New food-processing plant opens in Zakho

The plant will create 300 jobs for young people, with output aimed at both local and export markets.

According to available figures, the new numbers show a clear improvement compared with the same period last year.

Residents broadly welcomed the step, though some called for greater transparency.

A local expert told our site: "The decision comes at the right time, but what matters most is monitoring how it is carried out."

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Background

Residents broadly welcomed the step, though some called for greater transparency.