Iran opens new chapter with 114 Airbus planes deal TEHRAN — Iran said on Sunday that it would buy 114 Airbus planes to revitalise its ageing fleet, in the first major commercial deal the country has announced since the lifting of sanctions under its nuclear agreement, the country said at the weekend. Transport Minister […]
Hassan Rouhani visits Rome as Iran seeks new business deals with EuropeIran President Hassan Rouhani flew into Italy on Monday looking to reap the economic and political dividends from the lifting of international sanctions imposed over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme. Rouhani will also visit the Vatican and France on his first overseas trip since […]
Band-e Kaisar a Roman ancient arch bridge in Shushtar The Band-e Kaisar (Caesar’s dam), Pol-e Kaisar (“Caesar’s bridge”), Bridge of Valerian or Shadirwan was an ancient arch bridge in Shushtar, Iran, and the first in the country to combine it with a dam.Built by a Roman workforce in the 3rd century AD on Sassanid […]
Soltanieh Dome the Second one’s in the World The Mausoleum of Oljaytu was constructed in 1302–12 CE in the city of Soltanieh, the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty, which was founded by the Mongols. Situated in the province of Zanjan, Soltanieh is one of the outstanding examples of Persian architecture and a key monument […]
Vinci seals Iran airport expansion dealVinci Airports, a major player in the aviation sector which manages the development and operations of 25 airports worldwide, has signed a memorandum of understanding for the expansion of two airports in Iran. The airport in Mashhad, which recorded 8.2 million passengers in 2014, is located in the northeast of […]
Islamic tourist cruise to connect Iran, Oman and India MUSCAT: An Islamic tourist cruise connecting Iran, Muscat, Salalah and Mumbai is expected to be launched in 2016, said a representative of an Iranian shipping company. An initiative is being studied with the support of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation to launch an Islamic leisurely […]
