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.
Uzbekistan and Hong Kong to establish joint Business Council
Uzbekistan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce have agreed to establish a joint …
Nurafshan mayor relieved of duties
Ilkhom Klichkhanov has been relieved of his post as mayor of Nurafshan and will continue his work in a new …
Uzbek Court Convicts Man Who Fought for Russia in Ukraine
An Uzbek court sentenced a 29-year-old to three years of corrective labor after he fought for Russian forces in Ukraine, …
Uzbekistan Renationalizes Fergana Oil Refinery
Uzbekistan's state asset agency has reclaimed full ownership of the Fergana oil refinery after private investor Saneg quietly exited a …
Uzbekistan Developer Complaints Surge in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan's competition watchdog received nearly 1,000 construction complaints in Q1 2026 alone — approaching the full-year 2025 total of 1,706 …
Russian Gas Supplies to Uzbekistan Jump 15% to 6.48 BCM
Gazprom delivered 6.48 billion cubic metres of natural gas to Uzbekistan in 2025, up 15% year-on-year, with Q4 running at …
IATA: SAF Crisis and Jet Fuel Shock Threaten Aviation's Green Goals
IATA warns SAF output is below 1% of demand, e-SAF faces an €8B penalty cliff, and jet fuel prices have …
Uzbekistan Air Traffic Up 9.1% as Europe Posts Rare Decline
Uzbekistan's airports grew passenger traffic 9.1% in April 2026, bucking a broader European downturn as ACI EUROPE recorded its first …
US Corporate Giants Head to Tashkent Investment Forum
BlackRock, Google, Boeing & JP Morgan head to Tashkent on June 16 for the Uzbekistan–USA Business Forum, part of the …
Uzbekistan Fruit & Veg Exports Hit $454.5M in Early 2026
Uzbekistan exported 489,500 tons of fruit and vegetables worth $454.5M in Jan–Apr 2026, up 5.6% year-on-year, with vegetables leading all …