Kazakhstan Reports Caspian Sea Level Decline, Outlines 2050 Scenarios
ALMATY – The water level of the Caspian Sea along Kazakhstan’s coastline continues to decline, according to the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, reported the Tengrinews agency on March 9.
The water level of the Caspian Sea along Kazakhstan’s coastline continues to decline. Photo credit: Tengrinews. Click to see the map in…
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ALMATY – The water level of the Caspian Sea along Kazakhstan’s coastline continues to decline, according to the country’s Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, reported the Tengrinews agency on March 9.
The water level of the Caspian Sea along Kazakhstan’s coastline continues to decline. Photo credit: Tengrinews. Click to see the map in…
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Kazakh Figure Skater Mikhail Shaidorov Nominated for ISU Figure Skating Award
ALMATY – Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov has been nominated for the International Skating Union (ISU) Figure Skating Awards, which recognize the most outstanding performances, creativity and achievements in the sport during the season.
Mikhail Shaidorov. Photo credit: National Olympic Committee.
Shaidorov was shortlisted in the Best Costume category for his…
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ALMATY – Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov has been nominated for the International Skating Union (ISU) Figure Skating Awards, which recognize the most outstanding performances, creativity and achievements in the sport during the season.
Mikhail Shaidorov. Photo credit: National Olympic Committee.
Shaidorov was shortlisted in the Best Costume category for his…
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Spanish Fans Recreate Kazakh Steppe to Celebrate Dimash Qudaibergen’s Birthday
ALMATY – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday, recreating elements of the Kazakh steppe along the Atlantic coast.
Spanish fans gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday. Photo credit: Monica Torres/La Voz de Galicia.
The…
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ALMATY – Fans of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday, recreating elements of the Kazakh steppe along the Atlantic coast.
Spanish fans gathered in northwestern Spain to film a tribute video celebrating the artist’s birthday. Photo credit: Monica Torres/La Voz de Galicia.
The…
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Trans-Caspian Transport Route Cargo Volumes Increase Fivefold in Seven Years
ALMATY — Cargo transportation along the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) has grown fivefold over the past seven years, rising from 0.8 million tons to 4.5 million tons annually, strengthening its role as a key link in global logistics, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Transport on March 10.
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Annual cargo volumes…
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ALMATY — Cargo transportation along the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) has grown fivefold over the past seven years, rising from 0.8 million tons to 4.5 million tons annually, strengthening its role as a key link in global logistics, reported the Kazakh Ministry of Transport on March 10.
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Annual cargo volumes…
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Kazakhstan Introduces Digital Ecosystem for Construction Sector
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is introducing a digital ecosystem for the construction sector, including the launch of a Unified Construction Portal designed to bring previously fragmented planning and oversight processes into a single transparent system, said Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev at a March 10 government meeting.
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan is introducing a digital ecosystem for the construction sector, including the launch of a Unified Construction Portal designed to bring previously fragmented planning and oversight processes into a single transparent system, said Minister of Industry and Construction Yersayin Nagaspayev at a March 10 government meeting.
Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired…
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Turkic States Foreign Ministers Issue Joint Statement on Middle East After Istanbul Meeting
ALMATY – Foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) issued a joint statement expressing concern over the escalation of violence in the Middle East following an informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers held in Istanbul on March 7.
Foreign ministers of the member states of the…
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ALMATY – Foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) issued a joint statement expressing concern over the escalation of violence in the Middle East following an informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers held in Istanbul on March 7.
Foreign ministers of the member states of the…
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⚡️President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has condemned missile strikes and drone attacks launched from Iranian territory against the United Arab Emirates that resulted in multiple civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.
The statement was shared by presidential press secretary Aibek Smadiyarov on Telegram on March 10. Tokayev described such actions as unacceptable, warning that they risk further escalating the already volatile situation in the Middle East.
Tokayev stressed that diplomatic engagement remains the only viable way to resolve international disputes and prevent further escalation of armed conflict in the region.
The statement was shared by presidential press secretary Aibek Smadiyarov on Telegram on March 10. Tokayev described such actions as unacceptable, warning that they risk further escalating the already volatile situation in the Middle East.
Tokayev stressed that diplomatic engagement remains the only viable way to resolve international disputes and prevent further escalation of armed conflict in the region.
Kazakhstan Suspends 11 Overseas Polling Stations, 71 to Operate During Referendum
ASTANA — Kazakhstan will operate 71 polling stations in 54 countries for the upcoming referendum, while suspending 11 stations in 10 countries due to security concerns, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev said at a March 10 briefing.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev.
The ministry has established a special headquarters to coordinate preparations for the…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan will operate 71 polling stations in 54 countries for the upcoming referendum, while suspending 11 stations in 10 countries due to security concerns, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev said at a March 10 briefing.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev.
The ministry has established a special headquarters to coordinate preparations for the…
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Kazakhstan to Channel Up to $350 Million in Gold, FX Reserves Into Crypto Reserve
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has begun forming a portfolio of crypto-related investments and plans to allocate up to $350 million from its gold and foreign exchange reserves into the national crypto reserve, said National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov at a March 6 press briefing. He described the move as part of…
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ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan has begun forming a portfolio of crypto-related investments and plans to allocate up to $350 million from its gold and foreign exchange reserves into the national crypto reserve, said National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov at a March 6 press briefing. He described the move as part of…
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Kazakhstan Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel to Middle East Amid Ongoing Evacuations
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly urged citizens to refrain from planning trips to the Middle East until the situation in the region stabilizes, spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev said at a March 10 briefing.
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The ministry, together with other competent state agencies, continues efforts to evacuate Kazakh citizens from countries in…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Foreign Ministry has strongly urged citizens to refrain from planning trips to the Middle East until the situation in the region stabilizes, spokesperson Yerlan Zhetybayev said at a March 10 briefing.
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The ministry, together with other competent state agencies, continues efforts to evacuate Kazakh citizens from countries in…
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Kazakh Boxer Nazym Kyzaibay Breaks Into Top-10 of Global Rankings
ALMATY – Captain of Kazakhstan’s women’s boxing team Nazym Kyzaibay has entered the top-10 pound-for-pound rankings of the world’s best female amateur boxers, according to the latest list published by BoxRec.
Nazym Kyzaibay. Photo credit: Turar Kazangapov/olympic.kz
In the updated ranking, Kyzaibay placed seventh overall, becoming the only representative of Kazakhstan in…
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ALMATY – Captain of Kazakhstan’s women’s boxing team Nazym Kyzaibay has entered the top-10 pound-for-pound rankings of the world’s best female amateur boxers, according to the latest list published by BoxRec.
Nazym Kyzaibay. Photo credit: Turar Kazangapov/olympic.kz
In the updated ranking, Kyzaibay placed seventh overall, becoming the only representative of Kazakhstan in…
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Air Astana, FlyArystan Cancel Dubai Flights Until End of March
ASTANA — Air Astana and FlyArystan have cancelled flights to Dubai until the end of March due to the tense situation in the Middle East.
Air Astana cancelled regular flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai from March 11 to 31 inclusive. Passengers on affected flights are offered a full refund without penalties or…
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ASTANA — Air Astana and FlyArystan have cancelled flights to Dubai until the end of March due to the tense situation in the Middle East.
Air Astana cancelled regular flights from Almaty and Astana to Dubai from March 11 to 31 inclusive. Passengers on affected flights are offered a full refund without penalties or…
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First Kazakhstan Referendum Polling Station Abroad To Open In Tokyo
ASTANA – The first polling station for Kazakhstan’s upcoming referendum on March 15 will open abroad in Tokyo, while several polling stations inside the country will begin voting earlier at military bases.
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Within Kazakhstan, most polling stations will open at 7:00 a.m. However, 92 stations across the country are scheduled to…
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ASTANA – The first polling station for Kazakhstan’s upcoming referendum on March 15 will open abroad in Tokyo, while several polling stations inside the country will begin voting earlier at military bases.
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Within Kazakhstan, most polling stations will open at 7:00 a.m. However, 92 stations across the country are scheduled to…
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Petromidia Refinery Launches Production of Premium Polymer Grade
ASTANA – The petrochemical complex of the Petromidia Refinery, part of the KMG International Group, has begun producing polypropylene copolymer following the modernization of its polypropylene unit.
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The upgrade enabled the facility to introduce new polymer grades and expand its portfolio of higher-value-added petrochemical products.
During production trials conducted in February,…
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ASTANA – The petrochemical complex of the Petromidia Refinery, part of the KMG International Group, has begun producing polypropylene copolymer following the modernization of its polypropylene unit.
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The upgrade enabled the facility to introduce new polymer grades and expand its portfolio of higher-value-added petrochemical products.
During production trials conducted in February,…
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Kazakhstan Launches Digital Platform to Promote Domestic Goods Abroad
ASTANA — The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan, part of Baiterek Holding, has launched an international digital platform, Exporter Showcase, to connect local manufacturers with global buyers.
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The platform serves as a detailed catalog of Made in Kazakhstan products across five sectors: light industry, food and chemical production, agricultural…
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ASTANA — The Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan, part of Baiterek Holding, has launched an international digital platform, Exporter Showcase, to connect local manufacturers with global buyers.
Photo credit: Baiterek Holding
The platform serves as a detailed catalog of Made in Kazakhstan products across five sectors: light industry, food and chemical production, agricultural…
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Kazakhstan Highlights Nuclear Energy as Strategic Priority at Paris Summit
ASTANA — Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to safe and sustainable nuclear energy at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on March 10, with a delegation led by Mazhilis Chairman Yerlan Koshanov.
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Speaking at the summit, Koshanov outlined Kazakhstan’s plans to develop its nuclear energy sector, including the construction of a…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan reaffirmed its commitment to safe and sustainable nuclear energy at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris on March 10, with a delegation led by Mazhilis Chairman Yerlan Koshanov.
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Speaking at the summit, Koshanov outlined Kazakhstan’s plans to develop its nuclear energy sector, including the construction of a…
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Over 9,500 Kazakh Citizens Evacuated from Middle East
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has evacuated 9,517 citizens from the Middle East with the support of government agencies and diplomatic missions, while operations continue in several countries in the region.
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According to the Foreign Ministry, evacuation efforts are currently underway from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. At the same…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan has evacuated 9,517 citizens from the Middle East with the support of government agencies and diplomatic missions, while operations continue in several countries in the region.
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According to the Foreign Ministry, evacuation efforts are currently underway from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. At the same…
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IBF Strips Kazakhstan’s Zhanibek Alimkhanuly of Middleweight World Title
ASTANA — The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has stripped Kazakhstan’s Zhanibek Alimkhanuly of his middleweight world title after determining that he could not meet the organization’s mandatory title defense requirements following a doping violation.
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The Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation received an official letter from the IBF Secretariat on March 10 confirming…
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ASTANA — The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has stripped Kazakhstan’s Zhanibek Alimkhanuly of his middleweight world title after determining that he could not meet the organization’s mandatory title defense requirements following a doping violation.
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The Kazakhstan Professional Boxing Federation received an official letter from the IBF Secretariat on March 10 confirming…
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Kazakhstan Rises 13 Places in World Bank Human Capital Ranking
ASTANA — Kazakhstan climbed 13 positions in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), ranking 42nd out of 161 countries by the end of 2025, reflecting progress in education, health, and long-term economic potential.
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According to the World Bank, Kazakhstan scored 230 points in the HCI+ index, outperforming several countries…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan climbed 13 positions in the World Bank’s Human Capital Index Plus (HCI+), ranking 42nd out of 161 countries by the end of 2025, reflecting progress in education, health, and long-term economic potential.
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According to the World Bank, Kazakhstan scored 230 points in the HCI+ index, outperforming several countries…
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