EurAsia Gulf Hosts Tashkent Majlis to Spur Uzbekistan-GCC Investment

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN — September 30, 2026 — EurAsia Gulf, a leading business platform facilitating bilateral trade and bilateral investment between Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, successfully hosted the Tashkent Majlis Dinner at Osteria Mario in Tashkent. The executive gathering convened regional decision-makers and investors to examine high-growth capital projects and establish direct channels for cross-border commercial partnerships between Uzbekistan and the GCC.

The event, which ran from 18:30 to 21:00, was developed around the regional imperative to bridge Central Asian industrial and market expansion with the substantial capital reserves and specialized expertise of Gulf investors. As economic ties between Uzbekistan and GCC economies accelerate, the Tashkent Majlis served as a catalyst for actionable dialogue, regulatory alignment, and multilateral project development.

Unlocking Cross-Border Capital and Investment Synergy

The agenda centered on practical frameworks for channeling foreign direct investment into Uzbekistan’s high-growth sectors. Attendees evaluated the legal, structural, and financial mechanisms required to launch joint ventures and syndicated investment initiatives with Gulf-based sovereign, corporate, and private entities.

By addressing critical pathways for direct commercial engagement, the session highlighted how public-private collaboration can reduce market-entry barriers and de-risk strategic investments. Participants engaged in detailed assessments of priority industries across Uzbekistan, emphasizing the commercial appetite of institutional investors from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other GCC nations seeking sustainable diversification in Central Asia.

High-Level Expert Analysis on Regional Opportunities

The dinner featured presentations and analytical perspectives from key economic and market practitioners:

• Daniel Zaretsky, General Manager of EurAsia Gulf Uzbekistan, detailed the evolving operational architecture connecting Central Asian enterprises with capital markets across the Gulf. Zaretsky outlined targeted initiatives aimed at accelerating market readiness, establishing governance standards, and developing bespoke advisory pipelines that enable Uzbek companies to secure Gulf partners efficiently.
• Avazbek Mullajonov, Economic Expert at the Foreign Investors Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, delivered vital insights into the nation’s systemic economic reforms and institutional investor safeguards. Mullajonov detailed active state initiatives designed to foster a transparent business climate, streamline investor navigation, and offer targeted incentives for foreign capital participating in national infrastructure, manufacturing, and technological modernization programs.

Following the formal presentations, speakers engaged the audience in an interactive dialogue and targeted Q&A session. Discussions focused on the exact execution parameters of joint capital initiatives, contractual models, and operational considerations necessary for sustainable long-term returns.

The Majlis Tradition as a Vehicle for Economic Diplomacy

The Tashkent Majlis drew inspiration from the centuries-old Arabian custom of the "Majlis"—a hospitable, participatory forum historically utilized across the Gulf for high-level civic, economic, and cultural deliberations. Adapting this proven model to Central Asia's premier financial center allowed EurAsia Gulf to cultivate an authentic, trust-based networking environment suited for institutional deal-making.

Through curated, one-to-one introductions, participating executives, fund managers, and entrepreneurs established direct communication channels with key counterparties. The format ensured that discussions progressed beyond exploratory conversations toward actionable strategies, laying the groundwork for upcoming commercial alliances and bilateral investment syndicates.

About EurAsia Gulf

EurAsia Gulf is an independent business platform and networking hub dedicated to fostering trade, cross-border investment, and commercial collaboration between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and the countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Through high-level corporate events, bilateral business delegations, and specialized market advisory services, EurAsia Gulf provides enterprises, investors, and governmental institutions with the strategic connections and market intelligence required to thrive across emerging regional corridors.

For more information about upcoming events and membership opportunities, visit https://eurasiagulf.org.