President Barzani Meets Canadian Delegation to Boost Economy and Technology Ties

President Masoud Barzani welcomed a delegation from the Canadian-Kurdish Friendship Group in Pirmam. The two sides discussed ways...

Gold Prices Fall as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Precious Metals Market

Gold prices declined on Tuesday after Asian markets opened. A stronger US dollar and rising expectations of another...

Kolbar Trade Resumes at Haji Omaran Border Crossing After Three-Month Halt

Kolbar trade has resumed at the Haji Omaran border crossing after nearly three months of suspension. Hundreds of couriers now cross the border daily under new rules. The reopening...

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 of Trade and Industry said this amount represents 18% of the...

Gas Cylinders Distribution to Resume in Erbil Through a Coupon System

Authorities in Erbil will restart the distribution of household gas cylinders through a coupon system starting Tuesday, March...

Fresh Fruit Café Delights: Frotia Café Blends Coffee, Juice & Wellness Perfectly

As summer temperatures continue to rise, so does the demand for food and drinks that are both refreshing...

Kurdistan Government to Set Wheat Purchase Prices for Farmers

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) plans to set new prices for wheat produced by local farmers. The government...

$80 Million Dairy Project Strengthens Kurdistan’s Drive for Food Self-Sufficiency

An $80 million dairy project in Duhok plays a key role in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s plan. It...

Kurdistan Pipeline Enables Iraq to Increase Crude Oil Supply by 90,000 Barrels Per Day

Iraq will boost its crude oil supply by an...

National Bank of Kurdistan modernizes finance system

The National Bank of Kurdistan is preparing to launch...

Business

Economy

Energy

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...

Senior Iraqi Military Delegation Visits Erbil to Provide Security Guarantees for Oil Companies

A senior Iraqi military delegation arrived in Erbil to...

General News

Gold Prices Fall as Stronger US Dollar Pressures Precious Metals Market

Gold prices declined on Tuesday after Asian markets opened....

Kolbar Trade Resumes at Haji Omaran Border Crossing After Three-Month Halt

Kolbar trade has resumed at the Haji Omaran border...

Iraqi Dinar Continues to Drop Sharply as 100 Dollars Exceeds 160,000 Dinars

The Iraqi dinar weakened further on Monday. The exchange...

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

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

US-KRG Energy Cooperation Set to Deepen Through Strategic Panel and New Agreements

Today, May 22, 2025, a high-level energy panel is...

Bitcoin Rockets to Nearly $73,000 as Crypto Markets Rebound

Bitcoin surged sharply on Wednesday, reaching nearly $73,000, following...

Over 13 Billion Dinars Returned to Residents from Water Fee Refunds

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

Gold Prices Rise by Nearly $50 Per Ounce as Geopolitical Developments Support Market

Gold prices rose on Monday, the first trading day...

Sulaymaniyah Hosts 3rd Made in Iraq Expo with 40 Local Firms

Sulaymaniyah province in the Kurdistan Region hosts the third...

Erbil Welcomes Gordon Ramsay Street Burger

The arrival of a Gordon Ramsay restaurant in Erbil marks a...

315,000 Cartons of Eggs Ship Monthly from Erbil to Central and Southern Iraq

Egg production in Erbil Province continues to grow. As...

Kurdistan Souvenirs Highlight Culture and Modern Design

Kurdistan souvenirs attract wide interest across the region. People...

APIKUR Clarifies Payment Mechanism for Kurdistan Oil Exports

The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR)...

Kurdistan Region and Spain to Deepen Economic Ties Through Investment Forum

The Kurdistan Region will host a major economic milestone...

Duhok Agriculture Exports Over 10,000 Tons in Three Months

The Directorate General of Agriculture in Duhok reported strong agricultural export...

Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000 as Global Uncertainty Weighs on Crypto Markets

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, extended its losses for...

Jordanian Investors Expand Focus on Kurdistan as Erbil Plans Major Economic Summit

Jordanian investors and business leaders are preparing to expand...

Fuel Supply Increase Expected to Ease Gasoline Prices in Erbil

Fuel authorities in Erbil expect gasoline prices to decline...

Kirkuk Oil Exports Reach 250,000 Barrels Per Day Amid Regional Recovery

Kirkuk oil exports through the Kurdistan Region climbed steadily...

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 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...

Kurdistan Silos Open to Receive Farmers’ Wheat Harvest

The Kurdistan Region has started receiving wheat from local farmers as silos across the region open for the...

Latest Articles

Duhok Agriculture Exports Over 10,000 Tons in Three Months

The Directorate General of Agriculture in Duhok reported strong agricultural export activity during the first quarter of 2026. The department exported more than 10,000 tons of...

Kurdistan Sees Spring Tourism Surge as Erbil Advances Major Green Park Project

The Kurdistan Region has entered the spring season with a strong rise in tourism, as visitors return in growing numbers to its natural attractions....

Oil Prices Climbed Above $100 Amid Rising Tensions

Oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday, continuing the upward trend seen in recent days. The increase reflects growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over disruptions...

Major Restructuring Plan to Close Most Specialized Banks in Kurdistan

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region are preparing a major overhaul of the banking sector. The plan aims to simplify the system and improve efficiency....

Two Solutions to Resolve Pensioners’ Card Issues

A problem affecting pensioners is now being resolved. The “My Account” team will deliver pension cards to government banks closer to retirees’ homes. The...

Gas Supply Returns to Normal and Commercial Prices Drop

Gas distribution for households has returned to normal, while commercial gas prices have also started to decrease after production resumed and government supply channels...