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Tajikistan Delegation Visits Historic Sites in Bukhara
Members of Tajikistan’s Majlisi Milli visited the Ismail Samani Mausoleum and Ark Fortress during their visit to Uzbekistan.
Yandex Uzbekistan Completes Testing of Delivery Robots in Tashkent
Yandex Uzbekistan is preparing autonomous delivery robots for urban operations, with plans to launch routes of up to two kilometres.
WB Taxi Launches Ride-Hailing Service in Ferghana
WB Taxi has expanded to Ferghana, offering three ride categories, bonus points for card payments and partnership opportunities for local drivers.
Uzbekistan’s Health Ministry Warns of Coxsackievirus Risk
Uzbekistan’s Health Ministry has outlined the symptoms of Coxsackievirus infection and advised residents on hygiene measures to reduce the risk of transmission.
38 Uzbek Universities Feature in QS Asia Rankings 2027
Uzbekistan has 38 universities in the QS Asia 2027 rankings, including 15 new entrants, with Samarkand State University recording a notable rise.
500 Grams of Hashish Seized in Uzbekistan’s Ferghana Region
A man was detained in Altyaryk District while allegedly attempting to sell 500 grams of hashish for US$4,000, authorities said.
Illegal Call Centre with 23 Foreign Nationals Shut Down in Tashkent
Tashkent authorities shut down an alleged illegal call centre in Yakkasaray District, detaining 23 foreign nationals and seizing phones, laptops and other equipment.
Uzbekistan Plans New Law to Shift Crime Prevention to Proactive Model
Mirziyoyev reviewed a draft law introducing AI-based crime risk assessments, a national crime data platform and stronger protection for victims and witnesses.
Uzbekistan and UN Discuss Cooperation on Counterterrorism
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met UN counterterrorism chief Alexander Zuev to discuss efforts against terrorism and extremism.
Namangan Soap Factory Suspended Over Environmental Violations
A soap-making facility in Namangan has been temporarily shut down after inspections found inadequate emission filters and excessive chemical pollutants.