USA Trump invites Kazakh and Uzbek presidents to G20 summit The US president is set to hold talks with Presidents Tokayev and Mirziyoyev on trade, peace and strategic initiatives. 23/12/2025
Focus The Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan: a modern masterpiece of Central Asia In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Islamic Civilization Centre in Uzbekistan stands as a modern architectural masterpiece rooted in centuries-old traditions. 23/12/2025
Business Qanot Sharq receives first A321neo XLR aircraft With the Airbus A321neo XLR, Qanot Sharq gains the ability to operate long-haul non-stop routes with narrow-body efficiency, enabling new direct connections between Central Asia, Europe and Asia-Pacific destinations. 23/12/2025
Partner content Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center: Reframing Central Asia’s place in global history Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan’s new Islamic Civilization Center aims to reshape how Central Asia is seen globally, highlighting its role in science, culture and cross-civilizational exchange. 23/12/2025
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. 22/12/2025
Uzbekistan Central Asia and Japan expand cooperation Meeting in Tokyo for the first time at leaders’ level, Central Asian states and Japan set out a framework for deeper political, economic and sectoral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges. 20/12/2025
Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev’s Tokyo visit highlights growing Uzbekistan-Japan ties The Tokyo visit brought together political dialogue, business engagement and cooperation in education, science and culture, reflecting the increasingly wide-ranging nature of relations between Uzbekistan and Japan. 19/12/2025
Travel News Uzbekistan among fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world Arrivals in Uzbekistan are up to 73 per cent compared to 2019, exceeding national targets as investments, visa-free travel and global promotion fuel growth. 19/12/2025
Uzbekistan Transport, energy and raw materials drive EU-Central Asia cooperation The European Union is expanding its engagement with Central Asia through transport connectivity, energy investments and cooperation on critical raw materials. 17/12/2025
Focus Uzbekistan revives the legacy of islam’s greatest hadith scholar In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan has completed a major restoration of the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex near Samarkand, one of the Muslim world's most revered pilgrimage sites. 16/12/2025
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. 09/12/2025
Economy Uzbekistan launches €9.46 billion clean-energy projects to boost power At the "Powering the Future" forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan unveiled 42 renewable, storage, and grid projects, with international partners supporting a nationwide energy transformation. 05/12/2025
Economy Uzbekistan’s new labour mobility model With 2 million citizens abroad and €13.9 billion in remittances, Uzbekistan is expanding regulated labour migration, training workers for rising demand in Europe and Asia. 04/12/2025
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. 02/12/2025
Eco-Innovation Samarkand CITES summit showcases tech to save endangered species Experts at the 20th CITES Conference reveal wildlife crime worth up to €22B annually, putting 40,000+ species at risk and boosting tech monitoring efforts. 02/12/2025
Partner content Central Asia and Azerbaijan: a shared cultural legacy for a shared future Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Culture is the memory of civilisation — a legacy that crosses borders, survives political change, and unites generations and nations. 01/12/2025
Economy New investments push Trans-Caspian Corridor into its next phase At the Tashkent Investors Forum, officials detailed new rail, port, and digital upgrades, stressing that coordinated reforms and harmonised border systems are essential for scaling the corridor. 01/12/2025
Uzbekistan Central Asia’s education boom takes center stage at Tashkent QS forum Leaders from across Central Asia gathered to discuss progress in universities, highlight new partnerships and explore how strengthened cooperation can improve academic quality and research opportunities. 01/12/2025
Travel News Reviving the Silk Road: Central Asia tourism surges The 30th Tashkent International Tourism Fair highlights Silk Road tourism growth, driven by flights, multi-country routes, local crafts, and AI planning tools. 01/12/2025
Partner content Inside Uzbekistan’s drive to reclaim its heritage Partner content presented by the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan In central Tashkent, a bold new landmark symbolises Uzbekistan’s spiritual revival. 01/12/2025