Azerbaijan has shared its experience in energy transformation and the transition to sustainable economic activity during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in the United Arab Emirates.
Day: November 3, 2025
“In a few days, we will celebrate the fifth anniversary of our glorious Victory. Over the past five years, wars, clashes, and conflicts have occurred in many places around the world, and everything is measured by comparison. Scientists know this well,” President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the conference marking the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Azernews reports.
Azerbaijan’s trade turnover with Saudi Arabia has demonstrated substantial growth this year, reflecting the strengthening of economic ties between the two countries, Azernews reports. According to the official data, in January–September 2025, the total trade volume between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia exceeded…
Varlam (Vako) Avaliani, former head of the pro-government Rustavi 2 TV channel, will serve as Georgia’s ambassador to Qatar, according to Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze’s October 29 decree. He is expected to assume his post on November 10, following formal approval by GD-elected President Mikheil Kavelashvili.
Avaliani led Rustavi 2 since 2021, after departing from another ruling party-aligned outlet, Maestro TV. In July 2025, he was replaced by Bakur Bakuradze, a figure closely associated with the ruling party and known for organizing GD-sponsored events.
From 2012 to 2014, Avaliani served as an adviser to then–Defense Minister Irakli Alasania and later became Deputy Defense Minister under Mindia Janelidze in February 2014.
Rustavi 2 underwent a major shift in 2019 when businessman Kibar Khalvashi took over the station following a lengthy legal battle that started in 2015. The takeover led to the removal of director Nika Gvaramia, his replacement by Khalvashi’s lawyer Paata Salia, and a wave of journalist resignations and dismissals.
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In Azerbaijan’s case, efforts to engage local communities have been relatively recent but show promising developments, alongside visible challenges that reflect a broader learning curve. Given that the country is home to over 80 ethnic groups, the impact of local communities on the tourism sector is certainly significant. It is important to focus on the regions outside of Baku when considering the application of this concept.