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.

On 28-August  2024-year, the participants of the 2 Summer School of Young Orientalists, as well as being in Uzbekistan the Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for International Cooperation Mikhail Efimovich Shvidkoy have visited to al-Biruni institute of oriental studies, Uzbekistan Academy of sciences for congratulate the Young orientalists and exchange ideas with them. Director of the Institute  Prof. B. Abduhalimov gave a lecture to the guests about the activities of the Institute and possible works which may be carried out in the future. After that, several speakers gave lectures on their topics and current issues of oriental studies. After the lectures, the guests asked questions about the activities of the institute and the ongoing works which  interested to them.

The guests were shown the restoration and scanning departments of the institute and were given information on the construction of the new building. The activity of the institute, its new building and scientific publications left a great impression on the guests and they  thanked  for the warm reception. 

On 22 August 2024 Executive director of Qatar National library Tan Huism has visited Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences. Respectful guest  met with the Director of the Institute Prof. Bakhrom Abduhalimov. During the meeting, the guest was informed about the scientific activities of the Institute, the latest publications carried out by the staff, and the new building of the Institute. At the meeting, proposals were given about prospective projects that can be implemented bilaterally.

Then the guest was shown restoration and scanning departments and the library of the Institute and provided information on the activities of the Institute. The guest thanked for the warm reception and noted that she was impressed by activities, the new building and scientific publications of the Institute.

On June 4 of this year, at the Al-Biruni  Institute of Oriental Studies Uzbekistan, Academy of Sciences, a presentation was held of the books “Manifestations of a Sufi Woman in Central Asia: A Critical Edition of Ḥāfiẓ-i Baṣīr’s Maẓhar al-ʻajā’ib” which was published by Brill press in 2020 and “Female Religiosity in Central Asia,” was published  by Cambridge University Press in 2024 year which  was written by  Aziza Shanazarova who is a former employee of our Institute and now a professor at Columbia University.

Among the speakers who expressed their observations regarding the scientific significance of the presented books and the research activities of the author were the Director of the Institute of Oriental Studies, Doctor of History, Prof., B. Abdukhalimov, Deputy Director, Professor., S. Karimova, Rector of the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies Prof., G. Rikhsieva, Professor of Indiana University (USA) Devin Devis, Deputy-rector of the University “New Uzbekistan” PhD H. Nazirova and Senior Researcher of the Institute  N. Toshev.

On 23-May 2024, Delegation of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies named after Prince Saud Al Faisal of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia visited Al-Biruni Institute of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan Academy of Sciences.

The Delegation was welcomed by Director of the Institute Prof. B. Abduhalimov. The Delegation was informed about the scientific activities of the Institute, its research departments, books which were published by the staff and the construction of the new building of the Institute. The members of the delegation thanked for warm reception and noted that the activities, the new building and publications of the Institute made a huge impression on them.