AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation: Azercosmos’ SPACE Academy received an Asia-Pacific award for its work in space education and inspiring young people. Education technology company Alef also plans to expand its AI-powered learning programme into Azerbaijan, after launching it in Tajikistan. Craft and Women’s Enterprise: “Fabric of the Future” paired gurama, a traditional Azerbaijani art form, with contemporary design and explored ways technology can help women bring their craft to wider markets. Heritage: Baku’s Carpet Museum opened an exhibition featuring more than 50 works inspired by the warhorse in Azerbaijani and Turkish culture, while a new feature spotlights the 18th-century Sheki Khans’ Palace and its intricate shebeke stained glass. Culture Abroad: An Azerbaijani pavilion at South Korea’s Migrants’ Arirang Multicultural Festival introduced visitors to national costumes, kelaghayi, tea traditions and music. Rights and Religion: The dispute over hijab restrictions in Azerbaijani schools continues, with students and teachers previously barred from classes; journalist Polad Aslanov has ended a 20-day hunger strike after his health worsened.
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