Middle Eastern Descent Archives - Page 4 of 13

Nathalie Handal

Nathalie Handal is the author of 10 award winning books, translated into over 15 languages.

Solmaz Sharif

Iranian-Turkish-American poet

Porochista Khakpour

Iranian-American novelist and journalist

Gulghotai (Gula) Bezhan OAM has been working to empower Victoria, Australia’s Afghan community and more specifically Afghan women and children for more than 20 years through her work in community services and international aid.

Christa McAuliffe

Participant in the NASA Teacher in Space Project who died on January 28, 1986 when Challenger exploded after launch.

Zubaidah bint Ja’far

Abbasid princess remembered for ordering the construction of a series of wells, reservoirs and artificial pools that provided water for Muslim pilgrims along the route from Baghdad to Mecca and Medina.

Dalal Smiley

Dalal Smiley served as the Multicultural Affairs Commissioner with the Victorian Multicultural Commission between 2001 and 2005, among other contributions.