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...

Yazidi Olive Harvest Ritual Begins at Lalish

The Yazidi olive harvest began at Lalish as families and caretakers gathered for the yearly ritual. The community turned toward...

Gold Prices Reach Highest Level as Global Markets Reopen

Today, Wednesday, gold price rose again as global stock markets reopened. One ounce of gold reached $173, reflecting...

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...

War Pushes Chicken Prices Higher as Producers Are Forced to Sell at a Loss

The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt markets in the region. Chicken prices in Erbil have increased, while poultry...

Dinar Price Drops Again Against the U.S. Dollar Amid Political Uncertainty

The Iraqi dinar weakened again against the U.S. dollar...

Iraq Confronts Power Supply Strain Amid Suspension of Turkish Energy Imports

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

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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 Hosts China’s First Global Civilization Initiative Center in the Middle East

Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, now hosts...

Garmian Date Gardens Expand with Quality Varieties

Garmian date gardens are becoming an important part of...

Cucumber Production in Erbil Projected to Surpass 35,000 Tons in 2025

The General Directorate of Agriculture in Erbil, Hemn Said...

Parviz Khan Border Crossing Reopens for Trade Between Kurdistan Region and Iran

The Import and Export Union announced late Wednesday night...

Price of One Mithqal of Gold Jumps by 20,000 Dinars

Gold prices in the Kurdistan Region are rising amid...

Wheat Marketing to Kurdistan Farmers Continues Through August 2025

Wheat marketing to Kurdistan farmers is ongoing for the...

Sweden Temporarily Suspends Diplomatic Presence in Iraq Amid Security Concerns

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

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

The Kurdistan Region has entered the spring season with...

Gold Prices Expected to Rise by $200 per Ounce by End of Month, Economists Say

Economic experts predict that the price of gold could...

Tomato Sauce Production in the Kurdistan Region Rises with Local Farm Support

Tomato sauce production in the Kurdistan Region continues to...

Kurdistan Region’s Wheat Quota Expected to Increase for Farmers

The Kurdistan Regional Government says it has made progress...

Crafting Identity: Barw Furniture’s Cultural Revival Through Home Design

In the heart of the Kurdistan Region, Barw Furniture...

Jamana Fashion Redefines Distinctive Modern Fashion for a New Generation

Distinctive modern fashion is gaining momentum with Jamana Fashion,...

Nana’s Tea Room: A Cozy English-Style Experience in Erbil

Nana’s Tea Room is one of the most charming...

Rawandiz Housing Prices: A Look at Real Estate and Rental Costs

Rawandiz housing prices show a clear variation across neighborhoods....

Agriculture

Garmian Date Gardens Expand with Quality Varieties

Garmian date gardens are becoming an important part of agriculture in the Kurdistan Region. Farmers discovered that the hot climate, fertile soil, and rich water help date trees grow...

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...

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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 agriculture, create jobs, and improve food...

Brent Oil Approaches $125 Amid Global Supply Fears

Global oil prices rose sharply this week, with Brent crude moving close to $125 per barrel amid growing fears of supply disruption in the...

Hormuz Strait Closure Pushes Up Engine Oil Prices in Kurdistan

Engine oil prices have climbed across the Kurdistan Region after shipping disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Traders say imported engine...

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

The Runaki electricity project has released new data for March, showing that 80% of households in the Kurdistan Region paid less than 59,000 Iraqi...

Economic Experts: Two Factors Could Push Gold Price Up by $250 per Ounce

Gold prices have fallen over the past two days in both global markets and the Kurdistan Region. Economic experts link this decline mainly to...

Kurdistan Adopts AI to Strengthen Earthquake-Resistant Construction

Authorities in the Kurdistan Region have begun using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve building safety and reduce earthquake risks. The new initiative aims to...