Directors

Murtada spent his formative years in the United States before returning to Iraq to reconnect with his roots and be closer to family. With over a decade of leadership as the director of WAD Iraq, alongside managing a U.S.-based business, he has dedicated himself to serving visitors of the holy shrines. His deepening passion for hospitality led him to explore development more closely, gaining hands-on experience in construction and general contracting through numerous residential and commercial projects across Iraq.
Fluent in English, Arabic, and Farsi, Murtada bridges cultures with ease and brings a unique blend of cultural insight, entrepreneurial drive, and operational expertise to every endeavor.

Adel was raised in Iran with deep family roots in Karbala. He began his career in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, where he facilitated trade, travel, and hospitality services. His work soon expanded into plane rentals and charter travel, with a special focus on serving Ziyarat pilgrims.
Later, Adel relocated to Iraq, where he launched a bakery and further developed his ventures in the hotel and air travel sectors. Fluent in both Farsi and Arabic, he brings a culturally grounded, service-oriented approach to everything he does.

With over 20 years of experience in international finance, trade, and business development, [Name] has built a career that spans continents and cultures. As an immigrant and seasoned traveler from the West, he brings a unique global perspective to everything he does.
His deep connection to the sacred journey of Ziyarat—combined with a firsthand understanding of the expectations and standards of modern visitors—naturally led him to focus on the evolving needs of today’s pilgrims to the shrine of Imam Husain (as). Recognizing the gap between traditional hospitality models and the expectations of a new generation of international visitors, [Name] has become a bridge between East and West, tradition and innovation.
Today, he plays a key role in shaping thoughtful, elevated pilgrimage experiences rooted in spiritual purpose while meeting modern standards of service and comfort.