Baghdad - Iraq
The organizing committee of the Second International Conference of the College of Arts - Department of Archaeological Tourism at Al-Nour University in Iraq chose the Jordanian traveler and researcher Abdul Rahim Al-Arjan as a member of the scientific committee of the conference, which will be held on April 12 and 13, 2027 under the slogan: “Archaeological tourism and its role in building national identity.”

The selection comes in appreciation of Al-Arjan’s contributions to the fields of tourism and heritage, his experience in travel itineraries and sustainability, and his research and documentation efforts in highlighting historical and archaeological sites and promoting them locally and internationally. The Scientific Committee is responsible for supervising and arbitrating the participating research and ensuring the quality of its scientific outputs.

Al-Arjan expressed his pride in being assigned alongside an elite group of academics and experts, stressing that “protecting heritage, documenting it, and employing it in building national identity is no longer an option, but rather a developmental and cultural necessity,” stressing that Arab academic cooperation is an essential pillar for producing solid research and joint initiatives.
It is noteworthy that Al-Arjan is the General Director of the Qudrat Foundation. He published 182 tourism articles, completed 5 research papers, presented 32 seminars, and wrote the book “Paths... Walking and Traveling in Jordan.” He also held the duties of general supervisor of tourist trails in the Golden Triangle.