6,000 Participants, 25 Countries and a 42.2 km Marathon: Bishkek Hosts Snow Leopard Run
The seventh Bishkek Snow Leopard Run took place on October 18 at Manas International Airport.
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10 Places to Visit in Central Asia This Autumn
Autumn is the perfect time for a change of scenery and a getaway to the mountains, lakes, or historic cities.
Kazakhstan and Belgium Join Forces to Develop AI for Early Parkinson’s Detection
Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub and Belgium’s Ghent University are launching a joint artificial intelligence and mathematics lab at the Alem.ai International Centre in Astana.
See a Snow Leopard, Help Protect It: A New Project for Kyrgyzstan
India’s SUJAN Luxury Hospitality Private Limited has proposed a project in Kyrgyzstan that aims to promote ecotourism while helping protect snow leopards and other wildlife.
Kazakhstan to Establish Centers Focused on Future Technologies
Kazakhstan plans to develop its own technologies with support from Chinese partners. The joint projects will focus on several areas, including renewable energy, artificial intelligence and data storage technologies.
Robotics Champions: Uzbekistan’s Team Wins Gold in Incheon
Uzbekistan’s national team took first place at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026, an international robotics competition held in Incheon, South Korea, from October 7 to 10.
How AI and Satellites Are Helping Uzbekistan Manage Its Water Resources
Satellite data and artificial intelligence help monitor crop conditions, identify water-related issues, and track agricultural land.
Uzbekistan to Chair the CIS as Mirziyoyev Proposes Joint Centre to Combat Cybercrime
Uzbekistan will assume the chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) on January 1, 2027.
Kazakh Filmmaker Wins International Award for AI-Generated Film
Kazakh filmmaker Myrzakhan Zhumakhan won the Best Character award at the international Astana AI Film Festival 2026.
CIS Leaders to Meet in Turkmenistan: What Will Presidents Discuss in Avaza?
On October 9, the CIS Council of Heads of State will meet in Turkmenistan’s Avaza National Tourist Zone.
Central Asian Students Win at International Financial Security Olympiad
Students from Central Asia were among the winners and medalists at the VI International Financial Security Olympiad, held in Krasnoyarsk from September 27 to October 2.
10 disciplines, 9 countries and around 500 young talents: Dushanbe hosts the Delphic Games
Musicians, singers, artists and dancers from nine countries have come to Dushanbe to showcase their talent and culture.
Five Central Asian Countries to Take the Global Robotics Stage
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan will represent Central Asia at the FIRST Global Challenge 2026 in Incheon, South Korea.
Kazakhstan Sets a World Record in AI
Kazakhstan Sets a Guinness World Record for the Largest Number of Participants in an AI Hackathon
Kyrgyzstan Reaches Space: Country’s First National Satellite Launched into Orbit
Kyrgyzstan has taken its first step toward developing its own space program. On October 1, the country’s first national satellite was launched into orbit from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
Bishkek Plans to Offer Foreign Tourists Tours of Parliament
Kyrgyzstan’s Jogorku Kenesh plans to organize weekly guided visits for foreign tourists. The initiative was proposed by Parliament Speaker Marlen Mamataliev.
Checkmate: Uzbekistan Wins the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand
Uzbekistan’s men’s national chess team has won the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.
Not Just Restaurants: Five Hotels in Kazakhstan Receive MICHELIN Keys
Kazakhstan has made its debut on the MICHELIN hotel map. A total of 14 hotels from the country have been included in the MICHELIN Key Selection 2026.
Uzbekistan Joins the World’s Fastest-Growing Tourist Destinations
According to the World Tourism Barometer, tourist arrivals in Uzbekistan increased by 25%.
Amazon Leo Satellite Internet Launches in Uzbekistan
Amazon Leo satellite internet will be available in Uzbekistan, helping connect remote communities and facilities where traditional networks have limited reach.
Five Petroglyph Sites in Tajikistan Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage List
The rocks of the Pamirs preserve images of animals, people and hunting scenes, along with geometric symbols and other motifs.
How Kyrgyzstan Plans to Turn Its Walnuts into a Brand
Kyrgyzstan is creating a national brand for its walnuts. The brand will be called “Natural Kyrgyz Walnut” (Tabigyi Kyrgyz Zhangagy).
Ancient Altar Discovered in Kashkadarya Region
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient altar and an ossuary – a vessel used to store human remains – at the Odirmon archaeological site in the Kamashi district of the Kashkadarya region.
Kyrgyz Team Enters CTFtime’s Global Top 20 Cybersecurity Teams
Bishkek Bureau of Binary Bandits (B4) from Kyrgyzstan has secured 17th place in the CTFtime global rankings, which track team performance in international cybersecurity competitions.