21.05.2026
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Ashgabat in Focus at the World Urban Forum: UN-Habitat Considers Opening Office in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat has entered the international spotlight in the field of sustainable urban development following remarks made during the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, where the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) announced that it is considering opening a project office in the Turkmen capital in the near future.
21.05.2026
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Turkmenistan and OpenAI Discussed Prospects for Cooperation on the Practical Application of AI in Education
As part of a working visit to London for the Education World Forum 2026, the delegation of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan continues to participate in thematic sessions, expert discussions, and bilateral meetings with international organizations and companies working in the fields of digital transformation, artificial intelligence, educational reform management, teacher training, and the evaluation of educational technologies.
20.05.2026
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Priority Aspects of a Healthy Lifestyle Discussed
In accordance with the Action Plan for Combating Tobacco Smoking, various events are being organized in Turkmenistan from May 1 to May 31, 2026. Among them was an informational and educational campaign held at the Center for Free Creativity, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among university students.
20.05.2026
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Exhibitions, Concerts, and Theater Performances to Be Held in the Capital in Honor of Ashgabat City Day
A large festive program will take place in the capital in honor of Ashgabat City Day, bringing together concerts, art exhibitions, and business meetings. Thematic forums and seminars will focus on the continuous progress of the country’s main city, its remarkable achievements in urban development and socio-economic life, as well as strategic development plans.
20.05.2026
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Turkmen Team Achieves Outstanding Results at an International Cyber Competition in Moscow
A team of students from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan delivered an outstanding performance in the final of the International Competition “Specialists for the Digital System: Creation of Design and Engineering Solutions in a Competitive Cyber Environment” held in the Russian Federation. Their achievement became another significant contribution to Turkmenistan’s growing list of international accomplishments.
20.05.2026
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A presentation on the outcomes of the Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum was held in Beijing
On May 20, 2026, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the People's Republic of China organized a presentation event in Beijing dedicated to the outcomes of the Turkmen-Chinese Business Forum and Exhibition held in Ashgabat in April this year.
20.05.2026
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The Second Half of the 2026 Turkmenistan Football Championship Has Begun
The second half of the Turkmenistan Higher League football championship kicked off with Round 8 matches held in Ashgabat, Balkanabat, and Mary.
20.05.2026
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Working meeting with representatives of UN agencies was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
On 20 May 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byshimova held a working meeting with representatives of UN agencies in Turkmenistan, particularly UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA.
20.05.2026
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Turkmenistan Remains Committed to Integration into the International Financial Monitoring System and the Creation of a Secure Economic Model
Ashgabat hosted the 5th Forum of Parliamentarians of the Member States of the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). This authoritative event was held within the framework of the 44th plenary meeting of the EAG and became an important platform for exchanging legislative experience.
20.05.2026
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Building a Resilient, Smart and Globally Connected Capital
The long-term development of Ashgabat as a resilient, smart and globally connected capital will be a key focus of the XXV Multi-sector International Exhibition and Conference White City Ashgabat 2026 (WCA 2026), scheduled for 24–25 May in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.