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 tightens rules on carrying dangerous items
Uzbekistan introduces stricter liability for carrying potential cold weapons in public and strengthens firearm restrictions under new safety legislation.
Logistics limits Uzbekistan–Kazakhstan trade growth
Transport bottlenecks, especially at Tashkent–Saryagash route, are slowing trade growth between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan despite rising turnover, officials say.
Ferghana and Omsk regions expand economic cooperation
Ferghana region and Russia’s Omsk region discussed trade, investment, agriculture and industrial projects, strengthening bilateral regional cooperation.
6.9 MW small hydropower plant nears launch in Uzbekistan
A 6.9 MW small hydropower plant in Andijan region is nearing launch, expected to generate about 33 million kWh of …
Uzbekistan imports chocolate from 34 countries in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan imported about 6,600 tons of chocolate from 34 countries in Jan–Feb 2026 worth $27.7m, down 1,100 tons year-on-year, statistics …
Uzbekistan receives 2.87 million tourists in Q1 2026
Uzbekistan received 2.87 million foreign tourists in Jan–Mar 2026, up 36.6% (770,000) year-on-year, National Statistics Committee said.
Uzbekistan ranks top 5 globally in startup growth Q1 2026
Uzbekistan startup ecosystem value reaches US$4.3bn, venture funding surges 39x in Q1 2026, ranking 4th globally in five-year growth, Dealroom …
AI: Uzbekistan risks not robots but opportunity gap
Uzbekistan should fear not job loss from AI but widening inequality, says IMRS report, citing IMF, OECD, WEF and UNDP …
Uzbekistan presents Zero Bureaucracy reform in US
Uzbek officials presented the Zero Bureaucracy program at World Bank–IMF event in Washington, highlighting digital governance reforms and service simplification.
Uzbekistan and World Bank discuss pharma sector growth
Uzbekistan’s pharma agency and the World Bank held talks on industry reforms, exports, quality standards, and the BioPharm City project …