'It risks becoming a Venice in the desert': The dark side of Uzbekistan's tourism boom
The Uzbekistan government is on an ambitious tourism drive – but is sparring with heritage experts over how to protect its ...
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Tashkent – Open-Air Museum of Masterpieces of Islamic Architecture
The Al Jazeera Media Network in Doha has published an article titled “Tashkent – an open museum of masterpieces of Islamic architecture in Central Asia ... and the Hazrati Imam Mosque. Festive prayers ...
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The Breathtaking Central Asian Country Whose Glorious Architecture Rivals Renaissance Italy
However, Uzbekistan, a landlocked country in Central Asia, also boasts some of ... all left their mark in the area. Tashkent is the metropolitan capital and the best starting point for exploring ...
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On the Silk Road: Exploring Uzbekistan via escorted tour
The operator has witnessed a 30% year-on-year rise in bookings for the country this year, and on our condensed version of Regent’s 14-night Classic Uzbekistan tour, we experience its essence, from the ...
Tajik court issues long jail terms for attempted murder of top Muslim cleric
A court in Tajikistan has sentenced three men to prison sentences ranging from two to 26 years for attempting to kill the Central Asian republic's chief mufti last year, the head of the Supreme Court ...
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Oxford mosque stabbing: Man 'ran into' Rambo knife
Kane Khan was stabbed outside Oxford Central Mosque, off Manzil Way, on March 13 last year. It is alleged that Hassan Hussain, 25, was wielding the knife. READ MORE: Jail sentence for homeless ...
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Oxford mosque stabbing: Jury retire in attempted murder
Hassan Hussain, 25, is on trial at Oxford Crown Court accused of attempting to murder Kane Khan who was stabbed outside Oxford Central Mosque, off Manzil Way, on March 13 last year. Mr Khan ...
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See Mosul’s Historic Leaning Minaret Tower, Rebuilt After Destruction by ISIS
Eight years after the Iraqi city was left in ruins, Mosul’s rich multicultural heritage is slowly but surely beginning to flower again ...
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Tashkent to host Central Asian Subregional Conference on Maternal and Child Health
A key topic was organizing a subregional conference on maternal and child health for Central Asian countries, to be held in Tashkent with the support of the WHO. According to the Ministry of Health, ...
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After the Eaton Fire destroyed Altadena’s first mosque, its leaders focus on rebuilding
Now, all that remains of Masjid Al Taqwa — the first mosque in the Altadena-Pasadena area — are soot, ash and charred twisted skeletons of chairs. A sign proclaiming the mosque’s name stands ...
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Korea, Uzbekistan strengthen ties through shared history, artistic exchange
Just days after passing the bill, the fourth World Conference on Creative Economy, an international platform for policymakers and industry stakeholders to explore opportunities and challenges in ...