Head of the Center of Islamic Civilization: “The exhibits in the Center will not just be displayed — each one will be a mega-exhibition”

Discussions regarding the exhibitions of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, which is being built on the initiative of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, are ongoing.

At a recent meeting held at the Center, important tasks related to the construction process were discussed. Special attention was paid not only to enriching the Center’s exhibitions with scientific and innovative artifacts but also to the interior and exterior design, the access roads leading to the building, and the creation of gardens around the complex.

The head of the Center of Islamic Civilization, Firdaus Abdukhalikov, emphasized the importance of synchronizing the enrichment of the exhibition with the construction process:

— “It is necessary to present the exhibitions in accordance with international standards. In museums such as the Hermitage in Russia and the Bologna Museum in Italy, exhibitions are displayed without restrictions. I believe that implementing a similar approach here will yield effective results. Attention must be paid to the permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions of the Center. These artifacts will not simply be displayed — each exhibition will be a mega-exhibition. Exhibits will be rotated according to seasons and historical events. It is important to elevate international cooperation in this field to a results-oriented stage.”

Representatives of the French companies “Wilmotte & Associés” and “Outdoor Factory” also participated in the negotiations online. They presented important suggestions regarding the architecture and design of the Center building. Emmanuel Brelot, director of “Wilmotte & Associés,” emphasized that proposals concerning the form, interior, and concept of the future complex are being considered, and that work is ongoing to enrich the exhibition with new segments.

Construction consultant Botir Zokirov put forward a number of proposals to ensure that the Center is not only structurally perfect but also equipped with modern technologies, to create comfortable conditions for visitors and to make the exhibitions more interactive and engaging.

In the second part of the roundtable, Botir Zokirov, Khurshid Fayziyev, Director of the State Museum of the History of the Timurids, Jannat Ismailova, Director of the State Museum of the History of Uzbekistan, and Emmanuel Brelot, director of “Wilmotte & Associés,” discussed the process of enriching the exhibition with artifacts and the ongoing construction work.

Efforts continue to organize the exhibition of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan in line with international standards and to transform it into a historical and educational hub.