The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is advancing a tourism-led development strategy in Erbil, with 131 approved investment projects worth over $13 billion, Kurdistan24 reports. KRG officials say these projects are part of a broader effort to diversify Kurdistan’s economy and make tourism a central economic pillar. Alongside licensing, the government is also prioritising infrastructure such as roads, water systems, and visitor access to improve the tourism experience to boost both domestic and international investment.
Read more about Kurdistan’s investment climate in Barzani Watch’s Monthly Spotlight: Kurdistan’s Uncertain Investment Climate
