Uzbekistan gathers global media to explore Islamic civilization
Nearly 300 journalists, scholars and creative-industry professionals from 43 countries attend a four-day forum in Tashkent and Samarkand
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan brought together journalists, media leaders, scholars and creative-industry representatives from around the world for the International Media Forum “Islamic Civilization: New Perspective – New Discoveries,” which took place in Tashkent and Samarkand from Aug. 24-27, UZA reports.
Nearly 300 participants from 43 countries attended the forum, including representatives of leading global media companies, journalists, documentary filmmakers, scholars, producers and digital technology experts.
At the opening ceremony, Sherzod Asadov, head of the Presidential Administration’s Communications Department and press secretary to the president of Uzbekistan, discussed current shifts in the information landscape.
He emphasized that the world is living in an era in which the information space has no borders. However, as information flows expand rapidly, false news and manipulation are also increasing. In this context, accuracy, responsibility and professional ethics are more crucial than ever for journalism.
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming integrated into the media industry, but it will not replace journalists; instead, it enhances their skills. Modern journalists are no longer just writers. They take photographs, produce videos, edit footage and create content across multiple platforms. Essentially, today’s media landscape requires adaptable, multiskilled professionals.
Forum participants also focused on Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilization Center. Visitors from different countries noted that the center serves as a hub where history, science, culture and modern technologies come together.
The forum brings together representatives of diverse countries, cultures and media schools. Discussions do not favor any specific region but instead explore global issues from multiple perspectives, experiences and approaches.
The forum program reflects this wide-ranging dialogue. Participants are examining how Islamic civilization contributed to fields such as mathematics, astronomy, medicine, philosophy, literature, architecture and art, while also considering effective ways to present the legacy of renowned scholars to modern audiences.
Presentations and discussions covering the evolution from ancient manuscripts to artificial intelligence are highlighting the digitization of historical heritage, documentary films, virtual technologies and new media formats.
Today’s audiences no longer rely solely on books to learn history. The new generation also explores history through screens, digital platforms, documentary films, interactive museums and modern technologies. The main goal of the Tashkent forum is to present historical heritage in a contemporary way.
The event, which began in Tashkent, continued in Samarkand. International media representatives visited the city’s historic sites, including the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex, to explore its rich cultural heritage.
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