Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan held a snap presidential election on July 9, 2024. According to the Central Election Commission, voter turnout was 80.1%.

Official data reveals that Uzbekistan's economy grew by 6.5% in 2024, surpassing the previous year's figure by 0.3 percentage points. This growth is attributed to the government's ongoing economic reforms.

In March 2026, Uzbekistan's real estate market experienced a sharp surge in activity, according to a review by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms (CERR). The volume of housing purchase and sale transactions reached 43,600, a 47% increase compared to February (29,700). This marks a new record for the entire observation period.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that the United States is being 'humiliated' in its war with Iran, warning that Washington lacks a clear exit strategy as Tehran gains the upper hand.

A new agribusiness model is being introduced in the Fergana region, transforming household plots into full-fledged businesses generating hundreds of millions of soums. Local residents are being trained in modern agricultural technologies, enabling them to earn up to 250 million soums from 10 acres of land.

A delegation from the British University of Management in Tashkent (BMU) has signed a cooperation agreement with one of the world's most renowned scientific institutions — the Cavendish Laboratory.

The Expert Council on Tax Disputes under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan reviewed cases totaling 168 billion soums in 2026. As a result, decisions worth 163.9 billion soums were made in favor of entrepreneurs, canceling unjustified tax assessments and financial sanctions.

Governor of Jizzakh region Ulugbek Mustafoyev stated at a meeting with the president on April 24 that the region has transitioned from an agrarian to an industrialized area over the past decade. He attributed this to infrastructure development and increased investment attractiveness.

More than 100 Uzbekistani migrant workers in Russia were reportedly left without wages and food supplies for four months, according to Uzbekistan's Migration Agency. The total debt is estimated at approximately 24 million rubles (around $324,000).

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during his visit to Fergana region, toured the Crown Ceramic joint venture in Kuwasay. The head of state examined the technological cycle of producing porcelain stoneware tiles designed to compete with leading global brands.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on April 24 with the participation of regional and sector leaders. The head of state demanded concrete results on key economic indicators and warned of personal responsibility for their implementation.

From April 20 to 24, Huawei’s office in Tashkent hosted the annual Digital Week 2026 event, dedicated to the latest innovations in telecommunications, digitalization of the public sector, industries, and social spheres. The event was held under the theme “Advancing All Intelligence.”