Yesterday on December 26th Muslim Board of Uzbekistan received Sheykh Salikh Salim Bahvayniy, the managing director of “al-Hidoya” company. The guest was welcomed by Ortikbek Yusupov, the Chairman of Committee on religious affairs under Cabinet Ministers of Uzbekistan and Usmankhan Alimov, Muftiy, Chairman of Muslim Board of Uzbekistan.
In his speech Usmankhan Alimov commented that with partnership of “al-Hidoya” company haj and umrah visits have been continuing successfully. However, it was suggested to improve the quality of services in hotels, transportation, meals, providing additional spaces in Mina and Musdalifa, creating more favorable conditions for the coordinating group of organizers, chefs and medical staff for the next year.
During the talks Ortikbek Yusupov underlined to book new hotels in Madina, to pay attention to organize general dining hall, to allocate separate room for organizers.
In his turn Sheyh Salih Salim Bahvaniy noted that serving to pilgrims was a great honor for him and his company, as a result Sheyh Salih stressed that his company serving pilgrims as for their family. Also, he noted to take into account all the comments and improve them in the coming pilgrimage. Sheyh also expressed his gratitude for the partnership.
At the end of the meeting agreement on “Umra-2018” was signed. According to the document 8500 pilgrims in spring season and 1500 pilgrims in Ramadan season will perform umrah. “Umra-2018” campaign is going to start on February 1st, 2018.
Press Service,
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan



Eighty entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and more than 200 representatives of companies from Uzbekistan attended the event.

According to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the meeting was organized in seven areas, including the food industry, building materials, pharmaceuticals, textiles, logistics, and auto parts.
In 2025, over 120 Uzbekistan companies participated in events in Kabul and Mazar-i-Sharif, resulting in contracts worth $60 million. More than 45 agreements have been reached as a result of the business forum held in Kabul in August.

The event also included B2B negotiations. The parties considered several key issues, including expanding trade cooperation, implementing joint projects, discussing investment initiatives, and increasing export potential in the Afghan market.
The trading houses of Uzbekistan are operating in the Afghan market. In particular, a trading house in Kabul has a showroom and a warehouse, presents building materials and food products. The trading house in Mazar-i-Sharif specializes in pharmaceutical and electrical products.
B. Khudoyberdiyev, UzA