AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCultural Diplomacy: Qatar joined a Tashkent conference on “Islamic Cultural Heritage in Uzbekistan and Its Role in Global Science,” with scholars from across the region discussing how Islamic cities shaped science and culture. Contemporary Arts: Qatar Museums’ chair Sheikha Al Mayassa inaugurated Uzbekistan’s first permanent Centre for Contemporary Arts in Tashkent, housed in a 1912 building and opening with the exhibition “Hikmah.” Religious Tourism & Travel Links: Indonesia’s Hajj and Umrah ministry met Samarkand officials to explore a direct flight route and expand religious tourism cooperation, including adding Samarkand to umrah itineraries. Sports & Culture Crossovers: Uzbekistan’s name also appears in regional sport coverage as Bangladesh beat Uzbekistan 4-0 in the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, while chess news points to the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand and new fair-play roles ahead of it. Heritage Preservation: International experts meeting in Kyrgyzstan urged coordinated efforts to preserve the living traditions of nomadic peoples, with Uzbekistan among participating countries. Uzbekistan–Qatar Ties: An Uzbek envoy said trade with Qatar rose over 30% in 2025 and both sides are pushing projects in energy, logistics, tourism, education and finance.
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