Sami ZubaidaSami Zubaida, an exceptional scholar of Middle Eastern political sociology, law and culinary culture, passed away in London on April 6, 2025. Born to an Iraqi Jewish family, Sami left Iraq to pursue higher education in the United Kingdom. Sami supervised many PhD students and was incredibly generous with his knowledge and time. The MESG still meet regularly and is one of the multiple legacies left behind by Sami. Sami Zubaida’s legacy endures through his significant body of work, which continues to influence scholars and students interested in the Middle East’s political and sociological dynamics.