The use of artificial intelligence technologies in economic and social sectors to be expanded

The use of artificial intelligence technologies in economic and social sectors to be expanded
Uzbekistan

On December 1, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation on ongoing work on the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in the spheres of healthcare, education, transport and space sector.

Centrum Air opens its first European routes

Centrum Air opens its first European routes
Uzbekistan

Centrum Air has announced the launch of its first European routes, with direct flights from Tashkent to Frankfurt and Copenhagen starting in spring 2026 — a major milestone in the airline’s international expansion.

Airbus Recalls Nearly 6,000 A320 Aircraft Over Flight Control System Fault

Airbus Recalls Nearly 6,000 A320 Aircraft Over Flight Control System Fault
World

European aerospace giant Airbus has announced one of the largest recalls in its more than 50-year history. Due to a newly identified issue affecting flight control systems, the company will recall nearly 6,000 A320-family aircraft operated around the world.

Business

Wildberries is expanding its presence in Uzbekistan: the company has registered a new subsidiary, WB Taxi, officially entering the country’s taxi and passenger transportation market.

Business

Sustainable Fitch has assigned SOCAR its first ESG rating, giving the company an overall score of 3 and highlighting the maturity of its environmental, social and governance practices.

Tashkent to Host the Region’s Major Developer Summit

Tashkent to Host the Region’s Major Developer Summit
Business

On February 11–12, 2026, Tashkent will host the fourth international Move Real Estate Summit — a key platform for discussing Uzbekistan’s growing real estate market, investment climate, and global architectural trends.

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan Solidify $36 Million Trade Agreements

Economy

During a trade fair held in Kabul, entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan and Afghanistan signed preliminary agreements totaling $36 million.

AI Will Soon Give Way to Quantum Computing

AI Will Soon Give Way to Quantum Computing
Technology

Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger predicted that the current AI boom will last a few more years, after which it will be replaced by the mass adoption of quantum computing. Graphics cards, he says, will gradually become obsolete.

Uzbekistan to Host the Final of the 2026 Boxing World Cup

Uzbekistan to Host the Final of the 2026 Boxing World Cup
Sport

World Boxing has released the competition calendar for 2026 and confirmed that the final stage of the Boxing World Cup will be held in Uzbekistan in November. The announcement highlights the country’s growing role in the global boxing community.

Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion

Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
Special Project

Today marks four years since the passing of one of Uzbekistan’s most distinguished scholars, respected mentors, and esteemed public figures — Uktam Pardaevich Umurzakov. As Chairman of the Republican Council for Higher Education, Rector of the Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers, Doctor of Economics, and Professor, he dedicated his entire life to science and education.