Officials Congratulate Kurdistan 24 on 11 Years
Dr. Saman Barzanji, KRG health minister, the head of the Faili Kurds bloc in the Iraqi parliament, and the Honorary Consul of the Philippines praised the broadcaster's coverage, its public awareness work, and its role in preserving Kurdish identity
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) - Kurdistan Region Health Minister Saman Barzanji, Faili Kurds bloc head Haidar Ali, known as Abu Tara, and the Honorary Consul of the Philippines in the Kurdistan Region, Falah Anwar, sent messages of congratulation to Kurdistan 24 on 10/31/2026, the 11th anniversary of the start of its broadcasts.
Kurdistan 24 Research and Media Institution was founded in Erbil on 10/31/2015 and comprises a television channel, a radio station and a digital website. It delivers news and information in five languages, with the aim of carrying the voice of Kurdistan to the world.
Barzanji congratulated the director, employees and entire staff of Kurdistan 24 on the anniversary. "We hope you continue with this warm spirit, remain a true mirror of our society, and cover domestic and foreign events professionally," he said. He added that he hopes the channel will, as always, be a platform of awareness and health education for a healthy society.
The minister said Kurdistan 24 has managed in recent years to leave its mark on the Kurdish media scene. "Kurdistan 24 has become an influential media outlet for conveying the facts to the people," Barzanji said.
Faili Kurds Bloc: An Influential Media Platform
Abu Tara said the bloc values the channel's role in the media landscape, including its coverage of events, its documentation of facts and its follow-up of national and social issues. He stressed the importance of professional media work in upholding freedom of expression, raising public awareness and serving the public interest.
Abu Tara asked God to grant the channel lasting success and wished further success for its staff. "I hope Kurdistan 24 will always remain an influential media platform that serves and conveys the truth about national issues and the concerns of citizens," he said.
Philippines Consul: Protecting Kurdish Identity And Culture
Anwar said he proudly extended his warmest congratulations to the management, administrative staff, journalists and employees of the institution on its 11th anniversary. He said Kurdistan 24 has played an important role in delivering news and information, and a notable role in raising social awareness and preserving Kurdish identity and culture.
"We hope this media institution continues to succeed and advance, and to serve the Kurdistan community more," Anwar said.
Over 11 years, Kurdistan 24 has worked on the basis of scientific research and professional journalism, becoming a trusted bridge between Kurdistan and the world. As it enters its 12th year, the institution is investing further in the abilities of young journalists to report the events shaping the Region and beyond.