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Mirziyoyev Reviews Construction of US$105m Tourism Centre in Bukhara
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed construction of a US$105 million tourism centre in Bukhara, designed to attract visitors and host major events.
Uzbekistan to Hand Technical Schools to Businesses for 15 Years
Uzbekistan plans to place two to three technical schools in each region under private management for 15 years to train skilled workers for domestic and foreign labour markets.
Tashkent Opens Criminal Case After Kazakhs Hospitalised
A criminal case has been opened in Tashkent after 20 children and accompanying adults from Kazakhstan were hospitalised during a football tournament visit.
Ferghana Investigator Held Over Alleged US$100,000 Bribe
An investigator in Ferghana has been detained on suspicion of accepting a US$100,000 bribe to influence a criminal case, Uzbekistan’s State Security Service says.
Mirziyoyev Reviews Restoration Plans for Bukhara’s Kosh Madrasahs
Uzbekistan's president has reviewed restoration plans for Bukhara’s historic Kosh Madrasahs, a complex visited by around 1 million tourists annually.
Uzbekistan Moves to Clarify Registration Deadlines for Foreigners
Uzbekistan's lower house has approved a bill to clarify registration deadlines for foreign nationals and align migration laws with the current government structure.
Uzbekistan Advances Bill on Business Support and Water Saving
Uzbekistan's lower house has approved a bill on business support, tax incentives, social protection and the rational use of water resources.
Uzbekistan Reports Stable Condition of 20 Hospitalised Kazakhs
Uzbekistan's Health Ministry says 20 Kazakh citizens hospitalised in Tashkent with acute diarrhoea are stable, with two already discharged.
Uzbekistan Moves to Expand Leasing Access for Sole Traders
Uzbekistan's lower house has approved a bill to expand sole traders' access to leasing services, changing how leased assets are recorded.
Mirziyoyev Reviews $136.6m Congress Hall and Hotel Projects
Uzbekistan's president has inspected construction of a congress hall and two hotels in Bukhara aimed at expanding tourism and hosting international events.