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II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan with international participation,
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
UNDER THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN
INFORMATIONAL LETTER
The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan informs about the upcoming II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan with international participation, dedicated to the UNESCO theme “Trust, Transformation and the Future: The Science We Need by 2050”, announced on the occasion of the World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10, 2025.
The II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan will be held on December 11–12, 2025, in Almaty, at 28 Shevchenko Street, “Gylym Ordasy” building, and across five universities of Almaty.
Objectives of the Congress:
- Create a sustainable platform for dialogue and exchange of scientific achievements of young scientists in various fields of science.
- Development of research skills of young scientists at the international and interdisciplinary levels.
- Popularization of scientific knowledge and the latest achievements, drawing attention to the outcomes of young researchers’ work.
- Promotion of professional growth of young scientists and encourage their active involvement in fundamental and applied research.
- Discussion of current issues in the social and professional life of young scientists and to develop recommendations for their resolution.
The Congress will be a great opportunity for young scientists to present their work to a wide audience. Within the framework of the Congress, it is planned to hold a plenary forum session with the participation of laureates of prestigious international scientific prizes (Nobel, Fields, Abel, Breakthrough Prize, USERN etc.), five thematic scientific conferences, as well as a round table and a foresight session, which will be attended by leading young scientists from Kazakhstan and foreign countries.
Scientific conferences will be held in the following areas:
- ABOUT NATURAL SCIENCES.
- ABOUT EARTH, SPACE, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
- ABOUT AGROBIORESOURCES AND ECOLOGY.
- ABOUT LIFE AND HEALTH.
- ABOUT EDUCATION AND CIVIL SOCIETY.
A roundtable discussion titled “Kazakhstan Foresight: The Science We Need by 2050” will be held as part of the Congress program.
The scientific conferences and the roundtable will take place at leading universities of Almaty.
The plenary forum will feature a panel discussion with the participation of prominent young scientists and key representatives of the scientific community.
The congress is attended by the chairmen of the Councils of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan, talented young scientists, researchers successfully working in foreign countries, heads of universities and scientific organizations, members of the National Council for Science and Technology under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Kurultai, chairmen and members of the National Tax Service.
Key events within the framework of the Congress:
- “Academy Most Cited Researcher Award” honoring outstanding young scientists of Kazakhstan.
- Master classes and workshops from leading local and foreign scientists.
- Networking sessions for young researchers.
In addition, a scientific and educational exhibition showcasing the latest innovative developments by young scientists will be organized in the main hall of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
For more information, please contact - Dr. Anar Mukhtarova, Head of the Centre of Scientific-technical cooperation of NAS RK, e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,
tel.: +77773683883 (WhatsApp).
Sincerely,
Organizing Committee of the
II Congress of Young Scientists of Kazakhstan
Scientific Cooperation between the Institute of Oriental Studies and M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University
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In 2025, as part of the scientific collaboration between the Department of “Study and Publication of Historical Documents” at the Abu Rayhan Beruni Institute of Oriental Studies and M. Kozybayev North Kazakhstan University, joint research projects are underway to study historical documents related to the Kazakh Khanate. The research is led by Professor Z.K. Kartova, who heads the project “Textological Study and Source Analysis of Narrative Documents of the Rulers of the Kazakh Khanate in the 15th–18th Centuries.” Scholars are conducting textological and source-based analyses of historical documents from the rulers of the Kazakh Khanate, dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries. In 2025, the team is concentrating on examining the activities of the Khan’s royal chancery, as well as official correspondence and legislative acts issued on behalf of the Kazakh khans. Senior researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies, Doctor of Historical Sciences, and Professor U.A. Sultonov is actively involved in the project, studying the operation of the khan’s chancery and the yarlyks (decrees) issued on behalf of Tauke Khan and Tursun-Muhammad Khan.
It should be noted that in 2024, a 301-page catalog titled “Catalog of Letters and Documents of the Kazakh Rulers of the 15th–18th Centuries (Textological Analysis)” was published as part of the project. In 2025, a collective monograph titled “Narrative Documents of the Rulers of the Kazakh Khanate of the 15th–18th Centuries: Study and Interpretation” is scheduled for publication.
The research has been ongoing from 2023 to 2025, relying on written sources preserved in archives and collections across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, China, and Turkey. The project is funded by the Committee of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (grant No. AR19676930 “Textological Study and Source Analysis of Narrative Documents of the Rulers of the Kazakh Khanate of the 15th–18th Centuries”).
On 27-October 2025-year, tourists who came to trip our country from Sultanate Oman have visited to al-Biruni institute of oriental studies, Uzbekistan Academy of sciences. Guests were welcomed by Deputy director for scientific affairs of the Institute Surayyo Karimova, Senior researcher of the Institute Nemat Jabborov, the specialist of the department of International relations Umid Rakhmanov. The guests were informed and introduced about the scientific activities of the institute, the research departments of the Institute and the publications of the Institute staff.
After that, guests went to the meeting room and watched video footage of the opening ceremony of the Institute building and the construction process. After that, the Guests were shown a restoration and repairing Laboratory and Scanning room of the Institute and given information on the construction of a new building. The guests were greatly thanked for the warm reception and noted that the activities, the new building and scientific publications of the Institute left them a huge impression.
International symposium dedicated to the great encyclopedist scholar Abu Rayhan Biruni
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On October 16-17, 2025, an international symposium dedicated to the great encyclopedist scholar Abu Rayhan Biruni was held at the initiative of Biruni University in Istanbul, Turkey, and the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences. The event was dedicated to the scientific method, philosophy and incomparable contribution to the development of world civilization of Abu Rayhan Biruni, one of the greatest scientists in human history, a man of encyclopedic knowledge.
At the opening ceremony it was delivered speeches by the Rector of Biruni University, Prof. Adnan Yuksel, the Chairman of the organizing committee, Prof. Adnan O'merusta oglu, the Head of the Istanbul International Center for Cultural Studies, Prof. Bekir Karliga, the Deputy chairman of the Turkish Language Committee, Prof. Harun Shohin, the Vice-president of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Prof. Bahrom Abduhalimov and the Vice-rector of the Uzbekistan University of Journalism and Mass Communications, Prof. Sanjarbek Rashidov.
Eight scientific sessions were organized within the framework of the symposium. In the first session, Prof. Stephen Frederick Starr, Prof. Jan Peter Hogendijk, Prof. Bekir Karliga, and Prof. Bahrom Abduhalimov analyzed Biruni's scientific legacy and his theoretical views in various fields.
The second session was dedicated to the topics of culture and civilization, and professors Bakhtiyor Karimov, Kemal Ataman, and Ma'rifat Hamdamova participated with lectures on Beruni's scientific contribution to the modern concept of civilization.
In the next sessions, lectures were given on philosophy, sociology, scientific ethics, history, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and source studies.
Prof. Surayyo Karimova's lecture that "Did Biruni practice practical medicine?" and her solutions aroused interest among many participants.
A special highlight was the special session dedicated to "Biruni's Manuscripts", who are Uzbek scholars Assoc. Prof. Salimakhon Eshonova, Assoc. Prof. Fakhriddin Ibragimov, Assoc. Prof. Akbar Nurmatov, and Botirjon Abdullaev presented manuscript copies of Biruni's works and factual information about their scientific significance.
Following the symposium, an agreement was reached between Istanbul Biruni University and the Al- Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences to establish long-term cooperation, conduct in-depth study of Biruni's scientific heritage and conduct research on an international scale.
The event marked the beginning of a new phase of cooperation between the scientific institutions of the two countries and laid a solid foundation for future international scientific programs aimed at further studying the legacy of Biruni.
SCIENTIFIC SEMINAR WITH PARTICIPATION OF FOREIGN SCIENTISTS
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On September 12, 2025, a scientific seminar for specialists in the field of source studies and textual criticism in the field of manuscript study was held at the al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences. The seminar was attended by the Director of the Manuscript Research Center at the Sultan Ahmad Waqf of the Republic of Turkey, Mahmud Misri, as well as such prominent researchers as Faisal al-Khafayan, Ayman Fuad Sayyid, Bashshar Awwad Maruf and Iyad at-Tabba. During the event, invited scientists presented reports on current topics of their research activities. In particular, Professor Iyad at-Tabba presented a report entitled “A Critical Study of Texts Written in the Genres of Sira and Shama’il”. In turn, Professor Ayman Fuad Sayyid presented two reports: “Principles of Critical Publication of Historical Texts” and “Methods of Reconstructing Lost Historical Works.” After the presentations, the participants of the seminar, employees of the Institute, asked the speakers questions of interest to them and expressed their thoughts regarding the reports they had heard. The seminar was held at a high scientific level and turned out to be very productive for both the audience and the invited researchers.
VISITING AMBASSADOR OF THE SULTANATE OF OMAN TO THE INSTITUTE
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On May 01, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Sultanate of Oman to Uzbekistan Ms. Jabr Nasir al-Busaidi and Dean of Sultan Qaboos University Dr. Al-Mukhtar bin Saif al-Abri and Director of the Oman think tank of Sultan Qaboos University Prof. Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Rabaani have visited to al-Biruni institute of oriental studies, Uzbekistan academy of sciences.
The guests were welcomed by the director of the Institute Prof. B. Abduhalimov. The guests were informed about the scientific activity of the Institute, research departments of the institute and books which published by the employees of the Institute.
After that, the guests were shown the restoration, scanning departments and the reading room of the Institute and were given information on the construction of the new building. The guests greatly thanked for the warm reception and noted that the activities and scientific publications of the Institute left them a huge impression.
Participation in the Activities of Friendship Societies
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On April 30, 2025, an archival photo exhibition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Vietnam’s Victory Day and Reunification was held at the Tashkent House of Photography. The exhibition was titled “The Friendly Relations Between Uzbekistan and Vietnam Are Eternal.”
It is known that on April 30, 1975, the People’s Army of Vietnam liberated the country's largest city, Saigon. This event marked the unification of Vietnam as a single state and has since been celebrated as one of the country's most important national holidays.
The exhibition was organized on the initiative of the “Uzbekistan–Vietnam Friendship Society” with the support of the Committee on Interethnic Relations and Work with Foreign Compatriots, as well as in cooperation with the “Uzarchive” Agency, the Academy of Arts, and the Tashkent House of Photography.
Members of the “Uzbekistan–Oman Friendship Society” also actively participated in the exhibition.
IRCICA made presentations during the 20th International Conference of Orientalists, dedicated to the 105th Birth Anniversary of the Academician Ubaydulla Karimov which was organized by Abu Rayhan Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of the Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences jointly with the Institute’s Council of Young Scholars and Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies on 23 April 2025 in hybrid format.
On April 23 of this year, the Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan hosted the 20th traditional international conference of orientalists named after academician Ubaydulla Karimov.
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The event brought together representatives and heads from research institutes and museums under the Academy of Sciences, several higher education institutions, as well as various domestic and international partner organizations. Participants included delegates from the international organization IRCICA, Ohio University (USA), University of Tsukuba (Japan), Baku State University (Azerbaijan), Erciyes University (Turkey), the Folklore Institute of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (Azerbaijan), the Nizami Ganjavi Institute of Literature of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (Azerbaijan), Ondokuz Mayıs University (Turkey), National University of Ukraine (Ukraine), China Research Center (Kazakhstan), R.B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies (Kazakhstan), Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Institute of History, National University of Uzbekistan, Chirchik State Pedagogical University, the State Museum of the History of the Temurids, International Islamic Academy of Uzbekistan, Alfraganus University, National Archaeological Center, Bukhara State University, Bukhara University of Innovation, Mamun University, Termez State University, Gulistan State University, Samarkand State University, Denov Institute of Entrepreneurship and Pedagogy, National Archive of Uzbekistan, Institute of the Uzbek Language, Literature and Folklore, Andijan State University, Oriental University, and the Alisher Navoi Tashkent State University of Uzbek Language and Literature, among others.
This scientific gathering united leading orientalists, historians, philologists, Islamic scholars, and other specialists from Uzbekistan and abroad. The conference served as a platform for in-depth exploration of Uzbekistan’s rich scientific and cultural heritage, the promotion of modern scholarly approaches, and the strengthening of international academic cooperation.
The conference opened with a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Bahrom Abduhalimov, Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences and Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies. Prof. Gulchehra Rikhsiyeva, Rector of the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, and Prof. Dr. Mahmud Erol Kılıç, Director General of IRCICA, also delivered welcome addresses.
During the plenary session, scholars from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Japan, Iran, Turkey, and other countries presented their research on the history and cultural heritage of Central Asia, Islamic studies, philology, and source studies.
Several panels were held within the framework of the conference, focusing on themes such as historiography and source studies, the history of Central Asia, Islamic studies, philology and literary source studies, and the history of Eastern countries. Over 80 scholarly presentations were delivered. Each session was moderated by leading experts in the respective fields, with vibrant academic discussions on topical issues.
This conference served as a significant platform for strengthening scientific cooperation, outlining new research directions, and enhancing the engagement of young scholars.
On April 3, 2025, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, a delegation headed by the Chairman of the Shura Council of the Sultanate of Oman Khalid al-Mawali visited the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The director of the Institute, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Bakhrom Abdukhalimov acquainted the guests with the directions of scientific activity of the Institute and the exposition of the museum. Then a meeting of the Institute staff with the members of the delegation took place. During this event, the director of the Institute, Professor Bakhrom Abdukhalimov, and the Chairman of the Shura Council of the Sultanate of Oman, Khalid al-Mawali, made speeches. The distinguished guest devoted his speech to the history of relations between both countries and the historical role of Uzbekistan in the development of Islamic civilization. At the end of this meeting, the guests were presented with valuable editions of books about the manuscript heritage of the Institute.
After this, the delegation members were escorted to the manuscript collection, the restoration laboratory and the scanning room, where they had the opportunity to personally assess the activities of these important departments. In conclusion, the guests expressed their sincere gratitude for such a warm welcome and emphasized that the activities and scientific publications of the Institute had made an exceptionally favorable impression on them.
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On the way of consistent continuation of reforms and transformations in the political-legal, economic, social-humanitarian and other fields, the Party considers the following tasks as priorities:
— to ensure the Party’s participation in the construction of a sovereign, democratic, legal, social and secular state, while remaining faithful to the fundamental principles of the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
— to create the necessary conditions for the well-being of every person in all spheres of life in society and the state, to ensure social justice and the rule of law, to recognise the individual, his rights, freedoms and legitimate interests as the highest values of the state and society;
— achieving the country’s entry into the ranks of developed countries with a high standard of living, emphasising that avoiding sharp stratification in society is an important condition for sustainable development;
— to further strengthen the role and importance of the institutions of representative democracy, which embody the power of the people, based on the constitutional principle that the people are the sole source of state power;
— ensuring the sustainable development of the country’s economy and the development of the innovative and intellectual potential of society and human capital;
— ensuring peace and security in the country, strengthening civil harmony, inter-ethnic and inter-religious tolerance, pursuing a mutually beneficial and constructive foreign policy.
Based on the needs and aspirations of our people and aware of its responsibility towards the future generation of the country, the Party proposes the following goals and tasks for the next five years.
Amonulla Buriev was born in 1944 in the village of Karasuv in the Hisar Valley of Tajikistan. He studied at the Faculty of Geography of the Tashkent State University (now the National University of Uzbekistan) (1961–1970; served in the navy in 1963–1967). At the same time he studied Arabic and Persian at the "Oriental Languages" Faculty of Tashkent State University.
He began his career in the Main Editorial Board of the Uzbek Soviet Encyclopedia - during 1970-1979 he worked in this institution in the positions of junior editor, cartographer, scientific editor and senior scientific editor. From 1979 to the present, he continues to conduct scientific work at Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences.
In 1988, he defended his PhD thesis at the Institute of Oriental Studies on the topic of “Geographical information in the works of Hafiz-i Abru (Source studies and historical-geographical research)” in the specialty “Historiography and source studies”.
During his career at the Institute, he was a junior research fellow (1979–1990), research fellow (1990–1992), senior research fellow (1992–2003), head of department (1995–2003), leading research fellow (2003 – present), and grant manager (2012–2013). He is currently the head of the Manuscript Cataloging and Electronic Catalogs Department. In 1995, Amonulla Buriev was awarded the title of senior research fellow by the Higher Attestation Commission. In 2019, he defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic “Historical Geography of Central Asia in Written Sources of the Timurid Period”, and in 2024, on the recommendation of the Council of the Institute of Oriental Studies, the Higher Attestation Commission awarded Amonulla Buriev the title of professor in the specialty “Historiography, Source Studies and Methods of Historical Research”.
The main part of professor Buriev's scientific research is represented by the study of the written heritage of the Timurid period. His research includes the description of oriental manuscripts, the translation of Persian-language sources into Uzbek and Russian, the historical geography of Central Asia, historical toponymy, the history of science, the history of the culture of the peoples of Uzbekistan, as well as the history of international relations of Uzbekistan. In the period from 1970 to 2024, the total number of publications of the scientist, published in the form of monographs, brochures, theses and articles, amounted to 631 works.
In addition, professor Amonulla Buriev was active in the field of education. He taught geography and source studies at the Department of History of Central Asia of the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies and at the Department of Source Studies of the History Faculty of the National University of Uzbekistan. In 2001–2004, he worked as the head of the Department of Source Studies and Special Historical Disciplines of the History Faculty of the National University. During this time, three candidate dissertations and 21 master's dissertations were defended at the department in the specialty of source studies and historiography.
Amonulla Buriev is a member of the editorial board of the both scientific journals "Meros" (Heritage) of Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies and “Бобур ва дунё” (Babur and the World) of the International Public Foundation named after Babur. For many years, he has been a member of the Tashkent City Toponymic Commission on a voluntary basis, during the years of his activity in which, scientifically substantiating the history of many city toponyms, he gave and continues to give recommendations for their restoration.
By the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated August 28, 2019, Amonulla Buriev was awarded with the Order of “Mehnat Shuhrati” for his many years of fruitful scientific activity.
Holding the "Khan Atlas Week" aimed at honoring our national spirit and values among our women is becoming a unique tradition.
In September 2024, the "Khan Atlas Week" was organized in our country.
Women scientists of Al-Biruni Institute for Oriental Studies of Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences also supported this initiative and took an active part in it, combining national traditions with science.
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.