On 10th August, on the occasion of Abai Day, the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See presented to the Vatican Apostolic Library and the Library of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue of the Holy See collections of works by the great Kazakh poet, thinker, philosopher and humanist Abai Qunanbaiuly in Italian and English.The presentation of these collections, comprising Abai’s poetic, journalistic and epistolary works, to the library institutions of the Holy See contributes to a broader international appreciation of his rich literary and intellectual legacy, which continues to retain its global significance as a source of humanistic ideas fostering mutual respect, harmony and spiritual dialogue among representatives of different cultures and traditions.This initiative is also aimed at strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and the Holy See, while promoting mutual interest in the study of the spiritual and ethical traditions of East and West.Abai’s multifaceted creative legacy, which organically combines national identity with universal human values, provides a meaningful foundation for intercultural and inter-civilizational dialogue.Abai’s works have been translated into dozens of languages, while monuments and busts dedicated to him have been erected in numerous capitals and major cities around the world, including Rome.On the same day, diplomats from the Embassies of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Holy See and to the Italian Republic paid tribute to the great Abai by laying flowers at his bust, which was solemnly unveiled in October 2025 in Rome’s Villa Grazioli Park. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vatican/press/news/details/1271908?lang=ru

Кайзерслаутерн, 8 августа 2026 года — В спортивном комплексе SOC Sportpark состоялся футбольный турнир, приуроченный к Международному дню молодёжи, с участием команды сотрудников Генерального консульства Республики Казахстан, казахстанских студентов и соотечественников, проживающих в регионе.В приветственной части мероприятия советник Генерального консульства Республики Казахстан Рустем Исабаев отметил значение подобных инициатив для укрепления связей между казахстанцами, проживающими в Германии, и развития совместных спортивных и общественных форматов взаимодействия.В рамках турнира состоялись футбольные матчи между сформированными командами. Участники продемонстрировали высокий уровень подготовки, командный дух и спортивную волю к победе. Соревнования прошли в дружественной и уважительной атмосфере.По итогам турнира первое место заняла команда Генерального консульства Республики Казахстан. По завершении соревнований состоялась церемония награждения. Отличившимся игрокам от Генерального консульства были вручены памятные грамоты в индивидуальных номинациях.Проведение турнира стало одним из практических примеров развития молодёжной и общественной дипломатии, а также укрепления гуманитарных связей между Казахстаном и Германией.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-frankfurt/press/news/details/1271903?lang=ru

Today, as part of the celebrations marking the 181st anniversary of the birth of the great Kazakh poet and thinker Abai Kunanbaiuly, diplomats of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Romania paid tribute to his memory and laid flowers at his monument in Bucharest.The annual flower-laying ceremony at Abai’s monument on his birthday has become a cherished tradition of the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Romania. Every year, on 10 August, Embassy diplomats honour the great son of the Kazakh people and pay tribute to his enduring legacy.Abai Day is celebrated in Kazakhstan on 10 August. The commemorative day was established by a Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2020.The monument to Abai Kunanbaiuly in Bucharest was officially unveiled on 10 September 2020. Its establishment has become another symbol of the strengthening of cultural and humanitarian ties between Kazakhstan and Romania.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-bucharest/press/news/details/1271897?lang=ru

Abu Dhabi, 10 August 2026 – Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Rauan Zhumabek, participated in the scientific and practical conference entitled “World of Abai – Eternal Heritage,” organised by the National Academic Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the occasion of the birthday of the great Kazakh poet Abai Qunanbaiuly.In his welcoming remarks, the Kazakh diplomat noted that Abai was an outstanding figure who made an invaluable contribution not only to the spiritual heritage of the Kazakh people, but also to the cultural and spiritual treasury of all humanity. He emphasised that promoting the great thinker’s legacy internationally contributes to showcasing Kazakhstan’s national culture and literature.In this regard, R. Zhumabek noted that in 2020, on the initiative of the Head of State and in commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the great poet, Abai’s works were translated into 10 languages of the world. Among them was Arabic, with the publication of a book entitled “Abai’s Legacy – A Common Value for All Humanity”, featuring a collection of the poet’s works.Furthermore, he highlighted that the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Abu Dhabi hosts the “Abai” Cultural and Educational Hall, which features books by Kazakh and foreign researchers on the great thinker in Arabic and English.In conclusion, the Ambassador expressed confidence that, through active efforts to promote the great poet’s legacy abroad, the time will come when foreigners will speak of the Kazakh people as the people of Abai.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-abudhabi/press/news/details/1271891?lang=ru

The international multisport tournament Games of the Future 2026 (GOTF 2026), powered by Samruk-Kazyna, has concluded in Astana. Held from July 29 to Aug. 9, the competition brought together traditional sports, esports and modern technology, with a total prize pool of $4.65 million, organizer Kazsportinvest JSC said.The winners in phygital football and the mobile MOBA Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) were decided on the final day of the tournament.In the final of Phygital Football presented by Samruk-Kazyna, Quetzales-Armadillos faced NS Team. Quetzales-Armadillos won the digital stage 1-0, while NS Team secured a 3-2 victory on the physical field. With the aggregate score tied at 3-3, the winner was decided in a penalty shootout, where NS Team prevailed 4-3.FC Olympic Phygital finished third.In the MLBB tournament, Bigetron by Vitality claimed the title after defeating ONIC 3-1 in the final. Bigetron by Vitality won the first two games, ONIC took the third, and Bigetron secured the championship in the fourth.Aurora Gaming took bronze after defeating Selangor Red Giants 2-0.The Games of the Future 2026 winners across the tournament's eight disciplines were:Phygital Basketball – Wilders, $100,000MOBA PC Dota 2 – PlayTime, $350,000Phygital Dancing – Franco Vitali, $20,000Phygital Shooter CS2 – Team KZ, $50,000Phygital Fighting – Archangel Michael, $100,000Phygital Football – NS Team, $150,000MOBA Mobile MLBB – Bigetron by Vitality, $315,000Battle Royale – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – 17 Gaming, $300,000The competitions were held at four sports venues across Astana. Organizers provided 528 pieces of gaming equipment and more than 500 gaming stations, while 800 volunteers were involved in staging the tournament.According to the organizers, the event provided Kazakh professionals with experience in esports, IT, television broadcasting, engineering, logistics, security and the organization of major international competitions.Belarusians were represented at the forum in three disciplines. The Minsk House team took third place in phygital shooter (tactical shooting), the Minsk club reached the quarterfinals in phygital basketball, and Daniil Cherepko finished in the first round of the playoffs in phygital dance.The tournament was officially launched by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Russia hosted the first Future Games in 2024, and the second forum was held in the UAE in 2025.The fourth Future Games will be held in 2027, with Brazil, Serbia, South Africa, and Uzbekistan vying to host.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-minsk/press/news/details/1271873?lang=ru