Investment in Iran

French group AccorHotels says it plans to open an Ibis hotel and a Novotel branch near Tehran's international airport – what could make it the first international hotel group to operate in Iran in light of the July nuclear breakthrough between Iran and the P5+1 and the prospects for the removal of anti-Iran sanctions.

Since the Iranian food industry is operating at 40 percent of its full capacity, plans to boost food exports seem to be necessary.

At the end of the meeting, the Turkish delegation visited the installations of the port.

An Iranian daily has taken a closer look at Iran’s capital market and its dire need for absorbing foreign investment in the post-sanctions era.

Iran has offered India $8 billion worth of infrastructure projects, including a stake in developing the strategic port of Chabahar, the country’s ambassador to New Delhi has said.

The capital market should be as instrumental as the banking system in financing the country's projects, the economy minister said.

Iran’s mining officials say Iranians – no matter where they live – and foreigners can invest in the country’s mining sector.

We did not expect to see the Iranian people and companies in such welfare and comfort: rather we thought that the sanctions have paralyzed the life and economy of Iran, said Silvano Pascuno.

Iran, the fifth country in the region in terms of foreign investment absorption, stands a good chance of attracting more capital from abroad.

Under a 5-phase joint venture between Iran and Kuwait a steel mill is to be set up in the Persian Gulf Special Mineral Industry Zone in southern Iran.

A German trade delegation is in Tehran to talk business with Iranian officials and size up investment opportunities in the country.

The head of Iran’s Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines has said that foreign investors show much interest in Iranian market, citing a growing number of business delegations visiting the country.

“Norwegian investors would welcome to participate in Iran’s economic projects,” said Norwegian Ambassador Norheim.

The 7th Biennial Kish Air Show which opened on November 18 is to offer opportunities to potential investors eager to be active in Iran’s aviation industry.

Iran says its mining sector stands ready to absorb Azeri investment.

Sarakhs Zone is ready to accept and cooperate with foreign investors who are willing to take part in the Zone's trade, economic and industrial activities.

Foreign Airlines are willing to make a comeback to Iran’s sky which offers solace to airlines flying away from war-torn areas.

A new chapter in Iran-India trade relations; hurdles were cleared after Narendra Modi took office.

The Head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) says Chinese investors are interested in putting their money into Iran's steel industry.

The German ambassador to Iran says investment in Iran carries weight for European countries, Germany in particular, stressing that Iran and the West should not lose the opportunity which has arisen for nuclear talks.

Iran and France sign deals to boost research and training cooperation in the agriculture sector.

Spanish firms are prepared to cooperate with Iranian companies in developing mines and relevant industries, a senior Spanish contractor says.

Iranian officials say the mining industry is set for the inflow of foreign investment and steps have been taken toward attracting capital from abroad.

Chinese companies plan to invest in a Tram project to be constructed in the Northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz, a senior Chinese official announced on Sunday.

Chinese companies are interested to invest in infrastructural projects in Iran's Qom province, specially monorail and airport construction, a senior Chinese official announced on Sunday.