Kazakhstan Launches Global Cleantech Innovation Program to Foster Green Technologies
ASTANA – The Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) has been launched in Kazakhstan on April 15 to promote innovation and support small and medium-sized businesses and startups in green technologies, reported the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources press service. GCIP entails startup pre-selection, acceleration, and commercialization to identify the most promising entrepreneurs. It will…
Central Asian Countries Discuss Public Diplomacy Efforts in Tashkent
ASTANA – Tashkent hosted a Central Asian regional conference on April 14 dedicated to the role of public diplomacy in strengthening peace and good neighborliness in the region, reported Kazinform. According to the Director of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Center for Public Diplomacy in Uzbekistan Kabuljon Sabirov, the conference, which takes place amid challenging…
Sayram-Ugam National Park: Natural Wonderland Offers Unique Landscapes and Hiking Trails
ASTANA – Sayram-Ugam national park is a hidden gem in southern Kazakhstan, located in the midst of the rugged Western Tian Shan Mountains, close to the border with Uzbekistan. Breathtaking landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, and rich cultural history add to the uniqueness of Sayram-Ugam. Location of the Sayram-Ugam National Park Spanning 149,000 hectares, the…
Exhibition in Brussels Showcases Ancient Maps of Kazakh State
ASTANA – An exhibition of ancient maps depicting the Kazakh state opened on April 12 at the European Parliament in Brussels, marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kazakhstan and the European Union (EU), reported the Kazakh Embassy in Belgium. The exhibition displays unique maps dating from the 16th to 19th…
Top Five Unique Libraries in Kazakhstan
ASTANA — With the rise of digital technology, libraries have become more than just a repository of books but also a hub for learning and innovation. Years and centuries have passed, but libraries remain essential for society as vital institutions, providing everyone access to knowledge and information regardless of socioeconomic status. The Astana Times presents…
Turkistan Region Kicks Off New Tourism Season
ASTANA – The city of Turkistan unveiled a tourism season at the Keruen-Sarai complex on March 16, reported the Turkistan Region akimat’s (city administration) press service. Turkistan Region akim (governor) Darkhan Satybaldy congratulated people on the upcoming Nauryz holiday. He underlined the region is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, and sacred Turkistan is turning…
