** IRAN DAILY
-- Benefits of railroad development in Iran for regional growth
The expansive and ambitious railroad development initiatives in Iran are proving to be a game-changer not only for the country, but for the entire region. As Iran has plans to invest in expanding and modernizing its railway network, the ripple effects are positively impacting neighboring nations in various strategic and economic ways.
One of the key advantages of Iran’s railroad development is the enhancement of regional connectivity. The efficient transportation of goods and people across borders is vital for economic growth, and a well-connected railway network serves as a lifeline for trade.
-- Iran, China finalizing $2b investment for developing IKIA: CAO
The head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) said a $2-billion investment by Iran and China as a joint venture (JV) for the development of Phase 2 of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) will be finalized soon.
The Chinese side will export materials to Iran needed for manufacturing plane parts and equipment, Mohammad Mohammadibakhsh said.
-- New translations of Imam Khomeini’s works
The Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works has released new translations of his works in French, Italian, Spanish, Urdu and Arabic.
‘Imam Khomeini, A Global Audience,’ a collection of letters written by foreigners and dignitaries to Imam Khomeini from all around the world, was recently published in French, Urdu, Italian and Spanish languages. The collection was previously compiled and published in English and Arabic. The institute has translated and edited more than 10,000 letters for this volume.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- Tehran to Host Poetry Congress on Gaza
A poetry congress focused on the plight of the people of Gaza and Palestine will take place in Tehran.
After Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, a national call was made to collect and compile a collection of poems, the festival’s secretary Hadi Malekpur told a news conference here. Several cultural and literary organizations have joined forces to organize the event, he said.
-- Health Ministry Ready to Dispatch Medical Staff to Gaza
Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has expressed the country’s readiness to send physicians and nurses to the Gaza Strip, which under fierce Zionist attacks.
As the Zionist regime continues brutal strikes on the hospitals across Gaza, Iran is ready to dispatch medical staff to the enclave to help the Palestinian people injured in the Zionist attacks, Einollahi said at a conference held in Mashhad on Tuesday to commemorate the Iranian health society.
-- ‘Selfie With Rostam’ to Debut on Iranian Cinemas
The movie “Selfie with Rostam”, directed by Hussein Ghanaat, will be screened in cinemas across Iran from Nov. 29 by Moloud Filmmakers Media under the leadership of Hoveyze Cinema Complex in Mashhad.
Ghanaat has produced works in children’s cinema such as “Thief and Fairy”, “Topoli and Me”, “Little Heroes” as well as the home television network series “The Demon and the Forehead Moon”.
** TEHRAN TIMES
-- Iran coach Abdi expresses sorrow over loss in 2023 U17 World Cup
- Head coach of Iran's U17 football team, Hossein Abdi, expressed his sorrow over their elimination from the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup.
Iran suffered a loss to Morocco in the 2023 FIFA U17 World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, and Morocco emerged as the winners with a 4-1 penalty shootout victory.
-- Turkmenistan Cultural Week to be held in Iran
The central Iranian city of Isfahan will be hosting Turkmenistan Cultural Week from November 23 to 26.
Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili, the Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan Atageldi Şamyradow, Isfahan’s governor-general Seyyed Reza Mortazavi and several cultural figures are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the event, which will be held in the city’s Art Hall on Thursday.
-- Persian caravanserais: how restoration efforts can drive tourism, cultural preservation
As Iran’s tourism looks to fully recover from the aftershocks of the coronavirus pandemic, a fresh push for the restoration and revival of Persian caravanserais may offer many benefits to the tourism sector. Experts say restored caravanserais provide an authentic glimpse into Iran's rich cultural history on the other hand, and offer much-needed facilities and amenities that can make traveling in Iran more enjoyable and accessible on the other hand.
In that line, the Iranian government has launched a series of initiatives aimed at restoring these magnificent buildings to their former glory. In doing so, they hope to attract more tourists to the country and generate revenue that can be used to maintain the sites for future generations.
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