Malaysian Delegation Visits the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
The Muslim Board of Uzbekistan hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Institute of Islamic Studies under Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia, led by its director Khairun Nizam.
The guests were welcomed by Deputy Chairman of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, Muhammadolim Muhammad Siddiqov, who congratulated them on their visit and briefed them on the structure and activities of the Board, particularly the Department of Education and Scientific Research.
The delegation expressed appreciation for the significant progress taking place in Uzbekistan in recent years in the fields of religion, culture, and tourism, and noted with admiration the establishment of the Center for Islamic Civilization, the reconstruction and beautification of the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, and the development of other higher religious educational institutions such as Mir Arab, Imam Maturidi, and Imam Termizi centers.
During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for mutual cooperation in education, academic research, and exchange of scholarly and cultural experience.
At the conclusion, both parties exchanged commemorative gifts, took group photographs, and wished each other continued success.
Muslim Board of Uzbekistan – Press Service
International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries” held in Uzbekistan
International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: A New Perspective – New Discoveries” is being held in Uzbekistan, bringing together representatives of leading international media outlets, news agencies, television channels, international publications, digital platforms, as well as members of the academic and expert communities, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.
Forum is being held in Tashkent and Samarkand from August 24th to 29th and has brought together up to 300 participants from 43 countries. Event is attended by heads and representatives of media companies, documentary filmmakers, producers, scholars and specialists in the creative industries and artificial intelligence. "Euronews" and "CNN" are the event’s main media partners.
Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan serves as the main venue of the forum.
Forum program includes five plenary sessions and more than 50 presentations and reports. Key topics include the legacy of Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, Abu Ali ibn Sina, Abu Rayhan al-Biruni, Abu Mansur al-Maturidi, Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Tirmidhi, Mirzo Ulugbek and Alisher Navoi, as well as ways to present this heritage to contemporary international audiences through cinema, television, literature, digital platforms and artificial intelligence technologies.
Particular attention is being paid to projects related to the study and preservation of the Quranic and manuscript heritage.
Overall, International Media Forum program includes more than 100 business, educational, cultural and ceremonial events.
