Uzbekistan participates in "Riyadh International Book Fair 2025" as a key participant
The Republic of Uzbekistan is proudly represented by its national pavilion at the "Riyadh International Book Fair 2025", taking place in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
The event is organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Riyadh, Alisher Navoi National Library, the Center of Islamic Civilization, Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, and leading publishing houses of the country.
The pavilion showcases both contemporary and classical publications, scholarly works, and illustrated albums dedicated to the history, culture, and spiritual heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Of particular interest to visitors is a replica of the renowned Ottoman Quran preserved in Tashkent, as well as rare facsimiles of ancient manuscripts and archival documents.
In addition to the book exhibition, visitors have the opportunity to experience the richness of Uzbek culture and folk art: traditional suzani embroidery and national jewelry are on display, alongside works by miniature artists and artisans, ceramics, and traditional clothing. The pavilion also features calligraphy art, offers tastings of Uzbek dried fruits and natural sweets, and hosts an exhibition of folk crafts and decorative-applied arts.
Uzbekistan pavilion attracts significant attention from visitors. It is frequented not only by general attendees of the fair but also by entrepreneurs who take the opportunity to explore the country’s cultural exhibits while simultaneously engaging in business negotiations aimed at enhancing trade, economic, and investment cooperation between Uzbekistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Exhibition on Creative and Pilgrimage Tourism of Uzbekistan held in Kuala Lumpur
A photo exhibition titled “Uzbekistan–Malaysia: Creative and Pilgrimage Tourism”, organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in cooperation with the Tourism Committee and MARA Technological University (UiTM), was held in Kuala Lumpur, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
Event was attended by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia Tiong King Sing, Director-General of the Islamic Tourism Centre Mohmed Faisal, as well as representatives of state agencies, the business community, tourism and cultural sectors, the diplomatic corps, and local media.
Exhibition highlighted the new pilgrimage tourism infrastructure established in the regions of Uzbekistan in recent years, alongside the outcomes of a field visit to Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khorezm regions by a group of UiTM photographers and designers conducted on August 17–31st of this year.
Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Malaysia Karomiddin Gadoev elaborated on the ongoing reforms in the fields of tourism and culture, emerging travel destinations, and investment opportunities within the country, inviting Malaysian tour operators, entrepreneurs and investors to visit Uzbekistan.
Mohmed Faisal noted the strengthening of cooperation between the two nations across pilgrimage tourism, culture, higher education, and the creative economy. He emphasized that the advancement of these sectors actively contributes to the growing influx of Malaysian tourists to Uzbekistan.
Exhibition featured photographs captured by UiTM students during their field travel to Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The exposition also included comprehensive materials on the cultural heritage, historical monuments and traditions of the Uzbek people, alongside works of national craftsmanship and applied arts.
