Ehab Shighidel

An Iraqi writer and journalist, Ehab writes on criticism, cultural and political affairs. He also has a collection of poetry called 144 m², which was published by Dar Al-Rafidain in Beirut.

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Reports

Generation Z in the Iraqi electoral arena: what will change?

A new generation of voters may decide the outcome of Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections — and the political class cannot afford to ignore them. Given the significance and size of their vote, politicians will inevitably turn their attention to this group. This in-depth article examines the role of Gen Z in Iraq’s electoral landscape.
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Stories

Conforming to standards... from Dexone to weight-loss drugs to body sculpting 

It all began with Dexamethasone to get a curvy body, followed by weight-loss products to shed the extra kilos, and finally, body sculpting to achieve a whole new physique. It's a long journey, the story of a woman who subjected herself to all these standards, trying pills, syrups, and surgeries along the way.
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Diaries 

The State of Beads: A life run by Beads and Gemstones 

The State of Beads. This state is made out of myths, legends, and beads. There are no policies, no plans, no actions. Everything that happens is a kind of innovation, a creativity, and a breach of reality presented by unseen forces