World Nomad Games in Bishkek: The VI World Nomad Games opened in Kyrgyzstan with delegations from 100+ countries and 21 heads of state, as SCO leaders including Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin attended. The “nomadic Olympics” spans 43 disciplines, with equestrian events at the heart of the programme. Education & youth reading: Mongolia’s nationwide reading campaign “Mongolia’s Future Is Ready to Read” kicks off Sept 1, with reading spaces already set up in 88 schools and a class-based reading programme led by teachers. Teacher support reforms: The Education Ministry met the teachers’ union to roll out a broader plan beyond salary—professional development frameworks, revised work norms, a PDQ center, virtual assistants, and a private pension fund concept. Green school model: Ulaanbaatar’s School No. 57 opened as a “Green, Smart, Healthy and Safe” pilot with solar power and battery storage, composting, 3D-enabled learning tech, and classroom hydroponics. UNESCO cooperation: Mongolia’s UNESCO delegate presented credentials and highlighted the World Heritage listing of “Cemetery Complexes of the Hunnu Nobility,” plus plans for publishing volumes on nomadic civilizations. Culture & lifestyle: A Mongolian rap analysis spotlights Maberrant’s “STAN Remix,” while a separate lifestyle piece looks at what to do in Ulaanbaatar for visitors.