International Music: The Jahangir Jahangirov Choir from the International Mugham Center impressed audiences at Istanbul’s 4th International Choir Festival, with performances staged across major venues and open-air spaces. Tourism & Lifestyle: Hyatt has opened Beldersoy Resort and SPA in Uzbekistan’s Chimgan–Bostanliq region, the first Destination by Hyatt property in the country, offering 109 rooms and 36 villas plus year-round mountain activities. Music Heritage: Kazakhstan marks the 120th birth anniversary of composer and educator Latif Khamidi on July 17, spotlighting his legacy in opera, choral work, and folk preservation. Film & Culture Diplomacy: Uzbekistan has proposed a Greece co-production feature film and a joint exhibition on Alexander the Great, linking his Samarkand legacy and marriage to Roxane with museum exchanges. Regional Screen Spotlight: The International Film Festival of SCO Countries kicked off in Cholpon-Ata, with cultural diplomacy front and center. Media & Peacebuilding: The Connect for Peace Festival 2026 gathered Central Asian media professionals in SmArt.Point to discuss independent journalism and new tech pressures. Arts Calendar: The iPalpiti Festival runs July 20–26 in Beverly Hills, featuring international young musicians including Uzbekistan’s presence.