Almaty to Become UN’s New Digital Hub
The new centre will bring together and promote digital solutions that can benefit countries across Asia and the Pacific. The centre is scheduled to open in 2027.
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UN Establishes International Day for Safe AI at Tajikistan’s Initiative
The UN General Assembly has established the International Day for Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.
Turkmenistan and WWF Join Forces to Protect Endangered Wildlife
Turkmenistan and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have signed a memorandum of cooperation on environmental protection.
Two Central Asian Countries Named Among the Top Destinations for Solo Adventure Travel
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan have been named among the top 10 destinations for solo adventure travel in 2026, according to international travel platform Much Better Adventures.
Kazakhstan develops a tool to forecast demand for new air routes
The developers analyzed data from 200 million flights over the past five years, along with around 170 airline reports, to build the system.
Kazakhstan Unveils Solar-Powered Off-Grid Charging Station for EVs
Astana unveils a fully off-grid solar-powered EV charging station that operates independently of the city’s power grid.
Kyrgyzstan Issues Silver Coin for the World Nomad Games
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has issued a new silver collector coin, “Taigan Jarysh.”
Kazakhstan Holds First Elections for the New Qurultai
On August 23, 2026, Kazakhstan held its first elections for the Qurultai, the country’s new unicameral legislative body.
Uzbekistan Welcomes a New World Craft City
Traditional Iroqi embroidery has brought international recognition to Shahrisabz. The city has been named a World Craft City.
Ashgabat to Host International Children’s Chess Tournament
The first international Kids Expo–Chess Cup will take place in Ashgabat on August 19–20. Young chess players from more than 15 countries are expected to take part in the tournament.
100 more schools join Turkmenistan's Green School programme
Another 100 schools have joined the Green School programme in Turkmenistan. The initiative now includes 120 schools nationwide.
Khiva Enters the Guinness World Records Thanks to Its Melons
The international melon festival Kovun Sayli 2026, held in Khiva, has set a world record. It has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records for hosting the largest melon tasting, with the highest number of melon varieties sampled at a single event.
Games of the Future 2026 in Numbers: Highlights from the Tournament in Astana
More than 800 athletes from over 50 countries, 453 million views, and nearly 29,000 spectators. Astana has wrapped up the Games of the Future 2026, one of the world's largest international tournaments combining digital and traditional sports.
Tajikistan Plans New Projects with Starlink
The Tajik government has unveiled a proposal showing how it plans to use Starlink satellite internet across the country.
What Have Archaeologists Found in Ancient Kuva?
A joint archaeological team from Uzbekistan and China has uncovered the remains of a defensive wall and ancient cultural layers at the ancient city of Kuva.
Kazakhstan hosts the first-ever world university team chess championship
Almaty has become the venue for the final stage of the first-ever FIDE World University Team Chess Championship, marking another milestone in Kazakhstan's growing role on the global chess stage.
Uzbekistan Seeks India's Participation in Mining Projects
The parties discussed cooperation in the mining and metallurgical industries, as well as new joint projects during the Uzbekistan–India Business Forum in New Delhi.
Issyk-Kul Hosts Formula 1 H2O for the First Time
The races took place from July 31 to August 2 near the village of Bayet on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.
Tajik School Student Wins Four Gold Medals at International Olympiads
Zafarjon Raupov, a student at Secondary School No. 18 in Khujand, won gold medals at the prestigious UniCEP JEO-SEO and XCEL International Competitions, held in Australia.
Samarkand-2028 Satellite with AI Module Developed by Uzcosmos to Launch on August 5
The Samarkand-2028 hyperspectral satellite is scheduled to launch on August 5 from a sea-based platform off the coast of China's Shandong Province.
'Slavic Caravan' sets off: First block train launched between Uzbekistan and Belarus
The first direct block train, Slavic Caravan, departed on 30 July from Orsha-Vostochnaya station in Belarus for Chukursay station in Uzbekistan. The service marks the first practical outcome of the agreements reached during the state visit of the President of Uzbekistan to Belarus on 9 July 2026.
Kosherbayev and Rubio Discuss Strategic Partnership and President’s G20 Visit
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss bilateral cooperation, preparations for the Kazakh president’s visit to the United States for the G20 Summit, and the current situation surrounding the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).
Apple Pay Becomes Available in Tajikistan
Starting July 28, holders of eligible cards can use their iPhone, Apple Watch, and other Apple devices to pay for purchases.
Uzbekistan is digitizing its environmental data
On July 28, Green University launched the national ECODATA platform, designed to integrate biodiversity data and information on protected natural areas.