Is there still hope for a city's rebirth and renewal in the face of the future?

Samer Latif Hussain, a local resident who has lived in Nasiriyah, Iraq for 30 years and also works as a safety officer on the Nasiriyah International Airport project, provides his perspective on this thousand-year-old city. Let's explore Nasiriyah with him.

Connecting Europe and North Africa to the west and Central Asia to the east, Iraq is a pearl on the ancient Silk Road. The Nasiriyah International Airport, located along the Belt and Road Initiative, serves as a bridge linking the past with the present, and the present with the future, bringing hope and continuity to this city.

The Nasiriyah International Airport project is located on the outskirts of the ancient city Ur. The total built-up area of the project is approximately 50,800 square meters, and it includes the construction of a new terminal building, an air traffic control building, a cargo building, a 25-kilometer airport connector, and associated facilities, as well as upgrading and renovating the runway and apron.

The design of the airport's main terminal building aims to modernize the original appearance of Ur using advanced technology, creating a harmonious coexistence of the new and ancient city. After completion, the airport will become Nasiriyah's window to the outside world.

At this site, talents from various fields gather to contribute to the revival of the city's industries. Through initiatives like school-enterprise cooperation and mentorship programs, the project facilitates the exchange of technology and the inheritance of excellent skills, nurturing outstanding talents from around the world for Iraq and Nasiriyah. Together, they are also nurturing hope and breathing new life into the city.

Here, cutting-edge construction methods blend with craftsmanship to nurture the city's rebirth. In addition to incorporating elements of Ur into the main terminal building's exterior design, the project uses a segmented prefabrication construction to perfectly showcase the visual effects of palm trees inspired by the dense grove of palm trees on the Tigris-Euphrates river basin.

The Nasiriyah International Airport fills the void of an international airport in southern Iraq, enhancing the convenience and happiness of the people. After completion, this project will become the aviation center of the southwestern region of Iraq and a major artery for regional transportation.

As a member of CSCEC, Samer Latif Hussain has expanded the happy living environment for his hometown through the Nasiriyah International Airport. He has witnessed the introduction of new technologies, the gathering of talents from all walks of life, and the harmonious coexistence of ancient and modern cultures in this city.

In the process of urban renewal, the ancient city has empowered the Iraqi people with the power of hope, which, in turn, nurtures the development of the new city. The echoes of the camel bells from the ancient Silk Road a millennium ago resound once more. With these sparks of hope and cooperation, a happy living environment is built.

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