In line with a presidential decree, 29 individuals in Surkhandarya Region have been granted citizenship of the Republic of Uzbekistan, marking an important step toward their full participation in public life and access to constitutional rights and social protection.

More than 3 million foreign and 5.5 million domestic tourists visited Samarkand Region in the first 11 months of 2025, pushing the average length of stay from 2.5 to 3 days and lifting tourism services exports to $606 million.

Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov has been named Asia’s Best Young Footballer of 2025 following a vote conducted by Goalpost.

On 25 December this year, the Law “On the State Budget of the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2026” (No. O‘RQ–1105) was adopted. The law regulates the formation and execution of the country’s consolidated budget for the 2026 fiscal year. 

Amid escalating global geopolitical and economic challenges, Uzbekistan will continue pursuing a balanced and open foreign policy while strengthening equal and constructive relations with all countries. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev stated this in his Address to the Oliy Majlis and the...

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover totaled $72.8 billion in January–November 2025, according to the National Statistics Committee.

A unique tourism destination is being developed in Surkhandarya Region. The Khojaikon salt mine area in Sherobod District is expected to become one of the most distinctive tourism sites not only in the region but also across the wider area...

Fergana State University has been included among the world’s most sustainable higher education institutions, according to the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. The ranking assessed 1,745 universities from 105 countries. Fergana State University ranked 327th globally, demonstrating strong performance...

Real Madrid are considering a loan move for Uzbekistan national team and Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov, according to Fichajes.

Uzbekistan has held talks with the European Union on simplifying visa procedures for Uzbek citizens, the Dunyo Information Agency reported.

On 17 December, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Woo Won-shik, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, who arrived in Uzbekistan to participate in the third meeting of the...

As part of the Whispers of Wisdom project, produced by international television networks Euronews and CNN, a series of video features dedicated to ten prominent historical figures from Uzbekistan is set to be broadcast. The project is being implemented by...

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Spain, Farrukh Tursunov, has presented his credentials to PopeLeo XIV, the Dunyo Information Agency reported.

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has published ticket prices for the Uzbekistan national team’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on its official website.

On  9 December, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received a delegation led by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), who is in the country to attend the FIA General Assembly taking place in...

During a meeting with agricultural sector workers, the President announced the establishment of an Agricultural Sciences Academy in Uzbekistan.

Abdulla Muharramovich Ubaydullaev, an Honored Healthcare Worker of Uzbekistan and a prominent pulmonologist and academician, passed away at the age of 91. The news was confirmed by the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a Decree “On pardoning a group of individuals who are serving sentences, have sincerely repented of their actions, and demonstrated a firm commitment to rehabilitation,” on the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the adoption...

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was held on 5 December. According to the results, the Uzbekistan national team has been placed in a group with Portugal, Colombia, and the winner of the international play-off.

On 4 December, Transfermarkt - a portal that tracks footballers’ transfer values - released updated market prices for players competing in the Uzbekistan Super League.