The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan has initiated the UNESCO – Uzbekistan International Award in recognition of the renowned scholar Abu Rayhon Beruni and to stimulate the spread of inclusive ethics, cultural variety, and artificial intelligence on a worldwide level. In addition, the President has also endorsed a plan to host a grand celebration of the 1050th anniversary of Abu Rayhon Beruni’s birth, which will be held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France from September 4-8, 2023. This event will include a collection of reproductions of rare manuscripts from libraries around the world, as well as a performance from the State Philharmonic of Uzbekistan.UzA