New Project Targets Youth Employment and Business Growth in Kurdistan

A new initiative designed to strengthen economic opportunities for young people and women has officially launched in the...

27,000 People with Disabilities Set to Receive Long-Awaited Monthly Benefits

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region have started health assessments for 27,000 people with disabilities as part of a...

New Project Targets Youth Employment and Business Growth in Kurdistan

A new initiative designed to strengthen economic opportunities for young people and women has officially launched in the Kurdistan Region. The program, called Bidaya (Beginning), aims to improve skills, entrepreneurship, and...

Erbil Tourism Projects Open for Investment with Full Infrastructure Ready

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched a new investment roadmap featuring 24 tourism projects across the Kurdistan Region. The initiative aims to attract domestic and international investors while...

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s Recommendation Triggers Resumption of Key Housing Projects in Erbil

Since 2012, work on several projects in Erbil had been suspended; however, following the recommendation of Prime Minister...

Two Key Factors Behind the Iraqi Dinar’s Decline Against the US Dollar

Economic experts have linked the recent decline of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar to two main...

Gold Trades Near $4,500 Per Ounce as Prices Continue to Rise

Gold prices continued their upward trend on Monday, with one ounce trading close to $4,500. The precious metal...

Iraq to Increase Oil Production as OPEC+ Deal Ends in August

Iraq to increase oil production starting in August 2025, as the country exits a binding OPEC+ agreement. Government...

Kurdistan Offers Historic Opportunity for Assyrian Entrepreneurs With Full Foreign Ownership

The Kurdistan Region is becoming a major hub for...

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

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s ninth cabinet has expanded water...

Business

Economy

Energy

Brent Crude Falls Below $77 as Oil Prices Extend Losses

Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as markets...

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

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

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

The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known...

Oil Prices Fall as Brent Crude Drops Below $79 per Barrel

Global oil prices declined on Thursday after the United...

Oil Prices Drop 10% Amid Expectations of U.S.–Iran Agreement

Global oil prices have fallen by around 10% this...

Kurdistan Region Oil Exports to Resume Next Week

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi Federal...

Erbil and Baghdad Reach Agreement to Protect Oil Companies and Resume Kurdistan Oil Exports

Erbil and Baghdad have reached an important agreement on...

Oil Prices Hit Three-Month Low After Deal Eases Tensions

Oil prices fell to their lowest level in three...

General News

New Project Targets Youth Employment and Business Growth in Kurdistan

A new initiative designed to strengthen economic opportunities for...

27,000 People with Disabilities Set to Receive Long-Awaited Monthly Benefits

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region have started health assessments...

Brent Crude Falls Below $77 as Oil Prices Extend Losses

Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as markets...

Gold Price Falls Near $4,050 as Stronger Dollar and Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Market

Gold prices extended their losses on Wednesday, continuing the...

Over 13 Billion Dinars Returned to Residents from Water Fee Refunds

The General Directorate of Water and Sewerage in the...

More Than 45 Million Liters of Household Fuel Distributed in Erbil Governorate

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has distributed more than...

Brent Oil Surges Above $105

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

Gold Prices Drop in Erbil Markets

Gold prices fell in Erbil on Wednesday, reflecting a...

Dukan–Chwarqurna Road Project Moves Forward; 13% Completed

Construction work continues on the Dukan–Chwarqurna dual-carriageway road, a...

Erbil and Baghdad Reach Final Agreement on Implementing “ASYCUDA” System at Border Crossings

The Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government of...

Gas Flow from the Kormor Field to Power Stations Has Restarted

Gas flow from the Kormor field has restarted after...

Brent Oil Prices Fall to $87 per Barrel

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

Iraq and Syria Strengthen Security and Energy Collaboration Amid Regional Shifts

An Iraqi governmental delegation recently traveled to Damascus to...

Gold Price Falls Near $4,050 as Stronger Dollar and Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Market

Gold prices extended their losses on Wednesday, continuing the...

Dinar Falls Sharply as 100 Dollars Exceeds 156,000 Dinars

The value of the Iraqi dinar has dropped significantly...

KRG Announces Post-Government Formation Focus on 14% Budget Allocation

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced that discussions on...

Gold Prices in Kurdistan Hit Record Highs Amid Global and Local Uncertainty

Gold prices in the Kurdistan Region have reached historic...

China-KRG Relations Grow with New Parks

China-KRG relations are expanding through new cultural and development...

AUK Robotics Competition Shows Student Innovation in Duhok

The AUK robotics competition returned to Duhok this week, hosting its...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Region to Export Mulberries to UAE and Boost Trade Ties

The Kurdistan Region is entering new international markets with a fresh agricultural opportunity: Kurdistan mulberry exports. The head of the Erbil Chamber of Commerce and Industry confirmed that the Region...

Kurdistan Honey Production Reaches Four-Year High After Strong Rainfall Season

Honey production in the Kurdistan Region has reached its highest level in four years following a season of...

Kurdistan Region Receives 68,000 Tons of Wheat from Farmers

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has received 68,000 tons of wheat from local farmers this season. The Ministry...

Egg Prices Drop to 25,000 IQD per Carton in Kurdistan Region

Egg prices in the Kurdistan Region have fallen sharply, with the cost of one carton dropping to 25,000...

Wheat Farmers in Erbil and Duhok Start Receiving Payments

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region have started distributing another round of payments to wheat farmers. On Wednesday, officials...

Latest Articles

Kurdistan Agriculture Growth Powers Iraq’s Food Supply

Kurdistan Region’s agriculture sector is growing rapidly, supplying the majority of Iraq’s food needs. Over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025, more...

Kurdistan Food Production Boosted by $100M Plant in Erbil

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated the Megal Project in Erbil, a $100 million private-sector investment that strengthens Kurdistan food production. The project, built on...

Kurdistan Oil Production Surges as DNO Reports Record Revenue

DNO ASA posted record revenue of USD 547 million and an operating profit of USD 222 million in Q3 2025. Both figures more than...

Kurdistan Boosts Economy with Innovation and Knowledge-Based Growth

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani launched the foundation for the Kurdistan Innovation Institute’s Science Park. The project marks a major step toward turning Kurdistan into...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Pass 200,000 Barrels Daily

Kurdistan oil exports have climbed above 200,000 barrels per day, marking a vital economic recovery after more than two years of shutdown. This achievement signals...

Erbil Revives Historic Qashla and Arab Quarters in Major Economic and Cultural Restoration

The Erbil Qashla and Arab quarters restoration project is breathing new life into the ancient heart of the Kurdistan Region’s capital. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)...