A thirst for knowledge and a hunger for culture: These are the forces that drive Dr. Iya Khalil towards excellence. This young, gifted, and dedicated head of the well known bio-tech research company Gene Network Sciences, Inc. will not give up her search for truth during her life. As the co-founder and executive vice president, Khalil leads a group of scientists in the search for a cure for cancer. But her success doesn't stop there. Deeply in touch with her Libyan roots, Khalil is devoted to the promotion of peace and

When you plant a seed, you cannot just abandon the soil. You must nurture it and tend to the seed so that it will grow into a beautiful and flourishing blossom. At Al-Bustan – 'The Garden' – they do just that. This non-profit organization is dedicated to educating youth about the Arabic language and culture through well thought-out contact with the language, art, architecture, music, dance, and natural atmosphere of the Arab world, As the founder and president of Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, Hazami Sayed has been in charge of developing and organizing diverse projects to