UAE-Israel Ties under the Spotlight amid Emirati Outreach to Iran

TEHRAN – The United Arab Emirates is again reaching out to Iran to defuse tensions, but this time it’s doing so under different circumstances in the region, where ever-changing dynamics necessitate new approaches.

Historical relics donated to cultural heritage directorate 

TEHRAN – A total of 50 historical relics have recently been donated to the cultural heritage and tourism directorate of west-central Hamedan province, a senior police official in charge of protecting cultural heritage has said.

Soltanieh Dome hoped to be more striking as landscape project starts

TEHRAN – On Saturday, an all-inclusive landscape project commenced on properties of Soltanieh Dome amid hopes to make the UNESCO-designated mausoleum more attractive for visitors.

Iran's entry in six-party talks will help stabilize South Caucasus: MP

TEHRAN - A member of the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has said that Iran's participation in the six-party talks on the South Caucasus conflict would bring security and stability back to the region, IRIB news agency reported on Saturday.

Iran condemns UK decision to declare Hamas a terrorist organization

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has reacted to a controversial UK decision to declare the Palestinian resistance group Hamas as a “terrorist organization.”

Rob Malley rewriting JCPOA history: Zarif

TEHRAN – Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has hit back at the U.S. envoy for Iran, Rob Malley, who claimed that Iran had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

700,000 liters of smuggled oil products confiscated

TEHRAN – Over 700,000 liters of smuggled oil products worth more than 50 billion rials (nearly $1.1 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) have been discovered last week across the country, police official Jalal Amini said on Saturday.

Imam Mosque restoration enters final stage

TEHRAN – A masterpiece of Islamic architecture, Imam Mosque has entered its final stage of restoration, more than ten years since work began.

“A Tale for the Time Being” appears in Persian 

TEHRAN – A Persian translation of Japanese-American writer Ruth Ozeki’s 2013 novel “A Tale for the Time Being” has been published.

Iranian shorts win awards at Route 66 Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short movies “Identibye”, “The Doll’s Game” and “House of Fortune” have been awarded at the 20th Route 66 Film Festival in Springfield, Illinois in the United States.

“The Fourth Wall” praised at Leeds film festival

TEHRAN – The 35th edition of the Leeds International Film Festival has awarded the Iranian animation “The Fourth Wall” with an honorable mention.

Gilan handicrafts export jump fivefold despite obstacles 

TEHRAN – Exports of handicrafts from the northern province of Gilan have increased fivefold despite challenges such as harsh sanctions and the outbreak of coronavirus, the deputy provincial tourism chief has announced. 

Historical Mirror Room to turn into cultural center

TEHRAN – The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Mirror Room in Shahr-e Kord, the capital of southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, is planned to be repurposed into an art and cultural center in the near future. 

Joint studies by Iranian, American scholars on Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich published

TEHRAN – A book featuring joint studies by Iranian scholar Amir-Hossein Ramezani and American music critic and author David Hurwitz has been published.

Iran to vaccinate refugees against coronavirus

TEHRAN – Refugees in Iran will be vaccinated in cooperation with international organizations, Mehdi Mahmoudi, the director of the bureau for aliens and foreign immigrants at the Ministry of Interior, has announced.

Breeding in the wild: DOE plans to protect Asiatic cheetah

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) plans to breed Asiatic cheetah in the wild so that the species is protected from extinction.

TEDPIX loses 27,200 points on Saturday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), lost 27,292 points to 1.383 million on Saturday.

Iran plans to create 10GW capacity of renewable power plants in 4 years

TEHRAN - Head of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has said the country plans to create 10,000 megawatts (MW) capacity of new renewable power plants across the country within the next four years.

Majlis reviewing a plan for “elimination of obstacles” in electricity industry

TEHRAN – The Energy Committee of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) is reviewing a comprehensive plan for the elimination of obstacles in the way of the development of the country’s electricity sector, a member of the mentioned committee said on Saturday.

NIOC seeking new strategies for attracting investment

TEHRAN – The Managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has said his company is seeking new win-win strategies for attracting investment in the country’s oil and gas industry, Shana reported.

Iran, Pakistan reach barter trade agreement

TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have reached an agreement to use barter trade in order to boost bilateral trade in the face of U.S. sanctions, Pakistani news outlets reported on Friday.

Iran to play Romania in 2021 World Women's Handball opener

TEHRAN – Iran will start the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship with a match against Romania.

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