‘ICIMWB is a successful center under auspices of UNESCO’

TEHRAN – The International Center for Integrated Management of Watershed and Bio-Resources in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions (ICIMWB), as one of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) category 2 centers in the field of water and natural sciences, has managed to gain an important position in implementing scientific and educational programs related to comprehensive watershed management, Hamid Nouri, the head of ICIMWB has said.

Summer rainfall drops by 43% in long term

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the summer, June 22, until September 4, a total of 4.9 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating a 43-percent decrease from the long-term figure of 8.5 mm, according to the Meteorological Organization.

Iranian entrepreneurs attend SCO Youth Forum

TEHRAN – Two young Iranian entrepreneurs have participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Youth Forum to open up new opportunities for collaborations in innovative and technological fields like artificial intelligence and digital economy.

UNICEF Iran releases report on humanitarian response following 12-day war

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has outlined its humanitarian response plan subsequent to the 12-day Israeli war against Iran, which started on June 13, highlighting UNICEF’s strategic initiatives, including funding requirements and partnerships with national implementing partners, to provide effective assistance to children and their families in vulnerable situations.

‘Cooperatives contribute to higher productivity, greater competitiveness in global markets’

TEHRAN – According to Farrukh Toirov, the representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, cooperatives help bring farmers together, enabling larger-scale farming, higher productivity, and greater competitiveness in global markets.

Over 1m Iranians donate blood in 5 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1.034 million Iranians donated blood in the first five months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

International Charity Day develops human solidarity culture

TEHRAN – Celebrated every year on September 5, the International Charity Day highlights the opportunity to commend philanthropists, the collective efforts to fight poverty, promote education, public health, as well as human solidarity culture.

Intl. congress aims to elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy

TEHRAN – Taking place in the context of the United Nations (UN) International Year of Cooperatives 2025, the second International Congress on Cooperative Economy aims to strengthen international cooperation in the cooperative sector, promote innovation and productivity, and elevate Iran’s position in global cooperative diplomacy.

IRCS dispatches humanitarian aid to Afghanistan

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has sent over 100 tons of essential goods to quake-hit people in Afghanistan.

Iraq seeks to benefit from Iranian academic capacities

TEHRAN – Haider Abd Dahed, the Iraqi deputy minister of higher education and scientific research, has said his country is interested in sending talented students to study in Iran's top state universities. 

Tehran, Beijing to implement joint programs in health sector

TEHRAN – Iran and China will implement joint programs in the pharmaceutical and medical fields under the 25-year agreement signed by the two countries, an official with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.

Knowledge-based companies to participate in UZMEDEXPO 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian knowledge-based firms will set up their pavilions at the 17th international exhibition of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, dentistry, and related services (UZMEDEXPO 2025), which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from November 4 to 6, Mehr news agency reported.

Iranian inventors clinch medals at IFIA 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian inventors have so far secured five gold medals and four silver medals at the fifth International Invention and Innovation Competition for the International Federation of Inventors’ Association (IFIA) IVN Members.

Pistachio harvest in northeastern Iran

The time is ripe for harvesting pistachios from the late days of summer to the early days of autumn in the northeastern province of North Khorasan.

Mustafa Prize 2025 announces winners

TEHRAN – The winners of the 6th Mustafa (PBUH) Prize were announced on Tuesday in a press briefing held at the secretariat of the Mustafa Prize in Tehran.

IRCS ready to aid quake-hit Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has announced readiness to send relief supplies and rescue forces to assist people impacted by the earthquake in Afghanistan.

UNICEF supplies Iran with rabies, pentavalent, and rotavirus vaccines

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has procured large consignments of rabies, pentavalent, and rotavirus vaccines to immunize children against life-threatening diseases.

Over 100 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN -A total of 101 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from August 23 to 29, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

National AI congress in natural resources to spotlight challenges in education, research

TEHRAN – The first national congress on artificial intelligence (AI) in natural resources aims to focus on challenges in education, research, and its applications in agriculture, natural resources, and the environment.

Tehran to play host to Royan Intl. Twin Congress

TEHRAN –Royan International Twin Congress, including the 26th Congress on Reproductive Biomedicine, the 21st Congress on Stem Cell Biology and Technology, and the 20th seminar on Nursery and Midwifery, is planned to be held in Tehran from September 3 to 5.

Iran shines at INNOVERSE 2025

TEHRAN – Iranian students have managed to grab 13 medals - three gold medals, four silver medals, and six bronze medals - at the INNOVERSE International Invention & Innovation Expo, showcasing their exceptional talents in science and technology.

IRCS staff attending disaster response training courses

TEHRAN – The Rescue and Relief Organization of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is holding disaster preparedness and response training courses for some 85,000 rescuers, relief, and rapid response teams.

Iran to commemorate National Cheetah Day

TEHRAN – The ‘National Cheetah Day’ is celebrated annually on August 31 to raise awareness about the significance of safeguarding and increasing the existing population of Asiatic cheetahs in the country.

More Iranian universities in ISC WUR 2024

TEHRAN – The 2024 World University Rankings (WUR) report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has included 72 Iranian universities, up from 69 in 2023.

Health officials, managers attend ToT workshop to strengthen immunization program

TEHRAN – Over 80 health officials and senior managers from across Iran gathered in Hamadan for a 3-day training of trainers (ToT) workshop to enhance immunization service delivery and improve vaccine coverage across the country.

Iraqi higher education official in Tehran to boost ties

TEHRAN –Haider Abd Dahed, the Iraqi deputy minister of higher education and scientific research, is on a trip to Iran to foster scientific relations between the two countries.

Intl. conference on Iran's smart cities, AI slated for November

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the sixth international conference with the theme of Iran's smart cities and artificial intelligence, which is scheduled to be held from November 4 to 6.

MOU signed to accelerate plasma medicine industry’s growth

TEHRAN – Concerning the significance of integrating new technologies into the healthcare system, a trilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed to promote the country's status in the plasma medicine industry.

By Soroush Saki

Balancing innovation and privacy in the digital age

TEHRAN - In today’s digital era, data has become the invisible fuel driving innovation. From the way doctors diagnose illnesses to how cities manage traffic and how apps recommend our next favorite song, data is at the core of progress. Yet with all of this potential comes a serious dilemma: how do we balance the power of innovation with the responsibility of protecting people’s privacy?