Alborz industry chief says AI use can boost productivity by 20%, cut costs
An Iranian provincial industry chief said that integrating artificial intelligence and advanced technologies into industry could increase productivity by 20% while reducing production costs.
Speaking at a Saturday press conference in northern Alborz Province marking the National Day of Production and Export, Reza Rezaei, head of the province’s Chamber of Industry, Mine and Trade, warned that the world is rapidly shifting toward a knowledge-based and skill-driven economy, and Iran must not fall behind in this transformation or risk losing its industrial value-added and competitive edge, IRNA reported.
He announced the establishment of a joint secretariat among industrial and economic institutions to promote synergy between the private and public sectors.
“We are ready to take a leading role in developing new technologies, including artificial intelligence, as well as in expanding exports and international investment,” he said.
Rezaei also revealed that for the first time, a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Alborz Province and Russia, focusing on export development, technology transfer, and cooperation in production and industry.
According to Parham Rezaei, head of the Alborz Chamber of Commerce, despite its small size, the province hosts nearly 4,000 industrial and manufacturing units and is a national leader in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food production, and auto parts.