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17 Aug. 09:09

Oguljahan Atabayeva Reviews Construction Progress of Medical Cluster in Arkadag

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Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, visited the construction site of the "Arkadag Medisina Klasteri" medical complex in the city of Arkadag. The visit was covered by the "Watan" news program.

The complex is being built as part of Turkmenistan’s national health program "Saglyk." During her visit, Atabayeva also reviewed proposed design concepts for exhibition stands that will showcase the activities of the medical cluster and the Foundation at the international exhibition “Kids Expo: All for Children!”

Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of Arkadag, Dowran Orazov, provided a detailed update on the progress of construction, including the presentation of project documentation.

Atabayeva emphasized the importance of integrating international best practices and high standards in all projects in the city, including the medical cluster. She was also briefed on the upcoming products planned for release by the "Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment" enterprise.

She underlined the critical importance of ensuring high product quality, particularly for supporting the healthy development of children.

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24 Dec. 08:00

Official Days Off in Turkmenistan in 2026

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The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Turkmenistan has officially approved the work and rest schedule for 2026. In Turkmenistan, there will be a total of 12 official public holidays across all regions.

Workweek formats are as follows:

  • Five-day workweek — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (7 hours/day) — 40 hours

  • Six-day workweek (6 hours/day) — 36 hours

The public holidays in Turkmenistan in 2026 are:

  • January 1 — New Year

  • March 8 — International Women’s Day

  • March 20 — Oraza Bayram

  • March 21–22 — National Spring Holiday

  • May 18 — Constitution and State Flag Day of Turkmenistan

  • May 27–29 — Gurban Bayram

  • September 27 — Independence Day

  • October 6 — Day of Remembrance

  • December 12 — International Neutrality Day

On the workday preceding a public holiday, working hours are reduced by one hour. The same applies to night shifts, and in continuous production, the schedule is equivalent to a normal day. The average monthly working time is 166.9 hours for a 40-hour workweek and 150.5 hours for a 36-hour workweek. This ensures a balanced labor schedule throughout Turkmenistan in 2026.