Najaf Seeks to Benefit From Erbil’s Success in Services and Infrastructure

Najaf Governor Yousef Gnawi said that his province wants to benefit from Erbil’s development experience. He highlighted electricity, water management,...

KRG Expands MyAccount Program as Over 800,000 Beneficiaries Receive Bank Cards

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Finance and Economy announced on Tuesday that more than 800,000 public...

Kurdistan Region Adopts International ACI Standards for Investment Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government has introduced new rules requiring all investment and construction projects to follow standards set by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Prime Minister Masrour Barzani recommended the...

Iran Resumes Tomato Exports to Kurdistan Region, Prices Drop Sharply

Iran has reopened the export of tomatoes to the Kurdistan Region, leading to a sharp decline in local market prices after weeks of high costs and supply pressure. Market prices...

International Airlines to Resume Flights to Erbil Airport Next Month

Three international airlines will resume flights to Erbil International Airport next month, boosting travel and commercial activity in the Kurdistan...

Akre Rice Production Expected to Grow Strongly After Heavy Rainfall

Rice production in the Akre district will likely increase significantly this year because rainfall improved and farmers expanded...

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....

Bitcoin Falls Below $72,000 Amid Continued Market Pressure

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, falls sharply on Sunday, dropping by more than $1,100 compared to the previous...

KRG Prepares to Transfer Non-Oil Revenues to Baghdad Amid Pending Payments and Payroll Audits

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is preparing to transfer...

Kurdistan Region Adopts International ACI Standards for Investment Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government has introduced new rules requiring...

Business

Economy

Energy

Crude Oil Drops 2% as Markets React to Easing Conflict Risks

Oil prices dropped nearly 2% on Tuesday after U.S....

Oil Prices Surge Above $111 Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Oil prices surged past $111 per barrel on Monday...

Brent Oil Surges Above $105

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

Over 4,000 Families in Erbil Camps Receive Gas via Electronic Cards

Erbil authorities have begun distributing electronic gas cards to...

Brent Crude Oil Nears $104 Per Barrel Amid Middle East Tensions

Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday after Asian markets...

KRG Expands Water Infrastructure as a Core Pillar of 9th Cabinet Reforms

The Kurdistan Regional Government has placed water infrastructure at...

Brent Oil Trades Around $102 as Prices Rise Amid Market Uncertainty

Global oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude...

DNO Resumes Operations at Tawke Oil Block

Norwegian energy company DNO has restarted operations at the...

General News

KRG Expands MyAccount Program as Over 800,000 Beneficiaries Receive Bank Cards

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Ministry of Finance and...

KRG Speeds Up Launch of Nîşitîman Bank as Part of Financial Reforms

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has accelerated efforts to...

Gold Prices Fall Near $4,460

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

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

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

KRG Buys Surplus Solar Electricity from Homes and Projects using Solar System

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is taking a major...

Gold Trades Near $4,680 as Market Awaits Key Global Signals

Gold prices stayed in a narrow range on Thursday. However,...

Gold Prices Remain Stable in Erbil Markets

On Sunday, gold prices remained stable in Erbil, reflecting...

Investment in Kurdistan Region Exceeds $4 Billion

Investment in the Kurdistan Region exceeded $4 billion in...

Halabja Weekly Farmers Market Launches This Friday

The Halabja weekly farmers market will launch this Friday...

Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum Sign Long-Term Gas Deals with Kurdistan Companies

Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum, together with their partners...

Runaki Project Brings 24-Hour Electricity to Koyah District

The Runaki project in Koyah district has officially launched, bringing hope to 39,000...

Coalition Financial Aid for Peshmerga to be Distributed

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Peshmerga announced today that...

Duhok Wheat Output Set to Surpass 500,000 Tons as Quality Improves

Duhok province expects wheat production to exceed 500,000 tons...

Silver Price Falls to Around $80 per Ounce

Silver price declined on Monday, with one ounce falling...

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Prioritizes Digital Transformation to Enhance Public Services and Drive Economic Growth

In his recent speech, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani emphasized...

Insurance Sector Expands in Kurdistan as Public Awareness Grows

The insurance industry in the Kurdistan Region is expanding...

Duhok Wheat Output Set to Surpass 500,000 Tons as Quality Improves

Duhok province expects wheat production to exceed 500,000 tons...

Erbil Hosts First International Logistics Exhibition

The Kurdistan Region and Iraq are hosting the first International...

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,...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Issues 25 New Investment Licenses Despite Drone Threats

Kurdistan Region continued to attract investment despite ongoing regional tensions and drone attack risks linked to the Iran conflict. Over the past three months, authorities issued 25 new project...

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

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s ninth cabinet has expanded water infrastructure across the Kurdistan Region. It uses dams, purification...

Akre Rice Production Expected to Grow Strongly After Heavy Rainfall

Rice production in the Akre district will likely increase significantly this year because rainfall improved and farmers expanded...

Duhok Wheat Output Set to Surpass 500,000 Tons as Quality Improves

Duhok province expects wheat production to exceed 500,000 tons this season. Officials say both crop quality and total...

Iran Resumes Tomato Exports to Kurdistan Region, Prices Drop Sharply

Iran has reopened the export of tomatoes to the Kurdistan Region, leading to a sharp decline in local...

Latest Articles

Kurdistan’s Property Market Faces Slowdown as Investment Trends Shift Toward Central Iraq

The Kurdistan Region is experiencing a notable slowdown in real estate investment activity, according to recent statements from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Investors...

Erbil to Receive Full Access to Water by July 2025, Says Hemn Group CEO

Khalid Khoshnaw, the CEO of Hemn Group, has announced that the water shortage issue in Erbil will be resolved by July 2025. The Erbil...

Rashkin Park Project Progressing Rapidly as Part of Green Kurdistan Vision

As part of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ninth Cabinet priorities to expand green spaces and enhance urban presence, the construction of Rashkin Park in...

Qaiwan Group Recognized as Iraq’s Leading Real Estate Company for 2024

Qaiwan Group has been officially ranked as the top real estate investment company in Iraq for the year 2024, according to a comprehensive survey...