In the first half of 2026, commercial banks issued mortgage loans totaling 13.1 trillion UZS. These loans were provided to 42,600 citizens.
In the first half of 2026, commercial banks issued mortgage loans totaling 13.1 trillion UZS. These loans were provided to 42,600 citizens.
This volume exceeds the figures for the same period last year by 3.6 trillion UZS.
The head of state arrived in Kyrgyzstan as part of an official visit. At Issyk-Kul International Airport in the city of Cholponat, he and his wife were met by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadir Japarov, and his wife.
Uzbekistan is actively expanding its foreign economic ties and increasing its activity in global markets. According to preliminary data from the National Statistical Committee, the country's foreign trade volume reached 41 billion US dollars in the first half of this year.
Furthermore, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia plan to develop cooperation in the field of healthcare. The Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan, Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance Jamshid Qo'chqorov, held a meeting with a delegation led by the Saudi Arabian Minister of Health, Fahd bin Abdulrahman Al-Jalajil.
The 'Short News' program also covers the latest events concerning sports in the country.
Currently, the work of the youth leader in the mahalla is considered a key element in supporting the aspirations of young people, guiding them toward beneficial endeavors, as well as increasing their employment and social activity. Individual work with each young person, aimed at the proper utilization of their interests and potential, contributes to positive changes in the mahalla.
Navruzbek Isomiddinov, the youth leader of Gayrat mahalla in Jalakuduk district of Andijon region, implements his activities precisely based on this principle. He pays special attention to attracting the mahalla's youth to fields of sports, education, modern professions, and entrepreneurship, ensuring their employment and expanding opportunities for income generation.
Thanks to identifying young people interested in entrepreneurship, providing them with necessary advice and practical assistance, and directing them toward effective use of available opportunities, the circle of proactive, active young people concerned about their future is constantly growing in Gayrat mahalla.
From January to June 2026, the average nominal wage in Uzbekistan was 7.09 million soms, with the highest figure recorded in Tashkent.
The wage for January-June 2026 reached an average of 7,911 thousand soms nationwide. This figure exceeds the same period last year by 18.4%. For comparison, in January-June 2022, the average wage was 3,551.6 thousand soms, which represents an almost twofold increase in the average salary over four years.
When comparing by region, the highest average wage level was noted in the city of Tashkent, where it reached 12.014 million soms. Following in terms of income level is the Navoi region, where the average salary amounted to 8.723 million soms.
The lowest values for the average wage were registered in the Kashkadarya region, where it was 4.865 million soms, as well as in the Surkhandarya region, where the indicator reached 4.937 million soms.
