Free Zones
Free Zones
Iran’s free and special economic zones — Arvand, Kish, Qeshm, Chabahar and others: investment, trade, governance and economic cases.
Free Zones
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Shalamcheh Closed; A Blow to the Economic Heart of Arvand
The closure of the Shalamcheh border by Iraq has not only halted truck trade but also plunged the economy of the Arvand Free Zone and the cities of Abadan and K...
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Political Backyard in Free Zones; The Controversial Decision of Appointing Forouzan by Madani Zadeh
The appointment of Hossein Forouzan as the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones has raised…
Qeshm Under the Shadow of War and Incompetence of the Free Zones Secretariat; An Island Whose People Have Been Forgotten
Following recent military conflicts, Qeshm Island is facing serious economic and livelihood crises affecting the lives of…
The Return of Babak Zanjani; Investment in Free Zones or a New Ponzi Scheme?
The return of Babak Zanjani to Iran's economy under the name 'Dot-One Value Creation Group' and activities…
Widespread Land Grabbing Corruption in Hendijan; New Arrests and Unanswered Questions
With the revelations by Feydus, widespread corruption in Hendijan was exposed and arrests were made, but the…
Hossein Forouzan; A Nepotistic Appointment Without Accountability for His Managerial Corruption History
Hossein Forouzan has been appointed as the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones, sparking discussions…
New Car Import Restrictions in Arvand; Concerns and Consequences
The new car import restriction in the Arvand Free Zone, which limits imports to licensed companies, has…
Grousi's Poor Performance Under Scrutiny; Is the CEO of Maku a Priority for Management Changes in Free Zones?
Following the appointment of Hossein Forouzan as the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones, the…