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...

DNO Expects Long-Term Oil Production in Kurdistan Licenses

DNO has outlined a long-term production outlook for its oil assets in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The...

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

This year, Baghdad is set to receive 400,000 tons of wheat from farmers in the Kurdistan Region, a...

15 Types of Dates Are Being Sold in Kurdistan Region Markets

With the arrival of Ramadan, markets across the Kurdistan Region have changed noticeably. In Sulaymaniyah, shops display large quantities of dates...

Kurdistan’s Duhok Plastic Recycling Project Accelerates as Plant Sorts 600 Tons Daily

Duhok strengthens its environmental strategy as its main waste sorting facility handles nearly 600 tons of garbage each...

Kurdistan Region Expands Investment Opportunities for Egyptian Companies

The Kurdistan Region is expanding investment opportunities for Egyptian companies, especially...

Kurdistan Trade Minister Says: The Kurdistan Region Has No Food Shortage

The Kurdistan Regional Government says the Kurdistan Region has...

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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...

Iraq and Syria Strengthen Security and Energy Collaboration Amid Regional Shifts

An Iraqi governmental delegation recently traveled to Damascus to...

KRG Electricity Ministry: 20% Discount Deadline on Bills Ends

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Electricity has issued...

Erbil Real Estate Prices Surge Due to Water Project and Green Belt

Real estate prices in Erbil have increased significantly due...

US Strengthens Long-Term Energy Cooperation with the Kurdistan Region

The United States increased its support for long-term energy cooperation with...

Kurdistan Agriculture Ministry Imposes 2026 Fishing Ban

The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the...

Kurdistan Sees Sharp Decrease in Vegetable and Fruit Prices as Iran Reopens Border Crossings

Border crossings between the Kurdistan Region and Iran reopened...

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

The Kurdistan Region is experiencing a notable slowdown in...

Private Sector Emerges as Key Job Engine in Kurdistan Region, Officials Say

The private sector has become a major driver of...

Chinese Car Imports to Iraq Rise 75% in First Half of 2025

Chinese car imports to Iraq surged by 75% in...

Akre Rice Production Expected to Grow Strongly After Heavy Rainfall

Rice production in the Akre district will likely increase...

Discussions Ongoing Over Appointment of Consulting Firm for Kurdistan Oil Audit

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

Iraq to Increase Oil Production as OPEC+ Deal Ends in August

Iraq to increase oil production starting in August 2025,...

Airport Closures Drive Surge in Travelers Using Ibrahim Khalil Border Crossing

The Ibrahim Khalil Border Crossing in Zakho is seeing...

Kurdistan Region Poised to Become Regional Software Hub, Says South Korean Consul

The Kurdistan Region has the potential to become a leading regional...

Agriculture

Drought in Harir and Batas Plains Reduces Rice Production

Drought in Harir and Batas Plains has created a severe crisis for farmers. The plains, known for fertile soil and rice crops, now suffer from water shortages. As a...

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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Bitcoin Moves Closer to the $80,000 Mark

Bitcoin continues its upward momentum and recently climbed past $78,500, drawing strong attention from traders and investors across the global crypto market. The digital...

“My Account” Warns Salary Recipients about Online Banking Scam

The “My Account” team warned salary recipients and bank users about a new electronic scam in the Kurdistan Region. Officials say fraudsters now contact people...

AI Job Fears Grow as Automation Expands

Artificial intelligence is changing the global job market quickly, and new data shows rising risks for workers. On April 6, 2026, Goldman Sachs economist Elsie...

Coalition Financial Aid for Peshmerga to be Distributed

The Kurdistan Region’s Ministry of Peshmerga announced today that it will distribute financial aid from international coalition partners to Peshmerga forces. On April 26, 2026,...

Kurdish Film ‘Sea of Hope’ Wins Jury Award at the U.S. Veterans Media Festival

The Kurdish short film Sea of Hope, directed by Jubrail Abubakr, has won the Special Jury Award at the Veterans Media Festival in the United...

KRG Expands 24-Hour Power Access to Over 85% of Population Under Runaki Initiative

The Kurdistan Regional Government has expanded round-the-clock electricity access to more than 85% of the population under its Runaki initiative. The Ministry of Electricity...