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27
OCT
17:48
Makhsetbaev Polat Makhsetbaevich Appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Young Farmers Council of Uzbekistan
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Makhsetbaev Polat Makhsetbaevich Appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Young Farmers Council of Uzbekistan

Prior to this appointment, P. Makhsetbaev served as the Head of the Republic of Karakalpakstan Regional Department of the Youth Affairs Agency.

27
OCT
17:36
Ticket Prices to Museums and Historical Sites for the Elderly to be Reduced by 50 Percent
Tourism

Ticket Prices to Museums and Historical Sites for the Elderly to be Reduced by 50 Percent

From November 1 to November 30, 2026, the "Tourism Month for the Elderly" will be held in Uzbekistan.

27
OCT
17:26
Apple Pay and Google Pay Payment Services Launched in Uzbekistan
Finance

Apple Pay and Google Pay Payment Services Launched in Uzbekistan

The international digital payment services Apple Pay and Google Pay have been launched in Uzbekistan. This was announced by Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Presidential Administrati...

26
OCT
16:21
When Will the Heating System Be Turned On in Tashkent?
Cities

When Will the Heating System Be Turned On in Tashkent?

Tashkent residents are wondering when the heating season will begin. As the air temperature drops, coolness is being felt inside apartments, so many are waiting for the centralized...

26
OCT
16:00
The Number of Family Non-State Kindergartens in Uzbekistan Reached 29.2 Thousand
Education

The Number of Family Non-State Kindergartens in Uzbekistan Reached 29.2 Thousand

As of January 1, 2026, the number of operating family non-state preschool education organizations in Uzbekistan reached 29,196.

26
OCT
15:45
First Islamic Banking License Issued in Uzbekistan
Finance

First Islamic Banking License Issued in Uzbekistan

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has issued a license to "Open Bank" Joint-Stock Company (JSC) authorizing it to conduct Islamic banking operations. This marks the very first license...

23
OCT
15:19
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the "Zamin" Foundation, together with the summit guests, toured an exhibition where the Child was the central figure
International cooperation

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the "Zamin" Foundation, together with the summit guests, toured an exhibition where the Child was the central figure

The Chair of the Board of Trustees of the "Zamin" Foundation, alongside distinguished guests of the summit, viewed a specialized exhibition centered around the theme of the Child.

23
OCT
15:06
Two people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at a coal mine in Turkey
Events

Two people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at a coal mine in Turkey

Two workers were killed and five others sustained injuries following an explosion at a private coal mine in the village of Gelik, located in the Kilimli district of Turkey's Zongul...

23
OCT
11:52
IMKON center opened in Samarkand for children in need of special support
Global development

IMKON center opened in Samarkand for children in need of special support

The opening ceremony of the IMKON Center was held in Samarkand as part of the international summit "Investing in the well-being of children: the path to sustainable and equitable d...

23
OCT
11:49
Dry and warm weather will continue over the weekend, in the north it will be below zero at night
Environment

Dry and warm weather will continue over the weekend, in the north it will be below zero at night

Dry and relatively warm weather will remain on the territory of Uzbekistan over the weekend, Uzhydromet reported.

23
OCT
11:05
Declaration on investments in Children's well-being adopted in Samarkand
Global development

Declaration on investments in Children's well-being adopted in Samarkand

The Samarkand Declaration on Investments in Children's Well-being was adopted in Samarkand as part of the World Summit "Investing in Children's Well-being: the path to Sustainable...

23
OCT
10:11
Reuters: Oil spilled from a tanker near the coast of the UAE
Events

Reuters: Oil spilled from a tanker near the coast of the UAE

An oil spill from a tanker has been detected off the coast of the Emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates.