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Tashkent Hosts Uzbek-Kazakh Writers Forum
Tashkent and its region host a joint Uzbek-Kazakh writers forum on 2–3 September 2026 to boost literary and cultural cooperation.
Uzbek Masters Showcase Works at Homo Faber 2026 in Venice
Masters from Uzbekistan are showcasing ceramics, artistic scissors and traditional embroidery at Homo Faber 2026 in Venice.
Tashkent Authorities Move to Preserve Zharsky Brothers’ Mosaic
Authorities in Tashkent's Mirzo-Ulugbek district pledged to restore a Soviet-era mosaic by the Zharsky brothers following public outcry over plans to paint …
Doha to Showcase Uzbek Heritage Exhibition in September
Qatar Museums will host "Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion" at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha from 3 September to 28 November …
Uzbekistan to Launch Global Calligraphy Contest for World Quran
The Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan will announce a global calligraphy contest on 26 August 2026 to create a unified World …
Uzbekistan launches project to preserve musical heritage
Uzbekistan has launched the Uzbekistan Music Heritage project to preserve and promote the country’s musical heritage through modern technology.
Uzbekfilm’s Debt Reaches €22.9 Million
Uzbekfilm’s credit liabilities have reached €22.9 million, while the state-owned film studio also faces tax and salary debts, officials said.
Samarkand receives World Craft City status
Samarkand has received World Craft City status, supporting the development of traditional crafts and their international promotion.
JICA provides Uzbekistan with equipment to digitize heritage
JICA has provided Uzbekistan with equipment to digitize and preserve cultural and archaeological collections at museums in Tashkent and Termez.
Tashkent to Preserve Rare Soviet-Era Mosaic Compositions
Tashkent has begun carefully dismantling and relocating rare Soviet-era mosaics to preserve their historical and artistic value.