LONDON: Ashti Hawrami, the former Minister of Natural Resources in the Kurdistan Regional Government, has died in London due to a terminal illness. Hawrami was known for his intimate knowledge of the region's oil industry, earning him the moniker "the black box." According to National Iraqi News Agency, Hawrami passed away on Sunday evening. He played a significant role in managing the oil resources of the Kurdistan region and was a key figure in the development of its energy sector. Hawrami's tenure as Minister of Natural Resources was marked by efforts to establish Kurdistan as a significant player in the global oil markets. His strategies and policies have had a lasting impact on the region's economic landscape. His death marks the end of an era in the management of the Kurdistan region's natural resources, and he leaves behind a complex legacy intertwined with both regional and international oil politics.