AI for Security: INTERPOL’s “Operation Shams II” used AI on 108,076 facial images from jihadist online content to identify 126 suspected foreign terrorist fighters, with Uzbekistan among 11 participating countries. Karakalpakstan Infrastructure: Uzbekistan launched 11 projects worth $592M and broke ground on 47 more initiatives totaling $7B in Karakalpakstan, spanning energy, digital economy, transport, healthcare and services, aiming to create 8,000 high-income jobs. Uzbekistan–Korea Tech & Education: Kookmin University and Tashkent University of Information Technologies agreed to expand AI and software education, research and industry-academia links. Nuclear & Radiation Safety: Uzbekistan and Türkiye signed a cooperation deal to exchange know-how and train specialists in radiation and nuclear safety. Business Climate Watch: CERR reports Uzbekistan’s composite business climate index rose to 59 in August, with optimism strongest in services and industry. Clean Energy Progress: Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan wind buildout includes commissioned wind plants totaling 300 MW plus a 100 MW storage system. AI in Industry Partnerships: Allied Biofuels’ Uzbekistan SAF/e-SAF project held a FEED meeting in China, aligning engineering and targeting Final Investment Decision in Q1 2027.