Here is the paradise of Iran.
Here is Kish, unique pearl of Persian Gulf.Tranquility and peace of mind of this region cannot be described. Whenever you walk on soft and west surface of coastal pebble and life-giving sun gradually rises from the heart of the blue waves of Persian Gulf, drawing a world full of color across the sea to the horizon, congratulating you the first day of the rest of your life, and when the birds review the joy of resolution in memoirs by singing a pleasant song, as if the clean air of which pleasantness has been doubled as it has been mixed with coral reefs and this pleasing wind in the early morning has made them full of joy and happiness, the only thing you should do is to step toward sea as a guest and share an unlimited clearness of water with colorful fish. They whole-heartedly appreciate a piece of bread that you grant them.
You shall pass your day here with peace of mind in the comfort of discipline without fear of accident and traffic. Through similar beauty, the sun shall say “Good evening” to you and then it falls asleep. The sound of wave impact to reefs reliefs you from the fatigue of daily activities and then, recreation and peace of mind come to you in the best trading, sport and recreational complexes. Here short of time bears no mining.
Tourist attractions
Kish is a small island but it has numerous tourist attractions. The Greek ship is the wreck of a 1943 cargo steamship, the Koula F, on a beach on Kish’s south-west coast. She was originally a British ship, Empire Trumpet, and was built in Scotland. She ran aground in 1966 and all attempts to salvaged her failed. When Koula F’s crew abandoned her the set her on fire, and all that remains is her steel hulk. Another attraction is the ancient underground aqueduct, also called the ‘Underground City’, which is partly open for tourists. It was built about 1,000 years ago for transportation and water supply across the different parts of the island. Other attractions are the beautiful beaches that captivate the eye with their bluish tint and the long shoreline that allures many tourists during the winter season. The water is so clear that fish can be seen swimming in the sea all year long.
Economy
Since the mid-1990s the Iranian government has embarked on an aggressive promotional and developmental campaign to tailor Kish as a rival to Dubai but mainly a big rival to Doha. Steps taken in order to accomplish this include launching massive construction projects and programs designed to attract foreign investment and trade. Within the area of the Kish Free Zone, as it known, the standard laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran are far more relaxed than on the mainland, which has resulted in significant increases in mostly domestic tourist population over the years, as well as foreign trade stands at around $9.2 billion per annum (2009). Fifteen percent of all imports to Iran are through Kish.
Investment incentives in Kish free trade zone include:
- 15 years tax-exemption
- No entry visa requirement
- 100% foreign ownership possible
- Flexible monetary & banking services
- Extended legal guarantees & protection
Besides the existing Iranian Oil Bourse, a new exchange, the Kish Stock Exchange was inaugurated in 2010 to facilitate foreign investment and monetary activities.
