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Iran VP Pledges Support for Kenyan Knowledge-Based Firms

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has offered to share the experience of the domestic knowledge-based and innovative companies with their peers in Kenya.

Iran Opens ‘House of Innovation and Technology’ in Kenya

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari has officially inaugurated the Iran House of Innovation of Technology (IHIT) in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

‘US Expected to Release Iran’s Frozen Assets to Be Used in Fight against COVID-19’

The Iranian government spokesman has urged the new US administration to release Iran’s frozen assets, so that Tehran can use them to fight the coronavirus pandemic and buy food and medicines for its citizens.

Iran Approves Russian Vaccine for COVID-19: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the country has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine and plans to both import it and produce it, giving the country a tool to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Iran, Russia Sign Information Security Cooperation Pact

Highest-ranking diplomats from Iran and Russia signed an information security agreement that entails closer interaction between Tehran and Moscow in cyber-security activities.

Iranian High-Tech Firms Offer Their Products and Services in Kenya

A delegation of Iranian high-tech companies, headed by Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, has travelled to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi for talks on business collaboration between the two sides.

Environmental Hazards Jeopardizing Iranian People’s Social Health: Rouhani

The Iranian president says having a healthy environment is a social right and one of the fundamental principles of citizens’ rights, but environmental problems imperil social health and security.

Iran Launches Phase Three of Tests on Quantum Key Distribution

Iran has launched phase three of tests on quantum key distribution (QKD), a secure communication method which implements a cryptographic protocol involving components of quantum mechanics.

Five Iranians Killed in Avalanche on Turkish Border: Foreign Ministry

In a Monday statement, Saeed Khatibzadeh said their bodies have been recovered and will be transferred to Iran after the necessary arrangements are made. “Based...

Iran Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – January 25

Iran has confirmed 98 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 57,481.

Iran, Armenia to Establish Technology Exchange Centre

Iran and Armenia are to enhance cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) of both sides and to establish a joint technology exchange centre.

Iran to Run 3rd Test on Quantum Transmission of Data

Iran is to carry out the third experiment on the safe quantum transmission of photons from the International Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to the Milad Tower, a landmark in the capital, Tehran.

Iran’s Government to Facilitate Visit of Foreign Entrepreneurs

The Iranian government is considering the facilitation of the visit to Iran of foreign entrepreneurs working with Iranian knowledge-based companies through issuance of business and technology visas.

Iran Constructing Sci-Tech Park at iLand City

Work is underway to construct a science and technology park in the newly-established commercial and entertainment township of iLand, southwest of Tehran.

No Iranian City in ‘Red’ State: COVID-19 Official

The spokesman for Iran’s National Coronavirus Headquarters says no town or city across the nation is in a “red” state, which is the highest-risk state as far as COVID-19 outbreak is concerned.

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest Since June 7

Iran has confirmed 69 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest figure since June 7, 2020, increasing the overall death toll to 57,294.

Iran to Conduct Closer Monitoring to Stem New COVID-19 Surge

Iran’s president has called on authorities to more closely monitor citizens’ compliance with health protocols to conain a possible new peak in coronavirus infections and deaths.

Iran Reports Lowest Single-Day COVID-19 Deaths in 10 Days

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 75 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the lowest since January 12, increasing the overall death toll to 57,225.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Rises to 57,000: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 84 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 57,057.

Clinical Tests for Iranian-Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine Begin

The Iranian health ministry has announced that clinical tests have begun for a coronavirus vaccine jointly developed by Iran and Cuba.

Iran Confirms 87 New COVID-19 Deaths in 24 Hours

Iran's Health Ministry has confirmed 87 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 56,973.

Iran-Kenya B2B Meeting: 30 Iranian High-Tech Firms Due in Nairobi for Business Talks

A delegation of over 30 Iranian high-tech companies is going to visit Kenya on January 27, 2021, for bilateral talks with their Kenyan counterparts

Three Innovation Centres Inaugurated in Iran’s Qom

Three creativity and innovation centres have become operational in the city of Qom in central Iran.

Iran Gov’t Assures Knowledge-Based Companies of Continued Support

 Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has highlighted the administration’s backing for the knowledge-based and digital economy, pointing to a rise in the number of technology parks and startups in recent years.

Iran, China to Hold Meeting of Women’s Cultural Dialogue

Female officials from Iran and China are going to hold the fourth session of cultural dialogue on Tuesday.

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