AI-Powered Healthcare Upgrade: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov inspected Ashgabat’s new Dental Centre as it nears completion, with implantology rooms using AI-driven 3D scanning and a digitally controlled lab to speed prosthetic work and improve surgical precision. Renewable Energy for Schools: UNICEF and Turkmenistan’s education authorities opened a solar power station at Mary’s School No. 36, pairing a 12.5 kW photovoltaic array with battery storage to cut energy strain and serve as a hands-on learning site. Diplomatic Moves: Turkmenistan’s FM Rashid Meredov met Germany’s new ambassador, Petra Dachtler, highlighting cooperation in trade, healthcare and education; separately, Turkmenistan and Japan discussed preparations for upcoming economic cooperation committee meetings. Regional Connectivity: ADB approved a $400 million CAREC facility to modernize border crossing points and reduce logistics costs across Central Asia. Energy Pipeline Update: Work on the TAPI gas pipeline in Herat is set to finish within two months, with Turkmen teams handing over the completed section to provincial authorities. Education Link: The Korean Embassy in Turkmenistan opened applications for 2027 admissions to the Graduate School of Korean Studies, offering tuition exemptions and scholarships.