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Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with ambitious tech hub strategy

Azerbaijan looks beyond oil with ambitious tech hub strategy

Azerbaijan stands at a profound economic crossroads, poised to embark on one of the most audacious legislative experiments in its post-Soviet history. Long characterized by its vast oil and gas reserves, the nation is actively engineering a paradigm shift toward a knowledge-based economy.

Nation
Footage from opening ceremony of 2026 Annual Meetings of IsDB Group shared on President Ilham Aliyev's social media [VIDEO]

Footage from opening ceremony of 2026 Annual Meetings of IsDB Group shared on President Ilham Aliyev's social media [VIDEO]

A footage from the opening ceremony the 2026 Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group was shared on President Ilham Aliyev's social media pages.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan’s oil pipeline transport falls 31.6% in January-May

Azerbaijan’s oil pipeline transport falls 31.6% in January-May

The volume of oil transported via Azerbaijan’s main oil pipelines declined in the January-May period.

Business
Azerbaijan’s laptop production drops sharply in Jan–May, desktop output mixed

Azerbaijan’s laptop production drops sharply in Jan–May, desktop output mixed

Azerbaijan produced 692 laptops and 287 desktop computers in the January–May period of this year, AzerNEWS reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

Azerbaijan facilitates another transit shipment from Russia to Armenia

According to the information, 7 railway wagons carrying 490 tons of wheat will be dispatched today from the Bilajari station toward the Boyuk Kesik direction.

World
OPEC: Global oil demand to reach 113.3M bpd by 2030

OPEC: Global oil demand to reach 113.3M bpd by 2030

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in its 2026 world oil outlook report on Thursday that world oil demand is expected to reach 113.3 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2030, AzerNEWS reports.

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
Int'l Mugham Center hosts anniversary evening for renowned tar maestro [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center hosts anniversary evening for renowned tar maestro [PHOTOS]

An evening dedicated to the 80th anniversary of renowned Azerbaijani tar player, Professor, and People's Artist Vamig Mammadaliyev has taken place at the International Mugham Center, AzerNEWS reports.

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
National boxing team set for Olympic Hopes tournament

National boxing team set for Olympic Hopes tournament

Azerbaijan's boxing team will compete in the Olympic Hopes Tournament in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, AzerNEWS reports.

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