Articles by Aiman Nakispekova

ASTANA — Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Bagdad Mussin held a press briefing for the foreign media on June 9, highlighting the opportunities of an e-gov mobile app and satellite technologies.  The e-governance serves as a perfect example of Kazakhstan’s progress in the digitalization field, according to Mussin. The website provides…

ASTANA – The Astana International Forum (AIF) participants shared their impressions with The Astana Times about the first day of the forum on June 8 in the Kazakh capital.  According to Michel Roee, chairman of the Israel-Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce, the AIF is one of the most important platforms for opinion exchange among countries, businesses,…

ASTANA – Kazakhfilm studio organized a special event on June 3 in Almaty, commemorating the centenary since the birth of Amen Khaidarov, the nation’s pioneer animator. Veterans of the domestic animation industry who made a significant contribution to Kazakh animation’s development gathered to honor the outstanding animator’s memory.  “Amen aga (uncle) was devoted to his…

ASTANA – The East Kazakhstan Region is a hidden gem that offers breathtaking natural beauty, unique cultural experiences, and various activities for all. It has become a popular destination for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts worldwide. It is a must-visit location for those looking to explore the beauty and diversity of Kazakhstan. The…

ASTANA – The establishment of the IHT Central Asia factory, which produces coronary stents and balloons, represents a significant step in the medical industry development and medical technological progress in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, said Seitzhan Sypabekov, head of the Galamat Group medical holding, in an exclusive interview with The Astana Times. Iberhospitex S.A. and…

ASTANA – International experts have concluded that saiga antelopes are no longer in danger of extinction after visiting the Kaztalovsky and Zhanibek districts of the West Kazakhstan Region, reported Khabar news agency on May 23. Scientists from Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom have discovered that the number of saiga has significantly increased over the…

ASTANA –The robotics Arturli (diversified) team from the High Tech Academy in Almaty and a student of Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS), Sagyn Zhumadildayev, achieved excellent results in major science competitions in the United States. The Arturli team won the Best Innovative Project award at the Western Edge Open Robotics Championship in Long Beach, California, the Kazakh…

ASTANA – Ed-Tech startup Codiplay from Kazakhstan has incorporated gamification features to help children between 8 and 17 learn programming and create gadgets (IoT projects) based on arcade games.  In addition to the mobile app, a startup’s team created CodiKit kits that contain parts and mock-ups for creating 30 IoT projects, from traffic lights to…

ASTANA – Aktau is located in western Kazakhstan on the eastern coast of the Caspian Sea. It has gorgeous beaches and is a popular vacation destination in the country. People can enjoy water sports, including windsurfing, kayaking, and jet skiing, while relaxing on the sandy beaches next to warm waters. Climate The Caspian Sea has…

ASTANA – Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov highlighted key priorities for machine industry development including increasing local production, the use of new technologies and export promotion at the Machinery Manufacturer Forum on May 11-12 in Astana, reported the Prime Minister’s press service. Smailov emphasized that Kazakhstan continues its industrialization policy, economic diversification, and import dependence reduction.…

ASTANA – Peaceful coexistence is the only option in an era of globalization and intermingling religions and cultures, said Kazakh Minister of Information and Social Development, Darkhan Kydyrali, at the forum World Governments: An Incubator for Tolerance, a side event of the Annual Investment Meeting held in Abu Dhabi on May 8-10, reported the ministry’s…

ASTANA – Kazakh Embassy in Washington D.C. hosted an open house on May 6 as part of the Annual Passport DC event welcoming visitors for cultural performances and traditional food and drinks, according to the embassy’s Twitter account.  More than 500 people visited the embassy during the first two hours, showing much interest in Kazakh…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Ground Forces, the largest branch of the Kazakh Armed Forces, are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. The country will honor the bravest men and women who safeguard the country’s peace and independence on May 7, which marks Defender of the Fatherland Day, dedicated to the establishment of the Kazakh Armed Forces…

ASTANA – A rare snow leopard was found exhausted in a pasture in the Almaty Region and is now being treated by the Almaty Zoo, reported the Khabar TV channel on April 25.  A local shepherd found the animal in a weak condition and noticed the animal could not move his hind legs.  The snow…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is celebrating the Day of the Unity of the People on May 1. It is a time for citizens to come together to recognize the country’s diversity and promote social cohesion. For many citizens of Kazakhstan, this holiday represents the values ​​of friendship and solidarity, mutual respect and trust.  Aizhan Zhakenova, 58,…

ASTANA – Kazakh saiga conservationist Albert Salemgareyev, a member of the Kazakh Association for Biodiversity Conservation, won the prestigious Whitley Awards 2023 in the field of nature preservation for his work to save the Saiga antelope, whose population has exceeded 1.3 million, reported the Association for Biodiversity Conservation on April 27. Salemgareyev has been studying…

ASTANA – Seventy-five percent of Astana, Almaty and Shymkent and 60 percent of regional centers will be covered by 5G mobile networks by 2027, said Kazakh Minister of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry Bagdat Mussin at an April 25 government meeting, reported the ministry’s press service.  “5G will provide high-speed internet access that will…

ASTANA – Kyrgyz Language and Culture center opened on April 24 at Gumilyov Eurasian National University (ENU) to expand cooperation and strengthen the academic partnership between the Kazakhstana and the Kyrgyz Republic, reported the university’s press service. The center will provide training in linguistic and literary areas and implement a dual-diploma program together with Osh…

ASTANA – The National Cup of Student Entrepreneurship, Startups and Innovations and the Enactus Kazakhstan National Expo 2023 will take place on April 27-28 in the Kazakh capital, according to Enactus Kazakhstan, one of the organizers of the event.  The two-day event, organized with the support of the Kazakh Tourism national company, provides opportunities to present the…

ASTANA – The Akmola Region in the north of Kazakhstan, with a population of over 785,000 people, is known for its developed industry and agriculture. Its natural beauty attracts thousands of tourists every year. Major exporter According to the Economic Research Institute, the region became Kazakhstan’s major exporter of bearings, rare earth ores, flax seed,…

ASTANA – The 412-hectares open-air museum is being built at the Bozok ancient settlement site near Astana to demonstrate the achievements of the steppe civilization, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Culture and Sports on April 25.  The Bozok settlement has a unique historical significance that reflects the historical periods of five steppe civilizations, including the…

ASTANA – Kazakh and Austrian officials and business leaders outlined priority areas to enhance trade and economic cooperation during the 11th meeting of the Kazakh-Austrian Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Agricultural, Ecological, Technical, Industrial, and Technological Cooperation (IGC) in Graz, Austria, reported the Kazakh Foreign Ministry’s press service on April 21.  Addressing the participants of the…

ASTANA – The opening ceremony of the 2023 Kazakhstan Chess Cup among men and women took place at the National Tennis Center on April 23.  Addressing the public, FIDE Director-General Emil Sutovsky said this is the strongest professional tournament in Kazakhstan for many years, which provides an excellent opportunity for young players to challenge themselves.…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Cerebra Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered software for early stroke detection has entered the StartX Program at Stanford University, reported Kazinform on April 21. “This is a big moment for the Kazakh IT industry. The fact that the Cerebra project was accepted into StartX signals to the world that Kazakhstan has begun to create…

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s robotics teams won three awards at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) World Championship in Houston, the United States, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Education on April 23. The Adeptus Mechanicus team from Almaty received the Core Values ​​Award for high enthusiasm, a spirit of cooperation, and mutual…