INVEST IN KANIMEKH INVESTMENT GUIDE BOOK OF KANIMEKH DISTRICT DEPARTMENT FOR INVESTMENT AND FOREIGN TRADE OF KANIMEKH DISTRICT NAVOI, REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN 2019 “Our most important task is to create comfortable and decent conditions for entrepreneurship, livelihoods and recreation of people” “I guarantee reliable protection of all foreign investments, inviolability of their property and free transfer of profits” President of the Republic of Uzbekistan SHAVKAT MIRZIYOYEV WELCOME! Kanimekh district is situated in the center of Navoi region. The Kanimekh district borders with Uchkuduk, Tamdy, Nurata, Kyzyltepa districts, Bukhara region and the Republic of Kazakhstan. ABOUT KANIMEKH DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT TERRITORY 1925 1 million 584 thousands ha ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION POPULATION 15 makhalla (sub-districts) 37 thousand CLIMATE Dry climate COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES TAX PREFERENCES New enterprises are exemption from TOURISM all types of taxes until 2028. Lake “Aydarkul” is located on the territory of the district, where there are 3 tourist bases. AVIALABLE INFRASTRUCTURE KANIMEKH CARGO AND Available and TRANSPORTATION uninterrupted system of Railway Station is at a distance infrastructure. DISTRICT of 7 km. from center of district. MINERAL RESOURCES SMALL DISTANCE The northern territories of the The district is it a distance of 25 km. district are rich in mineral from Navoi City. resources. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES On the basis of resolution 3301 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on 29 Sep 2017 COMPANIES ARE EXEMPTED FROM: INCOME TAX ON DIVIDEND Stockholders of the local companies FROM ALL TYPES OF TAXES COMMON TAX Newly established entities in the Resolution Livestock farming clusters (meat, field of Industry and Service 3301 of eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool (except retail and petrol 29.09.2017 productions) stations) FIXED TAX Locally registered sole trader UTILITY TARIFFS FOR ENTERPRISES Utility tariffs for enterprises in Navoiy Region Power supply kWh 182,0 UZS / 0,022 USD Cold water supply m / cube 420,0 UZS / 0,050 USD Heat water supply Gcal 61440,0 UZS / 7,2 USD Gas supply m / cube 208,9 UZS / 0,025 USD http://ek.uz MINERAL RESOURCES MINERAL RESOURCES RESERVES AVAILABLE IN THE TERRITORY OF KANIMEKH 1880,0 th. tons 8236 th. tons BROWN (IRON) ORE PHOSPHORIT 6175,0 th. tons 245,0 th. tons SHALE OIL MINERAL SALT DRIVERS OF ECONOMY LEADING INDUSTRIES Volume of Industrial Volume of agricultural MAIN TYPES OF INDUSTRIAL products products PRODUCTS 5% 2% 64,6 1203,5 9% billion billion UZS UZS 40% 11% Investments in fixed assets Services 15% 18% 88,3 118,0 Mineral water Construction sands billion billion Construction materials Clothes and accessories UZS UZS Metal Leather and wool Doors and windows FOREIGN PARTNERS “Sarabel-Diamet-Karakul” “Ramand-Konimex” (IRAN) (RUS) “SARABEL-DIAMET-KARAKUL” “Ramand-Konimex” LTD was LTD was registered in 2003. The registered in 2018. The company company carries out processing of carries out farming raising of goats karakul leather and wool. and sheep of Romanian breed. “Base Metal” (UAE) “TAN Company” (KAZ) “Base Metal International Traders” “TAN Company” LTD was registered LTD was registered in 2018. The in 2019. The company carries out company carries out processing of production compound feedstuff and mineral wastes of enterprises. flor. STATE SUPPORT OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS Khokimiyat (administration) of Kahimekh district PROVISION OF LAND CONNECTING TO SYSTEM PLOTS OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISION OF EMPTY BUILDINGS STATE SUPPORT OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS Exemption from taxes State support Exemption from all types of Land plots taxes for newly created Empty buildings S business entities Infrastructure T Exemption from taxes Cargo and transportation - INCOME TAX (PROFIT) Railway Station is at a - SOCIAL PAYMENT distance of 7 km. from center T T - FIXED TAX of district. TOURISM POTENTIAL Kanimekh – the Diamond of Kyzylkum desert Kanimekh – is an urban-type settlement and seat of Konimex District in Navoiy Region in Uzbekistan. District is located on the outskirts of a large oasis. The outskirts of Kanimekh is a narrow “strip of life” surrounded by a desert. TOURISM POTENTIAL Temperature and rainfall The climate is sharply continental. It is expressed in sharp amplitudes of day and night, summer and winter temperatures. Nature is arid, precipitation is low, the relative humidity of the air is low. The length of the day in summer is about 15 hours, in the winter - at least nine. TOURISM POTENTIAL Kyzyl-Kum desert This is a huge desert in Central Uzbekistan. Its name is translated as “red sands”. The major part of the desert is occupied by sand massifs. The climate is sharply continental with unbearable heat in summer. However, sometimes it rains in spring and winter, and what is more some places have groundwater sources serving as cool oases for wildlife and humans. The Kyzyl-Kum nature is very diverse. It is home to the antelope-gazelle, jerboa, various kinds of ground squirrels, the tolai hare, wolf, corsac fox, lark, jay bird, bustard, steppe eagle, owls, snakes (including venomous viper), lizards, varans and even turtles. The desert flora is also rich: wild tulips can be found in spring, sand sedge is common for the sands, while sagebrush and other shrubs, for the clay ground; white and black saksaul can also be met there. TOURISM POTENTIAL Aydarkul Lake - Wonder among desert Lake in the middle of desert is not the mirage, but the real miracle of nature. It is called Aydarkul. Origin of crystal pure lake on the south-east of Kyzyl-Kum desert is very mysterious. The area around the lake best suites for walks and rides on horse back and camelback. Fauna is very rich. In spring and in summer alpine grasslands abounds in variety of colors – bright- red tulips and snowy-white acacia. High up in the mountains black storks build its nests. This bird specie is listed in the Red Book of many countries. In early spring thousands of ducks, geese, pelicans and herons flock together here. Tourists can fish, swim and get a tan here. TOURISM POTENTIAL Adventure Tours The nomadic dwelling “Yurt” takes its foundation in the origins of a nomadic civilization and is its constant attribute. Nowadays, you can enjoy the exotic way of life of nomads in yurt camps. There are 3 yurt camps on the shore of the “Aydarkul” Lake: • “Golden Safari” • “Kyzylkum Safari” • “Sputnik-Navoiy” TOURISM POTENTIAL Mausoleum of Kylych-ota On the stone installed on the grave of St. Kylych-Ota his blessing is carved. Those who came for healing poured water on a stone and drank drained water. According to legend, the real name "Kylych- ota" Said Burkhoniddin, he comes from Mecca, he arrived in these places, during the rule of the Arab Caliphate in Central Asia. The commander Kurkizgan, who had a beautiful daughter whom Said Burkhononiddin married, lived in these places. Some time later, on the orders of Amir Saeed, Burkhoniddin was sent to Mecca. The pilgrimage site Kylych-ota is located on the territory of Shurkul. TOURISM POTENTIAL National holidays and festivals Navruz is one of the most treasured holidays in Uzbekistan. Sometimes known as Persian New Year, Navruz is a chance to celebrate nature, to welcome a new year, and to enjoy flavorful food with friends, neighbors, and family. The most famous of Navruz dish is sumalak, made from germinated grains and stirred for a whole day by the women of the neighborhood. TOURISM POTENTIAL Kupkari – competition of real dzhigits Kupkari is a traditional Central Asian team competition played on horseback. In Uzbekistan the kupkari competition is also called an ulak. In this game skilled equestrians compete to carry a goat or sheep carcass into a goal. Usually Kupkari is held in spring or autumn, when the Central Asian peoples traditionally celebrate weddings, as well as during the main spring holiday, Navruz. TOURISM POTENTIAL Traditional food Kanimekh national cuisine reflects essence of the nation, its history, culture and traditions. Hospitality has always been a distinctive feature of the Kanimekh nation, thus guests are always given a warm reception and the best seat. First he is offered kumys (horse milk), dairy drinks such as shubat (made of camel milk) or ayran (made of cow milk). Then dastarhan (tablecloth) is filled with local bread and refreshments of horse meat and lamb: kazi and kabyrga. The most popular dish is ‘besbarmak’. It is the main dish of the national cuisine Then baursaks are served kurt (pressed sour and is translated as ‘five fingers’, and to the tea with milk and cream, dried in because the dish is eaten with hands. cream, different shapes). Traditional first course dish in the cuisine is shurpa, a well cooked broth with meat, vegetables and spices. It is usually served in big bowls. INVESTMENT PROPOSALS INVESTMENT PROPOSALS 1. Project name Organization of ostrich breeding Estimated investment Total project cost (costs) 120,0 thousand $ Construction works 30,0 thousand $ 60,0 thousand $ 10 ostriches families by 2000 $ 2. Ostriches (in one family a male and 2 female ostriches) Food for ostriches 20,0 thousand $ Other costs 10,0 thousand $ 3. Expected employment figure 5 persons 4. Constant costs (salary, taxes and other) 30,0 thousand $ Profitability of project Annual capacity From 10 ostrich families: 600 ostrich chickens = 120 thousand $ First year 5. Net profit - 90 thousand $ 750 ostrich chickens = 150 thousand $ Second year Net profit - 120 thousand $ 6. Period of the project 4 months 10-12 month ostrich gives 40-50 kg of meat; 7. Average price in the domestic market ostrich chicken - 200-250 $; ostrich egg - 10 $; 8. Returned estimated investments period 1,5 years 9. Profitability 300% INVESTMENT PROPOSALS The organization of cattle breeding 1. Project name complex and a milk processing Estimated investment Total project cost (costs) 1814,0 thousand $ Construction works 388,2 thousand $ 2. Cattle 1308,2 thousand $ Milk processing equipment 117,6 thousand $ 3.