digitalization
Azerbaijani Entrepreneurs Can Now Delegate Signing Rights Indefinitely via SİMA
Individual entrepreneurs and legal entities can now grant signing rights to others indefinitely through the Kabinetim section on sima.az. The delegation is fully digital.
ADB Approves $302.38 Million for Baku Metro Digitalization
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $302.38 million loan to modernize signaling and digitalize the Baku Metro as part of a $2.6 billion expansion program.
SİMA İmza integrated into Azerbaijan's public procurement portal
Entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan can now sign documents for public procurement online via SİMA İmza on the etender.gov.az portal.
Expert: Coordination, Not Infrastructure, Is Key for the Middle Corridor
Farrukh Irnazarov of Chemonics International said developing the Middle Corridor requires harmonized legislation, digitalization and a single operator, not just infrastructure.
Combined GDP of Turkic States Organization Reaches $2.4 Trillion
OTG Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev told the CAMCA 2026 forum in Baku that the organization's combined GDP stands at $2.4 trillion, highlighting the development of the Middle Corridor.
Azerbaijan and SpaceXAI Agree to Apply Grok AI in Public Services
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport and SpaceXAI have signed a memorandum of understanding on AI cooperation, paving the way for Grok models to be used in government services.
Azerbaijan Plans to Draft a New Digital Code
At a Milli Majlis session, Ali Huseynli, head of the parliamentary committee on legal policy and state building, announced plans to prepare a new Digital Code.
Azerbaijan May Deploy Grok AI in Public Services
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and SpaceXAI have signed a memorandum of understanding on AI cooperation. Solutions based on Grok models could be integrated into public services and digital infrastructure.
Azercell Opens First Next-Generation Dealer Store in Baku
Azercell has launched its first next-generation dealer store, combining digital solutions, retail sales, and personalized service.
ADY and Chinese Partners Discuss Development of the Middle Corridor
Azerbaijan Railways discussed expanding freight traffic and digitalizing port operations with Chinese delegations at the CICA conference in Baku.
Azerbaijan Supreme Court: Online Loan Fraud Does Not Automatically Cancel Debt
Azerbaijan's Supreme Court clarified that fraud in obtaining an online loan is not an automatic basis for declaring the contract invalid.
Azerbaijan explores digital FIATA Bill of Lading adoption
Azerbaijan's freight forwarders association and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport are studying the possibility of introducing the FIATA Bill of Lading in digital form.
KTZ and Huawei Discuss Digital Modernization of Railways
KTZ Chairman Yelzhas Otynshiyev met with Huawei Senior Vice President Leo Chen to discuss implementing digital solutions in infrastructure.
Uzbekistan and Russia to Introduce Electronic Permits for Freight Transport by 2026
Uzbekistan's Ministry of Transport plans to implement an e-permit system for international freight road transport with Russia and Belarus by the end of 2026.
Bir Partners with İİQA and Clopos to Digitalize HoReCa in the Caucasus
Digital ecosystem Bir, the Food Service and Gastronomy Association (İİQA), and startup Clopos have partnered to implement comprehensive digital solutions in the HoReCa sector, improving customer experience and expanding cashless payments.
AFB Bank Integrates SİMA Digital Signature into Mobile App
AFB Bank has integrated the SİMA digital signature into its digital banking services, allowing customers to open deposits, apply for loans, and order cards remotely.
CBA Discusses Digitalization of Capital Market
The Central Bank of Azerbaijan held a meeting to discuss capital market development and enhancing digitalization.
All Kazakh Government Agencies Moved to Unified QazTech Platform
Kazakhstan has moved all government agencies to the unified digital product development platform QazTech, accelerating the creation of government services.
Azerbaijan cuts Middle Corridor cargo transit time to 12 days
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Digital Development and Transport reports that reforms have cut transit time on the China-Europe route from 38-53 days to 12 days.
Azerbaijan creates 'Digital Public Finance' system
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Finance reports on digitalization of public finances: a new information system has been created, the 'Electronic Budget Guide' portal has been launched, and the volume of contracts signed via E-müqavilə exceeded 1 billion manats.
Binance Ready to Share AI Expertise with Azerbaijan's Regulators
Binance has expressed readiness to cooperate with Azerbaijan's regulators in the field of AI, highlighting its achievements in this area.
Kazakhstan Aims to Reduce Shadow Economy to 13.8% of GDP by 2028
The Kazakh government approved a plan to cut the shadow economy from 16.7% in 2025 to 13.8% by 2028 through digitalization and AI.
Georgia and Azerbaijan Switch to Electronic Permits for Freight Transport
Georgia and Azerbaijan have begun issuing and exchanging electronic permits for international road freight transport, simplifying administrative procedures.
Digital Transformation in Azerbaijan: From Fragmented Services to a Unified Ecosystem
Azerbaijan enters a new phase of digital transformation, moving from digitizing individual government services to building a unified digital ecosystem where citizens access the state as easily as any modern online service.