Mazen Sirwan Barzani: Living in Luxury While Kurds Struggle to Survive

Kurdfile Media

Welcome to 2025, Kurdistan-style! While most citizens of the Kurdistan Region are busy counting coins to survive the New Year, the KRG seems to have found a genius solution: if you don’t pay salaries, no one can complain about running out of money. And to sweeten the deal, they’ve gifted the Kurdish people a two-week holiday—not for celebration, but to extend the joy of being broke. Bravo, KRG, bravo!

Meanwhile, in the land of golden spoons and even shinier opportunities, Mazen Sirwan Barzani, the eldest son of Sirwan Barzani (senior KDP military figure and unofficial overlord of fortunes), is making headlines again. Not for charity work, of course, but for his latest escapades.

This time, Mazen has rolled out the royal red carpet for none other than Kuwaiti model Shams. We hear the atmosphere he created was “special,” though the details remain hush-hush. What isn’t secret, however, is Mazen’s ability to conjure wealth and opportunities like a magician pulling rabbits out of a hat.

The UK Connection: From Internship to Intrigue

Back in 2017, Mazen attended a short-term internship in the UK. But this wasn’t your ordinary “apply and hope” scenario. Thanks to then-MP Nadim Zahawi, Mazen’s golden ticket was handed to him on a silver platter—at British taxpayers’ expense! Zahawi was, unsurprisingly, slammed for this blatant display of favoritism, but Mazen? Oh, he just waltzed into his UK course like a prince on holiday.

Mazen Inc.: A Growing Empire

Fast forward to 2025, and Mazen is no longer just the communication officer of Korrek Telecom (because owning one massive company is so pedestrian). According to Kurdfile, he also commands an empire of real estate, tourism, security, and commercial ventures. In short, he’s a mini-me of his father, Sirwan Barzani—a man whose wallet might just qualify for a seat at the G7.

As the Kurdish people scrape together what little they have, Mazen continues to live out a fairy tale of luxury, privilege, and unchecked wealth. So while citizens ponder how to pay for bread, the Barzani family is busy deciding which private jet to use for their next “business trip.”

Happy New Year, Kurdistan!

And there you have it: the perfect metaphor for Kurdistan in 2025. A region where citizens endure empty pockets, unpaid salaries, and government-induced holidays while the elite host “special atmospheres” for models and bask in the glow of inherited fortunes.

Kurdistan, where every year starts with fireworks for the rich and fire extinguishers for the poor.