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This blog collects articles and ideas written or developed by Dr. Alaa Al-Tamimi, which he shares online in the hope of providing insight, knowledge, and in-depth thoughts on various topics.
Topics covered include personal writings, critical analyses, and intellectual exchanges, as well as reviews of works that marked his professional and personal life.
He discusses his experiences in Iraq and abroad, his public engagements, and his thoughts on reconstruction, urban planning, and education. He also reflects on key moments from his life in different countries and shares what he learned from the cultures he encountered along the way.



When Cities Were Woven with Golden Threads: The Iraqi Reconstruction Board and the Forgotten Lessons of History
At a time when Iraq was weaving its dreams with golden threads, specifically in the early 1950s, a unique national will emerged to...
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Pride in the language of democracy
On the night of the announcement of the results of the recent Canadian election, I watched the scene in front of my screen with rapt...
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Canada is not for sale… Carney and the cleverness of confronting Trump
During the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, Trump reiterated...
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Baghdad: Memory of a City
Baghdad – A Hymn to Eternity from the Cloak of History In the heart of geography, where legends lie beneath the soil of the Tigris and...
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The Gulf is one, but each shore has its own story.
Amidst the folds of history and the conflicts of the present, the Gulf is contested by names, just as nations contest it. To Arabs, it is...
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Naked soul in front of life
Dr. Alaa Al-Tamimi The walls of hospitals have heard a prayer more sincere than all the prayers of mosques and the hymns of temples......
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Farewell to His Holiness Pope Francis I... Pope of the Poor and Voice of Dialogue
Dr. Alaa Mahmoud Al-Tamimi - April 21, 2025 With feelings of sadness, the world was shocked this morning by the passing of the Pope of...
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Notre Dame Church fire
Six years ago today, April 16, 2019, France and the world were shaken by the news of a fire at the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral. The...
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The Gulf is one, but each shore has its own story.
Amidst the folds of history and the conflicts of the present, the Gulf is contested over names, just as nations contest it. To Arabs, it...
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Baghdad – Anthem of Immortality from the Cloak of History*
In the heart of geography, where myths lie beneath the soil of the Tigris and ancient alleys whisper the secrets of ages, a city unlike...
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Canada is not for sale
During the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, Trump reiterated...
2 min read


Pride in the Language of Democracy
On the night of the announcement of the results of the recent Canadian election, I watched the scene in front of my screen with rapt...
2 min read


Life Between Buildings: Memory of places Dr.Alaa Al Tamimi
Amid the hustle and bustle of cities and their towering buildings, Danish architect Jan Gehl whispers an elusive truth: "The soul of a...
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Smiles after heated discussions: A scene from Canada ahead of the election
Dr. Alaa Al Tamimi Friday 18April 2025 Welcome. As I promised, we will meet every Friday to discuss some of the matters that concern many...
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Planning Iraq's Future Cities: Lessons from the 2025 Census
The Iraqi General Population and Housing Census (2024-2025) revealed critical demographic indicators that should form the cornerstone of...
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When the city makes us happy
Have you ever considered how the appearance of your city affects your daily psychological state? How do the sidewalks, buildings, and...
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From the City as Authority to the City as Idea
Deep in history, when man drew the first circle of stones to define the boundaries of his shelter, and raised mud walls to protect...
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“A closed mind does not build a nation: A call for openness for a new Iraq”
Dear friends, We are the sons of a diverse country, rich in cultures, components, religions, and dialects. Unfortunately, this richness...
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The Babylonian World Map
The British Museum in London houses an extraordinary collection of artifacts from Mesopotamian civilization —one of the oldest in human...
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The Wounded Lioness
Whenever I visit a new country, I make it a priority to explore its national museums. Among the world’s most important institutions that...
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