Ali Darabi

2026-05-23 20:55

151 Iranian artifacts to return from China after ‘Land of Kindness’ exhibit

TEHRAN – Following an extended loan exhibition in China aimed at strengthening cultural ties, Iran is arranging the return of 151 artifacts to the country, a senior cultural heritage official announced on Saturday.

2026-04-29 22:07

Iran approves national document dedicated to its museums

TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved a “National Museums Document,” a senior cultural heritage official said, outlining a comprehensive framework to guide the country’s museum sector.

2026-04-29 21:33

Bombed office of martyred Leader considered for national heritage status

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage authorities have initiated procedures to register the official residence and administrative office of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, better known as “Beit-e Rahbari”, as a national heritage site.

2025-12-13 16:42

Iran, India discuss expanding cultural heritage cooperation

TEHRAN – Ali Darabi, Iran’s deputy minister for cultural heritage, has met with Vivek Agarwal, India’s deputy minister of culture, in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of cultural heritage.

2025-11-29 17:33

Deputy minister emphasizes completing Bonab Kebab world registration dossier

TEHRAN--Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage Ali Darabi has underscored the importance of completing the Bonab Kebab world registration dossier.

2025-11-17 15:34

Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.

2025-11-14 17:11

Tehran hosts expert meeting on entrepreneurial skills for nomadic women

TEHRAN – Iran has played host to an expert meeting aimed at developing entrepreneurial skills among female bearers of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) from nomadic communities, officials said.

2025-11-12 17:25

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.

2025-11-08 16:26

Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site a national will, deputy minister says

TEHRAN-- Revival of Cheshmeh-Ali site is not just a local demand, but rather a national will of the Iranian people to preserve the historical identity of Rey, southern Tehran, said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.

2025-11-05 16:59

Visit to museums free for teenagers during November 6-7

TEHRAN—Visiting all museums and cultural-historical collections in the country will be free for teenagers and their parents on Thursday and Friday (November 6-7), said Deputy Cultural Heritage Minister Ali Darabi.

Visually-impaired individuals granted free entry to museums and historical sites on White Cane Day

2025-10-14 16:49

Visually-impaired individuals granted free entry to museums on White Cane Day

TEHRAN - In a significant move to promote cultural accessibility, the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage in Iran has announced free admission for blind and visually-impaired individuals to its all museums and historical sites across the country on the occasion of the international White Cane Day.

2025-10-06 18:11

Endowment Organization, Cultural Heritage Ministry form joint working group

TEHRAN — Mehdi Khamoushi, director of the State Endowment and Charity Affairs Organization, announced the establishment of a joint working group with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage. He described the collaboration as a crucial step toward preserving and restoring Iran’s sacred sites and historical monuments.