Kazakh Airlines Transport 5.5 Million Passengers Since Year-Start
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s airlines have transported nearly 5.5 million passengers since the beginning of the year. According to the Civil Aviation Committee’s press service, this figure is 17% higher than in the same period last year. Six airlines now operate domestic flights on 53 routes, with a weekly frequency of 640 flights. Nineteen domestic air…
KazAID Presents Kazakhstan’s Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals at Beijing Conference
ASTANA – The Kazakh delegation, led by Chairman of Kazakhstan Agency of International Development (KazAID) Arken Arystanov, presented country’s role in the Central Asian region in promoting international development to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the second high-level conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development on July 11-13 in Beijing.…
Burabay Summer Camp Welcomes Ethnic Kazakh Children From Abroad
ASTANA – The Otandastar (compatriots) Foundation and the IQanat Foundation welcomed ethnic Kazakh children living abroad for the Jas Qazaq summer camp, which operated from June 24 to July 7 in Burabay. Some 255 children from 12 countries attended the camp. According to Kazinform, over the course of two weeks, children studied the Kazakh language,…
“The Legend”: Dimash Kudaibergen Performs Soundtrack for Jackie Chan’s New Film
ASTANA – The highly anticipated new film by Jackie Chan, “The Legend,” was released in cinemas on July 12. The film’s end features the soundtrack “This Love,” performed by Kazakh singer Dimash Kudaibergen. On July 5, the song was released on music platforms. The story of the new film, starring Jackie Chan himself, follows archaeologist…
Top 10 Youngest Kazakh Athletes at Summer Olympics
ASTANA – A 17-year-old taekwondo fighter Batyrkhan Toleugali will be the youngest participant from Kazakhstan at the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to Aug. 11. However, on July 25, Toleugali will turn 18. In addition to him, the Kazakhstan national team has 13 athletes who are 18 years old. The Kazakh Ministry…
Kazakhstan’s First-Half Year Economic Review Highlights $318.3 Million in New Investments
ASTANA — In January-June, 18 projects worth 151 billion tenge (US$318.3 million) were introduced in Kazakhstan. Of these, foreign investments reached 122.7 billion tenge (US$258.7 million). The operational headquarters for ensuring economic growth held a meeting on July 15, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Nurlan Baibazarov, to review the development…
Kazakh School Students Win Four Bronze Medals at International Biology Olympiad
ASTANA — Kazakh school students won four bronze medals at the 35th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), which took place in the capital from July 7 to 14. The event gathered 305 young biologists and 275 scientists from 81 countries. Over seven days, participants competed in two theoretical and four practical rounds in biochemistry, molecular biology,…
Kazakh Government to Intensify Support for Agriculture Investment Projects
ASTANA – Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture and Kazakh Invest national company assist 55 projects with the participation of foreign investors worth $3.8 billion. At a meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Serik Zhumangarin on July 13, the progress in the implementation of seven projects involving major multinational corporations was reviewed. According to the Prime Minister’s…
Kazakh Confectionery Factory Produces Limited Batch of Chocolate Bars to Celebrate Paris Olympics
ASTANA — The National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Kazakhstan and the Bayan Sulu confectionery factory produced a limited batch of chocolate bars to support the national team ahead of the Paris Olympics. “For us, it is important not only to support our athletes at all major competitions but also to showcase our country’s culture and…
Kazakh Film Included in Swiss Locarno Film Festival Competition Program
ASTANA – The film “Joqtau”(Mourning) directed by Kazakh filmmaker Aruan Anartai, has been included in the competition program of Switzerland’s Locarno Film Festival on July 10. The first public screening will take place on Aug. 16. A road movie narrates the story of a journey across the Kazakh steppe, where the main characters’ ties, beliefs,…
2024 Paris Games: Kazakhstan’s Team Uniform Reflects Cultural Heritage
ASTANA – Several types of uniforms were prepared for Kazakhstan’s national team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. These are a ceremonial suit, a ceremonial sports uniform, a sports uniform and a ceremonial uniform for flag bearers, reported Kazinform on July 10. Athletes will participate in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in…
SCO Summit Highlights Kazakhstan’s Growing Influence, Says State Councilor
ASTANA – The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, held on July 3-4 in the Kazakh capital, marked the rise of Kazakhstan’s international authority to a new, significant level and demonstrated its growing influence, said State Counselor Erlan Karin in an interview with the 24.kz TV channel on July 10. Karin recalled that many foreign experts,…
Fifth World Nomad Games: Caravan of Unity Kicks Off in Zhambyl Region
ASTANA — The Caravan of Unity, a kind of torch relay, has started in the Zhambyl Region two months ahead of the fifth World Nomad Games, scheduled for Sept. 8 to 13 in the Kazakh capital. Traditionally, all modern major sports events such as the Olympics, Asian, and World University Games include the torch relay,…
Antalya Unveils Monument to Kazakh National Instrument Dombra
ASTANA – A monument dedicated to the Kazakh national musical instrument, the dombra, was erected in Antalya’s Zhambyl Zhabayev Park on July 9 to mark National Dombra Day. According to the Kazakh Foreign Ministry, Antalya Province Governor Hulusi Sahin, the city administration and other officials, representatives of the consular corps and public figures attended the…
Kazakh Surgeons Perform Live-Stream Surgery at Indian International Conference
ASTANA—Kazakhstan’s University Medical Center (UMC) specialists performed the operation in live-case online mode as part of the National Interventional Conference (NIC), one of the largest in interventional cardiology, held in India on July 5-7. “During the broadcast, a UMC Heart Center patient had surgery to place an innovative bifurcation stent. This stent is implanted in…
Which Countries Do Kazakh IT Specialists Provide Services To
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s IT services volume reached 1.4 trillion tenge (US$2.9 billion) in 2023, 46.4% higher in value than the previous year. According to the Energyprom analytical website, in terms of service types, software development accounted for the bulk — 383.9 billion tenge (US$798.9 million) or 49% annual increase. Next in popularity are application hosting…
Kazakhstan Selects Permanent Representative to TRACECA Intergovernmental Commission
ASTANA – The Kazakh Transport Ministry appointed Almaz Aisin on July 9 as the head of its permanent representation in the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia) Intergovernmental Commission’s permanent secretariat, according to a draft government resolution. Aisin previously served on the transport and infrastructure advisory committee of the Eurasian Economic Commission and held various positions at…
2024 Paris Games: Kazakh Athletes Secure 92 Licenses
ASTANA – Kazakh athletes have received 92 licenses in 25 sports for the upcoming Paris Olympics, said the Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yermek Marzhikpayev during a July 9 meeting with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Eighty athletes will compete at the Summer Olympics. During the meeting, Marzhikpayev spoke about the national team’s pre-Olympic training camps…
Kazakh Capital Hosts International Street Theater Festival
ASTANA – The Kazakh capital hosted the international street theater festival for the first time as part of the Eurasia International Film Festival during the Astana Day holidays. The best actors, directors, and producers from Poland, Estonia, Russia, and regions of Kazakhstan prepared festive programs for citizens and visitors to the capital, reported Khabar TV…
Almaty State Puppet Theater Wins Grand Prix at Ottawa International Festival
ASTANA — The Almaty State Puppet Theater won the Grand Prix at the first International Puppet Festival in Ottawa, Canada, which took place July 3-6. The Kazakh theater team was awarded the victory for their production of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,”, reported Khabar TV channel on July 8. The festival featured performances by three…
EBRD Sets to Double Investments in Kazakhstan This Year
ASTANA – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) plans to double the volume of investments in the Kazakh economy this year, said Hüseyin Özhan, acting Managing Director for Central Asia at EBRD at a July 5 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and National Economy Minister Nurlan Baibazarov. During the talks, the Prime…
Kazakhstan Tightens Gambling Business Restrictions With Amended Law
ASTANA — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed legislative amendments on July 8 to tighten the country’s gambling and lottery regulations. The law introduces restrictive and stimulating norms aimed at decreasing gambling addiction among the population. The list of those who cannot gamble or bet has been expanded. Restrictions have been established on advertising of bookmakers…
Kazakh President Tightens Law Preventing Vandalism, Property Damage
ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a law on July 5, increasing penalties for human trafficking, vandalism, and property damage. State Counselor Erlan Karin commented that the law was part of the initiatives proposed at the National Kurultai in March in Atyrau. Previously, Kazakhstan introduced a law prohibiting vape sales and distribution and a…
Kazakhstan Committed to Improve Seismic Safety
ASTANA – Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov signed a comprehensive development plan for the seismological industry for 2024-2028 on July 5. According to the Prime Minister’s press service, the document provides for implementing a wide range of measures to strengthen the country’s seismological safety. The country plans to develop 15 seismic zoning maps, which will…
Kazakhstan Sets to Implement Ambitious Projects With China, Iran
ASTANA—The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit on July 4 proved highly productive. It facilitated bilateral meetings that led to significant projects for Kazakhstan. Alongside adopting pivotal documents, the summit saw Kazakhstan forge promising partnerships with Iran and China, resulting in agreements on various collaborative initiatives. Iranian companies plan to build major hydraulic structures Kazakh Minister…
