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 Outlines Islamic Banking Licensing Rules
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan releases draft regulations for licensing Islamic banks, launching "Islamic windows," and transitioning conventional banks.
Uzbekistan Studies Finland Social Welfare Systems
A delegation from Uzbekistan's National Social Protection Agency visited Finland to study its advanced inclusive education, housing, and legal aid …
IATA warns of critical SAF shortfalls as jet fuel crisis deepens
The global aviation industry faces a dual crisis of soaring jet fuel costs and a dangerously inadequate supply of sustainable …
Aviation's Post-Crisis "Normal" Is Gone for Good, IATA Economist Warns
The global aviation industry should abandon any expectation that air travel patterns, traffic flows, and market shares disrupted by the …
Uzbekistan emerges as key supplier of aviation carbon credits as global shortage looms
Uzbekistan has been recognised as one of the world's leading suppliers of approved aviation carbon credits, the head of the …
Aircraft Delivery Crisis Compounds Airline Industry Woes, IATA Warns
A backlog of more than 18,000 undelivered aircraft — equivalent to over half the world's active commercial fleet — is …
Xiamen to host IATA Annual General Meeting in 2027
IATA has announced that its 83rd Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit will be held in Xiamen, China, …
Samarkand strengthens role as global environmental hub
The eighth GEF Assembly in Samarkand brought together representatives from 186 countries and produced new environmental, investment and regional cooperation …
Global Airline Profits to Halve in 2026 as Middle East War Sends Fuel Costs Soaring
Global airline industry profits expected to halve to $23 billion in 2026 as Middle East war drives jet fuel prices …
Aviation's green fuel crisis: SAF covers just 0.8% of consumption, jet fuel prices double — IATA AGM 2026
SAF accounts for just 0.8% of global jet fuel consumption in 2026 while conventional fuel prices have nearly doubled, IATA …