Investment

Iran says ready for new investment in its oil sector

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Oil Ministry has issued a statement saying that it would welcome any offer for foreign investment in its oil and gas projects.

Iran’s FDI at 18.6% growth in 2021

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – According to the report of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the value of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Iran in 2021 hit $1.425 billion, showing about 18.6% hike as compared to a year earlier.

Iran's FDI in mining, industrial sector hits $382mn in H1

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The total volume of foreign investment approved in the mining and industrial sector in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year in 1401 (from March 21 to Sep. 22) hit $382.4 million.

Tehran, Damascus discuss activation of investment processes

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – In a meeting with officials of Syria's Tartus city, an Iranian economic delegation reviewed the activation of investment capacities and opportunities as well as the development of Tehran-Damascus economic relations.

Iran SCOCOEX proper investment platform for SCO members

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – A member of the policy-making council of Iran SCOCOEX 2022 International Event said that the event provides a useful platform for a boom in tourism and paves the way for investment for all member states.

Iran’s FDI growth in industrial sector hits 52% last year

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The total volume of foreign investment within the framework of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in mineral and industrial sector last year in 1400 (ended March 20, 2022) registered a 52.2 percent growth.

Iran, Iraq stress enhancing bilateral trade ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq stressed the need for enhancing and broadening bilateral trade and economic activities.

FDI at 13% growth in Markazi province in nine months

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Deputy Head of Markazi province Economic Affairs and Finance for Economic Affairs said that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in this province increased 130 percent in nine months of current year (from March 21 to Dec. 22).

Iranian expats welcomed to freely travel Iran: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi emphasized that no Iranian citizen’s entry into the country or their exit from the country must be prohibited.

Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss boosting joint investment coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The Syrian and Iranian ministries of economy, foreign trade, and industry discussed boosting economic cooperation as well as joint investment opportunities, available potentials between Iran and Syria.

Iran removed investment barriers: Pres. Raeisi

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi said that his government has facilitated investment opportunities in the Islamic Republic of Iran for those investors willing to invest in the country.

Iran’s mining, industrial sector account for 80% share of FDI

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Planning Deputy Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade in its latest report announced that country’s mining and industrial sector accounted for 80 percent share of Foreign Direct Invest (FDI).

Iran, Armenia emphasize cooperating on joint investment

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – In a meeting of Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Varos Simonyan with Chairman of Iran Chamber of Commerce on Tue., it was emphasized on boosting bilateral cooperation in the field of joint investment.

FDI registered 189% growth last year

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) -Study of situation of mining, mineral, trade and industrial projects approved at Investment Board of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) indicate that these projects registered a 189 percent growth last year (ended March 20, 2021).

FDI in mineral, industrial sector hits 113% hike in 11 months

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – A study of official statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade showed that $1.821 billion worth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been made in mineral and industrial sectors in 11 months of the current year.

FDI in industrial sector at over 89% growth in 10 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade showed that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in mineral and industrial sector hit an 89% hike in the first 10 months of current year (from Mar. 21, 2020 to Jan. 19, 2021).

Iran must be safe haven for investors

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – President Rouhani said on Tue. that Ira must be safe haven for legal investors.

FDI in industrial sector hits $467mn in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)’s value in industrial, mineral and trade sector of the country in the first three months of the current year (from March 21 to June 20) hit $467 million.

'250 major water, electricity projects to come on stream'

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran's energy minister announced on Sunday that the country will have 250 major water and electricity projects online by the end of the present Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2021).

FDI in industrial sector at 27% growth in Q1

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Statistics of the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade indicate the $476.903 worth of foreign investment in industrial, mineral and trade sectors was approved in Foreign Investment Board since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year [from March 21 to June 20, 2020], showing a 27 percent growth as compared to the same period of last year.

Iran-Azerbaijan Friendship Bridge to turn Khoda Afarin into exports hub: official

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The Friendship Bridge between Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan will turn Khoda Afarin city into the exports hub in the country.

Iran’s petchem production capacity to increase by 107k tons

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The production capacity of country’s petrochemical industries will be increased by 107,000 tons after launching four new petrochemical projects.

IMIDRO spox:

Vol. of investment in Iran’s mining sector at 60% growth last year

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization [IMIDRO] said on Wed. that volume of investment in the mining and mineral sector registered a 60 percent growth last year [ended March 20, 2020].

FDI in mineral, industrial projects at 6.5% decline in 11 months

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The volume of approved Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in industrial, mineral and trade projects in 11 months of the previous Iranian calendar year [from March 21, 2019 to Feb. 19, 2020] registered a 6.5 percent decrease as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.

Development of tourism industry can attract investors: official

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Kordestan province Deputy Governor General for Economic Affairs Khaled Jafari said that the development of the tourism industry, in addition to generating sustainable employment, can lead to the attraction of investors.

$27.2mn worth of contract inked to develop Chabahar port: official

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization of Sistan and Baluchestan, Behrouz Aghaei said on Thu. 53 applications received for investing in Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar in the current year [to end March 20, 2020].

FDI hits $831mn in nine months

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Statistics showed that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) hit $831 million in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to Dec. 22), showing a 0.6% decline as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.

Ardabil investment opportunities to be introduced in TITE

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Ardabil province Governor Masoud Emami Yeganeh said that investment opportunities of the province will be introduced in Tehran International Tourism Exhibition (TITE).

Technology investors of eight countries to convene in Iran on Feb. 4-5

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) –Investors in the field of technology from eight countries [including Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Lebanon, India and Syria] will convene in the Islamic Republic of Iran.