KRG Minister Praises Kurdistan24's Representation of All Communities on 11th Anniversary

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Minister of Transport and Communications Ano Jawhar has praised Kurdistan24 for representing the Region's religious and ethnic communities, saying its commitment to professional reporting has distinguished its work over the past 11 years.

In a congratulatory message on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, Jawhar, who also serves as Secretary-General of the Christian Alliance, extended his congratulations to the broadcaster's management and employees on the anniversary of its launch.

He said Kurdistan24 had given space to the different components of Kurdistan's society in its reporting. His remarks placed the representation of religious and ethnic communities alongside journalistic standards as central to his assessment of the organization's contribution.

Jawhar also commended what he described as a refusal to chase social-media likes and comments or engage in populist behavior. Instead, he credited the professionalism of Kurdistan24's journalists, the credibility of its work and the competence of its staff and management, describing these qualities as a source of collective pride.

The minister concluded by wishing the organization continued success, with particular emphasis on further technical and artistic development. His message was among several issued by political representatives and figures from the business community as Kurdistan24 marked its anniversary.

Founded in Erbil on Oct. 31, 2015, the Kurdistan24 Corporation for Research and Media operates a television channel, radio station and digital news website. It publishes news and information in five languages, with the stated aim of communicating developments in Kurdistan to audiences beyond the Region.

That multilingual approach forms part of the institution's broader mission to present the Region's affairs to both local and international audiences. As it begins its 12th year, Kurdistan24 has identified investment in young journalists and their reporting capabilities as an area of further development.

The anniversary also prompted a message from Haider Ali, known as Abu Tara, who heads the Feyli Kurdish faction in the Iraqi Parliament. He congratulated the organization for its reporting on national and social issues and its coverage of events.

Ali said he valued efforts to document facts and follow issues affecting the public, framing professional journalism as a responsibility that extends beyond publishing news.

"We emphasize the importance of professional media work in upholding the principles of freedom of expression, raising public awareness and serving the public interest," he said.

His message drew attention to the public-service role of news organizations, particularly their responsibility to provide information that citizens can use to understand events and the issues affecting their communities.

"I hope Kurdistan24 will always remain an influential media platform serving national causes and citizens and conveying the truth about them," Ali added, wishing the outlet and its staff further success.

A separate message came from the Duhok branch of the Kurdistan Investors Union. Its head, Derar Zebari, congratulated the organization's leadership, journalists, media professionals and technical staff, highlighting what he regarded as its contribution to the Region's investment and economic sectors.

Zebari said Kurdistan24 had helped communicate economic and investment developments to audiences within the Kurdistan Region and abroad. He characterized its reporting as a link between different fields of activity and commended what he considered responsible and accurate media work.

"We hope this anniversary will become a catalyst for continued success and progress so that Kurdistan24 will always remain a pioneer in conveying the message of truth and development," he said.

His comments added an economic dimension to the anniversary messages. While Jawhar focused on representation and professional standards, Zebari emphasized how reporting on commerce and investment can bring attention to the Region's development.

Zana Mala Khalid, head of Branch 2 of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), also sent congratulations to Kurdistan24's Director General, Board of Directors and employees.

Khalid described the organization's establishment as an important step in the development of Kurdish journalism. In his assessment, Kurdistan24 had contributed to national causes while working within established principles of media practice.

He also credited the broadcaster with drawing attention to problems and conveying citizens' concerns, saying that such work was intended to improve public service. He wished the organization further success as it entered another year of broadcasting.

The messages addressed different aspects of Kurdistan24's work, from the coverage of social and religious communities to the reporting of public affairs and economic developments. Each reflected the assessment of its sender, rather than an independent evaluation of the outlet's performance.

Kurdistan24 has described its work over the past 11 years as combining research and professional journalism with attention to social cohesion and the well-being of the communities it covers. Its anniversary plans also emphasize strengthening the skills of younger reporters.

For Jawhar, the principal measure of the institution's progress is not its visibility on social media but the standards it maintains and the people it represents. His anniversary message closed with a wish for continued improvement in the organization's journalism, production and technical work.