DMI holds “Kurdistan Through Our Eyes” photography competition

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (GOV.KRD) - Kurdistan Regional Government’s Department of Media and Information (DMI) on Tuesday held the “Kurdistan Through Our Eyes” Photography competition.

The competition was a showcase of the best photographs taken by photographers across the Kurdistan Region.

During the ceremony, KRG spokesperson and Head of the DMI, Jotiar Adil said that “the duty of the Kurdistan Regional Government is not only to support the Region's youth, but also to provide a suitable environment in which they can express their skills and talents and use them for the benefit of our nation.”

The head of the DMI added that photography is a reflection of the photographers view of the world, nature, and events, and it could be a reflection of a nation’s identity.

He added that the government considers it its duty to support such efforts and encourage the youth engagement in building a stronger Kurdistan Region, now and for the future.