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Uzbekistan’s Navoi: eco-villages, yurts and timeless heritage
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Navoi region combines sustainable tourism with cultural heritage, from eco-villages and family-run guesthouses to historic fortresses, petroglyphs and traditional nomadic yurts.
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Rishtan pottery: the Uzbek town where clay becomes timeless craft
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
In Rishtan, Uzbekistan, red earth becomes art. Masters and apprentices craft unique ceramics with natural glazes, preserving a timeless tradition.
Economy
Eliminating poverty by 2030: Uzbekistan’s ambitious vision
Uzbekistan has made poverty reduction a state priority, launching a nationwide programme focused on jobs, social protection, and mahalla-level action. Since 2016, 7.5mn people have escaped poverty. With €30bn invested in 2024, the country aims to eradicate absolute poverty by 2030.
Business
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.
Business Line
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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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.