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Tashkent forum closes with 166 investment agreements worth €37.6bn

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

More than 10,000 participants, including delegates from 102 countries, examined market access, transport links, green power, digital exports and the policies needed to turn commitments into operating projects.

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UzNIF brings global investors into state-owned enterprises

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The dual London and Tashkent listing attracted more than $2.8 billion (€2.46 billion) in demand and raised nearly $700 million. Attention is now turning to governance standards, company performance and whether the transaction can help deepen capital markets and support future public offerings.

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Can cities keep pace with growing populations?

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Housing, climate resilience and urban development took centre stage at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum, where delegates exchanged ideas and practical solutions for the challenges facing cities worldwide.

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One Turkic Vision: AI, connectivity and a tech-driven future

In partnership with MDQ

Held in the historic city of Turkistan, the informal summit of the Organisation of Turkic States focused on building a shared digital future across the Turkic world.

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From reconstruction to resilience: lessons for future cities

In partnership with World Urban Forum

President Ilham Aliyev says Azerbaijan’s post-conflict reconstruction experience offers lessons in urban planning, infrastructure development and the creation of smart communities from the ground up.

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Ecological summit secures €2 billion for green transition

In partnership with MDQ

The Regional Ecological Summit in Kazakhstan’s Astana brought Central Asian states together to align positions on environmental issues ahead of international negotiations.

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Europe leads on climate as CDP marks 25 years

In partnership with CDP

Some of Europe’s leading companies gathered in Paris to mark CDP’s 25th anniversary, showing how sustainability disclosure is not just good for the planet - it can also boost the bottom line.

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Assessment of sites for future water sport events

In partnership with Azpromo

International officials assess potential venues in Azerbaijan for canoe and rowing competitions, focusing on infrastructure, training and future events while supporting the development of paddle sports.

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International dialogue addresses global challenges

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders and experts gather in Baku for the 13th Global Forum to discuss governance, energy security and cooperation, highlighting the role of dialogue in addressing global challenges.

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Kazakhstan votes for a new Constitution

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan has adopted a new constitution following a nationwide referendum backed by a strong majority, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution.

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Southern Gas Corridor meeting reviews energy cooperation

In partnership with Azpromo

Energy leaders and policymakers discussed supply security, diversification and renewable cooperation, highlighting the evolving role of the Southern Gas Corridor in Europe’s energy strategy.

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Adventure travel is key for tourism, despite geopolitical uncertainty

Many destinations are seeing visitors spend more money and time in search of a more meaningful cultural experience.

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Web Summit Qatar 2026 renews push to build a global tech hub

Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens in Doha with $2 billion in new funding, fresh incentives for entrepreneurs and a fast-growing global tech ecosystem.

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Azerbaijan’s energy role and transition draw attention at Davos

In partnership with Azerbaijan

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Azerbaijan draws attention for its role in European energy supply and its growing focus on renewable energy.

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Morocco showcases investment ambitions at Davos

In partnership with Morocco Now

At Davos, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and Morocco’s delegation promoted the Kingdom as a logistics and industrial hub, a bridge between continents, and a regional leader in renewable energy, aiming to attract greater international investment.

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How Kazakhstan is raising the status of blue-collar jobs

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is promoting working professions among its youth to address a shortage of blue-collar workers.

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Azerbaijan strengthens environmental action for nature protection

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan is responding to biodiversity loss and environmental pressures by expanding protected areas and tackling marine threats to safeguard nature for future generations.

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Doha Forum 2025: Dialogue, Mediation and Global Cooperation

Doha Forum 2025 brought world leaders together to confront rising global tensions, deepen EU–GCC ties and support Syria’s transition. With Qatar’s mediation role in focus, the Forum emphasized moving from dialogue to real results.

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The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions.

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Turkmenistan celebrates 30 years of permanent neutrality

In partnership with the International Conference on Peace and Trust

The International Conference on Peace and Trust hosted in Ashgabat, focused on how the notion of neutrality can help solving conflicts and crisis.

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Doha Forum 2025: From Dialogue to Action

The 2025 Doha Forum gathered global leaders to confront the world’s toughest challenges, highlight Qatar’s growing mediation role, and unveil major development pledges. Under the theme “Justice in Action,” the focus was clear: turning dialogue into real, measurable progress.

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Uzbekistan revives the legacy of islam’s greatest hadith scholar

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan has completed a major restoration of the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex near Samarkand, one of the Muslim world's most revered pilgrimage sites.

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Doha Forum Youth Edition spotlights ‘Justice in Action’

In partnership with Media City

Celebrating its fifth year, the Doha Forum Youth Edition preludes under the theme, ‘Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress. More than 150 youth delegates debate and discuss topics including geopolitics, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy and global security.

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GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts at the MENA region

In partnership with Media City

GSMA’s Mobile World Congress debuts in Doha, Qatar. MWC25 Doha connects regional and international stakeholders across telecoms, government, enterprise, and investment sectors. How has the GCC has become a leading testbed for startups and innovation, powering up the next generation of connectivity?

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WTDC25 in Baku spotlights digital inclusion and global cooperation

In partnership with Azpromo

The World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC25) gathered international policymakers, ministers and digital leaders in Baku to address how nations can build a more secure, inclusive and sustainable digital future.

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Central Asia boosts cultural cooperation at Tashkent Heritage Congress

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Tashkent hosted an international congress “Central Asia: Shared Spiritual and Educational Heritage – Shared Future” at the Center for Islamic Civilization, bringing together representatives from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

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Expo 2025 ends with global dialogue on life and sustainability

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan concluded with a final dialogue on sustainability and innovation. Throughout the event, the Theme Weeks offered a platform for different sections of society to exchange ideas on how to create a better tomorrow.

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Japan leads international mine action push to rebuild Ukraine

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan is leading a global effort to help Ukraine recover from one of the world’s most dangerous legacies of war, millions of landmines contaminating its soil.

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Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s drive for a cleaner, greener future takes centre stage during Sustainability Week, as communities, schools and businesses come together to showcase innovative projects, volunteer initiatives and national sustainability commitments.

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WTM London 2025 spotlights slow travel, culture and sustainability

At World Travel Market 2025 in London, global destinations showcased new trends from slow tourism to sustainable travel and cultural experiences reshaping the post-pandemic industry.

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Uzbekistan opens educational hub for children inside the Center of Islamic Civilization

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, a new educational center inside the Center of Islamic Civilization invites children to explore the country’s rich heritage through technology, storytelling, and interactive learning.

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Global delegates gather in Samarkand as Uzbekistan outlines reforms

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Samarkand hosted UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference outside Paris for the first time in forty years. The gathering showcased global debates on education, culture and technology, and underscored Uzbekistan’s reform priorities.

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AI, emerging tech under the spotlight at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai

From governments to startups to global investors, record crowds flocked from all four corners of the world to GITEX Global in Dubai to get a peek at the latest cutting-edge technology.

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Preserving the past: The return of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is reclaiming and preserving its rich cultural heritage through the work of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent.

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Turkic nations commit to greater global role

In partnership with Azpromo

Leaders of the Turkic states meet in Gabala, Azerbaijan, affirming their growing global influence and commit to stronger economic, cultural, and defence cooperation.

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What went into creating Uzbekistan’s Center for Islamic Civilization?

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

The Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan is taking shape in Tashkent as a cultural and educational project of international scale.

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Azerbaijan Investment Forum showcases new business opportunities

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijan’s first International Investment Forum attracted global investors, emphasising opportunities across energy, tourism, infrastructure, and digital growth.

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A new era for events at the Qatar Events Show

In partnership with Media City

The Qatar Event Show kicked off with a vibrant display of innovation and creativity, uniting industry leaders and visionaries. Attendees engaged in dynamic discussions and explored cutting-edge technology, setting the stage for Qatar’s rise as a global hub for transformative event experiences.

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Over 80 countries gathered in Baku for global security talks

In partnership with Azpromo

Over 80 countries joined the third Baku Security Forum in Azerbaijan, addressing terrorism, cybercrime, disinformation and humanitarian crises in a bid to strengthen cross-border security cooperation.

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Global faith leaders meet in Astana for 8th interreligious congress

In partnership with MDQ

Astana welcomed leaders of the world’s major faiths for the 8th Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, a high-level forum where calls for peace, dialogue, and the protection of religious heritage took centre stage.

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Esports World Cup in Riyadh | FOCUS

In partnership with Media City

Riyadh became a global gaming hub as the Esports World Cup brought together 2,000 players, 200 clubs, and millions of fans.

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Kazakhstan’s Constitution turns 30 with political reforms

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan marks three decades of its Constitution, underlining reforms on governance, human rights and citizen participation in decision-making.

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Bukhara Biennial: Healing through art and culture on the Silk Road

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

The inaugural Bukhara Biennial, themed “Recipes for Broken Hearts”, brings over 200 artists from 40 countries to the Silk Road city, blending art, healing and heritage in Uzbekistan.

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AI, art and inclusion take centre stage at Expo 2025

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, experts explored how AI, creativity and diversity can shape the future of education and peace.

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UN summit in Turkmenistan sets 10-year plan for landlocked nations

In partnership with LLDC3 - Awaza, Turkmenistan

In Awaza, Turkmenistan, the United Nations set a 10-year roadmap to tackle the economic, trade and infrastructure challenges facing 32 landlocked developing countries across four continents.

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