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Bloom Project: Supporting SMEs
On Monday, September 25, Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani introduced a groundbreaking initiative known as Project Bloom, or Geshanewe in Kurdish, that is designed t
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Japanese Kaizen with Kurdish Resilience
As we entered the meeting room, two well-dressed gentlemen warmly welcomed us and offered us seats at a neat table. We were at the Erbil office of Toyota Iraq Company, the exclusive distributor of J
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The Role of Kurdistan in Shaping the Silk Road
This article explores the significance of customs in shaping the Silk Road, a historic trade network connecting civilizations from China to the Mediterranean Sea. The Silk Road's origin in China aro
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Potato Revolution
A land that has borne witness to millennia of farming, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is experiencing a renaissance in its agricultural sector, and at the forefront of this resurgence stands the
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Strengthening US-Kurdistan Economic Ties
The American Chamber of Commerce in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, known as AmCham, was founded in 2012 with the lofty goal of fostering and supporting US businesses operating in Kurdistan, as well a
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Darbandikhan Dam: A Witness of Living Memory
The night of March 29, 1954, was long and terrifying for the people of Baghdad. Though the flood no longer directly threatened them from the river, the city’s inhabitants remained at risk from the e
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Empowering Innovation at HITEX
Hawler International Technology Exhibition (HITEX) has established itself as Iraq's premier annual technology and electronics exhibition and conference. With a bold vision, HITEX aims to become the
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First Iraqi Bank: Accelerating Digital Banking
As technology continues to reshape the financial landscape, digital banking is gaining momentum in the country, transforming how people access and manage their finances. In this digital age, First I
