A lifein motion.

A life can take you across borders. What matters is what you build along the way.

Jafar Altememy's story began in Baghdad, Iraq. After spending two years in a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia, he arrived in Norway in 1993. His earliest priority, as he later described it, was to learn the language, find his place, and contribute to the society that welcomed him.

In a 2017 interview, he recalled taking on roles ranging from cleaner to head waiter at a Clarion hotel. That determination to learn and build a network helped lead him toward a career in Norway's cinema industry, and later to organisations at the intersection of public service, culture, and city life.

His career is not simply about titles. It reflects a commitment to working with people, navigating change, and making shared spaces and experiences better for those who use them.