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🏠🎓 Uzbekistan Introduces Mortgage Loans for Specialists with Foreign Degrees

The government of Uzbekistan has approved a procedure for providing mortgage loans to specialists who have obtained academic degrees from prestigious foreign higher education institutions, as per a decision confirmed on April 9. This news was reported by the Telegram channel “Legal Information.” The loan is intended for purchasing housing on the primary real estate market within the country, with amounts up to 2150 times the base calculation value (BCV), a term of 10 years, and monthly repayment conditions. Provided by commercial banks at an annual interest rate of 14%, the loan aims to attract highly qualified personnel and address their housing needs.

🌍⚠️ Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine Fined for Environmental Violations

During raids conducted by the State Environmental Control Inspectorate (Ecopolice) in the Tashkent region, serious environmental violations were uncovered at the Almalyk Mining and Metallurgical Combine (AGMK). The investigation revealed that the enterprise illegally stored hazardous production waste in open areas, negatively impacting soil and groundwater.

🌾📈 Uzbekistan's Cotton Harvest Reaches 3.5 Million Tons in 2024

Uzbekistan's cotton harvest in 2024 reached 3.5 million tons, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year. According to the State Statistics Committee, this figure reflects the steady development of the country's agricultural sector.

⚠️🌧️ Uzbekistan's Hydromet Warns of Mudslide and Flood Risks Across Multiple Regions on April 10-12

Uzbekistan's Hydrometeorological Service (Uzgidromet) has issued a warning about potential mudslides and floods in the country's mountainous and foothill areas from April 10 to 12 due to heavy rainfall. The alert covers numerous districts in the Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Samarkand, Navoi, Jizzakh, Tashkent, Namangan, Fergana, and Andijan regions, as well as the cities of Angren, Almalyk, and Khanabad.

🏞️💼 Sokh District Economic Development: $100 Million Investment and New Jobs

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Sokh District is set for a large-scale economic reintegration in the coming years, aimed at transforming the exclave into a modern tourism and agricultural center. During a presentation of socio-economic development plans to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, it was reported that the region intends to attract over $100 million in total investments, which will create thousands of new jobs and lift remaining families out of poverty.

💼🌍 Uzbekistan's National Investment Fund Announces IPO Plans for London and Tashkent Exchanges

The National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan (UzNIF) has announced its intention to conduct an initial public offering (IPO), with plans to list its ordinary shares on the Republican Stock Exchange "Tashkent" and its global depositary receipts (GDRs) on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. This move aims to enhance the fund's accessibility to international and domestic investors, though it comes amid global economic uncertainties that could impact investor appetite for emerging market offerings.

💳🏗️ Uzbekistan to Introduce New Marketplace Mechanism via Bonded Warehouses in 2026–2028

Uzbekistan will implement a new mechanism for marketplaces through a system of bonded warehouses on an experimental basis from 2026 to 2028, allowing customs duties to be paid only when goods are actually sold to consumers. This measure, presented to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, aims to attract at least $500 million in investment and increase the share of e-commerce in the country’s retail turnover to 11 %.

🏅🏛️ Uzbekistan to Establish Non-Olympic Sports Confederation

Uzbekistan has announced the establishment of a Non-Olympic Sports Confederation, a proposal approved by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on April 7. The decision is linked to growing interest in sports not included in the Olympic Games. According to meeting data, over 100,000 young people today regularly engage in non-Olympic sports, which serve as a reserve for Olympic disciplines such as judo, wrestling, taekwondo, fencing, and weightlifting.

🏛️📜 Uzbek President Addresses International Conference on Amir Temur's Legacy

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a congratulatory message to participants of the international conference "The Role and Significance of Amir Temur and the Timurid Civilization in World History and Culture," which opened on April 9 at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent. The forum is timed to coincide with the broad celebration of the 690th anniversary of the great commander and statesman, which is being observed at the state level this year.