Astana May Host the First Meeting of a New AI Organization
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has proposed holding the inaugural meeting of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Astana.
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Uzbekistan unveils initiative to attract global tech companies
Uzbekistan has unveiled Enterprise Uzbekistan, the International Digital Technology Centre. The initiative is designed to serve as a new platform for international tech companies and attract foreign investment.
Heat Above 40°C: How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
Temperatures above 40°C have become an increasingly common feature of summer. Heatwaves are affecting Central Asia, Southern Europe, the United States and many other regions around the world.
Why Central Asian Universities Are Gaining Ground in the Global Sustainability Rankings
When global university rankings are mentioned, QS World University Rankings and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings usually come to mind. Both primarily measure academic reputation, research performance and teaching quality. Yet another international ranking takes a very different approach, focusing on how universities contribute to society rather than how they perform in academia alone.
Central Asian Schoolgirls Earn Spots on a North Pole Expedition
Schoolgirls from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are among the winners of the international educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026.
Uzbek University Becomes Part of the Global Innovation Platform 8Foundry Alliance
Nizami National Pedagogical University has joined the international innovation cluster 8Foundry Alliance. The partnership will enable the university to expand cooperation with European universities and research centers, while providing students and researchers with access to new international projects, academic exchange programs, and collaborative research opportunities.