Kazakhstan Rises 13 Places in World Bank Human Capital Ranking

ASTANA — Kazakhstan climbed 13 positions in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), ranking 42nd out of 161 countries by the end of 2025, reflecting...


IBF Strips Kazakhstan’s Zhanibek Alimkhanuly of Middleweight World Title

ASTANA — The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has stripped Kazakhstan’s Zhanibek Alimkhanuly of his middleweight world title after determining that he could not meet the organization’s mandatory...


Over 9,500 Kazakh Citizens Evacuated from Middle East

ASTANA — Kazakhstan has evacuated 9,517 citizens from the Middle East with the support of government agencies and diplomatic missions, while operations continue in several countries in...


Kazakhstan Highlights Nuclear Energy as Strategic Priority at Paris Summit

ASTANA — Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to safe and sustainable nuclear energy at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on March 10, with a delegation led...


Kazakhstan Launches Digital Platform to Promote Domestic Goods Abroad

ASTANA — The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan, part of Baiterek Holding, has launched an international digital platform, Exporter Showcase, to connect local manufacturers with global buyers....


Petromidia Refinery Launches Production of Premium Polymer Grade

ASTANA – The petrochemical complex of the Petromidia Refinery, part of the KMG International Group, has begun producing polypropylene copolymer following the modernization of its polypropylene unit....


First Kazakhstan Referendum Polling Station Abroad To Open In Tokyo

ASTANA – The first polling station for Kazakhstan’s upcoming referendum on March 15 will open abroad in Tokyo, while several polling stations inside the country will begin...


Air Astana, FlyArystan Cancel Dubai Flights Until End of March 

ASTANA — Air Astana and FlyArystan have cancelled flights to Dubai until the end of March due to the tense situation in the Middle East. Air Astana...


Kazakh Boxer Nazym Kyzaibay Breaks Into Top-10 of Global Rankings

ALMATY – Captain of Kazakhstan’s women’s boxing team Nazym Kyzaibay has entered the top-10 pound-for-pound rankings of the world’s best female amateur boxers, according to the latest...


Kazakhstan Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel to Middle East Amid Ongoing Evacuations

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly urged citizens to refrain from planning trips to the Middle East until the situation in the region stabilizes, spokesperson Yerlan...


Kazakhstan to Channel Up to $350 Million in Gold, FX Reserves Into Crypto Reserve

ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has begun forming a portfolio of crypto-related investments and plans to allocate up to $350 million from its gold and...


Kazakhstan Suspends 11 Overseas Polling Stations, 71 to Operate During Referendum

ASTANA — Kazakhstan will operate 71 polling stations in 54 countries for the upcoming referendum, while suspending 11 stations in 10 countries due to security concerns, Foreign...


Turkic States Foreign Ministers Issue Joint Statement on Middle East After Istanbul Meeting

ALMATY – Foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) issued a joint statement expressing concern over the escalation of violence in...


Kazakhstan Introduces Digital Ecosystem for Construction Sector

ALMATY – Kazakhstan is introducing a digital ecosystem for the construction sector, including the launch of a Unified Construction Portal designed to bring previously fragmented planning and...


Trans-Caspian Transport Route Cargo Volumes Increase Fivefold in Seven Years

ALMATY — Cargo transportation along the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) has grown fivefold over the past seven years, rising from 0.8 million tons to 4.5 million...


Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celebrate Dimash Qudaibergen’s Birthday

ALMATY – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday, recreating elements of the Kazakh steppe...


Kazakh Figure Skater Mikhail Shaidorov Nominated for ISU Figure Skating Award

ALMATY – Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov has been nominated for the International Skating Union (ISU) Figure Skating Awards, which recognize the most outstanding performances, creativity and...


Kazakhstan Reports Caspian Sea Level Decline, Outlines 2050 Scenarios

ALMATY – The water level of the Caspian Sea along Kazakhstan’s coastline continues to decline, according to the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, reported the...


Kazakhstan Returns 8,585 Citizens from Middle East Since Start of Evacuation

ALMATY – Kazakhstan has returned 8,585 citizens from countries in the Middle East since the start of evacuation efforts amid the regional conflict, the Kazakh Ministry of...


Kazakhstan’s New Migration Policy: What Will Change Through 2030

ASTANA — Kazakhstan adopted a new migration policy concept until 2030 in December last year, setting out a revised approach to migration aimed at making it more...


Ile-Alatau National Park Marks 30 Years of Conservation and Sustainable Tourism

ALMATY – For three decades, the Ile-Alatau national park has stood as one of Kazakhstan’s most important protected natural areas, safeguarding the ecosystems of the Zailiysky Alatau...


Kazakhstan Advances in Nuclear Medicine

ASTANA — Nuclear medicine is entering a new stage of development in Kazakhstan. Modern technologies now make it possible to detect dangerous diseases at an early stage...


Kazakhstan Continues Evacuation Efforts as Over 7,300 Citizens Return from Middle East

ASTANA — More than 7,300 Kazakh citizens have been evacuated from the Middle East since the start of the latest regional escalation, the Kazakh Foreign Ministry reported...


Global Use of Generative AI Continues to Rise, Kazakhstan Leads Adoption in Central Asia

ALMATY – Global adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continued to grow in the second half of 2025, rising by 1.2%, compared with the first half of...


Public Awareness of Water Scarcity is Growing, Survey Finds

ASTANA — Nearly half of Kazakh people consider water scarcity a serious issue, and a large majority say they are prepared to change everyday habits to conserve...


Rare Animal Population Increases by One-Third in Zhambyl Region

ASTANA — Populations of several rare and protected wildlife species in the Zhambyl Region in southern Kazakhstan rose markedly in 2025, according to data from the regional...


How Almaty’s Former Central Post Office Shaped City’s Urban Identity

ALMATY – The spirit of a city is preserved in those buildings that have witnessed thousands of personal stories and every stage of its growth and transformation....


Women in Kazakhstan’s Emergency Services Take on Key Roles in Public Safety

ASTANA — Women working in Kazakhstan’s civil protection system are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring public safety, taking on roles as firefighters, rescuers, psychologists and...


Kazakh Women Scientists Highlight Advances in Medicine

ASTANA – Nazarbayev University (NU) hosted a meeting with women scientists on March 5 to mark International Women’s Day, highlighting their contributions to research shaping modern medicine...


International Women’s Day: Eight Actions for A More Equal World

Over nearly a decade leading the United Nations, I have seen our world repeatedly tested – by climate shocks, deepening poverty, violent conflict and shrinking civic space. ...