Iraq – Iraqi tourists escape high temperatures to resorts in Kurdistan region

Location: Dokan District – Sulaymaniyah – Kurdistan Region – Iraq

Language: Arabic

Duration: 00:03:04

Source: A24 in Sulaymaniyah

Restrictions: A24 subscribers

Date: 16/07/2022

Storyline:

Rising temperatures and frequent power cuts in central and southern Iraq have led to the revival of tourism in Kurdistan region in northern Iraq.

Dokan tourist resort in Sulaymaniyah governorate is attracting a large turnout of Iraqi and Arab tourists from various Iraqi governorates who visit to enjoy the cool weather and beautiful scenery.

According to statistics provided by Tourism Directorate in Dokan District, 600,000 tourists have visited during the past 6 months.

Shotlist:

– Soundbite (Emad Al-Basri – Tourist from Basra governorate)

          “We keep coming to Kurdistan region, especially Sulaymaniyah, to Dokan dam for the natural views and cool water. Southern Iraq suffers from high temperatures, so we come here to enjoy our time. Kurdistan region provides high quality hotel and tourist services, who treat Arabs and Kurds with the same care and respect.”

– Soundbite (Mustafa Fareed – Tourist from Baghdad governorate)

          “We came here to escape the hot weather in our area and enjoy a change of scenery. Baghdad is suffering major issues with electricity and electric generators, so we decided to come here to have fun with the family.”

– Soundbite (Salem Ahmad – Tourist from Al-Diwaniyah governorate)

          “The weather here is nice, and the people are wonderful. Places in this area, and Sulaymaniyah in general, are beautiful, and prices are cheap.”