23.01.2026

On January 23, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited tourism and service facilities on Zarkaynar Street in the Hastimom mahalla of the Almazar district.

Tourism is a sector that, with relatively small investments, creates many jobs, increases people's incomes, and improves the appearance of the area. The city of Tashkent has great potential in this area.

In particular, in order to fully utilize this potential, a project covering an area of 447 hectares is being implemented in the Almazor district. As part of this project, tourist and service facilities will be built on six district streets connecting 15 mahallas.

The dedvelopment work on Zarkaynar Street is part of this project. The historical appearance, traditions of national architecture, and spirit of craftsmanship formed over centuries are the hallmarks of this district.

With 150 billion soums allocated from the republic's budget, 576 houses in the national style have been restored here, giving the area an appearance that harmonizes with the historical environment.

One hundred entrepreneurs invested 166 billion soums in the creation of seven hotels, eight restaurants, five craft centers, one shopping center, and 125 service enterprises. As a result, 1,500 citizens were provided with permanent jobs.

While exploring the renovated street, the Head of our state inspected houses renovated in the national architectural style, well-maintained streets, and the conditions created for the population. He had a sincere conversation with local residents, tourists, and artisans. 

- We want to create conditions for tourists, but at the same time it is important to build the foundation correctly. For example, folk crafts are one of the key areas that reflect our national identity. Therefore, providing craftsmen with everything they need for production is our direct task. It is also necessary to train qualified personnel. To this end, it would be advisable to establish a university of crafts. We have already met with entrepreneurs, and now we are organizing separate meetings with artisans, - noted the President.

The responsible persons were given specific instructions on further improving work in the areas of tourism and services, increasing economic activity while carefully preserving the historical appearance of the mahallas, and, most importantly, forming a sustainable system that serves the interests of the people.

The Head of our state was also presented with a master plan for the Olmazor innovative growth area.

The presentation showcased the spatial development concept, the results of the needs assessment, and decisions on the functional zoning of the territory.

According to the master plan, so-called “development corridors” will be formed, covering the areas of education and innovation, tourism and trade, cultural heritage, business, and IT services.

Around the Old City, there are plans to connect the Student Town, universities and technology parks, healthcare facilities, as well as the Center for Islamic Civilization, the Khazrati Imam complex, the Chorsu market, and the historic city center. In addition, the northern business district will see the development of offices, an IT park, and business centers.

The goal of the master plan is to preserve the historical heritage while developing modern infrastructure and bringing the economic potential and urban environment of the area to a whole new level.

– A master plan covering at least five years must be developed for each street. Yesterday in the Swiss town of Davos, I saw how the urban environment is developing while preserving existing buildings and taking local conditions into account. We too must preserve the Old Town and, moreover, develop it. To this end, a separate program called “Old Town” should be prepared, - noted the President.