Uzbekistan

A sovereign Islamic bond (sukuk) program will be implemented in Uzbekistan.

Broad opportunities will also be created for the activities of international clearing companies.

A sovereign Islamic bond (sukuk) program will be implemented in Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced at the Tashkent International Investment Forum the launch of a sovereign Islamic bond — sukuk program aimed at diversifying the investment flow in Uzbekistan, as reported.

 

The head of state emphasized that broad opportunities will also be created for the operation of international clearing companies in the country. These measures are expected to help local enterprises attract at least $10 billion in additional capital in the future.

 

The President also stated that within the framework of the privatization program, real estate properties, state shares in enterprises, and land plots worth $6 billion will be put up for auction this year.

 

Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on local and foreign investors to actively utilize the new opportunities being created.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated farmers, dehqons, and all agricultural workers

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated farmers, dehqons, and all agricultural workers

For the first time in Uzbekistan, more than 5 million tons of cotton were grown.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will be on a working visit to Kazakhstan

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will be on a working visit to Kazakhstan

The President participates in the meeting of the leaders of Central Asian states within the framework of the Aqaba Process.

Air quality in Tashkent will improve: precipitation is expected

Air quality in Tashkent will improve: precipitation is expected

Precipitation can help improve air quality by reducing the amount of PM2.5 and PM10 particles in the air.

The first SCO plus expert dialogue in Samarkand: security issues will be discussed

The first SCO plus expert dialogue in Samarkand: security issues will be discussed

On November 5–6, an international expert meeting dedicated to issues of combating terrorism and extremism in the era of digital transformation will be held in Samarkand.

Drug trafficking: members of a transnational criminal organization detained

Drug trafficking: members of a transnational criminal organization detained

The detained individuals have been engaged in distributing narcotic substances in the territory of Uzbekistan for a year.

Air quality in Tashkent: improvement expected on the morning of November 2

Air quality in Tashkent: improvement expected on the morning of November 2

On the night of November 2, air quality may reach a "unhealthy" level according to the international AQI, and a "yellow" level according to the national index.

A girl threw herself into a canal in Tashkent: inspectors saved her

A girl threw herself into a canal in Tashkent: inspectors saved her

He was reported to have been taken to the hospital and his condition is currently stable.

Public transport in Tashkent: service hours will be extended on 20 routes

Public transport in Tashkent: service hours will be extended on 20 routes

The interval between evening services is set not to exceed 15–20 minutes.