Oman-Uzbekistan…

Last night in Tashkent, a diplomatic function was held between Uzbekistan and the Sultanate of Oman to mark their collaboration in the construction of the Abi Al Raihan Al Bairuni Oriental Manuscripts Center — currently being built to safeguard more than 170,000 rare manuscripts. Since I live in the Sultanate of Oman and have done extensive research in Uzbekistan on Islam and cultural heritage, I’m excited about this joint endeavor to preserve literature and cultural heritage on the Silk Road…