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Zayed Sustainability Prize names 33 finalists focused on helping millions
Global projects that aim to solve sustainability challenges including the delivery of clean energy, safe water and quality health care to millions have been named as finalists in the Zayed Sustainability Prize. The 33 finalists were selected from...

Electronic Queue System Launched at Key Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border Crossing
An Electronic Queue Management System (e-QMS) has been launched at the Dostuk border crossing, the primary checkpoint between Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan along the Osh-Andijon road. The initiative, developed through cooperation between the Kyrgyz...

Uzbekistan on the Path to Sustainable Development: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s Initiatives at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly
At the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, the General Debates of the 80th session of the General Assembly took place. Despite being held at a challenging time for international relations, the General Assembly remains the UN’s...

Uzbekistan, Sweden discuss joint projects in migration, environment, reforms
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ASTANA, Oct 2 (Kazinform/APP) : The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan held a meeting with representatives of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency...

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan Power Up Nuclear Energy Ambitions
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are expanding their visions as they move forward with their respective nuclear energy programs. Tashkent is now striving to build larger reactors than originally envisioned, while Kazakh officials are voicing ambitions to...
International Exhibition for Education and Learning Technologies to be held in Tashkent
TASHKENT: The International Exhibition for Education and Learning Technologies – Ta’lim Expo/ISUE will take place in Tashkent on November 10-12, 2026. Uzbekistan is driving sweeping reforms in its education system, one of the key priorities of the...

International Exhibition Aquatherm Tashkent 2025 to showcase its exhibition from October 7 to 9, 2025 at the UzExpoCenter IEC in Uzbekistan’s capital
Participation in the exhibition has already been confirmed by 175 companies and brands representing Azerbaijan, Germany, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, the Republic of Korea, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and the...

Int'l Exhibition Aquatherm Tashkent 2025 to Kick off in Uzbekistan on October 7
The 13th International Exhibition Aquatherm Tashkent 2025 – the leading industry event in Uzbekistan for Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Water Supply, Sanitary Systems, Swimming Pools, Environmental Technologies, and Renewable Energy -...

White paper seeks leadership backing for wildlife conservation initiative empowered by Artificial Intelligence
Emmanuel Koro ,Features Correspondent A white paper from the Los Angeles-based Ivory Education Institute (IEI) released recently, unveils an ambitious proposal that could redefine the future of both artificial intelligence (AI) and wildlife...

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan boost nuclear energy programs
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are broadening their goals as they advance their nuclear energy programs. Tashkent is now aiming to build larger reactors than initially planned, while officials in Kazakhstan are expressing their ambition to gain full...

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Supports Expansion of Global South Utilities in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; September 2025: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has formalized an agreement with “Global South Utilities” (GSU), a UAE-based companies specialised in infrastructure and clean energy project development, to...

IsDB Directors Approve US$1.27bn to Spur Sustainable Devt, Build Resilient Economies in Nigeria, Member Countries
Sunday Okobi Members of Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial number of projects amounting to about US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa and MENA. At their 362nd meeting...

Baku-hosted forum features panel session on ethical responsibility in digital information environment
Baku, September 30, AZERTAC A panel session on “Ethical Responsibility in the Digital Information Environment” was organized as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum in Baku on Tuesday. Addressing the panel session, moderated by Nozima...

Faster, cheaper, and more effective – Mediation gains ground in Uzbekistan’s justice system.
Mediation is emerging in Uzbekistan as one of the most effective tools for resolving disputes. It is not merely a substitute for court proceedings but a process that prioritizes dialogue over confrontation and agreement over judgment. How does...

Uzbekistan plans two VVER-1000s and two SMRs
An agreement to expand the proposed new nuclear plant in Uzbekistan to include two gigawatt units and two RITM-200N small modular reactors was signed at the World Atomic Week International Forum held in Moscow. More than 20,000 people from 100+...

ADFD to support GSU expand its operations in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has formalized an agreement with Global South Utilities (GSU), a UAE-based company specializing in infrastructure and clean energy project development, to enhance the company’s strategic expansion efforts in...
The conference "International Cooperation: A Guarantee for Strengthening Peace and Sustainable Development" was held in Ashgabat
30 September 2025 266 The conference "International Cooperation: A Guarantee for Strengthening Peace and Sustainable Development" was held in Ashgabat On September 30, 2025, a conference entitled “International Cooperation: A Guarantee for...

Climbing the Value Chain: Uzbekistan’s Textile Transformation Through Chinese Investment
As relations between China and Uzbekistan deepen, cooperation is no longer confined to the traditional pillars of energy and infrastructure. The partnership has begun to branch into new and diverse areas, adding layers of complexity and...

Discussions on ethical responsibility held within Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum
13:50 En A panel discussion on "Ethical Responsibility in the Digital Information Environment" has been held as part of the 2nd Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum, Olaylar informs. During the discussion, participants discussed professional ethics...

Baku hosts 2nd Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum
Baku, September 30, AZERTAC The opening ceremony of the 2nd Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Media Forum on the theme "Digital Transformation and Media" has commenced in Baku. Organized by Azerbaijan's Media Development Agency, the Forum will feature...