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

Global oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude trading at just over $102 per barrel, as investors...

DNO Resumes Operations at Tawke Oil Block

Norwegian energy company DNO has restarted operations at the Tawke oil block in the Kurdistan Region after a...

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...

Kurdistan Introduces Digital System for Wheat Collection at Silos

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Trade is changing the wheat collection process and replacing the old manual system with a fully electronic process. Officials say this reform aims...

More Than 1,400 Service Projects Implemented in One Year in Soran Administration

The Soran Independent Administration has implemented more than 1,400 service projects across several key sectors within one year,...

KRG and EU Strengthen Cooperation in Brussels Meeting

KRG – EU cooperation moved forward this week after high-level talks in Brussels. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)...

Erbil Governor Presses for Opening of Kelashin Gate to Strengthen KRG–Iran Trade Relations

During a multi-day diplomatic mission to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw engaged in high-level...

KRG Expands Vocational Training to Boost Youth Employment in Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has expanded vocational training programs to equip young people with market-ready skills and...

Farmer Support in Iraq to Boost Food Security

Farmer support in Iraq is receiving new momentum this...

Finance and Economy Ministry Announces Arrival of February Salary Funds

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

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Energy

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...

Dukhan and Darbandikhan Dams Generate 650 MW of Electricity

The General Directorate of Dams in the Kurdistan Region announced that...

KRG Returns 3.2 Billion IQD to Citizens Through Electricity Discount Program

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned 3.2 billion Iraqi...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent...

Hormuz Strait Closure Pushes Up Engine Oil Prices in Kurdistan

Engine oil prices have climbed across the Kurdistan Region...

Runaki Project: 80% of Kurdistan Households Pay Less Than 59,000 IQD for Electricity

The Runaki electricity project has released new data for...

Gas Supply Improves in Kurdistan as Prices Drop and Bakeries Receive Priority

The supply of household gas (LPG) in the Kurdistan...

General News

Akre Rice Production Expected to Grow Strongly After Heavy Rainfall

Rice production in the Akre district will likely increase...

DNO Resumes Operations at Tawke Oil Block

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

Runaki App Nears Launch as Registrations Pass 900,000

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) “Runaki” electricity project has...

Gold Prices Surge in Kurdistan Markets as 21-Carat Reaches 980,000 IQD

Gold markets across the Kurdistan Region and global trading...

Kurdistan Tourism Companies Report Zero Ticket Sales for 15 Days Amid Airspace Closure

Tourism companies in the Kurdistan Region say the airspace...

Kurdistan Region Expands Investment Opportunities for Egyptian Companies

The Kurdistan Region is expanding investment opportunities for Egyptian companies, especially...

Dutch-Kurdistan Agricultural Cooperation Boosts Local Potato Production

The Dutch-Kurdistan agricultural cooperation continues to achieve major milestones....

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

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the U.S. government announced...

Exclusive Concert Marks the Opening of Pavilion by Rams in Erbil

On the evening of April 17th, 2025, the long-awaited Pavilion...

Fish Production in Kurdistan Region Remains Stable Despite Drought Impact

Fish production in Kurdistan Region continues to meet market...

Discussions Ongoing Over Appointment of Consulting Firm for Kurdistan Oil Audit

Following the amendments made to the Iraqi budget in...

Kurdish Film ‘Sea of Hope’ Wins Jury Award at the U.S. Veterans Media Festival

The Kurdish short film Sea of Hope, directed by Jubrail...

Gold Prices Rise as One Ounce Trades Near $4,820

Gold prices continue to rise as global markets reopen...

Gold Prices Traded Near $4,670 Amid Market Uncertainty

Global gold prices remained near recent highs on Wednesday,...

Silver Prices Fall More Than $1 as Strong Dollar Pressures Metals Market

Global silver prices dropped on Monday after Asian markets...

Christmas Market Opens in Erbil with 100 Local Vendors

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

KRG Adds Iraqi Islamic Bank to e-Psûle Platform

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has added the Iraqi Islamic Bank to its...

KRG Approves New Tiered Electricity Pricing to Reduce Household Energy Costs

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has formally introduced a...

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

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

Agriculture

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 supplies and pushed down vegetable and fruit prices in local markets....

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...

Duhok to Build $110 Million Sugar Factory to Strengthen Food Security and Create Jobs

Duhok will soon host a major sugar factory under a new $110 million investment project designed to support...

Latest Articles

Erbil to Transfer 60 Billion Dinars in Non-Oil Revenue to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government has announced plans to transfer 60 billion Iraqi dinars in non-oil revenue to Baghdad as part of its financial commitments...

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 output have improved after stronger rainfall...

Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000 as Investor Demand Grows

Bitcoin climbed above the $80,000 mark on Monday after gaining more than $1,500 in a single day, signaling renewed momentum in the cryptocurrency market....

Gold Prices Drop Again in Kurdistan and Global Markets

Gold prices dropped again in the Kurdistan Region and global markets as uncertainty continues to affect precious metals trading. Economic analysts say shifts in...

KRG Support Plan Waives Electricity Bills for 21,000 Households

More than 21,000 electricity subscribers in the Kurdistan Region received zero electricity bills for March under a support program launched by the Kurdistan Regional...

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...