How Kazakhstan’s Youth Are Blending Tradition with Modernity
ASTANA — While youth around the world live in an era increasingly dominated by global trends and digital influences, the youth of Kazakhstan are redefining what it means to be Kazakh. This...
Kermanshah Expands Tourism Horizons with 50 New Village Destinations
TEHRAN - The Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in Kermanshah province has announced the identification of 50 lesser-known villages with strong tourism potential, aiming to promote rural and nature-based tourism...
Spanish, Belgian broadcasters say Eurovision televoting ‘encourages manipulation’ after Israel’s result at contest
Israeli contestant Yuval Raphael unexpectedly came in second place
‘A system in which everyone can cast up to 20 votes is a system that encourages manipulation,’ says...
Amal Clooney stuns in black at Cannes Film Festival
DUBAI: Lebanese British human rights lawyer Amal Clooney made a head-turning appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this week, wearing a black gown by British designer John Galliano.
IRAN MARKAZ – A Modern Approach to Iranian Tourism
Islamabad - Iran, a land of ancient civilizations, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality, is emerging as one of the world’s most fascinating travel destinations. At the heart of this tourism revolution is IRAN...
ECO Tourism Symposium: Iranian Minister Stresses Need for Renewed Regional Cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister has called for a renewed approach to regional cooperation among the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), emphasizing deeper people-to-people ties and cultural exchange as...
Isfahan Crowned Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025
TEHRAN – The historic city of Isfahan has been officially designated as the Asian Capital of Tourism for 2025 by the Asian Mayors Forum (AMF), in recognition of its rich cultural heritage,...
Trump to sign decree on May 12 to reduce drug prices in the US...
US President stressed that he has been concerned for years about the high cost of drugs
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump intends to sign a decree on...
A Cultural Exchange: Bloggers from Around the World Visit Isfahan
TEHRAN—A number of international social media influencers and bloggers have been invited to visit Isfahan, said the provincial tourism chief on Saturday.
Amir Karamzadeh added that the main reason...
Iran Calls for Collaborative Tourism Strategy at Cairo’s D-8 Conference
Cairo – On Tuesday, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, called for a transformative approach to tourism as a driver of sustainable peace and Islamic civilizational renewal...