By Mahnaz Abdi

Khuzestan must build an economy beyond oil: head of Ahvaz chamber of commerce

TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Shahla Amouri, Head of the Ahvaz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, emphasized the urgent need for economic diversification in Khuzestan, Iran's energy powerhouse. She detailed practical strategies to transform the province's deep-seated challenges—including water scarcity, over-reliance on crude resources, and aging industries—into opportunities through investment in non-oil sectors, modern agriculture, and revitalizing the province's unique international waterway.