Uzbekistan Digital Connectivity: Uztelecom and Apifonica will launch a Voice AI Centre in Uzbekistan, deploying voice agents on Uztelecom infrastructure and later opening the service to the wider market, announced during ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026. Agri-Tech Funding: Agrobank unveiled AgroVentures, a $6.1m venture fund backing 60–75 startups, with a focus on agri-tech and AI for crop monitoring, smarter irrigation, and better market access. Satellite & Telecom Links: Uzbekistan signed an agreement with APT Satellite to expand satellite communications and digital infrastructure, including broadband and broadcasting services, while also discussing future satellite launches. ICT Week Uzbekistan Highlights: ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 in Tashkent showcased biometric payment tech (palm/face payments) and other AI-driven products, with 300+ exhibitors from 51 countries. Regional Tech Diplomacy: A UAE research delegation met Uzbekistan’s embassy officials to expand education, research, and cultural cooperation. Security Tech: Interpol’s “Operation Shams II” used AI face biometrics to identify 126 terrorism suspects, with Uzbekistan among the region’s law-enforcement participants. Global Industry Watch: Hyundai Rotem says its AI, rail tech and hydrogen push is accelerating exports, with a second high-speed deal in Uzbekistan gaining momentum.