Hossein Simayi Sarraf
Minister of Science
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View Timeline →Universities in Iran Begin New Academic Year with Ceremony in Tehran
The new academic year in Iran commenced with an opening ceremony at Shahid Beheshti University on October 12, 2026, attended by key officials including President…
Iran Anticipates Return of Iraqi Students as Flight Disruptions Resolve
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, announced that flight disruptions between Iran and Iraq are expected to be resolved soon, allowing Iraqi…
UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering Established at Kharazmi University
The UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering was inaugurated at Kharazmi University by Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Hossein Simaei-Sarraf and…
Iran's Science Minister Warns AI Could Lead to 'Invisible Dictatorship'
Iran's Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has raised concerns about the potential for artificial intelligence to lead to an 'invisible dictatorship' as its use in data…
Iran's Minister of Science Leads Delegation to UNESCO AI Summit in Riyadh
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei Saraf, has traveled to Riyadh leading a delegation to participate in UNESCO's artificial intelligence summit. This…
Benefactors Donate $100 Million to Enhance Educational Facilities in Iran
Over the past two years, benefactors have donated more than 200 trillion rials (approximately $100 million) to enhance educational facilities in Iran, as reported by…
Iraq and Iran Aim to Strengthen Academic and Scientific Cooperation
Iraqi officials met with Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, to discuss enhancing academic, scientific, and technological collaboration between the two countries.…
Iran Advocates for UNESCO Framework to Protect Scientists from Military Attacks
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, proposed at a global conference that UNESCO member states create an international framework to protect scientists…
Iran and Pakistan Discuss Enhancing Scientific Collaboration
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Pakistan's Federal Minister for Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, have discussed enhancing scientific and academic cooperation…
Iran's Science Minister Attends ECO Meeting in Islamabad
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has arrived in Islamabad to attend the 6th Meeting of Science Ministers of the Economic Cooperation…
Seven Technology Transfer Centers to Boost Rural Development in Iran
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, announced the upcoming launch of seven technology transfer centers aimed at boosting rural development. This initiative…
Iran and Cuba Strengthen Academic Ties
Iran's Minister of Science, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Cuba's Minister of Higher Education, Walter Baluja García, have emphasized the importance of enhancing academic and educational ties…
Iran and Turkey Explore Enhanced Scientific Cooperation
Iran's Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, met with Turkey's Minister of National Education, Yusuf Tekin, to discuss enhancing scientific and educational cooperation…
Pakistan and Iran Discuss Joint Scientific Collaboration
Pakistani Minister Wajiha Qamar proposed the establishment of a joint scientific working group with Iranian Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf. This collaboration aims to enhance scientific cooperation…
Iran's Minister Showcases Scientific Strength at TETZ 2026 Despite Sanctions
Iran's Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, spoke at the TETZ 2026 summit, emphasizing the nation's scientific capabilities despite ongoing sanctions. This highlights…
Iran Proposes Initiatives to Strengthen SCO Scientific Collaborations
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, has proposed three initiatives aimed at strengthening academic and technological cooperation among universities in the Shanghai…
Minister of Science Condemns Attacks on Universities as Red Line Violation
Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, condemned attacks on universities, labeling them as a violation of red lines. He emphasized that these…
Iran and Russia Strengthen Scientific Cooperation
Iran's Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf and Russia's Science Minister Valery Falkov discussed enhancing scientific and educational collaboration between Iran and Russia. They focused on increasing…
Iranian Student Protests Continue; Minister of Science: The Issue is Not Political
Protests at the University of Tehran continue following the murder of student Amir Mohammad Khalighi, with students demanding accountability and expressing concerns over security. The…
Minister's Apology and Dormitory Director's Resignation; Students Continue Protests
On February 16, Iranian Minister of Science apologized following the death of a Tehran University student, leading to protests by students demanding accountability. The protests…