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Azerbaijan prepares first Sukuk sale in push to broaden capital markets

Azerbaijan prepares first Sukuk sale in push to broaden capital markets

For Azerbaijan, integrating this asset-backed architecture into its financial framework serves a multi-layered strategic purpose, starting with an influx of foreign direct investment that has historically remained out of reach. The global Islamic finance market controls trillions of dollars, concentrated heavily within the cash-rich sovereign wealth and private equity funds of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations.

Nation
Azerbaijan sends new fuel shipment to Armenia, expands transit cargo flows

Azerbaijan sends new fuel shipment to Armenia, expands transit cargo flows

Azerbaijan has dispatched another batch of oil products to Armenia while continuing to facilitate the transit of Russian cargo through its territory, further highlighting the growing role of regional transport and trade links, AzerNEWS reports.

Oil & Gas
Azerbaijan expands gas export footprint as production tops 20.9 bcm

Azerbaijan expands gas export footprint as production tops 20.9 bcm

Azerbaijan produced 20.935 billion cubic meters of natural gas in January-May 2026, maintaining stable growth and reinforcing its position as a key energy supplier in regional and international markets, AzerNEWS reports.

Business
AzerGold and Somali Development Bank explore cooperation opportunities

AzerGold and Somali Development Bank explore cooperation opportunities

The parties agreed to maintain communication through their respective departments responsible for international project development in order to explore concrete partnership opportunities in the future.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Azerbaijan to send 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia

Azerbaijan to send 1,000 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia

On June 21, 17 wagons carrying a total of 1,000 tons of diesel fuel will be dispatched from Bilajary station in Azerbaijan to Armenia.

World
Iran: Four-way talks planned for Sunday afternoon

Iran: Four-way talks planned for Sunday afternoon

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Sunday that his country's delegation was in Switzerland for a one-day meeting planned for today that would include a quadrilateral afternoon session between Iran, the US, Qatar and Pakistan, AzerNEWS reports.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

Exhibition 'Threads of Remembrance' opens at National Carpet Museum [PHOTOS]

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has opened the "Threads of Remembrance" exhibition, AzerNEWS reports.

Culture
Remembering one of Azerbaijan's greatest intellectuals

Remembering one of Azerbaijan's greatest intellectuals

Today marks the 232nd anniversary of the birth of Abbasgulu agha Bakikhanov, one of the most prominent figures in Azerbaijan's scientific, literary, and philosophical history.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

Earthquake hits Caspian Sea

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 18 km beneath the earth’s surface.

Sports
Higher global prices cushion decline in Azerbaijan's urea export revenues

Higher global prices cushion decline in Azerbaijan's urea export revenues

Rising urea prices on international markets have helped offset the impact of lower export volumes from Azerbaijan, limiting the decline in export revenues despite a sharp reduction in shipments during the first four months of 2026, AzerNEWS reports.

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