Rail Freight Transport Rises 12% in Eight Months, Boosting Exports to Afghanistan
TEHRAN - The Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced a 12 percent increase in rail-based freight transport during the first eight months of the current Iranian year, highlighting the growing role of rail transport in expanding exports, particularly to Afghanistan.
$120 Million Share of Shoe Exports; 700 Brands to Attend Footwear Exhibition
TEHRAN - A member of the board of directors of the Iranian Footwear Industry Association said Iran’s footwear exports amounted to $120 million last year, adding that exports have declined by 20 percent so far this year compared to the same period last year.
Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment
TEHRAN - The Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare and Head of Iran’s Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) has said that one of the main causes of unemployment in the country is the lack of specialized skills aligned with labor market needs, stressing that expanding targeted skills training can play a key role in reducing unemployment and creating sustainable jobs.
Enemies Target Iran’s Economy to Weaken the Country
TEHRAN - The head of Iran’s House of Mines said that achieving economic development is not possible without effective support from the judiciary, stressing that a supportive approach by the Judicial Branch is essential to ensuring investment security and peace of mind for managers in the mining sector.
Nowruz Summit to Be Held in Tehran with Ministers from 18 Countries
TEHRAN - The Nowruz Summit will take place from March 26–28, 2026 (7–9 Farvardin 1405) at the Tehran International Conference Center, with the participation of ministers from 18 countries, the Senior Advisor to the Minister and Head of the International Affairs Center at Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts announced.
Iran’s Private Sector Ready to Take Part in Indonesia’s Engineering Projects
TEHRAN - The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture has announced that Iran’s private sector is fully prepared to participate in large-scale technical and engineering projects in Indonesia, stressing that closer cooperation between the chambers of commerce of the two countries could significantly expand bilateral economic ties and facilitate joint initiatives.
National Push to Revive Iran’s Handwoven Carpet Exports
TEHRAN - Iran’s handwoven carpet industry is witnessing a renewed national effort aimed at restoring its position in global markets, according to the head of the National Iranian Carpet Center.
Tehran Guilds Chief Warns 2026 Budget and Tax Hikes
TEHRAN – The head of the Tehran Guilds Chamber has warned that Iran’s proposed 1405 (2026) budget will place additional pressure on businesses and the public, arguing that higher taxes under current economic conditions will ultimately be passed on to consumers.
Iran’s Exports to Eurasia Rise 16% in First Seven Months of the Year
TEHRAN - The Acting Head of the Secretariat of the Iran–Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Free Trade Agreement has announced a 16 percent increase in Iran’s exports to the Eurasian region during the first seven months of the current Iranian year, reaching a total value of $1.261 billion.
Iran, Azerbaijan Agree on Measures to Reduce Truck Congestion at Astara Border
TEHRAN - Iranian and Azerbaijani customs authorities have reached a new agreement aimed at reducing truck congestion at the Astara border crossing, a key transit point between the two neighboring countries. Under the agreement, between 120 and 140 refrigerated export trucks will be allowed to exit daily through the newly established Astara border terminal, increasing the total number of outbound trucks to between 350 and 370 per day.











































