US investment firm Eldridge Industries eyes broader cooperation with Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and US investment firm Eldridge Industries have agreed to draw up a joint roadmap to expand cooperation in mining, metallurgy, construction and digital solutions for urban infrastructure following a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the company’s co-founder and CEO, Todd Boehly.

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Uzbekistan seeks Benfica’s expertise to develop young futsal talent

Uzbekistan’s Futsal Association and Portuguese club Benfica have discussed plans to establish a futsal academy in Uzbekistan, drawing on the club’s experience in youth development and Portugal’s player training system.

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Uzbekistan and India strengthen joint efforts against terrorism

Uzbekistan and India have agreed to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and other threats to national and regional security, including terrorist financing, radicalization and the misuse of technology by extremist groups.

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Uzbekistan’s industrial output rises 8% to UZS 926.5 trillion in eight months

Uzbekistan’s mining and quarrying industry generated UZS 57.8 trillion in output in January–August 2026, accounting for 6.2% of the country’s total industrial production.

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Energy Ministry issues safety advice on gas use during heating season

The Ministry of Energy has urged residents to check their heating equipment, chimneys and ventilation systems to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and other accidents during the heating season.

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Machinery and transport equipment account for nearly a third of Uzbekistan’s imports in January–August 2026

Uzbekistan imported $34.5 billion worth of goods and services in January–August 2026, with machinery and transport equipment accounting for $11.3 billion, or 32.6% of the total.

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Uzbekistan and South Korea’s KIND discuss plans for joint investment company

Uzbekistan and South Korea’s Korea Overseas Infrastructure and Urban Development Corporation (KIND) have discussed establishing a joint investment company to finance infrastructure projects, including airport upgrades, smart city development and road construction.

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Qatar’s emir arrives in Uzbekistan on a working visit

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Tashkent on October 26 for a working visit and met with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation.

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Tashkent approves UZS 4 billion for road repairs, kindergartens and green spaces

Tashkent’s city council has approved UZS 4.04 billion from the city’s budget surplus to fund infrastructure projects across several districts, including road repairs, kindergarten renovations, surveillance cameras and landscaping.

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Rosatom says major construction at Uzbekistan’s nuclear power plant will begin in 2027

Large-scale construction at Uzbekistan’s first integrated nuclear power plant is expected to begin in 2027, with the workforce projected to grow from around 1,000 people currently to a peak of 12,000–13,000, Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev said.

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Islamic Development Bank commits $202 million to modernize Uzbekistan’s farm machinery

Uzbekistan and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have signed a $202 million agreement to modernize the country’s agricultural machinery, with the bank providing the full cost of the project.

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Uzbekistan’s construction companies owe UZS 3.8 trillion in taxes, top 10 account for nearly half

Construction companies in Uzbekistan owed a total of UZS 3.8 trillion in unpaid taxes as of October 1, 2026, with the three largest debtors accounting for more than UZS 1.2 trillion.

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51 children from three Fergana kindergartens hospitalized with suspected food poisoning

Fifty-one children from three kindergartens in Fergana city have sought medical treatment after developing symptoms consistent with food poisoning, including fever, abdominal pain, weakness, nausea and diarrhea. As of 11 a.m. on October 26, 28 children remained in hospital, while 23 had been discharged to continue treatment at home.

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Uzbekistan to open 2027 Asian Cup campaign against Jordan on January 8

Uzbekistan will open its 2027 AFC Asian Cup campaign against Jordan on January 8, before facing North Korea and Bahrain in Group B, following confirmation of the tournament schedule by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

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Egypt pushes back tighter travel rules for Uzbek citizens to March 1, 2027

Egypt has postponed stricter entry requirements for Uzbek citizens until March 1, 2027, allowing them to continue visiting Sharm el-Sheikh and other parts of the Sinai Peninsula under the current rules.

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Uzbekistan seeks to fast-track construction of Uzbek school in Istanbul

Uzbekistan is seeking to speed up preparations for its first school in Turkey, which is planned for Istanbul’s Bakırköy district. The Uzbek government will finance the project, Turkish companies will handle construction, and the school will follow Uzbekistan’s national curriculum, with teachers coming from Uzbekistan.

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Azerbaijan’s AzerGold sets sights on gold exploration in Uzbekistan

Azerbaijani state-owned mining company AzerGold has registered a subsidiary in Uzbekistan to assess the potential of the Akba gold deposit in Kashkadarya region, with geological exploration expected to begin once the necessary permits are obtained.

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Afghan nationals make up the bulk of business visitors to Uzbekistan

Afghan nationals accounted for more than 90% of all foreign business visitors to Uzbekistan in January–September 2026, with 323,660 arrivals out of a total of 357,500.

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Uzbekistan and Qatar discuss investment in energy, industry and transport

Uzbekistan and Qatar have discussed expanding trade and investment ties, with a focus on attracting Qatari capital to projects in New Tashkent and developing joint initiatives in industry, energy, agriculture and transport.

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