IRGC wing to construct artificial island

TEHRAN – The Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Base, a business conglomerate and the construction wing of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), plans to build an artificial island in the Persian Gulf, near Kish Island, a free zone.

Opening of the Fourth Deep Diving Tournament of World Armies

TEHRAN – Opening Ceremony of the Fourth Deep Diving Tournament of World Armies was held on Sunday afternoon on Kish Island.

Turkish company to build vast tourism complex in Kish

TEHRAN – A Turkish company is going to construct a large tourism complex in Iran’s southern island of Kish with making investment as much as $100 million.

Kish to host World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2019

TEHRAN – The 7th World Health Summit Regional Meeting will be held on April 29-30 in the Persian Gulf island of Kish, IRNA reported on Monday.

Kish sets sights on more travelers, intl. events

TEHRAN – As an established leisure destination, Iran’s Kish Island, plans to attract more travelers by playing host to further regional and international events.

Iran to host Expert Consultation on Scientific Tsunami Hazard Assessment of the Makran Subduction Zone

TEHRAN — Kish Island, southern Iran, will play host to Expert Consultation on Scientific Tsunami Hazard Assessment of the Makran Subduction Zone on March 8, 2019. 

Kish Island hosting intl. energy exhibition

TEHRAN – Kish Island in south of Iran is hosting the 15th International Energy Exhibition (KISH ENEX 2019) until January 24, Shana news agency reported on Tuesday.

Ground broken for “7-star” hotel in Kish

TEHRAN - Construction of a 7-star hotel has begun in the Persian Gulf island of Kish, southern Iran, ILNA reported. 

IRANIMEX 2018 running in Kish Island

TEHRAN- Iran’s 20th International Maritime and Offshore Technologies Exhibition (IRANIMEX 2018) kicked off in Kish Island in south of the country on Monday, Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced.

16 countries attending RCAP 2018 in Kish

TEHRAN – Over 250 teams from 16 countries are participating in RoboCup Asia Pacific (RCAP) 2018 competition, which is being held at the Persian Gulf island of Kish from December 5 to 10, YJC reported on Friday.

IFCPF pleased with the Asia-Oceania Championship: Sam Turner

TEHRAN - The International Federation for Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) secretary general Sam Turner lauded the Islamic Republic of Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled who worked tirelessly to make IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship a great success.

Iran crowned IFCPF Asia-Oceania champions

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Australia 7-0 to win the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship on Thursday.

Iran defeat S. Korea at IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship

TEHRAN – Iran earned their third successive win at the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship on Wednesday.

IFCPF secretary general lauds organization of Asia-Oceania Championship

TEHRAN - The International Federation for Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) secretary general Sam Turner praised the organization of the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship.

IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship: Iran emerge victorious over Jordan

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Jordan 8-0 at the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship on Tuesday.

Iran’s Air Force conducts drill over Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) held a maneuver over the Persian Gulf on Tuesday.

Boosting deterrence power is a lesson Iran has learnt from history: defense minister 

TEHRAN – The history of Iran necessitates boosting deterrence power, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said in a speech at the opening ceremony of the ninth version of the biannual Iran Airshow on Kish Island.

Tom Langen praises Iran as host of IFCPF Asia-Oceania

TEHRAN - IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) technical director Tom Langen praised Iran as host of IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship.

Iran Airshow 2018 running in Kish Island

TEHRAN - The ninth edition of Iran Airshow (Airshow 2018) kicked off in Kish Island, southern Iran, on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

Iran down Thailand in IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran started the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship on a high note on Saturday.

Kish Island hosting intl. gold, gemstones expo

TEHRAN – Concurrent with Iran’s first Gemstone Trading Symposium, the 4st Intl. Exhibition of Gold, Jewelry, Silver, Gemstones, and Related Industries (Kish Goldex 2018) is running during November 19-22 in Kish Island’s international convention center.

Australia well-prepared for IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship: coach

TEHRAN - Australia coach Kai Lammert says they are well-prepared for the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship.

By Mahnaz Abdi

Kish Island to host Iran’s intl. maritime exhibit in mid-Dec.

TEHRAN- Iran’s 20th International Maritime and Offshore Technologies Exhibition (IRANIMEX 2018) is planned to be held on Kish Island in south of the country from December 17 to 19.

Iran to host IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championships

TEHRAN – Iran will host the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championships in late November.

Kish hosting 90 companies in CEBEX 2018

TEHRAN- Some 90 Iranian and foreign companies are showcasing their latest products and achievements in the 14th Civil Engineering and Building Exhibition (CEBEX 2018) held in Iran’s southern Kish Island, IRNA reported.

Turkish pop singer Ilyas Yalcintas to perform concerts on Kish

TEHRAN – Turkish pop singer Ilyas Yalcintas who is popular in Iran for songs like “Icimdeki Duman”, “Yagmur” and “Gel Be Gökyüzüm” will give his first Iranian performance on Kish Island in July.

Kish Airlines resumes flights to Muscat

TEHRAN – Iran’s Kish Airlines has resumed flying to Oman's capital, Muscat, after a one-year halt.

Russian tour operators weighing Iran destinations

TEHRAN – A cluster of Russian tour operators and travel marketers have commenced tours across Iran to weigh its diverse destinations in a bid to deepen tourism cooperation with the southern neighbor.

Kish to host ENEX 2018 intl. exhibition in late Jan.

TEHRAN - The 14th International Petro Energy Exhibition (ENEX 2018) of Iran is due to be held on Kish Island (in south of the country) from January 22 to 25, the event’s website reported.

Iran seizes two trespassing boats in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Iranian forces on Saturday detained 16 crew members of two fishing boats in Iran's territorial waters in the Persian Gulf.