Category: In focus

15
JUL
13:31
In Uzbekistan, the new umrah season will begin in August 2025
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In Uzbekistan, the new umrah season will begin in August 2025

The Office of Hajj and Umrah Affairs at the Spiritual Board of Muslims of Uzbekistan has announced the start of a new umrah season in August 2025.

14
JUL
11:26
What type of insurance is most used in Uzbekistan?
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What type of insurance is most used in Uzbekistan?

According to the National Statistics Committee, compared with January-May 2024, the volume of insurance services in January-May 2025 increased by 1.1 trillion soums and reached 4.5...

25
JUN
15:53
The senators considered it expedient to improve the law on external labor migration
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The senators considered it expedient to improve the law on external labor migration

The Law "On External Labor Migration" was discussed at the eighth plenary session of the Senate.

25
JUN
12:03
The primary tasks of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and local Councils of People's deputies to ensure the effectiveness of the ongoing reforms have been identified
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The primary tasks of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and local Councils of People's deputies to ensure the effectiveness of the ongoing reforms have been identified

The eighth plenary session of the Senate considered the priority tasks of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis and local Councils of People's Deputies, arising from the priorities identif...

25
JUN
10:37
The eighth plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis has begun its work in Tashkent
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The eighth plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis has begun its work in Tashkent

The eighth plenary session of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan began its work in Tashkent on June 25. It is attended by members of the Senate, the Govern...

25
JUN
08:44
Uzbekistan has risen by 19 positions in the Global Sustainable Development Index
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Uzbekistan has risen by 19 positions in the Global Sustainable Development Index

In the ranking of the Global Report on Sustainable Development for 2025, published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Uzbekistan ranked 62nd with a score of 7...

24
JUN
08:21
Saida Mirziyoyeva appointed Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Saida Mirziyoyeva appointed Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Uzbekistan

By decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, changes have been made to the structure of the Presidential Administration. The position of Head of the Presidential Admin...

13
JUN
08:47
The first Hajj pilgrims returned to Tashkent
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The first Hajj pilgrims returned to Tashkent

Uzbekistan Airways flight HY-5304, which arrived from Jeddah with the first 245 pilgrims on board, landed on June 12 at 17:30 local time at Tashkent International Airport.

12
JUN
09:17
Hajj-2025: the return of Uzbek pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will begin on June 12
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Hajj-2025: the return of Uzbek pilgrims from Saudi Arabia will begin on June 12

Starting from June 12, Uzbek pilgrims who performed the Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia will begin a phased return home.

09
JUN
13:37
Population density of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Population density of the Republic of Uzbekistan

According to the National Statistics Committee, as of January 1, 2025, the population density in the republic per 1 square kilometer averaged 83.6 people.

28
MAY
13:00
Uzbekistan has risen to 26 positions in the ranking of the safest and most peace-loving countries in the world
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Uzbekistan has risen to 26 positions in the ranking of the safest and most peace-loving countries in the world

Uzbekistan has made significant progress in the global ranking of security and peacefulness, ranking 60th in the updated list for 2024. This represents an improvement of 26 positio...

28
MAY
08:34
UN Women office opened in Uzbekistan
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UN Women office opened in Uzbekistan

On May 27 of this year, Tashkent hosted the grand opening of the UN Women office, an important step in promoting gender equality and empowering women in the country.