This week, Central Asia showcases remarkable achievements and exciting innovations. From cultural victories to new educational programs, the region continues to make strides in various fields, highlighting the dynamic progress and collaboration within these nations.
Kazakhstan
Young Kazakh Violinist Takes First Place in Competition in Austria
Sagadat Omargazin won the 19th International Violin Competition. The event was held as part of the Ost-West Musikfest International Festival in the city of Sankt Pölten. Contestants from South Korea, Ukraine, Japan, China, and Kazakhstan also participated in the competition.
Source: inform.kz
Kazakh Became a Member of the Oscar Jury
Kazakh cinematographer Erkinbek Ptyraliev became a member of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Along with other jury members, the Kazakh will vote and select the winners of the prestigious Oscar award.
Source: tengrinews.kz
NVIDIA to Launch Educational Programs in Kazakhstan
As a result of negotiations with Nvidia, an agreement was reached to launch educational programs in artificial intelligence at educational institutions in Kazakhstan under the Deep Learning Institute program. Educational content will also be localized into the Kazakh language. Hackathons and bootcamps in artificial intelligence are planned to support young specialists in this field.
Source: inform.kz
President of France Congratulated Kazakhstan on Yeldos Smetov's Olympic Gold Medal
The captain of the professional judo club Jenys, Yeldos Smetov, became an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Yeldos won the bout against his opponent from France, Luka Mkheidze. After the victory, Macron personally congratulated the president of the judo sports club Jenys, Almaz Alsenov: "It is a great honor for me to congratulate you and the people of Kazakhstan on this significant victory. I am glad that the first Olympic gold medal in judo for Kazakhstan was won here in France," said Macron.
China Entered the Top 5 Countries by Investment in Kazakhstan
The Center for Applied Economic Research reported that over the past five years, China has ranked among the largest investors in Kazakhstan's economy. The absolute leader in this list remains the Netherlands with $47.3 billion in investments. Next are the USA, Switzerland, and Russia.
Source: inform.kz
Kyrgyzstan
For the First Time in History, a Kyrgyz Man Overcame the Most Difficult Triathlon Distance
Chyngyz Alkanov became the first Kyrgyz in the world to complete the Enduroman Arch to Arch — about 480 kilometers from London to Paris by running, swimming, and cycling. Enduroman Arch to Arch is considered the most extreme competition in the world.
Source: 24.kg
Uzbekistan
Air Samarkand Opens New Route from Samarkand to Jeddah
The private airline Air Samarkand is launching regular flights from Samarkand to Jeddah. They will be operated on the modern Airbus A321neo twice a week.
Source: @AirSamarkandAirlines
XSolla Presented a Plan to Create the First Game Development Academy in Uzbekistan
XSolla, an American company that helps game companies develop, promote, monetize, and finance their projects, presented a plan to create a Gamedev academy in Uzbekistan. Special attention was paid to skill development, job creation, and support for the gaming industry.
Source: it-park.uz
UzAuto Motors Began Exporting Cobalt Cars to Mongolia
On July 30, the first batch of Chevrolet Cobalt cars was shipped from the plant in Asaka to Mongolia, which became the seventh market for UzAuto Motors products. Uzbek cars are already present in the markets of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia.
Source: @uzautomotorscom
Uzbekistan Ranked First in the Ranking of the Safest Countries
Uzbekistan ranked first in the Safety Perception Index of the safest countries in the world, which includes 121 countries. According to the ranking, the level of danger to the lives and movements of citizens in Uzbekistan is minimal. The top five safest countries also include the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Norway, and Estonia.
Source: uzdaily.uz
Tajikistan
Turkey Opened a Visa Center in Dushanbe
In Tajikistan, visa applications to Turkey will be accepted at the visa center from August 5. The embassy itself will no longer accept visa applications.
Source: asiaplustj.info
International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan Began Cooperation with 12 Foreign Universities
This year, the International University of Tourism and Entrepreneurship of Tajikistan signed new cooperation agreements with 12 educational institutions and research centers abroad. During this period, the visit of foreign partners to the university has significantly increased. The university was visited by representatives of universities and scientific and educational institutions from the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Saudi Arabia, and Uzbekistan.
Source: khovar.tj
