private sector

2025/01/25

By Mahnaz Abdi

“Pioneers of Progress” exhibit, manifestation of private sector’s capabilities

Senior officials visit private sector’s achievements

TEHRAN- “Pioneers of Progress” exhibition, showcasing the latest achievements and capabilities of the private sector, kicked off on Tuesday, January 21, at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyeh.

2025-01-11 18:10

First vice president highlights private sector’s role in tourism development

TEHRAN - Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s First Vice President, stressed the critical role of the private sector in fostering tourism growth during a meeting with hoteliers and investors in the tourism sector on Saturday.

2025-01-05 12:42

ICCIMA calls for greater government engagement with private sector

TEHRAN – The heads of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and agriculture (ICCIMA) committees have urged the government to leverage the expertise of the private sector in economic decision-making, emphasizing the legal frameworks available to enhance collaboration.

2024-12-15 13:41

Private sector ready to invest in customs modernization: ICCIMA

TEHRAN – Iran’s private sector has expressed its willingness to invest in equipping and modernizing the country’s customs infrastructure, aligning with international best practices, according to the head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA).

2024-11-23 18:00

Iran to form ‘golden rectangle’ tourism hub in central provinces

TEHRAN - Aiming to boost domestic and international tourism, relevant officials have announced plans to create a “golden rectangle” tourism hub connecting the provinces of Isfahan, Semnan, Markazi, and Qom.

2024-11-18 16:54

Arab Union for Handicrafts explores collaboration with Isfahan following national exhibition visit

TEHRAN - A delegation from the Arab Union for Productive Families and Handicrafts has visited the ancient city of Isfahan as part of their official trip to Iran, following their participation in the 37th National Handicrafts Exhibition in Tehran.

2024-11-15 17:20

Private sector collaborates to boost handicraft exports

TEHRAN - Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture is stepping up efforts to promote Persian handicrafts by fostering international partnerships and implementing policy reforms.

2024-11-06 17:30

Iran emphasizes sea tourism development amid baseless claims over its triple islands

TEHRAN - Iran’s deputy tourism minister, Ali-Asghar Shalbafian, alongside several experts and private investors, convened on Tuesday to discuss strategies for advancing marital tourism within the framework of the Seventh National Development Plan.

2024-10-01 17:45

Aerial tourism to gain momentum in Hormozgan province

TEHRAN – Hormozgan’s tourism chief has announced plans to expand the province’s aerial tourism infrastructure through private sector investment.

2024-09-15 17:42

Iran to boost tourism investment, minister says

TEHRAN – Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi Amiri has underlined Iran’s commitment to boost tourism investment that includes construction of 500 hotels.

Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts

2024-08-26 18:57

By Reza Salehi Amiri, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts

Tourism progress strategic priority for the new government

TEHRAN - More than a century has passed since mankind scientifically recognized the economic and cultural significance of tourism and traveling, driven by recreational, religious, medical, and sports purposes.

2024-08-11 18:26

Private investors bring Qajar-era mansions back to life

TEHRAN - Two antiqued Qajar-era houses in Damghan have been handed over to private investors, aiming to preserve and restore these cultural landmarks while enhancing tourism and local heritage.

2024-07-29 15:46

PMO plans to attract over $600m of private sector investment in ports

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has put it on the agenda to attract 300 trillion rials (about $600 million) of investment from the private sector in the country's ports by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2025).

Former deputy tourism minister Wali Teymouri in an undated photo.

2024-07-26 17:21

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran’s tourism shifts: former deputy minister shares insights

TEHRAN - The international tourism scene has shown a remarkable recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the story seems somewhat different when it comes to Iran.

Opportunities and challenges awaiting new minister of tourism and cultural heritage

2024-07-21 17:34

By Afshin Majlesi

Opportunities and challenges awaiting new minister of tourism and cultural heritage

As Iran stands on the cusp of forming its new cabinet, journalists and experts are urgently calling for the selection of a highly capable and adept minister to lead the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

2024-07-10 18:13

Isfahan tourism must align with global standards, provincial tourism chief says

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Isfahan’s tourism chief Amir Karamzadeh emphasized the need for the province’s tourism sector to comply with global standards.

2024-06-26 17:57

Private investments to turn new chapter in Khansar’s tourism

TEHRAN – The private sector has invested about 40 million dollars in Khansar’s tourism in three years, positioning it as a potential tourism hub in western Isfahan, said the tourism minister.

2024-06-23 18:53

Private sector seeks more role in next government

TEHRAN - Referring to Iran’s upcoming presidential elections, Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Samad Hassanzadeh has urged the need for enhancing the position of the private sector.

2024-03-02 18:14

Ardabil sets sight on upscale hotels to woo foreign visitors

TEHRAN – Jafar Bazri, a member of Ardabil’s Chamber of Commerce, has revealed a substantial necessity of constructing upscale accommodations offering a lavish experience to travelers with an eye toward absorbing foreign tourists.

2024-01-17 15:39

Private sector runs five protected areas

TEHRAN – There are five private protected areas across the country measuring some 275,000 hectares.

2023-12-25 18:11

Tourism dialogue: Tunisia and Iran explore cooperative paths

TEHRAN – Travel insiders from Tunisia and Iran convened in Tehran for a significant meeting on Monday aimed at fostering collaboration in the tourism sector.

2023-11-07 17:35

Association for cultural heritage benefactors launched

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister on Monday publicized the launch of a special association for cultural heritage benefactors to raise funds for urgent restoration projects.

2023-09-16 14:17

Tehran, Istanbul private sectors call for joint cooperation

TEHRAN – In a meeting between an Iranian trade delegation from the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) with the deputy head of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ICOC), the two sides called for improving mutual cooperation.