TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Ezatollah Zarghami said that a total of 426 projects within the ministry's three areas will be launched during the 10-day dawn celebrations commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Stated. .
“On the blessed days of Fajr (Dawn of the Ten Days), 426 projects related to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts will be launched across the country, creating 5,182 job opportunities,” Zargami said on Wednesday. stated.
Speaking to reporters after the cabinet meeting, Zargami stressed that these projects will create 5,182 job opportunities across the country.
Zarghami elaborated that the project, worth 91 trillion rials (approximately $182 billion), covers a wide range of initiatives in the cultural heritage, tourism and handicraft sectors.
The initiative aims to not only strengthen the country's tourism infrastructure but also contribute significantly to the economy by creating employment opportunities.
Among the notable highlights, the minister revealed the opening of two five-star hotels in Mashhad and Fars provinces. In addition, smaller projects related to handicrafts and cultural heritage will also be presented during this period.
Zargami further added, “The launch of these projects in the tourism sector will result in the addition of 5,611 beds in accommodation facilities,” emphasizing that these developments will have a significant impact on Iran's tourism infrastructure.
The minister's announcement reflects the Iranian government's commitment to strengthening Iran's cultural and tourism sectors, promoting economic growth, and creating employment opportunities for its people.
groundbreaking decision
Visa exemptions for passport holders from 32 countries previously approved by Iran are scheduled to take effect on February 4.
As previously announced, nationals of designated countries will no longer need a visa to travel to Iran starting February 4, according to the Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs for Consular, Parliamentary and Expatriate Affairs in Iran.
Instead, they only need to buy a ticket to visit the country, Alireza Bigdeli said on Wednesday.
“This move is part of efforts aimed at promoting tourism and easing travel restrictions for visitors from certain countries.”
The official noted that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has communicated enforcement guidelines on unilateral visa exemptions with certain countries to relevant authorities.
“This decision will help stop negative advertising, rumors and fear-mongering regarding Iran,” Zarghami said. “This plan is expected to usher in a new era of tourism development in Iran. A new chapter of prosperity and tourism development that will put an end to negative propaganda and Iranophobia.”
The Visa Waiver Program applies to India, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Indonesia, Brunei, Japan, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. , Serbia, Croatia, Belarus, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Mauritania, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and Seychelles.
Additionally, the Islamic Republic has previously engaged in various forms of negotiations with some countries, including Turkey, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Oman, China, Armenia, Lebanon, and Syria, including unilateral, bilateral, and group visa cancellations, including airport visas. I accepted the cancellation. It was carried out in some cases. This privilege was granted to a group of tourists from Russia on the basis of a mutual agreement between Tehran and Moscow.
The Islamic Republic is expected to benefit from numerous tourist attractions such as bazaars, museums, mosques, bridges, baths, madrassas, mausoleums, churches, towers and mansions, 27 of which are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Registered.
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