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...

Gold Prices Traded Near $4,670 Amid Market Uncertainty

Global gold prices remained near recent highs on Wednesday, as investors continued to monitor geopolitical tensions and economic...

Brent Crude Falls Below $77 as Oil Prices Extend Losses

Oil prices continued to decline on Wednesday as markets reacted to easing tensions between the United States and...

20% Electricity Fee Waiver Returns 8 Billion IQD to Residents

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned nearly 8 billion Iraqi dinars to residents following a 20% electricity fee...

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

Real estate prices in Erbil have increased significantly due to recent infrastructure developments. The launch of the Emergency...

National Bank of Kurdistan modernizes finance system

The National Bank of Kurdistan is preparing to launch...

Agricultural Science and Seed Sovereignty in the Kurdistan Region

The Middle East is entering a period of severe...

Business

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...

Third “BIP for Investment and Entrepreneurship ” Summit Opened in Erbil

The third BIP for Economy and Investment Summit opened today at...

The Boulevard in Erbil: A Landmark of Modern Urban Development

The Boulevard in Erbil represents a new chapter in...

Wheat Marketing to Kurdistan Farmers Continues Through August 2025

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

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

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

Duhok Directorate of Oil and Gas: Gas Supply Returns to Normal as 107,000 Families Receive Fuel

The Duhok Directorate of Oil and Gas reports clear...

Gold Price per Ounce Surpasses $5,185

Gold price rose on Wednesday after Asian markets opened....

Challenges in Resolving Oil Export Disputes Between Erbil and Baghdad: A Week to Finalize Consultancy Agreement

The ongoing negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)...

Kormor Gas Field Expected to Resume Production Within 48 Hours as Power Crisis Eases

Dana Gas is preparing to restart operations at the...

Kurdistan Region and Hungary to Hold an Economic Forum

Preparations are moving forward for a new economic forum...

Emirati Economist Sees PM Barzani’s UAE Visit as Start of ‘New Economic Era’

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s visit to the United Arab...

E-Psula Electronic Payment System to Resume as 20% Electricity Discount May Be Extended

The E-Psula Electronic Payment System stopped working for nearly...

Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000 as Investor Demand Grows

Bitcoin climbed above the $80,000 mark on Monday after...

Impact of Falling Oil Prices on Iraq’s Revenue and Economic Stability

The recent plunge in oil prices to a four-year...

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

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

Smart Glass Invention Could Preserve Data for Thousands of Years

Scientists have developed a groundbreaking “smart glass” capable of...

Agriculture

Kurdistan Agriculture Growth Powers Iraq’s Food Supply

Kurdistan Region’s agriculture sector is growing rapidly, supplying the majority of Iraq’s food needs. Over the past five years, from 2020 to 2025, more people have turned to farming....

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

This Year Kurdistan is Set to Achieve 24-Hour Electricity Supply Across the Entire Region

Kurdistan is set to provide 24-hour electricity across the entire region by the end of this year. During the winter, high demand caused some...

Kurdistan Region Extends Oil Agreement with Baghdad Until March 2026

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has extended its oil agreement with Baghdad until March 31, 2026. Officials say the extension will help maintain stable...

KRG Announces Post-Government Formation Focus on 14% Budget Allocation

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced that discussions on the Kurdistan Region budget will resume after Iraq forms a new federal government. Officials confirmed...

KRG Council of Ministers Holds First 2026 Meeting, Presses Baghdad on Salaries

The KRG Council of Ministers held its first meeting of 2026. Prime Minister Masrour Barzani chaired the session. The meeting focused on the Kurdistan...

Gold Prices Rise by $120 in One Week

Gold prices continue to rise in local and global markets. In just one week, the market recorded a sharp increase. Experts say political pressure...

Erbil Hosts First International Logistics Exhibition

The Kurdistan Region and Iraq are hosting the first International Logistics Exhibition, Erbil Logistics 2026, starting on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The event is being...