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Askar Yakubov

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.

Mirziyoyev Orders Higher Capacity Use at Firms in Uzbekistan
Mirziyoyev Orders Higher Capacity Use at Firms in Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed measures to improve enterprise efficiency in Uzbekistan, ordering stronger capacity use, production growth, and export expansion.
17:29 · 05/05/2026
Uzcosmos, China discuss space cooperation expansion
Uzcosmos, China discuss space cooperation expansion
Uzcosmos and China's ambassador discussed space cooperation, satellite projects, agriculture, water management, and joint space initiatives in Uzbekistan.
17:09 · 05/05/2026
Around 50 Firms Eye Bukhara Airport PPP Project
Around 50 Firms Eye Bukhara Airport PPP Project
About 50 companies have expressed interest in Uzbekistan’s public-private partnership project to build and operate a new Bukhara International Airport, …
15:54 · 05/05/2026
Construction of New Tashkent Airport to Begin in June
Construction of New Tashkent Airport to Begin in June
Uzbekistan plans to start construction of the US$2.5 billion New Tashkent International Airport in June 2026, with a major international …
15:43 · 05/05/2026
Uzbekistan Signs US$547 Million Public-Private Deals in Q1
Uzbekistan Signs US$547 Million Public-Private Deals in Q1
Uzbekistan signed 59 public-private partnership projects worth US$547.2 million in Q1 2026, covering energy, transport, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
15:30 · 05/05/2026
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Coordinate Border Radio Frequencies
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan Coordinate Border Radio Frequencies
Uzbekistan has approved an agreement with Kazakhstan to coordinate radio frequency allocation in border areas, aiming to improve civil radio …
15:13 · 05/05/2026
Agat Credit Profit Falls to 1.4 Billion Soums in Q1 2026
Agat Credit Profit Falls to 1.4 Billion Soums in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan’s Agat Credit reported lower Q1 2026 net profit despite strong revenue growth and a rapidly expanding loan portfolio, amid …
14:53 · 05/05/2026
Uzbekistan and Finland Expand Geological Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Finland Expand Geological Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Finland discussed strengthening cooperation in geology and mining, including joint projects and the DATA4CRM initiative involving the Geological …
14:32 · 05/05/2026
Uzbekistan Registers 42,300 Marriages in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan Registers 42,300 Marriages in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan recorded 42,300 marriages in the first quarter of 2026, with the highest numbers in Kashkadarya, Samarkand, and Surkhandarya regions, …
14:17 · 05/05/2026
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Expand Labor Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia Expand Labor Cooperation
Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to deepen labor migration cooperation, including joint workforce training, visa systems, and structured employment programs …
13:59 · 05/05/2026