Туристическая отрасль приносит значительные доходы в бюджет Алматинской области. За восемь месяцев текущего года за счет туристов в казну поступило 3,9 млрд тенге. Это на 39,3% больше, чем за аналогичный период прошлого года. За первые шесть месяцев прошлого года в бюджет поступило 2,8 млрд тенге.Рост налоговых поступлений связан с увеличением числа туристов и расширением перечня услуг, предоставляемых им. Так, в январе–июне этого года гостиницы и зоны отдыха области приняли 263 776 туристов. За этот период объем оказанных гостям услуг достиг 8,34 млрд тенге. В прошлом году этот показатель составлял 6,39 млрд тенге. Таким образом, за год объем услуг вырос на 30,5%.По мере роста туристического потока увеличивается и количество объектов, принимающих гостей. По словам руководителя управления туризма Алматы области Куанышбека Мирамбекулы, если в прошлом году в регионе насчитывалось 285 объектов размещения туристов, то в этом году их количество достигло 308.«Каждый турист вносит свой вклад в экономику региона. Он останавливается в гостинице, питается, пользуется транспортом, посещает экскурсии, приобретает товары на местном рынке. То есть с каждым прибывающим туристом растут доходы местных предпринимателей. Это, в свою очередь, увеличивает налоговые поступления в бюджет. За первые восемь месяцев этого года от туризма в бюджет поступило 3,9 млрд тенге. Туризм не только приносит доход региональному бюджету, но и создает новые рабочие места, открывает дополнительные возможности для предпринимателей. Поэтому наряду с увеличением числа туристов мы уделяем внимание созданию условий, чтобы они проводили в регионе больше времени и получали качественные услуги», – отметил Куанышбек Мирамбекулы.Все больше иностранных туристов приезжают познакомиться с достопримечательностями Алматинской области. Согласно данным системы «eQonaq», с начала года регион посетили 113 659 иностранных путешественников. По этому показателю регион занимает третье место в республике.Наибольшей популярностью у туристов пользуются национальные парки «Іле-Алатау», «Көлсай көлдері»  и «Шарын». В общей сложности за восемь месяцев этого года три национальных парка посетили 1,92 млн туристов. Из них государственный национальный природный парк «Іле-Алатау» посетили 1 324 393 человека, «Көлсай көлдері»  – 399 063, «Шарын» – 202 117.Кроме того, в этом году побережье Капшагайского водохранилища в городе Қонаев посетили 2 млн отдыхающих. Сегодня в сфере туризма Алматинской области работают 48 туроператоров и 24 гида.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1304659?lang=ru

“Our country is rich in wisdom when it has elders,” says a wise Kazakh proverb. The older generation, having passed through many stages of life and made an invaluable contribution to the development and prosperity of the country, is a source of wisdom, guidance and life experience for the younger generation.In this regard, a festive event dedicated to the International Day of Older Persons was held in our district today.During the meaningful gathering, District Akim Zhandos Yerkinbek congratulated the veterans on the significant occasion and expressed his sincere respect and warm wishes to representatives of the older generation.“Respecting and honoring our elders is a tradition passed down to us from our ancestors. Your life experience and wisdom are of particular importance to us. We know well the contribution each of you has made to the development and prosperity of our native land. The peaceful life we enjoy today is the result of your hard work, dedication and many years of effort. We will always remain indebted to our elders who devoted their entire lives and energy to serving the well-being of the people,” the district head said.Highlighting the importance of the traditional “Ardagelderdi ardaktaiyk” (“Let Us Honor Our Veterans”) project, the district akim noted that over the past four years, educational and cultural trips to the cities of Baikonur, Kyzylorda and Turkistan had been organized for nearly 300 veterans. He also emphasized that efforts to provide veterans with social, household, material and other necessary assistance would continue in the future.During the festive event, the veterans were honored, and a number of citizens were presented with letters of congratulations from the district akim.The evening was complemented by a concert program featuring local performers. Zhyrshy and artistic groups from the district performed beautiful songs and created a warm and festive atmosphere for the audience.In addition, speeches were delivered by Askар Мerekov, Chairman of the District Council of Veterans; Abdirakhman Kulduisenov, Chairman of the District Public Council; Yerbolat Uzakbayev, Chairman of the Zhosaly Settlement Council of Veterans; as well as chairpersons of the councils of veterans of rural districts, who conveyed their heartfelt wishes.It should be noted that there are currently 5,590 pensioners in the district, more than 5,300 of whom are members of the veterans’ organization and continue to make a valuable contribution to the social life of the district.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-karmakshy/press/news/details/1304633?lang=ru

The environmental impact fee is charged for emissions and discharges of pollutants (emissions into the environment), the open-air placement of sulfur on sulfur storage pads, and the disposal of waste carried out on the basis of the relevant environmental permit and environmental impact declaration in accordance with the environmental legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Payers of the fee are operators of Category I, II and III facilities as defined by the Environmental Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.A legal entity may, by its decision, recognize its structural subdivision as an independent payer of the fee with respect to the environmental emissions generated by such structural subdivision.A decision of a legal entity, or the revocation of such decision, shall take effect from January 1 of the year following the year in which the decision was made.Taxpayers applying the special tax regime for peasant or farm households are not payers of the environmental impact fee with respect to negative environmental impacts arising from activities covered by the special tax regime for peasant or farm households.The taxable object is the actual volume of negative environmental impact (mass or, for radioactive waste, the unit of activity) during the reporting period, including the volume established based on the results of state environmental control carried out by the authorized environmental protection body and its territorial divisions to monitor compliance with the environmental legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan:for Category I and II facilities — within the established standards and limits;for Category III facilities — within the declared volume.The taxable object includes:emissions of pollutants;discharges of pollutants;disposed waste;sulfur placed in open-air sulfur storage pads and generated during exploration and/or production operations involving hydrocarbons.The fee rates are established as multiples of the monthly calculation index (MCI) effective as of the first day of the tax period and are set out in Article 639 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1304602?lang=ru

Regional Akim Murat Ergeshbayev inspected the progress of construction work aimed at developing transport infrastructure and improving road quality.At the fifth meeting of the National Kurultai, the Head of State noted: "Construction of the Kyzylorda–Zhezkazgan road section within the Kyzylorda region was recently completed. The Western Europe–Western China highway is one of the most important in Kazakhstan. However, the section between Kyzylorda and Aktobe is narrow, and traffic accidents frequently occur there. I previously issued instructions to widen this road. Construction of a new four-lane highway in this direction will begin this year. You also know that in my previous Address, I instructed that construction of the Beineu–Saksaulsk road be accelerated. Work there is also starting this year."In August, the construction of the Kyzylorda–Saksaulsk, Ulgaysyn–Saksaulsk, and Beineu–Saksaulsk highways was launched via a teleconference. During the event, First Deputy Prime Minister Nurlybek Nalibayev reported on the readiness to implement the projects and emphasized their importance for the development of the country's transport infrastructure.The regional head visited the construction sites for the Kyzylorda city bypass road (on the Kyzylorda–Aktobe route) and the Kyzylorda–Saksaulsk highway.The Kyzylorda bypass road spans 25.8 km, with a contract value of 39.5 billion tenge. Funding is provided by the Islamic Development Bank. The general contractor is Kyran LLP, and the design firm is Semdorproekt LLP. The project is scheduled for implementation between 2026 and 2029. The site currently employs 150 workers and utilizes 85 units of specialized machinery.The cost of the project to construct the 130.8 km "Kyzylorda – Saksaulsk" highway is 242.3 billion tenge. The Islamic Development Bank is providing funding; the general contractor is Integra Construction KZ LLP, and the subcontractor is Elite Stroy Komplekt LLP. The project will be carried out from 2026 to 2029. Currently, 70 workers and 43 units of specialized machinery are engaged in the construction work.Implementing these projects will modernize the region's road transport infrastructure, enhance road safety and travel comfort, and improve the throughput capacity of transit routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1304512?lang=ru

The Head of State addressed the Astana AI Film Festival – the first international competition for films created using artificial intelligence.The President highlighted the unique nature of the event.“The Astana AI Film Festival is a one-of-a-kind project through which proactive, educated, innovative, and creative citizens can showcase their talents. This is a competition of sharp minds and bold initiatives. The modern era is defined by knowledge, science, and innovation. Artificial intelligence has brought about fundamental changes across all sectors of the global economy. In short, technological progress has taken on a truly global scale,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated.The Head of State described the festival as clear evidence of the rapid development of Kazakhstan’s creative industries. As he noted, the country is taking concrete measures to build a fully-fledged ecosystem in this sector and provide comprehensive support for talented individuals.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the necessity of using artificial intelligence responsibly.“Today, as technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, many politicians, scientists, and tech leaders have raised concerns about the growing power of AI and the risks of its uncontrolled use. At the same time, one thing is clear: this tendency or way of things is irreversible. I think no one will argue with this. Throughout history, we have seen how the fire of Prometheus was regarded as a symbol of progress and a source of destructive power. Nuclear energy is one example. Therefore, we need to consider safety with the highest duty and establish common “rules of the game” for the responsible development and use of Artificial Intelligence for the secured future of the younger generation. At the same time, we must do everything we can to unlock the enormous creative potential of future tech. That is the main idea behind the AI Film Festival,” the President said.According to the Head of State, AI offers young people unique opportunities to unlock their potential“Today, even small creative teams can compete effectively with major studios. Creative professionals and film crews no longer need to knock on the doors of production companies or seek out sponsors to make films. Entry into the market has become far more accessible. On one hand, this heightens competition; on the other, it paves the way for truly talented individuals to realize their vision. This represents a qualitative shift in the landscape – one we must leverage as effectively as possible within a united creative community. Of course, artificial intelligence cannot replace human inspiration, but it can serve as an indispensable tool for all those who have dedicated their lives to creativity,” the President remarked.Concluding his speech, the Head of State expressed confidence that the project would open up new horizons for ambitious talent and contribute to the growth of the global creative economy. “It is no coincidence that such a major international event is being held in Astana. Kazakhstan is a young country, with an average population age of 33. I believe our younger generation is well-educated, eager for knowledge, open to new ideas, and forward-thinking. Furthermore, a respectful attitude toward all people and a complete rejection of discrimination are noble qualities deeply rooted in our society and recognized globally. Indeed, over 8,000 entries from 125 countries have been submitted for today’s festival, including works from the USA, India, China, South Korea, the UK, Indonesia, Japan, Brazil, France, and other nations. I would like to note that the jury includes world-renowned experts in art and technology, and I am sincerely grateful for their contribution. I am confident that participants will have ample opportunities to exchange ideas and launch joint projects in the future,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev concluded.The opening ceremony also featured addresses by Almas Zhaly, founder of the Astana AI Film Festival; Timur Turlov, CEO of Freedom Holding Corp; Balaji Srinivasan, founder of Network School; festival participant Jamin Tasker; and Audrey Azoulay, Chair of the AAIFF Jury.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-satyp-alu/press/news/details/1304518?lang=ru