Tokayev Underlines Saudi Arabia’s Key Strategic Role for Kazakhstan in Arab World

ASTANA – Saudi Arabia is a key strategic partner of Kazakhstan in the Islamic and Arab world, said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at a July 19 meeting with...


UK-Kazakh Relations Expanding in All Directions

ASTANA  – In a little more than three decades, diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom (U.K.) have emerged as one of the brightest examples of...


Astana Events: Vibrant Weekend Ahead

ASTANA — As the end of July draws near, the Kazakh capital city is gearing up for an exhilarating weekend packed with diverse events. The city’s cultural...


Kazakh Automotive Engineers Win Award for Positive Contribution at Shell Eco-Marathon

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s SU Racing student team of automotive engineers from Satbayev University received a Spirit of Shell Eco-marathon award for their contributions of passion, creativity, and...


President Tokayev Visits Saudi Arabia to Attend First Gulf Cooperation Council – Central Asia Summit

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived in Saudi Arabia to take part in the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Central Asian countries summit on July 19...


UNDP Delivers Equipment to Semei Ormany State Forest Natural Reserve

ASTANA – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) provided radio equipment to the Semei Ormany State Forest Nature Reserve on July 19 to improve safety and productivity,...


Satisfaction Festival Unites International Talents, Showcases Kazakhstan’s Creative Industry 

ASTANA – Satisfaction open-air summer festival on July 15 attracted over 10,000 people from Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries and Europe, inviting top DJs and artists as headliners. ...


Kazakhstan’s Oil Refineries Resume Production After Overhaul 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s three oil refineries are restoring capacities after Pavlodar and Shymkent oil refineries completed planned repair works, said Deputy Chairman of KazMunayGas Dmitry Makeyev, Kazinform...


UN Officials Commend Kazakhstan’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts and Joint Action Plan

ASTANA – Vladimir Voronkov, Under Secretary-General of the UN Counter-Terrorism Office, and Natalia Gherman, Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, commended...


208 Kazakh School Students Win Medals at Int’l Olympiads This Year

ASTANA – Kazakh school students have brought home some 208 medals, including 22 gold, 65 silver, and 121 bronze awards, from Olympiads worldwide since the start of...


More Middle Eastern Travelers Choose Almaty as Travel Destination

ASTANA – The city of Almaty is becoming very popular among business tourists and regular travelers from the countries of the Middle East, said the head of...


KazTransOil Increases Oil Transportation in First Half of 2023

ASTANA – KazTransOil national oil transporter delivered 21.3 million tons of oil in total through the main oil pipeline system in the first six months of this...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Cuts Energy Intensity by 37% Over Ten Years

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has cut the economy’s energy intensity by 36.7% to a 2008 level over a decade, announced Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zulfiya Suleimenova...


Kazakhstan, UNDP Present New Initiative to Support Most Vulnerable Groups

ASTANA – The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Kazakhstan and the Permanent Mission of Kazakhstan to the United Nations (UN) presented a flagship initiative of their...


Astana to Host President’s Cup Tennis Tournament Next Week 

ASTANA – The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Challenger Tour and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women’s Circuit will take place within the President’s Cup Forte series...


Return of Illegally Acquired Assets Will Address Social Issues, Say Kazakh Deputies

ASTANA – Following the signing by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the law on returning illegally withdrawn assets on July 12, Kazinform news agency has published the reaction...


Burabay Summer Camp Welcomes 200 Ethnic Kazakh Children From Abroad 

ASTANA – The Otandastar (compatriots) Foundation invited some 200 ethnic Kazakh children aged 12 to 17 from eight countries worldwide to take part in the Zhas (Young)...


Kazakhstan, US Confirm Intention to Strengthen Enhanced Strategic Partnership

ASTANA – Kazakh and United States officials confirmed their mutual interest in intensifying cooperation in politics, security, and trade areas and strengthening Enhanced Strategic Partnership dialogue during...


Kazakhstan to Participate at World EXPO 2025 Osaka in Japan

ASTANA – Kazakhstan signed an agreement to participate in the World Exhibition EXPO in 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on July 17, reported QazExpoCongress, a national company in...


Dimash’s Music Video Breaks Records in Czech Republic (VIDEO)

ASTANA – The music video for the song “Together” by Dimash and Abilmansur Kudaibergens holds the first line for the fifth week in a row at the...


Asia’s Age is Underway, Offering Ample Opportunities, Says KazISS Director 

ASTANA – Asia’s age is underway, bestowing ample opportunities, and Kazakhstan plays a pivotal role in it, said Yerkin Tukumov, director of the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic...


Terek Project Illuminates Power of Family Stories Across Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Driven by a shared vision of preserving the rich tapestry of family stories woven across Kazakhstan, Terek Story, run by Yingkar Bahetnur and Gulnaz Tulenova,...


Kazakh, EU Youth Can Bring Borders Closer and Build Cooperation Bridges

Editor’s note: The Astana Times has introduced a new section on the website that features articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and...


Satellite Images Show Level of Caspian Sea Dropping

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Garysh Sapary national space agency revealed satellite images that show the Caspian Sea drying up, as the seabed in the northern part denuded,...


National Geographic Qazaqstan Explores Treasures of Mangystau Region

ASTANA — National Geographic Qazaqstan, a popular scientific, geographic magazine, published an article, Man Dala, Mangaz Meken, (Endless Steppe, the Place of Pride), which describes the natural...


Astana Ballet Celebrates 10th Anniversary Featuring Spectacular Program

ASTANA – Astana Ballet marked its 10th anniversary by presenting a special program that showcased highlights from its remarkable performances over the past decade. The program featured...


Experts Outline Security Challenges, Human Capital Development as Forum Wraps Up

ASTANA – Keynote experts of the inaugural Central Asian Security and Cooperation Forum (CAF) spoke to The Astana Times on security challenges, human capital development and outcomes...


Ancient Land of the Caspian Sea Holds Secrets of the Past

ASTANA — The ancient land of the Caspian Sea is home to numerous legends and mysteries that have yet to be unraveled. One such place is the...


Kazakh Choral Artist Fosters Cultural Exchange at World Youth Choir

ASTANA – Ardak Bukharbekov became the first chorist from Kazakhstan to participate in the World Youth Choir (WYC), an international ensemble of the best young choral singers...


Fashion Show in Washington Displays Rich Cultural Heritage of Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The National Museum of Asian Art in Washington, D.C. hosted a fashion show highlighting Kazakh craft traditions as part of the Soul of Tengri program...