Carole Corm
Business
Roof farming in Hawaii, mink farming in Denmark, coffee currency in the US and shopping addiction in Lebanon.
Africa/Middle East
A new satellite city is planned to ease the pressure of Nairobi's urban centre, restoration is planned for Saudi Arabia's weather-beaten collection of world-class sculptures, and Syria in numbers.
Map it out
Mapmaking is an art that involves recording minute details and interpreting the world for travellers. But maps are also open to political manipulation, which can create significant problems for those who rely on them.
Africa/Middle East
Why Africa is frantically going green, Saudi Arabia is desperately building houses, and South Africa is learning to love fracking.
Patron familias
Sometimes it’s not civic officials who shape the city but passionate families. In Sydney the Kaldors’ cultural philanthropy is enriching their city.
Voice of the people
Every city has a local media star who is part of its fabric. Content with staying on home turf, they become an institution, explaining their metropolis to a loyal public.
Business
An indian energy start-up, an African hotel group and a Turkish taxi designer, plus other companies making waves this month.
On the table
From the restaurant scene to what we’re pouring ourselves for breakfast and cooking up in our kitchens, we bring you four trends that are changing the business of what we eat and drink.
The leaders
Our heroes for the future, selected for their talents and problem-solving skills. During the recession, they have gone the extra mile to make the world a better place, giving us hope.
Hip Hops
Mazen Hajjar launched his beer brand under gunfire in Lebanon, entering a market dominated by one player. Now he’s head of a thriving beer company with ambitions to conquer the world.
