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.
IEA expects Russian gas supplies to Uzbekistan to exceed 10 bcm in 2026
The International Energy Agency expects Russian natural gas supplies to Uzbekistan via the Central Asia-Center pipeline system to reach over …
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan, felt in Uzbekistan's Andijan region
A light earthquake of magnitude 3.9 originated in the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan and caused minor tremors of up to …
Uzbekistan aims to develop "desert economy" to combat land degradation
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals to expand afforestation and establish a "desert economy" focusing on halophytes, seed production, and ecotourism …
Ferghana region to construct $65 million biomass processing plant
A new cogeneration plant will be built in Uzbekistan's Ferghana region in partnership with South Korean companies to convert agricultural …
Power outage hits Tashkent's Uchtepa district due to substation malfunction
A short-term electricity supply disruption affected parts of Tashkent's Uchtepa district following a relay protection trigger at the Karvon substation.
Uzbekistan parliament passes bill on special tax regime for foreigners
The Legislative Chamber of Uzbekistan approved a bill establishing a special tax regime that exempts foreigners from taxing their global …
Uzbekistan proposes digital marking for jewelry items
The Cabinet of Ministers of Uzbekistan has drafted a resolution to phase in mandatory digital tracking for jewelry and precious …
Uzbekneftegaz reduces debt and increases oil depot profitability
Uzbekneftegaz reported strong financial recovery for the first half of 2026, lowering its debt load, saving 219 billion soums on …
Remittances to Uzbekistan rise to US$3.8 billion in Q1 as geographic trends shift
Remittances to Uzbekistan grew by 13% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching US$3.8 billion, fueled by a diversification of …
Fiber optic internet to become mandatory in new residential buildings in Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev approved major telecom reforms, including mandatory fiber optic infrastructure in newly built apartments and lower entry barriers …