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 Market: Rice 25% and Meat 12% Rise in One Year

The market in the Kurdistan Region has seen strong price increases over the past year. Global conflicts, currency depreciation, and...

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

The wheat harvest has started across most areas of the Kurdistan Region. Farmers have begun collecting their crops,...

Gold Price Rises Above $4,140 per Ounce

Gold prices rose for a third consecutive day on Wednesday as a weaker US dollar and lower oil...

A Taste of Kurdish Heritage at Daya Gawra Restaurant

Daya Gawra Restaurant offers a warm and authentic Kurdish dining experience from the moment you walk in. The...

Baghdad Still Owes 141 Billion Dinars for Kurdistan Farmers’ 2025 Wheat

Baghdad still owes 141 billion Iraqi dinars to farmers...

German Parliamentary Delegation Visits Erbil to Strengthen Ties with Kurdistan Region

A German parliamentary delegation arrived in Erbil. The visit...

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Economy

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...

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

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

Erbil Leads Villa Demand in the Kurdistan Region

Erbil holds the highest demand for villas in the...

In Erbil Markets Dollar Rises Amid Regional Economic Fluctuations

The U.S. dollar continued to strengthen in Erbil on...

Qaiwan Group Owner Highlights Kurdistan’s Economic Vision at Davos Forum

Sheikh Fakhir Tayeb, owner of Qaiwan Group, is participating...

Christmas Market Opens in Erbil with 100 Local Vendors

A Christmas market opened at Erbil’s Grand Majdi Mall,...

Kurdistan’s MyAccount Program Sets Final Deadline for Cash Salary Payments

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that public employees and...

KRG Approves New Tiered Electricity Pricing to Reduce Household Energy Costs

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has formally introduced a...

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

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

Up to 600,000 Barrels of Oil Could Be Exported Daily Through Kurdistan Pipeline

Iraq plans to resume oil exports from the Kirkuk...

Kurdistan Region Begins Preparing June Salary Lists for Timely Payments

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has started preparing salary...

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

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

Kurdistan Tomato Exports Set to Expand as Harvest Expected to Exceed 500,000 Tons

The Kurdistan Region plans to export locally grown tomatoes...

Rawandiz Housing Prices: A Look at Real Estate and Rental Costs

Rawandiz housing prices show a clear variation across neighborhoods....

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

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

Challenges in Resolving Oil Export Disputes Between Erbil and Baghdad: A Week to Finalize Consultancy Agreement

The ongoing negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)...

Agriculture

Halabja Weekly Farmers Market Launches This Friday

The Halabja weekly farmers market will launch this Friday and continue each Friday in August. The market will open from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Star Mahmood, Director General of...

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...