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...In Persia first arises that light which shines itself and illuminates what is around... The principle of development begins with the history of Persia; this constitutes therefore the begining of history. |
| Iranian Inventors Won Medals in Kuwait Invention Fair |
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| Thursday, 13 November 2008 | |
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Iranian inventors have reportedly won seven gold medals and a special cash prize in the 2nd International Invention Fair in the Middle East. The prize-winning Iranian inventions include innovative technology for modern heart transplant surgery developed by a 12-member group of physicians, new anesthesia and intensive care technology and a self-cleaning anti-bacterial fabric. One of the Iranian inventors also won a USD 7500 cash prize. A 25-member team representing Iran showcased 32 inventions at the exhibition. Inventors from France, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Tunis, Egypt and Iraq are also taking part in the event. Some 23 Iranian inventors had participated in the 1st International Invention Fair in the Middle East held in 2007 to make a high showing in the fields of medicine, engineering, pharmacology and nanotechnology. Iran's Ali-Asghar Beterfan managed to win the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences' second prize in the 2007 exhibition. |