Gold Prices Remained Steady Near $4,500 Amid Iran Conflict Uncertainty

Gold prices remained steady at around $4,500 per ounce as global markets reacted cautiously to ongoing geopolitical tensions....

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...

Food Supply Secured Amid Regional Tensions For Two-Months

The Ministry of Trade in the Kurdistan Region has confirmed that sufficient food supply is available across its storage facilities. Officials say current reserves can meet demand for at...

Decline in Gold Prices in Erbil Markets

Gold prices had a decline on Wednesday in Erbil markets, continuing a downward trend compared to the previous day. This drop reflects recent fluctuations in global gold markets and...

KRG Rejects Baghdad Claims Over “Unofficial” Border Crossings

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officials strongly refuted Baghdad’s claims of unofficial border crossings. Hawre Kemal, a senior legal...

Duhok Launches First Potato Festival as Harvest Hits Record 600,000 Tons

Duhok will host its first Potato Festival on Monday, Dec. 15. The event marks a major step for...

Rapid Growth of Artificial Intelligence in Kurdistan Raises Economic Hopes and Future Risks

The use of artificial intelligence in the Kurdistan Region has grown rapidly over the past year. AI tools...

Gold Prices Rise by $91 as Markets Reopen

Gold prices climbed sharply after global stock markets reopened, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over U.S....

2025: Erbil’s Real Estate Growth Outpaces Struggling Neighboring Markets

The dynamics of Iraq’s real estate sector show sharp...

NEXO Cosmetics Brings UK Beauty Standards to Erbil

NEXO Cosmetics, a UK-based makeup brand, has begun attracting...

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Economy

Energy

Kirkuk Oil Exports Reach 250,000 Barrels Per Day Amid Regional Recovery

Kirkuk oil exports through the Kurdistan Region climbed steadily...

Oil Prices Drop 5% as Market Faces Unprecedented Uncertainty

Global oil prices fell sharply by 5 percent on...

Gas Cylinders Distribution to Resume in Erbil Through a Coupon System

Authorities in Erbil will restart the distribution of household...

Erbil Sets 50-Liter Daily Fuel Limit for Vehicles

The Erbil Directorate of Oil and Minerals has ordered...

Dana Gas Withdraws Staff from Khor Mor Gas Field Amid Regional Security Threats

Dana Gas has withdrawn all its employees from the...

DNO Expects Long-Term Oil Production in Kurdistan Licenses

DNO has outlined a long-term production outlook for its...

Iraq Resumes Oil Exports Through Kurdistan Region Pipeline

Iraq has officially resumed exporting oil through the Kurdistan...

Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources Responds to Iraqi Ministry of Oil Statements

The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources has...

General News

Lithos Brings Authentic Greek Cuisine to Erbil

Lithos Restaurant is one of the most distinctive Greek-style...

20% Electricity Fee Waiver Returns 8 Billion IQD to Residents

The Kurdistan Regional Government has returned nearly 8 billion...

USD/IQD Exchange Rate Rises in Erbil Markets

The USD recorded a slight increase against the Iraqi...

Kurdistan Prepares Salary List and Audit Report for Submission to Baghdad

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has finalized preparations to...

Government Gasoline Distribution in Erbil Expands

Erbil government gasoline distribution has expanded, reducing congestion and...

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani ordered the transfer of the salary banking process to the Ministry of Finance

Prime Minister Masrour Barzani has issued an official directive...

Gold Prices Surge in Kurdistan Region

Gold prices rose sharply across the Kurdistan Region on...

KRG Delegation Arrives in Vienna for High-Level Security and Economic Talks

A high-level KRG delegation, led by Interior Minister Rebar...

APIKUR Clarifies Payment Mechanism for Kurdistan Oil Exports

The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR)...

Iraq Confronts Power Supply Strain Amid Suspension of Turkish Energy Imports

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

Slemani Advances Urban Electrification with Expanded 24-Hour Power Supply

The Directorate of Electricity Distribution in Slemani has initiated...

Kurdistan Tourism Companies Report Zero Ticket Sales for 15 Days Amid Airspace Closure

Tourism companies in the Kurdistan Region say the airspace...

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

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

Kurdistan Region Finalizes March Salary List Amid Financial Uncertainty

The Ministry of Finance in the Kurdistan Region is...

Fly Erbil Loses $6 Million Aircraft Due to the Ukraine War

Fly Erbil has suffered a major financial loss after...

Erbil Water Projects Resume Normal Operation After Temporary Slowdown

The Erbil clean water supply returned to normal operation after water...

Kurdistan Advances Bawanur Dam as Key Energy and Agriculture Project

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is moving forward with...

Bitcoin Tops $65,000 Amid Market Volatility

Bitcoin price surged above $65,000 today, reaching approximately $65,550....

Agriculture

Organic Foam Project in Sulaimani University Boosts Farming

The organic foam project in Sulaimani University has introduced a new way to turn waste into farming resources. The College of Environmental Sciences in Chwarta, with help from the...

Kurdistan Agriculture Ministry Imposes 2026 Fishing Ban

The Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government has announced a fishing ban for...

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

Border crossings between the Kurdistan Region and Iran reopened after several days of disruption. This move stabilized food...

Netherlands–Kurdistan Agricultural Partnership Brings Advanced Glasshouse Technology to Erbil

A new agricultural partnership between the Netherlands and the Kurdistan Region is introducing advanced Dutch glasshouse technology to Erbil. The initiative aims to...

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...

Latest Articles

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...