TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 12. Uzbekistan
and Bahrain’s Lamar Holding have reviewed prospects for launching
public-private partnership (PPP) projects in the energy and social
infrastructure sectors in 2026, Trend reports via the Uzbek Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade.
The discussion took place during a meeting between Uzbekistan’s
Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, Laziz Kudratov, and
Lina Noureddin, President and Founder of Lamar Holding.
The discussions also covered potential areas of cooperation,
including the modernization of electricity and gas distribution
networks, the development of water supply systems, the construction
of healthcare facilities, and the establishment of a program aimed
at building modern schools across Uzbekistan.
Following the talks, the parties agreed to refine the proposed
initiatives further and to conduct technical consultations to
advance the development of these projects.
Founded in Bahrain in 2008, Lamar Holding is predominantly
active in Saudi Arabia and specializes in large-scale
public-private partnership (PPP) projects across the oil and gas,
water, and infrastructure sectors. The company’s portfolio is
valued at $2.5 billion, with assets totaling $500 million. It
operates more than 20 subsidiaries and employs a workforce of over
5,000 professionals.
