Mirziyoyev launches $7.6bn projects in Karakalpakstan

September 18, 2026 at 08:16 PM2 min

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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on September 18 launched 11 projects worth $592 million and started construction of 47 projects valued at $7 billion in Karakalpakstan. The projects are expected to create 8,000 high-income jobs. The ceremony took place in Nukus during his visit to the region.

Key Facts

11 projects worth $592 million were launched and construction began on 47 projects valued at $7 billion.
The projects are expected to create 8,000 high-income jobs.
Two wind power plants with a total capacity of 300 MW and a 100 MW energy storage system were commissioned in Karauzyak district.
The Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Nukus, built with UAE cooperation at a cost of $27 million, was opened with 100 beds and 80 jobs.
The first phase of Linkwise's $150 million modular intelligent computing center was launched in Takhtakupyr district.

Launched Projects

In Karauzyak district, two wind power plants with a total capacity of 300 MW and a 100 MW energy storage system were put into operation. The Sheikh Khalifa Hospital in Nukus, built in cooperation with the UAE, was opened at a cost of $27 million. The 100-bed facility is equipped with modern medical equipment and created 80 jobs. The Karakalpak Scientific and Practical Medical Academy was also launched to improve medical services and professional skills. In Takhtakupyr district, the first phase of Linkwise's $150 million modular intelligent computing center was launched.

Construction Starts

Construction began on 47 projects worth $7 billion with foreign partners. In Kungrad district, a 1.5 GW wind power plant is being built with Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power at a cost of $2.6 billion. The project includes 1,500 km of high-voltage transmission lines and three 500 kV substations, with two more to be modernized. In Chimbay district, Korean investors started a project to produce 3 million cubic meters of biogas annually from licorice root processing.

Regional Economic Context

Karakalpakstan's gross regional product grew from 8.5 trillion soums in 2016 to over 54 trillion soums by early this year. The private sector's share in production reached 66%, and the number of active business entities increased 2.5 times to 26,500. Over $5 billion in investments have been attracted to the region over the past nine years. Foreign investment is expected to reach $2.5 billion by the end of this year.