For the first time, Samarkand will host the "Dishes of the East" festival on March 23–24, the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee reports.

Dear mothers, dear sisters, dear daughters! I sincerely and wholeheartedly congratulate you, all the women of Uzbekistan, on International Women's Day – March 8. Without women and their remarkable, noble qualities, it is impossible to imagine the development of society, or even life itself. We see in you a great force, who with maternal love have nurtured and educated our 22 million young generation, the creators of the Third Renaissance in our country. You are entrepreneurs and scientists, teachers, doctors and engineers, government and public figures. In short, you are the keepers of the hearth, the pillars of the family and our entire society.

Sherzodkhon Kudratkhodja has been relieved from the position of Chairman of the Board of the National Media Association of Uzbekistan. The press service of the organization reported this.

On March 3, a meeting on strengthening the country's defense capability was held under the chairmanship of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Uzbekistan Airways has launched repatriation flights on the Jeddah–Tashkent route starting March 2 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

A large-scale dialogue between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and youth was held at the Kuksaroy residence. More than 60,000 young people from Karakalpakstan, the regions and Tashkent participated through regional studio connections.

Saudi Arabia will temporarily suspend the entry of Umrah pilgrims ahead of the Hajj 2026 season. Authorities have urged travelers to strictly observe the established entry and exit deadlines to avoid visa violations.

On February 17, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Lord John Alderdice, the UK Trade Envoy for Central Asia and Azerbaijan, who was in Uzbekistan on a working visit.

Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In recent years, thanks to the large-scale reforms implemented in our country to ensure human honor and dignity, protect human rights and interests, strengthen an atmosphere of peace, friendship, and harmony in society, and provide social protection for the population, especially those in need, the holy month of Ramadan, which embodies the humanistic essence of the Islamic religion and the ideas of mutual solidarity, generosity, and gratitude, has become even more dear and revered in the hearts of our people.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a high-tech project being implemented by the Vades Group company in the Akhangaran district.

The “Days of Uzbek Culture” festival has opened in Omsk, Russia, offering visitors an immersive experience of Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage. The program features traditional Uzbek costumes, embroidery with national patterns, Uzbek dances, music, and tastings of national cuisine.

An underground drug laboratory organized by a 22-year-old chemistry student and his 18-year-old girlfriend has been dismantled in Tashkent. Authorities say the operation was run from an ordinary rented apartment.

Uzbekistan is strengthening measures to reduce informal employment. Employers suspected of violations will first receive a warning letter requiring them to address the issues.

The eventful program of the state visit of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has concluded.

Yesterday, the Sheikh Zayed International Award for Human Fraternity ceremony took place in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev sent a video message to the ceremony participants.

Uzbekistan’s parliamentarians have discussed a draft law establishing administrative liability for online insults and hooliganism. Offenders may face fines up to 5 million soums or arrest for up to 10 days.

Dear friends! Ladies and gentlemen! Today, it is no secret that globalization is intensifying worldwide, while complex and increasingly dangerous processes are on the rise. In such a challenging environment, sport plays an unparalleled role in strengthening dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation among states and peoples.

On January 23, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited tourism and service facilities on Zarkaynar Street in the Hastimom mahalla of the Almazar district.

Uzbekistan plans to increase the number of foreign tourists to 20 million per year by 2030, the Tourism Committee has reported.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the presentation of the results of international cultural events, further objectives on tourism development and establishment of major cultural and tourism facilities.