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.
IATA Warns of Aviation's Unprecedented Safety Crisis
GPS jamming, drone incursions, 3.5M km² of lost airspace, and passengers grabbing bags during evacuations — IATA's safety chief calls …
GEF Launches CAWLN Water-Land Program Across Central Asia
The GEF-funded, FAO-implemented CAWLN program has entered active implementation, uniting all five Central Asian states to tackle water scarcity and …
Uzbekistan U-23 Beats USA 1-0 in Slovenia Friendly
Uzbekistan's U-23 side edged the United States 1-0 in a training camp friendly in Slovenia, with Firdavs Abdurakhmanov scoring the …
Tajikistan Studies Uzbekistan's GovTech Blueprint in Tashkent
A Tajik government delegation spent five days in Uzbekistan studying its e-government, AI, and digital ID solutions — signaling a …
Uzbekistan Warns of Illegal Betting Ads Surge Ahead of World Cup 2026
Uzbekistan's Competition Committee is monitoring social media for illegal gambling ads exploiting World Cup 2026 hype, warning that anonymity won't …
Xi Jinping's "Cabbage Core" Vision Reshapes Beijing's Future
Xi Jinping's decade-long urban overhaul of Beijing — built on relocating non-capital functions and quality-over-growth planning — is redefining how …
Uzbekistan Cuts Speed Limit on Tashkent–Andijan Highway
Uzbekistan has lowered the speed limit on a 28km stretch of the A373 Tashkent–Andijan highway to 80 km/h for cars …
Fitch Upgrades Outlook on Seven Uzbek State Banks to Positive
Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on seven Uzbekistan state banks from Stable to Positive, citing improved sovereign support capacity and …
Uzbekistan Green Energy Output Surges 28% in 2026
Uzbekistan's solar and wind plants generated 5 billion kWh since January 2026 — up 28% year-on-year — saving 1.3 billion …
Tashkent Rent Holds at $550 But Supply Drops 21%
Tashkent's median rent stayed flat at $550/month in May 2026, but listings fell 21% from April as district-level price gaps …