New building of Al Biruni library opens
TASHKENT: Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tareq al Said inaugurated the new building of Abu Al Rayhan al Biruni Library in Tashkent on Thursday in the presence of Abdulla Aripov, Prime Minister Uzbekistan.
The library building was constructed with the royal grant of His Majesty the Sultan in recognition of the contributions of scholars who played a great role in the service of religion, jurisprudence, history, astronomy, mathematics, algebra and other sciences. The library includes many cultural treasures, old manuscripts and important Islamic and historic documents. The library is named after the scholar Abu Al Rayhan al Biruni who mastered philosophy, physics, chemistry, astronomy, history, mathematics and other subjects.
HH Sayyid Haitham unveiled the commemorative plaque to mark the opening of the building, then they toured the archives hall, reading room, photography and copying room, laboratory and restoration room.
They also viewed the institute’s valuable cultural and scientific contents and the educational and research services it provides researchers, scholars and visitors.
HH Sayyid Haitham for and the attendees were briefed by a presentation on the modern technologies in the new building of the library.
He praised His Majesty the Sultan’s wisdom to build this edifice aimed at achieving scientific progress.
It also serves the researchers in the field of Islamic heritage.
Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed al Salmy, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, said that over the past four decades, His Majesty the Sultan has shown a great interest in promoting peace and understanding through patronising a number of initiatives in the East and West.
He said His Majesty sought to make the Omani Renaissance a message for scientific progress across various cities in the world. He noted that His Majesty the Sultan’s scientific chairs as well as cultural and dialogue research centres are good proof for this.
The Chairman of Uzbek Science Academy delivered a speech where he expressed the thanks of the Uzbek government and people to His Majesty the Sultan for building this great building, which will play a key role in protecting Islamic heritage.