Erbil and Baghdad Move Closer to Final ASYCUDA Customs Agreement

A senior Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation is in Baghdad to finalize the ASYCUDA customs agreement. The delegation...

Kurdistan June Salaries Expected to Begin This Week

Salary payments for public employees in the Kurdistan Region are expected to begin in the middle of this...

New Project Targets Youth Employment and Business Growth in Kurdistan

A new initiative designed to strengthen economic opportunities for young people and women has officially launched in the Kurdistan Region. The program, called Bidaya (Beginning), aims to improve skills, entrepreneurship, and...

Erbil Tourism Projects Open for Investment with Full Infrastructure Ready

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched a new investment roadmap featuring 24 tourism projects across the Kurdistan Region. The initiative aims to attract domestic and international investors while...

Chinese Consul General Calls Kurdistan a Promising Investment Hub

China’s Consul General in Erbil Liu Jun praised the Kurdistan Regional Government for its steady support of Chinese...

Rwanga Foundation Water Campaign Brings Daily Relief to Erbil

Erbil, June 3, 2025 – The Rwanga Foundation water campaign has started. It aims to fix worsening water...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Near Six Million Barrels, SOMO Data Shows

Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) exported nearly six million barrels of crude oil from the...

Korek Mountain Hosts Fifth Snow Festival, Drawing Thousands of Tourists

The Kurdistan Region has launched Iraq’s fifth snow festival atop Korek Mountain, northeast of Erbil. Organizers aim to...

Akre “First Class Rice” Hits American Markets Amid Agricultural Boom

Akre’s first class rice is now reaching the United States, marking...

Duhok Approves 28 New Investment and Industrial Projects to Boost Economy

Duhok authorities have approved 28 strategic projects in the...

Business

Economy

Energy

Kurdistan Oil Export Restart Expected to Lower Fuel Prices

The expected restart of oil exports from the Kurdistan...

Brent Crude Falls Below $77 as Oil Prices Extend Losses

Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as markets...

Oil Prices Fall Below $80 as Hopes of Higher Supply Weigh on Markets

Oil prices fell on Monday after fresh diplomatic developments...

LPG Prices Fall Sharply in Kurdistan, Household Gas Cylinder Refill Drops to 10,000 Dinars

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known...

Oil Prices Fall as Brent Crude Drops Below $79 per Barrel

Global oil prices declined on Thursday after the United...

Oil Prices Drop 10% Amid Expectations of U.S.–Iran Agreement

Global oil prices have fallen by around 10% this...

Kurdistan Region Oil Exports to Resume Next Week

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Federal...

Erbil and Baghdad Reach Agreement to Protect Oil Companies and Resume Kurdistan Oil Exports

Erbil and Baghdad have reached an important agreement on...

General News

Kurdistan June Salaries Expected to Begin This Week

Salary payments for public employees in the Kurdistan Region...

Erbil and Baghdad Agree to Protect Local Agricultural Products

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government...

Kurdistan Loan Report Shows Nearly 1.9 Trillion IQD in Outstanding Debt

A new report from the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of...

Kurdistan Oil Export Restart Expected to Lower Fuel Prices

The expected restart of oil exports from the Kurdistan...

Diamond Prices Fall to 20-Year Low Amid Global Market Changes

Diamond prices have dropped to their lowest level in...

Kurdistan Region Receives 68,000 Tons of Wheat from Farmers

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has received 68,000 tons...

Kurdistan Souvenirs Highlight Culture and Modern Design

Kurdistan souvenirs attract wide interest across the region. People...

Fish Production in Kurdistan Region Remains Stable Despite Drought Impact

Fish production in Kurdistan Region continues to meet market...

Erbil Sends Nearly 400 Truckloads of Tomatoes to Markets Each Day

Agricultural sector in Erbil continues to expand during the...

Patchi Erbil Brings a Taste of Elegance to Every Occasion

Patchi Erbil brings the taste of elegance to life...

Turkey Flights Increase at Sulaymaniyah Airport Next March

Sulaymaniyah International Airport will increase its flights to Turkey...

Erbil-Sulaimani Road Renovation Starts

Renovation of Erbil-Sulaimani road has officially started. Authorities confirmed...

KRG Investing in Clean Energy as Foreign Companies Show Interest

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Electricity is taking new...

Silver Prices Rise Toward $90 as Dollar Weakens

Silver price climbed on Tuesday and moved close to...

Raparin Autonomous Administration to Receive 24-Hour Electricity Service

Preparations to provide 24-hour electricity in the Raparin Autonomous Administration have...

More Than 128 Tons of Gold and Silver Imported Through Erbil International Airport This Year

The Kurdistan Region has imported more than 128 tons...

KRG Rejects Baghdad Claims Over “Unofficial” Border Crossings

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials strongly refuted Baghdad’s claims...

Kurdistan Region Launches New Survey to Update Unemployment Rate

The Kurdistan Region is preparing to launch a new...

Erbil Airport Set for Full Flight Resumption by Early June, Official Says

All commercial airlines are expected to resume normal operations...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Region Sumac Production Rises in 2025

Kurdistan Region sumac production is expanding strongly in 2025. Farmers in Duhok have increased the cultivated area to 12,550 dunams. This growth highlights the importance of the crop for...

Erbil and Baghdad Agree to Protect Local Agricultural Products

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government have reached a new agreement to protect locally grown...

Kurdistan Honey Production Reaches Four-Year High After Strong Rainfall Season

Honey production in the Kurdistan Region has reached its highest level in four years following a season of...

Kurdistan Region Receives 68,000 Tons of Wheat from Farmers

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has received 68,000 tons of wheat from local farmers this season. The Ministry...

Egg Prices Drop to 25,000 IQD per Carton in Kurdistan Region

Egg prices in the Kurdistan Region have fallen sharply, with the cost of one carton dropping to 25,000...

Latest Articles

Erbil and Baghdad Move Closer to Final ASYCUDA Customs Agreement

A senior Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation is in Baghdad to finalize the ASYCUDA customs agreement. The delegation aims to modernize Iraq’s border management...

Kurdistan June Salaries Expected to Begin This Week

Salary payments for public employees in the Kurdistan Region are expected to begin in the middle of this week. The payments will coincide with...

Erbil and Baghdad Agree to Protect Local Agricultural Products

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government have reached a new agreement to protect locally grown agricultural products. The agreement also aims...

Kurdistan Loan Report Shows Nearly 1.9 Trillion IQD in Outstanding Debt

A new report from the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance and Economy shows that nearly 1.9 trillion IQD in government loans and advances remain...

Kurdistan Oil Export Restart Expected to Lower Fuel Prices

The expected restart of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region is likely to reduce fuel prices in local markets. Industry officials believe consumers could...

Kurdistan Honey Production Reaches Four-Year High After Strong Rainfall Season

Honey production in the Kurdistan Region has reached its highest level in four years following a season of abundant rainfall. Beekeepers across the region...