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Winners of the ‘Digital Solution’ competition at ‘Türkmentel–2025’ announced
14.11.2025The award ceremony for the winners of the ‘Digital Solution-2025’ competition was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan as part of the closing ceremony of the 18th International Exhibition and Scientific Conference ‘Türkmentel-2025’, one of the main industry events in the field of telecommunications and information technology in the country. This was reported by IIC. The participants' works were evaluated according to a number of criteria, including the relevance and innovativeness of the solutions, economic efficiency, ease of use, design quality, and the availability of source code. Both individual developers and teams of up to three people participated in the competition. As a result of the competition, 42 participants were recognised in seven categories: 7 first places, 14 second places and 21 third places were awarded. The winners received plasma TVs and laptops as prizes. The runners-up were awarded laptops, and those who took third place were awarded tablets. All winners were also awarded corresponding diplomas.
Final day of the forum: Turkmenistan focuses on digital transformation
14.11.2025Today is the final, third day of the major International Exhibitions ‘Türkmentel–2025’ and ‘International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2025’, held jointly at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. This was reported by IIC. The central event of the day was a seminar organised by the International Telecommunication Union on the topic ‘Digital Transformation of Public Administration: From Digital Registers to the Introduction of Artificial Intelligence.’ The discussion of global trends and practices in the field of e-Government confirmed Turkmenistan's focus on modernising public administration and actively implementing advanced digital solutions. The winners of the ‘Digital Solution – 2025’ innovative projects competition will be announced in the final part of the forum. The competition is aimed at stimulating the development of the national IT ecosystem and supporting young professionals, and its key areas cover artificial intelligence, robotics, the concept of a ‘smart’ city, digital medicine and e-Education. The joint holding of two major exhibitions for the first time in this format attracted more than 80 companies from dozens of countries and confirmed the growing status of Turkmenistan as an important regional hub in the fields of digital technologies, telecommunications and transport and logistics solutions.
Young Turkmen developers declared themselves at the 2025 Startup Forum
14.11.2025A panel discussion, which was held as part of the International Startup Forum 2025, became a key platform for discussing the future of IT entrepreneurship in the region. This was reported by the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Experts from Turkmenistan and Central Asian countries focused on systemic issues that determine the growth of the technological ecosystem. The discussion centred on improving the legal and regulatory conditions for business, training and retaining personnel, expanding access to investment for early-stage startups, and creating effective tools for state and private venture funds. The participants were particularly interested in the presentation by Perman Annamammedov, co-founder of the KinesteX startup. At the age of 24, he has already implemented a project that has become a notable example of the potential of young IT entrepreneurs in Turkmenistan. The team has developed an innovative fitness app based on fast artificial intelligence. Its goal is to support users who strive for regular training and a healthy lifestyle. The built-in AI assistant works like a personal trainer: it analyses movement technique in real time through a smartphone camera, gives recommendations on how to adjust exercises, provides nutrition advice and helps reduce the risk of injury. The key focus is on motivation and sustainable habits. The project's financial results confirm its success: after the latest round of venture capital investment, KinesteX's valuation reached $8 million — a significant figure for a startup with only three years of history.
Boeing representative emphasised Turkmenistan's progressive approach to aviation development
14.11.2025Turkmenistan remains one of the regional leaders in the introduction of modern aviation technology and demonstrates a strategic approach to the development of civil aviation. This was stated by Boeing Commercial Sales Director Pavel Chichko, speaking at the International Conference ‘International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2025’ (ITTC–2025), according to Turkmenportal. According to him, Turkmenistan is consistently setting high standards for the industry, not only developing a modern aircraft fleet and airport infrastructure, but also expanding the routes of the national carrier. The Boeing representative recalled that the company's cooperation with the national airline of Turkmenistan has been going on for several decades. ‘There is currently a firm order for the delivery of Boeing 737s, which will be an important element in the renewal of the narrow-body aircraft fleet,’ he said, adding that the company is ready to consider expanding its fleet of wide-body aircraft for long-haul flights.
‘Türkmentel-2025’ highlights Turkmenistan's progress in the digital sphere
14.11.2025Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Doreen Bogdan-Martin, speaking at the 18th International Exhibition and Scientific Conference ‘Türkmentel–2025’ and the forum ‘International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development – 2025’ in Ashgabat, noted Turkmenistan's contribution to the formation of the foundations of a hyper-connected world. This was reported by TerraNews. She emphasised that the country has made significant progress in the development of digital infrastructure, and that the 5G communication standard has been introduced in the ‘smart’ city of Arkadag, allowing for the integration of digital services and modern technological solutions. Speaking about the global agenda, Bogdan-Martin noted that bridging the digital divide and achieving universal connectivity will require significant effort and will likely take until 2030. The ITU Head also highlighted the importance of ‘Türkmentel–2025’ as an international platform for sharing experiences and strengthening partnerships. ‘The forum creates opportunities to join forces and adopt best practices on the path to common goals,’ she emphasised.
Ashgabat presents its digital transformation strategy on the international stage
14.11.2025Turkmenistan considers digitalisation to be one of the key drivers of national development and is consistently implementing major projects to modernise the telecommunications sector. This was stated by Minister of Communications Hajymyrat Hudaygulyev, speaking at the International Startup Forum organised as part of the ‘Türkmentel–2025’ conference. This was reported by Turkmenportal. According to the minister, digital transformation is enshrined as a key area of state policy. Hajymyrat Hudaygulyev outlined the main priorities of the digital agenda: Infrastructure: modernisation of the telecommunications network, participation in international projects to create digital transit corridors, expansion of the use of the ‘TürkmenÄlem52E’ satellite to improve Internet access in remote regions. Digital services: introduction of modern digital platforms in education, healthcare and public administration. Human capital and inclusion: training of specialists in the field of ICT and AI through educational programmes and internships abroad, development of digital inclusion and reduction of the digital and gender gap. The minister paid special attention to international cooperation. He emphasised that the partnership between the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and UNDP has become a striking example of effective joint work. The Minister of Communications reported that, together with UNDP, a project to introduce a system of interdepartmental interaction had been completed, which significantly increases the transparency and efficiency of data exchange between government agencies.
NOKIA strengthens technological partnership with Turkmenistan in the energy sector
14.11.2025At an international forum in Ashgabat, a representative of NOKIA presented technological solutions for the energy sector in Turkmenistan and discussed prospects for expanding cooperation with Turkmen partners. This was reported by TerraNews. The expert noted the high level of organisation of the forum and emphasised that NOKIA has been cooperating with the state-owned company ‘Altyn asyr’ for more than 20 years. During this time, a significant part of the national telecommunications infrastructure has been built using the company's equipment. One of the key areas of current cooperation is the development of a fifth-generation (5G) network throughout the country. As the NOKIA representative noted, the introduction of 5G technologies will contribute to the digital transformation of various industries, including the fuel and energy complex (FEC). For enterprises located in remote areas, it is especially important to ensure stable communication and digital monitoring. In this regard, NOKIA offered the Turkmen side cooperation in the implementation of projects on video surveillance of infrastructure facilities, as well as in the field of technical support for logistics and navigation solutions for the energy sector. NOKIA confirmed its readiness for further fruitful cooperation with Turkmen partners.
‘Yutong’ presented transport solutions at the ‘Türkmentel–2025’ and ‘ITTC–2025’ forums
14.11.2025Two major international forums are being held in Ashgabat: ‘Türkmentel–2025’ and ‘ITTC–2025’. Among the participants is ‘Zhengzhou Yutong Group Co., Ltd.,’ one of the world's leading manufacturers of buses, electric buses and trolleybuses. ‘Yutong’ products are supplied to more than 120 countries, according to the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. ‘Yutong’ buses have been operating in Turkmenistan since 2012. During this time, cooperation has covered a wide range of models: from city and intercity to tourist buses, including options with environmentally friendly technologies. In 2016, school buses were delivered to the country under a grant programme and distributed across all velayats to ensure the safe transport of children. A year later, in 2017, a large batch of ‘Yutong’ vehicles was used during the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. Since 2023, electric buses of this brand have been operating in the ‘smart’ city of Arkadag, symbolising Turkmenistan's commitment to environmentally friendly and innovative transport solutions. And in 2025, 700 modern ‘Yutong’ city buses were put into service on Ashgabat routes. As noted by the company, ‘Yutong’ pays special attention to improving the comfort and safety of passenger transport. The models supplied to Turkmenistan meet and even exceed Euro 5 standards, which is particularly important in terms of environmental sustainability.
Turkmenistan and the RCC strengthen cooperation in the field of digital technologies
13.11.2025As part of the 18th International Exhibition and Scientific Conference ‘Türkmentel-2025’ and the International Conference ‘International Transport and Transit Corridors’ (ITTC), a working meeting was held between the Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan, Hajymyrat Hudaygulyev, and the Director General of the Executive Committee of the Regional Commonwealth in the Field of Communications (RCC), Alexey Borodin. This was reported by IIC. During the negotiations, the current state and prospects for further cooperation between Turkmenistan and the RCC were discussed. The parties paid particular attention to issues related to the development of the telecommunications industry, digital transformation and the introduction of advanced information and communication technologies. The meeting confirmed the mutual interest in strengthening partnership and coordinating actions aimed at developing modern ICT infrastructure in the region.
Turkmenistan presented its energy potential at the ADIPEC 2025 international forum
13.11.2025A delegation from Turkmenistan, comprising representatives of the national fuel and energy complex, took part in the ADIPEC 2025 international exhibition and conference, the largest annual forum for specialists in the global energy industry. This was reported by AsmanNews. This year, the event was held under the slogan ‘Energy. Intelligence. Impact’ and brought together more than 2,200 companies and 180,000 participants from 180 countries, including 54 national and international oil and gas corporations, 30 energy ministries and leading international organisations. The national pavilion of Turkmenistan, organised by the State Concerns ‘Türkmengaz’, ‘Türkmennebit’ and the State Corporation ‘Türkmengeologiýa’, attracted considerable interest from investors, representatives of leading energy companies and the international media. The exhibition, which combined modern interactive technologies with elements of national design, presented 3D models of the ‘Galkynysh’ field, materials on the exploration and development of the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea, as well as multimedia presentations of projects in the fields of gas chemistry, LNG, digitalisation and decarbonisation. As part of ADIPEC 2025, the Turkmenistan delegation held a series of negotiations with the heads of ADNOC, PETRONAS, Dragon Oil and S&P Global. During the meetings, they discussed opportunities for joint work on field development, methane emissions reduction, digitalisation of production processes and the introduction of innovative monitoring technologies. Throughout the exhibition, the Turkmenistan pavilion remained a centre of international interaction, confirming the country's reputation as a reliable and promising partner in the global energy sector.
S7 Airlines plans to launch direct flights between Ashgabat and Novosibirsk
13.11.2025S7 Airlines plans to launch direct flights between Ashgabat and Novosibirsk. This was announced by the company's general representative in Central Asia, Evgeny Chernyshev, at the ‘Türkmentel–2025’ International Exhibition and the ‘International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development–2025’ conference, according to Turkmenportal. According to the S7 representative, the launch of the new route is planned for next spring, and work on its implementation is already in full swing. Evgeny Chernyshev recalled that the airline has been present in the Turkmen market for almost two decades. The Moscow-Ashgabat flight was launched back in 2008, and today S7 operates seven regular flights a week on this route. As it has been reported, the ‘Türkmentel–2025’ International Exhibition and ‘ITTC–2025’ Conference are being held in Ashgabat from 12 to 14 November.
Huawei strengthens partnership with Turkmenistan in digital technology development
12.11.2025Huawei representative Ms. Lin Yanxia delivered a speech at the ‘Türkmentel–2025’ International Conference. In her address, she noted the company's significant contribution to the modernisation of Turkmenistan's telecommunications networks and expressed pride in Huawei's participation in strategically important national projects, according to IIC. The company representative emphasised that the partnership with Turkmenistan is being implemented under the wise leadership of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and is aimed at introducing advanced technologies that contribute to accelerating digital transformation. Ms. Lin Yanxia paid particular attention to the Arkadag ‘smart’ city project. She said that the company had been actively involved in the first phase of construction and was ready to continue cooperation in the next phase, applying the most modern technological solutions. Concluding her speech, the Huawei representative confirmed the company's readiness for long-term cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of digitalisation, network modernisation and the development of the ‘smart’ city concept.
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