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Uzbekistan to launch international financial center and IT hub, develop Islamic banking services

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/30/financing/

Published: March 30, 2026 05:01

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on development of Tashkent International Financial Center, Enterprise Uzbekistan digital hub and Islamic banking. By 2030, the financial center could attract up to $25 billion, while the IT hub may create up to…

Uzbekistan introduces account-to-account (A2A) money transfers

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/29/a2a-transfers/

Published: March 29, 2026 10:52

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has launched account-to-account (A2A) transfers, enabling transactions between customer accounts at different banks. Unlike traditional P2P transfers, the service does not require linking a bank card.

Family and Women’s Committee proposes restricting divorce in first year of marriage

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/29/divorce/

Published: March 29, 2026 10:49

Family and Women’s Committee of Uzbekistan proposed tightening divorce procedures. The draft law offers leaving divorce applications without consideration by courts if marriage was registered less than a year before. It also proposed extending…

Karim Bahriyev, renowned journalist and poet, passes away at 63. Translated 1984 and Animal Farm into Uzbek

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/29/karim-bahriyev/

Published: March 29, 2026 10:36

Renowned journalist Karim Bahriyev passed away at the age of 63. In the 1990s, he was a deputy in the first convocation of the parliament. Known for his independent stance, he was chief editor of newspaper Hurriyat, wrote the book A Word on Freedom of…

Uzbekistan national team beats Gabon after comeback in opening round of FIFA Series

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/28/uzb-gabon/

Published: March 28, 2026 10:22

Uzbekistan’s national football team began their FIFA Series campaign with a 3−1 comeback win over Gabon, overturning an early deficit after conceding in the 6th minute. Eldor Shomurodov (his 44th international goal), Jakhongir Urozov and Alisher Odilov…

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan presidents hold 1st meeting of Supreme Interstate Council (+photos)

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/27/visit/

Published: March 27, 2026 15:23

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan held the first meeting of the Supreme Interstate Council in Tashkent. They took part in ceremonies to launch 10 major joint projects and to name a street in New Tashkent after Dushanbe. They also opened the new…

Uzbekistan to launch “Open Tourism Season”, introduce airline and tour operator subsidies

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/27/tourism/

Published: March 27, 2026 06:48

Amid uncertainty in the global tourism market, Uzbekistan plans to launch a large-scale campaign to promote the country as a safe tourist destination. President announced the launch of an “Open Tourism Season” alongside a package of financial incentives…

Donald Trump invites Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Board of Peace and G20 summit in Miami

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/26/invitation/

Published: March 26, 2026 18:42

US president Donald Trump invited president of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to the next meeting of the Board of Peace and the G20 summit in Miami.

Uzbekistan to use mosque loudspeakers for emergency alerts

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/25/alerts-system/

Published: March 25, 2026 07:39

Uzbekistan has launched an emergency alert system supported by the United Nations Development Programme, using mosque loudspeakers to notify residents. Implemented in 272 mosques across seven regions, it is expected to reach around 6.5 million people and…

Сoncrete works for nuclear power plant start in Jizzakh region

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/25/nuclear-power-station/

Published: March 25, 2026 03:25

Uzatom and Rosatom signed in Tashkent a cooperation roadmap and an agreement to the contract for construction of a nuclear power plant with a renewed configuration. Concrete works simultaneously began at the plant site in Jizzakh region.

Uzbekistan may introduce penalties for online profanity and insulting behavior

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/24/insult-on-the-internet/

Published: March 24, 2026 14:28

Deputies of Uzbekistan approved amendments introducing liability for online hooliganism, profanity, self-promotion of offenses and promotion of participation in armed conflicts. The law has to be approved by Senate and signed by president to enter into…

World Bank approves $200 million for Uzbekistan’s transport sector

https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/03/24/wb-transport/

Published: March 24, 2026 14:24

The World Bank has approved a $200 million project to develop Uzbekistan’s transport sector. It will support reconstruction of 91 km of the M41 highway in southern Surkhandarya region, development of a multimodal transport strategy and improvements to…