Comet 3I/ATLAS — Courier of an Extraterrestrial Mission?
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, discovered this summer, might not be just an ancient cosmic object, but a “courier” delivering research probes to Jupiter. This hypothesis was proposed by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
“Five Million Uzbek AI Prompters” project launches
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a solemn opening ceremony of the international forum on artificial intelligence, held at International Congress Center.
Tanker off Turkey’s coast reports drone attack
The crew of the tanker Virat, which caught fire near the Turkish coast, issued an international Mayday distress call stating that the vessel had been struck by drones. The audio was published by Turkish broadcaster A Haber.
The President of Uzbekistan highlights the importance of further developing innovation partnership with the UAE
On November 28, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the United Arab Emirates delegation headed by the Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi.
SCO Strengthens Its Position: The “China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan” Megaproject Reshapes Regional Logistics
The SCO is stepping into a new phase: nearly one-third of global GDP, the Year of Sustainable Development, and the launch of the strategic “China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan” railway, expected to accelerate trade flows between China and Europe and create a new source of long-term income for the region.
Wildberries is expanding its presence in Uzbekistan: the company has registered a new subsidiary, WB Taxi, officially entering the country’s taxi and passenger transportation market.
Sustainable Fitch has assigned SOCAR its first ESG rating, giving the company an overall score of 3 and highlighting the maturity of its environmental, social and governance practices.
Tashkent to Host the Region’s Major Developer Summit
On February 11–12, 2026, Tashkent will host the fourth international Move Real Estate Summit — a key platform for discussing Uzbekistan’s growing real estate market, investment climate, and global architectural trends.
AI Will Soon Give Way to Quantum Computing
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted that the current AI boom will last a few more years, after which it will be replaced by the mass adoption of quantum computing. Graphics cards, he says, will gradually become obsolete.
Uzbekistan to Host the Final of the 2026 Boxing World Cup
World Boxing has released the competition calendar for 2026 and confirmed that the final stage of the Boxing World Cup will be held in Uzbekistan in November. The announcement highlights the country’s growing role in the global boxing community.
Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
Today marks four years since the passing of one of Uzbekistan’s most distinguished scholars, respected mentors, and esteemed public figures — Uktam Pardaevich Umurzakov. As Chairman of the Republican Council for Higher Education, Rector of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Doctor of Economics, and Professor, he dedicated his entire life to science and education.