Ali Tayebnia
علی طیبنیا
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View Timeline →The Start of the Single Exchange Rate Project in Iran; Nima Currency on the Rise
Iran has initiated a project to unify its currency exchange rates, with the Nima rate rising significantly. Officials express concerns about the implications of this…
Pezeshkian Introduces Two 'Economic Defendants' as His Deputies
Masoud Pezeshkian, the new Iranian President, appointed two individuals with past corruption allegations, Hamid PourMohammadi and Shahram Dabiri, to key positions in his administration. These…
Pezeshkian's Promise to Combat Internet Censorship and Guidance Patrols if Elected
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist candidate in Iran's presidential elections, has vowed to combat internet censorship and the Guidance Patrol if elected, responding to public concerns.…
Who is FATF Restricting?
The Iranian parliament has suspended the discussion of key anti-money laundering and terrorism financing bills amid political turmoil, particularly regarding joining FATF regulations. The Rouhani…
Does Foreign Direct Investment in Iran Have a Future?
Iran attracted $5 billion in foreign direct investment in the last year, a significant increase from the previous year, largely due to the JCPOA. However,…
Parliament Approves Iran's Accession to the Convention Against Organized Crime
The Iranian parliament has approved a bill for the country's accession to the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, with a vote of 132 in…
Tehran Representative Publishes List of Major Debtors of 'Bank Sarmayeh'
Mahmoud Sadeghi, a Tehran MP, released a list of major debtors from Bank Sarmayeh, including notable figures like Hossein Heydati, highlighting issues of financial misconduct…
A 70-member Delegation of EU Officials and Economic Activists to Visit Iran
A 70-member EU delegation is set to visit Iran to discuss establishing an EU office, which could enhance economic relations despite existing banking hesitations. This…
Liquidity in Iran has exceeded 1,333 trillion tomans
The Central Bank of Iran reported that liquidity has reached over 1,333 trillion tomans, a significant increase attributed to various economic factors. Experts warn that…
The Arrangement of Economic Ministers in the New Cabinet and Its Impact on Iran's Economic Outlook
The Iranian parliament approved 16 out of 17 proposed ministers by President Hassan Rouhani, with significant changes in the economic cabinet. Key figures like Masoud…
Tehran Stock Market Faces Tensions
Protests erupted in Tehran's stock market as shareholders expressed dissatisfaction with the market's conditions and losses incurred. The protests coincided with larger demonstrations across Iran…
FATF Extends Suspension of Financial Restrictions on Iran
The FATF has decided to extend the suspension of financial restrictions on Iran due to its compliance with commitments and actions taken over the past…
Central Bank Governor of Iran: Bank Arrears Amount to 100 Trillion Tomans
Valiollah Seif, the Governor of Iran's Central Bank, announced that bank arrears total 100 trillion tomans, with plans to reduce this by 10% this year.…
Are Iran's Tax Revenues Really 'Non-Oil'?
Ali Tayebnia, Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs, claims that tax revenues have surpassed oil revenues, marking a significant shift in the budget structure. However, analysts…
Rouhani Defends Government's Economic Performance Again
President Hassan Rouhani defended his government's economic performance, claiming unprecedented achievements in growth and job creation, while calling for better supervision of imports. His remarks…
Karimi Qodosi: The President Does Not Believe in Fighting Smuggling
Javad Karimi Qodosi, a hardline Iranian MP, criticized President Rouhani for his lack of action against smuggling, claiming that smugglers have significant influence in various…
Minister of Economy: State-Owned Companies 'Available for Transfer' Will Be Transferred Within a Year
Iran's Minister of Economy announced that state-owned companies deemed 'available for transfer' will be privatized within a year, citing previous delays due to managerial opposition…
Central Bank Announces Completion of 'Second List of Major Bank Debtors'
The Central Bank of Iran has prepared a second list of 50 major bank debtors to be submitted to the judiciary amidst rising overdue debts…
Rouhani Government Officials Accuse Ahmadinejad of Negligence in Luxembourg Case
Iranian officials have accused former President Ahmadinejad of negligence regarding the transfer of $1.6 billion in assets in Luxembourg, which could have been moved before…
Rouhani's Deputy: Smuggling of Goods Has Decreased to Ten Billion Dollars
Es'hagh Jahangiri announced a significant reduction in smuggling from $25 billion to $10 billion, attributing this to focused government efforts. However, the issue of smuggling…