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Anvar Umarov

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.

Three Arrested in Violent Robbery of Elderly Woman in Tashkent
Three Arrested in Violent Robbery of Elderly Woman in Tashkent
Tashkent police detained three suspects for a brutal robbery in the Bektemir district. The group faces up to 20 years …
08:42 · 09/04/2026
Uzbekistan Reforming Public Safety and Policing System
Uzbekistan Reforming Public Safety and Policing System
President Mirziyoyev reviews major reforms for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, focusing on digitalization, preventive mahalla-level policing, and dual education.
21:35 · 08/04/2026
Uzbekistan Competition Committee Resolves 2,000 Housing Complaints
Uzbekistan Competition Committee Resolves 2,000 Housing Complaints
Uzbekistan’s Competition Committee processed over 2,057 appeals since 2025, recovering 24.4 billion soums for homebuyers facing construction delays and defects.
19:08 · 08/04/2026
Uzbekistan Studies Brussels Food Bank Models
Uzbekistan Studies Brussels Food Bank Models
An Uzbek delegation visited the European Food Banks Federation in Brussels to study food waste reduction and social support systems …
18:22 · 08/04/2026
Cobalt Driver Hits Two Children in Andijan
Cobalt Driver Hits Two Children in Andijan
A 31-year-old female driver accidentally struck two children while exiting a courtyard in Andijan; an investigation and medical examinations are …
18:08 · 08/04/2026
Uzbekistan’s IMRI Joins Global Sustainable Development Network
Uzbekistan’s IMRI Joins Global Sustainable Development Network
The Institute for Macroeconomic and Regional Research (IMRI) officially joins the UN-linked SDSN to enhance sustainable development through global research.
17:04 · 08/04/2026
Uzbekistan Launches Tax Free VAT Refund System for Tourists
Uzbekistan Launches Tax Free VAT Refund System for Tourists
Foreign tourists in Uzbekistan can now claim an 85% VAT refund on purchases over 300,000 soums at international airports starting …
16:59 · 08/04/2026
Uzbekistan Senate Approves Payment System Reform Law
Uzbekistan Senate Approves Payment System Reform Law
New legislation introduces anti-fraud systems and biometric identification to secure digital payments and curb banking fraud across Uzbekistan.
16:05 · 08/04/2026
Umid Shadiev Appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to UAE
Umid Shadiev Appointed Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to UAE
Uzbekistan’s Senate confirms Umid Shadiev as the new Ambassador to the UAE, aiming to bolster trade, investment, and innovation ties …
15:07 · 08/04/2026
Russian Prosecutor General Arrives in Uzbekistan for Talks
Russian Prosecutor General Arrives in Uzbekistan for Talks
Russia and Uzbekistan to sign 2027–2028 cooperation program, focusing on digital currency regulation and combating cybercrime during high-level visit.
14:53 · 08/04/2026