Iraq to Release Another Round of Wheat Payments for Kurdistan Farmers

The Iraqi government is preparing to release another round of wheat payments for farmers in the Kurdistan Region....

Oil Prices Rise More Than 4% as U.S.-Iran Tensions Shake Energy Markets

Oil prices surged by more than 4% on Monday as renewed military tensions between the United States and...

11 Companies Ready to Buy Kurdistan Farmers’ Wheat for Export

The Kurdistan Region’s Investment Board has approved a new plan to support local farmers by allowing private companies and traders to purchase surplus wheat. The initiative aims to help...

Kurdistan Region to Reduce Commercial Banks as National Bank Expansion Begins

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has started restructuring its banking sector by reducing the number of commercial banks across the region. At the same time, authorities are taking steps...

The Boulevard in Erbil: A Landmark of Modern Urban Development

The Boulevard in Erbil represents a new chapter in the city’s rapid urban transformation. As Erbil continues to...

Brent Crude Oil Surges Above $94

Brent crude oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, climbing above $94 per barrel after Iran announced plans to...

PM Barzani, Iranian Envoy Discuss Political and Economic Cooperation

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, in Erbil to...

Kurdistan Boosts Wheat Output but Rejects Baghdad’s Allocation

The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources expects wheat production this season to exceed two million tons....

Wheat Harvest Begins Across Kurdistan Region as Silos Prepare to Receive Crops

The wheat harvest has started across most areas of...

Qatar Plans Major Investment Push in Kurdistan Region Across Energy and Infrastructure

The State of Qatar is preparing a new investment initiative in...

Business

Economy

Energy

Oil Prices Rise More Than 4% as U.S.-Iran Tensions Shake Energy Markets

Oil prices surged by more than 4% on Monday...

KRG Expects Regular Oil Price to Fall to 850 Dinars Within Two Weeks

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) expects commercial regular oil...

Oil Prices Increase as Brent Trades Near $79 Per Barrel

Global oil prices moved higher on Thursday, with Brent crude...

Runaki Electricity Program Brings 24-Hour Power to Over 90% of Kurdistan

More than 90% of the Kurdistan Region now enjoys uninterrupted electricity...

Oil Prices Rise Nearly 2% as Supply Concerns Return

Oil prices rise continued on Wednesday after renewed tensions in...

Erbil Fuel Prices Drop After Kurdistan Allows Fuel Imports

Erbil fuel prices declined on Tuesday after the Kurdistan Regional...

OPEC+ Production Increase Pushes Oil Prices Lower

Oil prices edged lower on Monday after OPEC+ oil production members...

Solar Power Brings 24/7 Electricity to Another Remote Village

Another remote village has fully shifted to solar power...

General News

Oil Prices Rise More Than 4% as U.S.-Iran Tensions Shake Energy Markets

Oil prices surged by more than 4% on Monday...

Gold Prices Fall as One Ounce Trades Near $4,060

Gold prices fell on Monday as oil prices surged....

The High-Speed Highway Rewriting Erbil-Duhok Travel

One of Kurdistan's busiest transit corridors has undergone a...

Baghdad Expected to Release KRG June Salaries Within 48 Hours

The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Faleh Sari, has promised...

Erbil–Gomespan Highway Reaches 98% Completion, Opening by End of January

The Erbil – Gomespan highway is nearing completion and...

Turkish Firm Launches 25 MW Solar Power Project in the Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Region is taking a major step in...

American Investment Delegation Visits Erbil to Explore New Business Opportunities

An American trade and investment delegation has arrived in...

KRG Launches Summer Water Plan as Major Infrastructure Projects Move Forward

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced its summer...

Food and Grocery Prices Rise in Kurdistan Markets Amid New Customs System

As Ramadan approaches, food and grocery prices in the...

Gas Flow from the Kormor Field to Power Stations Has Restarted

Gas flow from the Kormor field has restarted after...

Tomato Prices Rise Sharply in Kurdistan Region, May Drop Next Week

Tomato prices in the Kurdistan Region have increased significantly...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Reach Nearly 6 Million Barrels in October

Ministry of Oil has released the final statistics for...

Exclusive Concert Marks the Opening of Pavilion by Rams in Erbil

On the evening of April 17th, 2025, the long-awaited Pavilion...

Brent Crude Oil Trades Above $104

Global oil prices remained high on Monday as markets...

National Bank of Kurdistan modernizes finance system

The National Bank of Kurdistan is preparing to launch...

SOMO Signals Possible Renewal of Kurdistan Oil Export Deal

Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has signaled that...

Decision to Increase Tax Does Not Apply to Internet Companies in the Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Transport and Communications said...

Gold Price Falls Near $4,050 as Stronger Dollar and Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Market

Gold prices extended their losses on Wednesday, continuing the...

Kurdistan Hosts China’s First Global Civilization Initiative Center in the Middle East

Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, now hosts...

Agriculture

Chemical Fertilizer Prices Dropped Sharply After Strait Reopens

The global price of chemical fertilizer has dropped significantly, offering relief to farmers after weeks of volatility. The price of urea—one of the most commonly used chemical fertilizers—fell by 18%,...

Iraq to Release Another Round of Wheat Payments for Kurdistan Farmers

The Iraqi government is preparing to release another round of wheat payments for farmers in the Kurdistan Region....

KRG Wheat Procurement Reaches 86% of 2026 Target

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has bought 332,910 tons of wheat from local farmers. Therefore, the state has...

Netherlands Expands Agricultural Cooperation with Kurdistan Region

The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting agriculture in the Kurdistan Region through a long-term partnership centered...

Kurdistan’s Local Vegetable Supply Reaches Nearly 100% as Prices Fall

Vegetable prices have dropped sharply across the Kurdistan Region as local farms continue to increase production. Officials say Kurdistan...

Latest Articles

Iraq to Release Another Round of Wheat Payments for Kurdistan Farmers

The Iraqi government is preparing to release another round of wheat payments for farmers in the Kurdistan Region. The payments will cover part of...

Oil Prices Rise More Than 4% as U.S.-Iran Tensions Shake Energy Markets

Oil prices surged by more than 4% on Monday as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran increased fears of disruptions to...

Gold Prices Fall as One Ounce Trades Near $4,060

Gold prices fell on Monday as oil prices surged. Higher oil prices increased concerns about inflation. They also raised expectations that the U.S. Federal...

The High-Speed Highway Rewriting Erbil-Duhok Travel

One of Kurdistan's busiest transit corridors has undergone a profound transformation. Therefore, the Gopal Highway Project is completely reshaping how people and goods move...

Baghdad Expected to Release KRG June Salaries Within 48 Hours

The Iraqi Minister of Finance, Faleh Sari, has promised to release June salaries for Kurdistan Region public employees within the next two days. Concurrently,...

KRG Wheat Procurement Reaches 86% of 2026 Target

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has bought 332,910 tons of wheat from local farmers. Therefore, the state has already met 86% of its collection...