Articles
Charles Elachi's stellar career from Bekaa to the great beyond
A remarkable journey has taken him from a village in Lebanon to the launch of 24 missions at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the golden age of space exploration
UAE plays an uplifting role in space 'big league', says ex-Nasa director
As the US phases down its space stations role, the opportunity for Gulf-backed commercial outposts is emerging
Global surgeon Mark Shrime finds purpose in faith and patients
Lebanese-American doctor says he has found his 'why' delivering healing to those who need it most as the international chief medical officer for Mercy Ships
On a mission: How former ICRC chief found hope in darkest of times
The Lebanese-Swiss humanitarian ended a long career at the International Committee of the Red Cross with the same pride and passion he felt on joining as a young engineer three decades ago. Now, he is preparing for the next challenge
Somali-British boxer Ramla Ali battles injustice where she finds a cause
East London's Bethnal Green is where you will find the fighter looming larger than life out of a community mural three storeys tall
Coronation pride for royal architect Khaled Azzam
After years lost in an educational wilderness, the Egyptian-British designer found his niche as a world authority on Islamic art and architecture with noble patrons such as King Charles III
A moveable feast: Hafida Latta's diplomatic road less travelled
After giving up a career in government service, the Tunisian-born wife of a British diplomat achieved more than she could possibly have imagined, one spoonful of couscous at a time
The Yemeni child bride activist leading fight against early marriage
As a young girl, Nada Al Ahdal escaped two wedding pacts arranged by her parents. She has since pledged to protect others from being sold 'like sheep'
Being Laith Nakli: Hollywood actor's breakthrough role
British-Syrian star talks about reclaiming his identity and the need to keep things real
The eyebrows have it: why British-Moroccan model Nora Attal is going places
The London-born aspiring actress has a deep appreciation for her Moroccan heritage - which may explain why migration is an issue so close to her heart
Diana remembered - by the man who led her dearest campaign
As the 25th anniversary of her death approaches, demining expert Paul Heslop remembers the woman, their work together and her enduring legacy
'The Voice' singer Mennel's calm after the social media storm
Lost after years of trial and tribulation, the French-Syrian reality TV sensation reveals how she navigated back to the light
Bison roam wild in Britain for the first time since the Ice Age
Rangers hope to take the public for a walk on the wilding side as Europe's largest land animals help fight climate change
Sandhurst statue to honour UK queen and her favourite horse Burmese
Sculpture by Caroline Wallace will be the first of the monarch at the Royal Military Academy in Berkshire
Man of parts: architect Mohamad Hafez captures Syria in miniature
Once a creator of skyscrapers, the artist and activist has scaled-down his work – but not his ambitions – to enshrine the calamity in his homeland using elaborate models
