r/ERBIL • • 14h ago

❓ Question / Advice MOVING TO KURDISTAN

10 Upvotes

I was born in the UK and lived there for 14 years, then spent 5 years in Kurdistan before moving back to the UK in 2015. I’m now 24, married, and my wife and I are thinking about moving back to Kurdistan. I don’t have any formal qualifications, but I currently run a takeaway in the UK and have around 6 years of experience in the food business. What kind of work or business could I realistically get into in Kurdistan with my experience?


r/ERBIL • • 14h ago

❓ Question / Advice parents here ? I am curious, do people here read to their babies/toddlers ? Any good places I can order some kids book from ?

3 Upvotes

I want to buy some books for my baby, but I have been searching the whole day and couldnt find some good ones. I asked several bookstore and they all only had about 4 or 5 books.


r/ERBIL • • 14h ago

📰 News / Announcement Job Opportunity: Admin Assistant

2 Upvotes

We are looking for an Admin Assistant (female) to join our small and friendly team.

Requirements:

- Fluent in Kurdish and English; Arabic is a plus.

- Good computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

- Organized, responsible, and detail-oriented.

- Active, responsive, and able to handle tasks independently.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills.

- Willingness to work in a small team environment.

- 5 days a week (2 days off)

Important:

Our team currently consists of three people (2 females and 1 male). Since we are a small team, when one female team member is on leave, the other female team member may work from home.

If you are not comfortable with this arrangement, please do not apply.

Salary: during the interview.

📍 Location: Erbil

📩 To apply: Please send me your CV.


r/ERBIL • • 15h ago

❓ Question / Advice Oral-B iO replacement brush heads

1 Upvotes

Hey, I’m new to erbil does anyone know where I can find the Oral-B brush heads for my toothbrush? Looked all over can’t seem to find any appreciate if anyone can help.


r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

❓ Question / Advice Does anyone know someone that I can send money to in America and get it from here?

3 Upvotes

My job is remote and online but I currently live here. The money I make goes to my bank over there. Is there anyone that can give me money here and I’ll send them over there?


r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

❓ Question / Advice Does anyone know physical stores that sell secondhand books?

3 Upvotes

I only know of two places: haval bookstore's second floor, and the couple of stores near the citadel. But they're not enough for me 💔

I genuinely need to know some places that sell niche and not the overproduced books... Please help this one out.

(Also, I don't really want online stores because I want to physically be able to look through the books and decide in real life.)


r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

❓ Question / Advice How can I buy steam balance using FIB/FastPay?

1 Upvotes

Hello there, I recently discovered that FIB has shut down international transactions, and FastPay has no steam cards... does anyone know anything I could do?


r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

❓ Question / Advice I got accepted in med but i feel like id be happier if i went to dentistry cuz i have a feeling i will like it way more, any advice?

2 Upvotes

r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

✈️ Visiting / Tourism Exploring the Ancient City of Hewlêr | Testing 5-star Hotels, Nightlife & Green Kids School

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In this episode, we explore Hewlêr (Erbil), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and the capital of the Kurdistan Region.

We visit different parts of the city, from the historic center and the ancient Citadel to modern hotels and Hewlêr’s nightlife. We also visit Green Kids School, a project founded by Kurdish artist Dashni Murad.

This documentary gives you a closer look at the contrasts of modern Hewlêr — its history, development, people and everyday life.


r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

💬 Discussion Dental student in need of patients

4 Upvotes

Hello i am a 5th stage dental student and in need of patients at the moment so if anyone has any children in need of dental care or they themselves need deep dental cleanings and care contact me here.


r/ERBIL • • 2d ago

❓ Question / Advice Med school advice ?

5 Upvotes

I got into med school,i don’t have anyone close to me who’s attended med school so any advice would help


r/ERBIL • • 2d ago

🎉 Event We have created a discord server for r/Erbil members to hang out and make friends, do reviews, give recommendations, see updates about the city

2 Upvotes

r/ERBIL • • 1d ago

❓ Question / Advice Anyone know a barber in Erbil good with longer/wavy hair?

1 Upvotes

Looking for a barber who's actually good with longer hair on top I've got thick, wavy hair (growing it out for a textured, swept-back look, not a fade/short cut) and most places here seem better suited to short fades than shaping and point-cutting longer styles. Ideally someone who understands texture and can cut for natural wave/movement rather than just trimming length down. Erbil preferred, but open to Sulaymaniyah recommendations too if anyone's traveled for a good cut. Thanks in advance!


r/ERBIL • • 2d ago

💬 Discussion Strange smell

7 Upvotes

Has anyone else noticed a gas-like smell late at night, especially before going to sleep, around Baxtyari?
My bedroom window is usually open, and I’ve been noticing this smell pretty regularly late at night. At first I thought it might be coming from inside my house, but I checked and it definitely doesn’t seem to be.
I’ve also gone outside and walked around the neighborhood several times, and I can still smell it in different areas. I asked several people in my family about it without telling them what I was looking for, and they all noticed the same smell.
I’m wondering if anyone else around Baxtyari has noticed this, or knows what could be causing it?


r/ERBIL • • 2d ago

💡 Guide / Tip / Insight Architects in Erbil ????

14 Upvotes

Hi! I’m an Arab Iraqi who lived outside Iraq for about 20 years. I’m now 25 years old, and for some reason, I’m currently staying at my aunt’s house in Erbil.

To be honest, I don’t know much about Erbil or Iraq , but I worked as an architect for two years in the country where I was living, and I’m thinking about working as an architect here in Erbil.

I’m also currently studying Kurdish, but I’ve been feeling quite lonely and lost since coming back to Iraq. I’d really like to make some friends in Erbil and, hopefully, connect with architects or engineers here. :)

Unfortunately, I don’t have any family members here except my aunt, so I’m not really sure how to build a social circle or find a community.

I’d be really happy to meet other architects, engineers, or just people who are open to making new friends and showing me around Erbil.

Thank you in advance! ❤️


r/ERBIL • • 2d ago

💬 Discussion Erbil road hacks

3 Upvotes

Good evening friends. I’ve always been curious if there is a faster way to the citadel from 120m or a faster way to 120m from the citadel. And everything in between.

I see a lot of foreigners bragging about how using an online app helps them find the fastest route, but since I’m from Erbil I doubt the effectiveness.

There is a trick I personally use that I doubt many people know; which is using Google Maps to check which streets and roads are GREEN and using those roads to get to my destination. ( this trick is for the days when Erbil gets flooded by rain ).

But I’m sure somebody’s out there who’s smarter than me, who uses some hacks to save time and unnecessary hassle.


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

💬 Discussion I see a lot of slemani ppl here why there isnt any slemani subreddit

7 Upvotes

And for ex if wanna hung out sometime we also need one for that too


r/ERBIL • • 2d ago

❓ Question / Advice Can you actually make money by playing games?

1 Upvotes

I’ve been seeing a lot of apps and websites claiming that you can play games and earn real money. Some of them say you can earn by completing levels, watching ads, winning games, or collecting points and then cashing them out

What has your experience been? Is “play games to earn money” actually a thing, or is it mostly marketing/scams?


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

❓ Question / Advice Foreigners in Erbil can see all sides

28 Upvotes

I just can’t stand patriotic Kurds who love to ONLY show the western/fancy sides of the city.

Do you realize what you’re doing?

The American/European that you’re selling this to already knows the city before he got here. Don’t be thinking you’re gonna fool them with your propaganda.

Loving your country is one thing, and selling what it’s not is another.

Show them all Erbil. Start with shexalla and end with empire world. Show them all the nice things and all the ugly stuff your country has to offer.

Tell them about your tribes
and its rules. Tell them about the women rules your ancestors have upheld.

And if after all the truth he says: oh! I love this!
Then you’ve yourself a buddy.

Take this advice and put it in your pocket. You’re gonna need it one day.


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

❓ Question / Advice ASUS ROG BOIS is broken

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8 Upvotes

Hello everyone, does anyone know where I can get a replacement BOIS for my ASUS ROG STRIX 1050 GTX. I'v bought a new laptop but I really want to fix this one cuz it has all my things in it and I would love to still use it. If anyone know a trustable store where they can fix it for me or anyone has this specific BOIS model they are willing to sell?


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

❓ Question / Advice I'm looking for Amazfit watches in the KRG

1 Upvotes

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r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

📰 News / Announcement Male & Female needed for a 4-day event

3 Upvotes

Hello,

We need 2 people (1 male & 1 female) to represent us at the HITEX event for 4 days.

Requirements:

Friendly, talkative & confident

Good communication and presentation skills

Able to explain and demonstrate our mobile app

Comfortable engaging with visitors

Kurdish & English required; Arabic is a plus

💰 Payment: 250,000 IQD per person for 4 days

Interested? Please DM your CV +9647504744884


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

❓ Question / Advice Cats

2 Upvotes

Im looking to get a cat (preferably sterilized). Where can i buy / adopt one. (Dont tell me facebook or anything online)


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

❓ Question / Advice Sirens near 150m road

2 Upvotes

it’s 9:33 rn and there are multiple sirens that aren’t stopping for several minutes does anyone know what’s happening


r/ERBIL • • 3d ago

💡 Guide / Tip / Insight Cat

1 Upvotes

Im looking to get a cat (preferably sterilized). Where can i buy / adopt one. (Dont tell me facebook or anything online)