Uzbekistan to Get Its Own Disneyland
A meeting with The Walt Disney Company Vice President and seven-time Emmy Award winner Jaima Washington was held on December 19. The project aims to transform the capital of Uzbekistan into a regional hub for children's content production, Saida Mirziyoyeva announced on her Telegram channel.
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Uzbekistan to Get Its Own Disneyland
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President of Uzbekistan arrives in Japan
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Senate Approves People-Focused Budget
Centrum Air introduces cloud-based in-flight entertainment system
Centrum Air is launching its cloud-based entertainment system, Centrum Media. The platform is already operational on the first three aircraft (UK32074, UK32131, and UK32130) and will be rolled out across the entire fleet by the end of the year. Centrum Media allows passengers to connect to a Wi-Fi portal from their smartphone, tablet, or laptop without installing apps—simply scan a QR code. The platform features a catalog of films, podcasts, magazines, flight information, and answers to frequently asked questions. Furthermore, the new system allows passengers to order additional snacks and drinks directly from their devices without leaving their seat.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan receives members of the parliamentary Friendship League
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, chairman of the parliamentary Friendship League with Uzbekistan, and chairman of the Friendship League with Central Asian states Taro Aso.
President of the Republic of Uzbekistan holds a meeting with the president of the House of Councillors of Japan's Parliament
During his official visit to Japan, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Masakazu Sekiguchi, the president of the House of Councillors of Japan’s Parliament.
As part of the business program of his official visit to Japan, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with the heads of leading companies, financial institutions, and business associations of the country.
Uzbekistan has taken one of its most significant deregulation steps by abolishing more than 1,600 mandatory requirements, easing conditions for businesses and individual entrepreneurs.
Warner Bros. Says No to Paramount’s $108B Offer
Warner Bros. Discovery has rejected a $108 billion takeover bid from Paramount, opting instead to pursue a deal with Netflix that it considers more attractive and secure for shareholders.
Fitch Flags Risks to Euroclear Over EU Plans for Russian Assets
Fitch has placed Euroclear on Rating Watch Negative, citing increased risks linked to the European Union’s plans to use frozen Russian central bank assets to support Ukraine.
Uzbekistan Ends the Year Leading World Wrestling
Uzbekistan ends the year at the forefront of world wrestling as world champion Aytjan Kholmakhanov leads the UWW rankings alongside two other national team members.
China is increasing AI chip production by upgrading older ASML machines
China is increasing its AI chip production by upgrading older machines from the European company ASML, the Financial Times has discovered. According to the newspaper's sources, these are Chinese smartphone and chip foundries that have managed to increase the productivity of deep ultraviolet lithography (DUV) machines manufactured by the Netherlands-based company. The newspaper noted that US and Dutch export controls prohibit ASML from supplying China with the most advanced machines of this type.
Uktam Umurzakov — a symbol of knowledge and devotion
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.