Middle East

MBendi - Iran MBendi - Iran- Country profile from a business and economic perspective plus a map, business directory, and industry sector and investment information. World Trade Organization - Iran and the WTO World Trade Organization - Iran and the WTO- WTO provides trade statistics, goods schedules, services schedules and MFN exemptions, trade policy reviews, dispute cases, and notifi… IMF - Islamic Republic of Iran and the IMF IMF - Islamic Republic of Iran and the IMF- Provides news, statistics, Public Information Notices and other reports, financial position in the Fund and transactions. UN Sustainable Development - Iran UN Sustainable Development - Iran- Provides links to UN pages on aspects of natural resources, social, economic and institutional aspects of sustainable development. The Economist - Doing ebusiness in Iran The Economist - Doing ebusiness in Iran- Provides country briefing, statistics, e-business environment and latest analysis. From the Economist Intelligence Unit. Persian citry directory Persian citry directory- Directory of Persian-speaking businesses in America and all over the world. Irandoosh Irandoosh- Manufactures and exporters of faucets and sanitary fitting. Network Startup Resource Center: Iran Network Startup Resource Center: Iran- Information and articles on the state of existing networks and contact information. IranNet IranNet- NIC for .ir and Iran's representative to the Trans-European Research and Educational Networking Association. Atieh Bahar Consulting Atieh Bahar Consulting- Business consulting firm based in Tehran, Iran. Services include legal consulting, market research, marketing, company profiles, recruitment, training and … Sadeghi, Amirali Sadeghi, Amirali- Small collection of images rendered in Autodesk 3D Studio, and 3D Studio Max. Elahe Gallery Elahe Gallery- Website of Elahe gallery in Tehran. Has information about its current and previous exhibitions. Alizadeh, Javad Alizadeh, Javad- Iranian Cartoonist. Publisher of a cartoon magazine called "Tanz-o-Caricature" (Humor and caricature)in Tehran. Poorkan Fine Art Atelier Poorkan Fine Art Atelier- Poorkan Fine Art Atelier presents works of Masoud R. Zargahi. Fine art in a variety of media, paintings, water colours, pastel and acrylics. Javaheri, Maryam Javaheri, Maryam- Online gallery by a contemporary abstract painter. Art Arena Art Arena- A gallery providing a collection of original landscapes, portraits, and miniatures. Graphic Iran Graphic Iran- Iranian Graphic Designers Society homepage. Members contact information and conference schedule. Jamal's Gallery Jamal's Gallery- An exhibition of paintings by Iranian artists Shahla and Mohsen Jamal. Iranian Cartoonists on the Web Iranian Cartoonists on the Web- Biographies and sample cartoons for several Iranian cartoonists. Asar Gallery of Art Asar Gallery of Art- Iranian art resource, including online modern paintings, miniatures, calligraphy, Qajar paintings, and Islamic architecture. A. Mazaheri A. Mazaheri- Small photo gallery of works. Faith No More? Faith No More?- Photos from Iran by Nader Davoodi, a noted photographer. Behpour, Kevyan Behpour, Kevyan- Specializes in photographing people for commercial purposes, on location and in his studios. Iranican's Official Home Iranican's Official Home- Iranian American life, culture, music, arts and sometimes politics Bia2.com Bia2.com- Offers video clips about the latest in Persian music and entertainment. Arashk Band Official Website Arashk Band Official Website- Arashk, an Iranian hard/progressive rock band Iranmusic.tv Iranmusic.tv- A Persian Broadcasting Network offers Persian songs, clips of music videos, and music news and events. Don't Cry for Me, Iran Don't Cry for Me, Iran- Interview with Iranian diva Googoosh during a remarkable comeback tour [Time Magazine]. The Iranian Magazine: Music Section The Iranian Magazine: Music Section- Links to articles and music clips from various Iranian musicians. Tapesh Tapesh- With free e-mail from this Persian pop music page. A View on Folkloric Music of Mazandaran A View on Folkloric Music of Mazandaran- Essay about the ritual songs and music of Mazandaran. [Hayate No] Musica Persiana Musica Persiana- History of Persian music. Several Real Audio samples of ethnic music styles. Iranian Classical Music Iranian Classical Music- Brief history of Iranian classical music and reviews of some albums. Kamkars Music Group Kamkars Music Group- A kurdish family of seven brothers and one sister from Sanandaj. Iranian Cinema: Before the Revolution Iranian Cinema: Before the Revolution- By Shahin Parhami. [Off Screen] Children in the Mountains Children in the Mountains- Review by David Walsh of A Time for Drunken Horses, a film written and directed by Bahman Ghobadi. The New Iranian National Ballet - Les Ballets Persans The New Iranian National Ballet - Les Ballets Persans- Site dedicated to the art of Persian ballet and to promoting the recreation of the Iranian National Ballet. Silk Road Dance Company Silk Road Dance Company- Presents ancient, traditional, and contemporary dances of Iran, Central Asia, the Middle East and the Caucasus. Iranian Architecture Today, A Bridge Between East and West Iranian Architecture Today, A Bridge Between East and West- An illustrated article by Kamran Ashfar-Naderi on modern architecture in Iran, for the Iran Chamber Society. Wikipedia: Iranian Architecture Wikipedia: Iranian Architecture- An illustrated guide from the collaborative encyclopedia to the long history of architecture in Greater Iran or Persia from ancient to modern. It … Architecture in Iran Architecture in Iran- Iran Tour provides information and photographs of Persian buildings and architectural structures from ancient to modern. iExplore - Cyprus iExplore - Cyprus- Adventure and experiential travel group provides a guide on the country and its history, events, places to go and activities with tours, photos and other touris… Holiday Island Cyprus Holiday Island Cyprus- A holiday information site, detailing towns, events, holiday and cuisine articles. Trade.State.Gov - Cyprus Trade.State.Gov - Cyprus- Offers travel information including Quick Facts, embassies and consulates, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, local laws, health, transpor… CDC - Travelers' Health: Cyprus CDC - Travelers' Health: Cyprus- Health information for travel to the country from the U.S. Government Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cyprus Top 10 Cyprus Top 10- Photo travel tour of southern Cyprus' top cities, beaches, attractions and historical sites. Cyprus Travel Guide Cyprus Travel Guide- Old Description: Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements Cypnet Cypnet- North Cyprus history, geography, transportation, climate and culture. Guide for visitors, tourism, beaches, restaurants and bars. Cyprus Beach Guide Cyprus Beach Guide- More than just a beach guide, this covers the main towns both sides of the green line, places of interest, a brief history, and general facts about the island. The Orchids of Cyprus The Orchids of Cyprus- Information about planning a self-guided trip to Cyprus to see the native orchids, and recommends a new book on the subject.