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Singer Dowran Shammyev Ranks Among Top Three at Silk Way Star Music Competition
On September 20, Kazakhstan hosted the premiere of Silk Way Star, a major international music show featuring talented performers from 12 countries. Representing Turkmenistan is the well-known singer Dowran Shammyev, while Rasul Klychev, a Honored Artist of Turkmenistan, is part of the international jury.
In the debut episode, Shammyev performed his original song “Eşityäñmi olary” ("Do You Hear Them") and received 120 points, placing him in the top three contestants.
The episode’s leader was a participant from Malaysia with 126 points, followed by a singer from Uzbekistan with 122 points. The competition will continue over 9 more episodes, each lasting over 100 minutes.
The show features competitive tasks, cross-cultural duets, performances in multiple languages, and will culminate in a grand gala concert, where the winner of this multicultural format will be announced.
The final show airs live on November 22 on Jibek Joly and major channels of participating countries.
The winner will be chosen based on a combination of jury votes (50%) and public online voting (50%).
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Karaca Container Store Opens in Ashgabat
A new concept store of the Turkish brand Karaca — Karaca Container Store — has officially opened in Ashgabat. The store is located on G. Kuliyev Street, in the “Haýyrly Senagat” building.
The new retail format introduces an innovative approach to home shopping: no traditional showrooms or interior displays. All items are arranged on pallets and shelves, allowing customers to view the full assortment and take their purchases directly.
The store features more than 45 international brands, including complete Karaca collections — from tableware and kitchen accessories to home textiles, décor, and small appliances. This is the largest Karaca store in the CIS region and a unique space for those who value quality, practicality, and modern design.
The interior reflects a contemporary container-inspired aesthetic, with metal structures and functional layouts that emphasize the brand’s innovative spirit.
“Karaca Container Store is not just a new shop, it’s a new retail philosophy. We aim to make shopping fast, comfortable, and inspiring. Our mission is to provide quality products at affordable prices,” said representatives of Haýyrly Senagat, the official Karaca franchise owner in Turkmenistan.
Contact information: +993 71 800-103 /104, +993 12 753-757
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