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Healthcare
Uzbekistan increases capacity for complex pediatric surgical care
Expanded use of advanced procedures has reduced overseas referrals for children, lowered treatment costs for families and shifted pressure onto domestic healthcare systems, raising new questions about training, funding and long term sustainability as demand grows.
Culture news
Greek language celebrated in Uzbekistan as a global cultural force
The event brought together students, diplomats and academics to explore how Greek has shaped modern science, philosophy and education. With strong academic exchanges and a growing interest among students, cultural ties between Greece and Uzbekistan continue to deepen.
Silk Road Adventures
Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital.
Sport
Uzbekistan steps into the spotlight of global sport
More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation.
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Economy
Uzbekistan develops new rail links to strengthen Eurasian transit role
New international corridors and fleet upgrades are expanding cross-border rail connectivity, supporting trade flows between Europe, Asia and South Asia, while modernisation and electrification aim to improve passenger and freight services.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Samandar Tursunaliev leads Uzbekistan’s rise in AI innovation
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
At 25, Samandar Tursunaliev is turning Uzbekistan’s AI ideas into reality. From a small village to a growing startup, his work shows how young innovators are shaping the country’s digital future.
Business Line
Uzbekistan’s digital push takes on bureaucracy
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Public administration in Uzbekistan is moving away from manual procedures, embracing technology to deliver state services that are faster, clearer and easier to use, improving access for both citizens and businesses.
Culture news
UNESCO adds Central Asian traditions to global heritage list
Central Asian cultural traditions have received international recognition as the ancient bowed instrument Kobyz and the traditional nomadic Yurt shared across Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have been added to UNESCO’s Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Business Line
How SMEs are transforming Uzbekistan’s economy and creating jobs
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Small businesses now play a central role in Uzbekistan’s growth, with rising output, more jobs and expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.
Silk Road Adventures
Uzbekistan’s Silk Road heritage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Once a crossroads of empires and ideas, Uzbekistan remains one of the best-preserved witnesses to the Silk Road’s influence on architecture, learning and spiritual life.