Uzbekistan–UAE Relations: $20 Billion in Investments and New Strategic Projects

Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates continue to strengthen their strategic partnership across key sectors, including energy, logistics, infrastructure, and finance.

On April 13–14, a delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev held high-level meetings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with UAE leadership and major companies to expand cooperation and attract new investments.

Key Figures

 • Trade turnover reached $1.25 billion (+52%)

 • Joint investment portfolio exceeded $20 billion

 • 421 UAE-backed enterprises operate in Uzbekistan

Priority Areas

 • Trans-Afghan railway development

 • Navoi logistics hub expansion

 • Energy projects, including renewables

 • Water infrastructure and wastewater systems

 • Islamic finance development

A modern hospital in Nukus is also nearing completion, with commissioning planned for Q3.

The UAE remains one of Uzbekistan’s key strategic partners, with growing investment and long-term cooperation.

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