Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. The Hajj 2026 season has been officially announced, with the first groups of pilgrims from Uzbekistan set to depart for Saudi Arabia in early May.
The government of Uzbekistan has announced new economic reforms aimed at reducing the tax burden on entrepreneurs and improving the business environment. A meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed a series of proposals to liberalize the economy and support the private sector.
Deposit interest rates in Uzbekistan have fallen to their lowest level in four years, while state-owned banks are increasing their share of the household deposit market, according to data from the Central Bank reviewed by Gazeta.
Uzbekistan's economy is projected to grow by 6.5% in 2025, but achieving this target requires addressing a number of systemic issues. Experts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stress the need to deepen reforms to ensure sustainable economic growth.
The German cabinet is preparing to sign off on the core points of its 2027 budget, which already plans massive borrowing of nearly €200 billion, even before the long-term economic impact of the war on Iran is fully factored in. The government is struggling to find €20 billion in cuts by July to cover some costs.
The season for sending Uzbek pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj will run from May 2 to May 18, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan announced.
Cooperation between Uzbekistan and France is steadily expanding, with education, cultural exchanges, and youth engagement emerging as key drivers of bilateral relations. This was stated by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Uzbekistan, Walid Fouque, in an interview with Kun.uz.
A new governor has been appointed for the Baghdad district of Uzbekistan's Fergana region. Khodzhikozizhon Isakov has been named to the post.
The Board of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan decided at its meeting on April 29 to keep the key interest rate at 14% per annum, the regulator's press service reported.
Starting May 1, a series of significant legislative changes and new initiatives will come into force in Uzbekistan. This overview is based on materials from Gazeta, the Ministry of Justice, and the Lex.uz website.
On April 27, an unknown hacker listed for sale the personal data of employees of the State Unitary Enterprise “Cybersecurity Center” of Uzbekistan on a platform used by cybercriminals and hackers for data trading.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Podrobno.uz. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is set to pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on April 29–30. High-level negotiations are planned in Tashkent, where the sides will discuss prospects for further development of multifaceted Uzbek-Czech cooperation, reports Podrobno.uz correspondent.