Oltin Chinor: seven ESG and CSR initiatives
At the “O‘zbekistonlik” International Forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan launched its first national corporate responsibility prize — the Oltin Chinor Awards.

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At the “O‘zbekistonlik” International Forum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan launched its first national corporate responsibility prize — the Oltin Chinor Awards.

“Together with the rest of the country, we take pride in the achievements of Uzbekistani people–and we’re committed to helping our nation grow by sharing its story with the world.

For Ucell, taking part in the Uzbekistan: Land of Talents initiative is an investment in the future–one where talent is discovered, and people achieve bold ambitions.

Dora Otajonova – founder of company “Teodora Goods” and a co-founder of the agricultural platform “Dalatek”. To gain insights into the state of agriculture in Uzbekistan, we handed the analytical kalidoscope to Dora, one of the few leading female specialists in the field. Let’s see what images this kaleidoscope will reveal for us!

Today, insurance companies are not only a guarantee of financial security but also play an increasingly important role in ensuring social stability. In Uzbekistan, GROSS has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for its clients. The company has become a leader in marketing effectiveness and has earned high rankings both locally and internationally. Uzbekistan club magazine took a closer look at the company’s operations and sat down for a conversation with the Chairman of the Board, Otabek Nazarov.

Uzbekistan is poised to become a new hub for technology and entrepreneurship, asserts Izzat Shukurov, the head of Yandex Uzbekistan. The company believes that its mission extends beyond merely inspiring a new generation of IT specialists; it also aims to contribute to societal advancement through technological innovations and business support.

The year 2024 is etched in uzbek sports by historical accomplishments. At the Paris olympic games, Uzbekistan's sports delegation recorded its best ever performance, securing 13th position in the world ranking overall.

He is sharp-tongued. No problem or painful issue escapes the venom in his words. Behind the bitter truths interspersed with his critiques and mockeries lies a desire to envision a better, greener, and more prosperous Uzbekistan. We are speaking of the chief “Troll” of Uzbekistan’s media space–Umid Gafurov.

In 2016, the supermarket chain Korzinka had 18 retail locations. “At that time, we held back and said, 'We’ve grown too fast, let's stay away from the evil eyes,'" recalls Zafar Khashimov, the company's founder and chairman of the supervisory board. By 2019, the number of Korzinka stores across Uzbekistan reached 50. Today, that number is approaching 200. If you ask the company’s ambitious team, they have no intention of stopping there.

November 7. 16:40. Tashkent international airport. Air Temperature: 7°c– bitterly cold. The management of Uzbekistan Airways, journalists, and airport staff dressed in green uniforms are all gathered, their gazes fixed on the horizon. They are searching through the dense clouds for some sign of what’s to come... Finally! The Anticipated aircraft’s fuselage touches the ground.

Interview day. 6.30 pm. I was warmly greeted on the campus of the University of Journalism and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan; the staff offered me a tour of the administrative office saying that the rector was holding a meeting.

– In my life, for example, higher education has always had an unprecedented revolutionary role to play. The University of World Economy and Diplomacy gave me like-minded friends, a confidence in the possibility of achieving everything through academic excellence and in the critical importance of education. Graduate study afforded me new inspiration, enhanced my frame of mind, generated basic knowledge in international business. While eventually attending diverse business schools (Uzbek-Japanese Center, Skolkovo Business School, Independent Directors’ Association) I acquired new specialized knowledge and skills built on solid objectives and expectations.

Today’s Uzbekistan has been revisiting the phenomenon of Jadidism [reformist movement in Turkestan in the late 19th–early 20th centuries – trans.], considered an important movement that changed our region’s history. To me, Jadidism was a really powerful ideology and an effective campaign.

Saodat Tursunova is the author of the project Uzbechka (Domodedovo Airport, Moscow, 2006). Winner of the PIR 2009 competition “Restaurant of the 21st Century” in the nomination “Original Concept and Ideal Embodiment” for the concept of the restaurant Chibi.


When my mother became a bride, according to her own words, she was the “most beloved bride” in the village.

In this interview, Muzaffar Jalolov reflects on education, his experience in South Korea, humility and the work of lifelong learning.

A conversation about Otabek Nuritdinov’s journey from journalism and entrepreneurship to finance in London, and his work connecting Uzbekistanis abroad.

In Uzbekistan, the blogging industry has seen swift development amid the enhancement of the media world. To cite just one example, Uzbekistan has 132 thousand Telegram channels and 21 thousand open groups (chats), totaling 1 billion subscribers. This is the 3rd largest national indicator in the world after Russia and Iran. The number of subscribers of the Top 100 most popular Telegram channels operating in Uzbekistan totals 68 million 874 thousand.

Delivery Unit was set up at the Agency for Strategic Reforms under the President of Uzbekistan in May 2023.

Uzbekistan is a country of hidden talents. I came to this idea while a student at the Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent and operating English conversation clubs at the Alisher Navoi National Library of Uzbekistan. Imagine hundreds of youths attending speech club meetings for a couple of years, learning English perfectly, and getting admitted to universities in the world's most advanced nations.

In a essay, the creator of Subyektiv considers useful media, the quality of education and the potential of Uzbekistanis working around the world.

Uzbekistan’s Club media resident Feruzxon Yoqubxo‘jayev spoke about the O‘zbekistonlik forum in Paris, its purpose and its panel sessions.

Bobir Akilkhanov who is a member of Forbes Tech Council spoke at O‘zbekistonlik International Forum in Paris, France.
