AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Tourism: Etihad Airways has picked Tashkent as its first Central Asia destination, launching daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights while postponing the Almaty route to 2027, a move aimed at boosting two-way travel and business links. Public Health: The US is considering cutting routine childhood vaccine recommendations, warning it could create immunisation gaps and fuel mistrust—an issue that matters for Uzbekistan’s health policy watchers. Energy & Prices: Uzbekistan’s fuel market sees AI-92 gasoline prices rise by 3.7 som, alongside similar increases in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, while Kyrgyzstan keeps prices stable. Sports (Uzbekistan in focus): India’s U17 women will play two closed-door friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Aug. 27 and 30 ahead of the 2027 qualifiers. Health & Society: WHO data shows nearly two-thirds of Uzbekistan adults are overweight or obese, underscoring rising chronic-disease risks. Media & Rights: Uzbekistan’s Journalists’ Union plans support for bloggers facing information-blocking or pressure, but leadership of the new bloggers’ council remains unclear. Regional Security: A Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Nizhnekamsk killed at least 12, including reported Uzbek citizens working at the plant.
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