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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud with Khaju Bridge overhead in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A cat sits on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A cat sits on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the Game Island located on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Women sit on a sidewalk along the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch beneath Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Two boats, tied to a pole, sit stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Two boats, tied to a pole, sit stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

People collect dried branches on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

An old damaged boat sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Old tires are left stranded near metal poles on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Yellow plastic road barriers are left stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Yellow plastic road barriers are left stranded on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

People spend time and walk on Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A crow walks on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A man uses his phone as a soldier looks at the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch while standing on Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A man walks on Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view shows the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud through a brick arch in the wall of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the dried-up river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Crows walk on the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the 9th Kingdom of Spain Business Career Achievement Award to the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez (c), together with the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente (2I), at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the 9th Kingdom of Spain Business Career Achievement Award, together with the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente (r), at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the 9th Kingdom of Spain Business Career Achievement Award to the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez (c), together with the Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente (d), at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Felipe VI presents the XIX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the award ceremony of the IX Kingdom of Spain Award for Business Career Achievement, at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, on December 1, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). In this edition, the award was received by the honorary president of Galletas Gullón, María Teresa Rodríguez, a company that was founded in 1892 and which she led from 1983, after the death of her husband, José Manuel Gullón, until her retirement in 2019. Galletas Gullón is today the only family-owned cookie company that remains in the sector with a turnover of more than 300 million euros per year and a presence in more than 120 countries. In addition to her outstanding business career, María Teresa Rodríguez has promoted philanthropic initiatives in the field of education, employment generation and community development. Photo by Diego Radames/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A view of Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A boat, tied to a pole, sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A boat, tied to a pole, sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Swan-shaped pedal boats sit stranded next to a pier on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A boat, tied to a pole, sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Iranian women walk along Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge on the Zayanderud, on the dried-up riverbed of the river in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Discarded tires and bags of garbage litter the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM