ABOUT Kish at a glance:

With an area about 91 Km, Kish Island is located in 18 Km of south part of and in north part of . It appears to be in the form of an oval with the big diameter of 15 Km and small diameter of 8 Km and it falls in the area of and city in terms of state political and administrative divisions. Some geographical features of Kish such as being located in Persian Gulf strategic geographical zone, fine climate in 8 months of year and having coral beaches have provided this island with a so unique situation in terms of tourism and trade. Due to its free trade zone status it is touted as a consumer's paradise, with numerous malls, shopping centres, tourist attractions, and resort hotels. It has an estimated population of 26,000 residents and about 1 million people visit the island annually. Kish Island was ranked among the world’s 10 most beautiful islands by The New York Times in 2010, and is the fourth most visited vacation destination in Southwest Asia after , , and Sharm el-Sheikh. Foreign nationals wishing to enter Kish Free Zone from legal ports are not required to obtain visas prior to travel.

Unique advantages of Kish free zone

• Tourism enormous attractions • Access to world free waters • No need to visa for foreign visitors • Strategic situation and closeness to Asalooyeh oil zones • Energy resources (gas fuel) independent from the main land • Independent air lines and shipping lines with ability to carry vehicles • High level of social security and peace and low rate of social disorders • Appropriate intercity transportation facilities • Relative control of environmental pollutants • Access and closeness to international ports and cities like Dubai, Sharjeh, Manama and

Advantages and infrastructures of economic activity in Kish free zone

• 20-year tax exemption for any kind of activity • Legal guaranty and support for foreign investment • Company registration with 100% foreign ownership • Activity of foreign stock exchange and product, oil and petrochemicals exchange • Exemption from customs duties for importing raw materials and industrial machinery for manufacturing units • Simple formalities for re-exports and product transit • Product transit to the countries of Middle Asia and neighboring countries with a population over 400 million • Hosting vessels with capacity of 12000 tons presently and 35000 tons in the future • Exporting products abroad without customs and port duties • Low commercial interest for importing products to the country through Kish Island by 15% • Independent customs in the free zones in the point connecting to the international markets • Free entering and exiting for capital principal and interest.

Exhibition Venue and Gallery KISH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

One of the missions of Kish Investment and Development Co. is holding exhibition in Kish Free Zone. Kish International Exhibition Center, with a total area of 21000 Sqm indoor spaces, consists of three halls each with 7000 Sqm. This hall can be used to hold one big exhibition or several exhibitions simultaneously.

Facilities and Specification of the Exhibition Hall:

Total indoor space 21000sqm Dimensions of each hall 70 x 90 m Distance between columns 18 m Height of the hall 12 m No. of Tel. lines available for allocation 15 lines Wireless internet is available in the exhibition hall yes Cooling capacity 60 tons per each hall Parking lots 500 cars Distance to the city center 6 km Distance to Kish Airport 500 meter

Summit Venue and Gallery KISH INTERNATIONAL CONVETION CENTER

The Kish International Conference Center consists of a number of multi-functional halls and facilities with 13,000 square meters of built -up space. The complex possesses all the peripheral facilities and equipment and offers a world-class venue ideal for conferences and a variety of other events and functions. Among unique features of the Center are its convenient location in the beautiful and tranquil coastal environment of the Kish Island, Wide range of amenities, recreational, tourism and accommodation facilities and the ability to draw on the special privileges offered by the Free Trade Zone. All ministries, organizations, associations, institutions, governmental centers and private sector companies are welcome to hold their domestic/international gatherings, symposia, training workshops, exhibitions and meetings in this matchless complex.

EXHIBITION

KISH ENEX PROFILE

Duration 22-25 January, 2018 Visit Hours 6 P.M. – 10 P.M. Organizer Sepantas Kish Exhibition Consulting Company Venue Kish Int'l Exhibitions Center Ministry Of Petroleum of I.R.I Kish Free Zone Organization National Iranian Oil Co Supported by National Iranian Gas Co National Petrochemical Co National Iranian Oil Refining & Distribution Co In collaboration with Kish Investment and Development Company City Kish Island Country Iran

EXHIBITION BRANCHES

Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals, New Energy, Renewable Energy, Water, Electricity, Chemicals & Related Industries

WHY KISH ENEX

 Kish ENEX is the second important exhibition in Oil, Gas & ENERGY Exhibition after Iran Oil Show.  Kish ENEX is also supported by the Ministry of Petroleum of I.R.I (MOP), NIPC, NIGC & NIORDC and all important companies of Iran are participating every year.  Specialized Associations such as: Society of Iranian Petroleum Industries Equipment Manufacturers Association (SIPIEM), Supplying Petrochemical Industries Part Equipment & Chemical Engineering Co. (SPEC), Iran Electrical Industry Syndicate (IEIS), Oil Industry Investment Co. (OIIC), Association of petroleum Industry, Engineering And Construction Companies (APEC), Iranian Solar Energy Scientific Society (IRSES), Iranian Oil, Gas, Petrochemical products Exporters’ association (OPEX),… are also the supporters of Kish ENEX.  Iran Oil Show is too general in this Industry but Kish ENEX is completely specialized.  Kish ENEX visitors are all specialists and professionals.  There are specialized conferences beside Kish ENEX.  Kish Island known as the hub of energy is a private place for the managers, so access to them is much easier than in Tehran.  Kish International Exhibition Center & Kish International Convention center as mentioned at the top, are more equipped and standard than other Exhibition venues in Iran.  Easy accommodation & local transportation is available in Kish Island for local & foreign Exhibitors.  Kish Island is a free zone; therefore there is no need to apply for visa for the one who enter directly from Dubai & GCC.  The distance from Dubai to Kish Island is about 45 min. by plane.