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Iran’s ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi recently engaged with counterparts from Algeria and Kenya during the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku. Discussions focused on enhancing digital collaboration in areas like smart government, the digital economy, and cybersecurity. Hashemi emphasized Iran’s goals for digital transformation and proposed collaboration in space technology and communication infrastructure. Meetings with Algerian Minister Sid Ali Zerrouki included discussions on AI and undersea cables, while talks with Kenyan Minister William Gitau centered on cybersecurity and data networks. Hashemi also met ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin to discuss enhancing global cooperation in emerging technologies and digital services.
During the national Environmental Education Day in Tehran, the Department of Environment emphasized the importance of environmental education for public responsibility. Head of the DOE, Shina Ansari, advocated for early education to foster eco-consciousness, while Education Minister Alireza Kazemi stressed integrating environmental awareness into curricula. He highlighted the urgent need for action against environmental degradation and outlined measures like vocational studies and public education initiatives. World Environmental Education Day, celebrated annually on January 26, aims to raise awareness and encourage participation in conservation efforts, fostering a culture of sustainability to address global environmental challenges.
The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (ICAI 2026) will be held in Tehran, Iran, on February 8-9, 2026, hosted by Shahid Beheshti University under the theme ‘AI for All.’ The event aims to bring together students, experts, and researchers globally to discuss innovations in AI across various fields, including healthcare, robotics, and data mining. Pre-conference events such as an AI Game Jam and an exhibition will facilitate collaboration between academia and industry. Iran’s advancements in AI research have led to improved international rankings, with ongoing government efforts to enhance AI infrastructure and readiness in public services.
Iran’s Agriculture Minister, Gholamreza Nouri Qezeljeh, appointed Ali Teymouri as the country’s representative to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) to address the urgent issue of desertification. Iran faces severe challenges from drought and desertification, with 61% of its land classified as arid or semi-arid. Strategies to combat sand and dust storms include enhancing collaboration with neighboring countries and implementing collective agreements. Desertification, driven by climate change and human activities, threatens sustainable development. Teymouri’s appointment reflects Iran’s commitment to sustainable practices and collaboration to combat this critical environmental issue and secure a resilient future.
Officials from Iran and Venezuela met in Tehran to discuss a collaboration on nanotechnology, aiming to utilize Iran’s expertise in this field. Key participants included Emad Ahmadvand from the Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council and Venezuelan officials. They emphasized ongoing educational cooperation, highlighted successful training courses conducted by Sharif University, and planned advanced laboratory courses in Iran for Venezuelan researchers. Discussions included organizing scientific conferences, publishing joint articles, and indexing Venezuelan research in international databases. The collaboration seeks to apply nanotechnology across various sectors and is supported by Iran’s significant advances and leadership in the field.