Guided tour of Samarkand

Samarkand is known for its mosques and mausoleums. It’s on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China to the Mediterranean. Prominent landmarks include the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, majolica-covered madrassas dating to the 15th and 17th centuries, and Gur-e-Amir, the towering tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), founder of the Timurid Empire.

1.5 hours

The Nur Navoi SPP technical visit

Nur Navoi is the first utility-scale solar power plant (100 MW) to begin operation in Uzbekistan. The project was developed by Masdar. The new facility is the first of almost 1 GW of renewable generation capacity the Emirati developer is working on bringing to fruition in Uzbekistan.

1.5 hours