The President of Uzbekistan discusses the implementation of priority projects with Saudi Arabia
On October 15, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Investment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who arrived in Uzbekistan at the head of a large delegation of leading business executives from Saudi Arabia.
The distinguished guest conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to the President of Uzbekistan.
The talks focused on expanding multifaceted cooperation and strengthening a comprehensive partnership between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the practical implementation of high-level agreements.
The dynamic progress of mutually beneficial relations was noted with great satisfaction. Contacts at all levels have intensified, the volume of mutual trade and direct investment has continued to grow, and the number of joint ventures has increased. Air connectivity between the two countries has also been significantly expanded.
The portfolio of joint projects between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia has now reached $27 billion. Several large-scale energy projects totaling $15 billion are being implemented in cooperation with ACWA Power.
High appreciation was given to the productive outcomes of the recent meetings of the Intergovernmental Commission and the Business Council, held the previous day in Tashkent, during which new agreements and contracts were signed.
Particular attention was devoted to the timely implementation of projects and initiatives in the fields of green energy, agriculture, electrical engineering, real estate, and regional infrastructure modernization, as well as other priority areas of cooperation.
Uzbekistan: Over 1,700 Mosques Hosting Khatm Quran in Ramadan
During the holy month, more than 2,100 mosques across the Central Asian country will hold Taraweeh prayers, with over 1,700 completing the recitation of the entire Quran within 27 days, the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan said.
Approximately 3,500 reciters with melodious voices will lead the Taraweeh prayers and the Khatm Quran in mosques.
On February 27, a presidential decree titled “On the Worthy Conduct of the Blessed Month of Ramadan” announced that the month of Ramadan this year will commence on March 1.
Additionally, the Fatwa Center of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan has determined the nisab of zakat, sadaqa al-fitr, and fidya amounts for Ramadan 2025 AD / 1446 Hijri.