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.
Prominent Turkish tourism magazine “The Voice of Travel” has published a featured article titled “Journey through the land of the ancestors: Uzbekistan”, reports Dunyo IA.
“Voice of Travel” stands as one of Türkiye’s leading specialized publications, distributed to thousands of travel agencies, hotels, airlines, and industry professionals nationwide. Published in both print and digital formats, the magazine is recognized as a key informational resource for stakeholders within the tourism sector.
Article highlights the rich historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, its ancient cities inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the potential for pilgrimage tourism, national customs, traditions, and unique national cuisine, alongside the reforms implemented in the country to develop the tourism sector.
Furthermore, the publication extensively covers the modern tourism infrastructure of Uzbekistan, the expansion of the international airline network, the improvement in the quality of hotel and hospitality services, as well as opportunities in areas such as cultural, gastronomic, eco-tourism and pilgrimage tourism.