Civilizations, Personalities, Discoveries

An extended meeting of the Scientific Council of the Center of Islamic Civilization was held in Uzbekistan. As is well known, under the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the Center of Islamic Civilization is being established with the goal of developing and implementing a scientific and historical concept that reflects Uzbekistan's historical significance as an integral part of world civilization and one of the centers of Islamic culture.

To achieve this, the Center is conducting a wide range of activities to enrich its content, with the participation of both local and international scholars. The main goal of the International Week of Cultural Heritage, held from October 18 to 26 in Tashkent in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, was to continue the implementation of scientific projects involving domestic and foreign scholars to enrich the concept of the Center of Islamic Civilization and to promote Uzbekistan's cultural heritage on the international stage.

At the extended meeting of the Scientific Council of the Center of Islamic Civilization, the final report on the results of this week was discussed. It was revealed that forums, conferences, and symposia were held as part of the event, with almost 100 international participants from more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Russia, France, Japan, India, the UAE, Turkey, and others. Over 200 scholars, researchers, and specialists from Uzbekistan participated in these events. More than 30 practical meetings with the heads of foreign scientific institutions, centers, and organizations were held to establish cooperation and implement joint scientific projects. Over 400 scientific and innovative projects, which form the foundation of the Center's exhibitions, were discussed at symposia and conferences.

A new 70th volume of the "Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan in World Collections" series, dedicated to the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan, was presented at the event. Additionally, an exhibition of books on five themes was organized, including "Scientific Publications of New Uzbekistan" and "East and West: Dialogue of Civilizations," with over 100 books on display. International media companies such as CNN and Euronews were the main media partners of the week. The events were also covered by TV channels "CNN," Euronews, "Russia-Kultura," and more than 30 other respected foreign media outlets. Over 200 media representatives and bloggers covered the events, and information about the symposium was disseminated in 10 foreign languages. More than 20 memoranda of cooperation with foreign scientific institutions, centers, and organizations were signed to further develop collaboration.

The issues of approving scientific projects and the updated concept for enriching the exhibitions at the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan were discussed, as well as the approval of the editorial board for presenting the developed scientific concept and scientific projects to the Board of Trustees.

In his welcome speech at the opening of the VIII International Congress "The Great Legacy of Ancestors – The Foundation of the Third Renaissance," the President of our country emphasized the importance of creating a modern space for scientific discussions, debates, the promotion of relevant ideas and discoveries, and the development of new scientific content. This will contribute to showcasing the glorious past, present life, and the great future of our Motherland.

As noted by the Director of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, Firdavs Abdukhalikov, the work on creating the Center and enriching its exhibitions with new content is under the constant attention of the President.

— The esteemed President characterized the Center of Islamic Civilization as a megaproject in the cultural and humanitarian sphere. In this context, it is essential to bring together our history, cultural heritage, civilizations, and outstanding personalities and discoveries on a single platform. Currently, scientists are working on approximately 200 projects to study and research our cultural heritage. More than 100 new projects were submitted during the Cultural Heritage Week. To implement these projects, we also plan to involve scholars from specialized scientific institutions in our country. As the President pointed out, the Center of Islamic Civilization is not just a museum but a genuine place for ongoing scientific research and education. We will create conditions for the work of international organizations and foreign scientists on the second floor of the Center. After establishing international scientific cooperation, discoveries will emerge, he said.

An extended meeting of the Scientific Council of the Center of Islamic Civilization was held in Uzbekistan. As is well known, the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan was established under the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and represents a scientific and historical concept that reflects Uzbekistan's contribution to world civilization and has been one of the centers of Islamic culture for centuries.

In this regard, the Center is actively working on enriching its exhibitions and content, including through cooperation with local and international scholars. From October 18 to 26, the International Week of Cultural Heritage took place in Tashkent, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Center of Islamic Civilization. The goal was to promote the Center's concept and implement scientific projects in cooperation with scholars from different countries.

At the extended meeting of the Scientific Council of the Center, the final reports on the results of the Cultural Heritage Week were reviewed. It was revealed that nearly 100 foreign participants from more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Russia, France, Japan, India, the UAE, and Turkey, took part in the forums, conferences, and symposia. More than 200 scholars and researchers from Uzbekistan also participated in the discussions. During the week, more than 30 practical meetings were held with heads of foreign scientific institutions and organizations, and over 400 scientific and innovative projects were discussed.

During the event, a new volume of the "Cultural Heritage of Uzbekistan in World Collections" series was presented, and exhibitions were organized on five themes, including "New Publications of Uzbekistan" and "East and West: Dialogue of Civilizations." These events received coverage in international media, including CNN and Euronews, as well as more than 30 other major international and national media outlets.

After the meeting, the Scientific Council confirmed the scientific projects and updated concept for enriching the exhibitions of the Center of Islamic Civilization, as well as approved future prospective projects.