In the 2021 season, Uzbekistan sharply decreased the supply of some fruits to the Russian market. Peaches, nectarines, and plums exported from Uzbekistan in 2021 can already be analyzed, as they are usually either finished or minimal in October. Normally, the main part of Uzbek melons is also already exported by September. The exports of…

Georgetown University has published the results of a survey naming the safest countries in the world for women. The UAE was ranked first in terms of community safety, with 98.5 percent of women saying they felt safe walking alone in their neighborhoods at night. Singapore came second at 96.9 percent, the UAE media reported. The…

The state budget for 2022 is expected to have revenues of 200 trillion soums and expenditures of 215.4 trillion soums. The Information Service of the Ministry of Finance has announced the draft State Budget for 2022. While GDP growth is projected at 6% in 2022, the downward trend in inflation is expected to continue and be around…

In connection with the announcement of November as the “Month of Tourism for the Elderly” in Uzbekistan, voluntary discounts have been introduced for services in hotels and restaurants. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, voluntary discounts of up to 50% have been introduced in 223 accommodation services (hotels and guest houses) in the country,…

According to the press service of the Energy Ministry, several projects for the construction of hydropower plants have been launched in Uzbekistan. In particular, the UAE company Masdar signed agreements on the construction of a 500 MW wind farm in Tomdi district (Navoi region) worth $600 million. When this station is fully operational in 2024, it…