The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially confirmed its commitment to supporting Uzbekistan in the creation of a Strategic Roadmap and a National Strategy for the development of nuclear medicine. This confirmation was relayed in a formal letter received by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Vienna..

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a decree on March 27 to establish a modern digital vocational training system within the country’s correctional facilities. The initiative, titled the "Second Chance" national social rehabilitation project, is designed to help young inmates aged 18-30 adapt to society after their release, secure high-demand employment, and prevent recidivism..

The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has launched account-to-account (A2A) transfers, enabling transactions between customer accounts at different banks. Unlike traditional P2P transfers, the service does not require linking a bank card.

Uzbekistan is set to begin the pilot operation of satellite internet services in 2026, marking a significant step in connecting the country’s most remote and high-altitude regions. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov revealed this timeline during the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 international forum held in Shymkent on March 27. .

Starting from April 1, 2026, Uzbekistan will implement a significant update to its traffic enforcement system by integrating automated surveillance cameras into the penalty point calculation process..

A specialized legal framework designed for the International Center for Digital Technologies, operating under the Enterprise Uzbekistan brand, will remain in force until the year 2100. This long-term commitment was stressed during a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on March 25..

Every phone has an IMEI — a unique 15-digit code that identifies the device in a mobile operator’s network. If the phone has two SIM card slots, it has two IMEI codes. To use mobile communication in Uzbekistan, both codes must be registered in the UzIMEI system..

Uzbekistan plans to import artificial intelligence-powered agricultural technologies from Italy as part of efforts to modernize its farming sector, Agriculture Minister Ibrokhim Abdurakhmonov told Kun.uz on March 24..

Uzbekistan is moving toward maximizing the local share in its landmark nuclear power plant (NPP) project. On March 24, Azim Akhmedkhodjayev, the Director of the Atomic Energy Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers (Uzatom), informed journalists that the current localization level stands at approximately 29-30%..

Uzbekistan has launched an emergency alert system supported by the United Nations Development Programme, using mosque loudspeakers to notify residents. Implemented in 272 mosques across seven regions, it is expected to reach around 6.5 million people and operate during mobile and power outages.

Uzbekistan has officially entered the active construction phase of its first nuclear power plant (NPP). On March 24, a ceremony was held in Farish district of Jizzakh region to mark the pouring of the "first concrete" for the foundation of a small-capacity nuclear power unit equipped with a RITM-200N reactor..

Uzbekistan has officially launched a new system for issuing state vehicle registration plates, moving the entire process to a digital platform. The new mechanism allows car owners to select and purchase combinations in real time through the dedicated AvtoRaqam mobile application..

Uzbekistan will accelerate the transition to paperless document management in government bodies. Agencies will introduce paper limits, shared printers and cut printing costs each year.

High-speed rail service on the Tashkent – Khiva route will begin on May 2 with the launch of the “Jaloliddin Manguberdi” train..

Tashkent is set to introduce a new generation of “smart” bus stops equipped with SOS buttons, surveillance cameras, and digital information boards, as part of efforts to modernize the city’s public transport infrastructure..