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The UNCTAD’s Technology and Innovation Report 2025 reveals that Iran has advanced to 72nd among 166 nations, gaining one spot since 2022. The report emphasizes the importance of inclusive AI development, highlighting three key areas: infrastructure, data, and skills. Iran excels in research and development, ranking 35th globally, but faced declines in skills and ICT sub-indices. The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024 shows improvements in knowledge output, business sophistication, and market sophistication, while overall ranking fell from 62nd to 64th. Iran remains second in Central and Southern Asia, indicating notable progress amid fluctuating rankings in innovation capabilities.
The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Iranian Fishery Organization (IFO) are enhancing their collaboration to preserve Iran’s aquatic resources and biodiversity in the northern and southern seas. Key strategies discussed include protecting natural habitats like corals, restoring damaged coastal areas, and conserving mangrove forests. They also reviewed fishing regulations in the Sea of Oman, emphasizing compliance for fishing permits. Additionally, the DOE announced a comprehensive data bank on over 5,000 marine species to support biodiversity efforts. Ongoing initiatives include coral restoration, wetland registration, and monitoring marine environments, aiming for sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems.
Iran is advancing in the medical sector, showcased by six companies participating in the Health Asia International Exhibition in Karachi from October 23-25. The Iranian pavilion highlights achievements in infertility treatment, medical kits, laparoscopy, and pharmaceutical innovations. Morad Nemati-Zargaran, Iran’s commercial attaché, discussed collaboration with Pakistan’s Drug Regulatory Authority. Iran aims for self-sufficiency in medical production, with over 70% of equipment and all standard hospital beds manufactured domestically. The country exports approximately $20 million in medical equipment annually to over 60 countries, demonstrating its growing influence in the global market and commitment to innovation in healthcare.
TEHRAN – Zahra Behrouz-Azar, Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, is attending the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing on October 13-14. This event, co-hosted by China and the UN, coincides with the 80th anniversary of the UN and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women. Participants, including heads of state and international leaders, will discuss global challenges and review progress in women’s empowerment. Behrouz-Azar aims to enhance international cooperation and share Iran’s achievements, emphasizing women’s representation in decision-making roles and the importance of gender equality for sustainable development worldwide.
A powerful earthquake measuring over 6.0 struck Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province on August 31, resulting in a tragic death toll of 2,205 and over 3,600 injuries, with many still trapped under rubble. The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) swiftly provided humanitarian aid, being the first nation to respond. Over 6,700 homes were destroyed, displacing tens of thousands. Iran dispatched essential supplies, including food and blankets, and expressed readiness to assist further. The humanitarian crisis has drawn international support, with organizations urging increased aid to help Afghanistan recover from this devastation, as many villages face catastrophic losses.
At the second International Mathematics Olympiad in Turkmenistan, Iranian students excelled, winning seven bronze medals among over 230 participants from 15 countries. The event, held from April 21 to 26, promoted international scientific collaboration. Thirty-one Iranian students represented their country, with medalists including Mohammad-Javad Kamali Kalati and Mahsa Abron. Additionally, Iranian students earned two silver and two bronze medals at the Turkic International Mathematics Olympiad, ranking fourth overall. In robotics, students from the Iran University of Science and Technology achieved first place at the FIRA Open competition, while also securing five gold medals at the International Science and Invention Fair.