Digital Bridge Awards 2023 Honor Winners in Seven Nominations

ASTANA – Seven best IT ventures honored as winners of the Digital Bridge Awards 2023 for achievements in the development of information and communication technologies at the...


Kazakhstan Donates $99.5 Million in Three Years to Address Humanitarian Needs Worldwide  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and its people have always made efforts to support and help people through difficult times. In recent years, people worldwide experienced tragedies, including numerous...


Development of Kazakh Language Remains Priority Task For State Policy 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed to increase the share of content and digital products in the state language in education, technology and media during an Oct....


Kazakh Ministry Partners with SpaceX to Provide Internet to Rural Schools 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s partnership with SpaceX to provide 2,000 rural schools with internet is one of the major achievements of Digital Bridge, said Bagdat Mussin, Kazakh Minister...


Vibrant Weekend Events in Astana 

ASTANA — This weekend the Kazakh capital promises an exciting array of events that cater to diverse interests, making it an ideal time for residents and visitors...


UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution on Children’s Rights in Education Initiated by Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council adopted Kazakhstan’s first initiative on ensuring quality education for peace and tolerance for every child on Oct. 11...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Takes Part at CIS Foreign Ministers Council in Bishkek

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu took part at an Oct. 12 meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth...


Bright Outlook for Central Asia: Kazakhstan’s Growth Set to Rebound, Says IMF

MARRAKECH — Kazakhstan’s growth is poised to make a strong comeback this year, thanks to robust domestic demand and increased oil production, driven by the alleviation of...


Unlocking Kazakhstan’s Digital Potential: Key Insights from Digital Bridge Forum

ASTANA – Digital Bridge international technology forum’s panel session, Kazakhstan – IT country, on Oct. 12, addressed the country’s achievements in IT, its focus on digital transformation,...


Otandastar Forum Brings Kazakh Nationals Together

ASTANA – Approximately 200 people from 40 countries convened at the Otandastar Forum, which took place in the Kazakh capital on Oct. 11, reported the Otandastar Foundation’s...


From Paint to Pixels: Digital Bridge Experts Assess AI Impact on Creative Industries

ASTANA – One of the Digital Bridge Forum’s panel sessions in Astana gathered experts to address the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the creative industries’ landscape.       ...


Kazakh President Welcomes Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX Lauren Dreyer

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX, on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge Forum on Oct....


President Tokayev Discusses Potential Partnerships with TikTok CEO

ASTANA – At the Digital Bridge Forum on Oct. 12, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convened with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, reported the Akorda press service. President...


President Tokayev Tours Digital Bridge Exhibition

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended an exhibition held as part of the Digital Bridge international technology forum on Oct. 12, reported the Akorda press service. Tokayev...


Kazakh President Meets with Draper University Founder 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Tim Draper, founder of Draper University and co-founder of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), on the sidelines of the Digital Bridge...


EU Presents School in Astana with Sustainable Energy-Themed Mural

ASTANA – The European Union (EU) unveiled a mural titled “Sustainable Energy for a Better Future” at school No. 59 in Astana on Oct. 11, reported the...


Kazakh Rescuers Clear Debris at 76 Sites in Aftermath of Afghanistan Earthquake

ASTANA – Kazakh rescuers have combed debris at 76 sites over the first 24 hours of work in quake-hit Afghanistan, the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations reported...


Kazakhstan’s Security Council Focuses on Food Security

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Security Council focused on food security challenges and the country’s efforts to meet its domestic needs at an Oct. 11 meeting chaired by President...


AI Revolution, Big Data and 5G: President Tokayev Addresses Digital Bridge Forum 

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered remarks at the annual Digital Bridge Forum in Astana on Oct. 12 outlining priority areas for the development of artificial intelligence...


Digital Bridge 2023 Kicks Off in Astana

ASTANA – Central Asia’s largest IT forum Digital Bridge kicked off in the Kazakh capital on Oct. 12, reported the forum’s press office. The two-day forum under...


Kazakh Foreign Minister Advocates for Closer Collaboration at Economic Cooperation Organization Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu urged to strengthen cooperation during the 27th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the...


Kazakh Schoolchildren Secure World Championship Title in Robotics

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s robotics team achieved record-breaking results at the FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore, the largest robotics championship, retaining their championship title, which they previously secured...


Kazakhstan, UNDP Bolster Partnership in Gender Equality, Youth Empowerment

ASTANA – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative in Kazakhstan, Katarzyna Wawiernia, and the Kazakh Minister of Culture and Information, Aida Balayeva, discussed strengthening ties...


Congress of Religious Leaders Unveils 10-Year Development Plan

ASTANA – World religious leaders approved the development concept of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for the next ten years during the 21st...


Religious Leaders Convene in Astana, Call for Dialogue

ASTANA – Religious leaders came together in Astana on Oct. 11 for the 21st session of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional...


Kazakhstan Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake-Hit Afghanistan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has delivered 1,659 tons of humanitarian relief to the Afghan city of Herat on Oct. 11 to help earthquake survivors, reported Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry....


Kazakh President Meets With Asian Games Winners, Sets Goals for Future Olympics

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with the winners of the 19th Asian Games and world champion in freestyle wrestling Rizabek Aitmukhan on Oct. 11, reported the...


Accreditation Open for International Conference on Primary Health Care 

ASTANA – Accreditation is now open for international and local media to cover the international conference dedicated to the 45th anniversary of Alma-Ata and the fifth anniversary...


Kazakh Nationals Return Home from Israel 

ASTANA – Air Astana jet carrying 124 Kazakh nationals and 42 foreigners returned home from Tel Aviv late Tuesday amid the aggravation of the situation in Israel,...


EDB Unveils $500 Million Sukuk Issuance Plan to Boost Islamic Finance in Central Asia

MARRAKECH — The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), a multilateral institution in Central Asia, has unveiled its plan to issue $500 million worth of sukuk in international markets....