Kazakhstan Hosts 35,000+ Foreign Students, Strengthening Country’s Education Status
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is rapidly consolidating its position as one of Eurasia’s leading education destinations. In the 2025 academic year, 35,075 international students from 88 countries are enrolled in Kazakh universities, marking an 11% increase from the previous year and underscoring the growing global competitiveness of the country’s higher education system. The expanding geography of…
OECD Features Kazakhstan’s e-Qyzmet Among Leading Public Sector Innovations
ALMATY – The international Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) platform of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published Kazakhstan’s experience in implementing e-Qyzmet, the country’s integrated digital human resource management system. The inclusion marks a crucial international acknowledgment of Kazakhstan’s progress in modernizing HR processes across its public sector, reported the…
Kazakh Young Football Players Break Into World Rankings and European Headlines
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s football scene is experiencing an unprecedented moment of global recognition as 17-year-old forward Dastan Satpayev was named among the top five best young players globally by the platform Score 90, while Italian powerhouse Inter Milan highlighted the remarkable performance of Kairat goalkeeper Temirlan Anarbekov in a new social media feature. Together, these…
Dimash Qudaibergen Gives First Solo Concert in Egypt
ALMATY – Kazakh world-renowned artist Dimash Qudaibergen gave his first-ever solo concert in Egypt on Nov. 30 as part of the inaugural The Pyramids Echo festival. The performance marked his debut on the African continent and the first appearance of an artist from the CIS at the foot of Egypt’s iconic pyramids, reported the DimashNews…
Kazakhstan, UAE Deepen Strategic Partnership as Investment and High-Tech Cooperation Expand
ALMATY – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) remains one of Kazakhstan’s largest investors, with more than $1.3 billion invested over the past decade, as was announced during a Nov. 25 tenth Kazakhstan–UAE Intergovernmental Commission, marking a major step toward strengthening digital, technological and economic cooperation between the two strategic partners. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister…
Kazakh Diplomas to Be Recognized in China, Japan, South Korea
ALMATY – Kazakh university diplomas will be recognized in China, Japan, South Korea and other Asia-Pacific nations, following the Nov.19 Mazhilis (lower chamber of Parliament) ratification of the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Regional Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications in Higher Education, adopted in Tokyo in 2011. The move is expected to significantly expand academic and professional…
Kazakhstan to Host World Taekwondo Championships in 2027
ALMATY — Kazakhstan has officially been selected as the host country of the 2027 World Taekwondo Championships (WT), marking the first time the global competition will take place in Central Asia. The competition is expected to take place in Astana, with the event serving as a key milestone in Kazakhstan’s sports diplomacy and development of…
LOT Polish Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Almaty and Warsaw in 2026
ALMATY — LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national carrier, will launch direct flights, linking Almaty and Warsaw, starting May 31, 2026. During the summer season, flights will operate four times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. In winter, the airline will reduce its frequency to three flights per week, departing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and…
Kazakhstan, Italy to Deepen Strategic Partnership in Trade, Education and Peace Policy
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held official talks with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on Sept. 29 in Astana, highlighting the strong political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries and charting new areas for cooperation. Welcoming the Italian leader at Akorda, Tokayev said Mattarella’s visit marks a milestone in bilateral relations. “I am…
Kazakhstan Football Federation Academy Achieves FIFA Talent Academy Status
ALMATY – The ceremony to mark the Kazakhstan Football Federation (KFF) Academy receiving the official status of a FIFA Talent Academy was held in Talgar, Almaty region, on Sept. 18. The Kazakh football federation became the ninth association in the world and the second Union of European Football Associations member to have its academy recognized…
Spanish Artist Launches Almaty Project Exploring City as Living Archive
ALMATY – The Embassy of Spain in Kazakhstan and Esentai Gallery have announced the launch of the 2025 Art Residency Program, featuring Spanish contemporary artist Juan Saliquet and his new research project, “Archaeology of a City.” The project, centered on Almaty as a space of memory and personal archaeology, invites the public to see the…
Kazakhstan, Meta Discuss AI Partnership and Child Online Safety
ASTANA – Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiyev met with Simon Milner, Meta Vice President, to discuss prospects for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digital security and the protection of minors from harmful online content, reported the ministry’s press office on June 10. The meeting addressed key areas, including…
