A concise weekly roundup of important events and updates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, covering social highlights across Central Asia.
Kazakhstan
"Astana" football club won the historic tournament worth half a billion
In the final match of the League Cup at the "Turkestan Arena", the capital city teams "Astana" and "Zhenis" played against each other. "Astana" became the first-ever winner of the League Cup.
Source: inform.kz
Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen became the recipient of the DIAFA award in Dubai
DIAFA, Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards is an annual international award held in Dubai. It honors outstanding individuals from various countries for their contributions to art, culture, business, and humanitarian work. The awardees are selected for their achievements and influence on the global stage.
Source: inform.kz
The Kazakh tennis player won the tournament in Portugal
Zhibek Kulambayeva, paired with Belarusian Yuliya Hatouka, won the ITF W35 tournament in Portugal.
Source: inform.kz
Yandex Go will transform company fleets into taxis for employees
A new solution from Yandex Go for businesses will help companies manage their fleets more efficiently using Yandex technologies.
Source: inform.kz
Kazakhstani restaurants have made it to the global “La Liste” ranking
Among them are "Ogonek" and "Kazakh Aul" located in Almaty, as well as "Qazaq Gourmet" and "Selfie" located in Astana.
Source: inform.kz
Kazakhstan has approved a visa-free regime with Saint Kitts and Nevis
According to the document, holders of valid travel documents are exempt from visa requirements for a single or multiple entries, exits, transit, or temporary stay in the territory of the other party for a period not exceeding 90 calendar days within each 365-day period from the first entry.
Source: inform.kz
Kazakhstan will hold exhibitions at the State Tretyakov Gallery and the Hermitage Museum
Cultural and humanitarian ties between the countries are actively developing: cultural days, festivals, and exhibitions are regularly held, which receive a positive response from the public.
Source: inform.kz
Kyrgyzstan
A film from Kyrgyzstan is participating in the Eurasia International Film Festival in Almaty
The film "Kachkyn" by director Dastan Japar from Kyrgyzstan is participating in the 17th Eurasia International Film Festival in Almaty.
Source: 24.kg
The World Mas-Wrestling Championship will take place in Bishkek
The VI World Mas-Wrestling Championship will be held in Bishkek from November 30 to December 1. Medals will be contested in several weight categories for youth, adults, and veterans. Over 300 athletes are expected to participate.
Source: 24.kg
Uzbekistan
Uzbek nationals abroad will be able to obtain the "Vatandosh" card
With it, they will be able to visit the country without a visa, work freely, and purchase real estate.
Source: spot.uz
Yandex Uzbekistan has launched a new fast food delivery service called "Lavka"
Orders in Tashkent are delivered from three dark stores. By the end of 2025, their number is expected to increase fourfold.
Source: spot.uz
China Unicom has opened its representative office in Uzbekistan
The Chinese telecommunications operator China Unicom has opened its representative office in Uzbekistan. Liu Jinbao, General Manager for Corporate Development at China Unicom Hong Kong Operation, stated that the company entered Uzbekistan with the goal of expanding its business and strengthening ties between Uzbekistan and China.
Source: uzdaily.uz
The Uzbekistan Footballers Association has become a member of FIFPRO
The Uzbekistan Footballers Association has officially joined FIFPRO, the international federation that unites over 70 associations of professional footballers from around the world.
The acceptance ceremony took place in Indonesia at the FIFPRO General Assembly.
Source: uzdaily.uz
Silk Avia will launch additional flights from Tashkent to Bukhara and Qarshi
The number of weekly flights between the cities will increase to 19 and 10, respectively.
Source: spot.uz
Tajikistan
Tajikistan and Saudi Arabia are establishing cooperation in the field of tourism
Kamoliddin Muminzod presented the tourism opportunities of Tajikistan and its resources for beneficial cooperation.
It was noted that tourism is a promising sector that brings the world closer together, unites different nations, and promotes peaceful cooperation, experience exchange, and mutual benefit.
Source: khovar.tj
The Tajik State University of Law, Business, and Politics has signed agreements with universities in Belarus
The Tajik State University of Law, Business, and Politics has signed two cooperation agreements with the Brest State Technical University and the Belarusian-Russian University.
Source: khovar.tj
Tajikistan and the Maldives have signed an Agreement on the mutual abolition of visa requirements
Based on the signed agreement, citizens of each party are exempt from visa requirements for entry, exit, transit, and temporary stay in the territory of the other party, provided that the duration of stay does not exceed thirty days.
Source: khovar.tj
The Russian-Tajik Slavonic University and Jilin University of Finance and Economics have signed a memorandum
Jilin University of Finance and Economics, located in Changchun, China is one of the leading higher education institutions in Jilin Province. It is the first and only university in the country offering undergraduate programs in taxation.
The parties discussed cooperation issues and the prospects for further bilateral interaction, including academic exchange of students and faculty, the implementation of joint research and educational projects, exchange of educational and scientific materials, joint publications, delivering lectures, participation in events, and other aspects.
Source: khovar.tj
