Iran’s High Council of Cyberspace ratified a document on the establishment of an online user authentication system late Saturday. During a council meeting attended by President Hassan Rouhani,…
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<p>Read the latest news about Iran's technology industries, from startups, mobile networks, innovative companies and e-commerce.</p>
ICT infrastructure development projects worth 1.7 trillion rials ($15.5 million) were inaugurated in the northern provinces of Mazandaran and Gilan on Thursday.
The closing ceremony of the 25th International Exhibition of Electronics, Computers and e-Commerce (Elecomp 2019) was held in Tehran on Wednesday, announcing the winners of a competition held on…
Legal experts, former bankers and CEOs of Iranian startups converged at Khatam University in Tehran on Wednesday to help devise solutions to overcome regulatory hurdles facing local tech firms…
In line with the government's efforts to upgrade ICT infrastructure in underdeveloped parts of the country, President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated numerous projects via video conference on Monday…
Iran’s capability in detecting and thwarting cyber threats has tripled following the establishment of cybersecurity project codenamed Digital Fortress (Dejfa in Persian), a deputy ICT minister…
Tehran Municipality took Iran E-Commerce Union to court on Monday over “illegally” issuing permits to local ride-hailing companies Snapp and Tap30. Mohammad Rahmani, the union’s lawyer, told…
An innovation factory was inaugurated in Machine Sazi Arak Company, located in Markazi Province, on Saturday. The factory is a fruit of collaboration between MSA, Vice Presidential Office for…
Iran will put three satellites into orbit before the current Iranian year ends in March 2020, Iranian Space Agency’s chief said. In an interview published on ICT Ministry’s website, Morteza…
To promote technological firms and startups, the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare has reached an agreement with the Electronic Support Fund for Research and Development,…
A scheme is being rolled out in Iran to replace electricity paper billing with cellphone text messages in a few months. As per the scheme, a database of users’ cellphone numbers is being…
GSMA Association says Iran is among the fastest growing countries in the Middle East and North Africa region and the world in terms of developing mobile communications. The trade body…
The government-owned Iran Post company has unveiled its new logo, as part of a push to shake up the state-controlled postal operator to meet modern-day needs and standards. Since Mohammad Javad…
An Iranian delegation will visit China later this year to discuss the expansion of bilateral tech ties to bolster collaborations between innovative knowledge-based companies and startups.
UNIDO has held talks with the Iranian Information and Communications Technology Ministry’s top brass to help Iranian startups establish a foothold in neighboring countries.
Isfahan Chamber of Commerce hosted a tech and startup event over the Iranian weekend, as part of a push by organizers of Iran Web and Mobile Festival to expand its reach to provinces. During…
Tehran Municipality has filed a lawsuit against Iran E-Commerce Union, arguing that the latter has illegally issued permits to online taxi firms like Snapp and Tap30, and demanding the…
More innovation centers have been set up in Iranian metropolises over the past few years, in line with effort to support startups and knowledge-based companies. Most recently, tech authorities…
A total of 650 billion rials ($5.5million) have been allocated to upgrade the ICT infrastructures in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi in the current Iranian year (started March 21).…
Several communication projects were kicked off in the cities of Khorasan Razavi during the ICT minister's recent visit to the province.
Tabriz will soon host a digital economy park as part of efforts to boost technological development, spread awareness , disseminate information and help curb the country’s reliance on highly…
The National Library and Archives of Iran has entered into an agreement with the Vice Presidential Office for Science and Technology to establish an innovation and technology center in library…
Pressured by the harsh US sanctions, Iranian businesses are turning to innovative smart solutions to cut overheads and boost efficiency.
A total of 6.7 million video gamers live in Iranian villages, accounting for 24% of the total number of Iranian players. A nationwide survey conducted by Digital Games Research Center (DIREC)…
To accelerate the country's march toward developing new technologies, Iran is expanding its tech ties with other countries.
