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Uzbekistan’s minister of digital technologies comments on Internet connectivity and computer accessibility in schools
Nearly all schools across Uzbekistan are equipped with fiber-optic and radio-relay lines for Internet connectivity. However, the provision of computers hinges on budget allocations, Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov stated.
Timur Rahmonov appointed as new ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia
Timur Rahmonov has been appointed as the new ambassador of Uzbekistan to Latvia. Previously, he served as the consul general in Novosibirsk, a position he held since 2021.
Uzbekistan ready to create “most favorable conditions” for Afghanistan’s business — foreign minister
Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Bakhtiyor Saidov held talks with leadership of Afghanistan in Kabul. They discussed development of trade, transit, investments in Afghanistan, cooperation in use of water resources and other matters. Photos.
Gas explosion in Fergana injures three Indian citizens
A gas explosion in a private residence in Fergana injured three young Indian citizens. They are students at Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health.
Uzbekistan plans to establish Trade Development Company to support exporters
Uzbekistan intends to create a Trade Development Company, aiming to engage foreign technologists and marketers. The objective is to align local products with international requirements, facilitate the entry of exporters into new markets as well as provide subsidies and compensation.
How much taxes Google, Netflix, Amazon and other Internet companies pay in Uzbekistan
Foreign Internet companies, including Meta, Google, Apple and Netflix, doubled their revenue in Uzbekistan to 635 billion soums in 2023. They also paid 1.5 times more taxes than in 2022.
Senate chairperson attends 68th session of UN Commission in NYC on Status of Women
Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva is attending the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. The agenda covers acceleration of gender equality as well as women and girls empowerment.
Largest suzani captures spotlight at “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” exhibition in Riga
The exhibition “Suzani. A Story of an Embroiderer” opened at Art Museum RIGA BOURSE, featuring an 8-meter piece crafted over 3.5 years by Tashkent embroiderer Madina Kasimbaeva and her 15 colleagues, showcasing the meticulous process of suzani creation from sketch to completion.
Uzbekistan’s gold and foreign exchange reserves decreased by additional $2.37 billion since beginning of year, partly used for Eurobonds redemption
Uzbekistan’s international reserves fell by $2.37 billion in two months to $32.2 billion, the lowest since September last year. Physical volume of gold is unchanged, but the value of gold reserves and foreign currency reserves decreased. Funds were partly used to redeem Eurobonds worth $500 million.
UN principles to be introduced to the national statistical system of Uzbekistan
National statistical system of Uzbekistan aims to adopt UN principles of the National Quality Assurance Framework by the end of 2024. The Statistics Agency was directed to annually generate and publish indicators of minimum consumer expenditures and poverty level.
Uzbekistan embarks on month of Ramadan. Photo report
From March 10, mosques across Uzbekistan began the evening taraweeh prayer for Ramadan. Gazeta.uz correspondent Evgeny Sorochin prepared a photo report from Ohun Guzar mosque, one of Tashkent’s oldest mosques built in 1850.
“Bakhtiyor Fazilov remains main beneficiary of Gazli Gas Storage,” says company
Gazli Gas Storage commented on the change of founders at Gazli, the operator of Uzbekistan’s largest gas storage facility. “Bakhtiyor Fazilov was and remains the main beneficiary of Gazli Gas Storage and no sanctioned individual has ever held a shareholding in the company,” the statement said.
Uzbekistan initiates declaration of 2027 International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism
The UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution initiated by Uzbekistan, proclaiming 2027 the International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism.
U.S. sanctions companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
The U.S. Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions against several companies from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for supplying goods to Russia evading restrictions.
Court orders 1 billion soums each for families of children killed by medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol
In Tashkent, a court has ordered that the defendants must pay 75.6 billion soums in moral damages to the families of 68 deceased and 16 injured children poisoned by the medications Doc-1 Max and Ambronol. Additionally, the court has mandated to reimburse the state for the Quramax bribe amount.
Tourist center project near historical part of Bukhara is estimated at $470 million
Construction of a $470 million ethnographic tourist center near the historical part of Bukhara has started, despite the hokimiyat’s intention to make a final decision and start work only after receiving UNESCO’s resolution.
Cars below Euro-5 standard to be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus and regional centers
Operation of cars below Euro-5 standards will be gradually restricted in Tashkent, Nukus, and regional centers until 2030, as per the decree issued by the president of Uzbekistan.
Production of gas, oil and other energy resources in Uzbekistan continues to fall
In late January, Uzbekistan’s gas production dropped 9.4% to 3.99 billion cubic meters from January 2023, though it remained higher than recent months. Oil, coal, gasoline, and diesel production also declined. The number of operational industrial enterprises decreased by 25,200.
Three Indian nationals are dead and dozens injured at construction site in Tashkent region
Criminal case launched over the deaths of three Indian nationals resulting from the collapse of an iron structure at the construction site of a copper processing plant at Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Complex in Tashkent region.
Japan to loan Uzbekistan $246.2 million to continue economic reforms
Uzbekistan will receive from Japan a loan worth over $246.2 million to support economic reforms and socially vulnerable groups.
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