KRG Returns 3.2 Billion IQD to Citizens Through Electricity Discount Program

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned 3.2 billion Iraqi dinars to citizens through its electricity discount plan. The Ministry...

New 100-Dollar Scam Spreads in Currency Markets, Authorities Warn Citizens

A new type of fraud involving damaged 100-dollar bills has emerged in currency exchange markets, prompting warnings to...

Kurdistan Introduces Digital System for Wheat Collection at Silos

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Trade is changing the wheat collection process and replacing the old manual system with a fully electronic process. Officials say this reform aims...

Kurdistan Issues 25 New Investment Licenses Despite Drone Threats

Kurdistan Region continued to attract investment despite ongoing regional tensions and drone attack risks linked to the Iran conflict. Over the past three months, authorities issued 25 new project...

Gold Market in Erbil Faces Volatility as Prices Rise

Gold price rose sharply in Erbil markets, according to a survey. The increase comes amid higher demand and...

Oil Prices Fell Below $100 After Ceasefire Extension

Oil prices fell below the $100 mark on Wednesday after a brief rise earlier in the day. This...

EL&N Café: From London to Kurdistan

EL&N London — Erbil Avenue, the world-famous café brand from London, has opened its first location in Kurdistan....

Kurdistan’s Duhok Plastic Recycling Project Accelerates as Plant Sorts 600 Tons Daily

Duhok strengthens its environmental strategy as its main waste sorting facility handles nearly 600 tons of garbage each...

Oil Prices Drop 15% Following U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Announcement

Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after the announcement...

Penjwen Tomatoes Boost Markets Across Iraq

Penjwen tomatoes dominate the agricultural season this year in...

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Energy

KRG Returns 3.2 Billion IQD to Citizens Through Electricity Discount Program

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned 3.2 billion Iraqi...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent...

Hormuz Strait Closure Pushes Up Engine Oil Prices in Kurdistan

Engine oil prices have climbed across the Kurdistan Region...

Runaki Project: 80% of Kurdistan Households Pay Less Than 59,000 IQD for Electricity

The Runaki electricity project has released new data for...

Gas Supply Improves in Kurdistan as Prices Drop and Bakeries Receive Priority

The supply of household gas (LPG) in the Kurdistan...

Oil Prices Surge as Brent Crude Climbs Above $108 Amid Gulf Tensions

Global oil prices continued their upward momentum, with Brent...

Kurdistan Region Advances Major Urban and Agricultural Infrastructure Drive

The Kurdistan Region has launched a large infrastructure program...

KRG Launches 100 Billion Dinar Project to Build Three Major Power Substations in Erbil

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has approved a major...

General News

KRG Returns 3.2 Billion IQD to Citizens Through Electricity Discount Program

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned 3.2 billion Iraqi...

New 100-Dollar Scam Spreads in Currency Markets, Authorities Warn Citizens

A new type of fraud involving damaged 100-dollar bills...

Duhok to Build $110 Million Sugar Factory to Strengthen Food Security and Create Jobs

Duhok will soon host a major sugar factory under...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent...

Grain Production in Erbil Drops Due to Low Rainfall

Grain production in Erbil has dropped sharply this year...

Insurance Sector Expands in Kurdistan as Public Awareness Grows

The insurance industry in the Kurdistan Region is expanding...

KRG Electricity Ministry: 20% Discount Deadline on Bills Ends

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Electricity has issued...

Erbil: The majority of neighborhoods in the city have received 24-hour electricity refill forms

In an effort to improve and manage the electricity...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent...

Silver Prices Fall More Than $1 as Strong Dollar Pressures Metals Market

Global silver prices dropped on Monday after Asian markets...

German Car Manufacturing Plant Set to Open in Kurdistan Region, Boosting Local Economy and Job Creation

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is making significant strides...

Solar Energy Adoption Surges in Duhok as Households Turn to Renewables for Stability

Solar power use is growing fast in Duhok Governorate....

Kurdish Wheat Farmers Continue Waiting for Payments from Baghdad

Wheat farmers in the Kurdistan Region are still waiting...

The Mystery Behind the Korek Telecom Disruptions

The Korek Telecom crisis continues, and the issue appears...

Gold and Silver Prices Fluctuate

Gold and silver prices have shown sharp volatility in...

Fish Production in Kurdistan Region Remains Stable Despite Drought Impact

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

Discussions Ongoing Over Appointment of Consulting Firm for Kurdistan Oil Audit

Following the amendments made to the Iraqi budget in...

Kurdistan Introduces Digital System for Wheat Collection at Silos

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Trade is changing...

KRG Implements 67 Infrastructure Projects to Improve Services in Erbil

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Municipalities and...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Plans to Plant More Than 3 Million Dunams with Wheat This Year

The Kurdistan wheat plan expands this year as officials increase cultivated land across the Region. Farmers prepare large areas for wheat because they expect stronger rainfall and better growing conditions. The...

Duhok to Build $110 Million Sugar Factory to Strengthen Food Security and Create Jobs

Duhok will soon host a major sugar factory under a new $110 million investment project designed to support...

Kurdistan Region Advances Major Urban and Agricultural Infrastructure Drive

The Kurdistan Region has launched a large infrastructure program that focuses on electricity, water, and environmental development. The...

Duhok Agriculture Exports Over 10,000 Tons in Three Months

The Directorate General of Agriculture in Duhok reported strong agricultural export activity during the first quarter of 2026. The department...

Agricultural Science and Seed Sovereignty in the Kurdistan Region

The Middle East is entering a period of severe climate volatility, where rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns...

Latest Articles

International Airlines to Resume Flights to Erbil Airport Next Month

Three international airlines will resume flights to Erbil International Airport next month, boosting travel and commercial activity in the Kurdistan Region. Ahmed Hoshyar, Director of Erbil International...

KRG Returns 3.2 Billion IQD to Citizens Through Electricity Discount Program

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned 3.2 billion Iraqi dinars to citizens through its electricity discount plan. The Ministry of Electricity announced the refunds on...

New 100-Dollar Scam Spreads in Currency Markets, Authorities Warn Citizens

A new type of fraud involving damaged 100-dollar bills has emerged in currency exchange markets, prompting warnings to the public. Officials say scammers are...

Duhok to Build $110 Million Sugar Factory to Strengthen Food Security and Create Jobs

Duhok will soon host a major sugar factory under a new $110 million investment project designed to support agriculture, create jobs, and improve food...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent crude moving close to $125 per barrel amid growing fears of supply disruption in the...

Hormuz Strait Closure Pushes Up Engine Oil Prices in Kurdistan

Engine oil prices have climbed across the Kurdistan Region after shipping disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Traders say imported engine...