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...

UK’s Wood Mackenzie to Review Oil Production Costs in Kurdistan

UK-based consultancy Wood Mackenzie will assess oil production costs in Kurdistan. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil reached the agreement...

Kurdistan Region and Spain to Deepen Economic Ties Through Investment Forum

The Kurdistan Region will host a major economic milestone later this month. A high-level delegation will travel to...

Kurdistan Region Adopts International ACI Standards for Investment Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government has introduced new rules requiring all investment and construction projects to follow standards set...

Gold Prices are Falling Despite Ongoing Global Tensions

Gold prices fell on Wednesday despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Stronger U.S. inflation data reduced hopes for interest rate...

Erbil Advances Infrastructure Development with 48 Strategic Road Projects

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has initiated a major...

Drought in Harir and Batas Plains Reduces Rice Production

Drought in Harir and Batas Plains has created a...

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...

Kurdistan Region’s Electronic Payment Platform Handles 25,000 Bills Since Launch

The Kurdistan Region’s new electronic payment platform has handled...

Qatar Plans Major Investment Push in Kurdistan Region Across Energy and Infrastructure

The State of Qatar is preparing a new investment initiative in...

Brent Oil Trades Around $102 as Prices Rise Amid Market Uncertainty

Global oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude...

Up to 600,000 Barrels of Oil Could Be Exported Daily Through Kurdistan Pipeline

Iraq plans to resume oil exports from the Kirkuk...

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...

Erbil to Begin Second Food Distribution of 2026 Next Week

The Erbil Food Distribution Directorate will begin the second...

Kurdistan Issues 25 New Investment Licenses Despite Drone Threats

Kurdistan Region continued to attract investment despite ongoing regional...

Oil Prices Fall Below $80 as Hopes of Higher Supply Weigh on Markets

Oil prices fell on Monday after fresh diplomatic developments...

Kurdistan Region Delegation Attends Future Energy Forum to Advance Sectoral Growth

A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Region, led by...

Halabja Silo Nears Final Phase, Promising Major Boost for Wheat Storage and Local Farmers

Construction of the new wheat silo in Halabja has...

Najaf Seeks to Benefit From Erbil’s Success in Services and Infrastructure

Najaf Governor Yousef Gnawi said that his province wants to benefit...

Kurdistan Region Advances Agricultural Exports with Strategic Support Initiatives

On April 20, 2025, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)...

Brent Oil Trades Around $102 as Prices Rise Amid Market Uncertainty

Global oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent crude...

Under Wintry Skies, Duhok Night Market Attracts Crowds with Local Products and Holiday Spirit

Under cold winter skies, Duhok has turned its evenings...

Sesame Cultivation in Akre Town Sees Steady Growth, Boosting Local Production

Akre town, known for its fertile soil and favorable...

Agriculture

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

Tomato sauce production in the Kurdistan Region continues to grow this summer. Farmers from Halabja, Sulaimani, and Erbil are sending large volumes of tomatoes to local factories. As a...

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

Third Largest Dam in Kurdistan Region Underway in Germiyan

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has begun constructing the third largest dam in the region in Germiyan. The Bawanur Dam will store 30 million...

Japan Expands Investment and Development in Kurdistan

Japan is shifting its relationship with the Kurdistan Region from post-conflict aid to long-term economic development. Moreover, Ambassador Akira Endo said the focus now...

$80 Million Dairy Project Strengthens Kurdistan’s Drive for Food Self-Sufficiency

An $80 million dairy project in Duhok plays a key role in the Kurdistan Regional Government’s plan. It aims to boost food self-sufficiency and...

PM Barzani, Iranian Envoy Discuss Political and Economic Cooperation

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani met with Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, in Erbil to discuss bilateral relations and key political...

Christmas Market Opens in Erbil with 100 Local Vendors

A Christmas market opened at Erbil’s Grand Majdi Mall, bringing together 100 local vendors as the city begins its New Year celebrations. The event...

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 the governorate’s fast-growing agricultural sector. Potato...