On September 10, within the framework of the Investment Forum and specialized exhibition, the International Conference and Exhibition on Attracting High Technologies and Innovations to the Economy of Turkmenistan “HI-TECH Turkmenistan 2024” began its work in the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan.

The two-day representative forum is intended to become a reflection of the successful steps of our Fatherland along the path of creation, steady economic growth and prosperity in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state.

As is known, in accordance with the Concept of Development of the Digital Economy, developed on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag, today in Turkmenistan, successfully integrating into the world economic space, advanced technologies are actively introduced into all spheres of life of the state and society.

This, in turn, attracts great attention from the world community, primarily representatives of foreign business circles interested in establishing mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmen partners.

A clear confirmation of this was the solid composition of the participants of the current forum, including domestic public and private structures, as well as leading companies of the world, in particular, manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech equipment, developers of advanced technologies and software from the Republic of Korea, China, the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Iran, Germany, the USA, Great Britain, Sweden, Malaysia, etc.

The exhibition organized by the joint efforts of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and the "Oguzabat" Economic Association became a platform for demonstrating manufactured products and provided services, discussing the possibilities of establishing long-term mutually beneficial cooperation.

The extensive exposition consists of several sectors, the names of which determine their thematic focus: Water-saving technologies; Financial technologies; Education technologies; Industrial technologies; Marketplaces; Ecology and sustainable development; Medicine and biotechnology; Smart city and construction; Transport and logistics; Agriculture and agricultural technologies; Energy and renewable energy sources; Information technology and digital transformation.

The participants were particularly interested in the stands dedicated to the development of software and IT services, software solutions for businesses and government agencies.

In addition to government agencies - ministries, departments, industry enterprises, over 50 private companies of the country placed their pavilions at the exhibition.

The discussion of the prospects for joint work on the further implementation of innovations continued within the framework of the international conference on attracting technologies and innovations to the economy of Turkmenistan, which opened in the afternoon.

The heads and responsible employees of educational and scientific institutions, rectors and faculty of higher educational institutions of the country, representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, as well as a number of foreign companies and specialized structures were invited to participate in the mutually interested dialogue.

As noted during the plenary session devoted to issues of economic development and investment potential of Turkmenistan, science and education, introduction of advanced technologies are the driving force of the ongoing large-scale work to strengthen the foundations of our sovereign state.

Modern scientific and technical achievements, knowledge and innovations serve as a guarantee of the country's further prosperity, modernization of the national economy and progress in all areas, strengthening the position of the neutral Fatherland in the world political, economic, scientific and cultural space.

Turkmenistan national team midfielder Teymur Chariyev shared details of his career and recent successes in an interview with the Turkmen Sporty newspaper.

Special attention in the conversation was paid to his performance for the "Abdysh-Ata" football club from the city of Kant, with which he became the champion of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2023.

“In my first year of playing for "Abdysh-Ata", I became the champion of the Kyrgyz Republic, which inspired me to new achievements,” Chariyev noted.

The footballer spoke about his path to professional sports, starting with childhood training in his hometown of Mary. He gratefully recalled his first coach Dmitry Gasanov, who instilled in him a love of football. Chariyev described in detail his experience playing for the Turkmen clubs "Energetik" and "Merv", and also spoke about his service in the army, where he continued to play sports, playing for the futsal team "Milli Goshun".

Speaking about his move to the Kyrgyz club, Chariyev noted the role of the Polish football agency Playsport in this transfer. He also shared his impressions of "Abdysh-Ata"s participation in the AFC Cup, where the team reached the semi-finals.

A special place in the interview was occupied by memories of playing for the national team of Turkmenistan. Chariyev spoke about his debut in 2022 and the highlights of playing for the youth team at the Asian Cup, including a goal against the Iranian team.

- Each match at the Asian Cup among youth teams under 23 in Uzbekistan left special memories. I am especially proud of the goal scored from a long distance against the Iranian team, one of the strongest teams on the continent, - the footballer shared.

In conclusion of the interview, Chariyev outlined his goals for the future: “Like any football player, my main goal is to constantly improve and make a significant contribution to the victories and achievements of the team I play for, especially the national team.”

Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan Ata Akmammedov took part in the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), which was held on September 8, 2024 in New Delhi, as stated in a statement by the NOC of Turkmenistan.

During the event, elections were held for the positions of the organization's management and regional vice-presidents, as well as members of the Executive Committee. Raja Randhir Singh from India was elected as the OCA President. In his speech, he emphasized the unity of the Asian sports community, stating: “Asia is one whole, one family”.

The Assembly also discussed important issues of sports development in the Asian region, including improving sports infrastructure, supporting inclusiveness and engaging youth.

A representative of Turkmenistan, Master of Sports of International Class Mayagozel Ekeeva took 6th place in the parapowerlifting tournament at the Paralympic Games in Paris, lifting 112 kg. The athlete competed in the weight category up to 86 kg, where 10 athletes competed for medals, olympics.com reports.

Tayana Medeiros from Brazil took first place with a result of 156 kg. Feifei Zheng from China, who holds the world record in this weight category (159 kg), took second place with a result of 155 kg. Alejandra Serrano from Chile won the bronze medal with a result of 134 kg.

Mayagozel Ekeeva already has significant achievements in her sports career. In 2008, at the Paralympic Games in Beijing, she took 7th place in the weight category up to 56 kg with a result of 82.5 kg. In 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, she took 5th place in the weight category up to 73 kg, lifting 105 kg. She also has bronze medals at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Paralympic Games and 5th place at the 2023 World Championships in Dubai.

The head of the Turkmen delegation, Takhir Shorakhanov, previously noted that the athlete's minimum goal is to enter the top five, and the maximum is to win a medal at the Paralympic Games.

The futsal players of the Turkmenistan national team drew 2-2 with the Saudi Arabian team in the first friendly match at the training camp in Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

The Football Federation of Turkmenistan informed the "GA" correspondent that the game took place at the "Sharjah Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club Indoor Hall" sports complex. The goals for our team were scored by Maksat Soltanov and Rovshen Orazmukhammedov.

Before the end of the training camp in the UAE, which will conclude on September 13, Yakub Ovezov's team will play two more friendly games. First, they will play against the French national team, which is preparing for the World Cup, and then against one of the UAE teams.

29 athletes and 6 coaches will represent Turkmenistan at the 5th World Nomad Games, which will start on September 8 in Astana, Kazakhstan. This was reported by the publication «Turkmenistan: Golden Age» with reference to the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports.

The World Nomad Games are the largest international competitions in ethnic sports, including national games of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. This year, about 4 thousand athletes from 100 countries will take part in the games, who will compete for 97 sets of medals in 21 sports, including horse racing, national wrestling, archery and traditional intellectual games.

The opening ceremony will be held on September 8 at the Astana Arena stadium, and the closing ceremony will take place on September 13 at the Kazanat Central Hippodrome. The games are aimed at developing the ethnosports and ethnocultural movement and have already been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, was presented with new international awards awarded to the city of Arkadag. This was reported by the information program "Watan".

On September 4 of this year, Arcade City was one of the largest cities at the international exhibition "World Smart City Expo 2024", held in Yang City, Republic of Korea. The awards were presented to cities and companies that stood out among the exhibitors in various categories. It should be especially noted that the city of Arkadag was the first among the participants to receive these awards.

Arkadag was awarded the following three awards at the World Exhibition of Smart Cities:

Award for success in the field of Smart cities (Smart City Excellence Award);

Award to a foreign "smart" city (Foreign City Award);

Award for significant contribution to the international exhibition "World Smart City Expo 2024" (WSCE 2024 Contribution Award).

Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan D.Orazov expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people for the historical events witnessed by the Turkmen delegation during a working trip to the Republic of Korea. He also said that the Arkadag pavilion at the international exhibition aroused great interest among all participants.

The national Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received this joyful news with special satisfaction and congratulated all residents of the city of Arkadag and the leaders of the new city on this significant event. He noted that this event is a pride for the whole country and the Turkmen people, and expressed special joy and pride for the success of the city of Arkadag in all aspects.

Young singers of their native Homeland!

I cordially congratulate you on participating in the final round of the television competition "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!", joyfully and solemnly held in our country in the year "The Storehouse of the Mind of Magtumguly Pragy"! I am sure that you will achieve great success in performing modern songs and music celebrating the rapid development of the world-renowned independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan, the happy and prosperous life of our united people!

In the era of the Rebirth of a new era of a powerful state, every day of the country is filled with solemn events. The large-scale state programs implemented in the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, as well as in all velayats, aimed at achieving high standards for the Motherland in all directions, consistently raise the standard of living of our happy people. Today, socio-cultural facilities, industrial and production complexes are being built and put into operation in the country, using the achievements of the digital system, innovative technologies and world experience, and new jobs are being created.

In the new historical time, the great transformations initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, are successfully continuing, and the face of the Motherland is changing beyond recognition.

Dear young artists of the country!

Currently, we attach great importance to the development of the cultural sphere at the global level, which plays a special role in increasing the creative potential of the country and the cultural identity of our people. Perfect culture is the spiritual pillar of the state.

Cultural values, national heritage, art and literature, brought to the present day by glorious ancestors, are widely known in the world. Our brave ancestors attached special importance to the indestructible power of art in educating the generation in the spirit of patriotism, humanism and integrity. Our songs and music, which are an integral part of the national art, have turned into a unique school for educating people of such qualities as good morals and love for the Motherland. Today, we regularly organize creative competitions in the country in order to develop the Turkmen musical art, enrich it with beautiful works and identify talented youth.

The holding of the TV contest "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!" within the framework of the competition among literary, cultural and artistic figures, young singers and gifted children for the award of the President of Turkmenistan "Türkmeniň Altyn asyry" contributes to the multiplication of love for the musical art and enthusiasm of young singers, improving their abilities. The 300th anniversary of the great thinker of the East, Magtumguly Pragy, widely celebrated in the year "The Storehouse of the Mind of Magtumguly Pragy", increases the importance of this competition.

The rich creative heritage of the great master of words, his deeply meaningful poems inspire talented young people to achieve high standards in the art of music and song.

Dear young singers!

The works of our famous composers such as Nuri Halmammedov, Danatar Ovezov, Veli Muhadov, Ashyr Kuliyev, Veli Ahmedov, Chari Nurimov, Aman Agajikov, Rejep Rejepov, Rejep Allayarov have made a great contribution to the development of Turkmen musical art. Songs and music that reveal the spiritual world of the nation, the grace and beauty of the nature of the Turkmen land, occupy a special place in the hearts of people.

Today, in our wonderful time, the works of young singers should inspire with their perfection and national flavor, as well as the work of popular Russian composers. We firmly believe that artists will perform songs that will resonate in people's hearts and give them inspiration, as well as vocalists will constantly improve their abilities and skills.

Young singers and singers!

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on your participation in the final round of the television competition "Ýaňlan, Diýarym!". I wish you further creative success in performing wonderful songs and music that are the decoration of our celebrations!

President of Turkmenistan 

Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has made changes to the licensing process for Turkmen football club, making it easier for them to participate in international competitions. Starting from the 2025/26 season, clubs that have received a license to participate in the Turkmenistan Premier League will automatically be permitted to participate in the AFC Challenge League without the need for an additional license, the FFT reports.

The Football Federation of Turkmenistan announced the start of the licensing process from October 1 for participation in the Turkmenistan Premier League of the 2025 season and the AFC competitions in the 2025/26 season.

However, to participate in higher-level tournaments such as the Elite Champions League and the AFC Champions League 2, clubs will still need to obtain a separate license.

The head coach of the Turkmenistan national football team Mergen Orazov held a meeting with the coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez in Lisbon. During the meeting, the coaches discussed the development trends of modern football and important aspects of the coaching profession.

Orazov's visit to Portugal is organized with the support of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan, AFC and UEFA. The purpose of the trip is to get acquainted with the training process of one of the leading European teams. The internship of the Turkmen coach will last until September 10.

The day before, Mergen Orazov attended the Nations League match between Portugal and Croatia, which ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of the hosts. This match became historic thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal, which became the 900th in the career of the Portuguese striker.

Roberto Martinez, who took over the Portugal national team in January 2023, has extensive coaching experience. Under his leadership, the Portuguese team reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Martinez previously worked with the Belgian national team, with whom he won bronze medals at the 2018 World Cup.

For the coach of the Turkmenistan national team, this internship is of particular importance ahead of the decisive qualifying round for the 2027 Asian Cup. The draw for the third qualifying round will take place on December 19, where the Turkmen team's opponents in the fight for a ticket to the final stage of the tournament will be determined.

The head coach of the Turkmenistan national football team, Mergen Orazov, arrived in Lisbon for an internship with the head coach of Portugal, Robert Martinez. As reported earlier, this opportunity was the result of cooperation between the FFT, AFC and UEFA.

Orazov will be present at the Portugal national team training camp, communicating with the coaching staff and observing the preparation for two matches. He has already met with Martinez and attended the team's training session.

Today, Portugal starts the UEFA Nations League with a match against Croatia in the first round. Orazov's internship will last in Lisbon until September 10, and he will also have time to attend the second round match of the Nations League, in which the Portuguese will host the Scotland team.

It is worth noting that 36-year-old Mergen Orazov will prepare the Turkmenistan national team for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying matches. The opponents of the Turkmenistan national team in the qualifying tournament will be known based on the results of the draw, which will take place at the end of autumn this year, and the matches of the first stage of the qualification will be held in the spring of 2025.

Forward of the football club «Altyn Asyr» Rovshengeldi Halmammedov was awarded the title of the best player of the championship of Turkmenistan for August. This was reported by the official website of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan (FFT).

Halmammedov fully deserved this title, having scored five times in four matches played by his team last month. In the 19th round of the Premier League, he scored two goals against «Merv», and also scored a double in the first quarterfinal match of the Turkmenistan Cup against the same team, becoming the only player to score two goals in the 2024 Turkmenistan Cup.

Rovshengeldi scored his fifth goal in August against «Arkadag» in the 20th round of the Premier League. Thus, he scored half of his eight goals this season after the summer break, entering the top 5 most productive players of the season.

The announcement of the best football player of the month is one of the new initiatives of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan. This tradition will be continued at the end of each month. Rovshengeldi Halmammedov entered the history of Turkmen football as the first player to receive the title of «Best Footballer of the Month».