On August 22, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Turkmenistan at the invitation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has unveiled a set of bold initiatives to accelerate the development of tourism and services in Uzbekistan. Entrepreneurs will receive free land, preferential loans, and subsidies, while hotels will benefit from reduced taxes.

The Agency for Technical Regulation under the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the list of passenger car manufacturers and official dealers in Uzbekistan. The list includes 18 companies, among them UzAuto Motors, ADM Jizzakh, and BYD Uzbekistan Factory.

On August 18, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the newly built Olympic Village in Tashkent. Construction began in November 2022, and the complex has become one of the country’s largest sports projects and a symbol of the creative potential of the Uzbek people.

The President of Uzbekistan approved the composition of the Republican Commission to assist Palestinian patients and their accompanying persons during their stay in the country. Sardor Umurzakov, advisor to the head of state, has been appointed head of the commission.

The sharp drop in global cotton prices has placed Uzbekistan's textile industry in a serious challenge. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev at a videoconference meeting demanded immediate action from the government and businesses to preserve production, jobs, and export positions.

On August 8, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a law aimed at strengthening intellectual property protection in the country.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has proposed a major overhaul of the management and funding system for universities. Rectors will gain greater autonomy, and university budgets will be directly linked to their performance — from graduate employment to scientific achievements.

Uzbekistan’s agricultural sector continues to grow steadily — over 3.8 million tons of vegetables were harvested in the first half of 2025, with the majority produced by household and private farms.

On August 5, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in a special event focused on preparations for the upcoming Seventh Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State, to be held in Tashkent. The agenda centers on deepening regional cooperation and launching new integration initiatives.

E’zozkhon Karimova has been confirmed as Deputy Minister of Preschool and School Education and simultaneously appointed as Rector of the Nizami National Pedagogical University.

Amid rising global challenges and shifting climate patterns, Uzbekistan is intensifying its focus on food security and agricultural exports.

On July 28, a meeting was held in Tashkent between Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, and Airbus President for Europe, Johan Pelissier.

On July 24, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a phone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The leaders discussed the implementation of recent agreements and further steps to deepen their strategic partnership.

Uzbeks are increasingly choosing the UAE for their holidays. In the first five months of 2025, tourist trips to the Emirates surged by nearly one-third compared to the same period last year.

Uzbekistan’s military sharpshooters outclassed elite teams from 25 countries at a major international sniper tournament held in China.

In the first half of 2025, remittances sent to Uzbekistan from abroad rose by 27% compared to the same period last year, reaching a record $8.2 billion. The majority of this inflow came from labor migrants working in Russia, the United States, and Europe.

Uzbekistan plans to raise $300 million by selling 100% of the mobile operator Mobiuz, according to Bloomberg, citing informed sources. The deal is part of a large-scale privatization program launched by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

In the first half of 2025, around 446,000 passenger cars were sold in Uzbekistan — a 23% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. The key reason behind the drop is a decline in activity in the secondary market, which traditionally makes up the majority of all car transactions.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a PQ-223 resolution "On measures to improve the mechanisms for pre-trial settlement of tax disputes." The new document aims to reduce the time and costs entrepreneurs face when challenging tax authorities' decisions.