AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Boom: Uzbekistan welcomed 6.5 million foreign tourists in the first half of 2026, up 24.9% year-on-year, with most visitors coming from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. New Air Links: Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan will launch direct Almaty–Urgench–Almaty flights, aiming to make Khorezm easier to reach for Kazakh travelers and lift regional tourism. Heat & Power Watch: Uzbekistan braces for extreme temperatures of 41–46°C, with dust risks and higher electricity demand; emergency teams are on standby. Workplace Safety: The Labor Inspectorate reports 447 workplace accidents in H1 2026, with 137 deaths and UZS 10.376 billion in compensation paid. Transport Rules: Tashkent is considering fines for drivers who evade paid on-street parking fees, with penalties rising after Sept 1. Regional Cooperation: Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan reviewed progress in trade, transport, energy and industry during a foreign ministers’ meeting. Sports: Uzbekistan’s junior women’s hockey team lost 1-0 to Bangladesh in the AHF Cup, while the World Cup heads into the semifinals.
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