Uzbekistan Airways doubles flights to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Uzbekistan Embassy in Islamabad on Monday announced the expansion of its flight operations to Pakistan, enhancing connectivity between the two countries and reducing travel time from Islamabad to Tashkent to just two hours. “Direct...

Uzbek Embassy teams up with UN tourism agency in Busan

The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul and the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities, a Busan-based agency affiliated with the United Nations, have agreed to strengthen tourism exchanges, linking the TPO member cities with Silk Road...

Uzbekistan to introduce visa-free regime for U.S. citizens from 2026.

By presidential decree, Uzbekistan will lift visa requirements for citizens of the United States beginning 1 January 2026. The measure will allow U.S. citizens to stay in Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days from the date of entry. Currently,...

Leaders of the track: Saudi Arabia and UAE bring luxury train travel back

When Italian entrepreneur Paolo Barletta talks about trains, he doesn’t just see carriages and tracks – he sees “hotels on wheels”. As chief executive of Arsenale Group, the Italian company behind some of the world’s most ambitious rail projects,...

Korea, Central Asia discuss tourism

South Korea and five Central Asian nations discussed sustainable tourism at the Global City Tourism Summit in Busan on Tuesday. The session, co-hosted by the Korea Foundation and the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities, a Busan-based...

Uzbekistan-Qatar: A Strategic Partnership Focused on the Future

On November 3, President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, at the invitation of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived in Qatar on a working visit to participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development. Over the years of...

Uzbekistan airways doubles Pakistan flights to four weekly, strengthening Central–South Asia connectivity

Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, has announced a major expansion of its flight operations to Pakistan, doubling weekly frequencies in response to growing passenger demand. Starting October 28, 2025, the...

Tourism in Tajikistan on the rise: number of foreign visitors up by 24%

14:12, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Tajikistan continues to strengthen its position on the global tourism map. According to the Agency for Statistics under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, nearly 1.4 million foreign tourists visited the...

Insider’s View: Cooperation Between Uzbekistan and the United States in Tourism

In recent years, relations between the Republic of Uzbekistan and the United States of America in the field of tourism have reached a qualitatively new level. The foundation of this cooperation lies in the systematic efforts of the Tourism...

The ultimate 2026 holiday guide: From Sir Richard Branson to the Lonely Planet founder, we asked all the leading travel experts exactly where they're heading... and this is how YOU can grab a great deal

Travel, the saying goes, broadens the mind. But it’s not just the act of travelling itself – it’s the planning too. In the hope of getting a jump on the year ahead, we’ve asked some of the leading figures in the travel industry, along with...

UN warns UNESCO and Uzbekistan over unlawful evictions in Samarkand's heritage zone

UN warns UNESCO and Uzbekistan over unlawful evictions in Samarkand's heritage zone AKIPRESS.COM - UN human rights experts have called on the Government of Uzbekistan and UNESCO to take immediate action over forced evictions and housing...

My First Time In Central Asia: Falling In Love With Uzbekistan’s Charm

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. I’ve never been to Central Asia before, so hopping on AirAsia X’s inaugural flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan felt like the start of a whole new...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan move to establish banking channels for trade facilitation

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have initiated discussions to establish direct banking channels aimed at facilitating trade transactions and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries. According to representatives from both sides, the plan...

Pakistan, Uzbekistan to establish robust banking channels

LAHORE: Pakistan and Uzbekistan are embarking on a transformative journey to establish robust banking channels that will significantly facilitate trade transactions between the two nations. This groundbreaking initiative draws inspiration from the...

Uzbekistan unveils initiatives at UNESCO conference in Samarkand

Uzbekistan has used the opening of UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference to present a reform-driven vision for global cooperation – one centred on modernising education, expanding AI ethics, strengthening media literacy, safeguarding cultural heritage...

QTM 2025 broadens global reach for Qatari travellers

Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) from November 24 to 26, 2025. QTM 2024, the third edition of the event, occupied twice the show floor as in 2023. By its 4th edition, the...

Thomas Cook India and SOTC Travel introduce private Van Tours for flexible small-group holidays

Image credit - iStock-1296817291Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, and its group company SOTC Travel, have jointly launched Van Tours, an innovative travel product designed to cater to India’s growing...

Unesco conference in Samarkand reflects recognition of Uzbekistan’s achievements

The 42nd session of the Unesco General Conference, held in Paris from Nov 7-22, 2023, a historic decision was adopted to convene the 43rd session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2025. The resolution received unanimous support from all 194 member...

Finland, Uzbekistan vow to boost bilateral ties

President Alexander Stubb and his counterpart in Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Friday expressed their interest to intensify bilateral relations between their countries and strengthen cooperation in various sectors. Stubb met Mirziyoyev in...

Uzbekistan’s trade deficit narrows as exports outpace imports.

Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reached $59.8 billion in the first nine months of 2025, marking a 22.9% increase year-on-year. Exports grew by 33.3%, while imports rose by 15.6%. The growth was largely driven by higher exports of gold and...