Marking the occasion of Nowruz-e Darya (Sea Nowruz) and the beginning of the Maritime New Year (31 July), the Director of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark described this cultural tradition as a living heritage that continues to strengthen the enduring relationship between people and the sea, remaining vibrant and deeply rooted in the life of Qeshm Island.
By a decree issued by Adel Peighami, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Qeshm Free Zone Organization, Dr Ebrahim Rostam Gurani has been appointed Director of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark. The decree also expressed appreciation to Sajjad Eshgarf for his dedication and valuable service during his tenure in the role.
The Director of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark announced that construction of the Visitor and Information Centre at Chahkuh Gorge Geosite has reached 30 per cent completion. The project, with an investment of more than IRR 120 billion, is being implemented to strengthen tourism infrastructure and enhance visitor services at one of the Persian Gulf's most renowned geotourism destinations.
Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Presents the 5th "From Waste to Wonder" Competition to Celebrate International Plastic Bag Free Day
International Plastic Free Day raise awareness about the impact of plastic waste
The 2nd Conference on Development to the Power of Childhood
18 th International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition was held in Tehran International Permanent Fairground
World Handicrafts Day
Workshop on Empowering Anthropological Museums
The first traditional wooden lenj (dhow) designed for tourism, named Aurora—meaning "the dawn of hope"—was ceremonially launched during a community celebration in Gouran Port on Qeshm Island.
Challenges of Governance, Management, and Sustainable Conservation in Geoparks Monday, 26 May 2025
On International Museum Day, Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Museum was awarded third place among the country's large museums in the 17th National Museum Awards of Iran, in the category recognising accessibility for people with disabilities and disabled veterans.
"Goran"; The rebirth of a wooden lenj in the heart of Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Thursday, 22 mAY 2025. AT 16- 18 PM Gouran
Effective 31 May 2025, the updated admission fees apply to the following Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark geosites: Stars Valley Tandis-ha Valley Chahkooh Gorge Namakdan Salt Complex Qeshm Island UNESCO Global Geopark Museum Admission Fees • Iranian Visitors: IRR 300,000 • International Visitors: IRR 3,000,000
