Uzbekistan will introduce a national time scale
Starting from January 1, 2025, Uzbekistan will implement a national time scale (UTC UZ), which will serve as the official time for the Republic of Uzbekistan. This is stated in an order from the Cabinet of Ministers titled "On measures for the effective organization of the activities of the Time and Frequency Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan."
According to the document, the National Institute of Metrology of Uzbekistan is responsible for the effective organization of the time service. The Metrology Institute participates in the formation of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and has been designated as the authority for establishing Uzbekistan's national time scale (UTC UZ).
The receipt of precise time from the Time Service and its transmission to interested state bodies and other organizations will be carried out under the terms of a public-private partnership.
New types of tourism will be introduced
On September 18, 2024, the government adopted an order titled "On additional measures for the introduction of new types of tourism and effective utilization of the country's tourist potential."
According to the document, starting from January 1, 2025, the following new types of tourism will be introduced:
Additionally, starting from January 1, 2025, the Ministry of Defense will introduce domestic and foreign tourists to military equipment and armaments at the "Victory Park" memorial complex, and in the state museums "Shon-Sharaf," "Kurolli Kuchlar," and "Vatanparvar" parks in the regions. Proposals for providing paid services such as "Shooting Range" and firearm shooting at the "Kibray" sports complex of the Ministry's Center for the Development of High Sports Achievements have been approved.
The use of wild animals in circus performances is prohibited
An order from the Cabinet of Ministers prohibits the keeping of wild animals in state and traveling circuses (shapito) and their use in circus performances starting from January 1, 2025.
The document establishes a list of wild animals that individuals are prohibited from keeping in semi-free conditions, in artificial habitats, or in captivity, and the procedure for keeping wild animals included in this list by legal entities.
According to the document, starting from January 1, 2025, the following will be prohibited:
Wild animals in the possession of private individuals, as well as in state and traveling circuses (shapito), may be transferred to zoos and nurseries for a fee or free of charge based on a contract. If they belong to Uzbekistan's fauna, they will be relocated to a suitable natural habitat, and if they do not belong, they will be removed from Uzbekistan's territory.
The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Guard, and local government bodies, has been tasked with ensuring the transfer of listed wild animals kept by private individuals and circuses to zoos or nurseries by January 1, 2026.
Salary increases for employees of state institutions and cultural organizations
On November 22, 2024, an order from the President was issued regarding the salary increase for employees involved in culture and arts, information-library services, and museums.
According to the document, salaries for employees of state institutions and cultural organizations will be increased as follows:
The document also includes the implementation of a performance evaluation system (KPI) for employees working in state institutions and cultural organizations.
Business ombudsman will be notified during business inspections
Starting from January 1, 2025, the financial penalty for individuals engaging in entrepreneurial activities as sole proprietors without state registration will be abolished. This is stated in a decree from the President titled "On measures for the reliable protection of the rights and legitimate interests of entrepreneurs."
According to the decree, starting from January 1, 2025:
➖ the financial sanction for engaging in entrepreneurial activities as a sole proprietor without state registration will be abolished;
➖ an electronic "Risk Analysis" system will be introduced.
The risk of committing a crime in the activities of business entities will be categorized into low, medium, and high levels in the electronic system.
Business entities with a low risk level will not be subject to inspections by regulatory authorities.
Administrative responsibility will be canceled starting January 1, 2025, for:
The decree introduces a notification procedure for the business ombudsman by registering all inspections conducted in the activities of business entities in the "Unified State Control" information system. In cases where the business entity being investigated is unclear, the business ombudsman will be notified within 24 hours after the inspection begins.
The "Mehr Daftari" funds will be abolished
According to a relevant decree from the President, starting from January 1, 2025, the procedure for the temporary placement of children from low-income families in charitable homes and orphanages will be canceled.
According to the document, starting from January 1, 2025:
Electronic bracelets will be implemented
Electronic bracelets will be used starting from January 1, 2025. This is stated in an order from the Cabinet regarding the approval of the Regulation on the procedure for remote monitoring through electronic