Here’s a summary of the key news and events from Central Asia this past week. Dive into our review to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and major changes across the region.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan won the Asian Ice Hockey Championship
In the final match of the tournament, the Kazakh hockey team faced Japan and won 5-1.
Source: inform.kz
Kazakhstan has been awarded the prestigious ATCA prize in the field of aviation
The annual Air Traffic Control Association — ATCA 2024 conference took place in Washington, D.C., becoming a key event in the global aviation industry. As part of the event, the prestigious ATCA awards program was presented, traditionally recognizing outstanding achievements in the aviation sector.
Source: inform.kz
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan have signed an agreement on the export of "green" energy
As part of the project, wind and solar energy will be exported, which will help mitigate the impact on the climate.
Source: spot.uz
Kazakhstan is launching a tourist train between Almaty and Tashkent
The tour price includes meals, visits to attractions, and guide services. The "Silk Road" train tour is organized by the company "Passenger Transport", part of “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy”, in collaboration with tour operators. The tour runs along the route Almaty — Turkestan — Tashkent — Almaty and lasts four days.
Source: spot.uz
A new digital coin will be introduced in Kazakhstan
Gold investment coins can be purchased and sold online at any time and from anywhere in the world. The value of the investment coin in digital form will be calculated in tenge based on the weight and gold price set by LBMA, as well as the exchange rate of the US dollar to tenge established by the National Bank.
Source: inform.kz
Kyrgyzstan
The film "Kyz ala kachuu" was awarded at the Cinema Heritage Film Festival
The film "Kyz ala kachuu" by Kyrgyz director Mirlan Abdykalykov won the award for "Best Direction" at the Cinema Heritage International Film Festival, which is held under the patronage of UNESCO in Paris.
Source: 24.kg
Kyrgyzstan has opened a tourist pavilion at the WTM 2024 exhibition in London
Kyrgyzstan's participation in WTM is aimed at attracting the attention of the global tourism industry to the country's unique cultural and natural wealth, as well as strengthening cooperation with international tourism companies and investors.
Source: 24.kg
Uzbekistan
Fly Khiva plans to start flights from Tashkent to five cities in Uzbekistan
In December, the airline will lease two Boeing 757-300 aircraft from Icelandair. Among the international destinations being considered are Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Israel, Greece, India, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, and Latvia. At the initial stage, Fly Khiva plans to position itself as a charter carrier.
Source: spot.uz
The flags of Central Asian countries have been installed in Antarctica
An Uzbek blogger expressed friendship and unity among the peoples of Central Asia in an original way by raising the flags of the five countries of the region in Antarctica.
Source: inform.kz
Centrum Air launches direct flights from Tashkent to Sri Lanka
Flights will operate every Sunday starting from December 15.
Source: spot.uz
The Saudi company flyadeal will launch regular flights to Uzbekistan
The airline will operate flights from Jeddah to Tashkent and Namangan, as well as from Medina to Tashkent.
Source: spot.uz
Tajikistan
Tajikistan and the Republic of Korea discussed the implementation of promising socio-economic projects
The sides discussed the current state and further development of bilateral relations, as well as the implementation of promising socio-economic projects.
Source: khovar.tj
The film "In Search of Truth" by Tajik director won its first international award
The feature film "In Search of Truth" by young Tajik director Manzarali Sherali received a diploma at the 30th International Film Festival "Listapad".
Source: khovar.tj