Askar Yakubov
Askar Yakubov is a professional photojournalist with extensive experience in news and reportage photography. He specializes in fast-paced coverage of social, political, cultural, international, business, and community events, with a sharp eye for capturing expressive shots and conveying the atmosphere of an event under tight time constraints. His skill set spans reportage, portrait, and documentary photography, along with image editing and color correction, and preparing photo materials for media and digital platforms. He is known for his professionalism, adherence to editorial standards, and ability to work both independently and as part of a shooting team.
Uzbekistan and Germany Launch New Joint Development Projects
Uzbekistan and Germany agreed to launch new joint investment and education projects in Tashkent, including automotive, logistics and training initiatives.
EBRD Says Frontier Markets Attractive with Reform Trust
EBRD says investor trust in reforms, transparency and governance is key to unlocking capital in frontier markets, including Uzbekistan’s developing …
OSCE Supports Women's Digital Skills in Ferghana Training
More than 150 women in Ferghana have completed OSCE-supported IT and digital marketing training with IT Park Uzbekistan to strengthen …
Uzbekistan Central Bank Keeps Key Rate at 14%
Central Bank of Uzbekistan keeps its main rate at 14%, citing inflation trends, economic growth forecasts and energy tariff impacts …
China Issues White Paper on Global Governance Reform
China has issued a White Paper outlining its vision, initiatives and actions for building a fairer global governance system and …
Uzbekistan Launches ANORA Platform to Draw US$1.5 Billion in Agrifood Investment
Uzbekistan, the EBRD and the FAO signed a memorandum at the Tashkent forum to launch ANORA, a platform targeting US$1.5 …
Special Economic Zones Fail Without Ecosystems, Forum Told
Nearly half of the world's 5,400 special economic zones are underperforming, experts told the Tashkent forum, warning that tax incentives …
Germany’s President Steinmeier arrives in Uzbekistan for talks
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier arrived in Tashkent for high-level talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, energy, transport, and green …
Uzbekistan Faces US$40 Billion Water Crisis by 2040
Uzbekistan risks a water deficit of 22 billion cubic metres annually by 2040 as demand rises 23% while supplies shrink …
Islamic Finance Law Set to Transform Uzbekistan's Economy
Uzbekistan's first Islamic banking law takes effect 29 June 2025, drawing Gulf capital and setting the stage for rapid growth …