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Exhibition News – Tehran | July 31, 1404 – Sedif Beikzadeh, CEO of IranFair Company , unveiled the transformational programs of this complex on the sidelines of the first “Iran Infrastructure” exhibition:
Key Announcement: Converting the Tehran International Exhibitions Site into a “Special Economic Zone”
While visiting the Free Trade and Industrial Zones Pavilion at the Iran Infrastructure Exhibition, Dr. Beikzadeh emphasized this historic news:
“With the conclusion of official consultations, the transformation of the permanent site of Tehran’s international exhibitions into a special economic zone is on the agenda.”
Converting the Tehran International Exhibitions Site into a Special Economic Zone
Strategic benefits of this transformation
According to the CEO’s explanation, this action has four key consequences for the exhibition industry and the national economy:
| Axis of transformation | Direct consequences |
|---|---|
| Customs facilitation and clearance of goods | Reducing the clearance time for exhibition equipment from 30 days to a maximum of 72 hours |
| Attracting foreign investment | Possibility of establishing permanent offices of international companies in the exhibition area |
| Reducing operating costs | Temporary removal of import taxes for foreign exhibitors and companies |
| Developing economic diplomacy | Creating a safe trade corridor for sanctioned companies |
Implementation roadmap
Explaining the upcoming steps, Beikzadeh stated:
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Legal phase: Obtaining the necessary permits from the Supreme Council of Free Zones by the end of Mordad 1404
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Infrastructure phase: Installation of smart customs surveillance systems in the exhibition area
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Capital Attraction Phase : Starting Partnership Projects with Persian Gulf and Eurasian Investors
“This conversion has increased Iran’s competitiveness in global trade by 40% and is a major step in the development of non-oil exports.”
Converting the Tehran International Exhibitions Site into a Special Economic Zone
Link to Iran Infrastructure Exhibition
This announcement, coinciding with the capital’s first exhibition event after the recent crisis, has strategic significance:
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The current exhibition, with the presence of 70 domestic and foreign companies (including a dedicated China pavilion), is a practical laboratory for the future implementation of the Special Economic Zone plan.
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The Free Zones Pavilion this time displayed a 3D model of the exhibition area with a new use.
The vision of transformation
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Short-term: 30% increase in the presence of European companies in future exhibitions
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Long-term: Transform Tehran into a West Asian exhibition hub by attracting $500 million in annual investment.
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Anti-sanctions effect: Creating a secure platform for the exchange of goods and technology for sanctioned firms
End of news:
The Iran Infrastructure Exhibition is open until August 20 at the permanent site of Tehran International Exhibitions.