The number of tourists from the UAE has increased dramatically in Azerbaijan
In April of this year 2,500 tourists from the United Arab Emirates visited Azerbaijan. It is by 27 times more than over he same period last year, reads a message on the website of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the country. It is not reported what caused the interest of visitors from the United Arab Emirates, and where they choose to go. It should be noted that a considerable part of travelers is falconry lovers and a numeroous people accompanying them. The number of falconry enthusiasts is headed by members of the ruling family of the Emir of Dubai - Sheikh Mohammed and his sons, who have visiting Azerbaijan for three consecutive years. -02D-
Economics
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Azerbaijan's financial standing continues to strengthen as the country's foreign currency reserves have surged to $71 billion as of January 1, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance. This figure, which includes reserves held by the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) and the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), far exceeds the nation's external debt, which stands at a fraction of its reserves, specifically nearly 14 times less. This robust reserve position reflects Azerbaijan's fiscal stability and the government’s strategic economic management.
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According to operational data from the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan, in January 2025, the country produced 2.3 million tons of oil, including condensate, and 3.9 billion cubic meters of gas.
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The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has opened a representative office in Albania and is set to launch a specific project this year, the Albanian company "Albgaz" announced.
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"Azerbaijan is currently among 54 middle-income countries," said Shahmar Movsumov, head of the Economic Affairs and Innovative Development Policy Department of the Presidential Administration, during the presentation of the World Bank’s World Development Report 2024 in Baku on February 10.
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