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Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys condolences over tragic loss of life in gas tank explosion in Slemani

My condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims of this tragic incident. I pray that God gives them strength in their grief, and that the injured make a speedy recovery.

Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami welcomes Kuwait’s new Consul General Othman Dawoud

Kurdistan Parliament Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami on 16 November 2022 welcomed Kuwait’s new Consul General in Erbil, Othman Dawoud. They discussed bilateral relations and political developments.

Parliament passes landmark Law on Education and Learning

The Kurdistan Parliament on 15 November 2022 passed the landmark Law on Education and Learning, with 67 MPs voting in favour. Speaker Faiq said, "It is a historic day for Kurdistan Region’s education sector to vote on the full range of education issues."

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq welcomes President of Iraq Dr. Abdullatif Rashid

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 15 November 2022 welcomed the new President of Iraq Dr. Abdullatif Rashid.

Order of Business for sitting of 16th November 2022

The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Wednesday 16th November 2022 at 10am, the 13th ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the fourth year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:

Parliament's Research Centre holds workshop on volunteer work legislation

Kurdistan Parliament's Research Centre and the NGO Public Aid Organization (PAO) on 14 November 2022 held a workshop about volunteer work in the Kurdistan Region and creating legislation on volunteering.

Order of Business for sitting of 15 November 2022

The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Tuesday 15th November 2022 at 10am, the 12th ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the fourth year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq chairs meeting to prepare the Education Bill's voting report

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 9 November 2022 chaired a meeting to prepare the voting report on the Education Bill, with KRG Education Minister Alan Hama Saeed and Parliament’s education and legislative committees.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq congratulates Kurdistan Democratic Party on their 14th party congress

Honourable leader, deputy leaders and members of the Central Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, I warmly congratulate you and all your members, friends and supporters on your successful 14th party congress and on gaining the confidence of the congress members.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq and United States Institute of Peace (USIP) discuss working together on pluralism and acceptance

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 7 November 2022 welcomed Sarhang Hamasaeed, Director of Middle East Programmes of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), and his delegation.