Dilbar Primova
Culture news
Historic power plant prepares to become new home for contemporary art
Uzbekistan will open a new Centre for Contemporary Arts at a historic former diesel power plant. The exhibition space's inaugural season includes international artists, a Venice Biennale collateral project and city-wide cultural festivals.
Economy
The Central Asian country rewriting the rules on women's rights
Reforms and support programs are gradually improving women’s access to education, internships and business. Women now make up 54% of university students and 61% of research roles, while over 380,000 received loans in 2025. Social norms and gender-based violence still limit progress.
Business Line
Transforming care nationwide in Uzbekistan
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 modernising its healthcare system with new hospitals, advanced pediatric care and a rapidly expanding private sector. Digital health systems, regional services and medical education are also improving, making quality healthcare more accessible nationwide.
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.
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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.
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