Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.
US Deports 24 Uzbek Nationals in June Immigration Flight
The US Embassy confirmed a June 11 deportation flight returning 24 Uzbek nationals lacking legal status, praising Tashkent's cooperation in …
Uzbekistan's Expo 2025 Pavilion Wins 17 Global Design Awards
Uzbekistan's "Garden of Knowledge" pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has claimed 17 international awards, including two ADC golds and the …
Live Python Seized at Uzbekistan Border in CITES Bust
Uzbek customs officers intercepted a live tiger python hidden in carry-on luggage at the Navoi border post, triggering a CITES …
Uzbekistan Official Arrested in $50K Land Bribery Sting
A Gulistan city official was caught red-handed accepting bribes totaling $20K cash and a car to illegally allocate state land …
Russian Tourist Arrivals to Uzbekistan Rise Over 30%
Russian tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan grew by over 30% in January–May 2026, driving overall inbound tourism growth to more than …
Fitch Revises Uzbektelecom Outlook to Positive
Fitch Ratings revised Uzbektelecom’s outlook from Stable to Positive while affirming all existing ratings, citing strong state support, market dominance …
Kazakh Senate Approves Border Regime Deal With Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan’s Senate has ratified an agreement with Uzbekistan establishing a legal framework for managing the shared state border and cross-border …
Uzbek soum Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Gold Decline
The Uzbek soum weakened by 0.70% against the US dollar, reaching 12,049 soums as falling global gold prices and stronger …
Tashkent Police Confirm Shooting During High-Speed Chase
Tashkent police said an armed intervention was used to stop a fleeing driver after a dangerous car chase and multiple …
Uzbekistan Registers Chust Pilaf as Geographical Indication
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Justice has officially registered “Chust pilaf” as a geographical indication, protecting its traditional recipe and origin.