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Uzbekistan to offer investors 128 oil and gas blocks with resources of 5.8 trillion cubic meters of gas

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at a dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors on October 16, announced plans to offer foreign companies 128 new oil and gas blocks with a preliminary resource estimate of 5.8 trillion cubic meters of gas and 560 million tons of liquid hydrocarbons. Currently, SOCAR and BP are conducting geological exploration at six blocks in the Ustyurt region.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Conflict between female students at School No. 49 of Samarkand district: deputy director reprimanded

An incident between female students of School No. 49 of Samarkand district occurred on October 12, 2026. The regional Department of Preschool and School Education reported that the administration and teachers committed shortcomings: the deputy director was reprimanded, and class teachers received a strict warning. Administrative measures were applied to the parents of the participants in the conflict.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Marco Rubio to arrive in Samarkand on October 19 for the 'C5+1' meeting and dialogue with Uzbekistan

On October 19, Samarkand will host a meeting of the foreign ministers of Central Asian countries and the United States in the 'C5+1' format with the participation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The same day will feature the first round of the Dialogue on Expanded Strategic Partnership between Uzbekistan and the United States, as well as meetings of business circles.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to put 6 solar and wind power plant projects with a total capacity of 2,200 MW up for tender

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors, announced a transition to a new procedure for selecting energy projects: ready-made projects will be put up for open tender with pre-announced sites, grid connection points and purchase terms. The first to go to tender will be six solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 2,200 MW. A National energy development master plan up to 2050 will also be developed.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan's Cabinet mandated public discussion of design codes and regulated advertising removal

By a Cabinet of Ministers resolution of October 13, territorial design codes must be developed only after broad public discussion and take effect three months after publication. The Tashkent khokimiyat and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry were tasked with holding a discussion of the capital's design code with entrepreneurs and the media by December 10. A procedure for forced removal of outdoor advertising was also established: two days' notice, removal during working hours with a report drawn up.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

Woman taken to Turkey as a nanny was held for eight years and forced into prostitution

Dilfuza Shodieva, deputy director of the Center for Combating Human Trafficking, told Kun.uz about the case of an Uzbek woman whom a relative took to Turkey with a promise of work as a nanny, after which she was sold. The woman was held for eight years, forced into prostitution, and pressured through her child when she resisted. She was discovered during a police operation and returned to Uzbekistan through IOM with two children who had no documents.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Selection of candidates for work in Japan is planned to be held at the center in Angren

According 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 Karimov
1 min read
Economy

Shavkat Mirziyoyev holds open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors: agreements worth $4.7 billion signed

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors. Since 2016, $35 billion has been attracted to the sector, and the share of renewable energy has reached 31%. Six agreements worth $4.7 billion were signed for the creation of 3 GW of generation and 400 MW of storage. By 2030, plans call for creating 22,000 MW of new capacity.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Uzhydromet: warm and dry weather to persist in Uzbekistan on October 16–18

According to Uzhydromet's forecast, dry and warm weather is expected across Uzbekistan on October 16–18: at night +10…+15, during the day +22…+27, cooler in the northern regions. East wind at 7–12 m/s. No precipitation expected in Tashkent, daytime up to +26. In some foothill and mountain areas on October 17–18 rain is possible, turning into snow in high mountains.

Javlon Tursunov
1 min read
World

Uzbekistan may introduce sugar-content labeling for soft drinks from 2027

The Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan has released for public discussion a draft government resolution on color-coded labeling of soft drinks depending on sugar content. From January 1, 2027, packaging is expected to carry mandatory warning labels — from yellow to red — occupying at least 15% of the front side, as well as a QR code with data on composition and calorie content.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan Discusses Fees for Topping Up Cards with Cash: Central Bank and Economists' Position

At a round table held at the Central Bank of Uzbekistan on October 15, fees in financial services were discussed, including charges for depositing cash onto a card. Economist Otabek Bakirov noted that foreign banks do not charge for topping up their own accounts. A representative of Naran Bank reported: topping up via ADM devices is free for its own clients, and 0.4% for clients of other banks.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read