{
  "id": 17194206,
  "title": "Symposium highlights Qatar-Uzbekistan cooperation in promoting Islamic civilization",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/symposium-highlights-qatar-uzbekistan-cooperation-in-promoting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T07:35:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/30/10/2026/symposium-highlights-qatar-uzbekistan-cooperation-in-promoting-islamic-civilization"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha hosted a symposium organized by Qatar's Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations, in collaboration with Uzbekistan's Diplomatic Institute. The event aimed to underscore the pivotal role Islamic centers in both nations play in fostering Islamic civilization.\n\nThe symposium gathered a diverse group of attendees, including Qatar's Minister of State and President of the National Library, Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari, as well as Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Qatar, Ashraf Khodjaev. Other participants comprised diplomats, officials, and representatives of scientific and religious institutions.\n\nDr. Al Kawari highlighted Qatar's commitment to cultural diplomacy as a means of bridging cultural divides. The Qatar National Library, he explained, serves not only as a repository of rare manuscripts and printed materials but also as a conduit for cultural exchange. Its expertise in preservation, restoration, and digitisation could facilitate mutual cooperation between Qatar and Uzbekistan in safeguarding and promoting Islamic civilization.\n\nAmbassador Khodjaev emphasized the robust strategic ties between Qatar and Uzbekistan, rooted in historical and cultural bonds. He underscored the importance of continued cooperation in heritage preservation, knowledge sharing, and scholarly exchanges.\n\nThe Ambassador also delved into the rich legacy of Islamic civilization, spotlighting its contributions to science, education, philosophy, and literature. Uzbekistan, he noted, is home to eminent centers of learning that produced luminaries such as Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Tirmidhi, and Al-Khwarizmi.\n\nDr. Abdukhalikov of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan echoed the mutual respect and commitment driving bilateral relations between the two nations. His center's mission encompasses preserving historical manuscripts, organizing exhibitions, leveraging modern technology for heritage presentation, and fostering scholarly exchanges. These efforts, he stated, are underpinned by a dedication to advancing scientific and educational collaboration.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: A symposium organised by the Qatar Committee for the Alliance of Civilizations, in cooperation with the Diplomatic Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the role of Islamic centres in Qatar and Uzbekistan in promoting Islamic civilization. The event formed part of cultural cooperation between the two countries and their joint efforts to promote Islamic cultural…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}