Prime Minister Barzani receives Paris Mayor
4/14/2019 10:14:13 AM
Prime Minister Barzani expressed his thanks to President Macron, who supported the Kurdistan Region politically after the tensions of October 2017, helping the resumption of talks between the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad, and resolution of some issues.
Over seven million square meters in areas liberated from ISIS cleared of explosives
11/26/2018 1:06:35 PM
Poisonous chlorine gas bottles stockpiled by ISIS were deactivated by an IKMMA team with the assistance and supervision of a special chemical weapons team from the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs and Ministry of Interior.
Tourism in Kurdistan Region hits record high this year
10/10/2018 1:52:20 PM
In the first six months of 2018, 1.3 million tourists visited the Kurdistan Region, mostly from central and southern Iraq. During the 11-day Eid al-Adha holiday, there were 349,000 tourists, spending 140 billion dinars in the Region.
KRG Board of Environment and Mine Agency brief diplomats on their needs
8/8/2016 10:11:08 PM
Head of the KRG Board of Environmental Protection and Improvement, Mr. Abdurrahman Hama Raza, gave an overview of the state of the environment in the Kurdistan Region and KRG’s efforts to implement environmental protection measures and improve environment. He highlighted the needs and challenges of the Board and called for technical assistance.
Prime Minister Barzani receives UNESCO Director General
11/2/2014 11:46:58 PM
In accordance with UNESCO’s selection criteria, the Erbil Citadel has been distinguished as a World Heritage site of outstanding universal value. One of only four sites in Iraq, the Citadel has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Prime Minister Barzani outlines priorities at inauguration of eighth cabinet
6/19/2014 5:07:15 PM
Erbil, Kurdistan (KRG.org) – The eighth cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government was announced at a special session of the Kurdistan Parliament held on 18 June 2014. Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani, Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani, and all cabinet ministers were sworn into office.
Prime Minister Barzani to ensure translation of Ismail Beşikçi’s works into Kurdish
6/8/2014 9:05:45 PM
Erbil, Kurdistan (KRG.org) – Last week Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani warmly welcomed the renowned Turkish writer Ismail Beşikçi to Erbil, pledging to ensure the translation of all of his works into Kurdish and to oversee the opening of a branch of the Ismail Beşikçi Foundation.
Ministry of Natural Resources introduces new petrol distribution regulations to benefit consumers and the environment
8/19/2013 12:57:37 PM
The Kurdistan Regional Government Ministry of Natural Resources and Erbil Governorate authorities have introduced new regulations on the sale of petrol from private fuel stations in Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region. This move will benefit consumers, introduce a uniform standard of petrol quality in Erbil, and will help to protect Kurdistan’s environment.
KRG presents agriculture and water resources opportunities and challenges at London conference
11/19/2012 9:15:54 PM
London, UK (uk.krg.org) – The Kurdistan Regional Government's UK Representation this week hosted the first Kurdistan agriculture and water resources conference in London, inviting British expertise and investment to assist with the development of these rapidly growing sectors.