Gold Prices Remained Steady Near $4,500 Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty

Gold prices remained steady at around $4,500 per ounce as global markets reacted cautiously to ongoing geopolitical tensions....

20% Electricity Fee Waiver Returns 8 Billion IQD to Residents

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned nearly 8 billion Iraqi dinars to residents following a 20% electricity fee...

Food Supply Secured Amid Regional Tensions For Two-Months

The Ministry of Trade in the Kurdistan Region has confirmed that sufficient food supply is available across its storage facilities. Officials say current reserves can meet demand for at...

Decline in Gold Prices in Erbil Markets

Gold prices had a decline on Wednesday in Erbil markets, continuing a downward trend compared to the previous day. This drop reflects recent fluctuations in global gold markets and...

Kavin Group Launches Push to Attract Foreign Investment at Davos

Kavin Group has launched a new drive to attract foreign investment during the World Economic Forum in Davos....

Gold Trades Near $5,180 Per Ounce

Gold price rose on Tuesday as investors reacted to new statements about tensions in the Middle East. The...

Masrour Barzani, Kuwaiti Commerce Minister Discussed Expanding Investment and Trade Ties in Davos

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Kuwait’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Khalifa Al Ajeel, on...

China–Kurdistan Cooperation Grows in Erbil

China strengthened its engagement in the Kurdistan Region as a new branch of the Great Wall of China...

Kurdistan Showcases Growth at Erbil International Fair

The Erbil International Fair opened with strong momentum as more than...

Erbil Government Gasoline Distribution Continues at 46 Stations as Prices Rise

Private fuel stations in Erbil have recently increased gasoline...

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Economy

Energy

Kirkuk Oil Exports Reach 250,000 Barrels Per Day Amid Regional Recovery

Kirkuk oil exports through the Kurdistan Region climbed steadily...

Oil Prices Drop 5% as Market Faces Unprecedented Uncertainty

Global oil prices fell sharply by 5 percent on...

Gas Cylinders Distribution to Resume in Erbil Through a Coupon System

Authorities in Erbil will restart the distribution of household...

Erbil Sets 50-Liter Daily Fuel Limit for Vehicles

The Erbil Directorate of Oil and Minerals has ordered...

Dana Gas Withdraws Staff from Khor Mor Gas Field Amid Regional Security Threats

Dana Gas has withdrawn all its employees from the...

DNO Expects Long-Term Oil Production in Kurdistan Licenses

DNO has outlined a long-term production outlook for its...

Iraq Resumes Oil Exports Through Kurdistan Region Pipeline

Iraq has officially resumed exporting oil through the Kurdistan...

Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources Responds to Iraqi Ministry of Oil Statements

The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources has...

General News

Lithos Brings Authentic Greek Cuisine to Erbil

Lithos Restaurant is one of the most distinctive Greek-style...

20% Electricity Fee Waiver Returns 8 Billion IQD to Residents

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned nearly 8 billion...

USD/IQD Exchange Rate Rises in Erbil Markets

The USD recorded a slight increase against the Iraqi...

Kurdistan Prepares Salary List and Audit Report for Submission to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has finalized preparations to...

USD Exchange Rates in Erbil Remain Elevated

The US dollar continued to trade at high levels...

Kurdistan Prime Minister Launches New Smart Device Factory Project

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani laid the foundation...

Brent Oil Prices Fall to $87 per Barrel

Global oil prices declined on Wednesday as markets reacted...

Kurdistan Pipeline Project Avoids Sanctions After Rosneft Stake Cut

Rosneft cut its ownership in the Kurdistan Pipeline Company...

Christmas Market Opens in Erbil with 100 Local Vendors

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

Gold Prices Rise by $120 in One Week

Gold prices continue to rise in local and global...

Kurdistan Ministry of Finance Prepares Salary Lists on a Three-Point Basis

The Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan...

KRG and EU Strengthen Cooperation in Brussels Meeting

KRG – EU cooperation moved forward this week after...

Finance and Economy Ministry Announces Arrival of February Salary Funds

The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Finance and Economy...

Solar Energy Adoption Surges in Duhok as Households Turn to Renewables for Stability

Solar power use is growing fast in Duhok Governorate....

Erbil Water Emergency Project Secures City’s Future for 30 Years

The Erbil Water Emergency Project marks a turning point...

KRG Halts Animal Imports to Boost Domestic Livestock Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) halts animal imports as...

President Barzani Receives New Polish Consul General, Stresses Stronger Relations

President Masoud Barzani received Maciej Zajdel, the new Polish Consul...

SOMO Signals Possible Renewal of Kurdistan Oil Export Deal

Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has signaled that...

Iraq Plans to Resume Kirkuk Oil Exports Through Kurdistan Pipeline Next Week

Iraq may soon restart oil exports from the Kirkuk...

Agriculture

KRG Boosts Duhok Autumn Harvest Markets

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has boosted local markets in Duhok by banning imported fruits. This move created high demand for pomegranates, grapes, and apples. Farmers now earn fair...

Kurdistan Agriculture Ministry Imposes 2026 Fishing Ban

The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government has announced a fishing ban for...

Kurdistan Sees Sharp Decrease in Vegetable and Fruit Prices as Iran Reopens Border Crossings

Border crossings between the Kurdistan Region and Iran reopened after several days of disruption. This move stabilized food...

Netherlands–Kurdistan Agricultural Partnership Brings Advanced Glasshouse Technology to Erbil

A new agricultural partnership between the Netherlands and the Kurdistan Region is introducing advanced Dutch glasshouse technology to Erbil. The initiative aims to...

Kurdistan Region Expands Agriculture to Achieve Self-Sufficiency, Boost Exports

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is boosting domestic agriculture to reduce reliance on imports and achieve self-sufficiency, officials...

Latest Articles

Kurdistan–Iran Border Trade Routes Set to Reopen

Trade routes between the Kurdistan Region and Iran will soon return to normal operations. The Kurdistan Region Import and Export Union announced that several...

Erbil Rejects Baghdad’s Decision on Ibrahim Khalil Border Crossing

The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Finance rejects a decision from the Iraqi General Commission of Customs about procedures at the Ibrahim Khalil Border...

722,000 Employees Receive Salaries Through “My Account” System

Salary distribution for public employees in the Kurdistan Region began today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Authorities started paying February salaries through a digital system...

Iraq Turns to Kurdistan Oil Pipeline After Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Regional tensions linked to Iran have pushed Iraq to search for new oil export routes. A report says Baghdad now looks to the Kurdistan...

Brent Oil Price Falls Below $95 After Trump Comments

The global oil price declined on Tuesday after new statements from Donald Trump about the conflict involving Iran. The remarks reduced some market concerns...

Silver Prices Rise Toward $90 as Dollar Weakens

Silver price climbed on Tuesday and moved close to the $90 per ounce level as global markets reacted to changes in the value of...