A meeting of the regional akimat dedicated to preparations for the new 2026–2027 academic year was held under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov.The Head of State pays special attention to education and the younger generation. Over the past three years, 10 schools have been built in our region, six of which are "Schools of the Future." The Schools of the Future are fully equipped in accordance with international standards. Artificial intelligence is used in scientific projects and research."The shortage of student places in schools has decreased from 7,500 to 2,500, that is, by 3 times. To address the remaining shortage of 2,500 places, two schools will be built," noted the head of the region.Since 2023, primary school students have been provided with free hot meals. To ensure quality nutrition, no educational facility should have a cafeteria without a sanitary-epidemiological certificate."It is necessary to conduct the 'Road to School' campaign in a high-quality and transparent manner, ensuring full coverage of children in need of assistance. I call on business representatives to actively participate in this campaign. All of this creates conditions for comfortable learning for children, their comprehensive development, and the achievement of good results," emphasized Kumar Aksakalov.Over the past two years, the region's economic growth rates have exceeded the national average. This is the result not only of attracting investments and launching new plants and factories, but also of the work of qualified specialists – graduates of educational organizations.It should be noted that currently, the share of workers under the age of 35 at new production facilities ranges from 50 to 70%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1276174?lang=ru

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       Government services are becoming more accessible to citizens – some can be accessed without visiting a public service center. This is achieved through the "Personal Manager with Home Visit" service, where a specialist visits the address specified by the applicant. In the first seven months of 2026, approximately 1,500 Kazakhstanis took advantage of this opportunity.By comparison, over 2,000 people used the "Personal Manager with Home Visit" service in 2025. Last year, the mobile personal manager service was most in demand in the Kyzylorda region, with 540 people using it, followed by 477 in Almaty and 435 in Pavlodar region.In the first seven months of this year, the top three have changed. The largest number of personal manager visits was recorded in Almaty – 296. Atyrau region ranks second with 277, and Kyzylorda region third with 259.To use the service, simply submit a request remotely and provide your address. Upon prior request, a front-office specialist will visit the client, provide consultation, accept the necessary documents, and assist with the government service on-site. This approach saves time and is convenient for those who, for various reasons, find it difficult to visit a public service center in person. The "Personal Manager with Home Visit" plan costs 7,447 tenge. This amount is the cost of the service and does not include the state fee.A mobile personal manager can be used to obtain a wide range of government services. Exceptions include passport and identity card applications, as well as services provided by specialized public service centers, since these services require the individual's presence and completion of the relevant procedures.You can request a specialist's visit through the "Personal Manager" mobile app or on the official website of the State Corporation "Government for Citizens" in the "Citizen Services" section - "Home Visit by a Personal Manager." You can also submit an application by calling the Unified Contact Center at 1414. When submitting your application, you must fill out the required information and provide the address for a specialist to visit you.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-kurchatov/press/news/details/1276101?lang=ru

Riyadh, August 17, 2026 – During the meeting between Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov and First Vice Chairman of the Federation of Saudi Chambers Emad Al-Fahri, the prospects for intensifying bilateral trade and economic cooperation were discussed.Particular attention was paid to promoting Kazakh products in the Saudi market and expanding the presence of Saudi businesses in the Kazakhstan market.The parties emphasized the importance of developing new areas of cooperation through arranging trade missions and joint business events, as well as actively utilizing the potential of the Kazakhstan–Saudi Arabia Business Council to ensure regular dialogue between the business communities of the two countries.Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue joint efforts to increase bilateral trade, strengthen business ties, and implement new initiatives.According to the Bureau of National Statistics of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, bilateral trade turnover increased by 23% in January-May 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching USD 7 million. As of August 1, 2026, 33 legal entities with Saudi capital participation were registered in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1276049?lang=ru

In order to promote a healthy lifestyle, physical culture and sports, as well as national and traditional sports in the East Kazakhstan Region, Sports Week has been held since August 8, 2026. As part of Sports Week, various sporting events are being held to encourage the population to lead an active lifestyle and promote sporting traditions. The event was organized by the Akimat of East Kazakhstan Region and the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of East Kazakhstan Region.On August 12, 2026, in the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk, competitions in the national sport of Kazakh Kuresi (Kazakh wrestling) were held as part of the XXIV Folk Sports Games of East Kazakhstan Region.In the up to 100 kg weight category, the victory was secured by Dosym Samatov, Lead Specialist of the Department of On-Site Customs Inspections of the Customs Control Department after the Release of Goods of the Department of State Revenues of East Kazakhstan Region.Demonstrating a high level of physical fitness, endurance, determination and sporting excellence, Dosym Samatuly took first place, becoming the winner of the regional Kazakh Kuresi competition.Dosym Samatov's victory is a worthy example of combining professional responsibility, determination and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Such achievements contribute to the promotion of sports, strengthening team spirit and increasing interest in national sports.The staff of the Department of State Revenues of East Kazakhstan Region congratulates Dosym Samatov on his well-deserved victory and wishes him good health, new sporting achievements, success in his professional career and many more outstanding victories!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1276036?lang=ru