The United Arab Emirates Deputy Minister of Economy and Trade, Abdullah Saleh, visited the Kurdistan Region this week to attend the 2014 TradeUAE Iraq conference in Erbil. The conference included 115 Emirati companies specializing in a wide range of sectors, including energy, the food industry, petrochemicals, construction, as well as companies offering banking and communications […]
Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani has signed an order tasking Prime Minister designate Nechirvan Barzani and Deputy Prime Minister designate Qubad Talabani to form the eighth Cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government. Prime Minister Barzani will continue in his role in the same capacity, while Minister Talabani will move from his current role as Head […]
The Prime Minister yesterday addressed the Kurdistan Parliament at length regarding the Region’s financial situation, disputes with Baghdad, natural resources, and other matters. An excerpt of his address is below: “The Kurdistan Region’s policy from the beginning has been based upon solving outstanding issues with Baghdad. We want to find a solution and reach an […]
Today marked the conclusion of Kurdistan Projects, a three-day event organized by MEED which successfully attracted a large number of international companies pursuing investment and business opportunities. Attendees heard from senior KRG officials, government experts, and leading private sector representatives on a wide range of topics. This is the third year MEED has hosted a […]
Pope Francis commended Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani and the citizens of the Region for their protection of Christians fleeing violence in other parts of Iraq and the safe haven provided for Syrian refugees. In a formal meeting held at the Vatican, the Pope explained that he was aware of the tragic history of the […]
Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani yesterday conducted a lengthy meeting with the Kurdistan Parliament regarding natural resources policy and budgetary matters. Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Yousif Mohammed, heads of the parliament’s political blocs, the Oil & Gas Committee, and the Legal Affairs Committee all participated in the session. The Prime Minister, Minister of Natural Resources Dr. […]
Round table – inauguration of the photographic EXPO “WARS AND REFUGEES: 30 years of the great Kurdish exodus”29 October, 2021 - 17:53
Statement by Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on US bipartisan resolution23 October, 2021 - 10:50
Kurdistan Region President receives Ambassador of Spain23 September, 2021 - 19:51