Kazakhstan, EBRD Extend SME Partnership to 2030, Launch Investment-Focused Initiative
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have extended their partnership on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) support through 2030 and unveiled a new initiative to strengthen the investment potential of medium-sized businesses.
From L to R: Simone Zeh Atanasovski ,Yerlan Sagnayev. Photo credit: gov.kz…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have extended their partnership on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) support through 2030 and unveiled a new initiative to strengthen the investment potential of medium-sized businesses.
From L to R: Simone Zeh Atanasovski ,Yerlan Sagnayev. Photo credit: gov.kz…
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Aral Sea Shows Signs of Recovery as Water Levels Rise
ALMATY – The North Aral Sea is slowly coming back to life and with it, renewed hope for the thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on its waters. A recent television report by Almaty.tv captured not only rising water levels, but also the voices of fishermen and villagers who see the sea’s recovery as…
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ALMATY – The North Aral Sea is slowly coming back to life and with it, renewed hope for the thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on its waters. A recent television report by Almaty.tv captured not only rising water levels, but also the voices of fishermen and villagers who see the sea’s recovery as…
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From Bosphorus to Great Steppe: Turkish Artist Explores Shared Roots in Astana
ASTANA – Water flows through civilizations. It moves between continents, carries memory, and connects cultures. In Astana, Turkish watercolor artist Ahmet Öğreten uses that symbolism to trace a journey stretching from the Bosphorus to the great steppe.
“Following the Water: From the Bosphorus to the Great Steppe” exhibition. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Aida…
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ASTANA – Water flows through civilizations. It moves between continents, carries memory, and connects cultures. In Astana, Turkish watercolor artist Ahmet Öğreten uses that symbolism to trace a journey stretching from the Bosphorus to the great steppe.
“Following the Water: From the Bosphorus to the Great Steppe” exhibition. Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Aida…
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Living Art: How Kazakh Nomads Weave Meaning into Every Object
ALMATY – Art was never separate from life for the nomads of the Kazakh steppe. It lived in the objects of everyday life, from textiles to horse gear and jewelry, shaped by use as much as by beauty. In Kazakh culture, even a home could be understood as a work of art.
Today, the…
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ALMATY – Art was never separate from life for the nomads of the Kazakh steppe. It lived in the objects of everyday life, from textiles to horse gear and jewelry, shaped by use as much as by beauty. In Kazakh culture, even a home could be understood as a work of art.
Today, the…
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Dala.Camp Forum 2026 opened today at Rixos Burabay
The forum brought together farmers, processors, investors, exporters — people who work daily to move the sector forward.
According to Zhanibek Kenzhebayev, founder of Dala.Camp Community , strong market emerges where participants listen to one another and can rely on each other.
The discussions focused on a clear message: livestock development is inseparable from animal health, feed security and institutional strength.
Strong monitoring aligned with international requirements, recognized zoning and vaccination programs (to be formally acknowledged in 2026), modern laboratory infrastructure, and clear legislation are not technical details — they are prerequisites for global market access.
The event is organized by Zengi Group, a managing holding company, together with the Kazakhstan Livestock Breeders Association Turan, which is part of the Zengi Group ecosystem.
The forum brought together farmers, processors, investors, exporters — people who work daily to move the sector forward.
According to Zhanibek Kenzhebayev, founder of Dala.Camp Community , strong market emerges where participants listen to one another and can rely on each other.
“Unity is not a slogan; it is an economic instrument,” he said.
The discussions focused on a clear message: livestock development is inseparable from animal health, feed security and institutional strength.
Strong monitoring aligned with international requirements, recognized zoning and vaccination programs (to be formally acknowledged in 2026), modern laboratory infrastructure, and clear legislation are not technical details — they are prerequisites for global market access.
The event is organized by Zengi Group, a managing holding company, together with the Kazakhstan Livestock Breeders Association Turan, which is part of the Zengi Group ecosystem.
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Week One at Milano-Cortina: Kazakhstan’s Olympic Opening
ROME — The 2026 Winter Olympics opened Feb. 6 in Milan-Cortina, where Kazakhstan’s 36 athletes began competition across multiple disciplines. In the first week, the team secured several top-10 finishes and advanced through key qualification rounds as competition unfolded across Italy.
Kazakhstan’s team at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb.…
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ROME — The 2026 Winter Olympics opened Feb. 6 in Milan-Cortina, where Kazakhstan’s 36 athletes began competition across multiple disciplines. In the first week, the team secured several top-10 finishes and advanced through key qualification rounds as competition unfolded across Italy.
Kazakhstan’s team at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics on Feb.…
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Kazakhstan’s Shaidorov Wins Historic Olympic Gold in Figure Skating
ROME — Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold in men’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, delivering a decisive free skate to secure the country’s second Winter Olympic title as an independent nation and first Olympic gold in figure skating. His victory also marked Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold in figure skating.…
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ROME — Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold in men’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, delivering a decisive free skate to secure the country’s second Winter Olympic title as an independent nation and first Olympic gold in figure skating. His victory also marked Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold in figure skating.…
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Winter Migration Drives Saigas to Aral Region
ASTANA — Large groups of saiga antelopes have migrated into the Aral district of the Kyzylorda Region since late December, drawing public attention. Wildlife officials say the movement is a natural winter migration driven by snow depth and food availability.
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ASTANA — Large groups of saiga antelopes have migrated into the Aral district of the Kyzylorda Region since late December, drawing public attention. Wildlife officials say the movement is a natural winter migration driven by snow depth and food availability.
Photo credit: Forestry and Wildlife Committee of Kazakhstan. Click to see the map in…
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How Kassym Khan’s Laws Laid Foundation of Kazakh Statehood
ASTANA – The reign of Kassym Khan between 1511 and 1521 marked one of the most important periods in the history of the Kazakh Khanate, when the state reached the height of its power and became one of the most influential political forces in the region.
An artistic depiction of nomadic life in the…
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ASTANA – The reign of Kassym Khan between 1511 and 1521 marked one of the most important periods in the history of the Kazakh Khanate, when the state reached the height of its power and became one of the most influential political forces in the region.
An artistic depiction of nomadic life in the…
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Kazakh Artist Elevates Traditional Motifs Through Cultural Symbols, Silk and Illustrations
ALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and fairy tales meet. In an interview with The Astana Times, Badambayeva reflects on discipline, independence, cultural imagery and why she believes artists should take full responsibility for…
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ALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and fairy tales meet. In an interview with The Astana Times, Badambayeva reflects on discipline, independence, cultural imagery and why she believes artists should take full responsibility for…
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Kazakhstan Marks 34 Years in OSCE Amid More Fractured World
ASTANA – Thirty-four years ago, Kazakhstan joined the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), entering a multilateral system built on dialogue, international law and shared security principles. Looking back on more than three decades of cooperation, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Ambassador Alexey Rogov reflected on the milestones that…
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ASTANA – Thirty-four years ago, Kazakhstan joined the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), entering a multilateral system built on dialogue, international law and shared security principles. Looking back on more than three decades of cooperation, Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, Ambassador Alexey Rogov reflected on the milestones that…
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Kazakhstan’s #ski jumping team made history at the Winter Olympics in Italy, entering the world’s top 30 for the first time.
Ilya Mizernykh finished eighth, while Daniil Vassiliev placed 27th, marking a breakthrough that signals steady progress for Kazakhstan’s winter sports program.
Ilya Mizernykh finished eighth, while Daniil Vassiliev placed 27th, marking a breakthrough that signals steady progress for Kazakhstan’s winter sports program.
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More Than 20,000 Visitors Expected at RES 2026 EXPO in Astana
ALMATY – More than 20,000 participants are expected to attend an international exhibition of green technologies and sustainable solutions, which will take place alongside the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES) in Astana on April 22–24.
Photo credit: RES EXPO.
The summit will serve as a major international platform for developing coordinated responses to climate…
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ALMATY – More than 20,000 participants are expected to attend an international exhibition of green technologies and sustainable solutions, which will take place alongside the Regional Ecological Summit 2026 (RES) in Astana on April 22–24.
Photo credit: RES EXPO.
The summit will serve as a major international platform for developing coordinated responses to climate…
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Dala.Camp Forum Yields Five Agreements, Training for Livestock Producers
ALMATY – Five strategic agreements and a full day of practical business training sessions marked the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 in Burabai on Feb. 14-15, where 250 industry representatives from 11 countries gathered to move Kazakhstan’s livestock sector from discussion to execution.
The signed agreements cover several key areas, ranging from the creation of production…
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ALMATY – Five strategic agreements and a full day of practical business training sessions marked the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 in Burabai on Feb. 14-15, where 250 industry representatives from 11 countries gathered to move Kazakhstan’s livestock sector from discussion to execution.
The signed agreements cover several key areas, ranging from the creation of production…
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How Central Asia’s Financial Markets Are Quietly Taking Shape
For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed primarily through the lens of commodities, infrastructure and geopolitics. Finance, when mentioned at all, was usually treated as a supporting function rather than a driver of development. That perception is beginning to change. Across the region, and particularly in Kazakhstan, financial markets…
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For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed primarily through the lens of commodities, infrastructure and geopolitics. Finance, when mentioned at all, was usually treated as a supporting function rather than a driver of development. That perception is beginning to change. Across the region, and particularly in Kazakhstan, financial markets…
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Livestock Market Consolidation Tool Unveiled at Dala.Camp Forum in Burabai
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s livestock sector took a step toward market consolidation and higher-value exports as the Turan Livestock Association launched a pilot digital platform aimed at coordinating the country’s fragmented live cattle market during the international Dala.Camp Forum held on Feb. 14–15 in Burabai.
According to the association, farmers participating in the platform could…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s livestock sector took a step toward market consolidation and higher-value exports as the Turan Livestock Association launched a pilot digital platform aimed at coordinating the country’s fragmented live cattle market during the international Dala.Camp Forum held on Feb. 14–15 in Burabai.
According to the association, farmers participating in the platform could…
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