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Bill on liability for wearing clothing resembling military and departmental uniforms adopted in third reading

On October 20, 2026, the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan adopted in third reading and sent to the Senate a bill on liability for introducing or wearing clothing resembling approved military and departmental uniforms. According to the chamber's press service, such cases mislead citizens and can be used to abuse trust. Details of the adopted version were not disclosed; Gazeta.uz refers to the text submitted by the Prosecutor General's Office for public discussion in September 2025.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Beldersoy Resort & SPA wins World Luxury Awards 2026

Beldersoy Resort & SPA in Uzbekistan has become a winner of the World Luxury Awards 2026: it was named Best Luxury Resort in Central Asia, while its spa center re:Thalasso received the title of global winner in the thalassotherapy category and two more regional awards.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
World

Technical school students in Samarkand region disobeyed a traffic police officer, insulted him and fled — materials handed over to the prosecutor's office

In the Ishtikhon district of Samarkand region, students of Technical School No. 2 of the Kattakurgan district rented a Chevrolet Malibu-2 for 1.2 million soums, disobeyed a traffic police officer's demand to stop, drove the car at him, insulted him and fled, filming the incident and posting it on social media. The incident was critically discussed with the participation of the district khokim, the prosecutor and interior affairs leadership; one of the students apologized. The documents were sent to the prosecutor's office for a lawful decision.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

Residents of Navoi and Chirchik will declare annual income as an experiment

By Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 574 of October 19, 2026, a temporary procedure for filing declarations of total annual income was approved. The experiment will cover tax authority employees and residents of Navoi and Chirchik over 18 years of age. Declarations for 2026–2027 are submitted via the electronic tax services portal and the Soliq app by April 1 of the year following the reporting year.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

Oliy Majlis adopted in first reading a new version of the law 'On Waste'

On October 20 the Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis adopted in first reading a draft law 'On Waste' in a new version, which will replace the current 2002 law. The document clarifies the powers of state bodies and local authorities, introduces waste classification, economic incentives for recycling and an institution of damage compensation.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
Economy

Bill to Cut Exporters' Fines for Failure to Repatriate Assets by 50% Sent to the Senate

The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan's Oliy Majlis passed, in second and third readings, amendments to the law “On Currency Regulation” allowing courts to reduce fines for non-repatriation of assets under foreign trade transactions by 50% in the presence of mitigating circumstances. The bill awaits approval by the Senate and the president's signature.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Three Years After the Dok-1 Maks Tragedy, Victims' Families Have Received Only About 20% of Compensation

More than three years after the poisoning caused by Dok-1 Maks and Ambronol syrups in Uzbekistan, families of children who died or became disabled have received only about 20% of the compensation awarded by courts. Payment deadlines are not established by law, enforcement has been transferred to the Bureau of Enforcement (MIB), whose data are contradictory: two statements mention 85–92 victims and amounts of 78–88 billion soums. The Ministry of Health does not maintain a public registry of victims and has not responded to Gazeta.uz requests for three months.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
World

In Uzbekistan, Medical Workers' Day May Be Renamed Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers' Day

The Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis adopted in second reading a bill renaming Medical Workers' Day as Medical and Pharmaceutical Workers' Day. The holiday keeps its date — the second Sunday of November. The document was developed by the Health Ministry on the president's instruction and sent to the Senate. During discussion, a deputy asked why a separate holiday for pharmacists, observed in a number of countries on September 25, was not considered.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan tested 558 product items: 73 found to have defects

The Competition Committee of Uzbekistan reported that in the first eight months of 2026, accredited laboratories tested 558 product items across 60 types. Violations of quality and technical requirements were found in 73 items. Materials have been sent to the Technical Regulation Agency and the Sanitary and Epidemiological Wellbeing Committee for product withdrawal.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
Economy

Egyptian companies expressed readiness to participate in developing new lands in Uzbekistan

Representatives of six Egyptian companies — Famot, Delta, Modern Farming, SOBEK, Fruits and Pureland — at a meeting with Uzbek diplomats discussed cooperation in agriculture, livestock farming, irrigation and development of new lands. The parties agreed to organize a visit of Egyptian specialists to Uzbekistan to study opportunities and prepare concrete projects.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Uzbekistan approves roadmap for the 1050th anniversary of Abu Ali ibn Sina: research center in Bukhara, film “Husayn,” and translations of works

A resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan dated October 19, 2026 (No. 575) approves a plan of measures to study and popularize the scientific legacy of Abu Ali ibn Sina for the 1050th anniversary of his birth, which will be celebrated in 2030. It provides for the creation of a research center at the Bukhara State Medical Institute, digitization of foreign manuscripts, translation of works into Uzbek, filming of the movie “Husayn” about the scholar’s childhood, establishment of the international “Ibn Sina” prize, and a monument.

Sevara Azamova
3 min read
Economy

Over 2.8 million people in Uzbekistan have set a self-ban on obtaining loans

According to the Credit Information Analytical Center, as of October 1, 2026, 2,841,475 people had used the 'Credit Ban' service — over three months their number grew by 10.4%. The service, launched on June 6, allows one to free of charge prohibit the conclusion of loan agreements in one's name without the citizen's knowledge and protects against fraud.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan's Migration Agency recruits doctors and nurses to work in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland

The Migration Agency, together with the Slovak company Penta Hospitals International, invites Uzbek doctors, nurses and male nurses to work in Czechia, Slovakia and Poland. Selected candidates will have three-month language courses and accommodation paid for, and will be helped with visas. Salary — from €1800 to €2200 per month. Training starts in November 2026.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Economy

Visa Study: Uzbekistan's Small Business Accepts Digital Payments, but Only 37% Use Integrated Platforms

A Visa survey for the Pay and Get Paid 2026 report, supported by Ipak Yuli Bank, showed that Uzbekistan's MSBs actively use digital payments, yet only 37% of companies use integrated solutions combining payments and business management. At the same time, 55% find a universal solution attractive, and among users of such platforms satisfaction stands at 70%.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read