Kazakhstan Launches Interagency Group to Boost Afghan Trade, Education and Infrastructure Ties
ALMATY – The Kazakh government held the first meeting of the interagency working group on development of cooperation with Afghanistan on Jan. 28 under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
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ALMATY – The Kazakh government held the first meeting of the interagency working group on development of cooperation with Afghanistan on Jan. 28 under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin.
According to Zhumangarin, the government aims to develop transport corridors, enhancing trade and economic ties. Photo credit:…
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Kazakhstan Launches New Investment Drive as PM Demands Faster Project Delivery
ALMATY – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a Jan. 28 meeting, discussing the launch of a new investment cycle to increase the volume of high-quality investments.
Bektenov stressed that all state bodies have been tasked with boosting the inflow of quality investments and ensuring the implementation of breakthrough, high value-added projects. Photo credit: Prime…
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ALMATY – Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov chaired a Jan. 28 meeting, discussing the launch of a new investment cycle to increase the volume of high-quality investments.
Bektenov stressed that all state bodies have been tasked with boosting the inflow of quality investments and ensuring the implementation of breakthrough, high value-added projects. Photo credit: Prime…
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From AI to Human Capital: Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 Highlights Global Trends
ASTANA — AI and digital trust, energy, creative economy, education and innovation, and the future of work and human capital were on the plate at the Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 forum on Jan. 29. The policymakers, business leaders and experts debated on trends and their impact on Kazakhstan’s economic growth, investment climate and competitiveness.
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ASTANA — AI and digital trust, energy, creative economy, education and innovation, and the future of work and human capital were on the plate at the Qazaqstan NEXT 2026 forum on Jan. 29. The policymakers, business leaders and experts debated on trends and their impact on Kazakhstan’s economic growth, investment climate and competitiveness.
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Air Astana to Launch Regular Flights to Shanghai
ALMATY – Starting March 29, Air Astana will begin operating regular flights on the Almaty–Shanghai route. Flights will be scheduled three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
With the addition of this new route, the total number of weekly flights between Kazakhstan and China will increase from 81 to 84, reported the…
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ALMATY – Starting March 29, Air Astana will begin operating regular flights on the Almaty–Shanghai route. Flights will be scheduled three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
With the addition of this new route, the total number of weekly flights between Kazakhstan and China will increase from 81 to 84, reported the…
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Kazakhstan Adopts Long-Term Strategy to Protect Children’s Rights
ASTANA – The government has approved the Children of Kazakhstan program on Jan. 27, aimed at consolidating and systematizing existing mechanisms to protect children’s rights across key sectors.
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The five-year program was developed by the Ministry of Education, the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, and relevant ministries. It aims to improve the…
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ASTANA – The government has approved the Children of Kazakhstan program on Jan. 27, aimed at consolidating and systematizing existing mechanisms to protect children’s rights across key sectors.
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The five-year program was developed by the Ministry of Education, the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, and relevant ministries. It aims to improve the…
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Kazakhstan Expects No Annual Losses from Tengiz Downtime, Says Energy Minister
ALMATY – Kazakhstan does not expect to incur losses on an annual basis despite the recent production halt at the Tengiz oil field, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said while commenting on the consequences of the incident during a Jan. 28 briefing.
First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar also held talks with Managing Director of…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan does not expect to incur losses on an annual basis despite the recent production halt at the Tengiz oil field, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said while commenting on the consequences of the incident during a Jan. 28 briefing.
First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar also held talks with Managing Director of…
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Development Bank of Kazakhstan on Financing Growth and Strategic Priorities
Join us at the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) as Deputy Chairperson Botagoz Abisheva shares insights on the bank’s strategy to support Kazakhstan’s economic diversification, attract international financing, and drive sustainable development.
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Join us at the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) as Deputy Chairperson Botagoz Abisheva shares insights on the bank’s strategy to support Kazakhstan’s economic diversification, attract international financing, and drive sustainable development.
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Kazakhstan to Host Global Music Stars in 2026 as Part of Tourism Push
ASTANA — Kazakhstan will host a series of major international concerts in 2026 featuring global music stars, as officials step up efforts to develop festival tourism and attract foreign visitors, Kazakh Tourism Chairman Talgat Gazizov said at a Jan. 27 government meeting.
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan will host a series of major international concerts in 2026 featuring global music stars, as officials step up efforts to develop festival tourism and attract foreign visitors, Kazakh Tourism Chairman Talgat Gazizov said at a Jan. 27 government meeting.
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Why Foreign University Branches Matter for Kazakhstan’s Future
ALMATY – Kazakhstan is shifting from one-off initiatives in international higher education to a systemic state strategy. Integration into the global education space is now viewed not as an image-building exercise but as a tool for economic growth, demographic resilience, and labor market development.
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Education as a driver of national…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan is shifting from one-off initiatives in international higher education to a systemic state strategy. Integration into the global education space is now viewed not as an image-building exercise but as a tool for economic growth, demographic resilience, and labor market development.
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Kazakhstan’s Petroglyphs May Hold Clues to Early Star Observations, Expert Says
ALMATY – A public lecture in Almaty on Jan. 24 explored how ancient petroglyphs in Kazakhstan may reflect early astronomical knowledge, tracing humanity’s understanding of the night sky from prehistoric times to modern science.
Sketches from the 17th century, illustrating early telescopic observations of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. Photo credit: The Astana Times.…
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ALMATY – A public lecture in Almaty on Jan. 24 explored how ancient petroglyphs in Kazakhstan may reflect early astronomical knowledge, tracing humanity’s understanding of the night sky from prehistoric times to modern science.
Sketches from the 17th century, illustrating early telescopic observations of Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. Photo credit: The Astana Times.…
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Rybakina Climbs to World No. 3 After Reaching Australian Open Final, Nurlanuly Makes History in Juniors
ASTANA – Elena Rybakina rose to third in the WTA world rankings after advancing to the final of the 2026 Australian Open, marking the third Grand Slam final of her career.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates her semifinal victory at the 2026 Australian Open, securing a place in her third Grand Slam final. Photo credit:…
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ASTANA – Elena Rybakina rose to third in the WTA world rankings after advancing to the final of the 2026 Australian Open, marking the third Grand Slam final of her career.
Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates her semifinal victory at the 2026 Australian Open, securing a place in her third Grand Slam final. Photo credit:…
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Kazakhstan and France Deepen Scientific Cooperation in Nuclear Research
ALMATY – A Kazakh delegation, led by the Chairman of the Kazakh Agency for Atomic Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev has visited the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) international research centers in Grenoble, France. Representatives of Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics also took part in the trip.
A Kazakh delegation, led…
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ALMATY – A Kazakh delegation, led by the Chairman of the Kazakh Agency for Atomic Energy Almasadam Satkaliyev has visited the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) international research centers in Grenoble, France. Representatives of Kazakhstan’s Institute of Nuclear Physics also took part in the trip.
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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Energy Disputes, US Cooperation, Digital Migration and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights a multibillion-dollar arbitration loss for oil majors at the Karachaganak field, talks with U.S. officials on energy cooperation, Kazakhstan’s leadership in attracting foreign investment in Central Asia, and more.
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ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s digest highlights a multibillion-dollar arbitration loss for oil majors at the Karachaganak field, talks with U.S. officials on energy cooperation, Kazakhstan’s leadership in attracting foreign investment in Central Asia, and more.
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Kazakhstan Plans to Invest $1 Billion from National Fund in High-Tech
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Fund plans to invest around $1 billion in high-tech projects in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Deputy Governor of the National Bank Aliya Moldabekova said at a Jan. 29 meeting of the Senate committee on finance and budget.
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s National Fund plans to invest around $1 billion in high-tech projects in Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus, Deputy Governor of the National Bank Aliya Moldabekova said at a Jan. 29 meeting of the Senate committee on finance and budget.
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Courchevel Air Fest and More: Top Events for Weekend to Remember
ASTANA – Tired of spending the last weekends of January stuck on Netflix with just takeout? With the weather slowly warming up, The Astana Times has curated a captivating list of events to make the end of January truly memorable.
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“Romeo and Juliet” performance, Jan. 31
Operatic masterpieces performed…
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ASTANA – Tired of spending the last weekends of January stuck on Netflix with just takeout? With the weather slowly warming up, The Astana Times has curated a captivating list of events to make the end of January truly memorable.
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“Romeo and Juliet” performance, Jan. 31
Operatic masterpieces performed…
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Tokayev Hails Rising Civic Engagement Across Kazakhstan at Volunteers Forum
ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing civic engagement of citizens, the vital role of youth and human capital, and the public’s central role in constitutional reform, describing these pillars as essential to building a just, safe, and forward-looking Kazakhstan amid global uncertainty during the Jan. 30 Volunteers Forum.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev speaks…
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ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing civic engagement of citizens, the vital role of youth and human capital, and the public’s central role in constitutional reform, describing these pillars as essential to building a just, safe, and forward-looking Kazakhstan amid global uncertainty during the Jan. 30 Volunteers Forum.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev speaks…
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🔍Expert Quote
The ethnic history of the Kazakh people is complex, shaped by centuries of migration, cultural interaction and political change across Central Asia. Modern historical sources and DNA research now offer new insights into how the Kazakh nation emerged and how traditional genealogies, known as shezhire, can be verified scientifically.
🔗Read our interview with Kazakh historian, political scientist and geneticist Zhaksylyk Sabitov
The ethnic history of the Kazakh people is complex, shaped by centuries of migration, cultural interaction and political change across Central Asia. Modern historical sources and DNA research now offer new insights into how the Kazakh nation emerged and how traditional genealogies, known as shezhire, can be verified scientifically.
🔗Read our interview with Kazakh historian, political scientist and geneticist Zhaksylyk Sabitov
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Kazakhstan’s Saltanat Tompiyeva Appointed ICAO Global Ambassador
ASTANA — Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry has been appointed an ambassador under the Global Ambassadors Program of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by decision of ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.
Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry.…
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ASTANA — Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry has been appointed an ambassador under the Global Ambassadors Program of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) by decision of ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar.
Saltanat Tompiyeva, chair of the Civil Aviation Committee of the Kazakh Transport Ministry.…
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Kazakhstan, US Highlight Nuclear Fuel Security at Washington Forum
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the United States addressed their strategic cooperation in nuclear energy and fuel security during the Nuclear Fuel Supply Forum, organized with the support of the Kazatomprom national atomic company.
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The event was held at the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington, D.C., the leading U.S. industry organization in…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan and the United States addressed their strategic cooperation in nuclear energy and fuel security during the Nuclear Fuel Supply Forum, organized with the support of the Kazatomprom national atomic company.
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The event was held at the Nuclear Energy Institute in Washington, D.C., the leading U.S. industry organization in…
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