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Today 16:37
South Korea-Iran ties can be developed in various fields: South Korean ambassador
TEHRAN - South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo said that relations between South Korea and Iran can be developed in various fields relying on many communities between the two countries.
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Today 15:58
TEDPIX up nearly 25,000 points on Tuesday
TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 24,915 points to 3.134 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.
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Today 15:50
Iranian 85-memebr trade delegation travels to Oman
TEHRAN- An 85-member trade delegation from Iran's private sector departed for Oman on the eve of the visit of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Head Samad Hassanzadeh to the Arab country.
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Today 15:18
ICCIMA hosts OPEC training workshop on engineering services exports
TEHRAN - The first OPEC international training workshop on engineering and technical service exports opened at the place of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Tuesday, with a strong call for expanding Iranian companies’ participation in projects funded by the OPEC Fund for International Development. Iranian officials and business leaders presented this opportunity as a catalyst for enhancing the country’s technical service exports and diversifying its sources of foreign currency revenue.
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Today 15:12
Iran adds 600 MW of solar power, launches major renewable projects in 5 provinces
TEHRAN - Iran installed approximately 600 megawatts (MW) of solar power capacity in the past Iranian year (ending March 2025), marking a fourfold increase over the previous annual average of 150 MW, according to Alireza Parandeh Motlaq, deputy head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA).
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Today 15:08
Tehran, Tokyo voice readiness to expand trade relations
TEHRAN - In a meeting between the head of Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) and a special representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), both sides reaffirmed their interest in enhancing bilateral trade relations.
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Today 14:58
‘U.S. pursues policies impeding Sudanese people’s aspirations for stability, peace, prosperity’
The Government of Sudan is closely monitoring -and unequivocally condemns- the recent accusations and decisions issued by the United States administration. These actions are characterized by political coercion and a deliberate misrepresentation of the facts concerning the situation in Sudan.
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Today 14:36
Iran, China ink deal to export engineering services for Kazakh steel plant
TEHRAN - Iran has signed a deal with a Chinese company to export engineering services for the construction of a sponge iron production unit in Kazakhstan, marking a significant step in regional industrial cooperation.
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Yesterday 16:07
TEDPIX gains 7,000 points on Monday
TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 7,000 points to 3.1 million on Monday, which is the third day of the Iranian calendar week.
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Yesterday 15:18
Iran, Iraq emphasize expansion of railway, transit co-op
TEHRAN- During a meeting between Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadeq and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani in Baghdad, the officials emphasized on development of railway and transit cooperation between the two countries.
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Yesterday 15:01
‘South Pars pressure boosting project key to Iran’s energy security’
TEHRAN - The pressure boosting project at Iran’s South Pars gas field is vital for sustaining production and protecting the country’s long-term economic interests and strategic energy security, the project’s director said on Monday.
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Yesterday 14:59
Iran eyes new oil fields discovery with modern technology
TEHRAN - Iran is progressing ahead of its planned targets in oil exploration and aims to identify new — albeit smaller — oil fields by leveraging modern technologies, a deputy oil minister said on Monday, expressing hope that such developments could pave the way for greater private sector participation through IPC and other contractual frameworks.
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Yesterday 14:55
NIDC completes drilling of 20 onshore oil, gas wells in 2 months
TEHRAN - The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has completed the drilling and development of 20 onshore oil and gas wells during the first two months of the current Iranian year (March 20 – May 21), according to Shana.
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Yesterday 14:51
Annual trade surplus with Oman widens as exports rise, imports fall
TEHRAN - Iran’s exports to Oman increased in the previous Iranian year 1403 (March 2024–March 2025), while imports from the Arab country declined, boosting Tehran’s trade surplus with Muscat, according to data from Iran’s Customs Administration.
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2025-05-25 15:39
Over 6.2m tons of iron ore pellet produced in a month
TEHRAN – Production of iron ore pellet in Iran stood at 6.248 million tons in the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21), down 1.4 percent from the figure in the first month of the past year, which was 6.339 million tons.
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2025-05-25 14:11
Iran attends 42nd Eurasia regional meeting on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing
TEHRAN - A delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran, led by the Deputy Minister of Economy and Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit, has departed for Russia to participate in the 42nd meeting of the Eurasian Group (EAG) on Combating Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism.
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2025-05-25 14:04
Transport minister visits Iraq to advance Shalamcheh-Basra railway
TEHRAN - Iran’s minister of transport and urban development has arrived in Iraq to strengthen bilateral transport cooperation, follow up on the Shalamcheh-Basra railway project, and coordinate maximum facilitation for Arbaeen pilgrims.
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2025-05-25 13:58
‘Algeria offers strategic gateway for expanding Iran’s trade with Africa, Europe’
TEHRAN - Algeria’s strategic position as a gateway to both Europe and Central Africa makes it an ideal platform for expanding Iran’s trade ties, said Saeed Zare’ Haghighi, head of Iran’s Trade Office in Algeria.
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2025-05-25 13:52
Train carrying solar panels from China arrives at Iran’s Aprin dry port
TEHRAN - The first train carrying solar panels from China arrived at Iran’s Aprin rail dry port on Saturday, marking a new phase in bilateral trade and renewable energy cooperation.
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2025-05-25 13:49
Iran-South Korea trade reaches $56m in early 2025
TEHRAN - Trade between Iran and South Korea reached nearly $56 million in the first four months of 2025, highlighting ongoing commercial ties despite external challenges and a decline in Iran's exports.
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2025-05-25 08:32
China-Kazakhstan Khorgos intl. border co-op center visited by SCO Media Summit participants
China-Kazakhstan Khorgos International Border Cooperation Center was visited by the participants in the 2025 Media Cooperation Forum of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Countries, on Sunday.
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2025-05-24 16:17
Non-oil export from Hamedan province up 10% in a year
TEHRAN- As announced by the director-general of Hamedan province’s Customs Department, the value of non-oil export from the province increased by 10.3 percent in the past Iranian calendar year 1403 (ended on March 20), as compared to the preceding year.
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2025-05-24 16:16
Iran exports non-oil goods worth $140m to Oman in a month
TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $140 million to Oman in the first Iranian calendar month of Farvardin (March 21-April 21), according to data from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).
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2025-05-24 16:09
Sponge iron production rises 7% in a month on year
TEHRAN – Production of sponge iron in Iran rose seven percent in the first month of the current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April21), as compared to the first month in the previous year, As reported, 4.075 million tons of sponge iron was produced in Farvardin of this year, while the figure was 3.807 million tons in the same month of the past year.
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2025-05-24 16:08
‘Government’s strategy for renewable energies development continuously followed up’
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian referred to the government's strategy for expanding renewable energies, and stated that the movement in this direction has begun and is being followed continuously and regularly in daily and weekly government meetings.
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2025-05-24 16:03
President, transport minister inaugurate, launch over 4,000 projects in country
TEHRAN- During an online ceremony at the place of Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development on Saturday, 4,219 projects in the fields of transportation, housing, and meteorology were inaugurated or launched in the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian and Transport and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
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2025-05-24 15:07
TEDPIX gains 26,000 points on Saturday
TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 26,268 points to 3.151 million on Saturday, which is the first day of the Iranian calendar week.
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2025/05/24
By Dr. Kamal Ebrahimi Kavari
Qatar’s Free Trade Zones: Past, Present, Future
Qatar’s journey with free trade zones (FTZs) is emblematic of its broader vision to diversify its economy beyond hydrocarbons and establish itself as a global hub for logistics, innovation, and foreign investment. From their conceptual beginnings to their strategic expansions today, Qatar’s FTZs have evolved in response to both regional dynamics and global trade demands.
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2025-05-23 15:32
Tehran urges ECO members to share water efficiency expertise to tackle regional crises
TEHRAN - Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has called on member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to exchange experiences and strategies to boost water resource efficiency amid growing regional challenges such as climate change and water scarcity.
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2025-05-23 14:53
Iran, Russia advance free trade as Eurasian union finalizes roadmap with Iran
TEHRAN - The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has finalized a roadmap to implement its newly effective free trade agreement with Iran, aimed at boosting direct business engagement and resolving regulatory hurdles.