Ruxshona Raxmatullayeva
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Tackling air pollution at its source
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From emissions at busy ports to pollution from industry, traffic, heating and dust, improving air quality means tackling a complex mix of sources. In Turkey and Uzbekistan, different approaches are being taken to reduce emissions and better understand the air people breathe.
Space
CanSat 2026: Students launch miniature satellite models in Uzbekistan
From classroom calculations to rocket launches, teams from 15 countries tested their creations under real flight conditions. Equipped with sensors and communication systems, the devices collected data before descending by parachute.
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Building cities that can withstand a changing climate
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From Turkey’s push to make its cities and energy systems more resilient to a new city rising outside Tashkent, planners are changing how urban areas are built, powered and adapted to environmental pressures.
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Making every drop of water count
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From desalination in the UAE to modernising irrigation systems in Uzbekistan, countries facing water pressure are finding ways to secure supplies and reduce losses.
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How countries are making waste management more circular
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From advanced sorting in Sharjah to new waste infrastructure in Uzbekistan, efforts to recover materials and generate energy are changing what happens to rubbish.
Business
City of London expertise moves closer to Tashkent’s investment reforms
The Tashkent International Financial Centre will operate under a separate legal framework as officials seek closer links with British counterparts. The wider push also includes international listings and efforts to attract more private capital.
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Protecting threatened wildlife
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From heat-resilient corals in the Gulf of Oman to saiga antelopes on the Ustyurt Plateau, scientists and conservationists are using research, technology and hands-on protection to safeguard threatened wildlife.
Economy
Central banks face warning over rate cuts and inflation risks
Economists at the Tashkent Monetary Policy Dialogue warned that premature rate cuts could keep inflation above target. Uzbekistan’s lower inflation, falling expectations and reduced dollarisation show how credibility shapes monetary policy.
Sport
All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup
Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday's 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro. "In the heart of every Uzbek, this is a matter of pride and honour," an education ministry official said.
Business
Foreign leaders, investors and businesses gather in Tashkent
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected in Tashkent as Uzbekistan hosts investors, business leaders and foreign delegations. Talks focused on European connectivity, US business engagement, AI and long-term investment.
Culture news
International jazz festival draws thousands with free open-air concert
The Tashkent International Jazz Festival brought together artists from Europe, the Americas and Central Asia through a series of free open-air performances. Organisers say audience numbers and international interest are increasingly growing.
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