Food and Grocery Prices Rise in Kurdistan Markets Amid New Customs System

As Ramadan approaches, food and grocery prices in the Kurdistan Region have surged sharply. Red meat and other...

Sulaymaniyah Power Officials Show 93% of Households Paid Modest Bills

The General Directorate of Sulaymaniyah Electricity has released detailed data showing that the vast majority of households in...

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...

Kurdistan Prepares Domestic Revenue Transfer to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Finance has started preparations to transfer domestic revenues to Baghdad. The move supports...

Roborock Unveils Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuum at CES 2026

Roborock has introduced a new robotic vacuum cleaner that can climb and clean stairs. The company revealed the...

Soran Lighting Project Begins with 24-Hour Electricity Plan

The Soran lighting project began this week, marking a major step in the district’s electricity upgrade plan. The...

Kurdistan Region Moves Monthly Food Ration Payments to Electronic System

The Kurdistan Regional Ministry of Trade has announced a shift to an electronic monthly food ration payment system. The...

Yazidi Olive Harvest Ritual Begins at Lalish

The Yazidi olive harvest began at Lalish as families and caretakers...

Kurdistan Oil Exports Resume Through Ceyhan Terminal

International oil companies in the Kurdistan Region loaded their...

Business

Economy

Energy

Sulaymaniyah Power Officials Show 93% of Households Paid Modest Bills

The General Directorate of Sulaymaniyah Electricity has released detailed...

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...

General News

Korek Telecom Teams Rush to Baghdad to Fix Network Problems

Korek Telecom is acting quickly to restore services after network...

Discover the Charm of Dune Cafe in Erbil

Dune Cafe is one of Erbil’s most captivating café...

Sulaymaniyah to Host First Cinematic Concert with French Film and Live Music

Sulaymaniyah hosted its first cinematic concert at Cinema Salim....

Food and Grocery Prices Rise in Kurdistan Markets Amid New Customs System

As Ramadan approaches, food and grocery prices in the...

Iraqi Central Bank Tightens Regulations on Overseas Dollar Withdrawals

In response to increasing concerns over the misuse of...

KRG Prime Minister Welcomes USKBC Delegation as Kurdistan Expands Business Ties with American Investors

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met a delegation from the...

Discussions Ongoing Over Appointment of Consulting Firm for Kurdistan Oil Audit

Following the amendments made to the Iraqi budget in...

KRG Cash Transfer to Baghdad Reaches $92 Million

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has transferred about $92...

Kurdistan Region Goes Digital: 600 ATMs Now Serve 400,000 Public Employees

The Kurdistan Region has seen a significant increase in...

Egg Production Across Erbil Reaches New Levels

Egg production in Erbil Governorate has reached levels far...

Erbil Water Emergency Project Nears Completion of Second Phase

The Erbil Water Emergency Project is entering a decisive...

Iraq Requests Kurdistan to Reduce Customs Tax by 25%

Iraq has introduced a major change in its customs...

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

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

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

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

Kurdistan Region Solar-Powered ATMs Boost Cash Access

The Kurdistan Region solar-powered ATMs program is expanding rapidly....

Turkey Flights Increase at Sulaymaniyah Airport Next March

Sulaymaniyah International Airport will increase its flights to Turkey...

Christmas Market Opens in Erbil with 100 Local Vendors

A Christmas market opened at Erbil’s Grand Majdi Mall,...

Qaiwan Group Owner Highlights Kurdistan’s Economic Vision at Davos Forum

Sheikh Fakhir Tayeb, owner of Qaiwan Group, is participating...

Bitcoin Faces Sharp Decline Amid Trade War Fears, Market Value Drops by $500 Million

On Monday, the value of Bitcoin declined to approximately...

Agriculture

New Decision to Be Issued on Importing Agricultural Products

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources confirmed that Iraq’s decision to ban the import of 31 agricultural products will not affect local farmers or the marketing...

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...