Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

Nadhim Zahawi reflects on his journey from Baghdad to Britain at Dubai literature festival

Zahawi, who is a chemical engineer by background, recounted to the audience how he fled Iraq for the UK at the age of 11
Zahawi’s father fled to the UK first, and a few months later, Zahawi, his mother and sister joined him there, seeking refuge

By Hams Saleh · 31 January 2025