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...

27,000 People with Disabilities Set to Receive Long-Awaited Monthly Benefits

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region have started health assessments for 27,000 people with disabilities as part of a...

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...

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...

Kurdistan’s Oil Payments Crisis Exposes Baghdad’s Revenue Control Strategy

The Kurdistan Region is facing a deep and prolonged oil payments crisis. This crisis is not only financial....

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...

Thousands Attend Amedi Tahini Festival in Northern Duhok

The annual Amedi tahini festival in northern Duhok drew thousands of visitors. It turned the historic mountain town...

Kurdistan Issues 25 New Investment Licenses Despite Drone Threats

Kurdistan Region continued to attract investment despite ongoing regional...

Gold Prices Drop in Erbil Markets

Gold prices fell in Erbil on Wednesday, reflecting a...

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Economy

Energy

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...

Oil Prices Hit Three-Month Low After Deal Eases Tensions

Oil prices fell to their lowest level in three...

General News

New Project Targets Youth Employment and Business Growth in Kurdistan

A new initiative designed to strengthen economic opportunities for...

27,000 People with Disabilities Set to Receive Long-Awaited Monthly Benefits

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region have started health assessments...

Brent Crude Falls Below $77 as Oil Prices Extend Losses

Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as markets...

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

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

Despite Budget Uncertainty, Kurdistan Extends Oil Deal and Nears Full 24-Hour Power

Amid continued delays in approving Iraq’s federal budget, the...

Over 700 Private Generators Decommissioned Across KRG as 24-Hour Electricity Project Expands

More than 700 privately operated generators have been decommissioned...

Erbil Iron Factory Enhances Kurdistan’s Industrial Capacity While Ensuring Environmental Compliance

The Kurdistan Region is home to several factories specializing...

New Decision to Be Issued on Importing Agricultural Products

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources...

Gold Prices Dropped Below $4,800 as Stronger Dollar Pressures Market

Gold prices dropped below the $4,800 mark on Tuesday...

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

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

New Project Targets Youth Employment and Business Growth in Kurdistan

A new initiative designed to strengthen economic opportunities for...

Erbil Advances Infrastructure Development with 48 Strategic Road Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has initiated a major...

Korek Mountain Hosts Fifth Snow Festival, Drawing Thousands of Tourists

The Kurdistan Region has launched Iraq’s fifth snow festival...

KRG Boosts Duhok Autumn Harvest Markets

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has boosted local markets...

Iraq Confronts Power Supply Strain Amid Suspension of Turkish Energy Imports

Ahmad Abadi, a senior official in the Iraqi energy...

Zagros Towers Nearing Completion

Zagros Towers, a landmark residential development in Erbil’s Ankawa...

More Than 45 Million Liters of Household Fuel Distributed in Erbil Governorate

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has distributed more than...

Erbil Avenue: Your Entry Point for Worldwide Investment

The Kurdistan Region is transforming rapidly, and Erbil Avenue...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Exports Over 140,000 Tons of Chicken Meat to Iraq Annually

The Kurdistan Region exports more than 140,000 tons of chicken meat to central and southern Iraq each year, accounting for nearly 50% of its total poultry production. The region has become a key supplier...

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...

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...

Latest Articles

Erbil’s Food Card Services Still Facing Technical Delays

The Erbil Food Card Directorate reports that many services remain unavailable due to technical problems. Residents cannot add children, register marriages, or transfer beneficiaries...

Oil Prices Trade Near $97 Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions

The global oil price climbed on Thursday as Asian markets reopened, driven by growing uncertainty over the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s control...

Erbil and Baghdad Agree to Unify ASYCUDA System Procedures

Officials from the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi federal government reached an initial agreement to unify the ASYCUDA customs system. The step aims to...

Fruit and Vegetable Imports Halved as Prices Surge in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah

Fruit and vegetable prices have risen sharply in the wholesale markets of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, while imports have dropped by nearly half. Traders report that key items...

Jade Touch: Erbil’s Go‑To Beauty Salon

During my recent visit to Jade Touch beauty salon in Erbil, I tried their hair washing and blow-drying service. Overall, the experience had several positive aspects,...

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

Bitcoin surged sharply on Wednesday, reaching nearly $73,000, following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The news boosted...