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UNAMA head highlights importance of women in science to tackle challenges

On the occasion of International Day of Women in Science, UN Special Representative for Afghanistan Roza Otunbayeva on Sunday emphasized the importance of empowering women and girls in science to tackle both national and global challenges.
“Empowering women and girls in science in Afghanistan unlocks half of the nation’s potential to address pressing challenges like climate resilience and sustainable development,” Otunbayeva said. “We must push for this empowerment today, and every day.”
Secondary school and university education is suspended for girls in Afghanistan by the Islamic Emirate.
UNESCO has also stressed the importance of participation of women in science, “breaking stereotypes and challenging biases.”
“Let's embrace diversity and empower women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for a brighter, more inclusive future!” it said.
The Islamic Emirate says that efforts are being made to provide opportunities for knowledge acquisition for all regardless of gender.
“International day of science is important for both women and men. Science is a part of today's life, and at the right time, efforts will be made to provide everyone with the opportunity to acquire knowledge. If the suitable conditions are created, Allah willing, it will be resolved,” said Zabihullah Mujahid, a spokesman for the Islamic Emirate.
The US Embassy Kabul also said on X that Afghan women and girls need to be recognized for being just as capable as anyone in science if given a chance.
“Empowering women and girls in science contributes to a brighter future for Afghanistan,” the embassy, which is based in Doha, said.
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Management of Kabul Serena Hotel handed over to German firm

A German company, "Cinderella International Group," has assumed management of the Kabul Serena Hotel as of February 1, AFP reports.
The company has renamed the hotel to "Grand Kabul Hotel" and officially began overseeing its operations at the start of February.
Aaron Azim, CEO of the German firm, confirmed that a 10-year management contract has been signed with the Islamic Emirate for the hotel’s administration.
Azim, who holds dual Afghan-German citizenship, did not disclose the financial value of the contract.
He further shared that his company has been active in Afghanistan for 20 years, focusing primarily on road construction and mining projects.
Previously, the Islamic Emirate announced that the hotel’s management had been handed over to an international firm with substantial expertise in hotel management but withheld the company’s identity.
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Iran enforces stricter laws on employment of illegal immigrants

Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said on Thursday that the country has enforced stricter laws on the employment of illegal immigrants.
According to IRNA, Momeni told reporters that since March last year, about 1.1 million illegal foreign citizens have been repatriated to their country with the coordination of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Pointing out that some deported illegal foreign nationals return to Iran, he stated: "Plans in the areas of physical and electronic border closures have been prioritized to minimize the number of returns."
Momeni emphasized that employing illegal foreign nationals deprives Iranians of many job opportunities, therefore, labor laws have been implemented more strictly in this regard and violating employers will face action.
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IEA says it has control of Afghanistan embassy in Ankara

A foreign ministry official in Kabul said on Thursday that the Islamic Emirate's diplomats at the Afghanistan embassy in Ankara provide consular services and represent the country.
Earlier, the Afghan embassy in Ankara said in a statement that all diplomats appointed by the previous government would end their missions from February 6, 2025, adding that the embassy was handed over to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Zakir Jalali, director of the third political department of the Afghan Foreign Ministry, said on X that the Afghan embassy in Ankara continues to operate and is at the service of citizens and other visitors.
"Citizens should be assured that consular services and representating duties are carried out by the diplomats of the Islamic Emirate in the embassy with transparency, responsibility and full commitment," he said. "Changes in diplomatic personnel are common in diplomatic missions.”
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