Qeshm Island Poised to Become Iran’s Strategic Hub for the Blue Economy

According to Hamidreza Sadeghi, Director of Industry and Mine Affairs at the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, Qeshm Island is uniquely positioned to serve as the central engine for advancing Iran’s national strategy in the blue economy.

In a recent interview with IRNA, Sadeghi explained that the Iranian blue economy has been formally recognized as a pillar of the country’s new development strategy — one that supports sustainable growth, large-scale employment, and enhanced geo-economic influence both regionally and globally.

Positioned at the crossroads of international waters in the Persian Gulf, Qeshm enjoys a strategic location that offers direct access to the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping lanes, and some of the richest energy reserves in the Middle East. These advantages, Sadeghi noted, give the island a critical role in realizing the country’s maritime economic ambitions.

Sadeghi emphasized that Qeshm’s proximity to open seas, coupled with its industrial infrastructure, enables it to become a cornerstone in fields such as marine industries, oil and gas, renewable energy, and seabed mining. These resources collectively position Qeshm as a key player in ensuring Iran’s economic resilience and security.

He further revealed that a comprehensive development roadmap has been drawn up for transforming Qeshm into an international maritime economic zone, with aims to boost regional trade, support coastal communities, and attract global investment.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• Strategic Location: At the heart of the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz

• Sector Focus: Marine industry, offshore energy, marine mining, renewables

• National Impact: Contributes to economic diversification, job creation, and regional integration

• Vision: Becoming Iran’s primary hub for blue economy development and regional maritime trade