** IRAN DAILY
-- Iran remains world’s 10th largest steelmaker: WSA
Iran retained its global ranking and remains among the top 10 steel producers in the world, according to a report of the World Steel Association (WSA). Iran produced 30.6 million tons of crude steel last year and managed to maintain its place as the world’s 10th largest steel producer, IRNA reported on Monday.
In the meantime, the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), affiliated to the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, stood in 20th place among the world’s top steelmaking companies.
-- Iran’s lithium find is a potential game changer
The discovery of a lithium mine in Iran and its potential implications for the global production of lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles is still one of the topics discussed in the world media.
According to Iran’ Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade (IMT), the deposit holds 8.5 million tons of the rare element, which is often called “white gold” for the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry. Should the estimate be accurate, that would make the deposit the second-largest known lithium reserve in the world after Chile, which holds 9.2 million tons of the metal, according to the US Geological Survey.
-- Iran aims to commercialize heavy water, nuclear achievements
The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said that some countries are looking to buy Iran’s heavy water, adding that the commercialization of Iran’s nuclear advancements is on the agenda.
Behrouz Kamalvandi pointed out in a radio interview on Monday that the country’s heavy water is priced at more than 1,000 dollars per liter, adding, “All is grist for the mill”. Admitting that “all the ruckus is understandably about uranium enrichment now,” the official warned against overlooking other areas where the nuclear industry can leave a significant impact, including nuclear medicine, agriculture, and industry.
** KAYHAN INTERNATIONAL
-- Qatar, Iran Cooperate on Maritime Transportation
The chairman of the Iran-Qatar Joint Chamber of Commerce Adnan Musapour said that ports and maritime cooperation between Iran and Qatar will significantly develop maritime transportation in the region.
Joint maritime and port cooperation between the two countries has fallen into oblivion, Musapour said, calling for serious support of the government for joint investment in the port and maritime sector.
He pointed to the key and constructive role of the private sector in realizing most economic objectives and urged the government to throw its weight behind this sector, especially in the field of maritime transportation.
Iran and Qatar have the potential to boost their ties in all fields especially ports and maritime cooperation, he said, adding that the high capabilities of the private sectors should be used optimally in this regard.
-- Knowledge-Based Firms to Help Underdeveloped Areas in Iran
Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology Ruhollah Dehghani said Monday that as many as 300 Iranian knowledge-based companies would attend an exhibition to introduce their capabilities in eradicating poverty in under-developed areas.
The official said that an exhibition dubbed “AbadIran” or “Development of Iran” aimed to introduce the capabilities of knowledge-based companies to eradicate poverty in under-developed areas across the country will be held in Tehran.
-- Baghdad Reports Agreement With Tehran on Demining, Railway
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced an agreement with Iran for demining and building a rail network.
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced an agreement to clear the border areas between the two countries of landmines planted during the eight-year war imposed by Saddam’s Baath regime on Iran and to establish a rail network with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
** TEHRAN TIMES
-- Mazhari becomes first Iranian woman to compete in WSG
Setareh Mazhari became the first Iranian woman to compete in the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games (WSG). The 33-year-old trailblazer represented Iran in the competition, which was held in El Sunzal/La Bocana in El Salvador.
The 2023 World Surfing Games served as the 2024 Olympic Games qualification, with four slots up for grabs for the Games. “I am an Iranian girl,” Mazhari said. “You can name me Mona or Shahla, the pioneers of surfing in Iran as women in 2013. You can name me Rana, the first champion of Iran Surfing National Championships in 2019. You can name me Azade or Zahra, the first Iranian girls who ever competed in international events, in the Asian Surfing Championships in 2019.
-- Dubai gallery showcases Iranian calligrapher’s “Endless Beauty”
Urbanist Art Gallery, a major art center in Dubai, is showcasing works by Iranian calligrapher Sanaz Alborzi in an exhibition entitled “Endless Beauty”. Over 20 calligraphic paintings presenting Kufic script motifs are on view at the exhibit, which will run until June 21. The artworks have been produced between 2015 and 2023.
A Ph.D. student of Islamic art history at Istanbul University, Alborzi also organized an exhibition and a workshop in the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal on June 3 in Logos Hope, the world’s largest floating book fair, which remains in each port for about two weeks and opens the gangways to thousands of visitors each day.
-- Isfahan’s Qalamkari gains global status
Isfahan’s art of Qalamkari has earned a global status bestowed by the World Council of Handicrafts.
“After the art of Minakari (enameling), it is Isfahan’s second handicraft field being registered by the World Council of Handicrafts,” Majdodin Taj, who presides over the Handicraft Union of Isfahan, said on Monday.
Taj said a great deal of effort should be dedicated to registering Iranian handicrafts. “Because there are plagiarisms in some Iranian art disciplines by other countries, we must take actions to help inscribe all handicraft fields that are active in the country.”
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