Tag: Tourism
Iran calls for nationwide oral history program across all 31 provinces
TEHRAN – Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts has called for a national program to record and document oral history across all 31 provinces, saying the initiative is essential to preserving the country’s historical and cultural memory.
Experts highlight Lut Desert geopark bid, Kerman’s geological and natural attractions
TEHRAN – Experts have highlighted the potential benefits of establishing a UNESCO Global Geopark in Iran’s Lut Desert, saying the initiative could promote sustainable tourism, create local jobs and strengthen protection of the region’s unique geological heritage.
Spouses of six countries’ ambassadors named honorary tourism envoys of Hamadan
TEHRAN – The spouses of ambassadors from Denmark, Romania, Mexico, Uruguay, Nicaragua and Armenia, along with Romania’s ambassador to Iran, have been named honorary ambassadors for cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts in Iran’s western province of Hamadan.
National Museum of Iran pays tribute to renowned archaeologist Yousef Majidzadeh
TEHRAN – The National Museum of Iran has expressed its profound sorrow at the passing of Yousef Majidzadeh, one of Iran’s most distinguished archaeologists, whose research made significant contributions to the study of the country’s prehistoric cultures and early civilizations. Majidzadeh died in France on October 19, 2026, at the age of 90.
Samarkand summit calls for greater investment in children’s well-being
SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan – Hundreds of policymakers, international officials and child welfare advocates gathered in the historic Uzbek city of Samarkand on Wednesday for a global summit aimed at making children’s health, education and protection a greater priority for governments.
Iran and Uzbekistan: Where shared history comes alive in Tashkent
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – As an Iranian journalist visiting Tashkent, I found myself looking at the huge Islamic Civilization Center from two perspectives. I was a visitor discovering the depth of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage. I was also an Iranian looking for familiar traces of a civilization that has never respected the borders drawn on today’s maps.
Iran, Greece reaffirm interest in expanding cultural heritage cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran and Greece have reaffirmed their interest in expanding bilateral cooperation in cultural heritage protection, with senior officials discussing joint projects, research initiatives and closer cultural ties between the two countries.
Tehran, Islamabad seek to expand tourism ties through easier group visas, Silk Road tours
TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have discussed measures to expand tourism cooperation, including facilitating group visa issuance, improving cross-border infrastructure and developing joint tours focused on the Silk Road and medical tourism.
Who Owns Iran’s Mining Giants?
Accounting for 44% of Iran’s national iron ore output in 1402, four mining powerhouses reveal two contrasting governance models across the domestic steel value chain: complex cross-shareholding networks driven by institutional funds, and concentrated direct asset control spearheaded by private conglomerates.
Feast of grapes: A harvest tradition and travel experience in Iran
TEHRAN – Held between August 21 and September 21 in different grape-growing regions of Iran, the feast of grapes is a traditional harvest celebration with roots believed to date back around 3,000 years.