World Art Museum unveils folio from rare copy of Shahnameh 

TEHRAN – A detached folio from a 682-year-old copy of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi’s epic masterpiece, was unveiled at the World Art Museum in Tehran on Monday.

Tehran, Damascus discuss ways to broaden health ties

TEHRAN – In a meeting between the health ministers of Iran and Syria, the two sides emphasized the need to expand relations in the field of health.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* An exhibition of paintings by Seroj Barseghian is currently underway at 2+ Gallery.

Tehran hosts IORA working group of women's economic empowerment

TEHRAN - The 7th Meeting of the Working Group of the Women's Economic Empowerment (WGWEE) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) was held in Tehran on May 22-23.

Tehran museum puts relics recovered from smugglers on display

TEHRAN – Over 400 ancient artifacts recovered from smugglers are on view at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.

Tehran, Jakarta sign technological agreement

TEHRAN - Iran and Indonesia signed an agreement on Tuesday in order to expand cooperation in different fields of technology.

House of tribes set to be launched in Tehran

TEHRAN – Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex is set to launch a space dedicated to Iranian tribes and ethnic communities, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili said on Monday.

Iran’s Shalbafian, Tatarstan’s Ivanov explore ways to step up cooperation on tourism

TEHRAN— On Friday, Iran’s deputy tourism minister Ali-Asghar Shalbafian and Tatarstan’s chairman of the state committee for tourism, Sergey Ivanov explored ways to expand cooperation on tourism.

Beijing museum to hold exhibit of relics from Iran, China and Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN – A selection of ancient relics from Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia is set to go on view at a Beijing museum, Iran’s deputy tourism chief said on Thursday.

UNWTO unveils priorities for rural tourism development

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has recently released a report that defines the status of rural tourism in its member states aimed at identifying the main challenges and opportunities in the path of rural tourism development.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* Paintings by Farshid Satiarvand are on display in an exhibition at Doost Gallery.

VW owners to come together in six Iranian cities

TEHRAN – Volkswagen owners in six Iranian cities have scheduled separate reunions to be held concurrently on June 2.

Ancient caravanserai worthy of turning into a fancy hotel, official says

TEHRAN – The tourism chief of Alborz province has announced plans to turn a centuries-old caravanserai into a comfortable hotel.

White lion gives birth to four cubs  

An African white lion being kept at Chamran Park wildlife center in the city of Karaj, west of Tehran, has recently given birth to four rare cubs.

Beholding majestic mountains of Tehran: a hiker’s Paradise

TEHRAN - Tehran's surroundings are blessed with beautiful natural attractions and countryside landscapes such as several parks, lakes and mountains, each offering a unique experience to visitors.

Architectural elements of 12 Tehran churches examined

TEHRAN – A team of cultural heritage experts has examined the architectural elements of 12 historical churches scattered across Tehran province.

What’s in Tehran art galleries

* An exhibition painting by Mahin Monfared is currently underway at Negar Gallery.

A haven for the senses: Tehran hosts rosewater festival

TEHRAN – An annual Golab-Giri festival, which is dedicated to pink roses, is currently underway near Lake Chitgar, western Tehran.

Ancient Iranian relics on show at Matsuoka Museum

TEHRAN – A selection of ancient Iranian relics – handcrafted between the 9th and the 13th centuries – have been put on show at the Matsuoka Museum of Art.

TEHRAN PAPERS:

Proposing regional agreement a joint trick of the West and Westerners

Kayhan reacted to an article written by Ali Vaez and Vali Nasr in Foreign Affairs and criticized it. It wrote: America, which is much weaker than the past and is declining, needs to negotiate with Iran more than ever. It is because Washington is seeing the increasing progress of the Islamic Republic in various fields and the expansion of its influence and authority in the region and the world.

Mashhad establishes sister city link with Karbala

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mashhad has forged a sister city agreement with Iraq’s Karbala to facilitate health tourism and pilgrimage between the two holy cities.

Iran sets up anthropology museum of Baluchi people in Mombasa

TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in Kenya has established an anthropology museum in Mombasa aimed to spotlight the cultural heritage and arts of Baluchi people who migrated eastern coasts of the Dark Continent centuries ago.

INOTEX 2023 kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN - The 12th International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX 2023) opened at Tehran’s Pardis Technology Park on Tuesday and will run until May 12.

New hotels to open in Tehran 

TEHRAN –Four hotels are planned to be inaugurated in Tehran province within two months, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Tehran-Riyadh détente throws cold water on the Abraham Accords: analysis

TEHRAN - In a commentary on May 2, the Strait Times said the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia “throws cold water on the Abraham Accords.”

Students visit Varamin attractions on fam tour

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Varamin’s tourism directorate took tens of students on a familiarization tour of the ancient Iranian city, which is located southeast of Tehran province.

China Film Week opens in Tehran

TEHRAN – The third edition of the China Film Week opened on Saturday at the Abbas Kiarostami Hall of the Farabi Cinema Foundation (FCF) in Tehran.

Tehran hosting G5 experts meeting on health cooperation

TEHRAN - The 26th G5 High-Level Experts Meeting on Health Cooperation and the 1st Healthcare Leadership and Governance Training Program opened on Saturday in Tehran and will wrap up on Wednesday.