Economy

Kolbar Trade Resumes at Haji Omaran Border Crossing After Three-Month Halt

Kolbar trade has resumed at the Haji Omaran border crossing after nearly three months of suspension. Hundreds of couriers now cross the border daily under new rules. The reopening...

Iraqi Dinar Continues to Drop Sharply as 100 Dollars Exceeds 160,000 Dinars

The Iraqi dinar weakened further on Monday. The exchange rate moved sharply in Kurdistan Region markets. By midday,...

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

Oil prices fell on Monday after fresh diplomatic developments raised hopes of increased crude exports and higher global...

LPG Prices Fall Sharply in Kurdistan, Household Gas Cylinder Refill Drops to 10,000 Dinars

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as household gas, continues to decline across the Kurdistan...

Gold Prices Rise by Nearly $50 Per Ounce as Geopolitical Developments Support Market

Gold prices rose on Monday, the first trading day of the week. The precious metal recovered part of...
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Flight Costs Jump Across Kurdistan Region: How Much More Are Travelers Paying?

Air ticket prices in the Kurdistan Region have increased in recent weeks. Officials link the rise to regional instability and conflict. Airlines and tourism...

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 exported more than 10,000 tons of...

Kurdistan Sees Spring Tourism Surge as Erbil Advances Major Green Park Project

The Kurdistan Region has entered the spring season with a strong rise in tourism, as visitors return in growing numbers to its natural attractions....

Oil Prices Climbed Above $100 Amid Rising Tensions

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday, continuing the upward trend seen in recent days. The increase reflects growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over disruptions...

Major Restructuring Plan to Close Most Specialized Banks in Kurdistan

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region are preparing a major overhaul of the banking sector. The plan aims to simplify the system and improve efficiency....

Two Solutions to Resolve Pensioners’ Card Issues

A problem affecting pensioners is now being resolved. The “My Account” team will deliver pension cards to government banks closer to retirees’ homes. The...
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