** IRAN DAILY
-- Iran’s Pistachios Top in the World
Around four years ago, Iran held its position as a leading global producer of pistachios. However, the United States has overtaken Iran in this regard through expanding the acreage of pistachio cultivation, securing its status as the top producer of this commodity worldwide. Despite Iran’s slip to second place in global pistachio production, it continues to excel in pistachio exports and maintain a reputation for quality.
Driven by the enlargement of pistachio orchards, the United States has increased its annual pistachio output to approximately 700,000 tons this year. A mere few years ago, its maximum production stood at 240,000 tons, when it held the top spot in pistachio production globally. The US benefits from favorable land and water resources, facilitating its expansion of pistachio cultivation. In contrast, Iran grapples with constraints in terms of water availability and suitable cultivable lands.
-- Kuhpayeh city has high potential for tourism development
Kuhpayeh, a city located east of Isfahan Province, with a 3,000-year-old history, has high potential for tourism. The residents of the city are hard-working, innovative and artistic people who are in need of more attention.
With a population of 27,000, Kuhpayeh is 60 kilometers from the provincial capital city of Isfahan, IRNA wrote.
The city is neighbor to Ardestan and Borkhar in the north, Isfahan in the west, Harand and Varzaneh in the south, and Naein and Yazd Province in the east.
Three industrial townships, with 10,000 workers and engineers, are operating in the city, the expansion of which, especially in the field of new technologies, would lead to further development of the province.
-- Iran, 18th natural gas exporter in the world in 2022: OPEC
Iran ranked 18th among the world’s exporters of natural gas in 2022, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in its latest report, noting that natural gas producers exported 1.407 trillion cubic meters of this strategic product last year.
Iran’s natural gas exports in 2022 registered a two-percent decline compared to the same period last year, OPEC added.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- Official: Sepehr, Jofeir Official Oil Production to Start Soon
The Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) managing director Abouzar Sharifi has that said oil production at Sepehr and Jofeir fields in southwestern Iran could officially start during the Government Week (August 24-30).
Sharifi added a comprehensive plan has been outlined for the development and production of Sepehr and Jofeir fields in three phases.
According to him, a major part of the first phase of the two fields’ development plan has been implemented and their crude oil production – around 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) – could start during the last week of August.
-- Iran, Pakistan Set $5 Billion Trade Target in 5 Years
TEHRAN – Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) for Indian Subcontinent Affairs Hadi Talebian Moghaddamsaid on Sunday that according to the document of Five-Year Strategic Trade Cooperation Program between Iran and Pakistan, the bilateral trade between the two neighbors will reach $5 billion until 2028.
Speaking with IRIB, Talebian Moghaddam said Pakistan, which has about 1,000 kilometers of land border, is very important for Iran.
-- Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan Hold Meeting to Connect Power Grids
A tripartite meeting on connecting the power grid of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia was held in Moscow with the presence of the deputy energy ministers of the three countries.
Heading a delegation, Iran’s Deputy Energy Minister Homayoun Haeri attended a tripartite meeting in Moscow aimed at connecting the power grids of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia, according to Iran Embassy in Russia.
This meeting was held in the presence of the Deputy Energy Ministers of the three countries where they reviewed the latest technical measures for implementation of the projects.
** TEHRAN TIMES
-- Tehran Intl. Short Film Festival receives submissions from 131 countries
– The 40th edition of the Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF) has received 7,216 submissions from 131 countries. Spain stands first with 913 submissions, and next comes India with 553 films, and then France with 494.
The countries of the US, China, Italy, Brazil, Russia, Britain, Turkey, Germany, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, Poland and Argentina stand next respectively.
-- 49 service vessels worth €134m being built relying on domestic capabilities
The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced that 49 service vessels worth €134 million are now being built in the country relying on domestic production. Ali-Akbar Safaei made the remarks in a press conference on Saturday.
The official also announced that development projects, such as the development of ports, worth 530 trillion rials (about $1.081 billion) are being implemented by the organization in the sea sector, and development projects worth 470 trillion rials (about $959 million) are being conducted by the private sector.
-- Iranian handicrafts: a cultural tapestry of artistry and beauty
From exquisite carpets to delicate miniature paintings, each Iranian handicraft tells a story, connects us to the country’s vibrant history, and showcases the remarkable skills of its artisans.
These timeless objects continue to be treasured attractions for international visitors to explore the intangible heritage of the ancient land.
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