Uzbekistan

More than 1 million Uzbek tourists traveled abroad in two months.

For Uzbek citizens, neighboring countries remain the best travel destinations.

More than 1 million Uzbek tourists traveled abroad in two months.

In January-February 2026, 1,081,612 Uzbek citizens traveled abroad for tourism purposes. This was reported by the National Statistics Committee.

 

For comparison, this figure increased by 49.3 thousand people compared to the same period last year.

 

The countries most visited by Uzbeks in the first two months of 2026 were:

 

• Kyrgyz Republic — 426,421 people;

 

• Tajikistan — 179,390 people;

 

• Kazakhstan — 166,017 people;

 

• Saudi Arabia — 115,350 people;

 

• Russia — 62,054 people;

 

• Turkey — 34,634 people;

 

• UAE — 26,449 people;

 

• Thailand — 10,946 people;

 

• China — 8,890 people;

 

• Egypt — 8,872 people;

 

Central Asian and nearby foreign countries remain the best travel destinations for Uzbek citizens.

Saida Mirziyoyeva got acquainted with the activities of the Tashkent University of Architecture and Construction

Saida Mirziyoyeva got acquainted with the activities of the Tashkent University of Architecture and Construction

Saida Mirziyoyeva emphasized the importance of training a new generation of architects, designers, and engineers in building modern and green cities.

Gas reserves will be increased: geological exploration work will be expanded fivefold

Gas reserves will be increased: geological exploration work will be expanded fivefold

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed major projects in the oil and gas sector.

100 restrooms to be established in Tashkent: 140.4 million soums may be allocated to the project

100 restrooms to be established in Tashkent: 140.4 million soums may be allocated to the project

Sanitary-hygiene branches are established on the basis of public-private partnership in a simplified procedure.

Ecological expertise conclusion: now it can be obtained online

Ecological expertise conclusion: now it can be obtained online

The specified payment is also made online.

Water supply will be temporarily restricted: shut off from October 5

Water supply will be temporarily restricted: shut off from October 5

As part of preparations for the 2026 autumn-winter season, scheduled preventive maintenance and repair work will be carried out on water networks.

Dust Storm Risk in Tashkent: Special Commission Warns

Dust Storm Risk in Tashkent: Special Commission Warns

Short-term dust storms may be observed in Tashkent due to increased wind before rain.

Massive fraud: suspect arrested in Georgia

Massive fraud: suspect arrested in Georgia

A citizen was brought to Uzbekistan with the participation of employees of the National Central Bureaus of Interpol.

"Karvon" market is on fire: rescuers at the scene

"Karvon" market is on fire: rescuers at the scene

Currently, no information has been received about people who suffered bodily injuries as a result of the fire.