He was born and brought up in Baghdad, Iraq, where he finished his education and first university degree; BA in English Language and Literature, 1st Class Honours . Then, he worked with national an...view moreHe was born and brought up in Baghdad, Iraq, where he finished his education and first university degree; BA in English Language and Literature, 1st Class Honours . Then, he worked with national and international private sector companies and international organisations. He later pursued his postgraduate studies in London, where he obtained his MA Linguistics& Translation from SOAS- London University besides another degree, a Diploma in International Relations, from the same university. He worked for few years in London with the international trade companies’ sector before returning to Baghdad, where he worked with the United Nations. His work with the international organizations took him to various countries and cities including Baghdad, Amman, Tripoli, Sirte, Khartoum, Darfur, and to Europe.
Despite the author’s numerous travels outside Iraq, he spent most of his life in Baghdad and witnessed the good and bad days including the years of Embargo, Conflicts, and Wars until the last Gulf War of 2003, which ended with the invasion of Iraq by the US and Coalition Forces.
The author is residing presently in Switzerland and has previously published a short stories collection, in Arabic, and preparing to publish a similar collection in English. This book tells a story about actual experiences and life inside and outside the Green Zone of Baghdad during recent troublesome times in the Country and the Region. Author's contact e-mail: latifalbayati@yahoo.comview less