{
  "id": 18276033,
  "title": "Uzbek Islamic Civilisation Centre director praises Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Centre’s efforts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/uzbek-islamic-civilisation-centre-director-praises-sheikh-abdullah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:24:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/11/2026/uzbek-islamic-civilisation-centre-director-praises-sheikh-abdullah-bin-zaid-centres-efforts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The director of the Islamic Civilisation Centre in Uzbekistan, Dr. Ferdous Abdulkhaliqov, has commended the cultural and educational initiatives of the Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Islamic Centre, a Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs institution. During a visit to the centre, which was accompanied by a delegation from Uzbekistan, Abdulkhaliqov toured the centre's various programs, highlighting its Al Raqim International Arabic Calligraphy Competition and its efforts to teach Arabic to non-native speakers.\n\nThe visit underscores the Ministry's commitment to fostering relationships and collaboration with similar organizations that share a passion for advancing Islamic civilisation, culture, and the arts. The delegation was given an overview of the centre's key activities, including its approach to presenting Islam through Islamic civilisation and the arts, which they believe can serve as a powerful tool for promoting the religion and showcasing its numerous contributions to various facets of life.\n\nThe delegation also learned about the centre's Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition, Al Raqim, which showcases the centre's dedication to promoting Islamic arts and emphasizing their significance in introducing Islamic culture and civilisation. In addition, the delegation observed the centre's approach to teaching Arabic to non-native speakers, including its curricula, classroom facilities, and the technology used in the educational process. Teaching Arabic is a cornerstone of the centre's work, encompassing programs both within Qatar and internationally, such as those conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tatarstan, and Cambodia.\n\nThese initiatives aim to enhance cultural exchange and bring Islamic culture to broader audiences. Upon concluding the visit, Abdulkhaliqov expressed his admiration for the centre's work in introducing Islamic civilisation and extended his gratitude to Allah for the establishment of an institution dedicated to this vital mission. He also wished the centre's staff and the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs continued success. Lastly, the centre reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Islamic institutions and centers globally to promote Islamic civilisation through its values, arts, and culture.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Director of the Islamic Civilisation Centre in Uzbekistan, Dr. Ferdous Abdulkhaliqov, has praised the efforts of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Cultural Islamic Centre at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs in introducing Islamic civilisation, its values and its cultural and artistic heritage.</p> <p>He made the remarks during a visit to the centre accompanied by a…",
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