Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR)
Led media relations and served as the spokesman and social media manager.
Words Warriors led media relations and communication strategy for the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR), representing 8 international oil companies operating in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
We served as APIKUR's official spokesman, social media manager, and government relations advisor, conducting strategic communications in English, Arabic, and Kurdish.
Key responsibilities:
Media Relations & Spokesperson Services
Served as official spokesman for global media
Conducted 50+ on-camera interviews across Arabic, Kurdish, and Western networks
Drafted and distributed multilingual press releases
Provided strategic updates to APIKUR's board
Government Relations
Advised CEOs on media and government relations strategy
Coordinated engagement with Kurdistan Regional Government officials
Supported negotiations between member companies and stakeholders
Social Media Management
Managed APIKUR's social media platforms
Led outreach campaigns to industry audiences
Analyzed engagement metrics and adjusted strategy
Strategic Communications
Created talking points and correspondence for executives
Developed website content compliant with Section 508 and GDPR
Prepared briefing decks and presentation materials
Graphic Design
Designed graphics depicting contracts and industry statistics
Created handouts and visual materials for stakeholder meetings
Translation & Interpretation
Translated press releases into Arabic and Kurdish
Provided interpretation for high-level meetings and media interviews
Our media campaign increased APIKUR member companies' influence and facilitated negotiations leading to the reopening of the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline in September 2025 after a 2.5-year shutdown, restoring Kurdish oil exports and resolving payment disputes between Iraq's federal government, the Kurdistan Regional Government, and international oil companies.
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