AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorkplace Safety: Uzbekistan recorded 447 workplace accidents in the first half of 2026, with 137 deaths; the industrial and construction sectors saw the most incidents, and Tashkent accounted for the largest share of affected workers. Public Health: Experts warn rising obesity could cost Uzbekistan $21.6bn by 2060; new data show 64% of adults are overweight and nearly one in five is clinically obese. Tourism & Business Climate: Uzbekistan welcomed 6.56m foreign tourists in Jan–Jun 2026 (+24.9%); the government also approved a 50% VAT cashback for organizers of major business tourism events with 100+ foreign participants. Urban Enforcement: Tashkent is proposing fines for evading paid parking fees—over UZS 800,000—using photo/video monitoring. Extreme Heat Preparedness: Authorities warn temperatures may hit 41–46°C this week, with dust storms possible and electricity demand expected to spike. Online Security: The Supreme Court updated Uzbekistan’s banned extremist online resources list to 1,894 entries, with Telegram making up nearly half. Education & Culture: Uzbekistan and France signed cooperation plans to train French-language teachers, including 1,410 teachers by 2030. Energy & Industry: Topsoe and Sasol will license advanced SAF technology for Allied Biofuels’ eSAF project in Khorezm.
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