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ASTANA – Germany’s Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 16-17. Scholz plans to hold talks with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...
Why does the energy industry continue to be one of the least gender-diverse sectors, despite being the backbone of sustainable development and global progress? Notwithstanding the numerous...
ASTANA – In January-July, Kazakhstan’s tourism sector saw a significant increase in investments. During this period, the volume of investments in fixed assets reached 467.6 billion tenge...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan celebrated the 100th anniversary of a prominent Kazakh composer and a key figure in the national school of composers Sydyk Mukhametzhanov on Sept. 5....
ASTANA—The red dress of the Urzhar Priestess, a noblewoman from the fourth to third centuries BC, is evidence of the symbolism and significance attributed to the color...
ASTANA — According to a report by the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan on monetary transactions in the first half of the year, the growth rate of...
ASTANA—The U.S. kokpar team arrived in Kazakhstan on Sept. 5 to compete in ethnic equestrian sports at the fifth World Nomad Games, Kazinform reported. Ladd Howell, the...
ASTANA – Eight foreign journalists, winners of the ninth annual contest “Kazakhstan through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” were awarded at the Kazakh Foreign Ministry in Astana...
ASTANA — Recent archaeological discoveries across Kazakhstan’s regions, from the Karatau Mountains caves to the East Kazakhstan Region valleys, have unearthed valuable artifacts and relics. These findings...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s prominent cyclist Alexandr Vinokurov advocates for nurturing local talent within the professional cycling scene while managing the challenges of sustaining the Astana Qazaqstan Team, which is...
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakh President’s state-of-the-nation address, nuclear...
ASTANA – Astana Finance Days (AFD), organized by the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), continues with a series of discussions on topics including investment potential, financial institutions’...
ASTANA – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Kazakhstan will launch an inclusive yurt in the Nomad Universe Ethno-Aul as part of the fifth World Nomad...
ASTANA — The Kazakhstan Tech Solution Day, held as part of the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation, showcased the nation’s top startups and tech...
ASTANA – A ceremonial event, Birlik Kerueni (Caravan of Unity), kicked off on Sept. 6, bringing together athletes, public figures, and batyrs from across Kazakhstan. They will deliver...
ASTANA – Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to advancing the priorities of its chairmanship in the International Fund for Saving...
ASTANA – Akmaral Nauatbek from Kazakhstan claimed a gold medal in para judo at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Sept. 5, reported the National Olympic...
ASTANA – On Sept. 5, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with key leaders of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund...
ASTANA – September starts with a bang in Astana, welcoming thousands of tourists, athletes, and guests to a major sports event. The fifth World Nomad Games will...
ASTANA – As traditional archers, wrestlers and racers from around the world gather in Astana ahead of the fifth Word Nomad Games starting this weekend, here is...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Director-General of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Gilbert Houngbo on Sept. 5, noting the exceptional importance of his first official...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined several critical points during a Sept. 5 meeting of the AIFC Management Council aimed at strengthening the Astana International Financial Centre...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index (BAI) continued to improve reaching 51.4 (50.9 in July) in August, according to the results of a monthly survey of enterprises...
ASTANA — Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) launched the Astana Finance Days (AFD) Innovate. Invest. Impact on Sept. 5 focused on exploring technologies in the financial sector,...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 2, outlining priorities for Kazakhstan’s economic, political, and social future. The speech emphasized critical areas...
ASTANA – Energy Week Central Asia and Caspian 2024 took place on Sept. 5-6 in Astana, focusing on the region’s green transition. The event featured in-depth discussions...
ASTANA – The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has financed investment projects worth $900 million in Kazakhstan since the beginning of the year, said Nikolai Podguzov, Chair of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s budget deficit may total 4.1 trillion tenge (US$8.5 billion) by 2025, said Chairwoman of Mazhilis’ Financial Budget Committee and Deputy Tatyana Savelyeva during a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan intends to introduce the institution of an ombudsperson for the protection of consumer rights. Kazakh Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev presented to...
ASTANA – The Arab Coordination Group expressed willingness to finance infrastructure and social projects worth $7 billion in Kazakhstan during a Sept. 4 roundtable meeting. The Arab...
ASTANA — The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies is set to hold its first Astana Think Tank Forum on Oct. 16-17 under the auspices of the Astana...
ASTANA — QazaqGaz national company and the North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) consortium, which is developing the Kashagan field, have signed an agreement on the purchase and...
ASTANA – Youth activists from Kazakhstan, Kiribati, and the Marshall Islands came together at a forum in Astana on Aug. 29 to demand bolder actions toward a...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s David Degtyarev won the gold medal in the men’s powerlifting in the 54-kilogram weight category at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Sept....
ASTANA — The Digital Family Card, designed to ensure equal access for Kazakh citizens to state support in the social sector, was among the innovative GovTech solutions...
ASTANA— The Koshpendiler Alemi (World of Nomads) ethno-village will be set up near the Kazanat racetrack in Astana for the fifth World Nomad Games. Spanning ten hectares,...
ASTANA — Kazakh universities will now offer individual Learning Paths for undergraduate and graduate students through the Coursera platform, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education’s press...
ASTANA – The Uly Dala Zhorygy (The Great Steppe Tour in Kazakh) international horse race (baige) marathon began on Sept. 3 in Botai settlement in the North...
ASTANA – The Central Election Commission (CEC) approved the calendar plan on Sept. 3 for the upcoming referendum, which will decide on the construction of a nuclear...
ASTANA — The S&P Global Ratings international rating agency affirmed Kazakhstan’s credit rating at BBB and maintained a stable outlook. According to the Halyk Finance analytical center,...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has signed licensing agreements with Tajikistan, Sierra Leone, and Togo to transfer domestic experience in creating electronic government systems, Acting Chairman of National Information...
ASTANA — The General Committee of the International Canine Federation (FCI) decided on Sept. 4 to grant preliminary recognition to the Kazakh Tazy as an official dog...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the readiness of the national team, sports complexes, hotels, and cultural facilities during a Sept. 3 meeting on preparations for the...
ASTANA – Tengizchevroil (TCO) has completed its planned turnaround maintenance on two of the five production trains at the Complex Technological Lines (KTL) plant in the Tengiz...
ASTANA – Driven by the great love for his father, the support and understanding of millions around the globe, the suffering of people from nuclear testing, and...
ASTANA—The first Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Digital Inclusion and Transformation, uniting delegations from over 30 countries, commenced in Astana on Sept. 3. The three-day conference aims to...
ASTANA – This year, the situation with COVID-19 infection will not worsen in Kazakhstan compared to last year, said Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova on the sidelines of...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan is ready to welcome over 100,000 foreign tourists for the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13, said Deputy Minister of...
ASTANA – The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute (CACI) hosted a webinar on Aug. 29, exploring the rise of middle powers in Central Asia, including Kazakhstan through its economic...
ASTANA—The Central Election Commission (CEC) held a press conference on Sept. 3 to explain the procedures for the national referendum on constructing a nuclear power plant, scheduled...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and high officials considered measures to implement tasks announced by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his annual state-of-the-nation address delivered on...
ASTANA — International travelers are strongly interested in traveling to Kazakhstan during the fifth World Nomad Games. According to Amadeus, a leading international provider of IT solutions...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined nine strategic directions in his annual state-of-the-nation address titled ‘Just Kazakhstan: Law and Order, Economic Growth, Public Optimism’ at a joint...
ASTANA — Inflation in Kazakhstan slowed down to 8.4% year-on-year in August, compared to 8.6% in July. “Prices for paid services increased by 13.6% over the year,...
The development paradigm has shifted to ‘digital by default’ as a norm, reshaping societies and economies. As a hub for digitally driven innovations, Asia and the Pacific...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the critical need for nuclear energy development in Kazakhstan during his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 2, reported the Akorda press...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during his Sept. 2 address that his main priority is to ensure Kazakhstan becomes a place of safety and comfort. He...
ASTANA—Sectoral experts and state officials shared their insights on President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s annual state-of-the-nation address on key priorities, such as economic reforms, support for small and medium-sized...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to maximize domestic raw materials and components and establish related industries around major enterprises in his Sept. 2 state-of-the-nation...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to address the critical shortage of experts in industries like water management, construction and energy, while also advocating for...
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan’s commitment to progress, urging the nation to look beyond provocations and rely on the rule of law...
ASTANA — The HAS SANAT Art Gallery in the Kazakh capital hosts the “Salvador Dali: The Secret Writing” exhibition from Aug. 30 to Sept. 29. The exhibition...
ASTANA — Kazakh Energy Minister Almassadam Satkaliyev met with representatives from major Chinese energy companies and government agencies during his visit to China on Aug. 29- 30....
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a new banking law that meets the current challenges of stimulating economic activity and dynamic development of the fintech sector...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will establish a National Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Kazakh capital by next year, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during his annual state-of-the-nation...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the World Bank discussed the new five-year country partnership framework for 2025-2030, outlining key areas of the bank’s activities in Kazakhstan, including support...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s referendum on construction of a nuclear power plant is scheduled for Oct. 6, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during his annual state-of-the-nation address to Kazakh...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to enhance Kazakhstan’s investment climate and business conditions during his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 2. The President’s words...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national teams in Kazakh togyzkumalak, African ovari, and Turkish mangala held a final open training session on Aug. 28 at Nazarbayev University’s sports ground...
ASTANA – In a world where patriarchy is still prevalent and an invisible ceiling keeps many women grounded, women – from the remote villages in the Kyrgyz...
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national kokpar team is fully prepared for the fifth World Nomad Games, announced team captain Kurmanbek Turganbek. The athletes began training for kokpar and...
ASTANA — Nestled in the northernmost reaches of Kazakhstan, Petropavl sits proudly on the right bank of the Ishim River. This city is distinguished by its unique...
Editor’s note: Discover Kazakhstan is a column dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the country. Each article explores various aspects of Kazakh...
ASTANA — This academic year more than 3.9 million Kazakh schoolchildren will begin their academic journey across 7,859 schools nationwide, according to an Aug. 27 press release...
ASTANA – President of the Kazakh Union of Cynologists, Bauyrzhan Serikkali, spoke to Kazinform news agency about the timeline for international recognition of the Kazakh Tazy dog breed,...
ASTANA — The rich, undiscovered sites of Kazakhstan continue to reveal their secrets, with excavations shedding light on the ancient city of Kumiyan, also known as Meiramtobe....
ASTANA – A Turkish family converted a 1982 bus into a motorhome and embarked on a journey from Ankara to Astana for the Fifth World Nomad Games...
ASTANA – Asia Law Portal published an interview with Elvira Azimova, Chair of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court on Aug. 29. Constitution Day on August 30 in Kazakhstan is...
ASTANA – This weekend marks the transition from the final warm days of summer to the beginning of autumn. Make the most of it by attending concerts,...
ASTANA – The world has witnessed more than 2,000 nuclear explosions since 1945. Millions of people continue to suffer the consequences. Addressing this problem is a matter...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan commemorates the day its constitution came into effect on Aug. 30. On this date in 1995, the fundamental law of Kazakhstan was adopted at a national...
ASTANA – Oil and gas are strategic resources and a foundation of the national economy, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at an Aug. 29 meeting dedicated to the...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany signed ten documents at the 15th meeting of the Kazakh-German Business Council on strategic cooperation on Aug. 28 in Berlin, reported the...
In 2009 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 29 August the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. This date recalled the official closing of the Semipalatinsk nuclear weapons...
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his annual state-of-the-nation address to Kazakh citizens at a joint meeting of the houses of the Parliament on Sept. 2,...
ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) decided on Aug. 29 to keep the base rate at 14.25% with a corridor...
ASTANA – Semipalatinsk nuclear test site survivors recall the devastating human cost of the Soviet-run nuclear tests that they still bear in a documentary called “I Want...
ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Berik Izmaganbetov, from the sitting volleyball team, and Sevda Aliyeva, a para shooter, carried the state flag during the opening ceremony of the...
ASTANA — The Kazakh government has approved 17 major projects worth 15 trillion tenge (US$31.1 billion) to form high-value-added clusters, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan opened its first creative industries park, established by Energo University, on Aug. 28 in Kaskelen, the Almaty Region, reported the university’s press service. The...
ASTANA – KazAtomExpo international exhibition dedicated to nuclear technology and nuclear power took place in Astana on Aug. 27-28, as Kazakhstan explores alternative forms of clean energy...
ASTANA – The Institut Montaigne, a think tank based in Paris, published an article on Aug. 9 titled – In the Shadow of Saudi Arabia...
ASTANA – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov approved the forecast for the country’s social and economic development for 2025-2029 and draft laws on the national budget for 2025-2027...
ASTANA – KazPost (Kazakhstan’s postal service) has released the anniversary postage stamp designed to reflect the spirit and cultural significance of the fifth World Nomad Games (WNG)....
ASTANA – Danish author Leonora van Deurs’s historical fantasy novel “Botai – Shadowpath” based on Kazakhstan’s Botai culture of first horse breeders is a unique piece that...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s inflation is expected to slow down from 7.5-9.5% in 2024 to 5.5-7.5% in 2025, said Chairman of the National Bank Timur Suleimenov at an...
ASTANA—Kazakhstan hosted a pivotal workshop that kicked off on Aug. 27, gathering experts and officials from around the world to revitalize the five existing nuclear-weapons-free zones (NWFZs)...
ASTANA — The Kazakh Parliament is set to convene on Sept. 2, marking the official start of its new legislative session, according to a decree signed by...
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has become the first country in Central Asia to open its permanent mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Aug. 26 in...
With the fifth World Nomad Games almost upon us, it is perhaps a good time to look into the remarkable history of these sports. We know that...
