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Uzbekistan to create a Film Scholars Club and a Chamber of Representatives of the Film Sector; Oʻzbekfilm to become a unified brand

Following an open dialogue with the president, a decree on developing the film industry has been signed: plans include creating a Film Scholars Club and a Chamber of Representatives of Uzbekistan's Film Sector, developing a program for applying artificial intelligence in film production, and establishing Oʻzbekfilm as the unified national brand with the renaming of several institutions.

Javlon Tursunov
3 min read
World

JETOUR and SOUEAST expand their hybrid lineup in Uzbekistan

The JETOUR and SOUEAST brands presented five hybrid models in Uzbekistan: the JETOUR G700, T1-iDM and T2-iDM, as well as the SOUEAST S08 DM and S06 DM. According to Kun.uz, the lineup expansion is accompanied by the development of the dealer network, support for car owners and plans for cooperation with a local partner.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Science

Shahlo Turdikulova elected vice-president of the World Academy of Sciences TWAS

Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Shahlo Turdikulova has been elected vice-president of the World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for Central and South Asia for 2027–2028. According to the Academy of Sciences, she became the first representative of Uzbekistan and Central Asia in the TWAS leadership in the academy's entire history. She will take office on 1 January 2027.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

Families of Dok-1 Max victims fully compensated: 80% covered by the state

From October 20 to 24, 2026, the families of children who died or became disabled in the Dok-1 Max case fully received their compensation. According to Gazeta.uz, over three years only 20% of the amount was recovered from the convicted individuals, while the remaining 80% was paid by the state. After the payments, responsible officials began visiting the families of the victims.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Economy

Muller: from toy wholesale trade in Russia to a tools brand in Uzbekistan

The founder of the Muller construction tools brand told Kun.uz the company's story: before launching on Uzum Market, the team was engaged in wholesale and retail trade of toys in Russia on Ozon and Wildberries. The Muller company was registered in Uzbekistan on February 23, 2024. The founder noted that the main lesson at the start was the difference in consumer behavior: while in Russia buyers are willing to pay extra for quality, in Uzbekistan price is more often the decisive factor.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Uzbekistan

'Despite the stereotypes, I did not give up on my dream': the stories of Uzbekistan's policewomen

For Internal Affairs Officers' Day (October 25), the outlet Gazeta published the stories of three women serving in Uzbekistan's Interior Ministry system: Colonel Dilnoza Rajabova, Lieutenant Colonel Bahor Jumanova and Captain Zilola Abduakhadova. They spoke about gender stereotypes, their career paths, awards, and work with tourists and children. For the Day of Internal Affairs Officers (October 25), the outlet Gazeta published the stories of three women serving in Uzbekistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs system: Colonel Dilnoza Rajabova, Lieutenant Colonel Bakhor Jumanova and Captain Zilola Abduakhadova. They spoke about gender stereotypes, their career paths, awards, and work with tourists and children.

Otabek Yusupov
5 min read
Economy

Smolensk manufacturer of laboratory equipment marks its 50th anniversary and supplies equipment to Uzbekistan

Smolenskoye SKTB SPU has been producing thermostats, drying ovens, sterilizers and climate chambers for almost half a century; they are used in laboratories in Uzbekistan and other CIS countries. The Kun.uz publication describes the enterprise's product range, its quality management systems and the logistical advantages of land-based deliveries to Uzbekistan.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
Politics

Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, who arrived in Tashkent on a working visit

On 26 October, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who arrived in the country on a practical visit. The sides noted that relations had reached the level of strategic partnership, discussed the implementation of previously reached agreements, and agreed to expand projects in trade, economic, investment, social and humanitarian spheres. There was also an exchange of views on global and regional issues.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
Technology

Uzbekistan completes the first stage of construction of the $200 million DataVolt data center

Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov announced the completion of the first stage of construction of DataVolt's 'green' data center on the territory of IT Park Uzbekistan. The first phase will have a capacity of 12 MW with plans to expand to 500 MW, with investments totaling $200 million. Completion of the first phase is scheduled by the end of 2026.

Sardor Qodirov
3 min read
Incidents

In Fergana, 51 children from three kindergartens hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning

In Fergana, on October 26, 2026, 51 children from three kindergartens (No. 2, 7 and 47) were hospitalized or received medical assistance with symptoms of food poisoning. 28 children are in the infectious diseases hospital in stable condition, and 23 were sent home. The Food Safety Committee is conducting an epidemiological investigation and laboratory tests of food products; the suppliers have already been identified. The final cause of the illness has not yet been confirmed.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Society

Uzbekistan officials explain where to report potholes on roads

The outlet Kun.uz explained the procedure for reporting damaged roads through the 'People's Control' platform and the 'My Road' section. Responsibility for repairs depends on the road's category: public roads are assigned to the Committee for Automobile Roads, internal roads to local authorities, and economic roads to their owners. An individual request does not require neighbors' signatures.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan issues its first Islamic banking license — Open Bank receives it

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has issued the country's first license for Islamic banking activity. License No. 1-I was granted to JSC Open Bank by a decision of the regulator's board dated October 23, 2026. The license covers six types of Islamic financial operations provided for by Article 5¹ of the law The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has issued the country's first license for Islamic banking activities. License No. 1-I was granted to Open Bank JSC by a decision of the regulator's board dated October 23, 2026. The license covers six types of Islamic financial operations provided for in Article 5¹ of the law 'On Banks and Banking Activity.' The Central Bank recommended that citizens verify the existence of a license before using banking services.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read