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Tehran to Host Middle East`s Largest Exhibition of Home Appliances

The 16th Exhibition of Home Appliances, the largest event of its kind in Middle East, will be held in Tehran Int'l Permanent Fairground from November 24 to 27.

Iran’s President Inaugurates Oil Projects in Southwestern Province

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday inaugurated a number of development projects, including those for developing oil fields, in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.

Iran Expects Six-Fold Rise in Foreign Investments

A member of Tehran Chamber of Commerce said the number of foreign direct investment projects in Iran is expected to increase six-fold by next March.

Iran, China, France Sign Energy Deal

An MoU to develop the Phase 11 of South Pars gas field was inked on Tuesday between Iran’s NIOC and Petropars companies, France’s Total as well as CNPCI of China.

Iran to Boost Foothold in US Carpet Market

Iran says it has drawn serious plans to boost exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States, adding that it is already sending about a third of its total global sales to US market.

Iran Can Reach African Markets via Lebanon: Trade Official

A senior Iranian trade official says that Iran can reach African markets through Lebanon as the country affects all economic activities in Africa.

BP in Talks with Iran to Develop 4 Oilfields

Director of National Iranian South Oil Company Bijan Alipour said negotiations are underway with the British Petroleum (BP) on development of four oilfields in south of Iran.

Egypt Dismisses Reports on Oil Minister’s Visit to Iran

An Egyptian spokesman denied a recent report about the Egyptian Oil Minister’s visit to Iran for an oil agreement with Tehran.

Dagestan Invites Iranian Investors

Head of the Republic of Dagestan Ramazan Abdulatipov highlighted the ample opportunities for investment available in the North Caucasus region, calling on Iranian businesses to participate in projects in the Caspian region.

Iran to ship carpets to US ‘directly’ soon

Iran says it will start direct exports of its traditional hand-woven carpets to the United States from early 2017.

Iran’s South Pars Gas Production Capacity to Rise by 70 mcm/d in Weeks: Official

A senior Iranian oil official said on Saturday that the country expects its natural gas production capacity from the South Pars gas field to increase by at least 70 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) in the near future.

World’s Most Expensive Dates Come to Fruition in Iran

An Iranian cultural official announced that medjool date, world’s first commercial cultivar, has come to fruition in Iran.

Iran’s Exports of Medicinal Herbs at $300m

Iran says it has exported above $300 million worth of medicinal herbs since January.

London Working to Expand Trade Ties with Tehran: British Trade Secretary

British Trade Secretary Liam Fox said London is seeking to address concerns of its banking sector about ties with Iran in an attempt to boost business ties with the Islamic Republic following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran, FAO Sign Deal to Cooperate on Aquatic Genetic Resources

Iran’s Fisheries Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) inked an agreement Wednesday to improve genetic resources of Rainbow Trout fish in the Islamic Republic.

Iran in Possession of World’s Biggest Floating Oil Inventory

Iran has the world's greatest floating crude oil storage which amounts to over 35 million barrels.

Barberry Harvest in South Khorasan Province

Farmers in Iran’s eastern province of South Khorasan have started harvesting barberry.

Washington’s Anti-Iran Efforts Are Because US Doesn’t See Itself Beneficiary

Iran says efforts by countries to expand post-sanctions trade ties with it are being hampered by the United States because Washington does not see itself as a beneficiary of the re-opening of the Iranian business environment.

European Firms Seek to Buy Iran’s Heavy Water: Nuclear Official

A senior official with Iran’s nuclear agency says several European companies seek to purchase heavy water from the Islamic Republic.

Iran to Resume Gas Exports to Turkey Soon

Iran says its exports of natural gas to Turkey that have been halted reportedly as a result of an explosion inside the Turkish territory will resume within the next few days.

Vintage Cars Put on Display in Iran’s Isfahan

The Iranian central city of Isfahan hosts an exhibition of classic cars and motorbikes.

Iran Raps ‘Rare’ EU Clauses in Trade Deals

A top official in Tehran has accused European government of failing to take the required measures to facilitate trade agreements with Iran – what he says is already in violation of a nuclear agreement that was sealed with the country last summer and came into effect in January.

Int’l Poultry and Livestock Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

The 15th International Exhibition of Poultry, Livestock, Dairy and Related Industries (Iran Plex 2016) has started in Tehran.

Iran’s Carpet Exports to US at $50mn

Iran says its exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States have reached around $50 million since the removal of sanctions in January.

Presidents Discuss Iran-Finland Railroad Link

Presidents of Iran and Finland at a meeting in Tehran weighed plans for connecting the two countries via railroad.

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