Najaf Seeks to Benefit From Erbil’s Success in Services and Infrastructure

Najaf Governor Yousef Gnawi said that his province wants to benefit from Erbil’s development experience. He highlighted electricity, water management,...

KRG Expands MyAccount Program as Over 800,000 Beneficiaries Receive Bank Cards

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Tuesday that more than 800,000 public...

Kurdistan Region Adopts International ACI Standards for Investment Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government has introduced new rules requiring all investment and construction projects to follow standards set by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Prime Minister Masrour Barzani recommended the...

Iran Resumes Tomato Exports to Kurdistan Region, Prices Drop Sharply

Iran has reopened the export of tomatoes to the Kurdistan Region, leading to a sharp decline in local market prices after weeks of high costs and supply pressure. Market prices...

Halabja Silo Nears Final Phase, Promising Major Boost for Wheat Storage and Local Farmers

Construction of the new wheat silo in Halabja has reached 80 percent completion. Officials say it is a...

Gold Prices Expected to Rise by $200 per Ounce by End of Month, Economists Say

Economic experts predict that the price of gold could rise by $200 per ounce before the end of this month,...

Sulaymaniyah Hosts 3rd Made in Iraq Expo with 40 Local Firms

Sulaymaniyah province in the Kurdistan Region hosts the third edition of the Made in Iraq Expo. The event features...

Jli Kurdi Gardenia: A Boutique Celebrating Kurdish Fashion

Kurdish clothes represent one of the most important elements of Kurdish culture and identity. In the city of...

Rapid Growth of Artificial Intelligence in Kurdistan Raises Economic Hopes and Future Risks

The use of artificial intelligence in the Kurdistan Region...

Chinese Car Imports to Iraq Rise 75% in First Half of 2025

Chinese car imports to Iraq surged by 75% in...

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Economy

Energy

Crude Oil Drops 2% as Markets React to Easing Conflict Risks

Oil prices dropped nearly 2% on Tuesday after U.S....

Oil Prices Surge Above $111 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Oil prices surged past $111 per barrel on Monday...

Brent Oil Surges Above $105

Brent crude oil climbed above $105 per barrel on...

Over 4,000 Families in Erbil Camps Receive Gas via Electronic Cards

Erbil authorities have begun distributing electronic gas cards to...

Brent Crude Oil Nears $104 Per Barrel Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday after Asian markets...

KRG Expands Water Infrastructure as a Core Pillar of 9th Cabinet Reforms

The Kurdistan Regional Government has placed water infrastructure at...

Brent Oil Trades Around $102 as Prices Rise Amid Market Uncertainty

Global oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude...

DNO Resumes Operations at Tawke Oil Block

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

General News

KRG Expands MyAccount Program as Over 800,000 Beneficiaries Receive Bank Cards

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

KRG Speeds Up Launch of Nîşitîman Bank as Part of Financial Reforms

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has accelerated efforts to...

Gold Prices Fall Near $4,460

Gold prices declined on Wednesday as higher U.S. Treasury...

American Basket Supermarket in Erbil Brings a Taste of the U.S. to Local Shoppers

American Basket Supermarket in Erbil has quickly become a...

Kurdistan Region Expands Investment Opportunities for Egyptian Companies

The Kurdistan Region is expanding investment opportunities for Egyptian companies, especially...

Governor: Erbil Sustained Growth Despite a Tough 2025

Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw described 2025 as a difficult...

Global Oil Prices Surge Over 5% Amid Rising U.S.–Iran Tensions

Global oil prices rose by more than 5 percent...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Resume Through Iraqi Pipeline

Kurdistan oil exports have resumed through the Iraqi pipeline...

Gold Prices Rise in Erbil Markets

Gold prices increased on Tuesday in Erbil markets, showing...

Bitcoin Price Surges in Less Than 24 Hours Amid Global Tensions

Bitcoin price surges shocks markets once again, setting a...

Discussions Ongoing Over Appointment of Consulting Firm for Kurdistan Oil Audit

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

Basra Oil Set for Export Via Kurdistan Region Pipeline to Turkey’s Ceyhan Port

Iraq will begin exporting Basra oil through the Kurdistan...

Erbil Governor: Erbil Pledges Full 24-Hour Electricity Coverage by Mid-Year

Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw announced that the city’s 24-hour electricity project,...

U.S. Dollar Surpasses 156,000 Dinars in Kurdistan Markets

The U.S. dollar continued its upward trend in the...

Kurdish Wheat Farmers Continue Waiting for Payments from Baghdad

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

The Middle East’s Emerging Hub for Culture and Investment

Kurdistan has long been known for its resilience, hospitality,...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Pass 200,000 Barrels Daily

Kurdistan oil exports have climbed above 200,000 barrels per day,...

Kurdistan Region Produces 400 Tons of Honey in 2025

The Kurdistan Beekeepers Network announced that honey producers in...

Exclusive Concert Marks the Opening of Pavilion by Rams in Erbil

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

Agriculture

Potato Import Ban in Duhok to Protect Local Farmers

The potato import ban in Duhok has become a decisive step to safeguard local farmers. Officials in the province confirmed that potato imports to Duhok, Akre, and Bardarash are...

KRG’s Ninth Cabinet Expands Water Infrastructure to Secure Long-Term Sustainability

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s ninth cabinet has expanded water infrastructure across the Kurdistan Region. It uses dams, purification...

Akre Rice Production Expected to Grow Strongly After Heavy Rainfall

Rice production in the Akre district will likely increase significantly this year because rainfall improved and farmers expanded...

Duhok Wheat Output Set to Surpass 500,000 Tons as Quality Improves

Duhok province expects wheat production to exceed 500,000 tons this season. Officials say both crop quality and total...

Iran Resumes Tomato Exports to Kurdistan Region, Prices Drop Sharply

Iran has reopened the export of tomatoes to the Kurdistan Region, leading to a sharp decline in local...

Latest Articles

Najaf Seeks to Benefit From Erbil’s Success in Services and Infrastructure

Najaf Governor Yousef Gnawi said that his province wants to benefit from Erbil’s development experience. He highlighted electricity, water management, and public services as key priorities. Speaking...

KRG Expands MyAccount Program as Over 800,000 Beneficiaries Receive Bank Cards

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Tuesday that more than 800,000 public sector beneficiaries have received bank cards...

KRG Speeds Up Launch of Nîşitîman Bank as Part of Financial Reforms

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has accelerated efforts to establish Nîşitîman Bank, a new financial institution aimed at improving transparency, modernizing banking services, and...

Gold Prices Fall Near $4,460

Gold prices declined on Wednesday as higher U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar pressured global precious metals markets. The price of one ounce...

American Basket Supermarket in Erbil Brings a Taste of the U.S. to Local Shoppers

American Basket Supermarket in Erbil has quickly become a noticeable shopping spot in the city. It stands out as a modern store with a...

KRG’s Ninth Cabinet Expands Water Infrastructure to Secure Long-Term Sustainability

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s ninth cabinet has expanded water infrastructure across the Kurdistan Region. It uses dams, purification plants, pipelines, and groundwater protection projects...