AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIslamic Finance Push: Uzbekistan’s Central Bank has set up an Islamic Finance Council to coordinate Islamic banking rules, standards and supervision after the new Islamic banking law took effect on June 29. Olympiad Spotlight (Tashkent): The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan saw Iran win eight medals overall, while the event also highlighted India’s historic four-gold haul in Tashkent. Regional Energy Watch: Central Asia’s extreme heat is straining roads, power grids and emergency services, with Uzbekistan reporting record electricity demand and temporary power cuts. Economy Update: Uzbekistan has raised its 2026 growth forecast to 8.1% as the government points to stronger-than-expected performance and demand. Aviation & Tourism: Centrum Air will launch direct Karachi–Tashkent flights from Sept 3, aiming to boost business and tourism links between Pakistan and Uzbekistan. Labor Mobility: Uzbekistan and the Czech Republic signed agreements to expand organized labor migration, including a pilot to train and employ Uzbek healthcare workers.
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