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NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang’s first visit to Kazakhstan brought AI education and the next generation of researchers into focus. At alem.ai in Astana, Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek introduced Huang to QAIRU, a new university launched this year with a focus on artificial intelligence and advanced research.
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On October 22, 2026, the Embassy of Malaysia hosted an inaugural seminar at the Tangla Hotel in Brussels titled "Malaysia and Belgium: Strategic Partners in Driving Innovation, Trade and Investment within the Ecosystem". Attended by over 60 diplomats, policymakers, and business leaders, the event highlighted Malaysia's role as Belgium's gateway to ASEAN. Discussions centered on expanding bilateral cooperation across six key pillars: semiconductors, green energy, green chemicals, logistics and ports, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. The seminar featured insights from Belgian enterprises like Melexis, highlighted broader EU-ASEAN synergies such as the Global Gateway initiative, and emphasized steady progress toward concluding the Malaysia–EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) by 2027.
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Central Asia’s growing economic potential, relative stability and strategic transport links are attracting major powers, while its countries balance competing interests through a multi-vector foreign policy. This article is based on a speech by Qodir Djurayev, Professor at the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent.
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Two days of sector conferences, structured B2B meetings and project presentations in March 2027 aim to turn interest in Syria's reconstruction into signed business between Syrian and European companies.
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Gürbüz, Secretary General of ATA Türkiye, says he wants to give every member association a stronger voice and to prepare the organisation for a changing security environment. The election will take place in Berlin on 21 November 2026.
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The Embassy of Malaysia invited guests to experience the traditions, ceremonial attire and cuisine of a Malay wedding, presented as a portrait of the country as the melting pot of Southeast Asia.
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The Embassy of Malaysia in Brussels organised a bowling tournament on Saturday, 10 October 2026, in conjunction with Malaysia's National Sports Day, known as Hari Sukan Negara. Hosted and officiated by H.E. Dato’ Mohd Khalid Abbasi Abdul Razak, Ambassador of Malaysia to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union, the tournament welcomed 40 players representing different nationalities and professional backgrounds. Participants included Embassy personnel, fellow Malaysians, members of the Malaysian Association of Belgium and Luxembourg (MABL), officials from the European External Action Service (EEAS), and other friends of the Embassy. The tournament featured 10 competing teams across 10 bowling lanes. Participants played three games before the event concluded with an award ceremony recognising the winners. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, with participants cheering one another on and engaging in friendly competition. Beyond the competition, the event provided an opportunity for Malaysians living abroad to reconnect and for international participants to engage with Malaysian culture and community through sport.
politics
France's government has promised 3,000 replacement teachers and a greater student voice in education policy after nearly three weeks of high-school protests, but blockades resumed and further action is planned.
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The 2026 Warsaw Human Dimension Conference brings together representatives from the 57 OSCE participating States, civil society and experts in Warsaw from 5 to 15 October. Organized by the Swiss OSCE Chairpersonship and ODIHR, the conference focuses on human rights, democracy, the rule of law, fundamental freedoms and gender equality across the OSCE region.
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Lisarts, une adresse beauté à découvrir à Bruxelles pour sublimer le regard et les lèvres
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Non-EU passengers at Brussels Airport (Zaventem) are facing significant delays at border control, with waiting times regularly reaching nearly two hours and sometimes much longer due to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System.
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Mirziyoyev sets a target of attracting branches of the world's leading universities, backed by cost compensation and scholarship quotas. The decree, budget and timeline are still to come.
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A Synchronous Breakthrough for Kazakhstan: Historic Results in Three Global Rankings for Science and Education (September 2026)
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By Sharif Akhmedov, Rotterdam
politics
Arrivé en tête des élections législatives du 23 septembre, le Parti authenticité et modernité (PAM) ouvre une nouvelle séquence politique au Maroc. Entre faible participation, enjeux de gouvernance et préparation de la Coupe du monde 2030, le prochain gouvernement devra accompagner les ambitions de développement du Royaume tout en répondant aux attentes sociales de la population.
travel
Global Tourism Forum President and Visit Brussels Ambassador Bulut Bağcı attended an exclusive gathering at the Warwick Brussels Hotel, where he met with former Visit Brussels Ambassadors to exchange views on the city’s growing international profile, its role as a global hub for tourism and business events, and opportunities for future collaboration.
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The 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) is being held at Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September 2026 under the theme “Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.” The event brings together tourism authorities, airlines, hotels, travel agencies, technology companies, investors and policymakers from across the Middle East and beyond. More than a major tourism trade show, ATM 2026 serves as a platform for governments and international organisations to discuss resilience, cooperation and the future of mobility in the face of geopolitical, technological and environmental challenges.
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In the heart of Brussels, where history, gastronomy and international exchange meet, Cemil Soysal has built far more than a successful hospitality business. Through his leadership of Brasserie Ommegang, he has become a committed ambassador for the city, promoting its culture, supporting its economy and bringing people together around the traditions that make Brussels unique.
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EUReflect Meets the Ambassador of Zambia in Brussels: Building Bridges Ahead of the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting 2026
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BRUSSELS — Europe may still be the world’s most recognizable tourism destination, but its dominance can no longer be taken for granted, World Tourism Forum Institute President Bulut Bağcı warned during remarks at the European Parliament on Tuesday.
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Canada and Australia have reaffirmed their strong support for the people of Afghanistan, five years after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, while condemning continued human rights violations and restrictions on fundamental freedoms.
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Kazakhstan's president frames ties with Beijing as part of a broader push for Eurasian connectivity and multilateralism, highlighting the Middle Corridor's role in linking China with Europe.
technology
Kazakhstan's strategic position and critical minerals are drawing global attention, with a new documentary underscoring its potential as a bridge between Asia and Europe.
health
The drug, developed at Nazarbayev University's National Laboratory Astana, targets a specific cancer type and could become the country's first domestically produced oncology treatment.
interview
High Commissioner Kurrimbaccus praised the media outlets' role in promoting dialogue and cultural understanding, as the two sides committed to further cooperation in journalism, education, and literature.
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Independence and Inheritance: Kyrgyzstan Celebrates 35 Years of Sovereignty in Brussels
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Evergreen "study in Belgium" guide targeting international-student search traffic; for study-abroad blogs.
politics
Seven parties are contesting 145 seats in the new unicameral Kurultai, with 545 candidates on party lists and women, youth, and disabled persons making up 43.9% of candidates.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights urges the sides to de-escalate before its too late to stop civilian suffering
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Ambassador Roman Vassilenko said cycling mirrors bilateral ties, requiring balance, momentum and mutual support.
