Ministry of Economy and Finance will revise the 2026-2027 spending budgets for Uzatom, the state nuclear energy agency, and the Directorate for the Construction of the Nuclear Power Plant. Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance for Oil and Gas Khurshid Mustafayev announced the move Wednesday September 2, following a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the progress of the nuclear plant's construction.

Indian citizens can now enter Uzbekistan without a visa for stays of up to 30 days, provided they hold a valid visa from certain developed countries and a return ticket to their home country or onward travel to a third country. The measure was introduced under a presidential decree signed by Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 29, the Ministry of Justice announced.

A court in Kashkadarya Region has sentenced a former military serviceman to five years in prison for the fatal beating of his 15-year-old daughter.

Uzbekfilm studio has fully settled its tax debt of more than 1 billion soms, according to Jahongir Ahmedov, first deputy minister of culture and director of the Cinematography Agency.

The agricultural census in Uzbekistan has clarified the boundaries and land-use categories of nearly 1 million hectares that had previously gone unrecorded in official statistics.

Several major streets in Tashkent will face temporary traffic closures on Sunday, September 6, from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, according to the Center for Traffic Management.

Presidential decree is being drafted aimed at development of franchising services across the country. The initiative was outlined in a broader decree aimed at implementing tasks set during the head of state’s open dialogue with business leaders.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed progress of the integrated nuclear power plant and its accompanying "atomic town” projects in Jizzakh province, with officials putting the project's total cost at $9.5 billion.

Russian tourists have begun booking flights to Uzbekistan in large numbers this fall, the travel service Tutu said. Uzbekistan has emerged as the clear leader in flight bookings this autumn, posting a 5.2-percentage-point increase in booking share — the largest gain of any destination. Turkey ranked second, followed by Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. At the same time, booking shares for flights to Belarus and Kazakhstan declined.

Uzbekistan will conduct a nationwide business registration drive from October 15 to November 30, 2026, under a proposal approved by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Daytime temperatures across Uzbekistan will hold steady through the end of the work week, ranging from 28-33 degrees Celsius (82 to 91 degrees Fahrenheit), climbing as high as 35 C (95 F) in the south and staying cooler in the north at 25-27 C (77-81 F), according to Uzhydromet, the country's meteorological service.

Uzbeks could be allowed to temporarily import foreign-registered vehicles for non-commercial purposes. The move is part of a customs reform action plan approved by the presidential decree signed August 27.

President Mirziyoyev signed a decree on August 28 setting a new limit of $10,000 (or its equivalent) on the amount of cash currency individuals can take out of the country.

Starting January 1, 2027, Uzbekistan will lower the single customs rate on goods that individuals bring into the country for personal use in excess of duty-free allowances. The change was made by the presidential decree signed August 27.

Gayratjon Eshpulatov, the mayor of Zafarabad district in Jizzakh province, was injured in a car accident along with his minor son. The two were riding in an official Kia Seltos on August 30 when the vehicle collided with a MAZ truck.

Uzbekistan is carrying out a "40 Days of Action" nationwide cleanup campaign for the Independence Day. Running from July 28 to September 6, the initiative focuses on improving public spaces, ensuring timely waste removal, and boosting overall sanitation standards across the country.

President Mirziyoyev extended wishes to the nearly 800,000 boys and girls stepping through the school gates with big dreams, as well as to their parents and the wider teaching community.

Uzbekistan is planning to speed up its customs clearance procedures. Under the New Uzbekistan Customs — 2030 strategy, the country aims to cut average clearance times to two hours for imports and 30 minutes for exports.

Physical abuse of children has been uncovered at the Gamkhurlik (Care) Center for Children with Disabilities in Kurgantepa district of Andijan province, Uzbekistan's National Agency for Social Protection has reported.

Traffic in Tashkent is expected to pick up noticeably on the morning of September 2 as schools, academic lyceums and technical colleges across the capital open their doors for the new academic year. Officials say the areas around educational institutions are likely to see a sharp rise in both vehicle and pedestrian traffic, with congestion possible along several routes.