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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KRG Council of Ministers Holds First 2026 Meeting, Presses Baghdad on Salaries

The KRG Council of Ministers held its first meeting of 2026. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani chaired the session. The meeting focused on the Kurdistan...

Gold Prices Rise by $120 in One Week

Gold prices continue to rise in local and global markets. In just one week, the market recorded a sharp increase. Experts say political pressure...

Gold Prices Rise by $91 as Markets Reopen

Gold prices climbed sharply after global stock markets reopened, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy. Economic analysts say several...

KRG Expands Vocational Training to Boost Youth Employment in Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has expanded vocational training programs to equip young people with market-ready skills and help them enter the private sector....

Soran Draws 1.5 Million Visitors Each Year as Forecasts Signal More Snow

The Soran Independent Administration attracts about 1.5 million tourists every year. Local officials released the figure as meteorologists warned of a new snow and...

Akre’s Livestock Sector Recovers After Heavy Snowfall Ends Drought

The Akre livestock sector is showing strong signs of recovery after heavy snowfall and rain ended last year’s drought. The mountainous district experienced a...
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