At a briefing for local journalists the Regional Manager of Uber mobile app (created in San Francisco to find, call and pay a taxi or private driver) for CIS countries Aleksey Stakh said the number of active users only in Baku exceeds 60,000 people.
All in all, about a year after entering the market in Baku, Uber app has been used by more than half a million people, who either live in Baku on a permanent basis, or come on holiday or on business.
Recall, the US mobile application is available in 445 cities in 69 countries on all continents. --17D-
Economics
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Azerbaijan's ambitious program to restore territories liberated from Armenian occupation has attracted attention due to the extensive use of single-source procurement methods, raising concerns about transparency and corruption.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.
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The Supreme Eurasian Economic Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) convened today, December 26, 2024, at a summit highlighting the evolving dynamics of regional cooperation and the complex interplay of geopolitical interests among EAEU member states. The meeting, held in Saint Petersburg, brought together the leaders of the EAEU countries to discuss a robust agenda that could shape the bloc's trajectory in 2025 and beyond.
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The Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UCCI) of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) held its General Assembly in Baku on December 26, highlighting dynamic economic growth and deepening integration among member states. Representing Azerbaijan and other OTS member states, business and government leaders discussed trade, investments, and regional connectivity projects.
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