Tax & Trade Diplomacy: Oman’s Shura Council will review a draft Azerbaijan double-taxation deal to cut income tax burdens and curb tax evasion, aiming to boost cross-border business and investment. Development Finance: ADB says Azerbaijan is a top performer in development financing efficiency, with $2.529bn in sovereign support (2015-2024) focused on regional integration, private sector growth, climate action and digital transformation. Middle Corridor Logistics: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia are pushing a unified long-term tariff model for the Trans-Caspian route, with port and shipping upgrades (including Caspian dredging and Kuryk port work) to grow container volumes. Regional Trade Flows: Azerbaijan continues facilitating transit between Russia and Armenia, including a new 770-ton Russian wheat shipment moving via Azerbaijani rail corridors. Oil Market Watch: Azeri Light and other benchmarks fell week-on-week, with Azeri Light CIF averaging $77.66/bbl and Urals down to $48.52/bbl. Maritime Environment: Azerbaijan acceded to the anti-fouling convention to modernize shipping rules and reduce harmful hull-coating pollution. Education in Karabakh: Under the “Great Return” program, more preschool and school institutions are operating in liberated areas, alongside expansion of Karabakh University and new faculties. UFC Baku Business Angle: UFC Baku showcased bigger bonus payouts under the new system, while Rafael Fiziev and other Azerbaijan fighters delivered headline results.