Being organized by Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in cooperation with Prime Minister Office and National Standing Committee for Community Awareness and Guidance in Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Sabah Wajid Ali, President of University of Kerbala, participates in activates of ” Baghdad: Arab Capital of Tourism 2025 Conference”.
The conference aims at highlighting Iraq’s tourism potential, enhancing cooperation between academic institutions and tourism sector, and discussing tourism investment opportunities in Iraqi cities (Baghdad, Karbala, Najaf, and Mosul).
Prof. Dr. Sabah Wajid emphasizes that the University recognizes the significance of tourism as being a strategic sector which contribute to attain sustainable development.
He adds that College of Tourism Sciences -University of Kerbala- is working on documenting the city’s cultural and religious heritage and reinforcing tourism, particularly Karbala’s which is the most prominent religious tourist destinations in Islamic world.