Uzbekistan
Japanese insurer Aioi Nissay Dowa plans to use driving data in Uzbekistan to cut traffic accidents. The company aims to start selling onboard equipment and related services by the end of March next year.
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Uzbekistan is pursuing a collaboration with Expedia Group to promote its tourism industry globally, with a focus on markets in Europe and the United States. The initiative aims to integrate Uzbekistan's travel services into Expedia's platform and leverage joint marketing efforts. This move comes alongside recent visa-free entry for U.S. citizens to ease travel barriers.
Five grandmasters from Uzbekistan have secured spots in the FIDE top 100 rankings. Nodirbek Abdusattorov leads the nation at 12th place overall. Two female players from the country also feature prominently, with Afruza Hamdamova at 40th in the women's rankings.
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The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has appointed Mohammed Al Mudahka, president of the Qatar Chess Association (QCA), to oversee the 46th World Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The event is set for September 10 to 24, 2026, in Samarkand, recognizing Al Mudahka's contributions to international chess and Qatar's recent successful hosting of the world championship. Al Mudahka expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the global chess community.