We are thrilled to announce that H.E. Samir Sumaida'ie, the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, will be visiting American University this Monday to discuss Iraqi art and culture.

Mr. Samir Shakir Mahmood Sumaida'ie was appointed Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in July 2004. In April 2006, he moved to Washington to serve as Iraq's first ambassador to the United States of America in sixteen years. In addition to his career in politics, Ambassador Sumaida'ie is a successful businessman. From 1978 to 2003, he worked as an entrepreneur, consultant and designer. Born in Baghdad, Ambassador Sumaida'ie resided there until 1960. He graduated from Durham University with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1965.

Ambassador Sumaida'ie enjoys a wide range of cultural interests, including writing poetry and crafting designs in the Islamic decorative medium. He is married and has five children, all of whom reside in the United Kingdom.

Seating is very limited and on a first come, first-served basis, so please plan to arrive early if you would like to attend.

Type:

Lecture/Speaker

Host:

Literature

Co-host:

CAS Arts