Arak

VIDEO: Arak, a historical city with Qajar architecture

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – The historical city of Arak, located in central Iran, is one of the metropolises of the country, which was established during the Qajar dynasty. The city is filled with numerous historical and natural monuments, making it a wonderful tourist destination in the heart of Iran.
2019-04-06 15:48
By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak’s tourist attractions

ARAK, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Arak is one of the metropolises of Iran located in the central province of Markazi. The city, established during the Qajar dynasty, owns numerous historical and natural monuments, making it a wonderful tourist destination in the heart of Iran.
2019-04-04 21:42
By: Behnam Yousefi

People of Arak getting ready for Nowruz

ARAK, Mar. 16 (MNA) – People of Arak, Markazi province, are doing preparations and shopping for marking Nowruz and the new Iranian calendar year 1398 (staring March 21).
2019-03-16 14:45
By: Behnam Yousefi

Snowman festival in Shazand sky resort

ARAK, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Heavy snowfall and freezing weather have swept across the country in the past days. Citizens of Shazand, near Arak, Markazi province, enjoyed a snowman festival in Sahzand’s sky resort on Friday.
2019-02-02 14:16
By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak hosts nationwide mountain bike races

ARAK, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Nationwide mountain bike races started in two ‘downhill’ and ‘cross-country’ levels in Arak, Markazi province, on Nov. 11 and will end on Nov. 13.
2018-11-12 11:49
Grape Festival in Markazi province

ARAK, Oct. 21 (MNA) – A ‘Grape Festival’ was held in Hazaveh Village, Arak county of Markazi province, where farmers mainly offered different types of grapes and related products.
2018-10-21 10:58
Iran-Uzbekistan trade volume to hit $1bn

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev announced that increasing trade volume exchange with Iran to $1 billion is among top priorities of the Uzbek government.
2018-10-16 10:12
Envoy calls for establishing direct Iran-Uzbekistan flight

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev said that common history and culture has paved the way for increasing tourism cooperation but lack of direct Iran-Uzbekistan flight is a major problem which hinders the process.
2018-10-15 15:32
Uzbek envoy:

Uzbekistan keen on expanding economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Uzbekistan Ambassador to Iran Bakhodir Abdullaev said his country is keen to expand bilateral ties and boosting cooperation with the Islamic Republic.
2018-10-14 16:44
Switzerland eyes broadening business ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Swiss Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Markus Leitner said that his country is ready to bolster and strengthen its trade and business relationship with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2018-09-30 14:55
By: Behnam Yousefi

Iran’s largest motocross trail opens in Arak

ARAK, Sep. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of Sacred Defense Week (marking eight years of Iraqi imposed war against Iran in 1980-1988), the country’s largest motocross trail was inaugurated in Arak, Markazi province in the presence of senior provincial officials.
2018-09-28 15:20
By: Behnam Yousefi

Arak hosts seasonal flowers exhibition

ARAK, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Arak seasonal flowers exhibition is underway in the industrial town of Arak and it will be open to visitors for the next thirty days.
2018-09-13 13:07
UN official hails Iran’s role in spreading peace in world

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Maria Dotsenko, the UNIC Director in Iran said on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been a bold contributor to pro-peace activities of the UN in the world.
2018-07-16 19:09
Indonesia eyes increased economic coop. with Iran: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Indonesian ambassador to Iran Octavino Alimudin said on Tuesday that Indonesia is eager to boost trade and economic relations with Iran.
2018-06-19 20:43
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Tulips Festival in Arak

ARAK, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Tulip Festival is ongoing in Arak, Markazi province.
2018-03-31 10:49
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Huge rallies in Arak backing Islamic establishment, slamming riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – All walks of people of Arak, the capital city of Markazi Province, hit the streets on Wednesday morning to voice support for the Islamic Establishment, condemn riots, and call for economic reformations.
2018-01-03 20:46
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Fire outbreak at Mighan Wetland

ARAK, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A huge fire hit Mighan Wetland in central Iran on Friday morning and increased concentration of air pollutants in the nearby city of Arak before it was contained after several hours. Mighan Wetland is located in 15km North-east of Arak, the capital of Markazi Province, Iran.
2017-12-23 11:04
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Arak hosts national festival of tribes, nomads

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Representatives from 31 provinces of Iran showcase their tribal and ethnical rituals at the national festival of tribes and nomads in Iranian central city of Arak.
2017-12-20 14:35
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Saffron harvest in Arak

ARAK, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Farmers start harvesting Saffron in Markazi province.
2017-10-29 15:46
France's Alstom to sink €1.2bn into Iranian rail industry

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Alstom Rail transport company of France has announced the plan to invest 1.2 billion euros in Arak Pars Wagon by finance.
2017-09-05 19:03
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Arak under snow

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Heavy snow has whitened Arak in Markazi province, giving special effects to its nature.
2017-02-14 11:35
JCPOA wins advantages for Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli argued for the nuclear deal of Iran-5+1, JCPOA, in the face of internal criticism against the agreement.
2017-01-13 14:50
President Rouhani:

Global contest for investing in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the government has made great efforts to open the chain of sanctions from hands and feet of the country's economy and to create the conditions for trade and interaction with the world.
2016-10-23 14:40
Pres. Rouhani in Arak on provincial tour

ARAK, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian president Hassan Rouhani arrived in Arak, Markazi province, on Sunday as part of his provincial tours across the country.
2016-10-23 10:54
8-millennial man’s skeleton goes on public display

ARAK, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Arak Museum of Antiquities has put the skeleton of an 8-millenial man unearthed during excavations in Shazand earlier this month.
2016-09-28 16:32
By: Fatemeh Abedi

7,500-year-old skeleton unveiled in Shazand

ARAK, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The 7,500-year-old skeleton of an adult man discovered in Shazand in central Iran was unveiled today on the third day of Tourism Week, in Chahar-Fasl Museum of Arak, Markazi province.
2016-09-28 15:10
By: Tirdad Kadkhoda

Horse beauty, riding contest in Arak

SORKHEH KOOH, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Horse beauty and riding contest was held in Sorkheh Kooh in Arak, Markazi province.
2016-09-25 12:48
Traditional ceremony ‘Ghaliboran’ festival held

ARAK, Jul. 25 (MNA) – A festival in Markazi Province’s Khomein has featured traditional ceremony where weavers finish weaving carpet in special wooden frame, also known as ‘dar’ of the carpet; local government officials also attended.
2016-07-25 22:33
Arak to host 3 prestigious intl. exhibitions simultaneously

ARAK, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The First Intl. Exhibition of Aluminum Industry will be held in Arak, Markazi Province, concurrent with exhibition of rail and building industries.
2016-07-05 14:56
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Iranian women prepare Gushfil in Ramadan

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Goshfil is a traditional sweet cooked more during Ramadan in different cities of Iran. In these photos women in Arak, Markazi province, prepare these sweets at home for the fast people.
2016-06-12 12:52