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Business
Nearly €1bn earmarked as five-part plan targets AI and exports
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the measures at annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. They include lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier access to capital markets, alongside regulatory changes that will limit inspections and shift the burden of proof to the state.
Silk Road Adventures
How evening changes life in Uzbekistan's historic cities
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.
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Critical minerals drive industrial expansion
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
More than 30 critical minerals have been identified across Uzbekistan, with 76 investment projects worth around €2.4 billion underway. New mining and processing facilities are targeting materials used in electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy systems.
Space
Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth satellite
The Samarkand-2028 Earth observation satellite has entered orbit carrying an AI module developed by Uzbek engineers, processing data in orbit before transmission to improve efficiency in fields including agriculture and environmental monitoring.
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How Uzbekistan's deserts shaped settlements, beliefs and daily life
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.
Focus
How economic growth is changing everyday life
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
A decade of economic reforms has reshaped investment, employment and finance in Uzbekistan. As growth continues, policymakers and international organisations are increasingly focused on whether its benefits are reaching businesses, workers and households.
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Exploring Uzbekistan through its rivers, waterfalls and reservoirs
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Mountain rivers, hidden waterfalls and centuries-old reservoirs show how water has shaped settlement, trade and tourism across Uzbekistan, offering visitors a different perspective on the country.
Culture Series
Inside Uzbekistan's flagship Centre of Islamic Civilisation
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
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Islamic scholarship takes centre stage at Uzbekistan forum
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
Researchers, religious leaders and policymakers examined how centuries of Islamic scholarship continue to influence education, scientific research and international cooperation.
Business Line
Small businesses drive poverty reduction efforts
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Farmers, livestock breeders and family-run businesses are expanding through loans, subsidies and local support programmes. According to the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, in Uzbekistan say millions of people have moved out of poverty over the past decade.
Economy
Central banks face warning over rate cuts and inflation risks
Economists at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue warned that premature rate cuts could keep inflation above target. Uzbekistan’s lower inflation, falling expectations and reduced dollarisation show how credibility shapes monetary policy.
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Horses, heritage and a new generation of riders
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Polo players, breeders and young riders are helping preserve centuries-old equestrian traditions while creating new opportunities in sport and education.
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Tashkent forum closes with 166 investment agreements worth €37.6bn
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
More than 10,000 participants, including delegates from 102 countries, examined market access, transport links, green power, digital exports and the policies needed to turn commitments into operating projects.