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Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres set to collide in a lightweight showdown on June27 in Baku

... r boasts memorable finishes over Rafael Dos Anjos and Brad Riddell. After a unanimous decision win over Ignacio Bahamondes in Baku last June, the No. 9-ranked lightweight looks to thrill the crowd in Azerbaijan once more. Torres (17-3, fighting out of Ciudad Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico) has quickly established himself as a standout contender, havi ...

PASHA Bank extends subscription period for its shares under Initial Public Offering (IPO)

... try’s capital markets and to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to become part of the IPO journey. This IPO represents a landmark milestone not only for PASHA Bank, but for Azerbaijan’s capital markets as a whole. For the first time in the country, shares of a private institution on this scale are being offered to a ...

Innovation and Digital Development Agency and Mastercard partner to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities in Azerbaijan

... ctured cybersecurity program combining technology, advisory, talent development and ecosystem collaboration across the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) region - This partnership reinforces Azerbaijan’s role as a regional contributor to cybersecurity capability – building, extending its impact beyond local priorities and enabl ...

Business & Innovation Hub programme at WUF13 unveiled

... The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026, introduces a new feature to promote leadership and innovative approaches to housing: the Business & Innovation Hub, with a dedicated programme to highlight practical solutions, delivery models and partnerships across the urban value ...

WUF13 Roadshow Concludes in Khankendi with Public Programme

... irteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) among local residents and visitors. The event was attended by Sabuhi Gahramanov, Deputy Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the city of Khankendi and the Aghdara and Khojaly districts, alongside other senior officials and members of the public. As part of t ...

WUF13 Festival Brings Information Session to Khankendi

... ve role in the Event, both as participants and as volunteers. Speaking at the event, Ramiz Idrisoghlu, a representative of the State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, highlighted the country’s achievements in urban development, with particular emphasis on the large-scale reconstruction efforts unde ...

WUF13 Brings Interactive Sustainable Project Management Training to Karabakh University Students

... akh University received an in-depth briefing on the event’s objectives, its significance for the country, and a range of topics resonating with young people. The session, organised by the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operations Company, formed part of wider efforts to engage youth in advancing sustainable urban development. Rolled out nationwide, thes ...

UFC Returns to Baku with Blockbuster Fight Night This June

... Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: FIZIEV vs TORRES Go on Sale on May 15 Baku, Azerbaijan: UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, returns to Baku with a thrilling lightweight bout as No. 9-ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev takes on No. 14-ranked knockout star Manuel Torres on Saturday, 27 June, at the National Gymnastics Arena. ...

Completion of the Acquisition of IP by SOCAR

... ;s sustainability priorities. Mr. Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, stated: “The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone in the longstanding energy collaboration between Azerbaijan and Italy. It reflects the natural progression of a strategic partnership built on mutual trust and sustained economic cooperation over man ...

PASHA Bank officially partners with “Caspian Agro Week” and “InterFood Azerbaijan” expos

... PASHA Bank, a leading corporate financial institution in the country, participated as the official banking partner of the 19th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition and Forum (“Caspian Agro Week”) and the 31st Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition (“InterFood Azerbaijan”). During the exhibitions held ...

SOCAR Holds Event Marking the 103rd Anniversary of the Birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev

... On 8 May 2026, SOCAR held an event dedicated to the 103rd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, the founder of modern independent Azerbaijan and the architect of the country’s new energy strategy. The event began with the laying of flowers in front of the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev at SOCAR’s Head Offi ...

Baku Urban Week to Run Ahead of WUF13

... In the lead-up to the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), Baku Urban Week will be held in the Azerbaijani capital from 11 to 17 May. A series of events is scheduled to take place in parallel across various locations in the city. Positioned as the culmination of the nationwide Azerbaijan Urban Campaign, Baku Urban Week will bring ...

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