Alikhan Bokeikhanov: The Man Who Challenged History
ASTANA — Alikhan Bokeikhanov was not a revolutionary by instinct. He did not call for the destruction of systems, but believed in something far more difficult — that history itself could be negotiated. In March 2026, Kazakhstan marks the 160th anniversary of his birth, a moment that has brought renewed attention to one of the…
Kazakhstan’s Aviation Chief on Growth, Safety and Future Workforce
ASTANA — As Kazakhstan seeks to position itself as Central Asia’s aviation hub, the Civil Aviation Committee (CAC) believes the real challenge extends beyond infrastructure alone. “Competitiveness ultimately depends on trust in the system—safety, regulation and predictable rules,” CAC Saltanat Tompiyeva said in an interview with The Astana Times. Tompiyeva began her career in civil…
Women in Kazakhstan Surpass 10.4 Million Ahead of International Women’s Day
ASTANA — Women now make up over 10.4 million people in Kazakhstan, reflecting both the country’s growing population and the expanding role women play in the workforce, entrepreneurship and public life, according to new statistics released by the Bureau of National Statistics ahead of International Women’s Day. According to the statistics, the number of women…
