On Monday, Invest Kurdistan announced that they had been awarded the 2026 AIM Investment Award at an annual investment event in Dubai.

“The winning project is an industrial investment established in Erbil by Emirati investor Ahmed Khamas. The project specializes in manufacturing high-density polyethylene pipes used in construction, infrastructure, and the oil sector. Its selection demonstrates the growing success of foreign investment in the Kurdistan Region and the region’s ability to attract and support impactful international projects,” Invest Kurdistan said in a press release.

“The award reflects the continued efforts of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), under the leadership and vision of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, to strengthen the investment environment, support foreign investors, and position the Kurdistan Region as a competitive global investment destination. It also highlights the guidance and ongoing efforts of Dr. Mohammed Shukri and the dedicated work of the Board of Investment and Invest Kurdistan teams.”

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Supported by the KRG Board of Investment, Invest Kurdistan, alongside Empire World, Dutch Flower Co, Galiawa Group, Cihan Group, Aram Towers, and Fabyab Group, is participating in the AIM Congress within the Kurdistan Pavilion at the World Trade Centre in Dubai from September 7–9, bringing together local potential and global opportunities and showcasing investment and business prospects from the Kurdistan Region.

Throughout the congress, the delegation is holding meetings, building international connections, and presenting the economic potential of the Kurdistan Region.