A group of talented Uzbek students has departed for Malaysia to pursue their higher education at the Al-Bukhary International University (AIU), thanks to a partnership between the "Vaqf" Charity Public Foundation, under the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, and AIU.
The students were officially sent off from the Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport. This collaboration marks a significant step in providing educational opportunities for young people in prestigious international institutions.
Albukhary International University currently hosts approximately 1,500 students from over 60 countries. The university offers high-quality education in various fields, including:
Business Administration
International Relations
Economics
Islamic Finance
Education (Pedagogy)
Press Service of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan
Turkish art historian and researcher Şeyda Sağlam published an article on the popular website “61 Saat” about the potential of Uzbekistan in the sphere of pilgrimage tourism, in which she shared her impressions of a trip through the historical cities of the country, reports Dunyo IA.
In the article “The Polish of Samarkand, The Prayer of Bukhara: The Spiritual Route of the Journey to Uzbekistan”, author noted that the journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva became for her not just a visit to cities, but an acquaintance with the historical and spiritual centers of the region.
According to the researcher, Samarkand impresses with its architectural heritage, Registan Square, Amir Temur Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda complex and the heritage of the scholar Imam Maturidi. She emphasized that the city reflects the grandeur of ancient civilizations and the role of science in the history of Central Asia.
Şeyda Sağlam paid special attention to Bukhara, noting its spiritual atmosphere and significance as one of the centers of Islamic culture. Among the places that made an impression on her, she named the Kalyan Minaret, the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the Bahauddin Naqshband complex and the Ark Citadel.
“Samarkand is a city of outward grandeur, while Bukhara speaks to the human spirit”, the researcher noted.
Article became another publication in the Turkish media aimed at promoting the tourism potential of Uzbekistan, in particular, its opportunities in the sphere of cultural and pilgrimage tourism.