Second Phase of the Ur Tourism City Project Officially Launched

Baghdad - INA
The General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers announced today, Tuesday, the launch of the second phase of the Ur Tourism City project.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Secretariat stated, “The Dhi Qar Reconstruction Fund has commenced the second phase of the Ur Tourism City project, reflecting the commitment of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers to enhancing the tourism sector and supporting the archaeological and cultural heritage of the ancient city of Ur.”

The statement added that “the project aims to offer a comprehensive tourism experience, enabling visitors to explore the region’s rich heritage while providing exceptional tourist and hospitality services, as well as archaeological and recreational facilities that blend Sumerian civilization with modern history.”

It continued, “The second phase of the project will include the establishment of an integrated city for drama and media production, featuring Sumerian, Babylonian, and traditional neighborhoods, the Global Ur Museum, an opera house, a fully equipped studio, a hotel, a traditional market, police and civil defense centers, a clinic, and a municipal department.”

The statement also noted that “the first phase, recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister, included the open-air Sumerian theater, the Ur indoor theater, a restaurant, and green spaces.”

It affirmed that “the project will contribute to enhancing the status of Dhi Qar province specifically, and Iraq in general, as an attractive tourist destination, stimulating tourism and transportation activities, increasing revenues, and creating job opportunities for various segments of society.”