Main Objective of the CompetitionThe “OQ Startup” Creative Competition for the Best Projects is aimed at providing comprehensive support to projects in the fields of science, culture, IT, business, media, volunteering, as well as other creative and social fields.The main objective of the competition is to promote the original projects of Kazakh compatriots and ethnic Kazakhs living abroad in Kazakhstan, facilitate networking and the establishment of connections among participants, and support their creative initiatives. Organization and Procedure for Conducting the CompetitionKazakh compatriots aged 15–30 who are citizens of foreign countries are eligible to participate in the competition.Projects in the fields of science, culture, IT, business, media, volunteering, as well as other creative and social fields are accepted for the competition.To present their project, participants must submit the following materials: Project PresentationA horizontally recorded video in MP4 or MOV format, no longer than 2 minutes, or a presentation in PPTX or PDF format, consisting of no more than 10 slides.The video or presentation must briefly and clearly present the main content and relevance of the project, its objectives, target audience, implementation methods, and expected outcomes. Brief Project Description (PDF format)The description must include the following information:project title;relevance of the project and the problem it aims to address;project objective;key project tasks;target audience (who the project is intended for);implementation mechanism and key activities;project implementation period;expected outcomes;resources required for project implementation.If funding is required to implement the project, the participant must indicate the requested amount of funding and provide a detailed budget in the PDF document. The budget must specify the name of each expense item, quantity, unit cost, and total cost.The submitted video or presentation should provide a concise and clear overview of the project, while the PDF description should provide a comprehensive explanation of the project.Projects that have already begun implementation, are currently being implemented, or are planned for future implementation are eligible for participation in the competition.If a project is already being implemented, the participant must provide information on its current results, achievements, and plans for further development.For a planned project, its objectives, tasks, implementation stages, timeline, and expected outcomes must be clearly specified.Submissions are accepted via email at Oqbaiqau@gmail.com.Participants must submit their work, along with the following personal information — full name, citizenship, university and year of study, and age — by October 30, 2026.By submitting their work, participants consent to its publication on the official website and social media platforms of Otandastar Qory (Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram).Works are accepted in Kazakh, Russian, or English.III. Competition PeriodCreative works will be accepted from September 30 to October 30, 2026.The judging panel will determine the winners within 30 days after the competition closes. Competition Results and AwardsBased on the results of the competition, the winners will receive the following awards:1st Place: Laptop and diploma2nd Place: Tablet and diploma3rd Place: Smartwatch and diplomaSpecial Recognition Prize: Bestemshe traditional board game and certificate of recognition Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-gorgan/press/news/details/1311268?lang=ru

   In the period from October 12 to October 14, 2026, the Educational and Methodological Center, together with the Department of Personal Income Administration of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a remote seminar on the topic: "Amendments to the new Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on universal declaration." The purpose of the event is to explain the main goals of universal declaration aimed at ensuring fair taxation, effective control of personal income and reducing the level of the shadow economy. The seminar was attended by employees of the territorial state revenue authorities. A lecture was given to the seminar participants via the ZOOM platform, during which the lecturer was: - Lazzat Imangeldievna Murzagalieva – Deputy Head of the Department of Personal Income Administration of the State Duma of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan; - Gulden Seitakhmetovna Khasenova is the Chief Expert of the Department of Personal Income Administration of the State Duma of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The participants of the seminar asked the lecturers questions, to which comprehensive answers were given. At the end of the seminar, 176 participants received certificates of successful professional development.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1311219?lang=ru

A taxpayer (tax agent) shall have the right to:Suspend the submission of tax returns;Resume the submission of tax returns before the expiry of the suspension period.A taxpayer shall be required to resume the submission of tax returns upon resumption of its activities.The total period of suspension of the submission of tax returns shall not exceed the statute of limitations.During the period from the date of suspension to the date of resumption of the submission of tax returns, the issuance of electronic invoices by a value-added tax (VAT) payer shall be suspended.The submission of tax returns by a taxpayer (tax agent) shall not be suspended if taxable items exist.Information on the suspension and/or resumption of the submission of tax returns shall be published on the official website of the authorized body no later than the date on which the tax authority adopts the relevant decision.The publication on the official website of the authorized body of information on the suspension and/or resumption of the submission of tax returns shall constitute grounds for not submitting tax returns for the period specified in the tax application or in the request of the local executive body.A refusal to suspend the submission of tax returns by a taxpayer (tax agent) shall be issued in the following cases:The taxpayer has outstanding tax arrears or outstanding social payment obligations;The taxpayer is included in the register of inactive taxpayers;The taxpayer has outstanding notices issued by the tax authority that have not been complied with.The tax authority shall recognize the submission of tax returns as having resumed in the following cases:When the taxpayer (tax agent) submits a tax return, with the resumption taking effect from the date of submission of the tax return;When the tax authority discovers that the taxpayer has resumed its activities during the suspension period, or from the date on which the activities are resumed.The resumption of activities shall mean the commencement by a taxpayer of activities that give rise to a tax obligation to calculate and pay taxes and other payments to the budget, as well as social obligations.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1311223?lang=ru

Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev met with Erzhan Baitiles, General Director of "Kazakh Gazetteri" LLP, who began his working tour of the regions in the Kyzylorda region. The regional head congratulated him on his appointment as the leader of one of the country’s most respected media holdings, highlighting Erzhan Aitoreevich’s long-standing dedication, professionalism, and organizational skills in the field of journalism.During the meeting, the two sides discussed in detail how to strengthen cooperation between regional and national media outlets."As a native of Kyzylorda, you are well-acquainted with life in your home region and the needs of its people. We believe your experience will help strengthen the ties between the region’s information landscape and that of the nation as a whole. Today, enriching the content of the national press, developing high-quality material in the Kazakh language, and bolstering the standing of traditional journalism are among our most critical tasks. These publications provide extensive coverage of the large-scale reforms initiated by the President, while keeping the public informed about significant developments in the country’s socio-political, cultural, and spiritual life. I am confident that your knowledge and experience will pave the way for new initiatives in this ongoing, systematic work. I wish you continued success in your service to the country—elevating the prestige of the national press and fostering the professional growth of young journalists",- said Murat Nalkhozhayevich."Kazakh Gazetteri" LLP is a creative organization that encompasses several publications of great significance to the nation’s media landscape, including "Egemen Kazakhstan", "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda", "Ana Tili", "Akikat", "Mysl", "Uyghur Avazi", "Ulan", "Ak Zhelken", "Baldyrgan", and "Druzhnye Rebyata". At the conclusion of the meeting, Erzhan Aitoreevich expressed his gratitude and put forward a number of proposals aimed at providing broad coverage of the region’s achievements at the national level and promoting spiritual and cultural values.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1311183?lang=ru

According to the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Article 44 of the law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "on education", as well as the order of the Minister of education and science of the Republic of Kazakhstan from July 27, 2017 No. 355 "on the provision of the type of work of the Popechitel Council and about him the organization of education" in specialized schools of the East Kazakhstan region was formed by the leading councils.Popechitelskiy Soviets: KSU "regional specialized school-gymnasium-boarding school named after Zhambyl children":Nurazkhanov Irtysh IbragimulyYerlan KyrykbayevMautov Didar MautovichShaimardanova Bota MaratkhanovnaZhursynova Asel SovetkhanovnaAmerkhanova Balausa OmerlanovnaTlebaldinova Aizhan SoltangalievnaToleukhan ZhaynagulKasenova Alma IsataevnaZyashkhan MadeniOralbekova Pearl AzamatovnaKSU "regional specialized school-boarding school for children":Alippaev Sayat EleusizovichTolegenova Bibigul TolegenovnaZharmukhambetova Zhanylsyn SoltankyzyNuratpek Beibitza NuratpekovnaMagdanov Yerlan SerikovichLiakyn Lyazat"I Don't Know," She Said.Alikarimova Zhanel TleubekovnaMadiyev Alisher Mukhitovich KSU "regional specialized school-Lyceum for children, trained in the field of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science":Svetash Alexander AlexandrovichUrazova Natalia PavlovnaKasymov Dauren EleusizulySaylaubayev Askar SeilzhanovichAdilova Dina SeilzhanovnaTaitoleu Laura MaratovnaKozlova Nadezhda VladimirovnaShelkova Anna VladimirovnaAbeldinova Asiya KarimovnaMukhametkalieva Zhanar ZamanbekovnaAbenova Elena OlegovnaBaitazanova Aigul TokenovnaAnna LeunovaKSU "regional specialized IT school-Lyceum":Zharkimbayeva Altynai TyuleutayevnaDmitry IvanovAndrey RomanovKazhybaeva Raushan SovetovnaToleuova Mergul ToleuovnaUmarbekov Nurlan KazhmuratovichGulmira AltynbekovnaVerzunova Elena KonstantinovnaOleg ChugunkovBarambayev Alikhan RustemovichYerzhanova Zhanerke Muratovna KSU "Valeological specialized school-complex for children":Luferova Zarina BakhtybekkyzyKuniyarova Danara AlmazovnaMartemyanova Madina SovetkanovnaAukhatova Almira AnatolyevnaSemenova Ksenia SergeevnaZhaysambayeva Diana SerikovnaTemirzhanova Fariza NurollayevnaDaken AherkePankratova Zhanna AlekseevnaKrantz Ulyana NikolaevnaAdema SuleimenovaLitke Natalia ViktorovnaVadim KushnarevAytzhanova Adema DaurenkyzyKSU "East Kazakhstan regional specialized Lyceum"bilim-innovation":Shiderina Aizhan BaizhanovnaIrgebayev Yernar TursynkhanovichRaimkhanova Zukhra RaimkhanovnaTokenova Zhannur NurlanovnaAkhmetova Aliya DulatovnaBekarys Samatovich SailaubayevAsylgazina Almagul ToleubayevnaDyusyupov Darkhan KadyrbekovichKairkanov Yerlan KairkanovRakhmetolla Nursultan RinatovichOmarbek Yerik AlmatovichSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1311161?lang=ru