Kazakhstan Names New Foreign Minister
ALMATY – Kazakhstan appointed Yermek Kosherbayev as a new foreign minister, the presidential press service announced on Sept. 26, in a series of government and administrative reshuffles made by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Kosherbayev replaced Murat Nurtleu in the post. Prior to this, Kosherbayev served as Deputy Prime Minister from February. Kosherbayev has also held senior…
Kazakhstan Deepens Global Partnerships at UN General Assembly in New York
ALMATY – On the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings with world leaders on Sept. 22, focusing on global security and regional development. Tokayev met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to discuss the assembly’s agenda and reaffirm Kazakhstan’s commitment to…
Kazakhstan to Partner with FIFA on Youth Football and Infrastructure
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the future of football development in Kazakhstan on Sept. 22 in New York. Tokayev expressed his gratitude to FIFA for supporting the implementation of the FIFA Arena program. The initiative focuses on promoting children’s football and creating modern sports infrastructure…
Kazakhstan to Strengthen Innovation Ties with Amazon, Meta and OpenAI
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings with American technology and business leaders, including representatives from Amazon, Meta, Wabtec, and OpenAI, on Sept. 22 in New York. Discussions focused on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, satellite connectivity, industrial cooperation, and education partnerships, underscoring Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a leading hub for innovation…
Kazakhstan to Deepen Ties with US as Tokayev Engages Business Leaders in New York
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during his working visit to the United States, addressed a high-level roundtable with representatives of leading American companies on Sept. 22. In his speech, Tokayev emphasized that the expanded strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the U.S. continues to advance steadily, according to the Akorda press service. Tokayev noted that the…
How to Buy Tickets for Kairat vs Real Madrid Match: Prices and Rules Announced
ALMATY – Ticket sales for the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League match between Kazakhstan’s Kairat and Spain’s Real Madrid, held on Sept. 30 in Almaty, begins today. Organizers emphasized that tickets will be sold exclusively online and only through three platforms – the Ticketon website, the Ticketon mobile app, and the Qairat Superapp. Purchasing tickets…
Kazakh Media Company Launches First National Streaming Platform
ALMATY – Uni-Q Group, a local media company, has officially launched Unico Play, a new streaming service positioned as a national digital entertainment platform on Sept. 12. Unico Play is built on a proprietary IT solution and is available globally on smartphones, browsers, and Smart TVs. Subscribers will receive the first month free, with a…
Kazakhstan Rises to 34th in IMD World Talent Ranking 2025
ALMATY – The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) has released its World Talent Ranking 2025 on Sept. 9, where Kazakhstan has advanced to 34th place, moving up three positions compared to last year. According to the Institute for Economic Research, the ranking assessed 69 economies on their ability to develop, attract, and retain human…
Kazakhstan Restructures Digital Ministry
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree on Sept. 18 to transform the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry into the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. Under the decree, the new ministry will inherit the rights and obligations of its predecessor, with functions related to innovation transferred to the…
Tokayev Honors National Boxing Team After Historic World Championship Triumph
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated the Kazakh national boxing team on Sept. 18, commending their performance at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, where Kazakhstan ranked first among 68 participating nations. Tokayev highlighted the achievement as a historic milestone for the country, noting that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the National Olympic…
Tokayev to Visit New York for High-Level UN General Assembly
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a working visit to New York on Sept. 21–23. While in New York, he will participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and hold talks with world leaders and heads of international organizations, reported the Akorda press service on Sept. 19. The program of…
IAEA to Support Kazakhstan at All Stages of Nuclear Power Plant Construction
ALMATY — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reaffirmed its commitment to provide assistance for Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant construction during a Sept. 17 meeting on the sidelines of the IAEA General Conference. During the talks, the Chairman of the Kazakhstan Atomic Energy Agency Almasadam Satkaliev and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi discussed…
Backstreet Boys Concert in Astana to Attract Over 12,000 Tourists
ALMATY — Astana Arena will host a historic event as the legendary pop group Backstreet Boys performs in Kazakhstan for the first time on Sept. 21. Their concert in Astana will be part of their ongoing world tour. According to the Astana akimat (city administration), the concert will attract more than 12,000 tourists from 45…
KazMunayGas Resumes Oil Exports Through Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline
ALMATY— KazMunayGas (KMG) resumed oil exports through the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline system with a shipment of 8,800 tons of Kashagan crude from the port of Aktau on Sept. 13, reported the company’s press service on Sept. 17. According to KMG, Kazakhstan transported 0.9 million tons of crude through BTC during the first eight months of…
Tokayev Calls for Peace at Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions
ALMATY — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the opening of the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on Sept. 16 in Astana, highlighting the growing global tensions and the urgent need for constructive dialogue rooted in shared human values. Tokayev emphasized that since its inception, the congress has served as a unique space…
Kazakh Oscar Entry Movie Premieres in US Theaters
ALMATY — The Kazakh film “Bauryna Salu” (Adoption), the country’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, will premiere in the United States theaters this fall, reported the Willa distribution company’s press service on Sept. 15. The film opens on Sept. 17 in Los Angeles and on Sept. 19 in…
Kazakhstan to Boost Agricultural Exports to Afghanistan
ALMATY — Kazakhstan’s agricultural exports to Afghanistan are set to increase by more than $100 million following a series of negotiations between NC Food Contract Corporation JSC and Afghan state companies, industry associations, and private sector representatives on Sept. 16. The talks took place in Kabul, organized by the Kazakhstan Trade House in Herat, which…
Kazakhstan and US Sign Joint Statement on Nuclear Safety at IAEA Conference
ALMATY — Kazakhstan and the United States signed a joint statement on the sidelines of the 69th session of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference on Sept. 16, reaffirming their commitment to nuclear safety and nonproliferation. The agreement, concluded between the Kazakh Agency for Atomic Energy and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National…
Kazakh Government Approves Action Plan to Implement President Tokayev’s Address
ALMATY – The government approved the National Action Plan to implement President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state-of-the-nation address at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov on Sept. 15. Bektenov emphasized that Tokayev set out a comprehensive roadmap for transforming the country. The plan includes measures to integrate AI and digital solutions across the economy, agriculture,…
FC Kairat Announces Ticket Sales for UEFA Champions League Home Matches
ALMATY – Almaty’s FC Kairat has unveiled the procedure and timeline for ticket sales ahead of its UEFA Champions League group stage home matches, reported the club’s press service on Sept. 15. Ticket sales will open on Sept. 23 through the club’s official website and the Ticketon platform. To prevent ticket reselling, purchases will be…
Almaty to Host Denis Ten Memorial Figure Skating Tournament in October
ALMATY – Almaty will host the sixth Denis Ten Memorial Challenge, an international figure skating tournament of the ISU Challenger Series, at the Halyk Arena from Oct. 1 to 4. This year’s competition is expected to feature a powerful lineup, including athletes who are considered frontrunners for medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy,…
Turkic Nations Consolidate Identity with Historical Monograph and Space Symbol
ALMATY – Scientists from Turkic countries have finalized the work plan for a landmark academic project, titled “History of Turkic States”, during the second working meeting held on Sept. 10–11 in Almaty. The Turkic Academy leads the initiative with the support of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). Opening the session, President of the Turkic…
Vatican Extends Blessing to Kazakhstan’s Major Interfaith Congress
ALMATY – Pope Leo XIV will send a special message to participants, continuing a tradition of papal support for Kazakhstan’s flagship interfaith initiative at the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on Sept. 17-18. Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, newly appointed prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, will give the keynote address…
Spanish Artist Juan Saliquet Explores Urban Soul in Art Exhibition
ALMATY — The Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Kazakhstan and ART FUTURE, a contemporary culture development project, opened a solo exhibition by renowned Spanish artist Juan Saliquet on Sept. 5 at Esentai Gallery in Almaty. The exhibition, titled “Archaeology of a City: Almaty,” will run until Oct. 15. The project marks the culmination…
Almaty to Host World Chess Championship for Children in September
ALMATY – Almaty will host the World Chess Championship for Children in the U8, U10, and U12 categories from Sept. 19 to 30, bringing together more than 800 young players from 84 countries. The opening ceremony will take place on Sept. 19. The tournament includes 11 rounds, with a rest day on Sept. 25 featuring…
