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The Kuwaiti company Al-Ahleia Switchgear Co., through the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan, has announced recruitment of engineers for testing and commissioning of electrical equipment. Applications are accepted until November 2, and the selection is conducted via online interviews.
Aziz KarimovThe Agency for Vocational Education announced a joint program by the Migration Agency and Germany's Deutsche Bahn: Uzbeks aged 18–25 with German language skills at B1 level can train as railway installers with a monthly payment of 1,400–1,560 euros.
Aziz KarimovPresident of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon signed the new Migration Law on October 21, published in the parliamentary newspaper Sadoi Mardum. For the first time, the country has set a minimum age of 18 for going abroad to work; the requirement also applies to foreigners coming to work in Tajikistan.
Otabek YusupovA citizen of Uzbekistan who went to work in Bulgaria and, due to wage problems, moved to the Czech Republic was unable to complete his paperwork and was left without means of subsistence. After contacting the consular section of the embassy, he was helped to return home via the Prague — Baku — Tashkent route.
Aziz KarimovThe State Security Service reported the detention in Namangan of the head of an LLC who promised to send four people to seasonal work in Poland for $10.4 thousand. He was detained with material evidence while receiving an advance payment of $4.4 thousand. Pre-investigation verification actions are underway.
Sevara AzamovaThe Migration Agency of Uzbekistan together with the German company RecruitMed announced the selection of 50 truck drivers to work in Germany. Candidates must hold category C and CE licenses and have at least two years of experience; age limit is up to 40 (up to 45 with a code 95 certificate). Those selected will study German for free in Tashkent for six months and receive dormitory accommodation. Until qualification recognition, the salary will be 1,800 euros net. Interviews will take place on November 6 and 10, 2026.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the Central Bank of Uzbekistan's 'Labor Market Review', in the first half of 2026, 1.179 million citizens left for Russia to earn money — 13.2% fewer than a year earlier. Meanwhile, migration to Turkey, South Korea and the EU is growing, and remittances from Russia increased by 8.8%.
Nilufar KarimovaIn October 2025, after a reduction in foreign aid, primarily from the US, Thailand for the first time allowed refugees from Myanmar to leave border camps to work. In the first year, according to authorities, 6,800 people found employment. Human rights advocates welcome the program but point to the absence of contracts, debt deductions from wages, and a weak complaint system.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Dunyo agency, issues of expanding cooperation were discussed at a meeting at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan with the leadership of Proud Partners. During the planned visit, Japanese employers are expected to familiarize themselves with the Uzbekistan Proud Academy (UPA) center in Angren and, as expected, hold interviews to select candidates for work in Japan.
Aziz KarimovUzbekistan's Migration Agency announced the recruitment of 124 workers for a major Turkish construction company. Salaries range from 37.5 to 55 thousand Turkish lira per month (approximately $760–1115). Applications are accepted until October 16, 2026.
Nilufar KarimovaThe authorities of St. Petersburg have expanded the list of activities in which the use of foreign workers on a patent basis is prohibited until the end of 2026. The restrictions cover retail trade, beauty salons, hairdressing salons, massage and sanatoriums. Businesses have been given until December 15 to bring their staff in line with the new requirements.
Otabek Yusupov
