OYAGSB Strengthens Strategic Collaboration at BFA Uzbekistan’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

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TASHKENT, 13 May 2026: The Othman Yeop Abdullah Graduate School of Business (OYAGSB), Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), marked a significant milestone in its international engagement through its participation in the 30th Anniversary Celebration of The Banking and Finance Academy (BFA), Uzbekistan.

The commemorative event brought together distinguished representatives from academic institutions, industry partners, and key stakeholders, reflecting BFA’s longstanding commitment to excellence in education and professional development within the banking and finance sector over the past three decades.

During the morning session, invited partners delivered congratulatory remarks and shared reflections on BFA’s remarkable achievements, particularly its contributions to human capital development at both regional and international levels. The occasion not only celebrated the institution’s enduring legacy, but also highlighted the growing importance of international academic and professional collaboration in an increasingly interconnected world.

OYAGSB’s participation underscores the strong and enduring relationship between the two institutions. More importantly, the event provided a valuable avenue for reaffirming mutual commitments while exploring new opportunities for strategic collaboration, particularly in postgraduate education, executive programmes, research initiatives and industry-driven engagement.

Adding further significance to the occasion, the celebration served as a platform for meaningful exchanges of ideas and best practices among participating institutions, paving the way for stronger global academic networks and future collaborative ventures.

The event concluded with a networking luncheon, fostering closer meaningful ties among participants and strengthening avenues for continued cooperation and long-term partnership development.