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13
OCT
10:20
Tashkent was included in the list of cities with "potential for development" in the smart cities rating
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Tashkent was included in the list of cities with "potential for development" in the smart cities rating

Tashkent was included in the group of cities with "potential for development" in the new smart cities ranking presented by the Kept consulting company in October 2025. The study co...

08
OCT
14:29
In Uzbekistan, from March 1, 2026, the sale of expired goods with digital labeling will be restricted
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In Uzbekistan, from March 1, 2026, the sale of expired goods with digital labeling will be restricted

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures for effective organization of consumer rights protection" (No. PP–296 dated 06.10.2025) was adopted.

08
OCT
13:45
In Uzbekistan, the number of managerial personnel in the republican executive authorities is being optimized
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In Uzbekistan, the number of managerial personnel in the republican executive authorities is being optimized

The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures to optimize the number of managerial staff of republican executive authorities through the widespread introdu...

07
OCT
22:21
Meta company’s office might open in Uzbekistan
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Meta company’s office might open in Uzbekistan

The company Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads might open an office in Uzbekistan.

06
OCT
08:40
An earthquake was felt in Uzbekistan at night, with an epicenter in Kyrgyzstan
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An earthquake was felt in Uzbekistan at night, with an epicenter in Kyrgyzstan

Last night, on October 6, at 01:29 Tashkent time, an earthquake of magnitude 5.7 occurred at a depth of 10 km in the Jalal-Abad region of the Kyrgyz Republic.

19
SEP
09:09
Uzbekistan ranked 1st in Central Asia in the Global Innovation Index
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Uzbekistan ranked 1st in Central Asia in the Global Innovation Index

In the Global Innovation Index 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Uzbekistan improved its performance by 4 positions and rose to 79th place amo...

18
SEP
09:09
16 people have been granted Uzbek citizenship
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16 people have been granted Uzbek citizenship

According to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the petitions of 16 persons for admission to citizenship of the country have been satisfied. Since August 17...

17
SEP
09:10
Uzbekistan ranked 79th in the Global Innovation Index – 2025
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Uzbekistan ranked 79th in the Global Innovation Index – 2025

In the annual ranking of the Global Innovation Index (GII) for 2025, Uzbekistan ranked 79th among 139 countries in the world.

11
SEP
09:06
In Uzbekistan, from March 2026, notaries will be able to make executive inscriptions on undisputed transactions
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In Uzbekistan, from March 2026, notaries will be able to make executive inscriptions on undisputed transactions

The Decree of the President "On additional measures for the further development of the Institute of Notaries and the widespread introduction of modern information and communication...

10
SEP
12:26
Saida Mirziyoyeva discussed judicial reform with leaders and judges at all levels
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Saida Mirziyoyeva discussed judicial reform with leaders and judges at all levels

The Head of the Presidential Administration, Saida Mirziyoyeva, held a meeting with the heads of the judicial system and judges at all levels, discussing priority areas of judicial...

09
SEP
14:49
The Textile Week of Uzbekistan Global Textile Days has started its work in Tashkent
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The Textile Week of Uzbekistan Global Textile Days has started its work in Tashkent

The autumn part of the 30th anniversary exhibition season, the Global Textile Days Textile Week of Uzbekistan, organized by Iteca Exhibitions, has officially opened in Tashkent in...

08
SEP
13:13
Uzbekistan's passport has improved its position in the international ranking
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Uzbekistan's passport has improved its position in the international ranking

According to the updated Henley Passport Index data compiled on the basis of information from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Uzbekistan's passport rose by 8 po...