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Soran Ari is the founder and editor of Kurdish Weekly and a digital media entrepreneur. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Queen's University and a diploma in Health, Wellness, and Fitness from Mohawk College. He covers Kurdish affairs and global news with a focus on impactful, community-driven reporting, and is also the creator of the ESL Kurd language learning app.

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Runaki Households
EconomyInfrastructure Development

July Bills Stay Below 29,000 IQD for Half of Runaki Households

Half of Runaki households received electricity bills below 29,000 IQD during the July cycle. The KRG says the program now provides 24-hour power...

Infrastructure DevelopmentGovernment & Reform

Korre–Shaqlawa–Qandil Road to Open in October as Work Reaches 70 Percent

The Korre–Shaqlawa–Qandil Road is expected to open in October 2026. The 10-kilometre route will cut travel time between Erbil and Soran districts by...

Salam Mohammed
Sports

Salam Mohammed Set to Become First Kurdish Fighter to Compete in UFC BJJ Tournament in United States

Salam Mohammed is preparing to make Kurdish sporting history at the UFC BJJ Opens in Indianapolis this October. His appearance adds to a...

Our Flag Campaign
Culture

Our Flag Campaign to Renew 1,200 Kurdistan Flags Across Erbil and Sulaymaniyah

The Kurdistan Foundation will renew and install at least 1,200 Kurdistan flags across Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. The campaign will run through September 1.

Infrastructure Development

Erbil Road Project to Link 120-Metre and 150-Metre Roads

A new IQD 36.3 billion road project will connect two of Erbil’s main roads and help reduce traffic congestion across the city.

Sports

Namo Fazil Suffers Loss to Kaik Brito but Reaches Major Career Milestone

Kurdish MMA fighter Namo Fazil lost to Kaik Brito on Dana White’s Contender Series, but his main-event appearance marked the biggest milestone of...

Khor Mor Gas Supply
Government & PolicyEconomy

KRG Says Khor Mor Gas Supply to Iraq Breached Contract

The KRG says Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas began supplying Khor Mor gas to Iraq’s electricity ministry without regional approval. It is reviewing...

slemani fish farms
Government & PolicyEconomy

Slemani Fish Farms Face Licensing Crackdown

Authorities are targeting unlicensed fish farms in Slemani, where only about 40 of more than 600 projects hold valid permits. The province produces...