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From April 14 to 16, 2026, the capital of Turkmenistan will, for the first time, host a major international tourism forum and exhibition, TurkmenTravel-2026. Representatives of global tourism organizations, airlines, and industry leaders will gather at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.
The agenda includes tourism digitalization, medical and educational travel routes, the hospitality industry, and new formats of international cooperation. Countries will present national pavilions showcasing their cultural and tourism potential.
The organizers are Talvas Yoly CJSC and Oguz Forum & Expo, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.
The main goal of the forum is to strengthen Ashgabat’s reputation as an attractive destination for travel, investment, and business dialogue at both regional and global levels.
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To mark the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, Health Center No. 1 in Mary, located along Oguzkhan Street, was officially reopened following a comprehensive structural renovation. The inauguration ceremony brought together regional administration officials, members of parliament and the Halk Maslahaty, healthcare specialists, community elders, and local students. Festive musical and theatrical performances by cultural groups and young talents added to the celebratory atmosphere.
The newly reconstructed two-story medical complex is outfitted with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, family medicine suites, bacteriological and physiotherapy departments, as well as specialized laboratories. Equipped with advanced European medical technology, the center offers a full suite of services including ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and endoscopy.
The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
Additionally, to boost mobile diagnostic capabilities in the region, a fully equipped "Mercedes-Benz" mobile medical unit featuring digital X-ray and fluorography technology was officially presented to the health center on behalf of the Head of State.
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