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Iraqi News
08-05-2025
- Iraqi News
Baghdad Mayoralty Launches Tourism Program for Delegations Attending Arab Summit
The Baghdad Mayoralty announced today the completion of 84 reconstruction projects across the capital as part of its preparations to host the upcoming Arab League Summit. In addition to the infrastructure upgrades, the city is planning cultural and heritage tours for accompanying delegations. Baghdad Mayoralty spokesperson Uday Al-Jandil stated in a press briefing that 'visits for accompanying delegations will not be limited to official meetings within the Green Zone, but will also include tours of heritage areas such as Al-Mutanabbi Street and the Al-Saray district.' He noted that 'Baghdad's selection as the Arab Capital of Tourism for 2025 underscores the significance of these historical sites.' Al-Jandil added that cleaning and maintenance operations are ongoing around the clock, particularly within the Green Zone, to ensure a welcoming environment for visiting dignitaries. He also highlighted that: 'The 84 completed projects by the Mayoralty mark an unprecedented wave of reconstruction in Baghdad in recent years.'
Shafaq News
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Baghdad's green revolution: Largest urban forest project begins
Shafaq News/ Iraq has begun work on its largest urban forest, a 12-million-square-meter green space in Baghdad's Al-Rasheed Camp, the Mayoralty of the Iraqi capital announced on Wednesday. In a post on Facebook, the Mayoralty stated that the Baghdad Sustainable Forests Project aims to combat climate change, reduce pollution, and provide a recreational area for residents. It will include over one million perennial trees, green hills, waterfalls, and water pathways designed to replicate natural landscapes. 'Contractors have started clearing debris and preparing the land for development,' the Mayoralty noted, asserting that the Al-Rasheed Camp has been fully allocated to green spaces to enhance Baghdad's ecological balance. The project will reportedly feature 28 themed forests, including the Culture and Arts Forest, Children's and Entertainment Forest, Women's Forest, Technology and Innovation Forest, and Sports and Fitness Forest. A 1.5-million-square-meter artificial lake with interwoven water channels will be a key attraction, alongside cultural and recreational facilities such as a theater, museum, cinema, and sports complexes. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani officially launched the initiative in late 2024 after the Council of Ministers approved the transformation plan in August. Notably, Baghdad has seen a sharp decline in green spaces due to urban sprawl and deforestation, worsening air pollution, and rising temperatures.
