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...

KRG Reaffirms Support for Investors and Economic Growth

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting investors across the Kurdistan Region. Prime Minister...

Erbil Farmer Produces Potato Seed Tubers for the First Time in Iraq and Kurdistan

For the first time in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, an innovative farmer in Erbil has successfully grown...

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...

From Local Staple to Global Export: Kurdistan’s Rice Boom Signals Agricultural Shift

Kurdistan’s agricultural sector is witnessing a strong revival. Rice production is expanding across the region. Good rainfall, modern...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Near Six Million Barrels, SOMO Data Shows

Iraq’s State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) exported...

Three Car Manufacturing Plants to Launch in Kurdistan Region

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is advancing plans to establish three...

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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...

Iraq Plans to Resume Kirkuk Oil Exports Through Kurdistan Pipeline Next Week

Iraq may soon restart oil exports from the Kirkuk...

Kurdish Traders in China Navigate Economic Pressures

Kurdish traders in China continue to face mounting challenges as...

Tourism Boom Creates Jobs and Attracts Investment in Soran

Soran has become one of the fastest-growing tourism centers...

Duhok Increases Industrial Potato Planting by 20% to Meet Rising Demand

The Director General of Agriculture in Duhok announced that...

Erbil Implements Health Projects Worth Over 36 Billion Dinars

Authorities in Erbil Governorate have implemented several major healthcare...

Oil Companies Set Three Conditions for Restarting Production in Kurdistan Region

Foreign oil companies operating in the Kurdistan Region have...

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

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

New Decision to Be Issued on Importing Agricultural Products

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

7oz: A Modern Drive-Thru Coffee Experience

7oz Drive Thru Coffee is a modern coffee shop...

Kurdistan Region Launches New Survey to Update Unemployment Rate

The Kurdistan Region is preparing to launch a new...

Brent Crude Oil Trades Above $104

Global oil prices remained high on Monday as markets...

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

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

DNO Expects Long-Term Oil Production in Kurdistan Licenses

DNO has outlined a long-term production outlook for its...

Rwanga Foundation Water Campaign Brings Daily Relief to Erbil

Erbil, June 3, 2025 – The Rwanga Foundation water...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

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

Agriculture

Kurdistan Region Advances Agricultural Exports with Strategic Support Initiatives

On April 20, 2025, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the export of agricultural and poultry products, as part of its broader economic development agenda....

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

Restaurant Activity in Erbil Drops by 35% Amid War Conflict

The Kurdistan Restaurants and Hotels Association says restaurant activity in Erbil has dropped by 35% due to the ongoing conflict. However, officials confirm that no restaurants...

Kurdistan Commerce Ministry: Six Months Food Supplies Ready, Market Hoarding Prohibited

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has assured citizens that the ongoing war will not cause food shortages. The ministry confirmed that...

Erbil to Begin Second Food Distribution of 2026 Next Week

The Erbil Food Distribution Directorate will begin the second round of food aid for 2026 next week. Officials urged registered recipients to complete their...

Discover Erbil’s Stylish Beauty Haven: LaJour Sakura Park & LaJour Empire

In the vibrant city of Erbil, beauty and self‑care go hand in hand with quality and comfort at LaJour Beauty Studio — a name that has...

Erbil Rejects Plan to Hand Over Border Crossings to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has firmly rejected reports claiming it agreed to hand over its border crossings to Baghdad. Recently, tensions over customs...

Gold Prices Declined to Around $4,700

Gold prices declined sharply on Thursday, highlighting renewed volatility in global financial markets. The price of gold declined by 1.3%, with an ounce trading at...