Saudi Arabia plans big investment in Central Asian hub of Uzbekistan

The 3rd Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF) attracted significant global investor interest, resulting in agreements worth $26.6 billion. The event saw over 2.5 thousand participants from 93 countries. Key highlights included presentations of regional energy projects and agreements signed for various projects. These included infrastructure development, wind farms, heat supply system modernization, sugar production, textile manufacturing, and food processing. The forum also discussed economic development, supporting small and medium-sized businesses, retail trade challenges, digital technology integration, and urban planning.