International SOS: Uzbekistan is one of the safest countries in the world

Uzbekistan was acknowledged as the safest destination for tourists in Central Asia, as per findings from International SOS, the world's largest company dedicated to offering safety and medical services to travelers. Uzbekistan's classification as a low-risk country signifies a minimal presence of violence, infrequent incidents of mass unrest and terrorism, efficient security and emergency services, and well-maintained infrastructure.

The safety levels are broadly categorized by the company into five tiers, spanning from negligible to extremely high. Among the world's safest countries for tourists are Switzerland, Slovenia, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Greenland. In contrast, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, and South Sudan are designated as extremely dangerous.

International SOS, a global leader in health and safety services, boasts a workforce of 13,000 experts in security, medicine, logistics, and digital technologies spread across 90 countries.

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08 August 2025

Uzbekistan Moves Toward Digital Inclusion: Training Program Launched in Tashkent for People with Disabilities

08 August 2025

IT Park Uzbekistan and Shenzhen delegation explore cooperation in the export of IT services

07 August 2025

WynEnterprise and IT Park discuss export expansion and support for member companies

07 August 2025

481 new exporters and 232 foreign companies joined IT Park in the first seven months of 2025

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26 July 2025

GBSF 2025 outcomes: Uzbekistan strengthens its status as an IT hub

Tashkent hosted the Global Business Services Forum 2025 (GBSF 2025), one of the most prominent events of the year in the field of IT outsourcing and digital services. Organized by IT Park Uzbekistan with the support of the Ministry of Digital Technologies, the event convened approximately 450 participants representing 260 companies, including 237 international companies from 40 countries. Among the attendees were representatives of multinational corporations, startups, government agencies, and venture capital funds.

16 July 2025

IT Park Uzbekistan and Berlitz strengthen cooperation in talent development

IT Park Uzbekistan hosted a follow-up meeting between Makhliyo Muksinova, Services Export Development Director at IT Park, and Mr. Wilson Go, President of Berlitz Philippines. The meeting served as a continuation of the dialogue initiated by Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan, and Fortuna Joy de Lara, CEO of Berlitz Philippines and Berlitz Uzbekistan.

10 July 2025

IT Park Uzbekistan strengthens cooperation with member companies and supports business scaling

Representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan held a series of working meetings with member companies — E-LINE PRESS, LEGALMAX CENTRAL ASIA, FINANCIAL CHAIN CORPORATION, and IONE — during which the prospects for further business development, the implementation of new projects, and projected volumes of export services were thoroughly discussed.

08 August 2025

Uzbekistan Moves Toward Digital Inclusion: Training Program Launched in Tashkent for People with Disabilities

On August 8, a training session was launched in Tashkent under the “Uzbekistan Digital Inclusion” initiative, supported by the World Bank, IT Park, and the Central Board of the Society of Disabled People of Uzbekistan. The program welcomed young people with disabilities and provided hands-on skills in resume writing, interview preparation, and awareness of labor rights.

08 August 2025

IT Park Uzbekistan and Shenzhen delegation explore cooperation in the export of IT services

Representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan, led by Jakhongir Radjabov, Business Development Director, held a meeting with a delegation from the city of Shenzhen. The Chinese delegation comprised officials from key government institutions and business organizations, including the Shenzhen Development and Reform Commission, the Foreign Affairs Office, and the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center. During the meeting, both sides expressed their willingness to foster dialogue and explore mutually beneficial avenues for future collaboration.

07 August 2025

WynEnterprise and IT Park discuss export expansion and support for member companies

Representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan held a meeting with Damir Galiev, CEO of WynEnterprise, at the company’s office. The discussions focused on opportunities to expand the export operations of WynEnterprise’s Uzbekistan office, facilitate talent acquisition, and ease conditions for the employment of foreign specialists.

07 August 2025

481 new exporters and 232 foreign companies joined IT Park in the first seven months of 2025

IT Park Uzbekistan continues to welcome new members and foster conditions conducive to enhancing the country’s export potential. In July 2025, dozens of new companies focused on international markets and cross-border cooperation became part of the IT Park ecosystem.

01 August 2025

Outcomes of the visit to China: New opportunities for startups from Central Asia

The delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan, led by CEO Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, has concluded a visit to Shanghai, where it participated in the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and held meetings with Chinese companies to explore cooperation in the development of the startup ecosystem, venture capital investment, and strengthening partnerships.

31 July 2025

Verifix attracts $400,000 in investment from IT Park Ventures and AloqaVentures

The Uzbek startup Verifix has secured $400,000 in funding from state-backed venture capital funds IT Park Ventures and AloqaVentures, with contributions of $150,000 and $250,000, respectively. The investment will be directed toward strengthening the company’s team, enhancing its product offering, and expanding into new markets across Central Asia and the Middle East.

31 July 2025

IT Park Ventures completes its first investment under the 1+1 co-investment mechanism: $100,000 in TASS Vision as part of a €1.3 million funding round

TASS Vision, a startup specializing in the development of intelligent AI-powered cameras for offline retail, has successfully closed an investment round totaling €1.3 million. One of the key participants in the round was IT Park Ventures, the state venture fund of Uzbekistan, which invested $100,000 as part of the country’s first transaction under the 1+1 co-investment mechanism — introduced by the Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 14 October 2024, “On measures for the further development of the startup ecosystem and venture financing.”