Today President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received re-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates Ahmed Alhay Hamad Hamis Alhameli who handed his credentials to the head of the state. Having expressed sincere gratitude for the given time, the diplomat conveyed to the leader of the nation warm greetings and best regards from the President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and members of the family of Sheikhs of the United...

Specialists of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry and the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan continue to get acquainted with WHO recommendations on ensuring safety and prevention measures in educational institutions. Jointly organized by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, UNICEF and UNESCO, the Third High-level meeting on schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic discussed effective and safe schooling practices for the next academic year and risk-mitigation measures that should be impl...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest World Economic Outlook report presenting global and regional economic growth projections, Sputnik Tajikistan reports.   In particular, global economic growth is projected at around 6 percent in 2021. Growth forecasts for the Middle East and Central Asia region have been revised upwards, although more modest growth rates are expected than those for the global economy. IMF experts estimate that GDP in the region will rise by 4 per...

The dutar, which literally translates as ‘two strings’, is an integral part of the Turkmen nation’s centuries-old music. No celebration, be it a wedding or a public holiday, is complete without performances by folk musicians (bagshis). Bagshis have always been held in great reverence and respect and their names have been the subject of legend. They themselves cherished their instruments and took tender care of them. Dutars were much treasured possessions kept in special soft fabric cases, and...

Enterprises of the Textile Ministry of Turkmenistan have been producing a wide range of uniforms for students. The entire ‘collection’ of school outfits will have been prepared ahead of school bazars, which traditionally open on August 1. The sector’s leading enterprises - Ashgabat-based garment factories - were the first to start the work. The Altyn Asyr Factory is making boys’ uniforms: suits, trousers and neckties. Girls’ clothes are being sewn at the capital’s oldest Bakhar Factory. Hundr...

Today President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has accepted re-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Turkmenistan Saeed bin Osman Sweid who handed his credentials. Having expressed his deep gratitude for the given time for personal meeting, the diplomat conveyed to the head of the Turkmen state warm words of greeting from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Turkmen lea...

Turkmen athlete Kristina Shermetova ranks among six strongest weightlifters in the up to 55 kg weight category at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Representatives of 14 countries competed for medals in this group. Our compatriot lifted 190 kg in Snatch. In Clean & Jerk, the 28-year-old student of Umurbek Bazarbayev used two of three competition rounds, lifting first 111 kg, and then 115 kg. In the final attempt, she failed to lift 117 kg. Three-time world champion Zulfiya Chinshanlo (Kazakhstan...