Kurdistan June Salaries Expected to Begin This Week

Salary payments for public employees in the Kurdistan Region are expected to begin in the middle of this...

Kurdistan Loan Report Shows Nearly 1.9 Trillion IQD in Outstanding Debt

A new report from the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance and Economy shows that nearly 1.9 trillion IQD...

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...

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

The U.S. dollar continued its upward trend in the Kurdistan Region’s currency markets on Tuesday. Exchange rates recorded...

Sulaymaniyah Signs Sister City Agreement With China’s Yiwu to Boost Trade and Cultural Cooperation

Sulaymaniyah has officially signed a sister city agreement with Yiwu, one of China’s biggest trade hubs. The deal aims...

Dukhan and Darbandikhan Dams Generate 650 MW of Electricity

The General Directorate of Dams in the Kurdistan Region announced that the Dukan and Darbandikhan dams are currently generating a combined 650 megawatts...

Duhok Authorities Complete Strategic Road Linking City to Semel District

Local authorities in the Duhok Governorate have officially completed and opened a major strategic road connecting Duhok city...

Gold Prices Fall Near $4,460

Gold prices declined on Wednesday as higher U.S. Treasury...

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

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

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Economy

Energy

Kurdistan Oil Export Restart Expected to Lower Fuel Prices

The expected restart of oil exports from the Kurdistan...

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...

General News

Erbil and Baghdad Agree to Protect Local Agricultural Products

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

Kurdistan Loan Report Shows Nearly 1.9 Trillion IQD in Outstanding Debt

A new report from the Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of...

Kurdistan Oil Export Restart Expected to Lower Fuel Prices

The expected restart of oil exports from the Kurdistan...

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

Honey production in the Kurdistan Region has reached its...

Agricultural Science and Seed Sovereignty in the Kurdistan Region

The Middle East is entering a period of severe...

Slemani Expands Access to Continuous Electricity with New Infrastructure Initiative

In a press briefing on April 28, 2025, the...

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

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

Kurdistan Chambers Launch Four-Day Trade Mission to UAE

The Kurdistan–UAE trade mission began as a joint delegation from the...

Diamond Prices Fall to 20-Year Low Amid Global Market Changes

Diamond prices have dropped to their lowest level in...

21-Karat Gold Hits Record 1,025,000 Dinars per Mithqal in Kurdistan Region

Gold prices continued to climb, setting a new record...

Yazidi Olive Harvest Ritual Begins at Lalish

The Yazidi olive harvest began at Lalish as families and caretakers...

Erbil Rejects Plan to Hand Over Border Crossings to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has firmly rejected reports...

Rashkin Park Project Progressing Rapidly as Part of Green Kurdistan Vision

As part of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ninth Cabinet...

UK’s Wood Mackenzie to Review Oil Production Costs in Kurdistan

UK-based consultancy Wood Mackenzie will assess oil production costs...

A Refined Nail Experience: Linelle Beauty Manicure Review

A manicure experience at Linelle Beauty in Erbil reflects strong overall...

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

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

US Strengthens Long-Term Energy Cooperation with the Kurdistan Region

The United States increased its support for long-term energy cooperation with...

American Basket Supermarket in Erbil Brings a Taste of the U.S. to Local Shoppers

American Basket Supermarket in Erbil has quickly become a...

One Ounce of Gold Now Trades at About 4,670 Dollars

One ounce of gold is currently trading at around...

Agriculture

Trade Barriers Rise: Kurdish Goods Face 39% Tariff in U.S. Market

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the U.S. government announced the implementation of a 39 percent tariff on imported goods originating from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. This policy, introduced...

Erbil and Baghdad Agree to Protect Local Agricultural Products

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Iraqi government have reached a new agreement to protect locally grown...

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...

Latest Articles

Erbil Butterfly Art Business Gains Recognition

The Erbil butterfly art business is emerging as one of the city’s distinctive creative ventures. Local artist Sara Jabari established the brand to merge...

Kurdistan Region Gas Production Rises in 2025

Kurdistan Region gas production continues to grow in 2025, according to Dana Gas’s mid-year financial report. The UAE-based energy company said daily output in...

Kurdistan Region Solar-Powered ATMs Boost Cash Access

The Kurdistan Region solar-powered ATMs program is expanding rapidly. This initiative improves financial services while promoting the use of renewable energy in banking. Currently, more...

Soran Lighting Project Begins with 24-Hour Electricity Plan

The Soran lighting project began this week, marking a major step in the district’s electricity upgrade plan. The first phase targets four neighborhoods and...

Taqtaq Fig Festival Returns This August to Boost Local Agriculture

The Taqtaq Fig Festival will officially begin on August 15, marking its fourth year as a key seasonal event. The celebration promotes the town’s...

Deshti Bahasht Project to Resume After Investor Transfer

The Deshti Bahasht project will resume soon. The Kurdistan Region's Investment Board has transferred the incomplete development to a new investor. Officials have already...