Saddam pursued to beautify the cities of Iraq. He launched various projects across the cities, beautifying it. Many monuments were constructed in Baghdad, such as the Al-Shaheed Monument and Monument to the Unknown Soldier, which helped in beautifying the city of Baghdad. Under his regime, Iraq engaged in rapid infrastructural development. Baghdad Airport was inaugurated in 1982, bearing his name "Saddam International Airport". He also proposed the Baghdad Metro project in 1980, though it did not ultimately come to fruition, due to troubles concerning the Iran-Iraq War. Throughout the 24 years of his presidency, Saddam built more than 100 palaces across the country.
Saddam pursued to beautify the cities of Iraq He launched various projects across the cities, beautifying it. Many monuments were constructed i.n Baghdad such as the Al-Shaheed Monument and .Monument to the Unknown Soldier, which helped in beautifying the city of Baghdad Under his regime, Iraq engaged in rapid infrastructural development. Baghdad Airport was inaugurated in 1982, bearing his name "Saddam International Airport" He also proposed the Baghdad Metro project in 1980, though it did not ultimately come to fruition, due to troubles concerning the Iran-Iraq War. Throughout the 24 years of his presidency, Saddam built more than 100 palaces across the country