Azerbaijan

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

ATB promotes Azerbaijan as “Umrah Plus” destination in Indonesia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) participates for the first time at the Indonesia Travel Expo (ITE) 2026. The participation marked a key step in engaging Indonesian travelers and promoting Azerbaijan as an appealing “Umrah Plus” pilgrimage extension destination.

Finance & Capital Market

AD Ports inks Azeri transport, logistics infrastructure collaboration deal

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

AD Ports Group has signed an agreement with Azerbaijan to explore strategic collaboration across ports, shipping and logistics in the energy-rich country. This comes as the UAE-Azerbaijan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) officially entered into force this month.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

AD Ports Group, AZCON Holding to explore Azerbaijan opportunities

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

AD Ports Group, a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Azerbaijan Transport and Communications Holding (AZCON Holding) to explore strategic collaboration across ports, shipping, logistics, and digital trade solutions in Azerbaijan.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE-Azerbaijan CEPA officially enters into force

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan has officially entered into force, marking a significant advancement in the economic ties between the two nations.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Abu Dhabi's XRG to acquire stake in Azerbaijan's Southern Gas Corridor

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

XRG, an international energy investment company based in Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan to acquire an equity stake in Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (SGC).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Azerbaijan expands international cooperation in gastrotourism at Madrid Fusion 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Azerbaijan’s gastrotourism potential was presented to a global audience during Madrid Fusion 2026, the Madrid International Gastronomy Congress, held in Madrid, Spain, from January 26 to 28.

Construction & Real Estate

Acwa Power inks $400m contract for Azerbaijan desal project

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

Saudi utility major Acwa Power has announced it has signed a $400 million contract with Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency (ADSEA) to develop the country’s first large-scale water reverse osmosis (SWRO) desalination plant on the Caspian Sea.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Azerbaijan wins “Destination of the Year” at Trip.com Summit 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) recognised as “Strategic Partnership Destination of the Year” during the 2025 Trip.com Group Global Partner Summit, held from November 8–11 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

dnata, Silk Way Group launched aviation hub in Azerbaijan

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a joint venture agreement with Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Group to establish ground handling and cargo operations at the new airport, Alat International Airport, in the Alat Free Economic Zone in Baku.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

UAE Minister engages tourism counterparts from 4 nations

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

Abdullah Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, held bilateral meetings with tourism officials from Brazil, Portugal, Azerbaijan, and Argentina to strengthen cooperation, promote sustainable tourism, exchange expertise, and advance partnerships toward more developed and prosperous levels in the global tourism sector.