Uzbekistan’s Tourism Boom: New Routes, Festivals and Global Visitors
Karakalpakstan emerged as one of Uzbekistan’s most visible cultural destinations in 2025
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Air Travel Demand in Uzbekistan Rises 21% in 2025
Domestic flights recorded the strongest growth
Uzbekistan Sends 390 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
The handover ceremony took place in Hairatan
ADB Report Highlights Water Challenges and Rural Progress in Uzbekistan
Similar patterns were observed in Kyrgyzstan
CMWP: Tashkent Retail Property Market Remains Undersupplied
Tashkent commissioned over 100,000 sq metres of new retail space during the year
Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Explore New China–Central Asia Freight Route
Foreign Workers Fined UZS 41 Mln for Burning Uzbek Currency
Uzbekistan Appoints New Business Ombudsman
Uzbekistan to Strengthen Spiritual and Ideological Content of National Holidays
Uzbekistan Targets $20 Bn in Tourism Exports in Five Years
Authorities also plan to create a major tourism ring
Uzbekistan GDP for 2026 Projected at $167 Bn
He also announced the launch of the “Doubling Productivity and Efficiency” programme
Uzbekistan to Attract $50 Bn in Foreign Investment in 2026
Special support measures will be introduced for strategic investors
Uzbekistan Prepares First Astronaut and Satellite for Space Mission
Tashkent has expressed interest in launching the satellite with SpaceX
Uzbekistan to Open AI Labs and Supercomputers
15 artificial intelligence laboratories will be launched in universities
Uzbekistan Declares 2026 the Year of Mahalla Development
Developing mahallas and their infrastructure is a top priority
Uzbekistan’s GDP Tops $145 Bn for First Time
Exports rose 23% to $33.4 bn
Russia Seeks Suspects from Uzbekistan Over General Kirillov Murder
The court also issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian national
Tourist Visits to Uzbekistan Rise 47% in 2025
The largest number of tourists came from Kyrgyzstan
Chinese Investment in Uzbekistan Increased 40-Fold in Nine Years
The largest project is a $3.3 bn olefin production complex in Bukhara
Uzbekistan Denies Road Camera Data is Publicly Available
Officials stressed that all systems undergo cybersecurity checks
Security Lapse Exposes Uzbekistan’s Nationwide Licence Plate Surveillance System
One of the most tracked vehicles was followed over six months
Uzbekistan Introduces Simplified Customs Procedures and Fee Cuts in 2026
The customs clearance fee will be cut by 20%
Trump Says Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Be Invited to 2026 G20 Summit
The leaders also reviewed the implementation of previously reached agreements
CERR: Uzbekistan Housing Sales Rise as Prices Show Mixed Trends
CERR report highlights strong transaction growth, regional price gains and rising rents in Tashkent