Kazakhstan Prepares to Host World Nomad Games
ASTANA – Nail Nurov, the head of the directorate for the preparation and organization of the fifth World Nomad Games, spoke about the program and the ethnosport competitions in an interview with Kazakhstanskaya Pravda on March 15. The opening ceremony of the games is scheduled for Sept. 8 at the Astana Arena stadium. The event…
Kazakh, Scottish Universities Launch Joint Degree Program
ASTANA – Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) and Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU) agreed to establish a joint degree program as part of the cooperation agreement, reported the press service of RGU on March 5. The first group of students is expected to start their studies in Aberdeen in the academic year of 2024-25. This strategic…
Kazakh Scientists Discover Dinosaurs and Ancient Creatures in Prehistorical Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Deep within Kazakhstan’s history lies a treasure trove of prehistoric wonders, where massive dinosaurs and majestic mammoths once roamed the land. Valentina Aliyasova, a candidate of cultural science and professor at Pavlodar State University, discussed the dinosaurs that lived on the territory of Kazakhstan with Kazinform on Feb. 27. The world of prehistoric…
Kazakhstan to Compete at Sanremo Junior Contest in Italy
ASTANA – Nine Kazakh children will participate in the final show of the Sanremo Junior international vocal competition in Italy. The grand prix winner will represent Kazakhstan at the final stage on April 17 at the Ariston Theatre in Italy, reported the press service of the Kazakh National University of Arts. Sixty-seven children aged six…
New Venture Fund to Support Central Asian IT Startups
ASTANA – The Qazaqstan Investment Corporation (QIC) private equity fund and the United Kingdom’s Sturgeon Capital management company agreed to establish the Sturgeon Emerging Opportunities II LP venture fund, reported the company’s press service on Feb. 14. The fund will provide financing to Central Asian IT startups at pre-seed, seed, A, and B stages. The…
Kazakh Civil Servants to Undergo Leadership Training Through UAE Intergovernmental Agreement
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a leadership training program for Kazakh civil servants during the World Government Summit on Feb. 12-14 in Dubai, reported the press service of Kazakhstan’s Agency for Civil Service Affairs on Feb. 14. The Leadership Program for Managers will start in March. Thirty people are expected to…
