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Central Asia

India signs 10-year agreement with Iran to operate at Chabahar Port

Iran and India signed a landmark agreement on May 13 to collaborate on the Chabahar Port for the next 10 years.

More than 108,000 evacuated as floods hit Kazakhstan

Temporary shelters currently accommodate 6,586 individuals, including 3,197 children

UAE’s AD Ports partners with Kazakhstan Railways and KazMunayGas to boost connectivity and maritime capabilities in Central Asia

UAE's AD Ports Group is partnering with Kazakhstan Railways and KazMunayGas for projects aimed at transforming Central Asia's connectivity and industrialization.

IAEA says 13 new countries ready to harness Nuclear Power

The IAEA anticipates about 13 countries are set to initiate nuclear power production soon, potentially doubling the global number of nuclear reactors.

French President Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen ties and secure uranium supply

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Kazakhstan as part of a two-day tour of Central Asia, marking a significant diplomatic move to strengthen partnership with Kazakhstan and secure uranium supply. The French leader met Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the...

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev secures third term with promises of reforms and economic growth

Running against three relatively unknown candidates, Mirziyoyev secured an impressive 87% of the vote in recent election, as reported by Uzbekistan's Central Election Commission.

Pakistan and Azerbaijan agree to bolster trade, energy and defense cooperation

Pakistan and Azerbaijan have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various areas, including energy, trade, and aviation, during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku.

Azerbaijan signs deal with Leonardo to buy C-27J Spartan airlifter

Azerbaijan has signed a deal with Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to procure the C-27J Spartan airlifter.

Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan sign energy cooperation deal

The deal was signed by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and his Azerbaijani counterpart Parviz Shahbazov during a meeting in Riyadh.

Xi unveils grand regional development plan at China-Central Asia Summit 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping and leaders of Central Asian states have signed a pivotal declaration, emphasizing their commitment to supporting each other and strengthening ties.

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Qatar unveils plans for $5.5 billion tourism development project Simaisma with Disney-size theme park

Qatar has announced a groundbreaking $5.5 billion (20 billion Qatari Riyal) development project named Simaisma tourist project, featuring a colossal theme park set to surpass the iconic Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in size.