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This week on Kazakhstan News Digest:
🇰🇿🤝🇮🇱 New partnerships
🎤 Dimash on global screens
✈️ New air routes
⚽ Kairat vs Arsenal
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🇰🇿🤝🇮🇱 New partnerships
🎤 Dimash on global screens
✈️ New air routes
⚽ Kairat vs Arsenal
Full episode now on YouTube https://youtu.be/5FH8sJSivpo?si=bJQfVHEfvUIpHJyN
Kazakhstan Moves to Strengthen Oversight of Archaeological Work
ASTANA – Weak regulation and fragmented oversight have long been straining Kazakhstan’s archaeology sector. To address the issue, the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, has approved amendments to legislation aimed at strengthening the protection of historical and cultural heritage.
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Licensing gaps and lack of control
According to…
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ASTANA – Weak regulation and fragmented oversight have long been straining Kazakhstan’s archaeology sector. To address the issue, the Senate, an upper chamber of the Kazakh Parliament, has approved amendments to legislation aimed at strengthening the protection of historical and cultural heritage.
Photo credit: gov.kz
Licensing gaps and lack of control
According to…
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Almaty Zoo Welcomes Rare Animals From South America
ASTANA — Rare representatives of South American fauna have arrived at Almaty Zoo — a pair of tamanduas, also known as four-clawed anteaters, reported Kazinform on Jan. 27.
Photo credit: Almaty Zoo
Tamanduas are considered some of the most unusual animals. Their closest relatives are sloths, and they are known for their friendly nature,…
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ASTANA — Rare representatives of South American fauna have arrived at Almaty Zoo — a pair of tamanduas, also known as four-clawed anteaters, reported Kazinform on Jan. 27.
Photo credit: Almaty Zoo
Tamanduas are considered some of the most unusual animals. Their closest relatives are sloths, and they are known for their friendly nature,…
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Five Ancient Underground Mosques in Mangystau Advance Toward UNESCO Recognition
ASTANA — Five underground mosques in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage sites, according to Kamar Bimagambetova, a specialist at the Mangystau State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
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The sites include the…
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ASTANA — Five underground mosques in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage sites, according to Kamar Bimagambetova, a specialist at the Mangystau State Historical and Cultural Reserve.
Click to see the map in full size. The map is designed by The Astana Times.
The sites include the…
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Oil Production Resumes at Tengiz Field
ASTANA — Oil production has resumed at the Tengiz oil field, with the first well successfully brought back online early on Jan. 31, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported.
According to the operational headquarters, the first well, Group Metering Unit GSU-52, was restarted at 3:35 a.m. local time. Process facilities at the Pressure…
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ASTANA — Oil production has resumed at the Tengiz oil field, with the first well successfully brought back online early on Jan. 31, the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan reported.
According to the operational headquarters, the first well, Group Metering Unit GSU-52, was restarted at 3:35 a.m. local time. Process facilities at the Pressure…
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Rybakina Beats World No. 1 to Claim Australian Open Title
ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, the leader of Kazakhstan’s women’s tennis team, captured the Australian Open 2026 title in Melbourne on Jan. 31, according to the National Olympic Committee.
Ice-cold under pressure: Rybakina downs World No. 1 for Australian Open Crown on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation
In the championship match, Rybakina overcame…
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ASTANA — Elena Rybakina, the leader of Kazakhstan’s women’s tennis team, captured the Australian Open 2026 title in Melbourne on Jan. 31, according to the National Olympic Committee.
Ice-cold under pressure: Rybakina downs World No. 1 for Australian Open Crown on Jan. 31. Photo credit: Kazakhstan Tennis Federation
In the championship match, Rybakina overcame…
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Public Vote to Determine Fate of New Constitution, Says President Tokayev
ASTANA — The final decision on the new Constitution will be made by the country’s citizens at a national referendum said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Jan. 30 meeting dedicated to the Constitutional Commission’s work.
The Chair of the Constitutional Commission and Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova; Deputy Chair of the…
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ASTANA — The final decision on the new Constitution will be made by the country’s citizens at a national referendum said President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev during a Jan. 30 meeting dedicated to the Constitutional Commission’s work.
The Chair of the Constitutional Commission and Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova; Deputy Chair of the…
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Kazakhstan to Launch AI-Powered Digital Assistant for Tourists
ASTANA – Kazakhstan will introduce an AI-powered digital assistant for tourists as part of efforts to scale up a national electronic tourism service based on the Kazakhstan.Travel platform.
Photo credit: Chintung Lee/ Shutterstock.
According to Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Baurzhan Rapikov, work to populate the platform’s database will begin in February, to…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan will introduce an AI-powered digital assistant for tourists as part of efforts to scale up a national electronic tourism service based on the Kazakhstan.Travel platform.
Photo credit: Chintung Lee/ Shutterstock.
According to Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Baurzhan Rapikov, work to populate the platform’s database will begin in February, to…
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Kazakhstan’s National Kurultai Draws on Steppe Tradition of Collective Governance
ASTANA — Kurultai reflects a long-standing steppe tradition of collective decision-making, with roots in the Kazakh Khanate. Historians assess its renewed political relevance in today’s reform agenda.
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The idea of a kurultai has been revived in the National Kurultai, a consultative platform established in 2022, and its latest meeting took…
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ASTANA — Kurultai reflects a long-standing steppe tradition of collective decision-making, with roots in the Kazakh Khanate. Historians assess its renewed political relevance in today’s reform agenda.
Photo credit: DALL-E
The idea of a kurultai has been revived in the National Kurultai, a consultative platform established in 2022, and its latest meeting took…
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From Office to Peaks: Anar Burasheva Reflects on Her Journey in Mountains
ASTANA – In January, Anar Burasheva stood atop Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, becoming the first woman from Kazakhstan to complete the Seven Summits, the challenge of climbing the highest mountain on each continent. In an interview with The Astana Times, Burasheva reflects on the physical and mental toll behind that achievement.…
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ASTANA – In January, Anar Burasheva stood atop Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, becoming the first woman from Kazakhstan to complete the Seven Summits, the challenge of climbing the highest mountain on each continent. In an interview with The Astana Times, Burasheva reflects on the physical and mental toll behind that achievement.…
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Kasteev Museum That Raised Generations Reopens with Spirit Intact
ALMATY – The Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts was never just a museum for Almaty’s public. It was a second home and for many children, the place where a lifelong love for art first began.
The new flooring, made from more durable materials, sits on a leveled foundation that will better serve the…
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ALMATY – The Abilkhan Kasteev State Museum of Arts was never just a museum for Almaty’s public. It was a second home and for many children, the place where a lifelong love for art first began.
The new flooring, made from more durable materials, sits on a leveled foundation that will better serve the…
Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=111580
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Venture Investment in AI Rises Fivefold in Two Years, Says Latest Report
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has developed a rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem, with more than 100 AI startups now operating in the country and venture investment in the sector rising more than fivefold over the past two years, according to a new report presented on Jan. 28 in the Kazakh capital.
According to…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan has developed a rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) startup ecosystem, with more than 100 AI startups now operating in the country and venture investment in the sector rising more than fivefold over the past two years, according to a new report presented on Jan. 28 in the Kazakh capital.
According to…
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Kazakhstan Takes Chair of Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone for 2026
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia for 2026, following the annual consultative meeting of the treaty’s member states.
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Representatives of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting, where participating countries reviewed activities carried out in…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan has officially assumed the chairmanship of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia for 2026, following the annual consultative meeting of the treaty’s member states.
Photo credit: Shutterstock.
Representatives of the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs took part in the meeting, where participating countries reviewed activities carried out in…
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Expert Warns of Rising Threat from Space Debris
ASTANA – Space exploration and environmental risks are increasingly intertwined as defunct spacecraft turn into uncontrolled debris orbiting Earth. Dr. Dmitry Sizov, an aerospace engineering expert at Astana-based Nazarbayev University, discussed the growing threat of space debris and its global implications during a lecture at the university on Jan. 29.
Dr. Dmitry Sizov, an…
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ASTANA – Space exploration and environmental risks are increasingly intertwined as defunct spacecraft turn into uncontrolled debris orbiting Earth. Dr. Dmitry Sizov, an aerospace engineering expert at Astana-based Nazarbayev University, discussed the growing threat of space debris and its global implications during a lecture at the university on Jan. 29.
Dr. Dmitry Sizov, an…
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President Tokayev to Pay State Visit to Pakistan This Week
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Pakistan on Feb. 3–4, reported the Akorda press service.
During the visit, the Kazakh leader will hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The negotiations will focus on prospects for strengthening political dialogue as well as expanding trade,…
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ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will pay a state visit to Pakistan on Feb. 3–4, reported the Akorda press service.
During the visit, the Kazakh leader will hold talks with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. The negotiations will focus on prospects for strengthening political dialogue as well as expanding trade,…
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OPEC+ Countries Pause Supply Hikes, Reaffirm Flexible Production Strategy
ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ member countries have reaffirmed their commitment to oil market stability, citing a steady global economic outlook and healthy market fundamentals reflected in relatively low inventories.
Photo credit: Reuters
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman held a virtual meeting on Feb. 1 to review…
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ALMATY – Eight OPEC+ member countries have reaffirmed their commitment to oil market stability, citing a steady global economic outlook and healthy market fundamentals reflected in relatively low inventories.
Photo credit: Reuters
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman held a virtual meeting on Feb. 1 to review…
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Air Astana Launches Ticket Sales for Seasonal Flights to Cyprus
ALMATY – Air Astana has opened ticket sales for direct seasonal flights to Cyprus as part of its summer 2026 schedule. From June through September, the airline will operate regular services to Larnaca from both Astana and Almaty, reported the Civil Aviation Committee on Feb. 2.
Photo credit: Air Astana
Flights from Astana will…
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ALMATY – Air Astana has opened ticket sales for direct seasonal flights to Cyprus as part of its summer 2026 schedule. From June through September, the airline will operate regular services to Larnaca from both Astana and Almaty, reported the Civil Aviation Committee on Feb. 2.
Photo credit: Air Astana
Flights from Astana will…
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