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Tashkent National Academic Drama Theater to Undergo Major Renovation
The Tashkent Hokimiyat has allocated 1.87 billion soums from the Tashkent City Development Fund for the capital renovation of the National Academic Drama Theater.
Uzbekistan Culture Foundation holds talks with Saudi Arabia
The Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan held official talks with Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority representatives to expand cultural ties.
Culture Foundation head discusses Pompidou partnership
Art and Culture Development Foundation head Gayane Umerova met with Centre Pompidou President Laurent Le Bon to discuss museum partnerships and a Tadao Ando project.
Gayane Umerova discusses Expo 2030 preparations in Paris
Gayane Umerova, head of the Art and Culture Development Foundation of Uzbekistan, met with BIE Secretary General Dimitri Kerkentzes in Paris to discuss preparations for Expo 2030 in Riyadh.
Uzbekistan Selects Pavilion Location for Riyadh EXPO 2030
A delegation from Uzbekistan's Culture and Art Development Foundation visited Saudi Arabia to finalize the location and concept for its national pavilion at EXPO 2030.
Mirziyoyev: Turkic World Cultural Capital Status Reflects Andijan's Rich Heritage
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev welcomed participants of international events celebrating Andijan as the 2026 Cultural Capital of the Turkic World.
Andijan Polka Enters Guinness World Records
The Andijan polka folk dance has entered the Guinness World Records after 20,000 people performed it simultaneously at the Babur Arena in Uzbekistan.
Mirziyoyev Opens 3rd International Maqom Art Forum
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev opened the Third International Maqom Art Forum in Namangan, announcing several global initiatives to preserve classical heritage.
Uzbekistan to Reimburse 50% of Hotel Green Certificate Costs
The government of Uzbekistan will reimburse hotels 50% of the cost of obtaining international green certificates to support eco-standards and sustainable tourism.
Uzbekistan National Team Leads in Number of Finalists at Boxing World Cup in China
The Uzbekistan national boxing team has secured seven spots in the finals of the International Boxing World Cup in Guiyang, China, leading all participating nations.