Kazakhstan Expands Security Council’s Focus to Cybersecurity, AI and Economic Crime
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Security Council is expanding its focus to a broader range of national security risks, including information and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, personal data protection, economic crime and civil protection, under new regulations approved by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 11.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Security Council is expanding its focus to a broader range of national security risks, including information and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, personal data protection, economic crime and civil protection, under new regulations approved by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Sept. 11.
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Tokayev signed a decree approving the regulations on the…
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How Will Kazakhstan’s Kurultai Work? New Rules Set Sessions, Ethics and Penalties
ASTANA – Deputies of Kazakhstan’s Kurultai will face new rules governing their conduct inside and outside the legislative chamber, with violations ranging from inappropriate remarks and providing unverified information to breaches of parliamentary ethics that could result in public apologies, restrictions on speaking and other disciplinary measures.
Kazakhstan’s Kurultai deputies agree on regulations governing…
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ASTANA – Deputies of Kazakhstan’s Kurultai will face new rules governing their conduct inside and outside the legislative chamber, with violations ranging from inappropriate remarks and providing unverified information to breaches of parliamentary ethics that could result in public apologies, restrictions on speaking and other disciplinary measures.
Kazakhstan’s Kurultai deputies agree on regulations governing…
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Rybakina Reaches US Open Final to Face Ex-No. 1 Sabalenka
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has reached the U.S. Open final for the first time in her career and secured the world No. 1 ranking, becoming the first Kazakhstan’s singles player to top the WTA rankings.
Kazakhstan’s tennis player Elena Rybakina. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation.
Rybakina defeated American Coco Gauff 3:6, 6:4, 6:4…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina has reached the U.S. Open final for the first time in her career and secured the world No. 1 ranking, becoming the first Kazakhstan’s singles player to top the WTA rankings.
Kazakhstan’s tennis player Elena Rybakina. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation.
Rybakina defeated American Coco Gauff 3:6, 6:4, 6:4…
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Kazakh FM Outlines Priorities to Accelerate Investment Projects and Attract Foreign Capital
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has outlined key priorities for strengthening the country’s efforts to attract foreign investment during a Sept. 10 working meeting with the leadership of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KAZAKH INVEST.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi holds a working meeting with the leadership…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi has outlined key priorities for strengthening the country’s efforts to attract foreign investment during a Sept. 10 working meeting with the leadership of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KAZAKH INVEST.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi holds a working meeting with the leadership…
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Tokayev to Outline Kazakhstan’s Goals and Priorities in October Address
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver a state-of-the-nation address in October, outlining Kazakhstan’s goals and priorities for the upcoming period, he said during a Sept. 11 ceremony honoring winners and medalists of the sixth World Nomad Games in Astana.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Photo credit: Akorda.
President Tokayev made the announcement at a ceremony…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver a state-of-the-nation address in October, outlining Kazakhstan’s goals and priorities for the upcoming period, he said during a Sept. 11 ceremony honoring winners and medalists of the sixth World Nomad Games in Astana.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. Photo credit: Akorda.
President Tokayev made the announcement at a ceremony…
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Weekend Highlights: Discover Ballet, Music and Sport
ASTANA – Looking for ways to spend the weekend? From cultural events to music and entertainment, Astana and Almaty offer plenty to explore. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list of events perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
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“Swan Lake” ballet, Sept. 11
Experience the timeless…
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ASTANA – Looking for ways to spend the weekend? From cultural events to music and entertainment, Astana and Almaty offer plenty to explore. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list of events perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
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“Swan Lake” ballet, Sept. 11
Experience the timeless…
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Kazakhstan Highlights Middle Corridor Growth and Digitalization at Batumi Forum
ASTANA – Kazakhstan highlighted the rapid growth of the Middle Corridor and the need to accelerate its digitalization at the Georgian International Maritime Forum in Batumi on Sept. 7-8.
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Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Transport Zhanibek Taizhanov said freight volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) rose 22% in January-August, while…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan highlighted the rapid growth of the Middle Corridor and the need to accelerate its digitalization at the Georgian International Maritime Forum in Batumi on Sept. 7-8.
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Kazakhstan Deputy Minister of Transport Zhanibek Taizhanov said freight volumes along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR) rose 22% in January-August, while…
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Kazakhstan Looks to New Players and Products to Drive Next Phase of Digital Finance, NBK Governor Says
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has built the core digital infrastructure for its financial sector and is now entering a new stage focused on developing new products, attracting new market participants and creating innovative business models, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov said at the Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026 in Almaty on Sept. 11.
The summit,…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan has built the core digital infrastructure for its financial sector and is now entering a new stage focused on developing new products, attracting new market participants and creating innovative business models, National Bank Governor Timur Suleimenov said at the Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026 in Almaty on Sept. 11.
The summit,…
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Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Economic Transformation, AIFC and Rybakina’s Rise to World No. 1
ASTANA — The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s economic and financial development, sovereign wealth strategy and global ambitions, alongside Elena Rybakina’s historic rise to world No. 1.
Astana. Photo credit: The Astana Times.
Elena Rybakina becomes world No. 1…
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ASTANA — The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest highlights the country’s economic and financial development, sovereign wealth strategy and global ambitions, alongside Elena Rybakina’s historic rise to world No. 1.
Astana. Photo credit: The Astana Times.
Elena Rybakina becomes world No. 1…
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Kazakhstan’s Political Reset: What Changed
Kazakhstan has entered a new constitutional and political era with a single-chamber Parliament, a restored vice presidency and a newly formed government.
In this episode, we break down what these changes mean for the country’s political system, and whether Kazakhstan has truly redistributed political power or simply reorganized it.
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Kazakhstan has entered a new constitutional and political era with a single-chamber Parliament, a restored vice presidency and a newly formed government.
In this episode, we break down what these changes mean for the country’s political system, and whether Kazakhstan has truly redistributed political power or simply reorganized it.
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Kazakhstan Sets Out Priorities Ahead of BRICS Summit in India
NEW DELHI – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, with Kazakhstan seeking to advance cooperation in energy, critical minerals, transport connectivity and global water security.
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India is hosting the summit under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation…
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NEW DELHI – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, with Kazakhstan seeking to advance cooperation in energy, critical minerals, transport connectivity and global water security.
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India is hosting the summit under the theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation…
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Almaty Museum of Arts Opens Exhibition Tracing Seven Decades of Kazakh Sculpture
ASTANA – The Almaty Museum of Arts has opened a major exhibition exploring the development of Kazakh sculpture over seven decades.
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The exhibition, titled “Müsinder: Sculpture in Kazakhstan from the 1950s to the Present Day,” opened on Sept. 8 in the museum’s Saryarka Hall and brings together more than 50 works…
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ASTANA – The Almaty Museum of Arts has opened a major exhibition exploring the development of Kazakh sculpture over seven decades.
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The exhibition, titled “Müsinder: Sculpture in Kazakhstan from the 1950s to the Present Day,” opened on Sept. 8 in the museum’s Saryarka Hall and brings together more than 50 works…
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Foreign Digital Firms Pay Kazakhstan Nearly $390 Million in Tax Since 2022
ASTANA – Foreign digital companies have paid Kazakhstan 178.8 billion tenge ($390.2 million) in value-added tax since 2022, with annual collections rising more than fivefold over three years under the country’s so-called Google tax.
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The figures show the growing fiscal contribution of international platforms serving consumers…
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ASTANA – Foreign digital companies have paid Kazakhstan 178.8 billion tenge ($390.2 million) in value-added tax since 2022, with annual collections rising more than fivefold over three years under the country’s so-called Google tax.
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The figures show the growing fiscal contribution of international platforms serving consumers…
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RIKO’s Škrabec: Kazakhstan’s Next Chapter Lies Beyond Resources
ASTANA – Director and Partner of Slovenian engineering company RIKO Janez Škrabec has been coming to this part of the world for nearly four decades. His first visit to the Soviet Union was in 1988, when Kazakhstan belonged to a completely different political and economic reality. Today, he is returning to Astana, which is…
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ASTANA – Director and Partner of Slovenian engineering company RIKO Janez Škrabec has been coming to this part of the world for nearly four decades. His first visit to the Soviet Union was in 1988, when Kazakhstan belonged to a completely different political and economic reality. Today, he is returning to Astana, which is…
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🇰🇿🎾 Elena Rybakina wins US Open 2026 and becomes world No. 1 in the same week
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final in New York to claim her third Grand Slam title and second major trophy of the season.
The victory comes in the same week Rybakina is set to become the first Kazakh player to reach No. 1 in the WTA rankings, officially taking the top spot on Sept. 14.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final in New York to claim her third Grand Slam title and second major trophy of the season.
The victory comes in the same week Rybakina is set to become the first Kazakh player to reach No. 1 in the WTA rankings, officially taking the top spot on Sept. 14.
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From Bronze Age Settlements to Medieval Cities: New Archaeological Discoveries Across Kazakhstan
ASTANA — From Bronze Age settlements to medieval cities, archaeological research across Kazakhstan continues to reveal new details about the societies that once inhabited the Eurasian steppe.
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Recent excavations have brought new findings from the…
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ASTANA — From Bronze Age settlements to medieval cities, archaeological research across Kazakhstan continues to reveal new details about the societies that once inhabited the Eurasian steppe.
Photo credit: gov.kz Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times.
Recent excavations have brought new findings from the…
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Tokayev Calls for Deeper BRICS Plus Cooperation on Trade, AI and Critical Minerals
NEW DELHI – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for deeper practical cooperation between Kazakhstan and BRICS countries in trade, logistics, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and water security, positioning the format as a platform for broader economic ties amid growing geopolitical fragmentation.
Speaking at the BRICS Plus plenary session in New Delhi on Sept. 13, Tokayev…
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NEW DELHI – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for deeper practical cooperation between Kazakhstan and BRICS countries in trade, logistics, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and water security, positioning the format as a platform for broader economic ties amid growing geopolitical fragmentation.
Speaking at the BRICS Plus plenary session in New Delhi on Sept. 13, Tokayev…
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From Wheat to Direct Flights: Ambassador Maaninou on Morocco-Kazakhstan Ties
ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Morocco are looking to turn growing political ties into more practical economic cooperation, with logistics, grain supplies, investment and renewable energy emerging as areas of particular potential, according to Mohammed Rashid Maaninou, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Kazakhstan. Speaking to The Astana Times, the ambassador described Morocco as…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Morocco are looking to turn growing political ties into more practical economic cooperation, with logistics, grain supplies, investment and renewable energy emerging as areas of particular potential, according to Mohammed Rashid Maaninou, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Kazakhstan. Speaking to The Astana Times, the ambassador described Morocco as…
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