The Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration ceremony on December 9, 1984, was a significant event, attended by President Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials. The president’s presence underscored the importance of this technological advancement for the country’s development. During the ceremony, Khamenei emphasized the need for Iran to embrace modern technologies to achieve progress and self-reliance in various fields, including media and communication.
The event also highlighted the collaborative efforts of Iranian engineers, technicians, and media professionals who had worked tirelessly to implement the computer typesetting system. Their success demonstrated Iran’s capability to integrate cutting-edge technology despite the economic and political challenges of the time, including the ongoing Iran-Iraq War.
The Impact on the Iranian Press
The adoption of computer typesetting technology by the Information newspaper had a profound impact on the Iranian press. As the first newspaper in the country to use computers for production, it set a benchmark for others to follow. Over the following years, many other Iranian newspapers and publishing houses began transitioning to computer typesetting systems, leading to widespread modernization of the industry.