Kazakh Referees Selected for Figure Skating and Moguls at 2026 Winter Olympics
ASTANA – Two representatives from Kazakhstan have been appointed as referees for the 2026 Winter Olympics, officiating in figure skating and freestyle moguls, according to the International Olympic Committee.
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Official documents show that Kazakhstan will be represented among referees in two of the 16 medal sports on the Olympic program.
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ASTANA – Two representatives from Kazakhstan have been appointed as referees for the 2026 Winter Olympics, officiating in figure skating and freestyle moguls, according to the International Olympic Committee.
Photo credit: Reuters
Official documents show that Kazakhstan will be represented among referees in two of the 16 medal sports on the Olympic program.
In…
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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan–EU Ties, Energy Policy, B5+1 Business Forum, and Economic Cooperation
ASTANA – The Astana Times has made a selection of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media worldwide this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s relations with the European Union, multivector foreign policy, nuclear energy development, regional business cooperation in Central Asia, and the elevation of ties with Pakistan to a strategic partnership.…
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ASTANA – The Astana Times has made a selection of articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media worldwide this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers Kazakhstan’s relations with the European Union, multivector foreign policy, nuclear energy development, regional business cooperation in Central Asia, and the elevation of ties with Pakistan to a strategic partnership.…
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Tokayev Says Connectivity and Trade Are Central to Kazakhstan–Pakistan Partnership
ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined connectivity and economic cooperation as the main pillars of Kazakhstan–Pakistan relations in a Feb. 5 interview with The News Pakistan, emphasizing trade expansion, transport corridors and regional stability.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key areas of Kazakhstan-Pakistan cooperation in a Feb. 5 interview. Photo credit: The News Pakistan.
According…
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ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined connectivity and economic cooperation as the main pillars of Kazakhstan–Pakistan relations in a Feb. 5 interview with The News Pakistan, emphasizing trade expansion, transport corridors and regional stability.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key areas of Kazakhstan-Pakistan cooperation in a Feb. 5 interview. Photo credit: The News Pakistan.
According…
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Constitution as Strategy: Why Kazakhstan Is Rewriting the Rules Now
The world is sliding into geoeconomic fragmentation: trade and investment are increasingly filtered through security logic, and predictability is becoming a scarce resource. The International Monetary Fund has been warning for years thatpolicy-driven fragmentation can impose real economic costs and reshape incentives for states and firms alike – especially those positioned between larger…
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The world is sliding into geoeconomic fragmentation: trade and investment are increasingly filtered through security logic, and predictability is becoming a scarce resource. The International Monetary Fund has been warning for years thatpolicy-driven fragmentation can impose real economic costs and reshape incentives for states and firms alike – especially those positioned between larger…
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Kazakhstan Highlights Critical Minerals Potential at Conference in US
ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the first conference on critical minerals on Feb. 4 in Washington, the United States, at the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring Kazakhstan’s growing role in strengthening global supply chains for strategically important resources.
Speaking at the event, Kosherbayev outlined Kazakhstan’s potential…
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ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev took part in the first conference on critical minerals on Feb. 4 in Washington, the United States, at the invitation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscoring Kazakhstan’s growing role in strengthening global supply chains for strategically important resources.
Speaking at the event, Kosherbayev outlined Kazakhstan’s potential…
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Kazakhstan Seeks Balance Between AI Innovation and Regulation
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Association for the Development of Artificial Intelligence, also known as Qaz.AI, is working with government and industry leaders to shape new rules for AI as officials seek to encourage innovation while guarding against manipulation and other risks, said Temirlan Ziyatov, the association’s chairman, in an interview with The Astana Times.
Temirlan…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Association for the Development of Artificial Intelligence, also known as Qaz.AI, is working with government and industry leaders to shape new rules for AI as officials seek to encourage innovation while guarding against manipulation and other risks, said Temirlan Ziyatov, the association’s chairman, in an interview with The Astana Times.
Temirlan…
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Kazakhstan Kicks Off 2026 Winter Olympics with 36 Athletes in Milan
ALMATY – The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially open today, Feb. 6, in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with Kazakhstan ready to highlight its winter sports talents in front of a worldwide audience.
Photo credit: olympics.com.
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live at 12 a.m. Astana time on Feb. 7 on Qazsport, Qazaqstan, Jibek Joly, and…
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ALMATY – The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially open today, Feb. 6, in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with Kazakhstan ready to highlight its winter sports talents in front of a worldwide audience.
Photo credit: olympics.com.
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live at 12 a.m. Astana time on Feb. 7 on Qazsport, Qazaqstan, Jibek Joly, and…
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Almaty to Host 2029 Winter Asian Games
ALMATY – Almaty has officially been selected to host the 2029 Winter Asian Games, marking the return of one of Asia’s multi-sport winter events to Kazakhstan, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service on Feb. 5.
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ALMATY – Almaty has officially been selected to host the 2029 Winter Asian Games, marking the return of one of Asia’s multi-sport winter events to Kazakhstan, reported the National Olympic Committee’s press service on Feb. 5.
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KazTransOil Announces Tariff Changes for Oil Transportation Starting March
ALMATY – KazTransOil has announced changes to its tariffs for oil transportation through Kazakhstan’s main pipeline system, effective from March 1, reported the company’s press service on Feb. 2.
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Unloading oil from rail tank cars at the T. Kasymov pumping station will now cost 1,715.05 tenge (US$3.65) per ton, reflecting an…
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ALMATY – KazTransOil has announced changes to its tariffs for oil transportation through Kazakhstan’s main pipeline system, effective from March 1, reported the company’s press service on Feb. 2.
Photo credit: KazTransOil.
Unloading oil from rail tank cars at the T. Kasymov pumping station will now cost 1,715.05 tenge (US$3.65) per ton, reflecting an…
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What to Do This Weekend: Music, Poetry and Cultural Performances
ASTANA – This February weekend offers a mix of music, spoken word and theatrical performances that spotlight contemporary Kazakh culture. From intimate readings to live concerts and stage productions, here are The Astana Times’ picks for what not to miss in Astana and Almaty.
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Astana
From the Fjords to…
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ASTANA – This February weekend offers a mix of music, spoken word and theatrical performances that spotlight contemporary Kazakh culture. From intimate readings to live concerts and stage productions, here are The Astana Times’ picks for what not to miss in Astana and Almaty.
Photo credit: Astana Opera
Astana
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Khorgos Gateway Boosts Transit Capacity, Handles Over 372,000 TEUs in 2025
ALMATY – The Khorgos Gateway Dry Port in Kazakhstan’s special economic zone handled more than 372,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, marking a 2% increase compared to 2024, according to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).
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The dry port continues to strengthen its role as a key transshipment hub linking China with…
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ALMATY – The Khorgos Gateway Dry Port in Kazakhstan’s special economic zone handled more than 372,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2025, marking a 2% increase compared to 2024, according to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).
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The dry port continues to strengthen its role as a key transshipment hub linking China with…
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Weekly News Digest 📰
▪️Kazakhstan, Pakistan Strengthen Dialogue on Regional and Economic Cooperation. Read.
▪️US Reaffirms Support for Kazakhstan’s Regional Role and Strategic Partnership. Read.
▪️Croatia’s Ambassador on Growing Ties with Kazakhstan, Trade and Direct Flights. Read.
▪️From Politics to Profits: Why Geopolitics Now Matters for Business in Kazakhstan. Read.
▪️From Office to Peaks: Anar Burasheva Reflects on Her Journey in Mountains. Read.
▪️Kasteev Museum That Raised Generations Reopens with Spirit Intact. Read.
Stay tuned with The Astana Times ⚡️
▪️Kazakhstan, Pakistan Strengthen Dialogue on Regional and Economic Cooperation. Read.
▪️US Reaffirms Support for Kazakhstan’s Regional Role and Strategic Partnership. Read.
▪️Croatia’s Ambassador on Growing Ties with Kazakhstan, Trade and Direct Flights. Read.
▪️From Politics to Profits: Why Geopolitics Now Matters for Business in Kazakhstan. Read.
▪️From Office to Peaks: Anar Burasheva Reflects on Her Journey in Mountains. Read.
▪️Kasteev Museum That Raised Generations Reopens with Spirit Intact. Read.
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President Tokayev Holds Working Meeting With Constitutional Commission Leadership
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a working meeting with Kazakhstan’s Constitutional commission on Feb. 6 to review progress on drafting the country’s new Constitution.
The meeting was attended by Chair of the Constitutional commission and Head of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova, Deputy Chair of the commission and State Counselor Erlan Karin, and…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a working meeting with Kazakhstan’s Constitutional commission on Feb. 6 to review progress on drafting the country’s new Constitution.
The meeting was attended by Chair of the Constitutional commission and Head of the Constitutional Court Elvira Azimova, Deputy Chair of the commission and State Counselor Erlan Karin, and…
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Dimash Qudaibergen Celebrates Premiere of Voice Beyond Horizon in Almaty
ALMATY – Thousands of fans gathered at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty on Feb. 5 to celebrate the global premiere of the first episode of Voice Beyond Horizon, a new musical reality show initiated and headlined by Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen.
According to Qudaibergen, the project encourages dialogue, unites cultures, strengthens friendship…
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ALMATY – Thousands of fans gathered at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty on Feb. 5 to celebrate the global premiere of the first episode of Voice Beyond Horizon, a new musical reality show initiated and headlined by Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen.
According to Qudaibergen, the project encourages dialogue, unites cultures, strengthens friendship…
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This week’s news digest:
▪Tokayev’s First Visit to Pakistan
▪Kazakh Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Washington
▪Chinese Investor to Spend Over $7 Billion on Gas Project in Southern Kazakhstan
▪Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open, Becomes World No. 3
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▪Tokayev’s First Visit to Pakistan
▪Kazakh Foreign Minister Holds Talks in Washington
▪Chinese Investor to Spend Over $7 Billion on Gas Project in Southern Kazakhstan
▪Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open, Becomes World No. 3
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Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Service in Tajikistan
ALMATY – Satellite internet provider Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has officially launched operations in Tajikistan, as it was announced on Feb. 5 on the company’s X page.
The expansion represents another step in the company’s growing footprint across Central Asia and the broader CIS region. Starlink is already operational in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Moldova,…
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ALMATY – Satellite internet provider Starlink, operated by SpaceX, has officially launched operations in Tajikistan, as it was announced on Feb. 5 on the company’s X page.
The expansion represents another step in the company’s growing footprint across Central Asia and the broader CIS region. Starlink is already operational in Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Moldova,…
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Kazakhstan to Issue Commemorative Olympic Games 2026 Coin
ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan will release a new collectible coin, OLYMPIC GAMES 2026. SHORT TRACK, as part of its Sports series.
Photo credit: The National Bank of Kazakhstan
The 1,000-tenge coin is made of 925 sterling silver, produced using color printing technology, and is issued in proof quality. It weighs 20…
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ASTANA – The National Bank of Kazakhstan will release a new collectible coin, OLYMPIC GAMES 2026. SHORT TRACK, as part of its Sports series.
Photo credit: The National Bank of Kazakhstan
The 1,000-tenge coin is made of 925 sterling silver, produced using color printing technology, and is issued in proof quality. It weighs 20…
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Blackbird Named Kazakhstan’s Bird of Year 2026
ASTANA — Based on the voting results of members of the environmental community, the blackbird was officially named Bird of the Year 2026 in Kazakhstan, gathering 65% of all votes. The purpose of the community is to draw society’s attention to issues related to the conservation of birds and their habitats, reported Inbusiness.kz.
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ASTANA — Based on the voting results of members of the environmental community, the blackbird was officially named Bird of the Year 2026 in Kazakhstan, gathering 65% of all votes. The purpose of the community is to draw society’s attention to issues related to the conservation of birds and their habitats, reported Inbusiness.kz.
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Floods, Fault Lines and Heat: UNDP Flags Urban Risks in Central Asia
ASTANA — Central Asian cities are exposed to recurrent flooding, earthquakes, mudflows and increasing temperature extremes that affect infrastructure and economic stability. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) study released in November 2025, integrating disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation into urban planning is becoming critical for long-term stability.
The UNDP publication…
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ASTANA — Central Asian cities are exposed to recurrent flooding, earthquakes, mudflows and increasing temperature extremes that affect infrastructure and economic stability. According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) study released in November 2025, integrating disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation into urban planning is becoming critical for long-term stability.
The UNDP publication…
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