Khiva was awarded the certificate of "2024 tourist capital of the Islamic world". In May 2024, this city will host the 12th session of the tourism ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Taste of Uzbekistan Festival, the "Strongman" international chess game dedicated to the memory of Pahlavon Mahmud, the "International Pilgrimage Tourism Week" and other events.
Turkey's armed forces are planning a large-scale ground military operation against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq.
The Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan has announced the times of Taraweh prayer in the regions. Prayers will begin on Sunday, March 10, after the evening prayer.
The Supreme Court of Uzbekistan announced a new list of prohibited sources. From 2019 to now, it is said that more than 1,000 sources have been banned based on more than 80 decisions of the Supreme Court.
Humanitarian aid in the form of 2,000 tons of diesel fuel was allocated on behalf of President Kasim-Jomart Toqaev with the support of Kazakhstan's international development agency KazAID. The first batch of 1000 tons of aid was delivered to Kyrgyzstan. This aid is intended to support the Kyrgyz government in eliminating the consequences of the accident at the Bishkek TPP.
In 2023, more than 50,000 Central Asians entered America illegally. More than 17,000 citizens of Uzbekistan, 7,000 of Kyrgyzstan, 3,000 of Tajikistan, 2,700 of Kazakhstan and 2,000 of Turkmenistan have applied for asylum in US courts.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan has signed a $100 million Murobaha financing deal and an agency agreement with the International Islamic Trade and Finance Corporation. Funds will be allocated in two installments for a period of up to 24 months in order to ensure food safety.
Kazakhstan wants to simplify cargo transportation with Uzbekistan as part of the implementation of the pilot project. According to it, from April 1, permits of the type "to third countries/third countries" will be issued in electronic form at several checkpoints.
The Office of Muslims of Uzbekistan announced that the first day of Ramadan in Uzbekistan falls on March 11. Turkish clerics made a unanimous decision on this, taking into account astronomical calculations and astronomical observations, relying on jurisprudence.
On Monday, March 4, an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude occurred in Kyrgyzstan and 6.1 in Kazakhstan. There are currently no reports of casualties, damage or injuries.