald operations are found in Colombia. No other company is producing all three major colored gemstones on a global scale, a position FURA has taken singly for its advantage. This strategic presence has enabled the company to control key markets and serve a wide range of international buyers through a variety of gem auctions scheduled throughout the year.

Auctions are a part and parcel of FURA’s business model, through which the top-quality gems are offered to industry professionals and luxury buyers. The company hosts around eight auctions every year in mainly international hubs for the trading of gemstones, including Bangkok and Bogotá. FURA’s auctions have become a huge source of excitement for the entire gemstone industry. FURA generally gives collectors and investors the chance to view rare and prized stones when offering such gems at each of the auctions.

FURA Gems is also very dedicated to corporate social responsibility and sustainable mining practices. The company has undertaken several activities to benefit the communities it operates within. For example, in Mozambique, it enabled education for locals by providing a primary school, and in Colombia, the FURA only established an all-female wash plant located at the Coscuez emerald mine-an industry first for the gemstone industry. These projects demonstrate FURA’s commitment to empowering grassroots communities and empowering women for the cause in traditionally male-dominated industries.

In its other pioneering initiative, FURA Gems is leading innovation in the gemstone world with traceability of its gems. The company uses block chain technology developed by Gübelin Gem Lab and Everledger to ensure traceability of each journey of its gemstones from mine to market while being transparent in ethical sourcing. This has, on both counts, raised the reputation level of FURA but also set a new industry standard altogether.

The company sets out to have minimal environmental footprints, including the implementation of water management and recycling of waste at its mine sites. It reforests and reclaims land after closing its mines, in an endeavour to return the sites to its natural landscape as much as it can. Keeping in view the expansion, FURA Gems will continue to focus on producing world-class colored gems while remaining on the ethical, sustainable, and responsible approach towards community development. The newly established operations outside Sri Lanka have been changing the face of the gemstone industry with a global approach, igniting the way towards hand-in-hand luxury and responsibility walking together.

FURA Gems is much more than a mining company; it is the pioneer shaping tomorrow’s coloured gemstone market for investors, collectors, and gem enthusiasts alike.

What was once a career in the healthcare sector became life-changing when Wael traded his lab coat for suitcases and took the world of travel influencing headfirst. Within just two years, Wael has been able to take his passion for exploring the world into a brand recognized by all, featuring among the world’s most stunning destinations and hotels, thereby captivating his audience along the way.

The story of transformation and reinvention Wael Abu Alteen recounts a story of transformation and reinvention. Initially trained as a biomedical engineer, Wael, like many professionals, was on the straight path, which seemed stable and promising. However, his passion for travel and curiosity about the world soon overpowered the predictable life of engineering. Inspired by his brother Nael, a travel influencer in his own right, Wael decided to quit his job and focus exclusively on the content. And, for his part, all it took was only two years of this decision to enjoy the fruit exponentially.

One of the most dynamical cities around the world, Wael from Dubai has stormed the world of social media with his content related to traveling. Uniquely born out of a career in engineering, Wael brings an attention to detail every single time a destination presents beauty in its own way and uniqueness as he showcases it to the eye. From 5-star hotels to locations far off the beaten path, Wael’s photographs offer his followers aspiration as much as good advice that will help them craft their own adventures.

Dubai was the perfect launch pad for Wael’s new career. This city of hospitality, with its impressive skyline, opened almost endless opportunities to collaborate with exclusive hotels. It only took Wael two years to showcase almost all the luxury hotels in Dubai- a marvellous achievement that positioned him among the top travel influencers in the city. These social media pages soon overflowed with breath-taking images and videos, immediately drawing attention from local audiences and the rest of the world. A great storyteller with an eye for discovery, Wael has won the hearts of many followers as a source of inspiration for traveling.

Wael’s influence does not end at Dubai borders. His work has taken him to and featured 43 countries and beyond that include food destinations, cultural attractions, and more, both popular and offbeat destinations. International collaboration by Wael says it all about his growing reputation in the international scene. World’s most prominent tourism boards around the globe, from Switzerland, Czech Republic to Malta, and Dominican Republic among others have invited a twist in his travel tales to his huge followership.

What makes Wael’s work so compelling is his eagerness to find out places, whether he is visiting the serene lakes of Switzerland or discovers the vibrancy of Maltese culture. There’s always this excitement for travel that he shares with his audience. His followers are not just passive viewers; they would engage in his content often with a question: what to visit and experience next? Wael, indeed, has perfected the art of fusing great visuals with insightful information in such posts as make for aesthetic perusal as much as in-depth knowledge.