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Emerson experts highlight how robotics transforming corrosion monitoring [EXCLUSIVE]

Emerson experts highlight how robotics transforming corrosion monitoring [EXCLUSIVE]

At the Asset Integrity & Corrosion Conference, two experts from Emerson Process Management, Andrey Kharitonov and Bilgehan Karakus, were interviewed about how robotics, drones, and autonomous inspection tools are reshaping corrosion monitoring and safety across industrial facilities. “We are eliminating manual inspections and enabling true predictivity,” said Andrey Kharitonov during an interview with Azernews.

Nation
Azerbaijan, Syria discuss media cooperation at Abu Dhabi summit

Azerbaijan, Syria discuss media cooperation at Abu Dhabi summit

A bilateral meeting took place between Ahmad Ismayilov, Executive Director of the Media Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and Hamza Al-Mustafa, Minister of Information of the Syrian Arab Republic, within the framework of the “Bridge” media and content industry summit held in Abu Dhabi, Azernews reports.

Oil & Gas
Uzbekistan plans to end petroleum product imports through major joint project with SOCAR

Uzbekistan plans to end petroleum product imports through major joint project with SOCAR

Uzbekistan intends to fully abandon the import of petroleum products under a major joint project being implemented with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR).

Business
UAE pledges US$550 million to support UN’s 2026 global humanitarian appeal

UAE pledges US$550 million to support UN’s 2026 global humanitarian appeal

Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN’s Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), which aims to raise US$33 billion in 2026 to support approximately 135 million people across 23 humanitarian operations worldwide, including programs supporting refugees and migrants.

Analysis

Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict
Pashinyan pushes normalisation with Azerbaijan amid weak opposition field [COMMENTARY]

Pashinyan pushes normalisation with Azerbaijan amid weak opposition field [COMMENTARY]

Armenia’s political landscape is entering a critical phase as the country navigates the delicate process of normalizing relations with Azerbaijan. Since the signing of the peace accord in Washington, Nikol Pashinyan has made bold statements and decisions aimed at positively advancing the process. Although the Azerbaijani side still hopes for some practical steps, these actions by Pashinyan should certainly be regarded as commendable.

Armenian Aggression
Baku Court hears victim testimonies in ongoing war crimes case against Ruben Vardanyan [PHOTOS]

Baku Court hears victim testimonies in ongoing war crimes case against Ruben Vardanyan [PHOTOS]

Court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged under multiple articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other grave offenses, continued on December 9.

World
Adobe integrates its apps into ChatGPT

Adobe integrates its apps into ChatGPT

Adobe announced on Wednesday that it is launching Photoshop, Adobe Express, and Acrobat on OpenAI's artificial intelligence bot ChatGPT, 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

Lifestyle
Azerbaijan successfully represented at Mara'ee 2025 event in Bahrain [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijan successfully represented at Mara'ee 2025 event in Bahrain [PHOTOS]

The "Mara'ee 2025" event held in the Kingdom of Bahrain stood out as a remarkable occasion that brought together the country's ancient traditions, historical farming culture, and modern outlook, Azernews reports.

Culture
Nizami Cinema Center holds awarding ceremony of 16th Baku Int'l Film Festival [PHOTOS]

Nizami Cinema Center holds awarding ceremony of 16th Baku Int'l Film Festival [PHOTOS]

The Nizami Cinema Center has hosted the awards ceremony of the 16th Baku International Film Festival, organized by the Young Filmmakers Center with the support of the Azerbaijan Culture Ministry and the Azerbaijan Film Agency, Azernews reports.

Events
Upcoming Türkiye-Azerbaijan business forum to convene in Baku [PHOTOS]

Upcoming Türkiye-Azerbaijan business forum to convene in Baku [PHOTOS]

Baku is preparing to host another major event that will further deepen economic ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye. On December 23, the Türkiye-Azerbaijan Business Forum will take place at the Heydar Aliyev Center, bringing together top-level officials and influential business leaders from both countries.

Sports
Azerbaijan to host U-20 Judo Championship

Azerbaijan to host U-20 Judo Championship

The Azerbaijan U-20 Judo Championship is set to take place on December 13–14, bringing together the country's most promising young judokas, Azernews reports.

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