Handcrafted leatherwear on display at CHHTO

TEHRAN – A patchwork of handcrafted leatherwear has been put on show at the headquarters of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization in Tehran.

Rugs dedicated to FIFA World Cup unveiled

TEHRAN – Seven rolls of handwoven rugs dedicated to the 2018 FIFA World Cup were unveiled during a ceremony, which was held in the northwestern city of Tabriz on Saturday.

3 million Iranians have organ donor cards

TEHRAN — Some three million Iranians have organ donor cards and some 10 percent have signed online consent forms for organ donation, Farahnaz Sadeq-Beigi, head of organ procurement program in Masih Daneshvari Hospital, a national research institute for tuberculosis and lung diseases, has said.

Iran Association of Social Workers holds two seats in IFSW

TEHRAN — Iran Association of Social Workers holds two seat in the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW) and has a great potential to become a role model for other countries, the association’s head Seyed Hasan Mousavi Chalak has said.

TWAS Iran Chapter to be established in Shiraz

TEHRAN -- Iran Chapter of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) will be established at the venue of Regional Information Center for Science and Technology (RICST) in the city of Shiraz, the Islamic World Science Citation Center reported on Sunday.

‘Iranian students at U.S. universities can continue studies in their country’

TEHRAN – Iranian students who study at U.S. universities can continue their studies at domestic universities.

Marlik collection finds way home after five decades

Photos depict magnificent Marlik collection being on display at the Rasht Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, northern Iran, May 19, 2018.

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Is Iran pulling out of Paris Agreement?

TEHRAN — While the cabinet of ministers and the Majlis (parliament) have approved the Paris Climate Agreement, the Guardian Council, that constitutionally holds veto power over all legislations approved by the Majlis, has not ratified the deal.

‘Mobile Government’ introduced to promote e-services

TEHRAN – The first phase of e-government services project in Iran officially came on stream on Wednesday under the title of ‘Mobile Government’.

Military service eased for knowledge enterprises

TEHRAN – Workforce who are active in knowledge enterprises, incubators and technology parks, can benefit from facilities provided for two-year compulsory military service.

Ramadan tips for foreign travelers

TEHRAN - For many foreigners, traveling to Iran or other Muslim-majority countries are not complete without wandering around downtown streets and labyrinthine bazaars with savoring local street food.

23 Iranian universities listed among Leiden Ranking 2018

TEHRAN — The Center for Science and Technology Studies Leiden Ranking has placed twenty three Iranian universities in the list of 1,000 major universities worldwide in 2018 which is prepared based on the indicators of scientific impact and collaboration.

Iran joins Intl. Agency for Research on Cancer

TEHRAN — Iran has become a new participating state in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), sealing a long-standing relationship of collaboration between IARC and Iranian scientists.

Iran to attend World Health Assembly next week

TEHRAN — Iranian Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh-Hashemi will be participating in the 71st World Health Assembly on May 21–26, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Motorcyclists constitute one third of crash deaths in Tehran

TEHRAN — Figures are shockingly indicating that motorcyclists are more likely to lose their lives in crashes as they constitute 33 percent of fatalities in Tehran over the last Iranian calendar year 1396 (March 2017-March 2018), head of accidents department of Tehran Traffic Police has said.

‘Welfare organization supports cafés run by disabled people’

TEHRAN — Iran’s Welfare Organization provides financial support to set up cafés which are run by people suffering from different kinds of mental and physical disabilities, an official with the organization has said.

Iran, Germany discuss drawing roadmap to boost co-op in water sector

TEHRAN — Iran and Germany have called for devising a roadmap towards improving cooperation in water-related issues, especially governing transboundary waters as well as implementing wastewater management projects.

Isfahan to host World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation

TEHRAN -- The International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) will hold the 35th World Conference on Science Parks and Areas of Innovation from September 2 to 5 at the Isfahan Science and Technology Park.

A peek into Shafei Jameh Mosque

Graced with intricate faience and stucco carvings

TEHRAN – Graced with eye-catching architecture, the Shafei Jameh Mosque stands tall in the ancient city of Kermanshah in western Iran.

Rare rug to convene devotees at Tehran museum

TEHRAN – The Carpet Museum of Iran has scheduled a gathering on May 16 during which a rare rug depicting portray of Mirza Kuchak Khan will go on display.

‘Technology parks are centers for job creation’

TEHRAN – Iran’s technology parks have a great job creation potential for university graduates, deputy science minister Abdolreza Baqeri has said.

700 female entrepreneurs active in Iran: official

TEHRAN – Some 700 female entrepreneurs are active all over the country, said Parichehr Soltani, an advisor to the industry minister.

Sci-tech museum commemorating Khayyam, Mirzakhani

TEHRAN -- Iran’s National Museum of Science and Technology is holding a five-day festival entitled “From Mirzakhani to Khayyam” from May 13 to 18, Mehr reported on Friday.

‘Genetic testing can help prevent half of disorders’

TEHRAN — Some 400 genetic disorders are diagnosable in Iran and genetic testing can help to prevent 50 percent of genetic disorders before pregnancy, head of Iran’s genetic foundation has said.

By Setareh Behroozi

Smart city, smart life to be in limelight at INOTEX 2018

TEHRAN – Smart city and smart life are the main themes of the 7th International Innovation Technology Exhibition (INOTEX) 2018, which will be held from July 5 to 7 in Tehran.

Entrepreneurship ecosystem paves way for creative industries: VP

TEHRAN – Entrepreneurship ecosystem provides a great opportunity for the young generation and facilitates development of creative industries, Sourena Sattari, vice president for science and technology said on Saturday.

Afshani elected Tehran mayor

TEHRAN — Tehran city councilors elected Mohammad Ali Afshani as mayor on Sunday.

Iran grants $6,000 to transsexuals for treatment

TEHRAN – Transsexuals receive government handouts of up to 250 million rials (nearly $6,000) for treatment courses, deputy head of Tehran’s welfare organization for social affairs told ILNA on Saturday.

Mazandaran generates 3,000 tons of waste per day

TEHRAN — Some 3,000 tons of waste is generated every day in the northern province of Mazandaran and is buried in unsanitary landfills, head of the provincial department of environment has said.

Iran urges Afghanistan to resume talks on Hamoun wetlands

TEHRAN — Iran and Afghanistan should resume negotiations on the water rights of Hamoun wetlands, YJC quoted Masoud Tajrishi, deputy chief of the Department of Environment, as saying on Friday.