Iraqi Ministry of Culture nominates Basra Capital for Arab Culture 2018

Basra (IraqiNews.com) Basra Governor Majid al-Nasrawi discussed with the Minister of Culture Tahir al-Hamoud the cultural facts in Basra province and both sides agreed to nominate Basra as the Capital for the Arab Culture 2018.

A statement by Nasrawi’s office received by IraqiNews.com “Basra Governor met on Saturday in his office the Ministry of Culture Undersecretary Tahir al-Hamoud and discussed with him the cultural aspects in the province plans of the Basra local government to turn the province into a cultural dome based on its historical value.”

The statement added “Both sides agreed to nominate Basra as the Capital of the Arab Culture 2018 since its historical inheritance enables it to get this title.”