Kurdistan Offers Stability and Opportunity Amid Regional Economic Uncertainty
“We are continuously updating our investment laws to better accommodate international partners and facilitate their long-term projects,” Safeen Dizayee stated.
By Ahora Qadi
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kurdistan Region continues to distinguish itself as a bastion of stability and investment appeal in an increasingly turbulent Middle East, according to Safeen Dizayee, head of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Department of Foreign Relations.
Speaking to reporters at a press event attended by Kurdistan24 on Wednesday, Dizayee emphasized that the Region’s secure environment, robust legal framework, and institutional commitment to reform have made it an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investors.
“Investors naturally seek environments free of conflict and unpredictability,” Dizayee said. “Kurdistan has proven to be such a place, and that is what sets us apart.”
A Strategic Climate for Investment
Dizayee stressed that the KRG has implemented effective legal mechanisms to protect and incentivize foreign investments. “We are continuously updating our investment laws to better accommodate international partners and facilitate their long-term projects,” he stated.
These remarks echo those of Dr. Mohammed Shukri, Chairman of the Kurdistan Board of Investment, who recently unveiled the Region’s ambitious plans to expand foreign direct investment—particularly from the United Arab Emirates.
In an exclusive interview with Kurdistan24, Shukri confirmed that more than $2 billion in UAE investments are already active in the Region, with over 200 Emirati companies currently operating in various sectors across Kurdistan. Among the flagship ventures is a high-profile agricultural development project in Zakho, aimed at bolstering food security and sustainable development.
Strong Political Will for Economic Progress
This economic optimism is supported by parallel political momentum. President Nechirvan Barzani, during his visit to Abu Dhabi for the 2025 Sustainability Week Summit, reaffirmed that the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are fully committed to forming the Region’s new cabinet without delay.
“We are on a positive trajectory. Both sides agree that the government must be formed soon and not postponed beyond the summer,” Press Barzani said.
The President also used his visit to launch the “Visit Kurdistan” platform, a strategic initiative designed to promote investment and tourism in the Region. Pres Barzani’s meeting with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was described as “very positive and extensive,” and included discussions about appointing a UAE special envoy for investment in Kurdistan—an unprecedented move that underscores Abu Dhabi’s growing interest in the Region.
Toward a New Economic Era
As the Kurdistan Region navigates the convergence of political transition and global economic realignment, officials in Erbil are banking on legal reform, investor confidence, and regional diplomacy to usher in a new chapter.
“Kurdistan is no longer seen merely as a safe haven; it is increasingly viewed as a gateway to Iraq’s broader market,” Pres Barzani concluded.
With a renewed push to attract global capital, finalize cabinet formation, and resume vital oil exports, the Kurdistan Region appears poised to reinforce its role as a model of economic resilience and political pragmatism in the heart of the Middle East.
