Uzbekistan welcomes over four million foreign tourists in first four months of 2026
According to data released by the National Statistics Committee, 4,048,417 foreign citizens traveled to Uzbekistan for tourism purposes between January and April 2026. This represents a substantial increase of 930,800 people, or 29.9%, compared to the same period last year.
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According to data released by the National Statistics Committee, 4,048,417 foreign citizens traveled to Uzbekistan for tourism purposes between January and April 2026. This represents a substantial increase of 930,800 people, or 29.9%, compared to the same period last year.
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Over 700 foreign nationals relocated to Uzbekistan permanently in Q1 2026
Russia emerged as the largest source of permanent migration, accounting for 34.1% of the total arrivals. Kazakhstan followed as the second-largest contributor at 19.7%, while the Republic of Tajikistan made up 12.2% of the incoming residents. The Kyrgyz Republic and Turkmenistan accounted for 4.9% and 3.7% of the relocations respectively, while various other countries combined made up the remaining 25.4% of the migration pool.
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Russia emerged as the largest source of permanent migration, accounting for 34.1% of the total arrivals. Kazakhstan followed as the second-largest contributor at 19.7%, while the Republic of Tajikistan made up 12.2% of the incoming residents. The Kyrgyz Republic and Turkmenistan accounted for 4.9% and 3.7% of the relocations respectively, while various other countries combined made up the remaining 25.4% of the migration pool.
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Tax authorities to gain access to anonymous transaction data from digital marketplaces
Digital marketplaces and internet platforms operating in Uzbekistan will soon be required to transmit anonymous data regarding product turnover and online financial transactions directly to the Tax Committee.
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Digital marketplaces and internet platforms operating in Uzbekistan will soon be required to transmit anonymous data regarding product turnover and online financial transactions directly to the Tax Committee.
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“This is only the beginning” – Saida Mirziyoyeva
May 18, 2026 – London
The initial public offering (IPO) of shares in the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund on the London Stock Exchange has been successfully completed.
Demand for the shares exceeded the offering size by more than four times, with total orders approaching $3 billion.
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May 18, 2026 – London
The initial public offering (IPO) of shares in the Uzbekistan National Investment Fund on the London Stock Exchange has been successfully completed.
Demand for the shares exceeded the offering size by more than four times, with total orders approaching $3 billion.
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First Uzbek–Brazilian trading house opens in Rio de Janeiro
The newly established commercial entity is fully registered under Brazilian law as a corporate trading firm operating under the name "Brazilian-Uzbekistan Trade House Ltd."
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The newly established commercial entity is fully registered under Brazilian law as a corporate trading firm operating under the name "Brazilian-Uzbekistan Trade House Ltd."
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Uzbekistan criminalizes public consumption of potent substances under newly approved bill
The Senate of Oliy Majlis approved a comprehensive law on May 18 designed to significantly increase criminal and administrative penalties for the illicit trafficking of narcotics, psychotropic substances, chemical analogues, and potent medicines. The legislation, which addresses a sharp rise in synthetic drug manufacturing and digital distribution networks, has been forwarded to the president for signature.
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The Senate of Oliy Majlis approved a comprehensive law on May 18 designed to significantly increase criminal and administrative penalties for the illicit trafficking of narcotics, psychotropic substances, chemical analogues, and potent medicines. The legislation, which addresses a sharp rise in synthetic drug manufacturing and digital distribution networks, has been forwarded to the president for signature.
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Senate issues parliamentary inquiry to Cabinet of Ministers following surge in emergency fatalities
According to data compiled by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Uzbekistan recorded 82 major emergency situations over the past year. These incidents resulted in 256 people sustaining injuries and claimed the lives of 221 individuals. A closer look at the data reveals an alarming upward trend in domestic hazards compared to 2024. Specifically, the total number of fires across the country escalated by 12.7% in 2026, while the related death toll climbed by 7%.
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According to data compiled by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Uzbekistan recorded 82 major emergency situations over the past year. These incidents resulted in 256 people sustaining injuries and claimed the lives of 221 individuals. A closer look at the data reveals an alarming upward trend in domestic hazards compared to 2024. Specifically, the total number of fires across the country escalated by 12.7% in 2026, while the related death toll climbed by 7%.
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How do people in Uzbekistan pay and who leads the market
At the end of April, five payment companies in Uzbekistan published their first-quarter reports. Nearly 90% of revenue across all of them comes from the same core source: transaction fees for P2P transfers, bill payments, and merchant acquiring.
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At the end of April, five payment companies in Uzbekistan published their first-quarter reports. Nearly 90% of revenue across all of them comes from the same core source: transaction fees for P2P transfers, bill payments, and merchant acquiring.
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Volkswagen may open production plant in Tashkent
Uzbekistan is moving forward with plans to expand its domestic automotive market by launching Volkswagen production in Tashkent. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on May 19 aimed at developing the automotive industry, expanding manufacturing capacities, and boosting the sector's global competitiveness.
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Uzbekistan is moving forward with plans to expand its domestic automotive market by launching Volkswagen production in Tashkent. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals on May 19 aimed at developing the automotive industry, expanding manufacturing capacities, and boosting the sector's global competitiveness.
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Over 100 drivers in Uzbekistan face license revocation as penalty points pile up
A total of 107 drivers in Uzbekistan have accumulated 12 or more penalty points and now face the revocation of their driving licenses by court order
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A total of 107 drivers in Uzbekistan have accumulated 12 or more penalty points and now face the revocation of their driving licenses by court order
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Government delays mandatory aggregation system for drinks after industry pushback
The second stage of mandatory digital marking for water and soft drinks in Uzbekistan has been officially pushed back by one year. According to a Cabinet of Ministers resolution issued on May 19, the launch of the finished product aggregation system has been rescheduled from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027.
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The second stage of mandatory digital marking for water and soft drinks in Uzbekistan has been officially pushed back by one year. According to a Cabinet of Ministers resolution issued on May 19, the launch of the finished product aggregation system has been rescheduled from April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027.
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Uzbekistan eyes up to 300,000 tons of annual potato imports from Afghanistan
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan has announced a plan to establish a potato cultivation cluster in Afghanistan to secure a steady supply of affordable produce for the Uzbek domestic market.
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan has announced a plan to establish a potato cultivation cluster in Afghanistan to secure a steady supply of affordable produce for the Uzbek domestic market.
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Kahramon Isroilov replaces Otabek Kholboev as Military Prosecutor of Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree appointing Kahramon Isroilov to the post of Deputy Prosecutor General – Military Prosecutor of Uzbekistan.
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree appointing Kahramon Isroilov to the post of Deputy Prosecutor General – Military Prosecutor of Uzbekistan.
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Police detain group for illegal gold mining in Navoi region
Law enforcement officers have busted an organized group systematically engaged in illicit artisanal gold mining within the Oltinsay mountain ranges of Khatirchi district.
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Law enforcement officers have busted an organized group systematically engaged in illicit artisanal gold mining within the Oltinsay mountain ranges of Khatirchi district.
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Meat price hikes strain household budgets amid widening regional disparities
Data released by the National Statistics Committee indicates that in April, mutton prices rose by 3.7% compared to the previous month, marking a 20.3% increase compared to April 2025. Similarly, beef with bone rose by 3.2% month-on-month (up 16.6% annually), boneless beef increased by 3.2% (up 17.3% annually), and minced meat grew by 2.9% (up 14.1% annually).
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Data released by the National Statistics Committee indicates that in April, mutton prices rose by 3.7% compared to the previous month, marking a 20.3% increase compared to April 2025. Similarly, beef with bone rose by 3.2% month-on-month (up 16.6% annually), boneless beef increased by 3.2% (up 17.3% annually), and minced meat grew by 2.9% (up 14.1% annually).
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Tashkent metro to introduce distance-based fare payment system by 2027
The Tashkent metro is set to overhaul its ticketing infrastructure by implementing a new variable fare system based on distance traveled.
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The Tashkent metro is set to overhaul its ticketing infrastructure by implementing a new variable fare system based on distance traveled.
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Uzhydromet deploys anti-hail rockets across Namangan to protect local crops
The targeted operations successfully weakened heavy hail activity, preventing potentially widespread damage to valuable agricultural crops in the area.
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The targeted operations successfully weakened heavy hail activity, preventing potentially widespread damage to valuable agricultural crops in the area.
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Uzbekistan introduces market-based tax evaluation for real estate and timber
The government of Uzbekistan has introduced a comprehensive regulation detailing how the tax base for real estate and timber products will be determined using actual market prices. Under the new mechanism, if the transaction price of a property or timber asset deviates by more than 20% from the officially calculated market rate, tax authorities will override the reported figure and calculate the tax liability based strictly on current market values.
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The government of Uzbekistan has introduced a comprehensive regulation detailing how the tax base for real estate and timber products will be determined using actual market prices. Under the new mechanism, if the transaction price of a property or timber asset deviates by more than 20% from the officially calculated market rate, tax authorities will override the reported figure and calculate the tax liability based strictly on current market values.
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Uzbekistan ramps up participation in Kambarata-1 hydropower project
Uzbekistan is intensifying its cooperation with neighboring countries to co-finance and construct the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant (HPP) in Kyrgyzstan.
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Uzbekistan is intensifying its cooperation with neighboring countries to co-finance and construct the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant (HPP) in Kyrgyzstan.
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No payment made to Dutch side for friendly match – Uzbekistan Football Association
The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the national body is paying $300,000 to the Royal Netherlands Football Association to secure an upcoming friendly match. According to the national governing body, the claims are entirely inaccurate and do not reflect the financial terms of the fixture.
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The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the national body is paying $300,000 to the Royal Netherlands Football Association to secure an upcoming friendly match. According to the national governing body, the claims are entirely inaccurate and do not reflect the financial terms of the fixture.
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Tax Committee to expand large taxpayer oversight based on revenue and workforce size
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on May 19 aimed at reforming the operations of tax authorities and introducing new approaches to tax administration. The regulatory changes are designed to improve the quality of public services within the fiscal sector and accelerate the deployment of proactive administrative mechanisms.
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on May 19 aimed at reforming the operations of tax authorities and introducing new approaches to tax administration. The regulatory changes are designed to improve the quality of public services within the fiscal sector and accelerate the deployment of proactive administrative mechanisms.
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