A faculty member from the University of Basra participates in a scientific symposium titled “The Role of Tourism in Supporting Basra’s Economyâ€
Assistant Professor Dr. Zahid Qasim Baden, a faculty member at the College of Administration and Economics – Al-Qurna, participated in a scientific symposium titled “The Role of Tourism in Supporting Basra’s Economy.†The event was held at the University of Basra for Oil and Gas, specifically at the College of Industrial Management for Oil and Gas, on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
The participation included a lecture that presented statistics related to tourism levels in Iraq, the challenges facing the tourism sector, and proposed solutions to enhance its role in supporting the local economy. The lecture also highlighted investment opportunities in the tourism sector and the role of both governmental and private institutions in developing sustainable tourism.
The lecture aimed to emphasize the importance of the tourism sector as a key contributor to the economy, raise awareness about the necessity of developing tourism infrastructure, and encourage policies that support attracting tourists and investments. This, in turn, contributes to achieving economic development in Basra Governorate and Iraq as a whole.
