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City of Arkadag Honored with EAPO’s Top Award for Innovation and Patent Development
17 Oct. 11:20Arkadag has received the prestigious V.I. Blinnikov Gold Medal from the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), recognizing the city’s outstanding contribution to innovation, invention, and intellectual property development.
The award ceremony took place on October 16 in Arkadag during the 47th session of the EAPO Administrative Council, which was held in Ashgabat with delegates from all eight member countries.
Before the event, foreign guests toured the city’s advanced infrastructure and noted its cutting-edge architecture and technological integration. EAPO President Grigory Ivliev highlighted Arkadag as a model of how modern technology can shape urban life, from smart utilities and transportation to energy systems and public safety.
Initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the city serves as a testing ground for patented technologies and innovative solutions, earning global recognition.
The Gold Medal, named after EAPO’s founding figure V.I. Blinnikov, was presented to Deryageldi Orazov, Chairman of the State Committee overseeing the city’s construction.
Additionally, the EAPO announced its accession to the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement during the session, paving the way for easier international protection of industrial designs for inventors across its member states.
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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat
Today in 08:38In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.
The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.
Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.
During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.
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