An illegal scheme related to the appropriation of land held in state reserve was uncovered in the Markhamat district of Andijan region. The head of one of the banking service centers and a driver of the irrigation system reservoirs for 'Norin-Qoradaryo' were involved in collusion.
These individuals told a citizen who trusted them in 1989 that they possessed documents concerning a land plot of 24 sotok located in the reserve of the Markhamat district administration, which supposedly belonged to the residential category. They demanded 39 thousand US dollars in exchange for officially registering this plot in the name of the mentioned citizen through their influential acquaintances.
As a result of an operational check conducted jointly by employees of the State Security Service, the Department for Combating Economic Crimes, and internal affairs bodies, the driver was detained with material evidence, having received an advance of 25 thousand US dollars.
A criminal case has currently been initiated on this matter, and investigative measures are underway. Citizens were also alerted to the possibility of reporting such violations, emphasizing that personal confidentiality is guaranteed when calling the number 1520 DHH.
During a reporting meeting dedicated to the semi-annual functioning of the Agency for Improving Management Efficiency under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, sequential steps in human capital development were noted as a priority area of state policy.
It was reported that existing capabilities were revised in more than 40 districts and cities to implement a results-based management system. A deep analysis of economic potential, management processes, and the quality of public services was conducted in 16 districts and cities of the Samarkand region, as well as in the regions of Namangan, Syrdarya, Surkhandarya, Bukhara, Kashkadarya, Fergana, Jizzakh, and others.
For the first time, economic drivers for each district were determined using Big Data and SWOT analysis with artificial intelligence, which allowed for the formation of investment project maps.
As part of the mahalla-level work system, new service centers were opened in the Kahramon Khovos mahalla of the Syrdarya region and the Yangi Namangan Norin mahalla of the Namangan region. These centers provided residents with the opportunity to use 980 types of public services directly in the mahalla, without needing to contact various departments.
In terms of personnel provision, the personnel database was updated, and a reserve of high-potential personnel strategically important to the country was formed. This reserve included 415 graduates of foreign higher education institutions and Presidential schools, 250 promising female leaders, laureates of the 'Zulfiya' award, and selected promising specialists from various fields. This reserve is intended to ensure that the public administration system has competitive leaders with modern knowledge and skills.
At the end of the second quarter, the performance indicators of 435 managers and deputy managers from 113 republican organizations, as well as 1329 deputy hokims from 14 regions and 208 districts (cities), were assessed.
Additionally, 74 people out of 421 university graduates received promotions based on recommendations. The results of using artificial intelligence for strategic forecasting were presented. According to analyses, in the coming years, the country will have a need for more than 50 new modern specialties, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analysis, digital transformation, 'green' energy, urbanism, geographic information systems, agrotechnology, and digital water resource management.
In this regard, practical work has begun on training personnel, forming a personnel reserve, and adapting educational programs to market needs. During the reporting period, 5316 civil servants participated in various training programs. Seminars on experience exchange were organized with the participation of experts from the University of 'Yangi Uzbekistan' and the Singapore Business School.
1860 applicants participated in the admission process to the Academy of Public Policy and Administration, of which 1334 passed the next selection stage. In the framework of international cooperation, 7 seminars were held with the participation of over 600 civil servants. Work is also underway to send 50 participants of the 'Young Talents' program for international internships within the FAO system.
A number of joint projects have been implemented with international organizations such as KOICA and JICA. Specifically, measures were taken to improve the qualifications of up to 30 civil servants in Japan and up to 20 managerial personnel in the United Kingdom.
A new interaction channel, 'Hokim - Vazir', was launched on the 'Digital Office' platform. The information systems 'hrm.gov.uz' and 'samaradorlik.gov.uz' have been entered into the state register as objects of critical information infrastructure. 49 new services have been integrated into the Agency's information systems through the 'E-Government' system. Currently, 30 thousand civil servants actively use the 'MyDX' mobile application. During the reporting period, a new system of targeted foreign internships was also introduced, according to which every dispatched employee must develop a practical project based on the acquired knowledge and experience.
Interviews were conducted with 300 candidates for the next internship programs, from whom 107 were selected. They will study in countries such as Singapore, Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, Korea, Finland, Malaysia, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, and others. Under the KOICA program, 15 candidates were selected from 169, and under the JICA program, 18 for master's and 1 for doctoral programs. Additionally, candidates for master's programs—232 and for doctoral programs—38 were chosen through the 'Umid el-Yurt' fund.
Hosiyat Abduqahhorova Abdurasul qizi is defending her dissertation to obtain the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in philology.
This dissertation was written on the topic 'Interpretation of historical terms in the annotated dictionary of the Uzbek language'. This work is considered under the specialty 10.00.01 – Uzbek language.
The dissertation defense will take place at the meeting of the Scientific Council for awarding academic degrees, number PhD.03/2025.27.12.Fil.12.04, held at Termiz State University on July 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The defense venue is Termiz State University, 43 Barkamol Avlod Street, Termiz city, 190111.
The Islamic Republic of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that a strike was carried out on a US military facility located in the Al-Tanf area of Syria on Saturday.
According to state media of the Islamic Republic, this attack was conducted as an act of retaliation for the deaths of local soldiers in Aranshahr. Official confirmation of this information is currently unavailable.
Reuters stated that it could not conduct an independent verification of the situation. US military forces and the Syrian government also made no comments on the matter. It was previously known that the American army had completely left the base in Al-Tanf, which was located at a strategic point on the border of Syria, Jordan, and Iraq in February of this year.
Currently, the Syrian leadership seeks to avoid interference in the regional conflict affecting neighboring states. It is known that Hezbollah in neighboring Lebanon is engaged in combat operations against the Israeli army, while armed groups linked to Iran continuously strike US bases in Iraq with drones and missiles.
President Ahmad al-Sharrah emphasized at an event by the Chatham House analytical center in London in March that the country will remain aloof from any turmoil if neither side initiates direct attacks on Syrian territory.
Iranian military forces announced full control of the Strait of Hormuz by the Tehran command, which is of strategic importance. State media warns that if strikes from the US continue, no oil or gas exports will be permitted through this waterway.
