I was born in Iraq in 1953, awarded a scholarship to study in the UK in 1970, from when the UK has become my home country. However all throughout, I have maintained a strong attachment to Iraq, my birthplace and childhood country. The two countries have a long shared history. This blog is about my reflections of the immense changes that have befallen both countries over the last 50 years or so.
You will also find that I have written socio-political articles that I believe are not only of concern to me but to anyone who feels deeply about topical issues. Finally, I have also added a section on money. Managing money in this day and age has become a complex subject and I hope that the notes would help dispel some of the mysteries.
I trust that you will enjoy the blog. Perhaps you would like to contribute, I will be very delighted to receive your comments.
Amir Farhan
Amir – thank you for your tribute to Scott! Whilst we miss him, the world is a better place because he spent time here. Scott and I met in South Africa in 1979 and from the first moment formed a strong bond built on our shared love of music, belief that there is no “box” and a deep faith in a creator who wants nothing more than to have a rich relationship with his creation. We last saw each other in 1982, but kept in touch intermittently over the years. In 2015 I moved to the UK and we started to make plans to get together – my enduring regret is that he left us before that reunion happened. Your words so accurately reflect the man I knew and the light he brought to everyone he touched.
I really do not follow blogs or any social media. Never did. Yours is the first that I read. I appreciate your info regarding finances, but we have our own equivalent in Canada.
I read though through your comments of Iraq and England over the last 50 years. Very interesting.
Sure Amir, we would like to hear more about your outstanding and useful stories because I know you have a deep social and business experience. So keep publishing your interesting topics and opinions on current-day issues.
kind regards
Although I have heard few of these stories before but still nice to read them. Well done Amir. Keep your posts coming
Dear Amir,
First of all, I wanted to say that I had a good time reading your well-written, thought-provoking website.
One thing regarding “Baghdad-London” webpage, when I read the title I was eager to read more about your experience in Baghdad, or perhaps this is something to be added later?
Many thanks
Many thanks for your comments Mushtaq. Baghdad-London section is really about my observations since my coming to the UK in 1970. My experience in Baghdad Pre 1970 is a future subject.
Regards
Amir
Hi Amir
Very impressed with your website.
Enjoyed reading your anecdotes especially ( what in a meal )as my son is vegetarian and my grandson is vegan.
Baghdad-London account was interesting and and brought back memories when i first come to England in 1959 also how it is like in the weekend in Europe.
Your writing about your neighbour Peter, and the guy who commute to work daily between 5 to 6 hours very interesting .
Your account of the year 1979 very good.
Your explanation for the Retirement & Pension option, Inheritance Tax , Brexit and all the other Financial advice are are very helpful and very good written.
Your account for Iraq past and present is nice.
All in All i am very impress with your website.
Best regards
Hello Amir,
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have a look at your updated website. Your recent articles make very interesting read, they are informative and captivating.