AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHigher Education Expansion: Uzbekistan approved a major boost for the 2026–2027 academic year, allocating 234,000+ full-time bachelor places, including 36,023 state-funded scholarships, with priority for engineering, IT, teacher training and agriculture. Aviation Fuel Tech: Topsoe and Sasol signed a licensing deal with Allied Biofuels for an eSAF/bio-based SAF facility in Khorezm, combining SynCOR and Fischer-Tropsch pathways using biomass, green hydrogen and CO2—supporting Allied’s $6.1bn clean fuels push. Digital Border in the Region: Kyrgyzstan launched the “Digital Border” mobile app in Bishkek to streamline cross-border services, improve transparency and add a preliminary check for temporary exit restrictions. Astronomy Recognition: Two Uzbek astronomers—Otabek Burkhonov and Kamolergashev—had minor planets named after them by the International Astronomical Union, reflecting work at the Ulugh Beg Astronomical Institute. Earthquake Preparedness: The UN urged Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, to strengthen earthquake readiness, warning seismic risk remains extremely high across the region. Prison Population Snapshot: Uzbekistan ranked 166th globally in the 2025 prison population brief, at 85 prisoners per 100,000 people, according to ICPR’s World Prison Brief.
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