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Azerbaijan prepares first Sukuk sale in push to broaden capital markets

Azerbaijan prepares first Sukuk sale in push to broaden capital markets

For Azerbaijan, integrating this asset-backed architecture into its financial framework serves a multi-layered strategic purpose, starting with an influx of foreign direct investment that has historically remained out of reach. The global Islamic finance market controls trillions of dollars, concentrated heavily within the cash-rich sovereign wealth and private equity funds of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation from House of Representatives of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

President Ilham Aliyev receives delegation from House of Representatives of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

On June 21, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Mazen Torqi Saud Al-Qadi, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan expands gas export footprint as production tops 20.9 bcm

Azerbaijan expands gas export footprint as production tops 20.9 bcm

Azerbaijan produced 20.935 billion cubic meters of natural gas in January-May 2026, maintaining stable growth and reinforcing its position as a key energy supplier in regional and international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
AzerGold and Somali Development Bank explore cooperation opportunities

AzerGold and Somali Development Bank explore cooperation opportunities

The parties agreed to maintain communication through their respective departments responsible for international project development in order to explore concrete partnership opportunities in the future.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan to send 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan to send 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia

On June 21, 17 wagons carrying a total of 1,000 tons of diesel fuel will be dispatched from Bilajary station in Azerbaijan to Armenia.

World
Trump announces new arrests over pool incident

Trump announces new arrests over pool incident

The United States Park Police have arrested multiple people for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Trump said Saturday, days after algae turned the water a fluorescent green hue and rips appeared in an "American Flag Blue" surface handpicked by the president, AzerNEWS reports via CBS.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened the "Threads of Remembrance" exhibition, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Remembering one of Azerbaijan's greatest intellectuals

Remembering one of Azerbaijan's greatest intellectuals

Today marks the 232nd anniversary of the birth of Abbasgulu agha Bakikhanov, one of the most prominent figures in Azerbaijan's scientific, literary, and philosophical history.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
World Cup: Japan beats Tunisia 4-0 in Group F

World Cup: Japan beats Tunisia 4-0 in Group F

Japan defeated Tunisia 4-0 in their first standoff in Group F at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The winning team had a ball possession rate of 62.1%, as opposed to just 37.9% for Tunisia. Japan had 11 goal attempts versus two of their rivals, AzerNEWS reports.

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