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Mirziyoyev reshuffles Ministry of Culture leadership
Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed decrees appointing new deputy ministers and restructuring leadership at the Ministry of Culture.
Khasan Salikhov appointed President's representative for culture
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev appointed Khasan Salikhov as the presidential representative for culture, replacing Giyosiddin Rejabov.
Uzbekistan Introduces New Tax Incentives for Creative Industries
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a law introducing tax exemptions for foreign contractors and establishing criteria for Creative Industry Park residency.
Fergana Region Delegation Studies Eco-Tourism Operations at Belarus Pripyatsky National Park
A delegation from Uzbekistan’s Fergana region visited the Pripyatsky National Park in Belarus to study its successful integration of nature conservation, ethnography, and modern eco-tourism infrastructure.
Archaeologists discover 2,200-year-old Greek camp in Uzbekistan
An international team of archaeologists has discovered a rare 2,200-year-old ancient Greek military camp at the Iskandar-tepa site in southern Uzbekistan.
Tashkent to Host Next Designer Award Final for First Time
The final of the seventh Next Designer Award empowered by Visa will be held in Tashkent for the first time, following its previous six seasons in Almaty.
Uzbekistan to host symphony concert at the Great Wall of China
The Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan is organizing "The Great Wall Symphony Concert" in Beijing, featuring virtuoso pianist Lang Lang and the National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan.
National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan Performs Handel's Tamerlano at Versailles
The National Symphony Orchestra of Uzbekistan delivers a performance of George Frideric Handel's opera "Tamerlano" at the Royal Opera of Versailles, showcasing a cross-cultural musical interpretation.
Uzbekistan and France Expand Cultural Cooperation and Museum Exchange
Gayane Umerova, Chairperson of the Culture and Arts Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, met with French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard to discuss joint exhibitions and the French Cultural Center.
British Council Opens Applications for Cultural Grants in Uzbekistan
The British Council has launched the 2026 application cycle for its Connections Through Culture program, offering grants of up to £10,000 for collaborative UK-Uzbekistan cultural projects.