Uzbekistan’s Digital Push: Uztelecom commissioned new data centres in Bukhara and Kokand, expanding UzCloud with AI cloud/GPU services and Tier III-ready infrastructure, while ICTWEEK Uzbekistan 2026 in Tashkent spotlights AI and foreign investment. AI & Connectivity Deal: Uzbekistan also moved toward satellite internet with Amazon Leo, alongside plans for high-speed data links between computing sites. Legal Tech Cooperation: Uzbekistan and Türkiye agreed to deepen collaboration on legal information, comparing Lex.uz with Türkiye’s Mevzuat.gov.tr and discussing AI-powered access via LexAI and Yurxizmat. Economy Forecast: The Asian Development Bank raised Uzbekistan’s 2026 growth forecast to 7% (from 6.7%), citing strong domestic demand, investment, and services/non-gold exports. Energy Planning: President Mirziyoyev reviewed medium- and long-term electricity sector plans, including grid upgrades and reserve capacity as renewables surpass 6.3 GW. Archaeology Find: Excavations near Samarkand uncovered a possible Zoroastrian fire altar and ossuary at the ancient city of Odirmon. One Health Focus: Uzbekistan shared One Health implementation experience at the World One Health Congress, emphasizing science and investment for country-level action.