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Cambridge University has opened doors for researches from Uzbekistan

08.03.2018   54292   2 min.
Cambridge University has opened doors for researches from Uzbekistan

As it was informed earlier, a group of scholars on Islamic and oriental studies have visited Oxford and later Cambridge University. They met with professors and discussed future research perspectives. 

Partnership agreements between Central Asian Forum of Cambridge University and Center for Islamic Civilization, Imam Buhari scientific-research center, The Center for research on Uzbek cultural heritage abroad and Tashkent Islamic University were signed. 

According to the agreement scholars from Cambridge University are expected to provide lectures at Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan and Tashkent Islamic University and participate in international conferences. Scientific articles of Uzbek researches are going to be published in Cambridge magazines.

The sides agreed on establishing Khorazmi and Ibn Sina scholarships. Cambridge University expressed its willingness to cooperate in scientific and family tourism.

Dr. Siddharth Saxena highly evaluated positive developments in the sphere of ancient cultural heritage research. He also noted that British Oxford and Cambridge University buildings were constructed similar to the architectural styles of madrasahs in Bukhara and Samarkand whic once again proves that friendship relationships were established centuries ago. 

We greatly benefit from scientific cooperation with scientists from Uzbekistan as there is great need at our university for specialists who work on cataloging manuscripts in Turkish and Farsi.  

It should be noted with great applause that Uzbek lessons started to be offered at Cambridge University since February 12th, 2018. According to the agreements specialists visiting Cambridge from Uzbekistan would be providing Uzbek lessons.

At the end of the meetings the sides expressed their gratitude to the leaders of both countries for the friendly mutual relationships in all spheres of life including science.

 

Press Service,

Muslim Board of Uzbekistan

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Professional Development Programme for 20 Imam-Khatibs from Uzbekistan concludes in Cairo

13.11.2026   38873   2 min.
Professional Development Programme for 20 Imam-Khatibs from Uzbekistan concludes in Cairo

A certificate awarding ceremony for 20 imam-khatibs from Uzbekistan who successfully completed a two-week advanced training program was held at the “Al-Azhar” International Academy in Egypt, reports Dunyo IA.

During the training, representatives of the religious sphere deepened their scientific and religious knowledge, became acquainted with the intellectual heritage of “Al-Azhar” and studied its educational experience and teaching methodologies.

Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Academy Dr. Hassan Al-Saghir emphasized that the program was conducted under the constant attention of the head of the “Al-Azhar” complex, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb. According to him, the Sheikh personally monitored the course of the training and received daily reports, which testifies to the high importance that the “Al-Azhar” leadership attaches to cooperation with religious figures of Uzbekistan.

In addition, the Uzbek delegation was received by Dr. Hasan El-Shafei, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars of “Al-Azhar” and the Council of Muslim Elder. During the meeting, a conversation took place regarding science, religious enlightenment and the responsibility of members of the clergy.

Within the framework of the trip, the imam-khatibs also visited the “Al-Azhar” and Imam Hussein mosques, where they were able to view revered relics, including the blessed sword and other historical monuments.

Following the program, it was noted that the further development of religious and educational cooperation between Uzbekistan and Egypt will contribute to strengthening friendly ties between the two peoples, as well as expanding opportunities for Uzbek youth to receive education at one of the most authoritative Islamic educational centers in the world.

 

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