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The Tehran Municipality will host the CITEX (Iran Pishro) expo at Milad Tower's exhibition center in Tehran from November 17 to 20, showing technologies from more than 100 knowledge-based companies. Tehran Times reported that the public-open event focuses on transportation, financial services and fintech, and citizen services, aiming to link technology firms, researchers and investors with municipal needs. Key topics include smart transportation, integrated energy management, circular economy development, urban waste management, digital economy solutions in municipal administration, and sustainable urban financing. According to the organizers, nearly 1,000 companies registered and about 220 advanced to specialized evaluation stages, with selected firms eligible for financial prizes and banking facilities. A complementary initiative, Golden Seed, will introduce young students and university participants to technology and innovation.