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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Mud Oven Makers -Iraq

Abdullah, a traditional oven maker, works with his family in Kirkuk, Iraq, on July 6, 2025. His family has been crafting mud ovens for nearly a century, passing the skill down through generations. Despite the hard labor and seasonal challenges—particularly drying the mud in extreme weather—the family remains committed to preserving this heritage. Preferred by many restaurants and households over metal ovens, these clay ovens are believed to give bread a superior taste, on July 6, 2025 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iraq exports over 106 mln barrels of crude oil in July

STORY: Iraq exports over 106 mln barrels of crude oil in July DATELINE: Aug. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi oil fields STORYLINE: Iraq exported about 106.75 million barrels of crude oil in July, generating 8.29 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, the country's Oil Ministry announced on Tuesday. The average price of Iraqi crude oil in July was 77.69 dollars per barrel, the ministry said in a statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil, an Iraqi company. About 105.48 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the port of Basra, and 922,755 barrels from the Qayyara oilfield in the northern province of Nineveh, and 344,804 barrels were sent to neighboring Jordan during the month, the statement said. Oil exports from the northern province of Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean were suspended after Baghdad won an arbitration case against Türkiye in late March ov

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Iraq exports over 100 mln barrels of crude oil in June

STORY: Iraq exports over 100 mln barrels of crude oil in June DATELINE: July 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:08 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi oil fields STORYLINE: Iraq exported about 100.6 million barrels of crude oil in June, generating 7.1 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, the country's Oil Ministry announced Saturday. The average price for Iraqi crude oil in June was 71.1 dollars per barrel, the ministry said in a statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil, an Iraqi company. More than 98.7 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the port of Basra, nearly 1 million barrels from the Qayyara oilfield in the northern province of Nineveh, and 299,445 barrels were sent to neighboring Jordan during the month, the statement said. Oil exports from the northern province of Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean were suspended after Baghdad won an arbitration case against Türkiye in late March

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Two organizations provide relief to displaced people in Iraqi Kurdistan

STORY: Two organizations provide relief to displaced people in Iraqi Kurdistan DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the distribution STORYLINE: The Iraqi International Bring Hope Organization, in cooperation with the Maldivian International Aid Campaign, distributed on Wednesday 285 food parcels to the displaced in Harsham camp, in the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The distribution process included 285 families, which is the total number of families in the Harsham camp. The camp opened in Erbil during the Islamic State (IS) control of some provinces, such as Nineveh, and parts of Diyala and Kirkuk in 2014. The food basket, prepared by the two organizations, consisted of 14 basic foodstuffs. The two organizations aim to fill the needs of the displaced in the camp after the decline of international humanitarian aid to the camps in the Kurdistan region. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Erbil, Iraq. (XHTV)

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Iraq exports over 92 mln barrels of crude oil in February

STORY: Iraq exports over 92 mln barrels of crude oil in February DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of crude oil facilities STORYLINE: Iraq exported about 92.25 million barrels of crude oil in February, generating 7.08 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, the country's oil ministry announced Wednesday. The average price for Iraqi crude oil in the month was 76.75 dollars per barrel, the ministry said in a statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil, an Iraqi company. About 89.14 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the port of Basra, while nearly 3 million barrels from the northern province of Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean, the statement said. Oil prices have risen in global markets since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February last year, benefiting Iraq and some other oil-exporting countries. However, the prices witnessed a de

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Iraq exports over 100 mln barrels of crude oil in Jan.

STORY: Iraq exports over 100 mln barrels of crude oil in Jan. DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various shots of Iraqi oil fields STORYLINE: Iraq exported about 101.24 million barrels of crude oil in January, generating 7.69 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, the country's oil ministry announced Wednesday. The average price for Iraqi crude oil in January was 75.96 dollars per barrel, the ministry said in a statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil. About 98.46 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the port of Basra, while more than 2 million barrels from the northern province of Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean, the statement said. Oil prices have risen in global markets since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in February last year, benefiting Iraq and other oil-exporting countries. However, the prices witnessed a decline in the pa

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Iraq exports over 100 mln barrels of crude oil in Dec.

STORY: Iraq exports over 100 mln barrels of crude oil in Dec. DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi oil fields STORYLINE: Iraq exported about 103 million barrels of crude oil in December, generating 7.6 billion U.S. dollars in revenue, the country's oil ministry announced Monday. The average price for Iraqi crude oil in December was 73.64 dollars per barrel, the ministry said in a statement, citing statistics from the State Organization for Marketing of Oil. A total of 100.7 million barrels were exported from oil fields in central and southern Iraq via the port of Basra, while more than 2 million barrels from the northern province of Kirkuk via the Turkish port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean, the statement said. Oil prices have risen in global markets since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine crisis in February last year, benefiting Iraq and other oil exporting countries. However, oil prices witnessed a decline in the past few months bec

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Iraqi fashion designer seeks to revive ancient Mesopotamian clothing

STORY: Iraqi fashion designer seeks to revive ancient Mesopotamian clothing DATELINE: Dec. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:51 LOCATION: ERBIL, Iraq CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Iraqi fashion designer Steve Al-Sati working in his workshop in Erbil 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): STEVE AL-SATI, Iraqi fashion designer 3. various of Iraqi fashion designer Steve Al-Sati working in his workshop in Erbil 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): STEVE AL-SATI, Iraqi fashion designer 5. various of Steve Al-Sati's works STORYLINE: Steve Al-Sati, a young Iraqi fashion designer, seeks to revive the traditional costumes and clothes worn by the people of ancient Mesopotamia by making them by hand. Clothes, accessories, and fabrics embroidered with inscriptions and drawings dating back to the Babylonian and Assyrian eras, and traditional Chaldean costumes, were until the recent past, part of the daily life of Iraqi Christians in the Kurdistan region, Mosul, Kirkuk, and Baghdad. But today, they have become very few because of Western fashi

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Northern Iraq on high alert

KIRKUK, Iraq - An armed convoy of the Kurdistan regional government proceeds on a street of Kirkuk, northern Iraq, on June 17, 2014, amid an onslaught by the militant Islamic State in Iraq and Syria group.