At only 25, Hani Sarakbi managed to rise the professional ladder, quiet rapidly, becoming Account Manager of ADinB

At just 18 years old, Ahmad Hamsho is the first ever Syrian equestrian to qualify for the Olympic Games in London 2012

“I work for the British embassy in Damascus as a Public Affairs Manager and this is an enjoyable part of my life. I am happy to have such an interesting job.”

What does success mean? At just 32, Hazem Haykal thinks he has found the answer. Now Vice President for Business Development at Transtek after rising through the ranks, he says the lessons he has learned from people and confidence in himself have helped him meet every new challenge.

Senior projects coordinator for SYEA Ventures (Syrian Young Entrepreneurs Association) at just 25, Tabbal – an English Literature graduate from Damascus University with no former experience - is as a promising authority in capacity building in Syria.

With a PhD from the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University in Canada, Lina Almarestani is the latest addition to Syria’s expat talent pool pushing the country forward.

A distinguished medical engineer who graduated in 2007. He is currently holding four positions simultaneously including two at Mujtahed and Mahjoub Hospitals. His invention of a teaching aid for the visually impaired, however, is the highlight of his achievements

Thirty-one years old and currently holding the position of Economic Advisor for Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Abdullah Dardari, while additionally running with his brothers the Khwanda Investment Group; Ali Khwanda shares with Forward his experiences and the road which led him to his current role.

Still at 34, Reem Akhras manages to carry on her duties as Director of the Center For Strategic Health Studies, as a wife, and a mother of two lovely kids. Yet that hasn’t deterred her from pursuing her plans, where she is currently doing her PhD in Quality Management from Liverpool School for Tropical Medicine.

From working as an editor for Syria News, an anchor at Sham TV, to the current main anchor for Syrian National TV

• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?
• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?

• Assad appoints a 29-member Constitutional Committee, for a new constitution by next February
• Sam Dalla: Was the Chinese model that good?