New Academic Year Starts in Kazakhstan
ASTANA — This academic year more than 3.9 million Kazakh schoolchildren will begin their academic journey across 7,859 schools nationwide, according to an Aug. 27 press release by the Kazakh Ministry of Education. Among these are over 350,000 first graders, with nearly 70% of them opting to study in the Kazakh language. This year also…
President Tokayev to Deliver State-of-the-Nation Address Next Week
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his annual state-of-the-nation address to Kazakh citizens at a joint meeting of the houses of the Parliament on Sept. 2, reported the Akorda press service. The address will be attended by the Mazhilis and Senate deputies, central government leaders, members of the National Kurultai, the Human Rights Commission,…
Kazakh Athletes Carry State Flag at Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony
ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Berik Izmaganbetov, from the sitting volleyball team, and Sevda Aliyeva, a para shooter, carried the state flag during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games on Aug. 28 at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. According to the Kazakh Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service, Paris will host…
Kazakh Parliament to Convene Next Week, Kicking Off New Legislative Session
ASTANA — The Kazakh Parliament is set to convene on Sept. 2, marking the official start of its new legislative session, according to a decree signed by Yerlan Koshanov, the chairman of the Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament. The Mazhilis press service reported on Aug. 28 that the meeting is being convened…
KazMunayGas Reduces Oil Production Due to Repairs at Tengiz, Kashagan Fields
ASTANA— KazMunayGas (KMG) national oil and gas company consistently adheres to its oil production obligations under the OPEC+ Agreement, the quotas set by the Kazakh Ministry of Energy. Regarding large assets (Tengizchevroil, North Caspian Operating Company), where KazMunayGas participates in projects with foreign partners, Kazinform reported on Aug. 25 that maintenance works are currently being…
Carlsberg Kazakhstan Plans Expansion with New Investment Projects in Central Asia
ASTANA — Carlsberg plans to expand its presence across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. This was revealed during an Aug. 22 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov and President of Carlsberg Kazakhstan Vyacheslav Maltsev. Gabidulla Ospankulov, chairman of the ministry’s Investment Committee, and Yerzhan Yelekeyev, chairman of Kazakh Invest national company, attended the meeting.…
Kazakhstan Upgrades Oil Production Compensation Plan Under OPEC+ Agreement
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has updated its Compensation plan, including for overproduction in July, and submitted it to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretariat, the Energy Ministry announced on Aug. 22. “Kazakhstan reaffirms its commitment to the OPEC+ Agreement and supports decisions taken jointly with the OPEC+ member countries. Kazakhstan will make every effort…
StarLink Internet Coverage in Karagandy Region Reaches 100%
ASTANA – This year, 106 rural schools in the Karagandy Region were connected to StarLink Internet, achieving 100% high-speed Internet coverage, as reported at the regional education workers’ meeting on Aug. 19. According to the regional administration’s press service, the computerization of schools in the region has increased by a quarter, with 9,000 modern computers…
Dimash Kudaibergen’s Music Video to Showcase Kazakhstan’s Tourist Sites
ASTANA—The world-famous pop star Dimash Kudaibergen began filming his new music video on Aug. 20, the Tourism and Sports Ministry’s press service reported. The video showcases Kazakhstan’s natural and cultural treasures. Kudaibergen is capturing footage at several popular tourist locations, including Charyn Canyon, Kolsai Lakes, Akmeshit Cave, Azret-Sultan Museum-Reserve, Bozzhyra tract, Torysh Valley, and national…
Kazakhstan’s Culture Days in Tajikistan Set Before Tokayev’s Visit
ASTANA – Tajikistan will host several major events during Kazakhstan’s Culture Days on Aug. 20-22 ahead of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s state visit, reported the Kazakh Culture and Information Ministry’s press service. The Days of Kazakh Cinema will open at the Vatan cinema in Dushanbe on Aug. 20. The Kokhi Borbad state complex will host a…
President Tokayev to Pay State Visit to Tajikistan This Week
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Tajikistan on Aug. 22-23, reported the Akorda press service. He will discuss the current state and prospects for strengthening the Kazakh-Tajik strategic partnership with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The leaders are expected to hold talks in a narrow format and within the government…
Forbes Travel Guide Lists Four Reasons to Visit Astana
ASTANA – Forbes Travel Guide, the United States-based global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, published an article on Aug. 5 highlighting four great reasons why Astana should be on every traveler’s bucket list. Among them are the pyramid-shaped Palace of Peace and Reconciliation, the St. Regis Astana Hotel, the Ozen…
Association of Almaty Museums Wins TURKSOY Award
ASTANA – The International Turkic Culture Organization (TURKSOY) honored the Association of Almaty Museums with the Best Museum of the Turkic World award. The association was recognized as the best among the museums of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Türkiye and Turkmenistan, reported Kazinform on Aug. 15. “We see that in the past two years…
ACWA Power Kazakhstan Becomes 3,000th Firm Registered at AIFC
ASTANA – The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has registered its 3,000th company – ACWA Power Kazakhstan. Saudi-listed ACWA Power is the world’s largest private water desalination company, a leader in energy transition and the first mover into green hydrogen. It is currently present in 13 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and…
Kazakh Government Projects 5.6% Economic Growth and Reduced Inflation for Next Year
ASTANA — The government of Kazakhstan anticipates economic growth at 5.6% next year and a decrease in inflation to 5.5-7.5%. This was revealed during an Aug. 15 meeting chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting addressed issues of socio-economic development and the government’s forecasts for the medium term. According to the Akorda press service, Tokayev…
Kazakhstan to Double Volume of Agricultural Exports by 2029
ASTANA — Kazakhstan intends to increase its exports of agricultural products to enhance its position in the international market and expand the supply chain. The country exports a wide range of goods, such as livestock, honey, dairy products, sausages, and preserved goods. Kazinform reviewed the list of agricultural products exported from Kazakhstan in its Aug.…
Astana Hub, Draper University Announce Third Cohort of Hero Training Program in Silicon Valley
ASTANA – Astana Hub international technology park has announced the opening of applications for the third cohort of the Hero Training acceleration program. The program, conducted in partnership with Draper University, is designed to rapidly scale technology companies for the global market. Applications are open until Sept. 1. Hero Training is a distinctive five-week acceleration…
Kazakhstan Sees 15% Rise in Creative Industries Post Tax Relief
ASTANA – Following tax breaks, the number of creative industry entities increased by 15%, or 6,033 units, to 45,597 entities, Kazinform reported on Aug. 12, citing the Ministry of Culture and Information. The ministry anticipates further growth in the creative sector and has developed a draft law to support and develop creative industries. The Mazhilis,…
World Nomad Games Await: The Gathering of the Great Steppe in Astana
ASTANA – As the curtain falls on the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Kazakhstan proudly secured seven medals, a new chapter in global sports is set to unfold. While the world has celebrated the feast of modern athletes on the grandest stage, the heart of Central Asia is preparing to host a cultural and sporting event…
Kazakhstan’s Three Horse Riders Secure Licenses for Fifth World Nomad Games
ASTANA – Three horse riders secured licenses for the upcoming fifth World Nomad Games at the qualifying round in baige traditional horse racing at the Almaty Hippodrome on Aug. 11. According to Kazinform, the event gathered horse riders from all over the country. The sports program of the World Nomad Games features 21 types of…
Kazakh Capital to Host Astana Finance Days in September
ASTANA – Astana Finance Days, an annual financial conference covering the entire Eurasian region, is set to attract nearly 3,000 participants from over 70 countries on Sept. 5-6 in the Kazakh capital. The event will gather government officials, high-ranking dignitaries, skilled financial and economic experts, major investors and business owners, heads of international banks, and…
Bibisara Assaubayeva Wins Silver and Bronze at FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024
ASTANA – Kazakh chess champion Bibisara Assaubayeva won a silver medal in Rapid and a bronze medal in Blitz at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships 2024, Kazakhstan Chess Federation reported on Aug. 8. She beat the reigning World Chess Champion Ju Wenjun in the ninth round of Rapid and twice defeated Ukrainian…
Japanese PM Cancels Visit to Kazakhstan Due to Earthquake
ASTANA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who was expected to attend the Central Asia + Japan Dialogue Summit in Astana on Aug. 9, canceled his visit following a powerful earthquake in Japan, Kazinform reported, citing the Kazakh Foreign Ministry. According to The Japan Times, the 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Miyazaki Prefecture…
Kazakhstan’s Green Energy Generation Rises by 31.1% in 2023
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s production of green energy reached 6.6 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2023, marking a 31.1% increase compared to the previous year, the Bureau of National Statistics reported on Aug. 8. Renewable energy sources accounted for 5.8% of the total electricity output, which increases to 12.74% when large hydroelectric power plants are included. Wind…
CICA Announces Winners of International Essay Contest
ASTANA — Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) announced winners of the essay competition held under the theme “The Future of Asia We Want: Ideas for the CICA Region.” Five works were selected out of 31 essays from eight countries. According to the CICA press service, “The CICA Secretariat extends its…
