Uzbekistan has voiced deep concern over the sharp escalation in the Middle East. The country’s officials warn that further escalation could pose a serious threat to regional security and lead to unpredictable consequences for the international community.

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are discussing the creation of a joint venture for polypropylene production with SOCAR's involvement. The project is expected to be launched in the Khorezm Technopark.

During a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the issue of allocating new land plots for poor families was discussed. The Ministry of Agriculture and local authorities were instructed to allocate an additional 50,000 hectares of land.

On September 20, this year, the official opening ceremony of the "Academy of Korea IT Alliance (AKITA)" took place in Tashkent, a joint educational program between the Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent and Yeungnam University in South Korea.

On September 6, we reported that the exit lane of "Tashkent" International Airport was moved immediately behind the taxi lane due to the repair work in the parking lot next to the departure hall of the building.

Uzbekistan improved its position in the ranking of e-government and according to the 2024 report of the United Nations study on e-government, Uzbekistan entered the group with a very high index (very high EDGI).

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Uzbekistan's Paralympic athletes, their parents, and coaches at the Ko‘ksaroy residence to celebrate their outstanding achievements at the Paris Paralympics. He congratulated the team for their remarkable performance on the international stage.

This morning, on September 9th at 05:45 local time, an earthquake was recorded in Tashkent. According to the Seismoprognostic Monitoring Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.6, with its epicenter located in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of Tashkent.

Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan have announced plans to jointly produce ferries, aiming to enhance the transport system along the Trans-Caspian route. This collaboration is expected to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

The President signed the law on August 29, 2024, introducing amendments to the Housing Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

The Competition Committee of Tashkent's regional department has initiated legal action against "Uzbekneftegaz" JSC for alleged violations in public procurement processes. Investigations revealed that the company breached Article 29 of the Competition Law during two tenders conducted through a specialized information portal, totaling approximately 4.8 billion soums.

As the new academic year approaches, finding accommodation becomes a pressing issue for students who travel from afar. However, Karshi State University has implemented positive solutions in this regard, reports UzA.

It was emphasized that the large-scale changes taking place throughout the country can be clearly seen in the example of Karakalpakstan.

The Senate of Uzbekistan approved a law on joining the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies. This marks a significant step for Uzbekistan in integrating with the global space community.

In July, Uzbekistan's car market saw an increase in sales, but annual figures continue to decline. The most significant drop was observed in the segment of foreign-made passenger cars, where sales fell by 46.5%. However, the electric vehicle market is showing promising growth.

At the invitation of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit this country on August 7-9.

Starting on October 1, natural entities who have attained the age of 18, finished training, and passed the exams will be granted a hunting licence that will be valid for two years.

Starting August 1, 2024, significant changes will come into effect in Uzbekistan's legislation. The portal norma.uz presents the main highlights.

Uzbekistan's National Artist Farukh Zokirov has been awarded the honorary title of National Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan by President Ilham Aliyev. This title was given for his contributions to the development of cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.

The asset has been announced for sale on the basis of a public offering method.