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On September 25, a team table tennis tournament was held for students.
29.09.2026
The event was organized as part of the "Organization of a series of military-patriotic events for youth and adolescents" project, implemented by the "Talents of the 21st Century" Public Foundation under a state social contract with the Aktobe Region Department for Youth Policy Affairs.Teams composed of students from Aktobe’s higher and specialized secondary educational institutions participated in the tournament. Each team consisted of two young men and one young woman competing for the team championship.🏆 During the competition, participants demonstrated their athletic skills, agility, and quick reflexes as they vied for top honors. The tournament aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle among young people, foster mass sports, and instill values of team spirit and fair competition.🥇 At the conclusion of the tournament, all participants received letters of appreciation, while the winners of first, second, and third place were determined and awarded diplomas and valuable prizes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1300043?lang=ru
A Unified Reporting Day Held in Astana.
29.09.2026
On September 24, 2026, the Unified Reporting Day of Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities was held in the capital, bringing together representatives of the business community. The event was attended by Azamat Nurlybekov, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana, as well as representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office, the Department of Emergency Situations, the Police Department and other government agencies, along with representatives of the Astana Chamber of Entrepreneurs.The purpose of the event was to openly discuss the results of state control and supervision, prevent violations, and address issues faced by businesses.During the event, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana Azamat Nurlybekov presented a report on the department’s work and highlighted the key areas of tax administration.Following the meeting, all proposals and issues raised during the event were submitted to the relevant government agencies for further consideration and follow-up.The organization of such meetings is aimed at informing entrepreneurs about legislative requirements, obtaining feedback from the business community, and establishing clear rules of engagement under which control measures are carried out in accordance with procedures prescribed by law. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1300038?lang=ru
On September 25, a meeting with representatives of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place at the Aktobe Higher Polytechnic Colleg
29.09.2026
The event was organized as part of the "Organization of a series of military-patriotic activities for youth and adolescents" project, implemented by the "Talents of the 21st Century" Public Foundation under a state social contract with the Department for Youth Policy Affairs of the Aktobe Region.🎖️ Speakers at the meeting included Major Bizhan Zhumabayevich Magauin, Head of the Veteran Relations Section within the Department of Educational and Ideological Work of the Aktobe Region Defense Department; Orazgali Bayangalievich Sharmaganbetov, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan; and Yerkebulat Serikovich Taganov, the project coordinator and youth work specialist.During the meeting, students were informed about the specifics of military service, the importance of civic duty to the Motherland, and the role of military personnel in ensuring the country's defense.Additionally, discussions focused on fostering patriotism and civic responsibility among young people, increasing their interest in military service, and developing a conscious attitude toward defending the Motherland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1300012?lang=ru
NU SCAI: How the University Is Preparing for the AI Economy
29.09.2026
NU SCAI: How the University Is Preparing for the AI EconomyNazarbayev University officially opened its School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) during NU Open House Day. SCAI was established in response to Kazakhstan’s growing need for expertise and research in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The new school brings together NU’s strengths in computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and robotics, creating an integrated platform for education, research, and technology development.The opening ceremony was attended by Sayasat Nurbek, Kazakhstan’s minister of science and higher education.«Artificial intelligence can be seen as a new factor, a new force for Kazakhstan – one that can increase the efficiency of our national economy, production, and workforce», Minister Nurbek said. According to him, AI development is already moving beyond generative models. The next wave includes Agent AI – systems capable of autonomously performing complex tasks, and Physical AI, which brings artificial intelligence into the physical world. «We need to be ready for these changes, and NU is well positioned to help prepare for them», Minister Nurbek added. During the SCAI presentation, Professor Durvudkhan Suragan, Vice Dean for Research and Innovation, outlined the school’s goals and capabilities, noting that more than 2,100 students are now enrolled, including 281 master’s students and 99 PhD students. In 2026, 608 new students joined the school. Its faculty includes around 70 professors.SCAI plans to expand its academic portfolio with a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a PhD program in «AI for X» focused on interdisciplinary research, and a master’s program in cybersecurity.«This field is being fundamentally reshaped by AI, and strengthening Kazakhstan’s digital security requires specialists who have a deep understanding of generative AI and its applications», Professor Atakan Varol, dean of SCAI, told participants at the event.The school is also advancing research in Physical AI, urban analytics, computational finance, and the application of artificial intelligence across different fields. This work is supported by NU’s computing infrastructure, including the Shabyt, Muon, and Irgetas supercomputers. SCAI also works closely with NU’s Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), drawing on computing resources, foundation models, and data for research projects.«When we created this school, we did not focus on the short-term outcomes. We also included Mathematics inside this school, and this is also something quite unique in the world, because we just don’t want only people who have practical skills, we want all of our students to have a very strong foundational base. If you look right now at the research teams of the top AI companies, you will see that most of them are from former International Mathematics Olympiad winners», said Professor Varol.SCAI also aims to accelerate the transition from research to practical applications. The school plans to expand its engagement with industry, support student technology projects, and create pathways for commercializing research. By 2030, SCAI aims to help launch more than 30 deep-tech startups.The school is also strengthening its international academic profile. Two of its Bachelor’s degree programs – computer science and mathematics have received accreditation from ABET, an international organization that sets quality standards for programs in engineering, technology, and related fields. By 2030, SCAI aims to rank among the world’s top 250 universities for computer science in the Times Higher Education subject rankings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/1299987?lang=ru
What is the status of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan?
29.09.2026
In exercising its powers, the Constitutional Court is autonomous and independent of citizens, organizations, state bodies, officials, and other persons, and is guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1299982?lang=ru
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On September 25, a team table tennis tournament was held for students.
29.09.2026
The event was organized as part of the "Organization of a series of military-patriotic events for youth and adolescents" project, implemented by the "Talents of the 21st Century" Public Foundation under a state social contract with the Aktobe Region Department for Youth Policy Affairs.Teams composed of students from Aktobes higher and specialized secondary educational institutions participated in the tournament. Each team consisted of two young men and one young woman competing for the team championship.🏆 During the competition, participants demonstrated their athletic skills, agility, and quick reflexes as they vied for top honors. The tournament aimed to promote a healthy lifestyle among young people, foster mass sports, and instill values of team spirit and fair competition.🥇 At the conclusion of the tournament, all participants received letters of appreciation, while the winners of first, second, and third place were determined and awarded diplomas and valuable prizes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1300043?lang=ru
A Unified Reporting Day Held in Astana.
29.09.2026
On September 24, 2026, the Unified Reporting Day of Regulatory and Supervisory Authorities was held in the capital, bringing together representatives of the business community. The event was attended by Azamat Nurlybekov, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana, as well as representatives of the Prosecutor’s Office, the Department of Emergency Situations, the Police Department and other government agencies, along with representatives of the Astana Chamber of Entrepreneurs.The purpose of the event was to openly discuss the results of state control and supervision, prevent violations, and address issues faced by businesses.During the event, Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenues for the city of Astana Azamat Nurlybekov presented a report on the department’s work and highlighted the key areas of tax administration.Following the meeting, all proposals and issues raised during the event were submitted to the relevant government agencies for further consideration and follow-up.The organization of such meetings is aimed at informing entrepreneurs about legislative requirements, obtaining feedback from the business community, and establishing clear rules of engagement under which control measures are carried out in accordance with procedures prescribed by law. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1300038?lang=ru
On September 25, a meeting with representatives of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place at the Aktobe Higher Polytechnic Colleg
29.09.2026
The event was organized as part of the "Organization of a series of military-patriotic activities for youth and adolescents" project, implemented by the "Talents of the 21st Century" Public Foundation under a state social contract with the Department for Youth Policy Affairs of the Aktobe Region.🎖️ Speakers at the meeting included Major Bizhan Zhumabayevich Magauin, Head of the Veteran Relations Section within the Department of Educational and Ideological Work of the Aktobe Region Defense Department; Orazgali Bayangalievich Sharmaganbetov, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan; and Yerkebulat Serikovich Taganov, the project coordinator and youth work specialist.During the meeting, students were informed about the specifics of military service, the importance of civic duty to the Motherland, and the role of military personnel in ensuring the country's defense.Additionally, discussions focused on fostering patriotism and civic responsibility among young people, increasing their interest in military service, and developing a conscious attitude toward defending the Motherland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1300012?lang=ru
NU SCAI: How the University Is Preparing for the AI Economy
29.09.2026
NU SCAI: How the University Is Preparing for the AI EconomyNazarbayev University officially opened its School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) during NU Open House Day. SCAI was established in response to Kazakhstan’s growing need for expertise and research in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The new school brings together NU’s strengths in computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and robotics, creating an integrated platform for education, research, and technology development.The opening ceremony was attended by Sayasat Nurbek, Kazakhstan’s minister of science and higher education.«Artificial intelligence can be seen as a new factor, a new force for Kazakhstan – one that can increase the efficiency of our national economy, production, and workforce», Minister Nurbek said. According to him, AI development is already moving beyond generative models. The next wave includes Agent AI – systems capable of autonomously performing complex tasks, and Physical AI, which brings artificial intelligence into the physical world. «We need to be ready for these changes, and NU is well positioned to help prepare for them», Minister Nurbek added. During the SCAI presentation, Professor Durvudkhan Suragan, Vice Dean for Research and Innovation, outlined the school’s goals and capabilities, noting that more than 2,100 students are now enrolled, including 281 master’s students and 99 PhD students. In 2026, 608 new students joined the school. Its faculty includes around 70 professors.SCAI plans to expand its academic portfolio with a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in partnership with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a PhD program in «AI for X» focused on interdisciplinary research, and a master’s program in cybersecurity.«This field is being fundamentally reshaped by AI, and strengthening Kazakhstan’s digital security requires specialists who have a deep understanding of generative AI and its applications», Professor Atakan Varol, dean of SCAI, told participants at the event.The school is also advancing research in Physical AI, urban analytics, computational finance, and the application of artificial intelligence across different fields. This work is supported by NU’s computing infrastructure, including the Shabyt, Muon, and Irgetas supercomputers. SCAI also works closely with NU’s Institute of Smart Systems and Artificial Intelligence (ISSAI), drawing on computing resources, foundation models, and data for research projects.«When we created this school, we did not focus on the short-term outcomes. We also included Mathematics inside this school, and this is also something quite unique in the world, because we just don’t want only people who have practical skills, we want all of our students to have a very strong foundational base. If you look right now at the research teams of the top AI companies, you will see that most of them are from former International Mathematics Olympiad winners», said Professor Varol.SCAI also aims to accelerate the transition from research to practical applications. The school plans to expand its engagement with industry, support student technology projects, and create pathways for commercializing research. By 2030, SCAI aims to help launch more than 30 deep-tech startups.The school is also strengthening its international academic profile. Two of its Bachelor’s degree programs – computer science and mathematics have received accreditation from ABET, an international organization that sets quality standards for programs in engineering, technology, and related fields. By 2030, SCAI aims to rank among the world’s top 250 universities for computer science in the Times Higher Education subject rankings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/1299987?lang=ru
What is the status of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan?
29.09.2026
In exercising its powers, the Constitutional Court is autonomous and independent of citizens, organizations, state bodies, officials, and other persons, and is guided by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1299982?lang=ru