Why the Iraqi Dinar Is Rising Against the Dollar?

The Iraqi dinar has strengthened against the U.S. dollar in recent days. Experts say this rise comes after...

Gold Surges $71 as Stock Markets Open, Prices Set to Fluctuate

Gold price surges sharply as global stock markets opened, with one ounce rising by $71. Experts predict continued...

Investment in Kurdistan Region Exceeds $4 Billion

Investment in the Kurdistan Region exceeded $4 billion in 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the Region’s economy, according to Mohammed Shukri, Chairman of the Kurdistan Region Investment Authority. Speaking at...

Chinese Company Plans Auto Assembly Plant in Erbil

A Chinese company plans to open an automobile assembly plant in Erbil, expanding industrial investment in the Kurdistan Region. Ma’ruf Azizkhan Harki, deputy head of the Erbil Chamber of Commerce...

Erbil Sends Nearly 400 Truckloads of Tomatoes to Markets Each Day

Agricultural sector in Erbil continues to expand during the harvest season. Local officials say farm production now far...

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

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the U.S. government announced the implementation of a 39 percent tariff on imported...

Rashkin Park Project Progressing Rapidly as Part of Green Kurdistan Vision

As part of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ninth Cabinet priorities to expand green spaces and enhance urban presence,...

Erbil Butterfly Art Business Gains Recognition

The Erbil butterfly art business is emerging as one of the city’s distinctive creative ventures. Local artist Sara...

Kurdistan Farmers Expected to Supply Less Wheat to Baghdad in 2025 Amid Challenges

This year, Baghdad is set to receive 400,000 tons...

Smoothie Bowl Spot Palmera Introduces New Fruit Concept to Kurdistan Region

A new smoothie bowl spot Palmera has launched in...

Business

Economy

Energy

20% Electricity Bill Discount Announced

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced a...

Ministry of Electricity: Cold Weather and High Usage Lead to Higher Bills

The Ministry of Electricity has confirmed that official electricity...

Chinese Company Plans Auto Assembly Plant in Erbil

A Chinese company plans to open an automobile assembly...

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

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

With the Reopening of Global Markets, Gold, Silver, and Oil Prices Decline

With the reopening of global markets at the start...

SOMO Signals Possible Renewal of Kurdistan Oil Export Deal

Iraq’s State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has signaled that...

Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum Sign Long-Term Gas Deals with Kurdistan Companies

Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum, together with their partners...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Near Six Million Barrels, SOMO Data Shows

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

General News

20% Electricity Bill Discount Announced

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani announced a...

Kurdistan Regional Government Sends 6,000 Kurdish Books to European Countries

The Kurdistan Regional Government has sent 6,000 new Kurdish-language...

Kurdistan Region Launches e-Psûle Digital Payment Platform

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has officially launched the...

Ministry of Electricity: Cold Weather and High Usage Lead to Higher Bills

The Ministry of Electricity has confirmed that official electricity...

Gold Prices Reach Highest Level as Global Markets Reopen

Today, Wednesday, gold price rose again as global stock...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Near Six Million Barrels, SOMO Data Shows

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

Wheat Marketing to Kurdistan Farmers Continues Through August 2025

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

Kurdistan Showcases Growth at Erbil International Fair

The Erbil International Fair opened with strong momentum as more than...

BIP Forum for Investment and Entrepreneurship Returns to Erbil with $275 Million Opportunities

The BIP Forum for Investment and Entrepreneurship will take place in...

Kurdish Designer Lara Dizeyee Named One of the Most Inspiring Personalities of the Year

Kurdish fashion designer Lara Dizeyee earned recognition as one...

KRG Opens Representative Office in Madrid to Strengthen Diplomatic and Economic Ties

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officially opened a new...

German Parliamentary Delegation Visits Erbil to Strengthen Ties with Kurdistan Region

A German parliamentary delegation arrived in Erbil. The visit...

Kurdistan Regional Government Delegation Attends 14th Abu Dhabi Investment Summit

The 14th Abu Dhabi Investment Summit has officially begun,...

Progress in Resuming Kurdistan Region Oil Exports Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Recent developments indicate that there are no significant technical...

Pistachio Cultivation in Kurdistan Region Grows with Export Plans

Pistachio cultivation in the Kurdistan Region has grown significantly...

Kurdistan Region Hosts Saudi Investment Roundtable in Erbil

Erbil is set to host the Kurdistan Region–Saudi Investment Roundtable....

Kurdistan Prepares Domestic Revenue Transfer to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance has started preparations...

Foundation Stone Laid for “Zom” Dairy Farm Project in Barzan Region

In a significant step toward agricultural development and economic...

KRG Livestock Industry Sees Growth Despite Drought Challenges

The KRG livestock industry has experienced notable growth in...

Agriculture

Sumac production in Duhok grows with exports

Sumac production in Duhok is increasing this year, supported by better farmland access and rising exports. Villages on the slopes of Mount Gara in Amedi district have started harvesting...

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...

Kurdistan Region’s Water Reserves Surge Past One Billion Cubic Meters as Key Dams Overflow

Water reserves across the Kurdistan Region have surged past one billion cubic meters. Weeks of heavy rain and...

Egg Production Across Erbil Reaches New Levels

Egg production in Erbil Governorate has reached levels far above local consumption, according to the Director General of...

Erbil Sends Nearly 400 Truckloads of Tomatoes to Markets Each Day

Agricultural sector in Erbil continues to expand during the harvest season. Local officials say farm production now far...

Latest Articles

Kurdistan’s Property Market Faces Slowdown as Investment Trends Shift Toward Central Iraq

The Kurdistan Region is experiencing a notable slowdown in real estate investment activity, according to recent statements from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Investors...

Erbil to Receive Full Access to Water by July 2025, Says Hemn Group CEO

Khalid Khoshnaw, the CEO of Hemn Group, has announced that the water shortage issue in Erbil will be resolved by July 2025. The Erbil...

Rashkin Park Project Progressing Rapidly as Part of Green Kurdistan Vision

As part of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ninth Cabinet priorities to expand green spaces and enhance urban presence, the construction of Rashkin Park in...

Qaiwan Group Recognized as Iraq’s Leading Real Estate Company for 2024

Qaiwan Group has been officially ranked as the top real estate investment company in Iraq for the year 2024, according to a comprehensive survey...