The Business Activity Index (BAI), estimated by the Center for Economic Research and Reforms, reached 1124 points in February 2026, increasing by 12.4% compared with the previous month.

Human history demonstrates that every great advancement is built upon intellectual and spiritual foundations. Today, a project emerging from the heart of Central Asia is drawing global attention for its scale and significance - Center of Islamic Civilization is not merely an architectural landmark, but an intellectual bridge connecting the past, present and future of the region.

Exactly one year ago, on January 29, 2025, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, visited the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. During his visit, he provided a series of recommendations and directives regarding the incorporation of scientific and innovative projects developed by more than two thousand domestic and international researchers into the exhibitions of the Center.

As part of his visit to the Samarkand region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended a ceremony marking the launch of major projects and the start of construction of new facilities.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the operations of an enterprise in the Narpay district, part of the Marokand Sifat cluster, which operates on a zero-waste principle.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, accompanied by public representatives, arrived in the Narpay district aboard a new Hyundai Rotem high-speed train recently delivered to Uzbekistan.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the operation of modern electric buses delivered to Samarkand’s public transport system, along with the charging station.

On March 18, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in the Samarkand region.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the official opening ceremony of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, followed by an iftar.