Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and energy management systems (EMS) will be introduced into the electricity sector of Uzbekistan, the Ministry of Energy said.

This project is being implemented in accordance with the program “Digital Uzbekistan – 2030”, developed as part of the presidential decree “On measures for the widespread introduction of the digital economy and e-government” dated April 28, 2020, and the state program “Year of Development of Science, Education and Digital Economy”.

The goal of the project is to create a modern automated dispatching system for managing the electric power sector, its implementation is scheduled for 2020-2024. The investment project worth $90 million will be financed by the World Bank.

“The implementation of this project will make it possible to manage the electric power sector with the help of innovative solutions and modern digital technologies,” said Feruz Kurbanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC National Electricity Networks of Uzbekistan. “Moreover, through the use of energy-saving technologies in power transmission lines, it is envisaged to reduce energy losses in the system, online analysis of emergency situations, and increase the reliability and quality of power supply with the help of a modern integrated automated control system. Within the framework of the project, it is also planned to train and improve the qualifications of young specialists in developed countries”.

Work on the development of a technical-economic basis and tender documents for the implementation of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and energy management systems (EMS) in JSC National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan will be carried out in conjunction with the EDF-CIST company, selected through international tenders (Électricité de France – France).

Tashkent — In accordance with the third direction of the Five initiatives put forward by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan – creating conditions for the wide and effective use of computer technologies by the population and youth, attracting young people to entrepreneurship in the field of information technology by the Ministry for the Development of Information Technologies and Communications of the Republic of Uzbekistan, in cooperation with state authorities, work continues on the creation of digital technology training centers throughout the republic.

Digital Technologies Training Center was opened in Amudarya district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

Deputy Minister for Development of Information Technologies and Communications Kakhramon Yuldashev took part in the opening of the training center in Amudarya district.

The training center is equipped with modern computer technology. Here, for local youth, courses will be organized to teach the basics of digital and computer technologies, e-commerce, programming, and robotics.

In the Digital Technologies Training Center, it is planned to attract more than 17 thousand students of grades 5-11, studying in regional schools, to the courses, and improve the qualifications of employees of enterprises and organizations in the field of ICT.

In addition, work will also be carried out to implement the megaproject “One Million Uzbek coders”. Currently, over 1900 people have registered on this platform in the Republic of Karakalpakstan. In the Amu Darya region, 132 people were registered, of whom 30 successfully completed the courses and received certificates.

For reference, according to the plan approved by the Ministry for the Development of Information Technologies and Communications, at present, Digital Technology Training Centers have been opened and operate in the Republic of Karakalpakstan in the city of Nukus, Muynak, Beruniy, Kanlikul and Ellikala districts.

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ISLAMABAD, OCT 5 – President Dr. Arif Alvi visited Kuwait to offer condolences over the sad demise of the Amir, High Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, who breathed his last on Tuesday, 29 September 2020.

During his meeting with the new Amir of Kuwait, High Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the President offered profound sympathies and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the leadership, Government and people of Pakistan. The President conveyed that the Pakistani nation fully shared the sorrow and grief of their Kuwaiti brethren and stood by them in this difficult time.

The President noted that the late Amir was a true and trusted friend of Pakistan and made invaluable contribution to the furtherance of brotherly relations between the two countries. The late Amir’s services to the Kuwaiti nation, his contribution to the Pakistan-Kuwait relationship, and his efforts for regional peace and stability will be long remembered.

The President also conveyed best wishes to High Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah upon assuming his responsibilities as the new Amir and expressed the confidence that Kuwait would continue to forge ahead on the path of progress and prosperity under his wise stewardship.

His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah expressed sincere gratitude to President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, and the people of Pakistan for their condolences and for sharing the sorrow and grief of the Kuwaiti people.

The two leaders affirmed their shared commitment to further deepen the Pakistan-Kuwait relationship in all dimensions.

BAKU (DNA) -In the framework of its new aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan the armed forces of Armenia are deliberately targeting the civilian population and infrastructure of Azerbaijan in violation of fundamental norms and principles of international law, including international humanitarian law, as well as Armenia’s relevant international obligations.

As a result of Armenia’s artillery and missile attacks, 24 Azerbaijani civilians were killed, 121 injured, more than 300 residential buildings and civilian objects destroyed.

Missile attacks on Azerbaijan’s second biggest city Ganja, industrial city of Mingachevir, as well as the Khizi and Absheron regions of Azerbaijan, targeting densely populated areas and critical infrastructure from the territory of Armenia is an intentional provocation designed to enlarge the zone of hostilities and bring the third countries into the conflict.

Azerbaijan disposes of solid facts on Armenia’s shelling the Azerbaijani civilians and infrastructure from Armenia’s own territory, namely from Gorus, Sisian, Vardenis, Jermuk, and Berd towns of Armenia.

This evidence collected with the participation of local and international experts, including the foreign journalists on the ground, will be presented to the relevant international organizations.

We urge Armenia to obey norms and principles of international law, including its obligations under the international humanitarian law, and implement the demands of the UN Security Council resolutions for immediate, complete and unconditional withdrawal from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.

We reiterate that Armenia’s leadership bears full responsibility for the results of the counter-offensive measures to be taken by the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan in order to ensure the security of its civilians and residential areas deep inside the internationally recognized territories of Azerbaijan.