The Kurdistan Region is witnessing a surge in investment interest, with global powers expressing readiness to channel significant capital into the region’s key economic sectors, according to the region’s Investment Department.
Akrey Bargasht, spokesperson for the Kurdistan Region Investment Department, told KurdishGlob that more than 50 investment projects have been approved across various sectors, including agriculture, industry, housing, tourism, and education. These projects represent a combined capital of approximately $10.5 billion.
“In addition to foreign investment, there are 28 partnership projects involving collaboration between domestic and foreign investors,” Bargasht said. “This brings the total number of new projects to 77, with a combined investment of $1.5 billion from these joint ventures alone.”
Bargasht emphasized the growing international appetite for investment in the Kurdistan Region. “Demand is high. We continue to present foreign investors with viable opportunities—especially in infrastructure development,” he stated. “We prioritize projects in key areas such as agriculture and industry and offer full support within the framework of our investment laws to facilitate smooth project implementation.”
He noted strong interest from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom, which are actively seeking to expand their participation in building the region’s economic infrastructure.
The Kurdistan Region’s relative stability, natural resources, and improving governance structures continue to position it as an attractive destination for foreign investment, particularly in a region often marked by volatility and uncertainty.
