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Uzbekistan aims to raise urbanization rate to 65% by 2040 – President Mirziyoyev
Uzbekistan plans to increase its urbanization level from the current 51% to 65% by the end of 2040, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced during his address at the Leaders' Summit of the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku.
BUSINESS
Uzbekistan integrates into global financial system with major UzNIF debut in London
Uzbekistan opened a new chapter in its economic history on 18 May 2026, with the successful initial public offering (IPO) of the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund (UzNIF) on the London Stock Exchange. The landmark debut serves as a pivotal step toward the country’s integration into the global financial system.
SOCIETY
“Dear customer: your tariff is rising again” – why we’re paying for data we don’t even use
Another SMS. Another tariff increase. Another explanation that sounds generous on paper but feels quite different in reality.
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Uzbekistan to digitize small business lending with new AI-based platform
BUSINESS | 10:50
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Former police investigator wanted as wrongful conviction claims surface in Bukhara
SOCIETY | 09:24
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Competition Committee requests probe into Centrum Air and Qanot Sharq over passenger complaints
SOCIETY | 08:50
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Criminal case opened against Humo Group directors over unpaid refunds and broken job promises
SOCIETY | 08:40
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Uzbekistan sends humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
SOCIETY | 08:20
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Opta supercomputer assesses Uzbekistan’s 2026 World Cup chances
SPORT | 08:00
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Tashkent and Tianjin seal infrastructure deals to overhaul drainage and sewage systems
SOCIETY | 19:50 / 25.05.2026
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev condemns Quetta train blast, extends sympathies to Pakistani authorities
SOCIETY | 19:16 / 25.05.2026
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UzNIF records UZS 417.4 billion paper loss in first quarter
BUSINESS | 17:30 / 25.05.2026
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Islamic Development Bank reviews 20 new projects in Uzbekistan worth $3 billion
BUSINESS | 17:17 / 25.05.2026
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Uzbekistan Railways doubles net profit in Q1 2026
BUSINESS | 17:05 / 25.05.2026
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President Mirziyoyev urges graduates to prioritize practical skills and modern professions, pledges continued support
SOCIETY | 17:02 / 25.05.2026