The Managing Director of Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation, Mr Sali Shahsivari, participated in an international scientific conference held at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Paris, on 8 October 2026, under the title “The Legacy of the Timurid Era and the Dialogue of Civilizations”.
The event organised jointly by the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, the Association for the Art and History of the Timurids, and the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in France, celebrated the remarkable intellectual, scientific, artistic and cultural achievements of the Timurid era.
During the event, Mr Shahsivari delivered a presentation entitled “The Timurid Era: Central Asia's Age of Intellectual Splendor”, highlighting the extraordinary contributions of the Timurid period to the advancement of science, education, culture and world civilisation. His presentation emphasised the significance of Central Asia as a major centre of intellectual and cultural exchange, where scholarship, artistic creativity and scientific innovation flourished, leaving an enduring legacy for humanity.
The programme brought together scholars, researchers and international experts and featured presentations, an exhibition of unique manuscripts and historical artefacts from the Timurid era, and a thematic film screening showcasing the period's rich cultural and intellectual heritage.
The event also underscored the importance of preserving and promoting this shared civilisational heritage as a foundation for mutual understanding, intercultural dialogue and international scholarly cooperation.
Mr Shahsivari's participation reaffirmed Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation's longstanding commitment to preserving and promoting Islamic written heritage, strengthening international academic partnerships, and fostering civilisational dialogue and cooperation. It also provided a valuable opportunity to further develop relations with Uzbek academic and cultural institutions and explore avenues for future collaboration in manuscript studies, heritage preservation and scholarly research.
