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Turkmen football club ‘Arkadag’ has learnt the dates of its AFC Champions League 2 matches
20.08.2026The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has published the fixture list for the group stage of the 2026/27 AFC Champions League 2. ‘Arkadag’s opponents in Group B are ‘Al-Jazira’ (UAE), ‘Gol Gohar’ (Iran) and ‘Al-Muharraq’ (Bahrain), according to the news website Turkmenportal. The Turkmen club will begin the group stage on 15 September with a home match against ‘Al-Muharraq’, kicking off at 18:45 Ashgabat time. On 14 October, ‘Arkadag’ will play away against ‘Al-Jazira’. The matches against ‘Gol Gohar’ will take place on 28 October and 4 November: as the Iranian club is technically hosting its opponents on neutral ground, the first match will be held in Tajikistan and the return leg in Turkmenistan. The group stage will conclude with matches against ‘Al-Muharraq’ on 25 November and ‘Al-Jazira’ on 9 December. ‘Arkadag’ will play their home matches at their 10,000-capacity stadium in the city of Arkadag. ‘Arkadag’s fixture list in Group B: Round 1, 15 September, 18:45 – ‘Arkadag’ vs ‘Al-Muharraq’ Round 2, 14 October, 20:00 – ‘Al-Jazira’ vs ‘Arkadag’ Round 3, 28 October, 18:45 – ‘Gol Gohar’ vs ‘Arkadag’ Round 4, 4 November, 18:45 – ‘Arkadag’ vs ‘Gol Gohar’ Round 5, 25 November, 19:00 – ‘Al-Muharraq’ vs ‘Arkadag’ Round 6, 9 December, 18:45 – ‘Arkadag’ vs ‘Al-Jazira’
The Turkmenistan national wrestling team is set to travel to Bratislava
20.08.2026Three members of the Turkmenistan national freestyle wrestling team will compete at the World Junior (U20) Championships, which begin on 20 August in Bratislava (Slovakia). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal. The national team comprises Azatberdi Ashirgulyev (up to 61 kg), Alp Arslan Begenjov (up to 86 kg) and Dovletgeldi Myradov (up to 92 kg). The tournament is organised by United World Wrestling (UWW). Matches featuring the Turkmen athletes will be broadcast live on the ‘Belet’ platform. The broadcast will begin at 13:30 Ashgabat time.
Registration has opened for the CIET 2026 International Conference and Exhibition
20.08.2026Registration is now open for the CIET 2026 International Conference and Exhibition ‘Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan’. The forum will take place on 3–5 November in Ashgabat. This was reported by the online publication ‘Business Turkmenistan’. The conference will be attended by representatives of government departments, investors, financial institutions, foreign companies, contractors, technology suppliers and industry experts. Last year, the forum brought together more than 500 delegates from over 50 countries. The main themes of CIET 2026 will be construction, industrial modernisation, the chemical and petrochemical sectors, energy, transport, infrastructure, digitalisation and smart technologies. Project financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships, will also be discussed. Business meetings in both B2G and B2B formats are planned for participants with government bodies, enterprises and private companies in Turkmenistan. An international exhibition of equipment, technologies, building materials and industrial solutions will run in parallel. The forum will be held under the motto ‘Innovation • Investment • Growth’ and will focus on attracting foreign investment, technology and engineering expertise to Turkmenistan’s priority projects.
‘Türkmengeologiýa’ is stepping up its search for new gas fields
20.08.2026The State Corporation ‘Türkmengeologiýa’ is carrying out exploration and production drilling at oil and gas fields in various regions of Turkmenistan. The main focus is on the search for low-sulphur natural gas, according to the online news site AsmanNews. The work is being carried out as part of the ‘Programme for the Development of Turkmenistan’s Oil and Gas Industry for the period up to 2030’. Exploratory drilling for oil and gas is being carried out by specialised oil and gas exploration expeditions of the State Corporation ‘Türkmengeologiýa’. Strengthening the corporation’s material and technical base remains one of the priorities. Alongside the discovery of new fields, the sector is developing previously identified deposits, bringing them into production and increasing oil and gas output. This year marks the 20th anniversary of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the People’s Republic of China in the oil and gas sector. The fourth phase of the ‘Galkynyş’ field development has also commenced, involving the creation of facilities to process 10 billion cubic metres of marketable gas per year, as well as the drilling and commissioning of new gas wells. Geological exploration work continues in the sector using modern equipment and digital technologies, whilst cooperation with foreign oil and gas companies is expanding and investment is being attracted.
New gas fields in Turkmenistan are producing commercial volumes of gas
20.08.2026Turkmenistan’s oil and gas industry continues to increase hydrocarbon production and develop new fields. New commercial natural gas flows have been achieved both at fields in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea and in regions across the country, according to the online news site AsmanNews. Production well No. A8 at the ‘Magtymguly’ field is yielding a flow of over 1.3 million cubic metres of natural gas and around 130 tonnes of gas condensate per day. The well, which is 4,981 metres deep, was drilled in the ‘Block 1’ contract area under the Production Sharing Agreement between ‘Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd.’ and the State Concern ‘Türkmennebit’. Work on developing the field is currently ongoing. Over 30 years of cooperation in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea and the coastal zone, five modern platforms have been constructed and around 40 exploration, appraisal and production wells have been drilled. Joint production has exceeded 44 billion cubic metres of gas and 16 million tonnes of liquid hydrocarbons. The new phase envisages the development of offshore blocks 19 and 20, as well as the conduct of 2D seismic surveys on blocks 11, 12, 13 and 14. New gas inflows have also been recorded at fields in the regions. In the Mary velayat, at well No. 04 of the ‘Ýylan’ field, a daily inflow of methane gas in excess of 700,000 cubic metres was recorded. At well No. 265 of the ‘Çemmerli’ field in the Central Karakum gas condensate complex, at a depth of 1,200 metres, a commercial gas flow of 150,000–200,000 cubic metres per day was achieved. These results reflect the ongoing development of gas fields and the expansion of drilling operations in Turkmenistan’s oil and gas sector.
A student from Turkmenistan has won the DAAD programme
20.08.2026Aynur Dovletyarova, a third-year student at the Faculty of International Relations of the Institute of International Relations under the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, has been awarded a scholarship under the ‘Hochschulsommerkurse’ programme run by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). This was reported by the press office of the Institute of International Relations under the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan. As part of the programme, the Turkmen student undertook a one-month summer language course in German at B2 level at the Goethe-Institut in Bonn. The programme brought together young participants from various countries. The course included lessons on grammar and conversational skills, academic writing and the coherent presentation of ideas. Participants also studied Germany’s socio-political structure, its economy, cultural heritage and role in international relations. The programme included excursions to historical sites, museums and cultural centres. Interacting with participants from different countries helped to develop language skills and foster international connections. According to Aynur Dovletyarova, the experience she gained will form part of her future professional and academic career.
The President of Turkmenistan inspected the modernisation work at the ‘Arçman’ health resort
20.08.2026On 19 August, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, visited the ‘Arçman’ sanatorium in the Baherden etrap of the Ahal velayat. The Head of State inspected the progress of construction work on the new complex and the modernisation of existing facilities. The work is in its final stages, according to the TDH news agency. The Minister of Health and Medical Industry, M. Gayipov, reported on the condition of the facilities, their equipment and improvements. The Head of State was presented with plans for the new 400-bed sanatorium building, the modernised ‘A’ and ‘B’ blocks, as well as the canteen, herbal bar, a tea house, a 300-seat conference hall, a drinking fountain, children’s playrooms, a gym, a balneotherapy block and a four-storey car park. Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed the designs, made the necessary adjustments and instructed that the work be completed within the set deadlines whilst meeting quality requirements. The President of Turkmenistan also ordered that closer supervision be exercised over the complex’s preparation for commissioning, which is scheduled for this year and will coincide with Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers’ Day. The Head of State emphasised the importance of landscape design and the preservation of the ecological environment on the sanatorium’s grounds. Specific instructions concerned the effective utilisation of ‘Arçman’s’ health and wellness potential, scientific research into the reserves of therapeutic water, the professional development of medical staff and the introduction of digital technologies. The President of Turkmenistan also inspected the treatment rooms and guest rooms in the new building. Particular attention was paid to modern medical equipment, diagnostics and the quality of services. The sanatorium features treatment rooms for mineral water therapy, hydrotherapy, halotherapy and aromatherapy, various types of baths, including a hammam, as well as fitness centres and a children’s playroom. At the drinking fountain, the Head of State instructed that doctors’ consultations be organised regularly on the correct use of mineral water, including its temperature and recommended intake levels. Serdar Berdimuhamedov also instructed that comfortable conditions be provided for holidaymakers, including the improvement of the grounds, opportunities for walks and physical exercise, and the proper organisation of parking facilities. He recommended that particular attention be paid to the quality of the sanatorium’s services during periods of increased visitor numbers.
The ‘Körpeje’ drilling team has brought three productive wells into operation
20.08.2026Since the start of the year, specialists from the ‘Körpeje’ Drilling Operations Department of the State Concern ‘Türkmennebit’ have drilled 11,994 metres through rock and brought three new productive wells into operation. This was reported by the online news site AsmanNews. The drilling teams are continuing to explore and develop new reservoirs, working in promising areas and at deep levels. All three wells are production wells and have been handed over to the ‘Gumdagnebit’ Oil and Gas Production Department. Commercial oil flow has been achieved at the sites.
A training course for leading medical specialists is taking place in Ashgabat
20.08.2026On 19 August, a three-day training course entitled ‘Gender-Responsive Approach in Healthcare’ began in Ashgabat for 30 leading medical specialists from all regions of Turkmenistan. The event was organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), according to the news website Turkmenportal. Participants in the training include chief general practitioners, obstetricians and gynaecologists, and specialists in reproductive health and family medicine from five velayats, Ashgabat and the city of Arkadag. The training aims to develop skills in applying gender-sensitive and rights-based approaches when providing healthcare. Participants are learning methods of gender-sensitive communication, reducing stigma and discrimination, and ensuring equal access to high-quality healthcare services. The training is being conducted as part of a joint initiative between UNDP and UNFPA to support inclusive and people-centred healthcare services. The programme has been developed in line with the recommendations of the 2024 assessment of community participation, human rights and gender aspects in the context of tuberculosis in Turkmenistan. The initiative also provides support to the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan in strengthening the national health system.
The Tajik Foreign Affairs Minister has arrived in Ashgabat
20.08.2026A delegation from Tajikistan, led by Foreign Affairs Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin, has arrived in Ashgabat for a three-day visit. The main purpose of the visit is to hold political consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries, according to IIC of Turkmenistan. On the first day, the delegation visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan and viewed the exhibition at the ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ international trade fair. The Tajik delegation also laid flowers at the Monument to Independence of Turkmenistan and at the monument to the Tajik poet and thinker Sayido Nasafiy in the ‘Magtymguly Pyragy’ cultural and park complex. The programme of the visit included a tour of the Ashgabat International Equestrian Sports Complex. The Tajik delegation will remain in Ashgabat until 21 August.
Projects by the Iranian Cultural Centre were presented at the ‘Kids Expo’ in Ashgabat
20.08.2026The ‘Kids Expo: Everything for Children’ international exhibition and fair is taking place at the Turkmenistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, bringing together educational centres and organisations working in the field of child development. The Cultural Centre attached to the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has set up its own stand at the exhibition, according to the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The Centre runs Persian language courses, classes in calligraphy and the visual arts, as well as academic, educational and creative events. Its library houses works by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in Persian, the poetry of Magtymguly Pyragy, as well as translated Iranian and Turkmen folk tales. Among the most popular publications are a Persian-Turkmen dictionary and a collection of recipes for traditional Iranian cuisine. The Cultural Centre’s activities are aimed at developing humanitarian and friendly ties between Turkmenistan and Iran.
Participants from Turkmenistan won prizes in the ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’ quiz
20.08.2026Five participants from Turkmenistan were among the prize-winners in a special edition of the international quiz ‘Bharat Ko Janiye’, dedicated to the history, culture, traditions and modern development of India. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan. The quiz aims to broaden knowledge of India amongst an international audience. Its questions cover the country’s economy, science, culture and historical heritage. The prize-winners from Turkmenistan were presented with certificates and commemorative awards. The ceremony took place as part of the events marking the 80th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of India.
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