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MANAMA, Bahrain (MNTV) — The Ministry of Sustainable Development, in collaboration with Bain & Company and the World Economic Forum, held a key workshop in Manama exploring artificial intelligence (AI) driving sustainable development within Bahrain’s public sector. The event drew together representatives from over 15 government bodies and ...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Archaeologists are preparing to showcase newly uncovered remains from the ancient Kingdom of Lydia at Sardes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Türkiye, marking a significant step in revealing one of Anatolia’s earliest civilizations. Situated in Manisa’s Salihli district, Sardes was once the capital of Lydia a...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — The Turkish government is expanding its nationwide “Family Year” initiative with a series of Culture Route Festivals, aimed at strengthening family bonds and promoting cultural heritage through educational and social programs. The effort follows President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has revived its Zakat Scholarship program after a seven-year hiatus, awarding nineteen students funding to pursue higher education both domestically and overseas. The scholarships, funded through the country’s Zakat system, were presented at a ceremony in the capital, where recipients received certificates ...
KABUL, Afghanistan (MNTV) — Afghan authorities and experts gathered in Jalalabad, a major city in the country’s east near the Pakistan border, for a two-day conference on Afghanistan’s worsening environmental situation, underscoring the urgent need for coordinated strategies to protect natural resources and public health. According to TOLOnews...
DUSHANBE, Tajikistan (MNTV) — Tajikistan is preparing to introduce artificial intelligence into its classrooms, expanding experimental courses to 100 schools in the 2025–2026 academic year. The initiative marks the country’s most ambitious step yet toward integrating AI into the national education system. According to the Asia-Plus news agency...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has overtaken both Russia and China in per capita income, emerging as the wealthiest country in Eurasia outside the Baltic states, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Figures published by the IMF show Kazakhstan’s GDP per capita reached $14,770 in 2025, compared with $14,260 ...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A rare 18th-century textile masterpiece will soon be unveiled at Uzbekistan’s new Center of Islamic Civilization, underscoring the country’s effort to highlight Central Asia’s rich Islamic and cultural heritage. The artifact, a medallion-style suzani estimated to be 250 years old, is considered one of the finest e...
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has unveiled a wide-ranging support program for Palestinians displaced from Gaza, offering housing, healthcare, education, and financial assistance as part of a government-backed initiative to help families rebuild their lives. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed the decree last week, creating a nationa...
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Firefighters in northern Kazakhstan have received a new ally in their battle against industrial and large-scale fires: a domestically engineered firefighting robot. The smart device, developed by engineers at a local plant and donated to emergency services, marks the country’s first step into robotic firefighting te...
