Energy Ministry Says Fuel Reserves Are Sufficient for the Autumn-Winter Season

Energy Ministry Says Fuel Reserves Are Sufficient for the Autumn-Winter Season
Economy

Uzbekistan has sufficient petroleum product reserves for the next two to three months and is fully meeting its domestic fuel demand. First Deputy Energy Minister Umid Mamadaminov made the statement following a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Measures to implement a unified digital platform in public administration considered

Measures to implement a unified digital platform in public administration considered
Uzbekistan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on introducing a unified integrated digital platform for public administration, developing the startup ecosystem, and improving the business environment in the telecommunications sector.

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Again After Ceasefire Collapse

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Again After Ceasefire Collapse
World

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated once again as both sides reported large-scale military strikes and accused each other of violating a previously agreed ceasefire.

Uzbekistan and Algeria Set Sights on a New Stage of Practical Cooperation

Political

Uzbekistan and Algeria intend to intensify practical cooperation and accelerate the implementation of previously reached agreements. Uzbekistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakhtiyor Saidov, received copies of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Algeria to Uzbekistan, Jamila Achour.

Uzbekistan and Jordan Expand Cooperation

Economy

Uzbekistan and Jordan are seeking to give new momentum to their bilateral partnership by expanding political dialogue and practical cooperation in the economy, investment and transport. The foreign ministers of the two countries discussed key prospects for further engagement.

Business

The expansion of domestic private capital into the high-capacity markets of the Middle East is becoming deeply systematic due to the establishment of resilient interagency platforms designed to minimize logistical barriers and stimulate direct B2B contacts. On the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TMIF-2026), a strategic memorandum was signed between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan and the Economic Council of Iraq, anchoring the official establishment of a joint Business Council.

Business

The construction of Central Asia's largest ultra-modern aviation hub will elevate Uzbekistan's transport and logistics potential to a world-class transit level, ensuring the reception of all aircraft types under any weather conditions. On the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF-2026), Uzbekistan Airports JSC and the Saudi company Vision International Investment signed a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement for the construction and operation of the "New Tashkent" International Airport. The project, with an initial phase valued at approximately $3 billion, will be executed by a consortium of leading companies from Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Under the terms outlined by the Ministry of Transport, the new facility will be transferred to the private partner's management for a term of 35 years.

American Capital for Medicine and Mining: DFC to Finance Major AKFA GROUP Projects

American Capital for Medicine and Mining: DFC to Finance Major AKFA GROUP Projects
Business

The strategic partnership between Uzbek private business and American financial institutions is shifting into the practical phase of large-scale investment, unlocking new opportunities for integrating innovative technologies into the republic's social and industrial sectors. A high-level delegation from the United States of America, led by Ben Black, Chief Executive Officer of the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), visited the AKFA GROUP holding. The parties held detailed negotiations focused on expanding bilateral commercial interaction and directly attracting major American investments into the company's key infrastructure projects.

IOC Temporarily Reinstates the Russian Olympic Committee

IOC Temporarily Reinstates the Russian Olympic Committee
Sport

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has temporarily reinstated the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) and recommended that international sports federations review the restrictions currently imposed on Russian athletes.

Amazon Leo to Erase Digital Borders in Uzbekistan’s Regions

Amazon Leo to Erase Digital Borders in Uzbekistan’s Regions
Technology

The signing of a large-scale agreement between the American corporation Amazon Leo and the joint venture UZ-SAT LLC initiates a new era in the development of the domestic telecommunications infrastructure and guarantees ubiquitous access to advanced digital services. The strategic document, finalized on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), aims to deploy high-speed broadband satellite internet services across the entire territory of the republic. This partnership is set to become a key driver for the growth of the country's digital economy.

Siberian Wellness — 30 Years on the International Market!

Siberian Wellness — 30 Years on the International Market!
Special Project

Davron Abdullaev, the Founder and Publisher of the Bright Uzbekistan international magazine, met with Tatyana Gorokhovskaya, the President of the Siberian Wellness international company.