U.S. Business Delegation Deepens Engagement with the Kurdistan Region, Highlighting Opportunities in Oil and Gas
A delegation from the United States Kurdistan Business Council (USKBC) visited the Kurdistan Region in November to expand economic and commercial partnerships, identify new avenues for cooperation, and attend the Middle East Peace and Security forum (MEPS). The delegation included top international companies in the oil and gas sector, including HKN Energy, Hunt Oil, Western Zagros, […]
Halabja’s Pomegranate Festival Draws Over 400,000 Visitors
Showcasing the Region’s Cultural and Agricultural Strength This year’s Halabja’s Pomegranate and Autumn Festival welcomed anextraordinary 419,700 visitors, marking one of the largest turnouts in the event’shistory. The large turnout highlights the province’s growing appeal as a culturaland agricultural destination. Held over three days, the festival generated anestimated 1.7 billion Iraqi dinars in revenue, according […]
KRG-US Representation Welcomes Kirkuk Folklore Group,Celebrating the Enduring Musical Heritage of Mesopotamia
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States was pleased towelcome the talented musical ensemble Aslat Kirkuk during their visit to Washington, D.C.Through music, the group provided a depth, diverse, and shared cultural heritage of Kirkuk andthe broader Iraq region. Aslat Kirkuk is composed of young musicians dedicated to preserving the traditional sounds oftheir […]
Iraq’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections
Record Kurdish Turnout, KDP Surpasses One Million Votes, U.S. Voices Support The sixth parliamentary elections took place across Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region, on November 11, 2025. This vote drew significant attention as it marked another step in Iraq’s ongoing effort to strengthen its democratic process and rebuild public trust in state institutions. The United […]
MEPS Forum 2025 Opens in Duhok as Leaders Engage in Post-Election Dialogue
The sixth annual Middle East Peace and Security (MEPS) Forum took place on November 17–19, 2025, in Dohuk under the theme “Managed Chaos: The New Middle East?” Over the years, the Forum has grown into one of the region’s most important venues for dialogue and policy discussion. This year’s gathering brought together senior Iraqi, Kurdish, […]
KRG-US Attends the Marshall Legacy Institute’s 2025 Clearing the Path Gala
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United State was honored to attend the Clearing the Path Gala hosted by the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. The annual event celebrates global efforts to remove landmines, support survivors, and promote peace through humanitarian mine action. Since its founding in […]
Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani Launches Erbil Green Belt Project to Combat Climate Change and Boost Youth Employment
Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani inaugurated the Erbil Green Belt Project, a landmark environmental and economic initiative designed to expand green space, improve air quality, and create long-term employment opportunities for the region’s youth. The Green Belt represents one of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s most ambitious environmental projects to date—establishing an 83-kilometer green zone […]
KRG-US Attends Kî me Ez? – Who Am I? Exhibition and Interdisciplinary Discussion
The Kurdistan Regional Government Representation in the United States (KRG-US) was pleased to attend a full-house event at Mason Exhibitions Arlington for “Kî me Ez? – Who Am I?”, an interdisciplinary discussion and art exhibition exploring Kurdish history, identity, and creativity in diaspora. Moderated by Holly Mason Badra, the discussion featured Kurdish scholars who shared […]
KRG Inaugurates Strategic Gomaspan–Smaqoli Road Linking Erbil and Sulaimani
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has officially inaugurated the Gomaspan–Smaqoli Road Project, a major infrastructure achievement connecting Erbil, Sulaimani, and the Raparin Independent Administration. The 22-kilometer modern highway, completed at a cost of 210 billion Iraqi dinars ($160 million), marks another milestone in the KRG’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development, economic growth, and regional connectivity. […]
KRG Lays Cornerstone for Science Park, Advancing Innovation and Knowledge-Based Growth
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani laid the foundation stone for the Kurdistan Innovation Institute’s (KII) Science Park, launching a transformative project designed to position the Kurdistan Region as a regional hub for research, technology, and entrepreneurship. The Science Park represents a major step in the KRG’s strategy to diversify the economy and invest in human capital […]