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.
Academy of Sciences Denies Reports of Literature Museum Closure
The Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan clarified that the Alisher Navoi State Museum of Literature is not closing but is …
Uzbekistan and ICESCO Discuss Broadening Practical Cooperation
Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov met with ICESCO Director-General Salim bin Muhammad Al-Malik to discuss expanding cooperation in science, education, …
Uzbek Outward Foreign Direct Investment Surges 33-Fold
Outward foreign direct investment by Uzbekistan residents reached US$153.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 33-fold increase …
SGB Blocks Attempt to Smuggle Opium Into Uzbekistan Via Drone
The State Security Service blocked an attempt to smuggle over two kilograms of opium into Uzbekistan from Afghanistan using a …
Tashkent Airport to Open National Gastronomy Shop
Uzbekistan Airports has announced an electronic auction to lease commercial space for a traditional Uzbek gastronomy and souvenir shop at …
Javokhir Sindarov Wins Naroditsky Memorial Blitz 2026
Uzbek grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov has won the inaugural Naroditsky Memorial Blitz 2026 in the United States, securing a tournament double …
Nodirbek Abdusattorov Wins Silver at Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia 2026
Uzbek grandmaster Nodirbek Abdusattorov has secured the silver medal at the Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament after a dramatic …
Competition Committee Uncovers Public Procurement Violations Worth 17 Billion Soums
The Competition Promotion and Consumer Protection Committee has taken enforcement actions after identifying procurement violations exceeding 17 billion soums across …
Second Season of Initiative Budget 2026 Set to Launch on 15 July
The Ministry of Economy and Finance has announced the timeline for the second season of the 2026 Initiative Budget program …
Tax Committee Denies Additional Levies on Property Registration
The Tax Committee of Uzbekistan has refuted social media reports claiming that entrepreneurs face additional VAT and profit taxes upon …