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UzNIF brings global investors into state-owned enterprises
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
The dual London and Tashkent listing attracted more than $2.8 billion (€2.46 billion) in demand and raised nearly $700 million. Attention is now turning to governance standards, company performance and whether the transaction can help deepen capital markets and support future public offerings.
Silk Road Adventures
How baking traditions continue to shape daily life and culture
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From tandir ovens to local bazaars, bread remains central to daily life, combining regional techniques, craftsmanship and long-standing traditions.
Silk Road Adventures
How craftsmanship and production keep silk-making alive today
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Through workshops, design studios and local industries, silk production continues to link tradition with contemporary demand, preserving techniques shaped over centuries.
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Business Line
From raw materials to value-added exports: A structural trade transformation
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is broadening its export base through market diversification, industrial growth, and trade reforms, targeting higher value-added products and new international markets.
Markets
UzNIF debuts on London market in first international Uzbek IPO
The IPO generated more than $2.8 billion (€2.6bn) in investor demand and raised around $603 million (€540m). Officials at the London Stock Exchange described the listing as a landmark moment for Uzbekistan’s access to international capital markets.
Culture news
International jazz festival draws thousands with free open-air concert
The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing.
Culture news
Rare traditional sounds are being digitised for a new generation
Mountain melodies, centuries-old instruments and traditional rhythms are being digitally preserved through a new open-access music platform. The archive aims to reconnect contemporary creators with sounds that had remained outside global audio libraries for decades.
Silk Road Adventures
How music and craftsmanship keep traditions alive today
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From workshops to oral traditions, music continues to connect generations through instruments, performance and cultural heritage.
Economy
How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition
Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.
Art
Artefacts returned to Centre of Islamic Civilisation after UK probe
The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through cooperation with museums and the art market. The handover took place during an international cultural event marking the anniversary programme of Amir Temur.
Silk Road Adventures
Inside the guesthouses keeping Silk Road hospitality alive
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From Surkhandarya to Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent, guesthouses offer travellers a chance to experience Uzbek hospitality and everyday life along the Silk Road.
Silk Road Adventures
How Nowruz is celebrated across regions and communities
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From Surkhandarya to Andijan and Tashkent, Nowruz brings people together through food, tradition and shared celebrations, marking the arrival of spring across Uzbekistan.
Culture news
Scholars revisit Amir Temur beyond military legacy
New academic research highlights the Timurid era as a structured system of scientific and cultural development. An international conference brought together global experts to reassess primary sources and expand cooperation on historical research and preservation.
