International tourism revenues reached $1.4 trillion in 2023 (1), but due to the inefficiency of the Islamic Republic, Iran did not have a significant share in this market. Although Iranian tourism officials claim to have earned $6 billion from the industry, this figure is not comparable to the income of neighboring countries such as Turkey. […]...

At the entrance of Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, a considerable number of passengers are passing through passport control gates; among this crowd, the number of foreign tourists is often very small. This is in contrast to international airports – even in neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf or Turkey – where the situation […]...

Tourism refers to a collection of activities, services, and industries that provide travel facilities, including transportation, accommodation, food and beverages, retail shops, entertainment, medical services, etc. for individuals or groups who are away from home. It is a dynamic and competitive industry that requires the ability to constantly adapt to the changing needs and desires […]...

The intersection of Seyed Tir and Jomhuri streets in Tehran has another name: “Four Religions Square.” (1) Four Religions Square is where the Christian church, Jewish synagogue, Zoroastrian fire temple, and Muslim mosque are all located on one street. Iran is a land on the Silk Road, where the owners of different religions and beliefs […]...

Tourism or travel is one of the most profitable industries, and despite having abundant natural resources and God-given wealth, most countries in the world still make great efforts to expand this industry in their own country. Despite the fact that the tourism industry generates significant income for countries, what makes it even more important is […]...

On the 25th of Esfand 1366 (March 15th, 1988), while only four days remained until the new year, the city was bustling with people. They had come to the market to buy things for the night of Eid and the city was filled with chatter and excitement. Mothers were holding their children’s hands and buying […]...

Perhaps on February 4, 2004 AD – the day Facebook was born – few people thought this university project would one day cross all borders of the world. This project was created by Mark Zuckerberg and his friends (Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes) at Harvard University; a project that introduced a […]...

These days, discussions have arisen among groups of teenagers and young adults who have an interest in underground music or, in other words, “rap”, regarding the government’s decision to regulate this type of music. In this piece, we intend to delve into the history of rap music, the government’s treatment of artists and their fans […]...

The discussion of “citizenship rights” has had many ups and downs throughout history, starting with political rights in ancient Greece and later evolving into cultural, social, and civil rights. Recently, with the expansion of digital technologies and virtual space, the topic of citizenship rights in the digital and virtual realm has gained attention. For years, […]...

CCTV cameras and their use for monitoring individuals who do not wear mandatory hijab have become a challenging issue. Some consider it as a replacement for the morality police, while others have spoken out against its legality. Hossein Ansari Rad, representative of the first and sixth sessions of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, tells Khat-e-Solh magazine […]...

In recent years, there has been a discussion about the use of surveillance cameras in public spaces in cities, and the Islamic Republic has tried to convince people that these cameras are for identifying and arresting criminals and creating security. In this regard, I spoke with several citizens who live in different cities in Iran […]...

Since legal systems gradually became instruments for exerting individual power over individuals and enforcing obedience to the commands of authority, the nature and use of laws have changed and turned into systems for reflecting the collective will and safeguarding individual rights. Systems based on the rule of law have emerged, increasingly emphasizing the importance and […]...