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.
Kazakhstan Prepares for the Era of Humanoid Robots
In Astana today, experts are discussing what the future with robots could look like. On August 19, the QAZBOT Robotics Forum 2026, dedicated to humanoid robots and artificial intelligence, is taking place at the alem.ai center.
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.