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Korek External Telecommunications "Operational"

From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Korek Telecom external telecommunications operational, says company rep The Kurdistan Region's premier telecommunications company, Korek Telecom, has announced that its international and cross-company communications are now operational and that it has resolved its issues […]

"Kurdistan Region's Political Fortunes are Fading"

By Renad Mansour, for World Politics Review. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In Iraq, the Kurdistan Region's Political Fortunes Are Fading Last month, the Iraqi army clashed with Kurdish peshmerga forces in the district of Makhmour, leading to multiple injuries […]

New Flour Mill Opens in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. On Sunday, November 19, 2023, the Kurdistan Regional Government's Prime Minister, Masrour Barzani, officially inaugurated the Distar Factory, a cutting-edge wheat flour mill, located in Domiz, Duhok Governorate. During his speech, Prime Minister Barzani emphasised the KRG's dedication to enhancing the agricultural sector and securing food security as top priorities. He outlined […]

Delayed Polls could Undermine Kurdish Autonomy

From Amwaj Media. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Deep Dive: Delayed polls could undermine Kurdish autonomy in Iraq After extensive delays, Iraqi Kurdistan is slated to hold regional parliamentary elections on Feb. 25 next year. The vote, already postponed twice, threatens […]

Erbil to Plant a Million Oak Trees

By John Lee. Erbil plans to plant one million oak trees within the next five years, according to a statement from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which adds that 300,000 of these trees are already planted. The project from the Ministry of Municipalities and Tourism is intended to enhance the greenery along the 120 Metre […]

Share Rise on Possible Resumption of Kurdistan Oil Sales

By John Lee. On Sunday, senior officials from the Iraqi Federal Government in Baghdad met with KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and his team to discuss the resumption of oil exports via the Iraqi-Turkish Pipeline (ITP) the Turkish port of Ceyhan. Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Minister for Energy Affairs and Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, […]

New Park planned for Erbil

From Kurdistan24. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. New, modern park to be built in Erbil A large-scale park is to be constructed in Erbil at a cost of more than $1 million, according to a statement from the Erbil Governorate. Click […]

Oil Output Increases at DNOs Kurdistan Fields

By John Lee. DNO has confirmed that production continues to increase at its fields in Iraqi Kurdistan, with output so far in the fourth quarter averaging double the level of the third quarter. However, the company added that APIKUR members will "not be in a position to produce oil for pipeline exports until it is […]

Oil Production Restarts at Atrush

By John Lee. Canadian oil development and exploration company ShaMaran Petroleum has announced that it restarted operations at its Atrush field in Iraqi Kurdistan this week, selling oil to a local refinery via pipeline. In its statement for the nine months nine months ended 30th September, the company said it remains focused on cost control […]

KRG rolling out "One Window" e-Govt System

By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said it is rolling out its "One Window" e-government system across all government institutions in the near future. Statement from KRG: The "One-Window" system revolutionises administrative processes for citizens in the Kurdistan Region, making it easier to handle official documents at government offices. This system, currently […]