The country pays close attention to the issue of preserving and further developing the native language in the coming years. As part of this task, large-scale work is being carried out to develop Uzbek analogues of words borrowed from various foreign languages on a scientific basis and present them to the people.
In the context of the modern complex process of globalization, every nation approaches the preservation of its language purity as one of the most important tasks. According to the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated October 20, 2020, approved in the Concept of development and improvement of the language policy of the Uzbek language for 2020–2030, the task of regularly including new scientifically substantiated words and terms into official use has been set.
To ensure the fulfillment of these tasks, systematic work is being conducted by the Terminology Commission under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Recently, a list of 41 new words and terms developed in accordance with the rules and norms of the Uzbek language and subject to official implementation was published.
An important aspect of this list is that it includes terms widely used in the spheres of social interaction, medicine, technology, and service provision. According to the new procedure, a number of international terms actively used in daily life are being replaced by their national equivalents.
In the sphere of the internet and digital technologies, for example, instead of the word 'emoji', 'hisbelgi' is recommended, and instead of 'hashtag', 'kalitso'z' is used, while 'webinar' is replaced by 'vebiyig'in'. In marketing, the concept of 'brand' is now called 'xosnom'. In the field of employment, the word 'freelancer' is replaced by the form 'erkin ishchi' in official documents.
The list also contains terms related to technical and household spheres. For example, the medical concept 'bracket' is designated as 'tishsim', and 'symptom' is recorded as 'belgi' or 'alomat'. Household appliances: the device 'mixer' is called 'qorghich', and the device 'sensor' has been named 'sezgich'. Furthermore, in the service and tourism sector, the word 'hostel' is replaced by 'qo'noquy', and 'sale' in trade becomes 'arzon sotuv'.
Changes are also provided for in cultural life and the service sector. The profession 'souffleur' in theater and stage art is officially called 'shivirchi'. Replacements have also been approved: the concept 'banquet' is replaced by 'ziyofat', and 'intermission' by 'tanaffus'. In addition, some terms frequently used in daily life and construction have been nationalized, including the sanitary-technical fixture 'sink', which is now called 'chanoq'.
The updated list also reflects national analogues of international terms and abbreviations related to modern technologies and energy. The automated system for electricity metering—ASKUE—is now used in the abbreviation EHNAT (automated system for energy metering and control). The term 'deadline', widely used in work and project management, is officially established as 'so'ngmuddat'. Additionally, the concept of 'commentary', often found in the media, official documents, and websites, has been formalized in accordance with the rules of the Uzbek language as 'izoh'.
According to specialists, such changes are occurring in many countries around the world with the aim of preserving the purity of the national language and enriching terminology. The introduction of new terms is not aimed at a complete abandonment of foreign words, but rather serves to form a unified linguistic system in official documentation and legislative acts.
One of the key factors defining the international authority of New Uzbekistan in recent years are the ideas promoted by the country in the fields of enlightenment, openness, and intercivilizational dialogue.
The practical embodiment of these noble principles was the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization, which took place in the country from July 7 to 11 and became a significant event not only for Uzbekistan but also for the entire Islamic world. The five-day forum turned into a major platform for scientific and educational exchange in the cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Termiz.
Representatives from more than fifty countries participated in the event, including ministers, muftis, heads of international organizations, academics, museum and archive directors, manuscript specialists, university rectors, and experts in cultural heritage. The topics discussed went beyond the study of the history of Islamic civilization and covered such current issues as science, education, digital technologies, preservation of cultural heritage, manuscript restoration, combating Islamophobia through enlightenment, youth upbringing, and humanitarian diplomacy.
This forum is assessed as a logical continuation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's concept of 'Enlightenment against Ignorance,' which he promotes on the international stage. This initiative of the head of state, put forward at the United Nations General Assembly, has turned into a global humanitarian appeal supported by many countries.
The opening of the forum took place on July 7 at the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan. This complex, which amazes world scientists with its architecture, modern technologies, and rich scientific concept, became the symbolic center of the forum. During the opening ceremony, an address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was read to the forum participants. In it, it was emphasized that Islamic civilization has made enormous contributions to the development of science, medicine, astronomy, philosophy, literature, and human culture, and that studying and widely promoting this heritage is of particular relevance today.
Firdavs Abdukholikov, Director of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, noted that President Shavkat Mirziyoyev's greeting once again demonstrated the high status of this forum and its exceptional importance for the country and the international community. He added that the noble ideas of the head of state, aimed at developing enlightenment, religious tolerance, and intercivilizational dialogue, serve as an important guide for all participants.
As the President stressed, the most appropriate response to forces trying to link Islam with violence today is demonstrating the essence of true Islamic civilization, based on enlightenment. Therefore, all major projects implemented in Uzbekistan, including the Center for Islamic Civilization, as well as the Imam Bukhari, Imam Mutaridi, and Imam Termizi International Scientific Research Centers, serve this noble goal.
Forum participants highly praised the reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan on the very first day of the event. Dr. Salim Al-Malik, Director General of ICESCO, stated that Uzbekistan has become an example for the entire Muslim world in terms of preserving and transmitting the rich heritage of Islamic civilization to future generations. He noted that here history is not just preserved, but revived.
According to Al-Malik, the Center for Islamic Civilization is not just a museum or a scientific institution, but a global intellectual platform uniting different peoples and cultures. Sultan Raev, Secretary of TURKSOY, assessed the forum as a 'new stage of humanitarian cooperation between the Turkic and Islamic worlds,' emphasizing that the cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Termiz, and Tashkent hold an important place in the history of human civilization, and Uzbekistan demonstrates itself as a country that harmoniously combines this great heritage with modern sciences.
Most foreign guests were impressed by the manuscripts presented at the Center for Islamic Civilization, unique copies of the Quran, interactive exhibits, and modern museum technologies. At the plenary sessions of the first day, topics were widely discussed, including the contribution of Islamic civilization to global development, the heritage of great scholars and thinkers, cultural diplomacy, religious tolerance, science, and the connection with digital technologies.
Experts reached a consensus: understanding Islamic civilization in the 21st century should not be limited to studying history. It should serve to strengthen universal values such as human dignity, enlightenment, science, peace, and mutual respect.
A notable feature of the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization was that it was not limited to general plenary sessions in Tashkent. In the following days, prestigious conferences dedicated to the scientific heritage of great scholars were held in Samarkand and Termiz, which increased the practical and scientific significance of the event.
In Samarkand, an international conference on the topic 'Al-Jami' as-Sahih - Book of the Ummah' was held at the site of the Imam Bukhari memorial complex, attended by leading world scientists, Islamic scholars, and manuscript specialists. The presentations provided a detailed analysis of the great imam's method of collecting hadiths, the manuscript traditions of the work 'Al-Jami' as-Sahih,' its place in the development of world civilization, and its significance for modern Islamic studies. New academic publications and scientific projects on this work were presented within the framework of the forum.
Another important meeting took place in Samarkand, dedicated to the scientific heritage of Imam Mutaridi. The conference discussed the role of the Maturidi doctrine in issues of tolerance, consistency of reason and tradition, and its significance in the fight against religious radicalism and extremism. Scientists from Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and India emphasized that Imam Mutaridi's teachings serve as an important theoretical basis for forming an enlightening immunity against modern global threats.
The next stop for the forum was Termiz, where an international conference, held jointly with the Termiz State University and the Imam Termizi International Scientific Research Center, discussed Imam Termizi's contribution to the development of hadith studies, as well as Hakim Termizi's teachings on Sufism and the role of the Termiz school in Islamic civilization. In sectional meetings, practical proposals were developed for the preservation and digitization of manuscripts, protection of archaeological heritage, preparation of scientific publications, support for young researchers, and expansion of international academic exchange programs. Forum participants visited pilgrimage sites, such as the tomb of Hakim Termizi and the Sultan Saodat complex, familiarizing themselves with the large-scale work on preserving and developing historical heritage in Uzbekistan.
Another significant aspect of the forum was that it was not limited to theoretical discussions. A number of cooperation memoranda were signed during the event between museums, archives, universities, research centers, and international organizations. In particular, an agreement was reached between ICESCO and the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan to establish the Imam Bukhari International Prize. This prize will be awarded to scientists and institutions that have made worthy contributions to the study of Islamic civilization, manuscript preservation, hadith studies, promotion of cultural heritage, and the development of tolerance ideas.
Furthermore, several strategic initiatives were proposed, including the formation of a unified digital database of manuscripts, the creation of an electronic library on Islamic civilization, the preparation of an international encyclopedia, the organization of a young researchers' forum, and the establishment of an international association of museums of Islamic civilization. Experts believe that the implementation of these initiatives will allow Uzbekistan to become one of the most important centers of international scientific cooperation in the field of Islamic civilization in the coming years.
Discussions in Samarkand and Termiz showed that the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization was not limited to updating historical memories; it laid a solid foundation for new scientific projects, joint research, and long-term international cooperation.
The most important outcomes of the forum were reflected in the documents adopted at the closing. After the multi-day discussions, scientific debates, and meetings of the participants, the Tashkent Declaration was adopted, and a special Address on behalf of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, was sent.
The Tashkent Declaration defined key tasks: preserving the rich scientific and spiritual heritage of Islamic civilization, widely promoting its true humanistic content internationally, educating the younger generation in the spirit of science and enlightenment, and using enlightenment as the most effective means of combating extremism and Islamophobia. Specific initiatives were also proposed for the preservation, restoration, and digitization of manuscripts, the organization of joint scientific research, and the strengthening of international academic partnership.
The Address addressed to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, holds special historical significance. It notes that this forum, initiated by the head of state, marked the beginning of a new era of international cooperation in the field of studying and promoting the heritage of Islamic civilization. Participants note that the Center for Islamic Civilization, a product of the high will and erudition of the President, is becoming not only a modern scientific and educational complex of world-class standards but also an important platform for implementing joint projects on the study and preservation of invaluable heritage in this unique process, uniting various states, international organizations, leading scientists, scientific institutions, universities, libraries, museums, and spiritual and educational centers.
In conclusion, the Uzbek reforms in the field of preserving spiritual, scientific, and cultural heritage made a huge impression on the forum participants. Institutions such as the Center for Islamic Civilization, the renovated Imam Bukhari Memorial Complex, and the Imam Bukhari, Imam Mutaridi, and Imam Termizi International Scientific Research Centers, as well as the Academy of Islamic Sciences and the Tashkent Islamic Institute named after Imam Bukhari, are bright manifestations of consistent state policy in preserving historical memory, developing fundamental science, and strengthening humanitarian cooperation.
In the new Uzbekistan, elevating the value of the individual and reliably protecting legitimate interests has become a priority direction of state policy. Today, the consumer has broad legal opportunities to appeal, restore justice, and receive compensation for damages if their rights are violated.
In the city of Zarafshan, a citizen concluded a sales contract for a two-room apartment with a construction company for a total amount of 295 million sums, having paid 136 million sums. However, because the construction work was performed poorly and the apartment was not handed over on schedule, the consumer demanded the cancellation of the contract and the return of the deposited funds. Multiple appeals to the head of the construction company went unheeded.
Subsequently, the citizen turned to the Consumer Rights Protection Society of Zarafshan city. During an inspection conducted by the society's employees regarding this complaint, the arguments presented by the citizen were confirmed. Since reaching a mutually acceptable solution between the parties proved impossible, the society filed a lawsuit in court, defending the consumer's legitimate interests.
The court reviewed the case from all sides and fully satisfied the claims of the lawsuit. According to the court's decision, the construction firm is obliged to return the sum of 136 million sums to the consumer, which he paid. As a result, these funds were fully recovered, and the citizen's violated rights were restored.
The consumer protection system demonstrates effectiveness not only through judicial proceedings but also through the prompt examination of complaints and dispute resolution through mutual agreement.
Citizen A.E., residing in the Mustaqillik Mahalla, Nurota District, purchased 165 sheets of slate for 7 million 590 thousand sums for his house. Nevertheless, after covering the roof, it began to leak during the rain, and it was established that the product quality did not meet the required level. After appeals to the seller yielded no positive results, the consumer turned to the Consumer Rights Protection Society of Nurota District.
The society's specialists studied the situation and explained the entrepreneur the current legislative norms. As a result of the legal actions taken, all defective slate sheets in the citizen's house were replaced with new ones.
Such examples clearly demonstrate the practical effectiveness of the legal reforms being carried out in the country. Most importantly, citizens' confidence in defending their rights, relying on the law, and achieving justice is constantly strengthening.
Parents planning to enroll their child in the 1st grade ahead of the new academic year often wonder which school their place of residence is linked to and what the procedure for applying to other schools is.
According to the current procedure, microdistricts for general education schools are established by a resolution of each district and city administration. Residential buildings, streets, and blocks are assigned to specific schools.
Citizens can easily find out which school microdistrict their residence belongs to by logging into the electronic platform my.maktab.uz and entering information about their place of residence.
Even if an online application was submitted according to the student's microdistrict, if there are available places at the school closest to the place of residence, it is possible to apply for enrollment in a school outside the microdistrict via the my.maktab.uz platform after August 1st.
If the student is enrolled in this school based on the availability of places, the initially submitted application according to the microdistrict must be automatically canceled by the system and transferred to the newly selected school.
Therefore, parents are advised to regularly monitor the data on the electronic platform and adhere to the established deadlines during the enrollment process.
