In Uzbekistan, tax exemptions previously established through bylaws but missing from the Tax Code will now be formally integrated into the Code. Aziz Umurzakov, a department director at the Tax Committee, announced this following the government meeting with the president on Tuesday.

A tragic traffic accident involving kindergarten children occurred in the Nurata district of the Navoi province. The incident took place on the morning of May 5. A 34-year-old woman, who managed one of the district’s family-run kindergartens, was transporting 13 children and her own three-month-old infant in a Daewoo Matiz.

High winds are expected across several provinces of Uzbekistan this Wednesday, May 6, according to the national weather service, Uzhydromet.

On May 5, president Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree aimed at significantly enhancing management efficiency within Uzbekistan's healthcare system.

Ahead of M360 Eurasia 2026’s debut appearance in the historic city of Samarkand, the GSMA has revealed new event updates, including an updated speaker line-up, key event topics, and a regional hackathon focused on addressing Central Asia’s climate vulnerability.

Uzbekistan has been ranked among the countries where beef is relatively affordable, according to the latest data from the Numbeo portal.

During a government meeting chaired by president Shavkat Mirziyoyev on May 5, It was proposed that signs on buildings displaying a company's name and line of business should no longer be classified as advertisements, and the requirement to obtain "passports" for such signage should be abolished.

Plans are underway to enable instant cashback payouts for fiscal receipts in the food service, alcohol, tobacco, and fuel industries. This initiative was discussed during a meeting with the president on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan's Health Ministry has undergone a sweeping leadership shake-up, with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev appointing a new minister and replacing nearly all of the ministry's deputy ministers. The changes were announced by presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov.

Uzbekistan is planning to simplify the VAT refund process for food service businesses. Aziz Umurzakov, a department director at the Tax Committee, shared the details while discussing measures reviewed during a presentation made to the president on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan is set to introduce short-term paid paternity leave for working men, allowing them to support their spouses and care for other children following the birth of a child.

The new passenger terminal at Namangan International Airport is scheduled to open in late June. This update was provided today by the Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev during the 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank Board of Governors in Samarkand.

A sold-out show by celebrated Uzbek singer Yulduz Usmanova has been cancelled by a Brooklyn theatre after a wave of political protests and accusations of antisemitism forced the venue's hand.

Nearly 50 companies have expressed interest in the project to build and manage the new Bukhara International Airport under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev shared this update today during the ADB annual meetings in Samarkand.

The shifting of logistics routes due to global conflicts and border closures is already impacting transportation costs for Uzbekistan. Shokhrukh Gulamov, Acting Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, shared this update during the ADB annual meetings in Samarkand.

Uzbekistan Airports has put six parking lots at Tashkent International Airport up for auction. According to the company’s press service, these sites will be leased for a three-year term under an agreement that requires the operator to not only manage the facilities but also fully modernize their infrastructure.

Construction of the New Tashkent International Airport is scheduled to break ground this July. This update was shared by Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev today during the ADB annual meetings in Samarkand.

For the first time in Uzbekistan, a driver has exceeded the 12-point threshold under the country’s new traffic violation tracking system. A video documenting the case was released by the Road Safety Service of the Interior Ministry.

A major break in the Super League has been announced, running through July 16th, to accommodate the national team's participation in the World Cup. In the meantime, clubs will turn their attention to the Uzbekistan Cup fixtures.

Financial penalties are set to be deployed for environmental violations, the Huquqiy Axborot (Legal Information) channel said. Under amendments and addenda made to certain legislative acts, financial sanctions will be imposed for violations in the areas of ecology, environmental protection, and the use of natural resources.