It can become a major source of income in the economy.. Al-Sudani directs the maturation of tourism projects
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani stressed, today, Saturday (January 11, 2025), the necessity of investing in Baghdad as the capital of Arab tourism to launch tourism development projects, considering that it can be transformed into a primary source in the non-oil economy.
The Prime Minister's media office stated in a statement received by "Baghdad Today" that "Al-Sudani chaired a meeting today, Saturday, devoted to presenting a package of tourism projects planned to be established in the capital, Baghdad, and the rest of the governorates."
According to the statement, Al-Sudani directed to work on maturing tourism projects and offering them as a single package, especially since developing this sector will contribute to strengthening and diversifying the national economy by activating vital sectors, including the tourism sector, which the government is keen to activate for the next stage, based on its government program.
He pointed out that tourism and its components are available in Iraq, and it is possible to transform into a basic source in the non-oil economy, with the availability of opportunities, local need, and the desire of citizens to benefit from and enjoy modern, advanced, and environmentally friendly tourism facilities. It also represents a gateway to expanding the elements of attraction for incoming tourism from abroad.
The Prime Minister explained the importance of investing in the opportunity of choosing Baghdad as the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2025, building attractive tourist and entertainment facilities and installations, overcoming bureaucratic obstacles, and creating more suitable conditions to attract foreign investment in this sector.
According to the statement, the meeting approved extending an invitation to a Spanish company specialized in tourism development in order to put projects related to this sector into action, as well as to develop the capabilities of specialized tourism cadres and keep pace with the latest developments witnessed by this sector globally.
21 tourism projects were also reviewed, including hotels, resorts, sustainable forests, cities and entertainment complexes in Baghdad and various governorates, which provide attractions, infrastructure and economic feasibility. link
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