Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
August 2015
Wes Craven, Director of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream', Passes Away
Wes Craven, the influential director known for 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream', has died at 76 after battling brain cancer. His innovative contributions…
Jahangiri's Defense Against Ahmadinejad is 'Ready'
Eshaq Jahangiri has prepared his defense against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's complaint regarding accusations of defamation and falsehoods. This legal battle highlights the ongoing tensions between the…
Electricity 'Dumping'? Dispute Between the Ministries of Energy and Oil
The Iranian Oil Minister has requested the cessation of cheap electricity exports, accusing the Energy Ministry of dumping. This dispute highlights the inefficiencies in Iran's…
When the Minister of Economy Calls Iran's Banking System 'Sick'
Iran's Minister of Economy, Ali Tayebnia, has described the country's banking system as 'sick' due to significant debts and liquidity issues. He emphasized the urgent…
Iranian Official Consults with Russia on Sukhoi 30 Fighter Jets
An Iranian official has consulted with Russian leaders about Sukhoi 30 fighter jets, while negotiations for the S-300 missile defense system face ongoing obstacles. The…
The Impact of Increased Audiences on the Quality of Iranian Theater
The 14th Iranian Critics and Theater Writers Association festival highlighted concerns over the declining quality of Iranian theater despite an increase in audience size and…
Efforts to Register Darabgerd as a World Heritage Site
Efforts are underway to register the ancient city of Darabgerd and its mud wall as a UNESCO World Heritage site and in the Guinness World…
Zangeneh Reports Lack of 'Sufficient Resources' for Investment in Oil Industry
Iran's Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh announced a severe lack of investment in the oil sector due to plummeting oil prices, which have fallen from $108…
Del-Awaz and Azad University Deny; Shajarian Not Set to Sing for Rafsanjani
Reports claiming that Mohammad Reza Shajarian was commissioned to create a composition in honor of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani have been denied by both Azad University…
Islamic State Blows Up Ancient Temple in Palmyra
The Islamic State has destroyed the Temple of Baal Shamin in Palmyra, Syria, causing significant damage to this UNESCO World Heritage site. This act follows…
Islamic State Dismembers Body of Syrian Archaeologist
The Islamic State has dismembered the body of Khaled al-Asaad, an 82-year-old archaeologist who was beheaded for protecting the archaeological sites of Palmyra. His family…
Nasrin Sotoudeh: I Have Been Threatened with Death, Acid Attacks, and Mutilation
Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent Iranian lawyer and human rights activist, has reported receiving multiple threats of violence, including death and acid attacks, amid her ongoing…
Barak: Netanyahu Considered Military Attack on Iran's Nuclear Sites Three Times
Ehud Barak revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu considered military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites in 2010, 2011, and 2012, with significant internal debate and opposition from…
Jimmy Carter's Cancer Has Spread to His Brain
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that cancer has spread to his brain, and he will begin radiation therapy. At 90 years old, Carter reflects…
Interview with Nasrin Sotoudeh Regarding Her Summons to Evin Prosecutor's Office
Nasrin Sotoudeh has been summoned again to the Evin Prosecutor's Office regarding charges in her case. This summons, although resembling a defendant's summons, did not…
Artillery Exchange Between North and South Korea at Their Border
North and South Korea exchanged artillery fire along their heavily militarized border, escalating tensions significantly. The conflict arose after North Korea demanded the cessation of…
Addition of Kurdish Section to Persian Literature Textbook in Kurdistan
Kurdistan Province will introduce a Kurdish section in the Persian literature textbook for high school students starting next academic year, with support from the Ministry…
Iranian Navy Engages Pirates in Gulf of Aden
The Iranian Navy successfully repelled two pirate attacks on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, marking the 186th confrontation with pirates. The…
Tehran Lacks Centralized Crisis Management Authority in Case of Earthquake
Iranian officials express concerns about the lack of a centralized crisis management authority in Tehran, especially in light of recent earthquakes. Experts warn that a…
Minister of Culture: Friday Imams and Judiciary Also Involved in Concert Cancellations
Iran's Minister of Culture announced the cancellation of 9 music concerts, attributing the issue to opposition from Friday Imams and the judiciary. This highlights ongoing…
Mostafa Tajzadeh Released on Leave from Evin Prison
Mostafa Tajzadeh, a prominent reformist political figure and former deputy minister, has been granted temporary leave from Evin Prison after years of imprisonment under harsh…
Risk of Destruction of the Genome of 100 Fish Species in Iran Due to Lack of Funding
The Iranian Fisheries Science Institute has extracted the genome of over 100 fish species for identification and registration but faces a risk of destruction due…
Twitter Removes 140-Character Limit on Direct Messages
Twitter has lifted the 140-character limit on Direct Messages, increasing it to 10,000 characters. This change aims to enhance user engagement and attract more users,…
Afkhm's Reaction to Obama's Remarks: It's American Policies That Need to Change
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Marzieh Afkhm, criticized U.S. President Obama's call for changes in Iran's leadership and policies, labeling it as repetitive and asserting that…
Explosion in a bookstore in Urmia leaves one dead
An explosion in a bookstore in Urmia resulted in one death and four injuries, attributed to personal disputes between the perpetrator and the bookstore owner.…
Continuation of the Trial of Khadija Ismayilova, Colleague of Radio Free Europe
Khadija Ismayilova, a jailed journalist from Azerbaijan, is facing trial on charges of financial abuse and tax evasion, which she claims are politically motivated. The…
Member of Urmia Lake Revival Headquarters: Americans Say Water Transfer from Elsewhere is Not a Solution
An Iranian delegation learned from American experts that transferring water from Armenia and Georgia to revive Urmia Lake is not a viable solution. Instead, they…
Larijani on Mehdi Hashemi's Farewell Film: It Was to Undermine the Judiciary
Sadeq Amoli Larijani criticized Mehdi Hashemi's farewell film as an attempt to undermine the judiciary following Hashemi's imprisonment for serious crimes. This statement highlights the…
Dust Storm in Hamoun Shuts Down Markets and All Offices in Sistan
A severe dust storm in the Sistan region has led to the closure of markets and government offices, as officials express concern over air quality…
Minister of Science: The Case of Illegal Scholarships Has Been Resolved
The Iranian Minister of Science announced that the case of illegal scholarships has been resolved, allowing most students to continue their studies, except for 36…
Kerry Criticizes Two Democratic Representatives' Stance Against Iran Deal
John Kerry has publicly opposed the arguments of two senior Democratic representatives, Chuck Schumer and Eliot Engel, who are against the Iran nuclear deal. He…
Senior Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer Opposes Nuclear Agreement
Senator Chuck Schumer has publicly opposed the nuclear agreement with Iran, becoming the first Democratic senator to do so, while Eliot Engel, a Democratic representative,…
Explosion in Eastern Iraq Disrupts Electricity Transfer from Iran
A bomb explosion in eastern Iraq has disrupted electricity transfer from Iran, worsening the country's ongoing electricity shortages amid a heat wave. Iraqi officials blame…
Memorial Ceremony for the 70th Anniversary of the Hiroshima Atomic Bombing
The 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing was marked by a memorial ceremony where Hiroshima's mayor urged world leaders to work towards nuclear disarmament.…
Israeli President: Netanyahu's Opposition to Iran Deal Has Isolated Us
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's strong opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, claiming it has isolated Israel internationally. Rivlin expressed concern over…
Zarif: It is good for the U.S. to take advantage of this historic opportunity
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif calls for the U.S. to seize a historic opportunity for diplomacy following the nuclear agreement. He emphasizes that past U.S. policies…
On the Anniversary of the Hiroshima Bombing, Japan Calls for the Destruction of Nuclear Weapons
On the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Japan's leaders called for global nuclear disarmament, with representatives from around the world attending the ceremony. The…
Strike of 5,500 Stone Cutting Units in Iran in Protest Against Value Added Tax
5,500 stone cutting units in Iran have gone on strike to protest the enforcement of a value-added tax, which they believe contradicts a prior agreement…
Health Minister: 5 Trillion Toman Insurance Debt Delays Doctors' Bonuses
Iran's Health Minister Hassan Hashemi announced that the significant debt owed by insurance companies has delayed doctors' bonuses for six months, affecting many physicians. The…
Global Oil Prices Hit Lowest Level in Four Months
Global oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels in four months due to oversupply concerns and OPEC's decision not to cut production. The strengthening…
Denial of the Presence of Zarif's Son at the Wedding of the U.S. Secretary of State's Child
The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied reports that Mohammad Javad Zarif's son attended the wedding of the U.S. Secretary of State's child, labeling the claims as…
The Doors of the 'Death Crypt' Are Opened to You
A hotel in Lewiston, Maine, is offering guests the chance to stay in a real crypt that served as a priest's grave for over a…
Ronda Rousey; Cinema, Modeling, and Championship in the World's Toughest Sport
Ronda Rousey quickly defeated her opponent in a UFC match, igniting controversy due to comments made about her father's suicide. She is celebrated as a…