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KazanForum’s global reach hits 103 countries with 118 expected deals

Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Director General and KazanForum Federal Organizing Committee member Talia Minullina stated on Wednesday that 118 agreements are expected to be signed at the “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum.”

13 May 2026-19:26
Oman participates in 15th General Conference of ICESCO in Tatarstan

The Sultanate of Oman has taken part in the 15th General Conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), held in Kazan in the Republic of Tatarstan, according to official participation from the Ministry of Education.

13 May 2026-17:33
WUF13 accreditation cards to be issued from May 14

Accreditation cards for participants of the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) will begin to be issued on May 14 ahead of the forum’s opening in Baku.

13 May 2026-14:42
WUF13 to host 32,000 participants from 180 countries

More than 32,000 participants from 180 countries are expected to attend the World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13), according to officials involved in the preparations.

13 May 2026-12:48
Why is SpaceX planning new “spaceports” around the world?

SpaceX is exploring potential locations in the United States and overseas to build new “spaceports” as the company prepares for a future in which its massive Starship rocket could launch thousands of times each year.

13 May 2026-06:47
President Ilham Aliyev reviews preparations for WUF13

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday inspected the ongoing preparations related to the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), themed “Housing for All: Safe and Sustainable Cities and Communities,” which will be held on May 17–22 at the Baku Olympic Stadium.

12 May 2026-15:53
Azerbaijan kicks off WUF13 preparations with cultural Eco-Art event - PHOTOS

The countdown to World Urban Forum 13 (WUF13) continued in Baku with the launch of the “Eco-Art” Festival, a cultural initiative combining environmental awareness, urban sustainability and artistic expression.

12 May 2026-14:13
China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief

A former World Bank president has told the BBC that China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser to ease a global supply crisis caused by the Iran war.

12 May 2026-04:31
WUF13 roadshow concludes in Khankendi with public programme

The WUF13 Roadshow in Khankendi concluded on 10 May with a public programme aimed at raising awareness of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) among local residents and visitors.

11 May 2026-17:13
WUF13 concert to showcase Azerbaijan’s musical heritage

On May 18, the Honored Collective of Fikrat Amirov State Song and Dance Ensemble will perform a concert program at the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall as part of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13), one of the prestigious events of the United Nations to be held in Baku.

11 May 2026-14:20