Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Reinforce Strategic Partnership and Alliance

ASTANA – President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized the importance of further enhancing multifaceted collaboration with Kazakhstan to strengthen the strategic partnership and alliance, as he received Kazakh Deputy...


President Tokayev Pays First Official Visit to Vietnam

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev arrived on his first official visit to Vietnam on Aug. 20, reported the Akorda press service. He was welcomed at Noi Bai International Airport...


Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court Advances Human Rights, Says Chairperson

ASTANA – The Constitutional Court has enacted a series of decisions that enshrine fundamental principles established within the Constitution to advance human rights in Kazakhstan, said Elvira Azimova, chairwoman...


Inspiring Journey of Murat Zhunusov – Chess Champion for Visually Impaired

ASTANA – Murat Zhunusov, a 57-year-old chess player from Kazakhstan, has established himself as an international master and a world champion within the visually impaired community. He was born...


Zerendi Lake: Idyllic Escape Into Pine Woods and Unique Butterfly Museum

AKMOLA REGION – A placid lake, welcoming pine woods, picturesque hike areas and the only butterfly museum in Kazakhstan defined a trip to Zerendi village as part of the...


National Geographic Photographer Visits Almaty Zoo for His Photo Ark Project

ASTANA — Joel Sartore, a naturalist photographer and a long-time contributor to National Geographic, visited Almaty Zoo as part of a groundbreaking initiative, the Photo Ark project, which aims...


President Tokayev Outlines Key Areas to Develop Almaty

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the development of Almaty during an Aug. 18 working visit to the city, reported the Akorda press service. Almaty’s future development The meeting...


Birdwatchers Encourage Ethical Practice in Kazakh Capital

ASTANA — A small community of bird enthusiasts in Astana have been setting ecological trends, advocating for ethical observation practices and environmental responsibility, and fostering camaraderie through shared sightings...


Archaeologists Discover Bronze Age Step Pyramid in the Abai Region

ASTANA — In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a substantial step pyramid from the Bronze Age in the Abai Region, as reported by the Kazakh Ministry of Science...


Honoring Humanitarian Heroes: Kazakhstan’s Commitment to Compassion and Support

ASTANA – Kazakhstan observes World Humanitarian Day on Aug. 19, a time to acknowledge and honor the dedicated individuals who tirelessly extend aid to those in need, particularly during...


Tokayev Instructs to Assist Coal Mine Fire Victims in Karagandy Region

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to provide assistance to the victims of the ArcelorMittal Temirtau’s Kazakhstanskaya underground coal mine fire in the Karagandy Region on Aug. 17, reported...


Kazakhstan Exports 4.1 Million Tons of Grain in Six Months

ASTANA – According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Kazakhstan exported 4.1 million tons of grain to the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan in six months of this year,...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Commitment to OSCE, Middle Corridor, Upcoming WHO Events in Astana and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles on Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakh Food, Textile Producers Showcase Goods at Urumqi Exhibition

ASTANA – Over 40 Kazakh companies display their products at the China-Eurasia Expo international exhibition, which opened on Aug. 17 in Urumqi, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. The...


Kazakh Top Officials Discuss Draft National Budget for Next Three Years

ASTANA – The working meeting chaired by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Aug.17 focused on the country’s socio-economic development forecast and the draft national budget for 2024-2026, reported the...


Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Willingness to Advance Partnership

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli on Aug. 17 to consider trade and economic cooperation and prospects in...


Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company’s Net Profit Increases to $49.7 Million

ASTANA – In the first half of 2023, net profit of the Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC) grew 64.3% to 23 billion tenge ($49.7 million), compared to the...


World Religions Unite in Call for Peace and Human Fraternity

The world, when humanity has already crossed the threshold of the third millennium, is shaken by various challenges and threats that undermine the very basis of our existence such...


Exploring Astana’s Vibrant Cultural Scene This Weekend

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s capital city is a dynamic hub of culture and innovation, attracting a wide range of events that cater to various interests. From intellectual gatherings to artistic...


Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan: What’s Next

ASTANA – Ulken village in the Almaty Region is expected to host public hearings on Aug. 22 to decide on the construction of a nuclear power plant, a topic...


Kazakh Interior Minister Briefs President Tokayev on National Crime Situation

ASTANA – Kazakh Interior Minister Marat Akhmetzhanov briefed President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the crime situation in the country at an Aug. 17 meeting, reported the Akorda press service. Akhmetzhanov...


Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan Develop Potential of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route

ASTANA – Kazakh Minister of Industry and Infrastructure Development Marat Karabayev highlighted the achievements reached by Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan in developing the Middle Corridor, as he met with Azerbaijani...


Kazakhstan to Put Seized Assets in Building Schools

ASTANA – An education infrastructure support fund, established on the instruction of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has allocated money seized from corrupt dealings to build 62 schools, the government’s...


Ambassador Rosenblum on Kazakh-American Relations: U.S. to Remain Reliable Partner 

ASTANA – Last year, bilateral trade between Kazakhstan and the United States surpassed $3 billion. This dynamic has been the most positive in years, according to Daniel Rosenblum, the...


Foreign Tourists Coming to Kazakhstan Bring Record $841.9 Million in 2022

ASTANA – Last year, around one million foreign tourists brought Kazakhstan 389 billion tenge ($841.9 million), a record result on taxes from tourism activities, the Culture and Sports Ministry’s...


Over 20.5 Million People Cross Kazakhstan’s Border in Seven Months

ASTANA – Over 20.5 million people and 4.4 million vehicles have crossed Kazakhstan’s state border over seven months of this year, Colonel Gani Agadilov, first deputy head of the...


Kazakhstan Showcases Investment Opportunities at Kazakh-Chinese Business Forum in Shenzhen

ASTANA – The first Kazakh-Chinese business forum brought together over 200 business leaders in Shenzhen, China’s largest economic and industrial center, on Aug. 14 to showcase Kazakhstan’s investment opportunities,...


Islamic Finance Market in Kazakhstan Opens New Investment Opportunities

Rapid progress has been visible in the global Islamic finance market recently. According to S&P Global Ratings Agency’s Islamic Finance Outlook Report, the worldwide volume of Islamic finance reached...


Kazakhstan’s Inflation Slows Down to 14% in July

ASTANA – The inflation rate in Kazakhstan decreased in July to nearly 14% in annual terms, said Deputy Governor of the country’s National Bank Vitaliy Tutushkin at an Aug....


Kazakh Tazy Hunting Dogs to Participate in World Dog Show in Geneva

ASTANA – Two hunting dogs of the Kazakh tazy breed will take part in the World Dog Show 2023, held as part of the General Assembly of the Fédération...


Kazakhstan, Georgia to Bolster Trans-Caspian International Transport Route Freight Traffic

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Georgia laid a capsule on the site of the future global infrastructure facility in the Georgian port city of Poti that is supposed to increase...


Kazakhstan Cuts Oil Production Due to Halt at Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex

ASTANA – An emergency shutdown at the Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex (MAEC) and repair works at Kazakhstan’s fields will decrease oil production, said Kazakh Minister of Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev...


World-Renowned Filmmaker Intends to Develop Kazakh Film Industry

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the development of the Kazakh film industry during an Aug. 15 meeting with world-famous film director, producer and screenwriter Timur Bekmambetov, reported...


UAE, Kazakh Entrepreneurs to Construct Grain Terminal at Kuryk Seaport

ASTANA – Business leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan agreed to construct a grain terminal and develop a marine terminal at the Kuryk seaport, reported the...


Airlines in Kazakhstan Hit Record $178.2 Million Profit

ASTANA – The profit of air companies in Kazakhstan reached a record 80.5 billion tenge ($178.2 million) in July, according to the Bureau of National Statistics, Data Hub analytical...


Seven Regions of Kazakhstan Elect 17 Rural Mayors

ASTANA – Seventeen rural akims (mayors) were elected in seven regions of Kazakhstan on Aug. 13, State Counselor Erlan Karin wrote on his Telegram channel. Over the period of...


Mangystau Region Limits Electricity to Curtail Power Outage During Emergency Shutdown

ASTANA – A power outage in western Kazakhstan caused by another emergency shutdown at the Mangystau Atomic Energy Complex (MAEC) forced the Mangystau Region Akimat (governor’s office) to roll...


Kazakhstan Hosts Joint Military Exercises with Uzbekistan

ASTANA – The second stage of the Kanzhar (Dagger) 2023 joint military exercises of the Kazakh and Uzbek armed forces took place in Aktau, Kazakhstan’s Defense Ministry reported on...


Kazakhstan’s Exports of Wheat and Meslin Increase Almost 17%

ASTANA – Kazakhstan has exported 3.3 million tons of wheat and meslin worth $876.7 million over the first five months of this year, a 16.5% increase by volume and...


Kazakhstan to Build More Electric Charging Stations by 2029

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to build more electric charging stations as part of the electric vehicle infrastructure roadmap by 2029, reported the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructure Development on...


Kazakhstan’s Economy Grows 4.8% in January-July

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s economic growth reached 4.8% in seven months of this year, recording a 4.6% increase in the real sector and 4.7% in the service sector, Minister of...


To Forget Is to Repeat: Karlag Museum Chronicles Dark Legacy of Political Repression

KARAGANDY REGION – The museum of memory of victims of political repressions, known as Karlag (Karagandy corrective labor camp) museum, is housed in the original administrative building of one...


Uranium and Nuclear Energy: Kazakhstan’s Journey Towards Powerful Global Alliance

Kazakhstan holds a valuable resource that is becoming increasingly crucial in the world’s transition away from hydrocarbons: uranium. With 12% of the world’s uranium resources, the nation has emerged...


Tim Draper Reality Show Invites Kazakh Startups to Win $1 Million

ASTANA – The Astana Hub, an international technopark of IT startups, invites Kazakh startups founders to submit their project ideas to the Meet the Drapers reality show about startups,...


Almaty to Host Eurasian Film Market This September

ASTANA – Almaty is set to host the first edition of the Eurasian Film Market (EFM) on Sept. 11-14, reported the Travel Tomorrow on Aug. 7. “Due to its...


Kazakhstan’s Inbound Tourist Flow Doubles in January-March

ASTANA – Nearly 227,700 foreign tourists visited Kazakhstan in January-March, which is 2.3 times more than a year ago, reported the Ministry of Culture and Sports on Aug. 14....


Zhambyl Region to Launch Mineral Fertilizer Production

ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov visited the construction site of a EuroChem-Karatau large chemical complex and new investment projects at the Taraz Chemical Park special economic zone (SEZ)...


Works by Kazakh Artist on Display at Berlin Gallery

ASTANA – The exhibition featuring paintings by Kazakh artist Abai Chunchalinov has opened at the Ars Pro Dono gallery in Berlin, reported the gallery’s press service on its Instagram...


Kazakhstan’s Youth Presidential Reserve to Open Enrollment in September

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Presidential Youth Personnel Reserve will start enrollment from Sept. 1. This was announced at an Aug. 11 meeting chaired by Head of the Presidential Administration Olzhas...


Destination Samarkand: Unlike Anything You Have Seen Before

SAMARKAND – ASTANA – Samarkand is rightfully Uzbekistan’s most bejeweled and famous city, as its iconic medieval mausoleums, blue mosaics and incredibly delicious cuisine are unlike anything seen before. ...