Iran

The cooperation memorandum between Bank Saderat Iran and Tavanir was renewed for the fourth consecutive year, in the presence of Mohsen Seyfi, CEO of Bank Saderat Iran, and Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, CEO of Tavanir, on the sidelines of the International Electricity Industry Exhibition.

The new Android version of the Export Development Bank of Iran’s mobile banking app has been uploaded to the bank’s website.

In the new electric vehicle supply program, Melal Credit Institute, aiming to streamline the registration process and provide fast and reliable banking services, has enabled applicants to block the required amount of 5 billion rials from November 11 to 16, 2025, through Melal branches and the MetaBank platform.

The 12th International Exhibition of Stock Exchange, Banking, Insurance, Privatization, and Investment Opportunities — known as Kish Inox 1404 — commenced on November 10 on Kish Island. The opening ceremony, attended by Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, Dr. Reza Masroor, Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Trade Zones, the Ambassador of Armenia to Iran, and senior executives of banks, insurance companies, and free economic zones, marked a significant milestone in advancing the country’s financial and economic cooperation.

In the age of digital transparency and expansive communication networks, organizations that continue to operate with outdated public relations (PR) methods and legacy managerial mindsets face a serious risk of global regression. Survival in the new world requires a paradigm shift from promotional PR to strategic PR, along with the adoption of transparent accountability by senior executives.

The rapid evolution of information technology and the expansion of the digital economy have fundamentally reshaped the landscape of global trade. In this context, free trade zones—which once relied primarily on physical infrastructure and geographical advantages—are now compelled to reinvent their role within the digital ecosystem.

Bandar Abbas Oil Refining Company succeeded in increasing its production by 8.3% in the first half of 1404 compared to the same period last year, while also more than quadrupling its net profit

An examination of recent price trends in Iran’s commodity markets across the steel, mining, and petrochemical sectors in Shahrivar 1404 (August–September 2025) reveals significant price increases in certain products and notable volatility in urea fertilizer and lubcut markets. These shifts are influenced by both domestic and global factors—including construction demand, infrastructure projects, and exchange rate fluctuations—that have precisely shaped the current market outlook

In a world where attention spans are shrinking and emotional resonance is the new currency, industrial branding is undergoing a profound transformation. No longer is it enough for a product to function well or look sleek—today, it must feel right. This shift is being driven by a powerful, interdisciplinary approach known as neurodesign: the science of designing for the brain

The Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones, emphasizing the importance of restoring economic advantages to free trade zones, stated:

“The establishment of independent bank branches and the strengthening of financial infrastructures in free trade zones are among our top priorities, and with the support of the Central Bank, these goals will be achieved in the near future.”

A group of members from the Iranology Scientific Association, accompanied by several history professors from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, conducted a research visit to the Arvand Free Trade Zone.
During the visit, they evaluated the condition of archaeological sites within the area and emphasized the need for systematic and well-structured archaeological studies to preserve and better understand the region’s ancient heritage.

During the consultative meeting between the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance and economic stakeholders on Kish Island, the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free and Special Economic Zones expressed his appreciation for the role of the private sector in the island’s development, stating:

“The investors present in Kish are true lovers of Iran and devoted to the prosperity of this land. Many of them could have chosen to invest elsewhere in the country, yet with passion and commitment, they remained in Kish and built this region into what it is today.”