National Geographic magazine has included Khiva in the list of the best travel destinations in 2026. The rating is compiled by editors, photographers and researchers of the publication, who annually select the most inspiring places on the planet.
The International Gastronomic Festival "National dishes of the Khorezm Khans" was held on the territory of the Arda Xiva complex. Its goal is to popularize the culinary art and national cuisine of Khorezm in the international arena, as well as the development of gastronomic tourism, attracting both local residents and foreign visitors.
The Head of State was presented with information on the effectiveness of reforms and development plans in Khorezm region.
From August 8-10, 2025, Khiva hosted the Melon Festival, a large-scale and spectacular event that has become one of the key points of attraction for tourists from all over the country and the world, as well as attracting widespread attention from local and foreign media.
Today, on August 8, the traditional festival "Melon Festival" ("Qovun sayli") will begin in the Khiva complexes "Ichan-kala" and "Arda Khiva".
Uzbekistan is rich in monuments reflecting its centuries-old history. One of these sites are the fortresses of Ichan-Kala and Dishan-Kala, located in the Khorezm region.
During a control event conducted in cooperation with the territorial administration of the Uzbek Energy Inspectorate for the Khorezm region, the prosecutor's office and the Department of Internal Affairs of the region, it was established that a gas compressor station owned by F.G. LLC, located in the Yangibazar district, illegally used natural gas.
The President of Uzbekistan reviewed the activities of new enterprises within the Urganch Cluster in Khorezm region.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited a newly established small industrial zone for furniture production in Khonka district as part of his visit to Khorezm region.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has departed for Khorezm region.
