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.
Eco-Tax Removed from Uzbek Vehicle Recycling Draft Bill
The Agency for Waste Management and Circular Economy Development of Uzbekistan has removed a mandatory eco-tax on old vehicles from …
Uzbekistan Approves Vetting Process for Former Officials
The Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan has registered new regulations establishing an anti-corruption vetting process for hiring former government officials.
Mirziyoyev and Lukashenko Agree to Expand Cooperation
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met in Minsk to discuss bilateral cooperation and industrial partnerships.
Uzbekistan Nominal GDP Per Capita Reaches US$3,879
Nominal GDP per capita in Uzbekistan reached US$3,879 in 2025, an increase of US$614 from the prior year, driven by …
Uzbek Insurers Boost Real Estate Investments 266 Percent
The non-bank financial sector in Uzbekistan expanded 36% in 2025, driven by a 266% increase in real estate investments by …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Assesses Climate Risks for Banks
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan dedicated a specific section of its stability review to climate risks and is preparing a …
Central Bank of Uzbekistan Labels Cyberattacks Key Risk
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan included rising cyber risks among key threats to financial stability and will implement an AI-based …
Uzbek Population Sells Record Net Foreign Currency to Banks
Net foreign currency sales by the population of Uzbekistan to commercial banks reached US$9.7 billion in 2025, marking a 44% …
Uzbek Household Debt Burden Falls Amid Multi-Loan Risk
The debt burden of the population in Uzbekistan decreased in 2025, though 61% of surveyed borrowers reported difficulties making timely …
Loan Dollarization in Uzbekistan Drops to 39 Percent
Dollarization of loan and deposit portfolios in Uzbekistan continued to decline in 2025, though the banking system's sensitivity to currency …