Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz. In January-February 2026, there was an increase in the number of Uzbek citizens traveling abroad for tourism purposes. According to the Statistics Agency, in the first two months of the year, 1,081,612 people made foreign trips. This is 49,300 people, or 4.8%, more than in the same period last year.
The Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent, built on the territory of the Hazrati Imam complex, has officially opened its doors to visitors and announced the cost of entrance tickets. The unique facility, spanning 10 hectares, introduces an innovative schedule for museums in Uzbekistan: visitors are welcome daily from 09:00 to 22:00, allowing for family tours in the evening hours.
On the morning of March 20, Muslims across Uzbekistan headed to mosques to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of Ramadan. Initially, imams delivered sermons for the holiday occasion, enriching worshippers with spiritual meanings. This tradition is widely observed annually and holds a significant place in the country's religious life.
According to the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan, during the celebration of Ramadan Hayit and Navruz holidays – from March 20 to 23 – all hospitals, specialized centers, and university clinics across the country will continue to admit patients as usual. During this period, approximately 20,000 doctors and nurses will be on duty.
The Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan has commented on reports of Uzbek virtual phone numbers being sold on international online platforms. The ministry urged citizens not to panic, emphasizing that these numbers do not provide access to users' personal information and have extremely limited functionality.
Uzbekistan's Ambassador to India, Sardor Rustambayev, held a meeting with India's Deputy Minister of External Affairs, Sibi George, in Delhi. The talks focused on key areas of cooperation between the two countries, including political consultations and the schedule of upcoming visits at various levels. From the Uzbek side, India's interest in strengthening strategic partnership was noted.
Amid military conflicts and disruptions to traditional trade routes, developed countries are increasingly focusing on domestic priorities. This situation could lead to a reduction in investment flows to developing nations like Uzbekistan. At the EUROUZ association’s “Economic Review of Uzbekistan — 2026” event, experts from international financial institutions addressed this concern.
Cybercrime in Uzbekistan is undergoing rapid transformation, with traditional phone-based fraud methods losing ground to sophisticated, cross-border technologies that operate with minimal human involvement. These trends were discussed during a Tashkent-Moscow video bridge organized at the Sputnik multimedia press center, featuring representatives from the Cybersecurity Center, Tashkent City Police Department, and information security expert Alexey Lukatsky.
On the occasion of a holiday or special day dedicated to the leadership and people of Uzbekistan, wishes are expressed for peace, tranquility, and prosperity to reign in the country, and for abundance and grace to enter every home. These wishes reflect national unity and hopes for the future, yet the country continues to grapple with economic and social challenges.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent – AN Podrobno.uz. Thousands of believers attended the Eid al-Fitr prayer on the morning of March 20 to mark the end of Ramadan. One of the main prayer sites was the recently opened Imam Bukhari memorial complex in the Samarkand region.
Uzbekistan has retained its 53rd position in the World Happiness Report 2026, matching last year's result. According to the report, the country's life satisfaction score is 6.283 out of 10. The report, traditionally released ahead of the International Day of Happiness (March 20), was prepared by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in collaboration with the Gallup Institute and the United Nations.
The women's football teams of Australia and Japan will face off tomorrow evening in the Asian Cup final at Stadium Australia in Sydney. This match offers Australia a chance to rewrite their story after a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinals of the 2023 World Cup on home soil, where they lost 3-1 to England.