KRG-US Supports Kurdish Storytelling at the 10th New York Kurdish Film Festival
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States was proud to support the opening night of the 10th New York Kurdish Film Festival, joining filmmakers, artists, community members, and guests in celebrating a decade of Kurdish cinema and storytelling in New York. As a proud sponsor of the festival, KRG-US Representative H.E. Treefa Aziz […]
Kurdish Art and Heritage Take Center Stage Across the Region and Abroad
Across Kurdistan, the wider region, and Europe, Kurdish artists and cultural figures are using fashion, visual art, music, and traditional craftsmanship to preserve heritage while introducing Kurdish culture to new audiences. In Erbil, young Kurdish designer Lana Zana Piran recently debuted Dunadun, a fashion collection inspired by historic black-and-white photographs of Kurdish men and women. […]
Deaf Leader Becomes First Kurd to Attend Prestigious Leadership Institute
Rizgar Ismail of Duhok has become the first Deaf Kurd to attend Frontrunners, an international leadership program in Denmark dedicated to developing Deaf leaders and advocates from around the world. Over the course of the nine-month program, Rizgar will work alongside Deaf leaders from diverse backgrounds, exchanging ideas and best practices on issues including Deaf […]
KRG-US Hosts American University Students for Educational and Cultural Program
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States welcomed graduate students from American University’s School of International Service for an educational and cultural program focused on the Kurdistan Region, its history, and its role in today’s regional landscape. The event was organized in partnership with American University’s School of International Service and Dr. Yerevan […]
KRG-US Advances Diplomatic and Economic Engagement During UNGA 81
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States participated in a series of diplomatic, policy, and business engagements in New York surrounding the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, advancing the Kurdistan Region’s economic, security, and diplomatic priorities with U.S., Iraqi, and international partners. Economic diplomacy was a major focus of the […]
Kurdistan Region Marks Historic Unification of Peshmerga Forces
The Kurdistan Region has reached a major milestone in the decades-long effort to unify the Peshmerga forces under a single professional military structure. On September 10, the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs announced the completion of the process to unify and reorganize all Peshmerga forces under the Ministry, bringing the former 70 and 80 Forces into […]
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. […]