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Uzbekistan secures €26bn in deals at Tashkent Investment Forum
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan hosted the Tashkent International Investment Forum, attracting 7,500 delegates and €26 billion in signed deals. The event highlighted new reforms, strategic partnerships, and major sectoral investments.
Silk Road Adventures
Stihia Festival draws global crowds to Aral Sea’s vanished shoreline
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
Stihia Festival attracts thousands to Muynak, Uzbekistan, spotlighting the Aral Sea’s environmental crisis while blending electronic music, art, and local culture on the site of a vanished sea.
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Silk Road Adventures
Jizzakh: Soviet history and alpine escapes in Uzbekistan’s highlands
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
From Soviet-era legacies and literary icons to adrenaline-filled trails and glacial springs, Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region is rich in cultural landmarks and natural escapes.
Business Line
Uzbekistan’s electrical engineering sector has global ambitions
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Business Line Uzbekistan, we examine the country’s electrical engineering industry, taking stock of its remarkable progress and growth potential.
Silk Road Adventures
How Bukhara's ancient water systems inspire today’s climate solutions
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore how Bukhara’s ancient water systems still shape life today, as a city in the desert adapts to the challenges of climate change.
Cult
Uzbekistan showcases modernist Tashkent at Venice Biennale 2025
In partnership with Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan presents its modernist architectural legacy at the Venice Biennale, with a focus on one of the world’s largest solar furnaces and the future of sustainable design.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Uzbek students win global award for groundbreaking rainwater project
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet two students from Tashkent’s Presidential School whose award-winning project collects and filters rainwater for communities with limited water access.
Silk Road Adventures
Inside Khiva’s heritage: from puppet theatres to palace courtyards
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we visit Khiva, Uzbekistan’s desert gem, where puppet makers, dancers and ancient palaces keep the spirit of the Silk Road alive.
Business Line
How Uzbekistan is becoming Central Asia’s new tech hub
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Business Line of Uzbekistan, we explore how the country's technology and ICT sectors are expanding, creating jobs, attracting investment and positioning Uzbekistan as a regional leader in innovation.
Silk Road Adventures
Tasting tradition: from plov in Tashkent to samsa in Parkent
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Silk Road Adventures, we explore Uzbekistan’s culinary heritage, from Tashkent’s food markets and plov centre to a mountain village famous for its seasonal samsa.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Meet Uzbekistan’s chess prodigy
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this new episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we follow Nodirbek Abdusattorov, a chess grandmaster who balances a demanding competitive career with university studies while aiming for new milestones.
Focus
EU and Central Asia launch strategic partnership at Samarkand summit
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Focus, we report from Samarkand, where the EU and Central Asian leaders held a historic first summit, launching a strategic partnership to deepen cooperation across key sectors.
Silk Road Adventures
How Uzbekistan is reviving its textile heritage for the global market
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
In this episode of Silk Road Adventure, we look at Uzbekistan's rich textile heritage - from traditional suzani embroidery to modern production - which is shaping the country's role in the global fashion and textile industry.
Climate
Uzbekistan launches Aral Culture Summit to tackle the Aral Sea crisis
In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan
At the 2025 Samarkand Climate Forum, Karakalpakstan introduced the Aral Culture Summit to spotlight recovery, history, and future development beyond the environmental crisis of the Aral Sea.