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.
Russia to Hike Migration Fees Up to 12x From July 2026
Russia's State Duma passed laws raising migration fees sharply from July 2026 — citizenship applications jump from 4,200 to 50,000 …
Yandex Maps Users Added 1 Million+ Objects Across Uzbekistan
Community mappers have added over 1 million objects and made 1.75 million edits to Yandex Maps in Uzbekistan since 2020, …
Uzbekistan, Sweden Sign Migration Partnership Agreement
Uzbekistan and Sweden signed a comprehensive migration and mobility partnership and a joint declaration launching a pilot program for legal …
Fitch Upgrades Outlook on Three Uzbekistan State Utilities
Fitch revised outlooks on three Uzbekistan state utilities to Positive from Stable, following Uzbekistan's sovereign outlook upgrade on June 3, …
Tashkent Redesigns Traffic Flow at Sergeli Auto Market
Tashkent's traffic authority is building a dedicated local road to separate through-traffic from Sergeli auto market access, serving 1,500+ daily …
Uzbekistan Sets ICH-Aligned Drug Registration Rules
Uzbekistan's new drug registration rules require ICH-compliant dossiers, mandatory GMO and prion disclosures, bringing pharma standards closer to global norms.
Uzbekistan Registers Its First Mortgage Bond Issuance
Uzbekistan registered its first mortgage bond issue worth 40.5 billion soums, marking a milestone in capital market development and housing …
UzAuto Motors Net Profit Rises 7.8% Despite Revenue Dip
UzAuto Motors grew net profit to $339.6M in 2025 despite a 3.7% revenue decline, driven by financial income and a …
Uzbekistan Drafts Special Tax Regime for Foreign Nationals
Uzbekistan's parliament approved a bill creating a special tax residency status for foreigners, with crypto wallet access and halved social …
Uzbekistan Busts Korea Job Visa Scam Network
Uzbek authorities arrested multiple fraudsters who collected up to $196,000 from job-seekers with false promises of South Korea work and …