Scientific initiatives of the Islamic Civilization Center presented at International Conference in Ufa
On October 14, 2026, the 17th International Scientific and Practical Conference “Islamic Factors and Values” was held in Ufa, Russian Federation, with the participation of Radiy Khabirov, Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan. As part of the forum, the 2nd International Roundtable titled “Developing Islamic Education in the Eurasian Space” highlighted the academic and educational initiatives of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, alongside its expanding international partnerships.
The conference was organized with the participation of the Central Muslim Spiritual Board of Russia, the Russian Islamic University, the Fund for the Support of Islamic Culture, Science and Education, and the Council on State-Confessional Relations under the Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Talgat Tajuddin, Chairman of the Central Muslim Spiritual Board of Russia, Grand Mufti, and Sheikh ul-Islam, took part with a welcoming address. Scholars, religious figures, and public figures from various countries also discussed issues of Islamic education, spiritual values, and international scientific cooperation.
At the international roundtable, Gulnora Ganieva, Deputy Director of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, took part and presented a video and a presentation on the activities of the Center, which was established on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. It provided information on the Center’s research work and its results in studying historical and cultural heritage and promoting it through modern approaches.
It was particularly noted that the Center has developed nearly 800 scientific projects to date, with approximately 600 already successfully implemented. The discussion also underscored the vital imperative of passing the rich intellectual and spiritual heritage of our ancestors to the younger generation, highlighting the historical contributions of Islamic civilization to global science and culture, and embedding advanced technologies into modern educational practices.
In her speech, Gulnora Ganieva proposed developing a unified scientific and educational cooperation strategy for 2027–2030 uniting scholars and theologians of Central Asia and Russia.
This initiative is aimed at establishing regular scholarly dialogue and exchange of experience among specialists, organizing joint educational events, and conveying historical and spiritual heritage to the general public, especially the younger generation, using modern technologies.
The participation of the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan in this international forum highlighted its growing role as an active scientific platform. Beyond researching and promoting cultural legacy, the Center continues to expand international scientific partnerships and champion new educational initiatives.
