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...

Grape Production in Duhok to Reach 20,000 Tons

Grape production in Duhok will reach 20,000 tons this year. Farmers continue to expand cultivation despite water shortages...

Erbil Rapid Water Project Becomes a Turning Point for the Capital

Erbil water director says the Rapid Water Emergency Project marks a major breakthrough for the city. He confirmed...

Wheat Marketing to Kurdistan Farmers Continues Through August 2025

Wheat marketing to Kurdistan farmers is ongoing for the fifth consecutive year. This year’s collection period will continue...

Erbil Cancels Syrian Products Fair

Erbil Governor Omed Xoshnaw announced that authorities have canceled the planned Syrian products exhibition. The decision follows deadly...

SOMO: Kurdistan Oil Revenues Hit Nearly $400 Million Monthly

The Iraqi oil marketing company SOMO reported that Iraq...

Kurdistan Regional Government Delegation Attends 14th Abu Dhabi Investment Summit

The 14th Abu Dhabi Investment Summit has officially begun,...

Business

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Dana Gas has withdrawn all its employees from the...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

Kurdistan Region Strengthens Digital Ties Through Global Agreements at Istanbul Expo

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has taken a significant...

KRG Delivers 8 Million Barrels of Oil to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has handed over eight...

Spain Hosts Kurdistan–Spain Investment Forum in Madrid

The Kurdistan Region will move forward with a major...

Erbil Butterfly Art Business Gains Recognition

The Erbil butterfly art business is emerging as one...

Second Phase of “Gashanawa” Project to Expand Support for SMEs in the Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is enhancing its support...

Emirati Economist Sees PM Barzani’s UAE Visit as Start of ‘New Economic Era’

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s visit to the United Arab...

Turkey Flights Increase at Sulaymaniyah Airport Next March

Sulaymaniyah International Airport will increase its flights to Turkey...

Deshti Bahasht Project to Resume After Investor Transfer

The Deshti Bahasht project will resume soon. The Kurdistan...

Sweden Temporarily Suspends Diplomatic Presence in Iraq Amid Security Concerns

The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has temporarily suspended...

AUK Robotics Competition Shows Student Innovation in Duhok

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

Trade and Tourism Activity Resume at Kurdistan Region Border Crossings

Trade and tourism movement has resumed at key border...

Kurdistan Region Strengthens Digital Ties Through Global Agreements at Istanbul Expo

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has taken a significant...

Dana Gas earns $103 million as Kurdistan gas output drives growth

Dana Gas reported a strong performance in the first...

Kurdistan’s Largest Tourism Project, Worth $150 Million, to Be Built in Akre

A major tourism project, valued at $150 million, is...

Agriculture

Taq Taq Fig Festival Highlights Local Agricultural Growth

The Taq Taq Fig Festival continues to showcase the region’s agricultural achievements. Held annually in Taq Taq city, this event draws attention to the summer fig harvest. The local...

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

KRG Adds Iraqi Islamic Bank to e-Psûle Platform

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has added the Iraqi Islamic Bank to its e-Psûle digital payment platform. As a result, citizens can now pay electricity bills through the...

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 modernize greenhouse farming, increase year-round vegetable...

15 Types of Dates Are Being Sold in Kurdistan Region Markets

With the arrival of Ramadan, markets across the Kurdistan Region have changed noticeably. In Sulaymaniyah, shops display large quantities of dates at their entrances. During this holy...

KRG IT Teams Successfully Thwart Major Cyberattack on Roonaki Portal

The Information Technology Directorate of the Kurdistan Regional Government successfully defended the Roonaki service portal against a large-scale DDoS cyberattack on February 15–16, 2026....

Iraqi Dinar Falls Against the U.S. Dollar Amid Market Shifts

The Iraqi dinar fell against the U.S. dollar. Market observers now expect further fluctuations in the dinar’s value. Qayfi Khushnaw, a market analyst in Erbil,...

Efforts to Extend Kurdish Region Oil Export Agreement Underway – SOMO

The Iraq Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) is actively working to renew the Kurdish Region’s oil export agreement. Its negotiation teams have already started, aiming...