Tag: Society
Qeshm, Taining Geoparks partner for natural heritage, sustainable development
TEHRAN – Iran’s Qeshm Island Geopark and China’s Taining Geopark have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help protect geological and natural heritage, while promoting sustainable development and supporting local communities..
GII 2026 places Tehran 65th among top 100 science and technology clusters
TEHRAN – The Global Innovation Index (GII) has ranked Tehran as the world’s 65th-largest science and technology (S&T) cluster this year, according to a report released by the UN’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Some 75 foreign companies attending Pharmex intl. exhibition 2026
TEHRAN – A total of 547 knowledge-based firms, including 75 foreign companies, are participating in the 8th Pharmex international exhibition being held in Tehran from September 8 to 10.
World Alzheimer’s Month: early dementia diagnosis matters
TEHRAN – September, observed as World Alzheimer’s Month, provides an important opportunity to raise awareness among the public and healthcare professionals about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, their various aspects, and the challenges they present.
Iran proposes regional action plan to preserve Caspian seal
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has submitted a draft regional action plan aimed at preserving the Caspian seal to the Secretariat of the Tehran Convention for consideration at the ministerial meeting of the Caspian littoral states.
From rainwater to figs: Estahban’s tradition of sustainable cultivation
Fars province in southern Iran, home to more than 75% of the country’s fig cultivars and around 17% of the world’s, is one of the most important centers of rainfed fig production.
Tehran, Hanoi discuss ways to bolster scientific cooperation
TEHRAN — Ehsan Qaboul, head of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’s Center for International Scientific Cooperation, and Nguyen Luong Ngoc, Vietnam’s ambassador to Iran, have discussed opportunities to strengthen and expand scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.
Iranian students achieve milestones at international Olympiads despite war
TEHRAN – Talented Iranian students have achieved remarkable success at international Olympiads, winning 13 medals and securing the championship title at the International Physics Olympiad despite the numerous challenges posed by the US-Israeli war against the country.
Mustafa Foundation launches blockchain platform for global scientific support
TEHRAN – Mustafa Science and Technology Foundation unveiled a new platform powered by blockchain technology on Saturday to enable Muslims around the world to participate more easily in programs and projects of the Foundation.
Iran shakes with 80 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 80 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 29 to September 4, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.