168 Hours continues its collaboration with the Global Campus of Human Rights. In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Michael Hayes, Academic Director of the APMA program and member of the Global Campus Council.
Ucom is expanding its 5G network to four more cities: Byureghavan, Chambarak, Vayk and Artashat. As a result, the company’s largest 5G coverage is now available in 42 cities, in dozens of settlements, as well as at the Myler Mountain Resort, along the Yerevan-Dilijan highway, and Bagratashen, Bavra, and Agarak border customs checkpoints. Today, more than 91% of Armenia’s population has access to fast and reliable mobile internet.
In an interview with 168 Hours, Manishak Baghdasaryan from Armenia and Clara Roque from Mexico talked about their academic journey at the University of California, San Diego, and shared their thoughts on education and student life abroad.
Ralph Yirikian, General Director of Ucom, delivered a lecture to participants of the Leadership School’s 2025-2026 academic program.
The Barerar.am website and mobile application were created by the “Vardanyan Family” Charity Foundation.
Ucom is pleased to announce the launch of the new uCoin bonus reward system for all customers who purchase smartphones from Ucom’s online store. This innovative system allows customers to accumulate bonus points and use them late, making online purchases more profitable and convenient.
With the support of Ucom, ArmDrone Community NGO successfully completed a free one-month training program on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Young people aged 12-16 participated in the training, based on their interest in the field, as well as the results of interviews and tests.
Unibank, along with leading financial organizations, was a supporting sponsor of the 2025 BAFT Asia Bank to Bank Forum, an exclusive regional event for senior-level professionals and decision-makers. The forum was held in Singapore in conjunction with GTR Asia.
Shushan Harutyunyan, founder of the communications firm AxelMondrian, together with her team, delivered a masterclass for the 2025 fellows of the Student Home programme. Student Home is a residence and educational hub for students from Armenia’s regions who are admitted to universities in Yerevan and live there on a community basis. At the event, dedicated to the start of the academic year, the founder of AxelMondrian spoke to students about the importance of communications, as well as the future of professions and skills.
The general director of Ucom also toured the Leopard’s Canyon area to study the unique nature and see firsthand how the availability of technological solutions is changing the daily work of forest rangers, making it more efficient and safer.
