Energy & Industry: BP wrapped up a multi-well subsea intervention campaign at the Deepwater Gunashli area of the ACG field in the Caspian, using riserless light well intervention and converting the Khankendi vessel for the first time in BP’s Caspian operations. Gas Development: TotalEnergies, SOCAR and XRG approved final investment decision for full field development at the Absheron gas project, targeting higher output and first production from the expanded phase in 2029. Trade Tech (NCTS): Azerbaijan’s State Customs Committee says work toward accession to the New Computerised Transit System is advancing, with digital procedures and IT infrastructure central to the staged transition. Defense Tech: Azerbaijan’s Mi-17 helicopters are set to receive Turkey’s FALCON FLEX 50 turret system for 12.7mm machine guns, with deliveries expected later this year and a display planned at ADEX 2026. AI & Security Policy: The UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi adopted a blueprint to tackle digital-age crime, including “crime as a service,” and calls for digital justice systems with AI safeguards. Investment Push: AIIF 2026 in Baku concluded with 26 contracts worth $10.8bn across AI, energy and manufacturing, with major global investors in the mix. Smart Cities (Regional): Kyrgyzstan is exploring “smart city” tech—video surveillance, traffic control, automated parking, air-quality monitoring—and discussing cybersecurity cooperation with Baku-based partners.