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Trump praises 'great deal' as Uzbekistan purchases Boeing Dreamliners
Uzbekistan signed an $8 billion deal with Boeing for Dreamliner aircraft during President Mirziyoyev’s New York visit. Donald Trump praised the agreement, saying it will create 35,000 US jobs. The deal highlights growing US–Uzbek economic ties and long-term business cooperation.
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Uzbekistan expands transport network with new rail and air corridors for Central Asian businesses
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Investments in highways, railways, and air transport are on the rise, with several major projects underway.
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Bukhara Biennial: Healing through art and culture on the Silk Road
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
The inaugural Bukhara Biennial, themed “Recipes for Broken Hearts”, brings over 200 artists from 40 countries to the Silk Road city, blending art, healing and heritage in Uzbekistan.
Culture news
Prison break in Uzbek jails for inmates who do required reading
Uzbekistan has approved a law that allows prisoners to reduce their jail sentences by up to 30 days per year, by reading several books, included on a special list. But the educative exercise is not an option for all inmates.
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Silk Road Adventures
Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley: land of silk, craft and fertile vineyards
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Fergana Valley offers fertile landscapes, silk workshops, historic palaces, and traditions that make it Uzbekistan’s cultural and natural heart.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Meet the Uzbek scientist pioneering genetic breakthroughs in cotton, wheat and global food security
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbek scientist and agriculture minister Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov is reshaping global farming through groundbreaking genetic research.
Silk Road Adventures
How Tamerlane’s legacy Is preserved in Shahrisabz
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In southern Uzbekistan, Shahrisabz blends Timurid architecture, traditional crafts and Silk Road history into a city that quietly preserves its cultural legacy — far from the crowds of Samarkand.
Business
What will be the benefits of Uzbekistan's new labour strategy?
The country is now focusing on equipping workers with the right skills, rather than simply creating jobs. New training centres, digital tools, and vocational vouchers aim to boost employment, cut poverty, and close the skills gap in a changing economy.
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Uzbekistan’s New Urban Development
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan breaks ground on “New Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.
Silk Road Adventures
The colours of Uzbekistan’s bazaars are not just about commerce
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Bazaars are living symbols of the country’s historical role as a crossroads of civilizations and its vibrant present-day culture.
Changemakers of Uzbekistan
Behzod Abduraimov: a childhood dream hits the world’s stage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov describes his musical journey, from humble beginnings in Tashkent to performing in storied venues around the world.
Silk Road Adventures
Surkhandarya: A journey of discovery in Uzbekistan’s untouched South
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Framed as a story of discovery, this episode of Silk Road Adventures is a unique journey across a lesser-travelled land where nature, history, and tradition blend seamlessly.
Culture news
Kurash kombat: An ancient sport lands a blow in the heart of France
For three days, the centre of Paris turned into a celebration of an ancient Central Asian tradition as more than a hundred athletes from 25 countries stepped onto the gilam for the International Kurash Tournament for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Silk Road Adventures
Get to know the alpine wonders of Uzbekistan
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In this episode we head to the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan to uncover the alpine wonders surrounding of the country, where soaring peaks, emerald slopes, and deep-blue reservoirs form a natural escape just two hours from Tashkent.