AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIslamic Heritage & Culture: Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center announced an international calligraphy competition to create a unique copy of the Holy Qur’an, bringing together calligraphers from around the world and showcasing major Arabic calligraphy traditions. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: Indian PM Narendra Modi will visit Uzbekistan on Aug 29–30 and then Kyrgyzstan for the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek on Aug 31–Sep 1, with talks expected to cover trade, investment, defense, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people links. Energy & Renewables: ACWA Power and Korea Western Power (KOWEPO) signed an MoU to explore renewable energy, storage and related infrastructure opportunities in Uzbekistan. Business & Finance: ABB Davr Bank’s project in Uzbekistan was launched in Tashkent, with ABB set to acquire a controlling stake in Davr Bank; the deal follows a share purchase agreement signed earlier. Sports: Uzbekistan held India U-17 women to a 0-0 draw in a friendly in Tashkent, with a second match set for Aug 30. Tech & Regulation: Uzbekistan’s gambling market regulator listed GLI as an approved testing and certification lab, paving a compliant route for gaming products to enter the market. Archaeology: Researchers say a rare 2,200-year-old Hellenistic military camp may have been found in southern Uzbekistan at Iskandar Tepa.
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