Astana Opera to Premiere ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ on June 24-25

ASTANA – Audiences will have the chance to witness ballet the way it was directed a half-century ago , as Astana Opera will present June 24-25 its...


Israel Confirms EXPO 2017 Participation

ASTANA – Commissioner of the Israeli section of EXPO 2017 Elazar Cohen recently confirmed his country’s participation in the international exposition to be held in Astana. The...


Renunciation of Nuclear Weapons: Is There Another Choice?

It was not long ago when supporters of nuclear weapons confidently claimed that, while the destruction they could cause would be catastrophic, their possession was actually preserving...


Business Centre Head: I Love Astana, I Miss Astana, This Is My Problem

ASTANA – Kaskad Business Centre head Huseyin Sahin is a prominent representative of the city’s medium-sized businesses. The high level of corporate activity in the Kazakh capital...


Kazakh Felt Manufacturer Brings Ethnic Items to World Market

ASTANA – The Aigul Line company’s Kazakh-style goods are a great example of a successful Made in Kazakhstan campaign. The items produced by the company include interior...


Pilot Toty Amirova Says her Success in a Male-Dominated Field Is Due to Hard Work

ASTANA – Commander of an Airbus 320 and Chief Aviation Inspector for the Committee of Civil Aviation of the Kazakh Ministry of Investment and Development Toty Amirova...


Kazakhstan Joins NATO ‘Planning and Review Process’ Discussions

ASTANA – At NATO headquarters in Brussels, representatives of the Kazakh Defence Ministry headed by Deputy Minister, Major-General Talgat Mukhtarov recently discussed with 28 member countries implementation...


Parliamentarians, Religious Leaders Discuss Ways to Unite Religions against Terrorism in Astana

ASTANA – The international conference, Religions against Terrorism, was held May 31 in the capital’s Palace of Peace and Harmony, one day before the 15th session of...


British, Kazakh Experts Discuss Smart Cities Initiatives and Technologies

ASTANA – The Kazakh-British Smart Cities forum, organised by the British Council in Kazakhstan with the support of the Urban Talks and Urban Forum initiatives, was held...


UNDP, EU Support Kazakhstan’s Move to Green Economy

ASTANA – International experts pledged support for Kazakhstan’s efforts to establish a green economy during a conference titled “Green economy: Providing social innovation, economic diversification and environmental...


EAEU Seeks Deeper Cooperation with Key Integration Organisations

ASTANA – Presidents Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, Vladimir Putin of Russia, Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia, Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus and Almazbek Atambayev of Kyrgyzstan met in the...


Hosting KADEX Weapons Expo Helps Kazakhstan Build Relationships, Contribute to Regional Security

Since independence, one of Kazakhstan’s defining characteristics as a nation has been its passionate commitment to dialogue, partnership and peace. Apart from the country’s relentless championing by...


Global Conference Discusses Best Practices for Civil Service Development

ASTANA – Alikhan Baimenov, Steering Committee Chairman of the Civil Service Regional Hub located in the city, outlined “the quality of human resources and the quality of...


May Brings Financial, Participation Progress for EXPO 2017

ASTANA – As of the end of May the Astana EXPO 2017 national company had signed agreements on partnerships with domestic and foreign companies totaling$113.2 million and...


Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Gathers a ‘Kaleidoscope’ of World Religions

The number of participants at the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions has been increasing from year to year. That is obvious if you look...


Kazakh President Calls for ‘Inclusive Globalisation’ at Ninth Astana Economic Forum

ASTANA – Opening the plenary session of the ninth Astana Economic Forum (AEF) May 26, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev called for “inclusive globalisation,” in which the development...


Foreign Investors Council Focuses on Astana Int’l Financial Centre

ASTANA – The Foreign Investors Council devoted to the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) took place in Astana on May 27. President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan along...


Supreme Mufti of Kazakh Muslims: Unity Is a Key to Prosperity

The Kazakh nation, with a thousand years of history, has never stayed apart from the world’s global events. Many years ago, caravans traveled through our steppes along...


Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Seeks Solutions and Compromise

Almost a year has passed since completion of the fifth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana. Today, on the eve of the upcoming...


EBRD Makes First Investments in Kazakh Natural Gas Storage and Food Production

ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested more than $7 billion in Kazakhstan, announced EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti at a May...


Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions Plays Role in Global Security

The world community appreciates Kazakhstan’s achievements in the international arena and its image of a responsible and reliable partner as well as initiator of global dialogue platforms....


In Astana, Lagarde Urges Stronger Macroeconomic Frameworks, More Inclusive Economy

ASTANA – International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde visited Kazakhstan for the first time May 24, meeting with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev at the Akorda....


Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy Introduces Renewable Energy Auctions

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Energy Kanat Bozumbayev said the Ministry plans to use special auctions to purchase renewable energy from energy-producing companies. The auctions will make...


AEF Puts Global Economic Issues in Spotlight, Brings Politicians, Global Experts Together

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is hosting the 9thAstana Economic Forum (AEF) May 25-26, where global experts, politicians, economists, world-famous business people and Nobel laureates are seeking...


FM Idrissov: Security and Stability Have Become Milestone Tasks of SCO

TASHKENT – At the meeting here of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on May 24, Minister of Foreign Affairs...


A Day to Celebrate 100th Issue of The Astana Times

No matter the person or the organisation, a 100th anniversary is always worth recognising. So forgive us if we take a little time to celebrate this 100th...


Austria Announces Participation, Plans for EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Austria confirmed May 23 its intention to participate in EXPO 2017, reported the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. The announcement came during an...


EBRD’s Vision for Astana International Financial Centre

It is an honour to be co-chairing this Foreign Investors Council with President Nazarbayev once again. This year, the theme under discussion is the very exciting plan...


President Abdel Fattakh el-Sisi: Egypt, Kazakhstan Have Good Prospects for Trade, Investment Cooperation

                                          In an exclusive interview with The...


Austria Announces Participation, Plans for EXPO 2017

ASTANA – Austria confirmed May 23 its intention to participate in EXPO 2017, reported the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. The announcement came during an...