In accordance with the Decree (“On awarding a group of workers in the fields of science, education, health care, literature, culture, art and mass media in connection with the thirty-third anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Uzbekistan”)of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated on August 24, 2024, persons awarded with state awards were determined for special merits in the development of the economy, science and culture of our country. As well as a senior researcher at the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences, Doctor of Historical Sciences Rakhimov Komiljon Rakhmatovich was awarded the medal "Shukhrat" ("Glory"). The solemn ceremony of presenting this state award took place on September 6 within the walls of the Institute, in the presence of a team of employees headed by the director and a representative of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Abduvahob Abdukadirov.   

The ceremony was opened by the Director of the Institute, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Bakhrom Abdurakhimovich Abdukhalimov with a welcoming speech. Having read the text of the above-mentioned Presidential Decree on awarding Komiljon Rakhimov, Professor Abdukhalimov emphasized that the receipt of such an honorable state award by an employee of the Institute testifies to both the great attention of the Head of Uzbekistan and our government, paid to the development of science in the republic, and the recognition of the academic achievements of the staff of our institution at the state level.

Then, to the prolonged applause of those participants, Komiljon Rakhimov was solemnly presented with the medal “Shukhrat”. After the award ceremony, the deputy director for researches, Doctor of Historical Sciences, professor Surayo Ubaydullaevna Karimova made a speech, noting the valiant scientific work and academic merits of the holder of the state award. At the end of the ceremony, Komiljon Rakhimov took the floor. Having thanked the staff and administration of the Institute for their warm words and sincere congratulations, mr. Rakhimov noted that he considers this award to belong to all employees and will make every effort to continue to make a feasible and worthy contribution to the development of oriental studies in Uzbekistan.