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.
Uzbek Natural Gas Production Falls 16.4% in H1 2026
Uzbekistan’s natural gas production fell 16.4 percent to 18.3 billion cubic meters in the first half of 2026, official statistics …
Uzbek Car Production Grows 12.8 Percent in H1 2026
Uzbekistan produced 235,794 passenger cars in the first half of 2026, a 12.8 percent increase from a year earlier, official …
Small Businesses Generate Half of Uzbekistan's GDP in H1 2026
Small businesses generated 50.5 percent of Uzbekistan's GDP in the first half of 2026, reaching 518.7 trillion soums, official statistics …
Uzbek Foreign Trade Reaches US$41 Billion in First Half of 2026
Uzbekistan’s foreign trade turnover reached US$41 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by a 21 percent surge in …
Locomotive and Tank Cars Derail in Tashkent Region
A diesel locomotive and four tank cars derailed on a private industrial track in Uzbekistan's Tashkent region on 28 July …
Uzbekistan Launches ECODATA Digital Ecology Platform
Uzbekistan launched the ECODATA digital platform to unify biodiversity data and enhance nature conservation management nationwide.
Tashkent Transport Master Plan to Be Completed by September
International firm STEP City will complete Tashkent's transport master plan and macromodel by the end of September 2026.
Nukus Heating Plant to Be Modernized With Cogeneration
Uzbekistan plans to modernize Nukus' central heating plant with cogeneration, investing more than US$20 million and connecting 6,000 apartments.
Uzbekistan Launches 1246 Child Protection Hotline
Uzbekistan has launched a 1246 hotline for reports of violence, abuse and threats to children's safety and health.
Uzbek President to Visit Kazakhstan on 29 July
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev will visit Kazakhstan on 29 July to attend the opening ceremony of the third Games of …