Kurdistan Farmers to Receive Wheat Payments Next Week

The Kurdistan Regional Government will distribute another payment to wheat farmers next week. The payment covers part of...

Gold Price Nears $4,500 as U.S. Rate Outlook Supports Demand

Gold prices remained close to the $4,500 mark on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after reaching a new multi-month...

Kurdistan Region Plans International Brand for Local Olive Oil

The Kurdistan Regional Government is working to turn locally produced olive oil into an internationally recognized brand through a new agricultural development project. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources...

Turkish and Azerbaijani Businesses Plan to Expand Activities in Kurdistan Region

Turkish and Azerbaijani business leaders plan to expand their activities in the Kurdistan Region as Erbil prepares to host a new economic forum next month. The forum aims to strengthen...

Kurdistan Region to Export Mulberries to UAE and Boost Trade Ties

The Kurdistan Region is entering new international markets with a fresh agricultural opportunity: Kurdistan mulberry exports. The head of...

“Resumption of Oil Exports in Kurdistan Region Under Discussion” Says Iraqi Oil Minister

The Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayyan Abdul Ghani, has confirmed ongoing discussions regarding the resumption of oil exports from...

Korek Subscribers Concerned Over Possible Network Shutdown in Iraq

Korek Telecom subscribers are raising concerns over Iraq’s Communications and Media Commission decision to move ahead with shutting...

Gold Prices Surge in Kurdistan and Global Markets

Gold prices in the Kurdistan Region and global markets continue to rise sharply. Economic experts link this increase...

Kurdistan Region Delegation Attends Future Energy Forum to Advance Sectoral Growth

A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region, led by...

Kurdistan Chambers Launch Four-Day Trade Mission to UAE

The Kurdistan–UAE trade mission began as a joint delegation from the...

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Energy

Oil Prices Rise for Fifth Straight Day Amid Ongoing Market Uncertainty

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday, marking their...

Normal Gasoline Prices Rise in Erbil

Normal commercial gasoline prices have increased further in Erbil,...

More Than 90 Gas Stations Distribute Subsidized Gasoline at 750 Dinars

The Kurdistan Regional Government continues distributing subsidized gasoline at...

Oil Prices Reach Two-Month High Above $91

Oil prices climbed to their highest level in two...

Two Key KRG Steps Aim to Lower Fuel Prices in Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Regional Government has announced two key measures...

3.4 Million Liters of Government-Subsidized Gasoline to Be Distributed Across Kurdistan on Sunday

The Kurdistan Regional Government has expanded the distribution of...

KRG Minister Responds to Baghdad’s Fuel Supply Offer

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s acting Natural Resources Minister has...

DNO to Gradually Resume Oil Production in Kurdistan Region

Norwegian oil and gas company DNO says it is...

General News

Oil Prices Rise for Fifth Straight Day Amid Ongoing Market Uncertainty

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday, marking their...

Gold Price Nears $4,500 as U.S. Rate Outlook Supports Demand

Gold prices remained close to the $4,500 mark on...

Normal Gasoline Prices Rise in Erbil

Normal commercial gasoline prices have increased further in Erbil,...

Fifth Food Basket Distribution Begins in Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Regional Government has started preparations to distribute...

Kurdistan Region Launches First Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence

The American University of Kurdistan (AUK) has launched the Kurdistan...

Kurdistan Region to Reduce Commercial Banks as National Bank Expansion Begins

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has started restructuring its...

Kurdistan Region’s July Salaries Released by Iraq’s Finance Ministry

Iraq’s Ministry of Finance has released the July salary...

41 Billion Dinars More Allocated for Farmers’ Wheat Payments in Kurdistan

A new payment package for the Kurdistan Region farmers...

Kurdistan Chambers Launch Four-Day Trade Mission to UAE

The Kurdistan–UAE trade mission began as a joint delegation from the...

Brent Oil Surges Above $107 as Supply Risks and Political Tensions Rise

Brent crude oil prices rose on Monday as global...

Drought in Harir and Batas Plains Reduces Rice Production

Drought in Harir and Batas Plains has created a...

Brent Crude Oil Climbs Above $90 as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Shipping

Brent crude oil prices climbed above $90 per barrel on Monday. Rising...

DNO Resumes Operations at Tawke Oil Block

Norwegian energy company DNO has restarted operations at the...

Contracted Teachers Can Now Buy Cars on Installments

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has...

Kurdistan Crude Lifting Boosts GKP Shares

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) completed the first Kurdistan crude...

Iraq Launches Solar Loan Initiative to Alleviate Grid Load and Combat Climate Change

In a strategic move to mitigate climate-related challenges and...

Erbil Emergency Water Project 90% Complete

The Erbil Emergency Water Project has now reached 90...

Iraq Oil Exports to US Rise in May

Iraq oil exports to US rise in May, showing...

Gold Price Falls to Nearly $5,155 as Dollar Strengthens

Gold price declined on Thursday as oil prices increased...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Region’s Summer Harvest Supplies Thousands of Tonnes of Fresh Produce Daily

The Kurdistan Region is recording a strong summer harvest in 2026, with thousands of tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables reaching local markets every day, according to the Ministry...

KRG Waives One Month of Customs Fees for Wheat Exporters

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has approved a one-month customs exemption for companies and traders exporting wheat produced...

Kurdistan’s Largest Three-Day Grape Festival Opens in Ankawa

The Kurdistan Region’s largest festival dedicated to grapes and grape products opened yesterday in Ankawa, Erbil province. The three-day...

Kurdish Rice Reaches European Markets as Production Grows

Kurdish rice is reaching European markets as local farmers increase production across the Kurdistan Region. Although local rice production...

KRG Modernizes Agriculture to Boost Production and Exports

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is expanding agricultural modernization to increase production, reduce costs, and strengthen exports. Qaraman Qadir,...

Latest Articles

Kurdistan Farmers to Receive Wheat Payments Next Week

The Kurdistan Regional Government will distribute another payment to wheat farmers next week. The payment covers part of the money owed to farmers for...

Oil Prices Rise for Fifth Straight Day Amid Ongoing Market Uncertainty

Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday, marking their fifth consecutive day of gains. Growing concerns over Middle East tensions have supported the market. Investors...

Gold Price Nears $4,500 as U.S. Rate Outlook Supports Demand

Gold prices remained close to the $4,500 mark on Thursday, August 20, 2026, after reaching a new multi-month high in the previous session. The price...

Normal Gasoline Prices Rise in Erbil

Normal commercial gasoline prices have increased further in Erbil, while prices in Sulaymaniyah have remained stable. The Kurdistan Region has faced gasoline shortages and rising...

Fifth Food Basket Distribution Begins in Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Regional Government has started preparations to distribute the fifth food basket to eligible citizens. A large portion of the food supplies has already...

KRG Waives One Month of Customs Fees for Wheat Exporters

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has approved a one-month customs exemption for companies and traders exporting wheat produced by farmers in the Kurdistan Region. The...