Mounir Al-Saidi

Mounir Al-Saidi is an economic researcher who specializes in the impact of infrastructure projects on local economies in Iraq. He has highlighted the potential of the proposed Mansouriya Airport as a significant economic asset for the Diyala province, particularly for enhancing tourism and facilitating travel between Iraq and Iran. Al-Saidi argues that the airport could serve as a gateway for religious tourism, significantly boosting the local economy. He underscores the need for strategic government initiatives to lay the groundwork for such a project, stressing that without proper planning and investment, the airport initiative remains a distant dream.