Armenia to host Iranian knowledge-based delegation

TEHRAN –Supported by the vice-presidency for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, a delegation of Iranian knowledge-based firms will be dispatched to Armenia to showcase the latest technological accomplishments of the country and explore markets for Iranian products.

Iran aims to promote women’s economic, social empowerment: VP

TEHRAN – Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, has stated that the current administration focuses on empowering women in social and economic areas, as well as improving their access to social services and facilities through implementing certain national programs.

Intl. congress on health in emergencies, disasters to be held

TEHRAN –Tehran will host the tenth international congress on health in emergencies and disasters from November 23 to 25.

Iranian team grabs gold medal at INO 2024

TEHRAN – Isfahan University of Technology, representing Iran, won the gold medal at the second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO 2024), which was held from October 17 to 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

UNDP honors Iranian recipient of Equator Prize 2024

TEHRAN –In a ceremony held by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, Miras Parishan Kazeroon (MPK), an Iranian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), was honored as one of the winners of the prestigious Equator Prize 2024.

Women hold over 24% share of inventions in Iran

TEHRAN –According to Zahra Behrouz-Azar, the Vice President for Women and Family Affairs, women account for more than 24 percent of inventions in the country, compared to the global average of 17 percent.

Iranian female scholars shine in BRICS startups contest

TEHRAN –Four Iranian women namely Azam Karami, Mahvash Abyari, Marzieh Ebrahimi, and Seyedeh Fateme Hosseini have been chosen among the winners of the BRICS Women’s Startups Contest 2024.

Environmentally friendly streetlights installed in refugee settlements

TEHRAN –The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in cooperation with the National Organization for Migration (NOM), has installed 3,601 solar-powered streetlights across 11 settlements and four neighborhoods with large refugee populations in Iran to respond to safety concerns in an environmentally friendly and climate-safe way.

Iran taking part in 2nd Intl. Nanotechnology Olympiad

TEHRAN –The second International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) is being held from October 17-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with participants from Iran.

Solduz wetland hosting white-fronted geese

TEHRAN –The first flock of lesser white-front geese has been spotted in Solduz wetland in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province.

'Antimicrobial resistance, a silent pandemic'

TEHRAN –Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest challenges in the health sector. Known as a silent pandemic, AMR is capable of affecting the whole world in the not-too-distant future, the head of the health ministry’s division of communicable disease control has said.

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Safe driving, a social responsibility

TEHRAN –The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is held on the third Sunday in November each year, falling on November 17 this year.

WIPO 2024 releases Iran’s ranking based on GII report

TEHRAN –The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the Global Innovation Index (GII) report based on which Iran’s innovation capabilities are ranked in seven criteria that include institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business sophistication, knowledge and technology output, and creative output.

Tehran, Ashgabat discuss ways to foster ties in ICT

TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Thursday in Ashgabat, Iranian and Turkmen officials explored the potential for expanding joint efforts in information and communication technology (ICT).

Academy of Sciences of Iran elected as AASSA vice-president

TEHRAN –The Academy of Sciences of Iran has been elected as the vice president of the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).

Winners of Science Promotion Award honored

TEHRAN – The winners of the 25th edition of the Science Promotion Award were announced and honored on Thursday, the last day of Science Promotion Week.

DOE discusses environmental issues with UNFCCC, ECO

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), in separate meetings with Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Asad Majeed Khan, the secretary general of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), have explored ways to boost international and regional cooperation.

One thousand Afghan prisoners to be repatriated

TEHRAN – Iran is planning to send over a total of 1,000 Afghan prisoners back to their home country within the next two months.

Iran to mark Antimicrobial Resistance week

TEHRAN –Health ministry is planning to observe Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week from November 18 to 24 to highlight avoiding the irrational prescription of antibiotics.

‘COP29 decisions should help reduce climate change impacts’

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said the decisions that will be adopted by the representatives of the countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, should contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change.

Bill on women's dignity yet to be approved

TEHRAN –It has been four years since a bill on protecting women’s dignity against violence was first submitted to the parliament for approval. However, the bill is still in the process of beig approved.

Iran targets world’s 12th spot in science production by 2027

TEHRAN –Despite ongoing sanctions, Iran is planning to elevate the country's ranking for scientific productions from currently 17 to 12 by 2027.

29 Iranian universities on ShanghaiRanking GRAS 2024

TEHRAN –ShanghaiRanking has placed 29 Iranian universities on the 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) from more than 1,900 out of 5,000 universities across 96 countries and regions.

National HIV testing campaign underway

TEHRAN –The health ministry is conducting a monthlong national HIV testing campaign to raise public awareness and identify cases of the disease.

Leading scientific figures honored

TEHRAN –The 9th edition of the national program to honor leading scientific figures was held in Tehran on Sunday by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF).

Qatar ready to cooperate with Iran to address SDSs

TEHRAN – Qatar’s newly appointed ambassador in Tehran Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mohammad Al-Sharif has announced that his country is completely prepared to collaborate with Iran in the fight against sand and dust storms (SDSs).

Community-based rehabilitation covers 95% of rural population

TEHRAN – Some 95 percent of the country’s rural population with about 450 thousand people with disabilities are covered by a community-based rehabilitation program.

GII 2024: Iran moves up in technology output, business sophistication

TEHRAN – According to the 2024 edition of the Global Innovation Index (GII) report, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ranking in knowledge and technology output, as well as business sophistication has improved from 55 and 117 in 2023 to 49 and 110 in 2024, respectively.

COP29 an opportunity to condemn sanctions on Iran’s environment

TEHRAN –While the main focus of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, is to develop funds to help nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, illegal US sanctions have denied Iran’s access to the needed technologies and financial resources.