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.
Photo credit: Shutterstock
“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.
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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.
Watch the full episode https://youtu.be/Waa4JWd1HhY
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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.
Photo credit: AI-generated image/ The Astana Times
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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Tokayev Advances Kazakhstan’s Partnerships with India, US at BRICS Summit
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, focusing on expanding Kazakhstan’s cooperation with India, the United States, the UAE and Ethiopia.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Photo…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a series of high-level meetings on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sept. 12-13, focusing on expanding Kazakhstan’s cooperation with India, the United States, the UAE and Ethiopia.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Photo…
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South Korea Meets Central Asia: What is at Stake at Seoul Summit
ASTANA – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the leaders of all five Central Asian states will meet in Seoul on Sept. 16 for their first summit, seeking to turn nearly two decades of ministerial dialogue into a leader-level partnership focused on critical minerals, energy and resilient supply chains.
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ASTANA – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and the leaders of all five Central Asian states will meet in Seoul on Sept. 16 for their first summit, seeking to turn nearly two decades of ministerial dialogue into a leader-level partnership focused on critical minerals, energy and resilient supply chains.
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Elena Rybakina’s Historic Rise to World No. 1 Culminates in US Open Triumph
ASTANA – Elena Rybakina has officially become the new World No. 1 in women’s singles, making history as the first Kazakhstani tennis player to top the WTA rankings, and has crowned the milestone with victory at the U.S. Open.
Elena Rybakina celebrates her US Open triumph with the championship trophy. Photo credit: KTF
Rybakina…
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ASTANA – Elena Rybakina has officially become the new World No. 1 in women’s singles, making history as the first Kazakhstani tennis player to top the WTA rankings, and has crowned the milestone with victory at the U.S. Open.
Elena Rybakina celebrates her US Open triumph with the championship trophy. Photo credit: KTF
Rybakina…
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Why Reading Matters in Age of AI? Kazakhstan’s PISA Results Offer Answer
ASTANA — The latest PISA 2025 results reveal a tension likely to grow more important in the years ahead: how can a country prepare young people for an economy shaped by AI without allowing technology to displace the foundational skills that make knowledge useful in the first place? For Kazakhstan, the question is particularly…
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ASTANA — The latest PISA 2025 results reveal a tension likely to grow more important in the years ahead: how can a country prepare young people for an economy shaped by AI without allowing technology to displace the foundational skills that make knowledge useful in the first place? For Kazakhstan, the question is particularly…
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Moving to Kazakhstan? Kazakhstan Introduces Kazakh Language Test Requirement
ASTANA – People seeking kandas (ethnic Kazakhs returning to their historical homeland) status or permanent residence in Kazakhstan must take an online KAZTEST as part of a new pilot system assessing applicants’ potential for integration and permanent residence.
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The pilot project came into effect on Feb. 16, introducing a new procedure…
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ASTANA – People seeking kandas (ethnic Kazakhs returning to their historical homeland) status or permanent residence in Kazakhstan must take an online KAZTEST as part of a new pilot system assessing applicants’ potential for integration and permanent residence.
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The pilot project came into effect on Feb. 16, introducing a new procedure…
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