Mobiuz becomes the General Partner of Samarkand Marathon 2026

The grand opening of FOODERA EXPO 2026, the first specialized exhibition dedicated to food and beverage products in Samarkand, took place at the SOF EXPO Samarkand exhibition complex.

Leaders from regional and industry structures attended the opening ceremony. Among them were Khurshidbek Jamshidovich Samiyev, Deputy Hokim of Samarkand Region and head of the Regional Investment and Foreign Trade Department; Erkin Malikov, representing the Association of Exporters of Uzbekistan; Bahodir Umirshaikhov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan Food Industry Association; Haidar Mukhamadievich Urakov, Chairman of the Samarkand Region Entrepreneurs' Council; Nozir Ibragimov, Deputy Chairman of the Samarkand Region Entrepreneurs' Council; as well as Jamshed Urakov, Advisor to the Hokim of Samarkand Region on Local Industry Development. Delegations from diplomatic missions and embassies were also present.

The exhibition will run from October 27 to 29 and has gathered producers, distributors, importers, suppliers, and specialists interested in purchasing products in one venue. The event serves as a platform for product demonstration, conducting business meetings, and establishing new partnerships in the food industry.

The exposition includes a wide range of goods: food and beverages, tea and coffee, confectionery and bakery products, dairy and meat products, frozen goods, semi-finished products, canned goods, sauces, and delicacies. A total of 87 companies and stands are participating, featuring both local enterprises from the Samarkand region and firms from other countries in the region.

During the opening, Khurshidbek Jamshidovich Samiyev, Deputy Hokim of Samarkand Region, emphasized the importance of this exhibition for stimulating local production and increasing export volumes. He reported that 1,311 food industry enterprises operate in the region, and 46 new projects in this field were launched in the first nine months of 2026. It is expected that over 3,000 professional visitors will attend the exhibition, and the volume of concluded contracts will exceed 5 million dollars.

Ahmad Tajibayev, Director of the exhibition complex, noted that the modern development of the food industry requires direct interaction between producers, suppliers, distributors, and buyers. He added that FOODERA EXPO provides the necessary environment for such communication—a live, professional, and business-focused one.

FOODERA EXPO targets representatives of wholesale companies, retail chains, buyers, producers, importers, and distributors, as well as the hospitality and catering sectors. Participants have the opportunity to present their products to potential partners, assess market demand and supply, and discuss supply and cooperation terms.

Over three days, visitors can familiarize themselves with participants' goods, discuss prospects for joint work, and form new business connections. Holding FOODERA EXPO in Samarkand contributes to strengthening professional ties and opens new horizons for the development of the food industry in Uzbekistan and the entire Central Asian region.

The press service of the Fund for the Development of Culture and Arts of Uzbekistan announced that the Samarkand Marathon Series 2026 will take place in Samarkand on November 7 and 8.

The series will open with the Samarkand Marathon Expo, and the following day will feature races of 2 km and 5 km, as well as special events, including a 2 km race with Nordic walking, an inclusive run, and a Kids Run for children.

Participants in the main marathon will be able to run a distance of 42.2 km, as well as take part in a half marathon of 21.1 km and a 10 km race. The start of all races is scheduled for Registan Square, where participants will pass through the iconic places of the historic city.

The organizers of the Samarkand Marathon series will launch an environmental initiative called 'Avvalgidan tozaroq' ('Cleaner than before'). This program involves reducing plastic use, transitioning to reusable materials, implementing a separate waste collection and recycling system, and increasing environmental literacy through an eco-point system.

One element of this environmental campaign will be plogging, which will be held for the third time, allowing runners to collect trash simultaneously. Additionally, during the days of the sporting event, the Samarkand Marathon lecture hall, morning running excursions around Samarkand, and an evening concert are planned.

As is traditional, the marathon will have a charitable nature, and all collected funds will be directed towards building children's sports playgrounds in the regions where the series starts.

Mirkhan Sagitov, Head of the Marathon Implementation Department and Curator of the Samarkand Marathon series, reported that interest in the event from abroad has significantly increased. Over fifteen hundred people from 63 different countries have registered.

According to him, this indicates that the marathon is becoming increasingly known outside Uzbekistan and attracts runners who wish not only to participate in the competition but also to familiarize themselves with the rich cultural heritage of Samarkand. The organizers aim to develop the Samarkand Marathon as a major international sporting event, striving to make Samarkand the main marathon center of Central Asia.

The Samarkand Marathon series also includes events such as Bukhara Night Race, Sky Camp Bo’stonliq, Zaamin Ultra, and Aral Ultra.