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30 Aug. 08:37

International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs to Open in Ashgabat on September 1

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The International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs is set to open in Ashgabat on September 1, coinciding with the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. This was announced by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, where the government’s performance for the first eight months of 2025 was reviewed.

The President emphasized the strategic importance of the new university for the country’s development and invited Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to attend the opening ceremony.

The university's inauguration will be part of nationwide celebrations marking the start of the academic year. On the same day, a new academic building of the State Energy Institute will open in the city of Mary, along with new schools and kindergartens across the country.

These developments reflect Turkmenistan’s consistent socio-economic progress. In the first eight months of 2025, GDP growth reached 6.3%, and numerous industrial and social infrastructure projects were completed under national development programs.

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Students from Turkmenistan win UNESCO regional competition

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School students from Turkmenistan have been recognized among the winners of the UNESCO regional competition titled “The Art of Equal Opportunities: Sport and Artificial Intelligence.” The award-winning participants — Gozel Tachgulyyeva, Jennet Nurmuhammedova, and Arzuw Orazova — represented Specialized School No. 24 for Gifted Youth in Mary, a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network in Turkmenistan.

The competition, designed for young people across Central Asia, was organized by the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty in partnership with the National Federation of UNESCO Clubs of Kazakhstan, the British Embassy in Astana, and the Association of UNESCO Clubs of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Participants submitted creative works in two categories: “Women and Artificial Intelligence” and “Women in the World of Sport.” Following evaluation, 25 outstanding works by artists under the age of 18 from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan were selected.

The Turkmenistan team’s mentor, teacher Jeren Badyyeva, received a special certificate in recognition of her pedagogical guidance and contribution to the preparation of the students.

The final exhibition showcasing the top 25 entries was held in Almaty from December 3 to 8, featuring selected works from young participants, including those from Turkmenistan. All winners were awarded certificates and commemorative gifts.