I am sorry that you got blasted for asking questions, because you are doing the responsible thing by asking.

No, your enclosure is not really appropriate for a uro. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you build a new one, and I am sure that others will fill in any points that I leave out, hopefully in a more helpful than rude manner.

Uros are desert reptiles and need high basking temps and a much cooler area where they can cool down. The Basking temps taken directly on the basking surface should read between 120-130. The only way you can get a really accurate reading is by using a temp gun and taking the temp right on the basking surface. The ambient temps at the basking END need to be in the 90s. Then there needs to be a fall in temps as you move to the other end of the tank where the ambient temps should be in the mid 80s. So, an enclosure needs to be large enough to accomodate this temp gradient, and it is hard to accomplish this temp gradient with open screen sides. You do need ventillation, but not that much.

Then, you need low or narrow hides in each temerature zone. The hides should be narrow enough that the uro can go in and feel the top on its back. In the wild, they wedge themselves between rocks to escape heat or preditors when they need to.

Are you familiar with a good diet? Here is a great care sheet, and if you have questions about the diet, please ask.
http://www.deerfernfarms.com/Uromastyx_Care.htm

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