The End of Transition and a New Beginning

The End of Transition and a New Beginning

The End of Transition and a New BeginningHamed Arab
Published on: 07/09/2025

Tomorrow marks exactly one week since I walked through the doors of Mappin & Webb for the first time as an employee rather than a customer browsing impossibly expensive watches I couldn't pronounce, let alone afford.

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Why 'Under British Skies'?

Why 'Under British Skies'?

Why 'Under British Skies'?Hamed Arab
Published on: 31/08/2025

Eight years after leaving Tehran for Birmingham, I'm becoming British, publishing my book, switching careers at 36, and dancing salsa. This blog documents the beautiful chaos of reinvention.

Personal JourneyLife in BirminghamCultural FusionCareer & WorkBritish ObservationsIdentity & BelongingNew Beginnings
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