President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was briefed on a presentation detailing the expansion of the country’s transport infrastructure Tuesday. The session focused on reviewing the progress of large-scale investment projects within the transportation sector.

For the upcoming 2026–2027 academic year, more than 795,000 children are projected to enroll in the first grade. This forecast was announced during a department briefing chaired by the Minister of Preschool and School Education, E'zoza Karimova.

The customs clearance process for imported goods into Uzbekistan is set to become significantly more streamlined. Under new amendments officially registered by the Ministry of Justice, businesses can now pay customs duties on a per-shipment basis and execute preliminary declarations without the immediate requirement of certain regulatory permits.

On 25 May 2026, representatives of government institutions, civil society organizations, academia, the media, and international partners gathered in Tashkent for a roundtable to discuss the research study “Gender and Corruption in Uzbekistan: Towards Transformational Change.” The research was completed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Anti-Corruption Agency, with the financial support of the European Union.

Starting in 2027, Uzbekistan will construct five specialized flood-control reservoirs designed to capture and effectively utilize flash flood waters, improve provincial water security, and reclaim additional agricultural land. This initiative is mandated by a presidential decree titled: On Measures to Ensure the Effective Utilization of Flash Flood and Flood Waters.

Presentation was made to the president Shavkat Mirziyoyev detailing the implementing market mechanisms in the coal industry, efforts to boost production volumes, and the launch of new investment projects Tuesday. The session reviewed long-term development plans and structural market reforms for the sector.

The Central Bank has released a draft amendment aimed at refining the procedures for executing certain capital movement currency operations for public input. The updated framework provides clear guidelines for residents engaging in outbound foreign investment, raising capital from abroad, and registering cross-border currency transactions.

The implementation of a presidential decree authorizing life-changing surgeries for 10,000 children in honor of Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayiti) is now underway. According to the Ministry of Health, patients who received treatment vouchers are gradually being admitted to specialized medical facilities across the country to undergo their procedures and begin their recovery.

Uzhydromet has released its preliminary outlook for the summer season, along with a detailed forecast for June and a historical overview of the month's weather patterns over time.

A 37-year-old man wanted in connection with a drug-related offense has been deported from the United States back to Uzbekistan, the Interior Ministry reported.

To accommodate citizens celebrating Eid al-Adha (Qurbon Hayiti), all bus routes and metro lines in Tashkent will begin operations at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, according to the Ministry of Transport.

Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan have agreed on the operational schedule for the Bahri Tojik reservoir for the upcoming summer period from June to August 2026, according to the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation.

Efforts to elevate the caliber of academic training, boost the practical impact of research, reinforce the principles of academic integrity, and optimize governance within the sector were discussed during a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Monday.

Customs officers at Tashkent International Airport have intercepted an illegal attempt to smuggle gold coins minted in the early 20th century out of Uzbekistan, the Cultural Heritage Agency reported.

The Uzbekistan MNT departed for New York on Tuesday morning to undergo their final preparatory training sessions and matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will span the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The squad is flying to America aboard a Uzbekistan Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner (registration UK78706) specially customized with the national team's branding.

The Termez City Criminal Court has handed down a verdict against a 30-year-old man who participated in Russia's war against Ukraine.

Türkiye's National Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, announced that Ankara has dispatched a military advisory group to Uzbekistan to assist in reforming its Armed Forces, Turkish outlet Sabah reported.

Kazakhstan is exploring the possibility of exporting oil and petroleum products to Uzbekistan, the Kazakh Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said.

During the graduation "last bell" celebrations on May 25, traffic police caught 238 minors driving cars between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, reported Zoyir Yuldashev, spokesman for the Traffic Safety Service under the Interior Ministry.

Mudflows are possible in foothill and mountainous areas of nine provinces of Uzbekistan from May 26 to June 1 due to expected rainfall, Uzhydromet said.