Riyadh, August 18, 2026 – During the meeting between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov and Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of “Acwa” company Raad Al-Saady the parties exchanged views on promising areas of cooperation in the renewable energy sector.The Kazakh side expressed interest in expanding engagement with “Acwa”, including by leveraging the company’s international experience for the implementation of prospective energy projects in Kazakhstan.In turn, Raad Al-Saady noted significant potential for further cooperation and expressed readiness to consider the company’s possible participation in prospective projects in Kazakhstan.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue the dialogue and further explore promising areas of cooperation.“Acwa” (until January 2026 – “ACWA Power”) is one of the largest energy companies in Saudi Arabia, founded in 2004. The company specializes in the construction and operation of power plants and desalination facilities, has extensive international experience, and focuses on the development of renewable energy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1276581?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region reminds: certain categories of citizens are required to submit a declaration of income and property in the form 270.00 for 2025.The deadline for submission is no later than September 15, 2026.Who is obligated: civil servants and their spouses; major participants in banks, the securities market, and insurance organizations; their spouses; managers and founders of legal entities with a share of more than 10%; individuals engaged in private practice; those who have received income subject to self-taxation; those with accounts in foreign banks over 1,000 MCI; owners of digital assets; those who have acquired property in the amount of over 20,000 MCI (including abroad); who have applied for preliminary other deductions.What to specify: income, foreign accounts, foreign real estate, securities and shares in foreign companies, digital assets, debts.How to file: Electronically — Taxpayer's account, egov.kz , e-Salyq Azamat, eGov mobile, bank applications. On paper — to the state revenue authorities, PSC, or by registered mail.Do not delay — submit the declaration on time! (unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1276574?lang=ru

On 18 August 2026, a meeting with Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Holy See’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See.The parties discussed the current state of Kazakhstan-Holy See relations and prospects for further strengthening cooperation in the areas of interreligious and interfaith dialogue.Particular attention was given to the participation of the Holy See delegation in the 24th Meeting of the Secretariat of the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and the Second Kazakhstan–Holy See Colloquium, which are scheduled to take place in the capital of Kazakhstan in early October this year. The parties held an in-depth exchange of views on the substantive and organisational aspects of the forthcoming events.The Ambassador of Kazakhstan briefed his interlocutor on the wide-ranging political transformations under way in the country, the key provisions of the newly enacted Constitution, as well as preparations for the first elections of deputies to the Qurultay of Kazakhstan. It was noted that the reforms being implemented under the leadership of the Head of State are aimed at further enhancing the political system, strengthening state institutions and advancing the development of civil society.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Holy See and in maintaining regular contacts on matters of mutual interest.The meeting was held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1276553?lang=ru

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan organised a special event to discuss strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of water resources, including the initiative of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to establish an International Water Organisation.The event was held on the sidelines of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar. Representatives of the United Nations, national delegations, expert community and non-governmental organisations took part in the discussion. Particular attention was paid to water resources management in the context of land degradation, drought, food security and biodiversity.Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Mongolia Almas Seitakynov emphasised the importance of the Head of State’s initiative in strengthening international water cooperation and addressing long-term environmental challenges facing Kazakhstan, Mongolia and the Central Asian region. In this context, prospects for improving regional mechanisms of cooperation in the water sector were also discussed.The Kazakh delegation presented conceptual approaches to the establishment of the International Water Organisation, as well as the outcomes of international consultations held in Astana, Nairobi and New York. The Kazakh side called on interested countries and organisations to engage in discussions on further improving the global water governance system, including at the upcoming UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.Participants noted the relevance of Kazakhstan’s initiative in light of the ongoing UN reforms and growing challenges in the field of water security. Chairman of the Water Agency of Mongolia Zeneeemyadaryn Batbayar stressed the timeliness of the Kazakh initiative, highlighting the interconnected nature of environmental and climate challenges with global water issues.Following the event, participants expressed interest in jointly advancing the water agenda on UN platforms and strengthening multilateral cooperation in this area.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1276518?lang=ru

 Deputies on the first issue heard a report from V.N. Grebenyuk, Head of the State Institution "Department of Employment and Social Programs of the Mendykara District," "On the Revocation of Certain Decisions of the Mendykara District Maslikhat."In her report, the Head of the Department of Employment and Social Programs noted that, based on the Head of State's instructions, new Rules for the Provision of Social Assistance to Certain Categories of Citizens in Need were developed and adopted in July of this year in order to standardize the amounts of social benefits. On the second issue, “On amending the decision of the maslikhat dated January 16, 2023, No. 185, “On approval of the Regulation on the state institution ‘Apparatus of the Mendykara District Maslikhat’”, the session heard information from the chairman of the district maslikhat that amendments had been made to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On local public administration and self-government in the Republic of Kazakhstan’.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1276516?lang=ru