Anas the guide started by asking the audience a thought-provoking question:
“What are the outcomes of presenting the equation 2024 - 1604?”According to the book “Pedro Teixeira’s Journey”, from Basra to Aleppo by land, over 420 years ago, Basra was an economic capital even before the Iraqi parliament officially designated it as such.Anas believes the issue lies in Basra’s lost and unknown identity. He argues that a city’s cultural and economic identity is the foundation for its development, construction, and resilience. Basra currently lacks a clear identity as an economic capital, and its formation must start with fundamental elements — the most important of which is the people.He emphasized that identity emerges not from a single person’s behavior but from the collective behavior of a community. This interaction generates customs, culture, and eventually, identity.Anas concluded by saying that Basra has many names, and the most beloved is “Basra is Iraq” — whether this is a reality due to oil presence or simply a slogan, depends on whether Basra’s identity truly reflects Iraq’s economic capital. Anas Murshed
is the founder and CEO of Al Murshed Company, which specializes in business development consulting and public relations.
Anas Murshed holds an Executive Diploma in Public Policy from the Institute of International Education in New York, and a Diploma in Public Policy and Leadership from the American University of Sharjah. He also holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and operations management from the College of Administrative Technology at the Central Technical University. Currently, he is continuing his education by studying public law in Iraq.
With over a decade of experience in business development and public relations, Anas Murshed has worked in a wide range of sectors, including information technology, consumer goods, automotive, energy, and telecommunications. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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