Eighty entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and more than 200 representatives of companies from Uzbekistan attended the event.
According to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the meeting was organized in seven areas, including the food industry, building materials, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics, and auto parts.
In 2025, over 120 Uzbekistan companies participated in events in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif, resulting in contracts worth $60 million. More than 45 agreements have been reached as a result of the business forum held in Kabul in August.
The event also included B2B negotiations. The parties considered several key issues, including expanding trade cooperation, implementing joint projects, discussing investment initiatives, and increasing export potential in the Afghan market.
The trading houses of Uzbekistan are operating in the Afghan market. In particular, a trading house in Kabul has a showroom and a warehouse, presents building materials and food products. The trading house in Mazar-i-Sharif specializes in pharmaceutical and electrical products.
B. Khudoyberdiyev, UzA
Saudi Arabia has implemented a ban on tobacco shops operating within 500 meters of mosques and schools, according to new guidelines from the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.
The measures aim to safeguard public health, ensure legal compliance, and maintain orderly business environments in urban areas.
The regulations affect all stores selling tobacco products, including cigarettes, shisha, and e-cigarettes. Shop owners must possess valid commercial registration, Civil Defense approval, and full compliance with municipal licensing laws.
Stores must occupy at least 36 square meters within commercial buildings, with additional local municipality conditions possible.
Exterior signage cannot display logos or promotional materials - only the store name. Operations require security cameras indoors and outdoors, adherence to hygiene standards, electronic payment options, and prohibited sidewalk use.
All tobacco products must meet Saudi Food and Drug Authority standards, feature clear warning labels, and be sold in sealed packages. Vending machines, price reductions, gifts, and product testing are forbidden.