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20 August, 2026, 7 Rabī‘ al-awwal, 1448

Aziz Abduhakimov, Chairman of State Committee on Tourism Development: A chain of hotels taking into account religious rituals must be in Uzbekistan.

15.05.2018   141170   1 min.
Aziz Abduhakimov, Chairman of State Committee on Tourism Development: A chain of hotels taking into account religious rituals must be in Uzbekistan.

A chain of hotels considering religious rituals, the ziyarat-hotels must be established in Uzbekistan noted Aziz Abduhakimov, the Chairman of the Committee for Tourism Development in his interview for VisitUzbekistan journal.

“In the nearest future ziyarat tourism would be become the main direction in the development of internal and external tourism in our country. However there are still several things we must do for the conveniences of visitors in our airports, railway and bus stations which are washing and pray rooms. We are planning to establish a chain of hotels that foresees religious rituals of visitors. Besides, “Halal”  and “Kosher” standards are expected to be introduced”.

According to his words, with the introduction of non-visa agreement between Turkey and Uzbekistan the number of visitors-ziyarat tourists to Uzbekistan from Turkey is expected to be raised to 3-4 times that is around 100-150 thousand visitors annually.

Earlier it was informed that during the official visit of R.T. Erdogan, Turkish President the memorandum was signed between the Committee for Tourism Development of Uzbekistan and its Turkish partners.

 

Press Service,

Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

 

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International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: New perspective, new discoveries” to take place in Tashkent on August 24–29th

17.08.2026   29086   1 min.
International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: New perspective, new discoveries” to take place in Tashkent on August 24–29th

On August 24–29th, the capital of Uzbekistan will host the International Media Forum on the topic “Islamic Civilization: New perspective, new discoveries”, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The main part of the event will take place at the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, bringing together representatives of international media outlets, global experts and media professionals.

 Forum programme will include an official opening ceremony, plenary sessions, thematic media exhibitions, press briefings, and bilateral meetings. The sessions will address documentary filmmaking and historical memory, publishing projects, modern technologies, as well as the development of international media projects.

In addition, masterclasses will be organized for students from Uzbekistan with the participation of leading professionals from the global media industry. Participants will exchange experience in modern journalism, media production and effective engagement in the international information space.

On August 27th, forum participants will travel to Samarkand. As part of the programme, guests will visit the Imam al-Bukhari Complex and explore the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage. A special media tour for international media representatives is also planned in Tashkent.

On August 28th, the forum will conclude with a final plenary session and an official closing ceremony. International guests will also take part in events dedicated to the 35th Anniversary of the State Independence of Uzbekistan.