Tehran exhibit to showcase ceremonial vehicles used in Qajar to Pahlavi eras

TEHRAN--The exhibition ‘Ceremonial Vehicles of Iran; A Narrative from Qajar to Pahlavi eras’ will open at Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex’s Automobile Museum of Iran (also known as the Historical Car Museum of Iran) on December 7.

Tehran signals renewed regional engagement as ECO Cooperation enters ‘new horizon’

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has said constructive dialogue with member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) has opened “a new horizon” for regional collaboration, marking what he described as a pivotal moment for cultural, tourism and economic synergy between the member states.

Archaeology students tour historical monuments in Varamin plain

TEHRAN – A group of archaeology students from the University of Tehran visited several major historical and religious sites across the Varamin plain on Monday.

Tehran hosts 2nd Intl. Symposium on Family, Future, Sustainable Bonds

TEHRAN – The Second International Symposium on ‘Family, Future, Sustainable Bonds’ was held on Monday, with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf attending the event.

Tourism minister delivers Pezeshkian’s message calling for enhanced ties with China

TEHRAN--Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri has delivered a message from President Masoud Pezeshkian to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, which emphasized the need to further strengthen relations between the two countries in cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts.

Rayan intl. AI, programming contest wraps up

TEHRAN – The final round of the Rayan international artificial intelligence and programming contest was held on Friday at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, with participants from 25 countries.

‘Narrators of Ancient Iran’ extended after popular demand

TEHRAN - Due to “its great success”, the exhibition “Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum” has been extended for one month and will now remain open to the public until December 21.

Tehran’s 1st school equipped with solar panels opened in presence of S. Korean ambassador

TEHRAN- The first school equipped with solar panels was inaugurated in Tehran's District 12 on Monday. During the opening ceremony, it was announced that any school wishing to move towards installing solar panels will receive 50 percent support from the district municipality.

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India’s return to America’s embrace

TEHRAN - Shargh, in a commentary, analyzed the major oil and gas deal between India and the United States.

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.

Anger grows in Tehran over renewed Western pressure on nuclear program

TEHRAN – Iranians are reacting strongly to a draft anti-Iran resolution expected to be circulated at this week’s meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors.

Tehran-Kuala Lumpur direct flights resumed

TEHRAN — Iran Airtour has resumed direct flights between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur after a three-year suspension, the Iranian embassy in Malaysia said on Saturday.

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.

Tehran, Riyadh vow to deepen cultural, tourism ties

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Monday that tourism could strengthen ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, as he invited his Saudi counterpart to attend the upcoming Tehran International Tourism Exhibition.

Iran tourism minister meets Chinese, Iraqi counterparts at UN Tourism General Assembly

TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.

Beijing’s ambassador: Gilan offers strong potential for investment in tourism, economy

TEHRAN — Beijing’s ambassador to Tehran has said that Gilan province, in northern Iran, possesses rich natural resources and significant economic and tourism attractions, making it an appealing destination for Chinese investors.

Time Museum hosts children for water festival

TEHRAN - A group of children and their families attended a water festival held on Friday at Tehran’s Time Museum also known as Tamashagah Zaman.

Tehran to hold Children and Adolescent Tourism Exhibition

TEHRAN-- Investing in children's tourism leads to increased creativity and field education for children. The Children and Adolescent Tourism Exhibition will be held from November 10 to 14 at Tehran's Milad Tower.

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.

10 beautiful cities you should visit during travel to Iran

TEHRAN--Iran stands out as a land where urban life is deeply intertwined with centuries of history, spirituality, and stunning natural diversity.

Intl. Iranology congress to be held in Tehran and Shiraz in mid-November

TEHRAN – An international Iranology congress, organized by the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization and the Iranology Foundation, will take place in Tehran and Shiraz from Nov. 15 to 18.

Iran seeks joint UNESCO recognition with Iraq for Al-Mudhif heritage

TEHRAN - Iran is negotiating with Iraq to be added as a co-partner to the UNESCO listing of the traditional craft and technology of Al-Mudhif building, which Iraq registered on the organization’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023, an Iranian heritage official said.

Austrian airline to resume Tehran–Vienna flights

TEHRAN – Direct flights between Tehran and Vienna is set to be resumed early Monday, Nov. 3, after months of suspension, according to officials at Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Iran, Tajikistan seek UNESCO label for Cyrus Cylinder, famed as world’s first charter of human right

TEHRAN – Iran and Tajikistan have jointly submitted a draft resolution to the 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference seeking recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as a global symbol of early human rights and cultural diversity.