Tashkent Metro to Overhaul Fare System with Distance-Based Pricing
The new payment system is expected to be introduced in the year 2027
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Targets Top Tier in World Bank Tax Rankings by 2030
The primary focus will be on elevating the quality of state services
Uzbekistan Prepares for Historic Debut at FIFA World Cup 2026
Full-Cycle Volkswagen Car Production to Launch in Angren
The Volkswagen project is expected to strengthen Uzbekistan’s automotive industry and expand local auto parts manufacturing
Uzbekistan Airways Launches Apple Pay and Google Pay Support
The airline introduced digital wallet payments as part of its broader strategy to modernize customer services and expand online payment options
Uzbekistan’s Small Business Sector Surpasses 1.2 Mln Active Enterprises
Officials say ongoing economic reforms and support for entrepreneurs are driving the expansion of Uzbekistan’s small business sector
Uzbekistan Opens Samarqand Digital Hub in San Francisco
The new hub aims to connect Uzbek IT firms with global investors and promote the country as a growing digital innovation center in Central Asia
Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan Advance Trans-Afghan Trade Corridor Project
The proposed trans-Afghan railway is expected to strengthen trade links between Central and South Asia while giving Uzbekistan new access to global shipping routes
UzNIF IPO Marks Historic Milestone for Uzbekistan’s Capital Markets
The dual listing of UzNIF became Uzbekistan’s first international equity offering and one of the biggest IPOs in London in 2026
Uzbekistan Security Services Seize Large Drug Shipment in Anti-Trafficking Operation
Authorities say the drugs were intended for distribution across multiple regions as Uzbekistan intensifies its fight against organized narcotics trade
Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways Launch New Codeshare Partnership
The agreement aims to strengthen tourism, trade and transit travel between Central Asia and the Middle East
Mirziyoyev Proposes “Digital Turkic Corridor” and Cybersecurity Alliance
The initiative aims to connect regional data centers, strengthen AI cooperation and improve cybersecurity among Turkic nations
How Much Uzbekistan Earned from Tourists Since Beginning of 2026
Tourist arrivals from China, Malaysia, Japan and the United States surged as Uzbekistan’s tourism industry recorded strong growth in early 2026
Uzbekistan Builds 5,000-Capacity Mosque in Turkestan Visited by Mirziyoyev and Tokayev
The large Islamic complex in Turkestan can host more than 5,000 worshippers and reflects traditional eastern and Islamic architectural styles
Uzbekistan Allocates 450 Bn Soums for Regional Tourism infrastructure
Authorities plan new tourism master plans, infrastructure upgrades and regional development projects as part of reforms in Uzbekistan’s tourism sector
London Politica Analyst Says BP’s Return to Uzbekistan Sends Strong Signal to Global Investors
The $2 bn project involving BP, SOCAR and Uzbekneftegaz could strengthen Uzbekistan’s investment image and attract more Western energy companies
GSMA M360 Eurasia 2026 to Spotlight AI and Digital Growth in Samarkand
The Samarkand summit will unite policymakers and industry executives as Uzbekistan strengthens its role as a regional hub for AI and digital transformation
Uzbekistan Deputy Foreign Minister Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Meeting
Officials from BRICS member and partner countries will discuss global governance reforms, regional issues and international cooperation in New Delhi
Uzbekistan Aims to Expand Food Exports to 100 New Markets by 2030
The government aims to strengthen food production, improve export infrastructure and boost the global presence of Uzbek agricultural products
Uzbekistan and China Deepen Cooperation on Poverty Reduction
The two countries plan to launch joint employment, rural development and technology transfer projects aimed at improving living standards
Uzbekistan’s Business Climate Improves Across Key Sectors, CERR Says
The British energy giant returns to Uzbekistan’s upstream sector after previously scaling back exploration under its former green energy strategy
BP Returns to Uzbekistan with New Oil and Gas Exploration Deal
The British energy giant returns to Uzbekistan’s upstream sector after previously scaling back exploration under its former green energy strategy
Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund Raises $603.6 Mln in Successful IPO
The offering was divided into two tranches
Afghanistan and Karakalpakstan Sign $100 Mln in Trade Agreements
Trade turnover between Afghanistan and Uzbekistan reached $508 mln as of April 1