The National Leader of the Turkmen people held a working meeting in the city of Arkadag, an international business forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of cooperation with Visa is being held in Turkmenistan, construction of four residential buildings will begin in the city of Turkmenbashy and other news
Turkmenistan
2. During the trip, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stopped at the roundabout of Akhan and Kopetdag avenues. Having familiarized himself with the progress of the construction of the roundabout and the monument in its center, the National Leader of the Turkmen people noted the appropriateness of naming it Taýçanak. The horse personifies the fulfillment of desires, and the rider who saddles it will have a bright road.
3. On November 27, the International Business Forum “Visa Payment Technologies Forum: 30 Years of Innovation and Digital Transformation in Central Asia and Turkmenistan” kicked off in Ashgabat. The event is attended by about 100 delegates from various countries. Key figures in the financial sector, including the Chairman of the Board of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Vice President of “Visa”, spoke at the plenary session. In their reports, they emphasized the importance of digitalization and the introduction of innovative technologies in the banking system of the region.
4. Four 4-storey buildings with 40 apartments each will be built along Ruhnama street in Turkmenbashy city, Balkan velayat, Turkmenistan. The President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution authorizing the Türkmennebit State Concern to conclude a contract with Iner Economic Company for the design and construction of these buildings with the development of adjacent territories. Construction work is scheduled to begin in November of this year and the facilities will be fully operational in November 2026.
5. Teachers of the Naberezhnye Chelny State Pedagogical University in Ashgabat visited the Joint Turkmen-Russian Secondary School named after Pushkin. The guests took part in the award ceremony for the school's students - winners of international Olympiads. For students of grades 5-8, NSPU teachers held master classes on the works of Pushkin, Lermontov and Glinka. A scientific and methodological seminar on working with gifted children was also held for the school's teachers.
6. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France Maksat Charyev met with the President and founder of the Crans Montana Forum and the World Diplomatic Academy Jean-Paul Carteron. During the meeting, possible areas of cooperation were discussed. Carteron expressed interest in organizing a prestigious international forum in Ashgabat.
7. The International Conference on Sustainable Transport ITTC 2024 continues in Ashgabat, the second day of which was devoted to the discussion of innovative transport solutions and logistics strategies. During the sessions, participants discussed the prospects for the development of transport corridors, digitalization of logistics, innovative technologies in the transport industry and the role of transport in the context of climate change. Particular attention was paid to the issues of electromobility, autonomous vehicles and reducing the carbon footprint.
World
8. The drama “Slumdog Millionaire”, which captivated viewers around the world, has once again attracted the attention of filmmakers. Bridge7 has acquired the rights to create a full-length sequel and a TV series based on the original story. The new projects promise to present viewers with a “fresh chapter in the adventures” of the main character, Jamal.
Sport
9. “Altyn Asyr” will host Iraqi “Air Force” today in a match of the fifth round of the group stage of the second AFC Champions League. The match will take place at the “Ashgabat” stadium and will start at 19:00 local time. Admission is free. The teams previously met in the first round of the group stage. “Air Force” won in Baghdad, the game ended with a score of 2:1. “Altyn Asyr” is in fourth place in group “B”, having scored zero points in four matches. “Air Force” is in third place with six points.
10. “Arkadag”, thanks to a hat-trick by Didar Durdyev, beat “Kopetdag” in an away match of the 31st round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship. The match, held in Ashgabat, ended with a score of 8:0 in favor of the guests. Thanks to this victory, “Arkadag” strengthened its leadership in the standings, gaining 84 points. The winning streak of the club from the “smart” city in the Turkmenistan Championship has reached 52 matches. In other matches of the round, “Ahal” beat “Nebitchi” 2:0 at home, and “Shagadam” won a minimal victory over “Merv” away.
