Duhok Expands Agricultural Production and Market Access
Duhok is emerging as a major agricultural center in the Kurdistan Region, with growing production, expanding markets, and increasing opportunities to connect local farmers with consumers across Iraq and international markets. During the first half of 2026, Duhok shipped approximately 110,000 tons of locally produced fruits and vegetables to central and southern Iraq, including grapes, […]
Prime Minister Barzani Outlines Vision for Security, Partnership, and Economic Growth
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani addressed the Kurdistan Region’s security, relations with the United States, economic development, and regional cooperation in an August 19 interview with Al-Monitor. Against the backdrop of continued regional tensions and a changing U.S. security presence in Iraq, Prime Minister Barzani emphasized the importance of strengthening the Kurdistan Region’s defensive […]
President Nechirvan Barzani Advances Dialogue and Regional Cooperation
Throughout August, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani continued to emphasize dialogue, cooperation, and stronger state institutions as Iraq and the wider region navigate political, economic, and security challenges. Through official engagements in Baghdad and Damascus, President Barzani addressed relations between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government, Iraq’s political and security environment, regional stability, and […]
Kurdistan Region Continues to Face Unwarranted Attacks
On August 17, two explosive-laden drones targeted the private office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the head of the Kurdistan Region’s Security and Intelligence Agency in the Erbil Governorate. According to the Kurdistan Region Counter-Terrorism Directorate, the Hadid-110 drones were launched from across the Iranian border shortly after midnight. […]