Uzbekistan

Mobile operator Mobiuz has introduced a new tariff line called ORZU to the market. This line targets a broad audience, ranging from active social media users to families with children. ORZU covers multiple expense categories – messaging apps are unlimited, calls are not counted, and internet is provided in such volume that users need not worry about it until the end of the month. Essentially, it offers corporate-level capabilities at the price of a standard tariff.

The international business forum “Italy – Central Asia – Azerbaijan” was held in Tashkent, bringing together representatives from nearly 100 Italian companies with business circles from Central Asia and Azerbaijan. Organized by the Italian Trade Agency, the event facilitated over 450 business meetings, which its president Matteo Zoppas claimed created a mechanism to activate trade links between the regions, though the long-term efficacy of such initiatives remains to be seen amid global economic uncertainties.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has reviewed new initiatives for the development of New Tashkent and the preservation of cultural heritage, with projects including a 32-hectare 'Great Silk Road' complex set to become a key public and cultural hub in the city. The complex will feature residential and commercial properties, hotels, cultural and educational institutions, along with other modern infrastructure facilities, as part of broader urban expansion efforts.

In the Jizzakh region of Uzbekistan, a drug trafficking operation was thwarted as part of the "Safe and Healthy Country" month campaign. Joint operational measures by internal affairs agencies, the State Security Service, and the customs service led to the arrest of a 58-year-old man caught red-handed while attempting to sell narcotics.

Premier League club Liverpool announced in a statement that forward Mohamed Salah will depart the team at the end of the season. The club's press service officially confirmed this decision on Tuesday.

Starting April 1, Uzbekistan will mandate that payments for automobile fuel or gas must be made exclusively through bank cards or electronic payment systems. This change is expected to pose challenges for citizens who have cash but lack funds on their cards. Economist Otabek Bakirov, considering consumer interests, has called for the elimination of fees for topping up bank cards with cash, at least during a transitional period.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11, with the final qualification spots being fiercely contested in playoffs around the globe. UEFA is set to complete its continental playoff route to determine the last four European berths. Following this, FIFA's Intercontinental Play-Off Tournament will offer a last-chance opportunity for two of the best non-qualified teams from other continents.

On March 24, Shavkat Mirziyoyev was presented with the 'Great Silk Road' complex project, planned for construction in the New Tashkent area. According to the press service of the head of state, this complex, covering 32 hectares, will include modern residential and commercial facilities, hotels, cultural and educational centers. It is intended to become one of the key public and cultural spaces in New Tashkent.

The Council of People's Deputies of Tashkent Region has approved new tariffs for household waste collection and removal services. The changes will take effect from April 1, 2026. The decision was made as part of implementing a presidential decree on improving the waste management system and based on proposals from relevant authorities.

Residents of the “Darxon” neighborhood in Tashkent’s Mirzo-Ulugbek district have raised allegations of large-scale fraud by a developer. According to them, on plots 10/1 and 5A on Korabulok Street, two multi-apartment residential complexes are being constructed under the guise of four private cottages. This has already led to road destruction, overloading of utility networks, and, as residents claim, poses a threat to the safety of the entire block.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan reviewed the project for a unique fountain complex to be built in the New Tashkent area. This initiative aims to create a modern public space that will attract thousands of local and foreign tourists. The complex will cover approximately 8 hectares and is designed to become an architectural landmark in the capital.

Uzbekistan's capital market is entering a phase of active transformation. The government is discussing the launch of a platform for the legal purchase of foreign stocks, private businesses are mass-entering the bond market, and investors are increasingly assertive in defending their rights in courts. These processes were key topics at an open meeting with the National Agency for Prospective Projects (NAPP), where not only prospects but also systemic issues were discussed—from $180 million lost in "gray" schemes to billion-sum dividend recoveries.