• Deputy Minister highlights key role of nomadic women in sustainable development

    Deputy Minister highlights key role of nomadic women in sustainable development

    TEHRAN - Nomadic women play a crucial role in sustaining Iran’s tribal communities and are a determining factor in achieving social and economic sustainability, Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi said on Wednesday.

  • Kish Island, Armenia discuss tourism cooperation

    Kish Island, Armenia discuss tourism cooperation

    TEHRAN—Managing Director of Kish Free Zone Organization Mohammad Kabiri and Armenian ambassador to Iran Grigor Hakobyan have emphasized promotion of tourism and economic cooperation in a joint gathering which was held on the sidelines of Kish Invex 2025 in the southern Iranian island on Wednesday.

  • Yazd hosting conference on Iran’s historical cities

    Yazd hosting conference on Iran’s historical cities

    TEHRAN - The second conference of Iran’s historical cities opened in Yazd on Wednesday, bringing together representatives from 43 cities across the country to discuss ways to preserve and promote urban heritage.

  • Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for 17 historic mosques showcasing ‘Persian Mosque’ legacy

    Iran seeks UNESCO recognition for 17 historic mosques showcasing ‘Persian Mosque’ legacy

    TEHRAN – Iran has placed 17 of its most iconic mosques on UNESCO’s Tentative List under the collective title “Persian Mosque,” paving the way for a possible future inscription on the World Heritage List.

  • Needle-carved image linked to Sasanian king found in Southern Iran

    Needle-carved image linked to Sasanian king found in Southern Iran

    TEHRAN — A needle-carved rock image believed to depict a Sasanian king has been discovered in the cliffs of the ancient city of Istakhr, located in Marvdasht Plain, an archaeologist said.

  • Salehi-Amiri meets new UN Tourism Secretary-General

    Salehi-Amiri meets new UN Tourism Secretary-General

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has met with the new UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nowais on the sidelines of the UN body’s 26th general assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh on Sunday.

  • Iran, Uzbekistan promote joint tourism projects

    Iran, Uzbekistan promote joint tourism projects

    TEHRAN—Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri and Chairman of the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee Umid Shadiev emphasized the deep civilizational, cultural and historical commonalities between the two nations on the sidelines of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. They agreed to form a joint technical committee, expand flight routes and develop joint tourism and cultural heritage projects.

  • Tehran Municipality launches new tourism project dedicated to mosques

    Tehran Municipality launches new tourism project dedicated to mosques

    TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality has launched a new tourism initiative centered on the city’s mosques, with an initial pilot phase implemented at five sites, Amir Ghasemi, head of the municipality’s tourism headquarters, said on Tuesday.

  • Iran welcomes further tourism cooperation with India

    Iran welcomes further tourism cooperation with India

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri met with Indian Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the sidelines of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly in Riyadh on Monday to discuss expanding tourism cooperation and strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.

  • Tehran, Riyadh vow to deepen cultural, tourism ties

    Tehran, Riyadh vow to deepen cultural, tourism ties

    TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday that tourism could strengthen ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as he invited his Saudi counterpart to attend the upcoming Tehran International Tourism Exhibition.