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«Teach for Uzbekistan» and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies signed a memorandum on sending graduates to schools in remote regions

A cooperation memorandum has been signed between «Teach for Uzbekistan» and the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies. Talented graduates of the university will be sent to schools in remote regions under the two-year Fellowship program: they will teach foreign, including Oriental, languages full-time and undergo intensive trainings. Participants are promised additional financial and methodological support, and those who complete the program will receive the status of alumni of the international network «

Madina Usmonova
1 min read
World

Breast Cancer in Uzbekistan: Experts on Early Diagnosis, Screening and Turning to Healers

Uzbekistan is holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 4,793 new cases and 2,085 deaths among women were registered in the country in 2024. Onco-mammologist Lola Zokirova and obstetrician-gynecologist Dilfuza Aniyozova told Gazeta about symptoms, risk factors, the mammographic screening program and the problem of late presentation, including turning to folk healers.

Aziz Karimov
6 min read
World

Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia discussed simplifying the visa regime and developing tourism

The Tourism Committee of Uzbekistan reported that committee chairman Abdulaziz Akkulov met with the co-chairman of the Uzbek-Saudi Business Council, chairman of the board of ACWA Power, Muhammad Abunayyan. The parties discussed simplifying visa procedures, increasing direct and charter flights, promoting Uzbekistan's tourism potential in the Saudi Arabian market, attracting Saudi investors to tourism infrastructure, and developing public-private partnerships.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
Economy

ADB Allocates $200 Million to Uzbekistan for Power Grid Modernization

The Asian Development Bank has provided Uzbekistan with a $200 million loan to modernize the electricity distribution system. The agreement was signed on October 15. The program provides for the reconstruction of 60 substations, the introduction of digital control systems, and the creation of conditions for connecting at least 3.3 GW of renewable energy.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
Economy

Telecom Soft cancels 10 billion soum tender after reports of two companies sharing one address

Telecom Soft held an electronic tender for the procurement of video surveillance equipment for automated road traffic control systems with a starting price of 10 billion 316 million soums. The Chinese company HAC Smart Technologies was declared the winner with a bid of 657 thousand dollars, with HMN Smart at 698 thousand dollars as the reserve. The Kun.uz outlet, citing the Revizor channel, noted that both companies share one office address in Tianjin and have nearly identical websites. The next day, the procurement commission canceled the tender.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Economy

In Uzbekistan, signs with a business's name and type of activity are no longer considered advertising

On 13 October, the Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan adopted a resolution easing requirements for outdoor advertising. Signs with a business's name and type of activity on entrepreneurs' buildings are not considered advertising and do not require an advertising place passport. Advertising on transport has been simplified, deadlines for short-term advertising clarified, and the procedure for forced dismantling specified. The changes were reported by the Competition Committee.

Nilufar Karimova
3 min read
World

Akramjon Fozilov Appointed First Deputy to the President of Uzbekistan's Advisor

By order of the Head of the Presidential Administration, Akramjon Fozilov has been appointed first deputy to the president's advisor on representative bodies, NGOs and youth. He previously served as first deputy head of the Communications Department of the Presidential Administration and, until 2024, headed the Public Fund for Support and Development of National Mass Media.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
Economy

In Uzbekistan, the deadline for paying university contracts has been extended to November 1

The Ministry of Education and Science of Uzbekistan has extended until November 1 the deadline for paying contracts and completing enrollment at universities for the 2026/2027 academic year. By this date, at least 25% of the annual amount must be paid under the basic contract and at least 50% under the differentiated contract. The deadline had previously been extended to October 15. Also, starting from the new academic year, a 30% tuition compensation has been introduced for children of pedagogical workers.

Dilnoza Rahimova
1 min read
World

Two Chirchiq police officers sentenced to 6 years each for attempting to cover up a beating and taking bribes

On October 7, the Chirchiq City Criminal Court sentenced prevention inspectors Dilshod Rahimbaev and Nodir Agabekov. According to the court, they took bribes from participants in the beating of citizen Sh. M. in February 2026 and helped conceal the crime. Both were found guilty under articles on bribery, falsification of evidence, and concealment of a crime, and sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment and a 3-year ban from working in the internal affairs system. They did not admit guilt.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

Uzbek citizens who found themselves in a difficult financial situation in Russia returned home

According to the Dunyo agency, several citizens of Uzbekistan who had gone to Russia for work and found themselves in a difficult financial situation returned home on October 13 on the Vladivostok — Tashkent flight. Those who received assistance are named as A.M., K.M., Yu.N. and V.A. It is noted that the compatriots were given practical support and their legitimate interests were protected.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Uzbekistan's servicemen took second place at the international Cambrian Patrol competition in Wales

The team of the Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan won a silver medal at the international military competition Cambrian Patrol held in Wales. More than 140 patrol groups from approximately 35 countries took part in the competition, including the United Kingdom, the USA, France, Germany, Italy, Pakistan and Kazakhstan. Over 48 hours, participants covered about 70 kilometers across rough terrain while performing reconnaissance and tactical tasks.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan proposes mandatory labeling of vegetable oil from July 1, 2027

Uzbekistan's Tax Committee has put up for public discussion a draft resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on digital labeling of vegetable oil. If the document is adopted, mandatory labeling may come into force on July 1, 2027. It will cover oils under HS codes 1507–1515 — from soybean and olive to cottonseed and rapeseed. The discussion will last until October 24.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read