Uzbekistan Civilization Center presented in Qatar

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Qatar Foundation’s Cultural Village Foundation, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Qatar, held an event dedicated to the presentation of the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, QNA reported.

The event took place on Monday at Qatar’s Drama Theatre and gathered a wide audience, including ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, specialists, and individuals interested in the study of Islamic civilization.

During the event, Minister of State and President of the Qatar National Library (QNL), Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari, described the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan as a major civilizational project. According to him, it reflects not only historical heritage, but also the contribution of Islamic civilization to the development of science, thought and philosophy, as well as its spiritual and humanitarian significance.

He stressed that the Center, recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest museum of Islamic civilization, has become an international reference point combining historical experience with modern approaches to development. He added that culture remains one of the most important tools for interaction between peoples.

Dr. Al Kuwari also highlighted Uzbekistan’s special place in the Islamic intellectual tradition, mentioning scholars such as Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Tirmidhi, Al-Khwarizmi, Ibn Sina and Al-Zamakhshari, as well as the historic centers of knowledge of Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent and Khorezm.

The event also highlighted cooperation between the Qatar National Library and Uzbekistan’s cultural institutions, including joint projects in heritage preservation, digitization and exchange of expertise. A memorandum of understanding signed in Tashkent in 2024 was also mentioned.

As part of the event, a cultural and educational program featuring visual and documentary materials on the role of Uzbekistan’s historic cities as centers of science and culture along the Silk Road was presented.

Exhibitions of manuscripts and historical artifacts reflecting the contribution of Uzbek scholars to world civilization were also showcased, along with rare items from the collection of the Qatar National Library related to Uzbekistan’s heritage.

The event concluded with the screening of a special film prepared by QNL dedicated to the historical and cultural ties between Uzbekistan and the Islamic world.