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On January 31, 2025, at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, Yoram Wijngaarde, founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, will introduce Kazakhstan’s ecosystem on the world’s leading platform for startup and venture investment analysis for the first time.During the session, “Global Startup Investment Ecosystems: Trends, Insights, and Emerging Opportunities,” Mr. Wijngaarde will provide a comprehensive review of global tech ecosystems, highlighting Kazakhstan’s key achievements. He will also demonstrate the capabilities of Dealroom.co — an advanced data platform covering over 2 million startups, investors, and corporations — offering cutting-edge tools to assess investment prospects, analyze ecosystems, and forecast future growth.More than just a platform, Dealroom.co serves as a driving force for investors, startups, and corporations. Since its founding in Amsterdam in 2013, it has earned a reputation as an authoritative source of innovation data and analytics. Kazakhstan’s inclusion in Dealroom.co opens new doors to international investment and partnerships, shining a spotlight on the country’s homegrown technologies.From January 31 to February 1, the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty will host Digital Almaty 2025, a forum focused on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new industrial era. Under the theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era,” participants will explore AI integration in industry, finance, healthcare, education, and ESG, along with emerging opportunities for digital transformation.The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and Astana Hub (ACF PIT).Join Digital Almaty 2025 and be part of this milestone event! Further details are available on the official website. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/927398

The project implemented by Atameken-Agro-Korneevka LLP with the participation of Westfalia was an important step in the development of dairy production in the region. The annual capacity of the 2,500-head dairy farm will be 7,500 tons of milk, which will allow to significantly increase production volumes and meet the growing demand for dairy products. The cost of the project amounted to 11.7 billion tenge.Westfalia Kazakhstan equipped the farm with advanced technologies, including a modern T8900 milking carousel that ensures high productivity, innovative barn equipment designed to increase animal comfort, and a climate control system that creates optimal conditions for keeping cows.The launch of this farm will not only strengthen the market position of Atameken-Agro-Korneevka LLP, but also contribute to the development of the agro-industrial complex of the North Kazakhstan region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/926943

The construction of the "Confectionery Capital" production complex with a capacity of 13 thousand tons of sweets per year has begun in Kostanay.The project is being implemented by Bayan Sulu, a large manufacturer of confectionery products, and will allow the enterprise to increase its production capacity to 100 thousand tons per year. The new facility will employ 260 people in two shifts. The cost of the project, the main goal of which is to launch new equipment using innovative technologies, expand the product range, and process agricultural raw materials, is 14.3 billion tenge. The project also aims to replace imports, achieve a high level of product quality, reduce its cost, increase labor productivity, and enter new markets. Its implementation is expected to give impetus to the socio-economic development of the Kostanay region, provide citizens living near the enterprise with high-quality infrastructure, water, gas, and electricity. Today, Bayan Sulu JSC produces more than 300 types of confectionery products. The main sales market for the enterprise is Kazakhstan, which accounts for 55% of total sales. The main consumer of export products is Russia, which accounts for 78% of total exports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/927178

Today, an electronic auction was held for 24 subsoil plots with solid mineral resources through the Unified Subsoil Use Platform "minerals.e-qazyna.kz".A total of more than 50 companies participated in the auction. The total amount of the signing bonus is 20 billion 69 million tenge.Due to the lack of applications for 3 plots put up for auction, the auction was not held. We inform you that the auction for these plots will be re-announced.The confirmed amount of the signing bonus must be paid within 20 working days from the moment the results protocol is signed. If the winner does not pay the final amount of the signing bonus, the priority and obligations for paying the signing bonus confirmed by the participant will be transferred to the next auction participant who offered the largest amount of the signing bonus.Socio-economic support of regions for subsoil users, production of high value-added products (coal chemistry), construction of processing enterprises in Kazakhstan, etc. It is worth noting that additional obligations have been established, such as:Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/927303

As part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign initiated by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a recreation area in the Korday district of Zhambyl region was donated to the benefit of the people. The area of ​​the alley, which covers an area of ​​2.57 hectares, has been paved with gravel and lighting poles have been installed. There are also special benches for residents to rest. Forty spruce trees and more than thirty "catalpa" ornamental tree seedlings have been planted here. In addition, landscaping work around the area has not been left without attention. A pier has been built on the shore of the reservoir, and special attention has been paid to walking. A playground has also been built for young children. District akim Begzat Bolatbekov, who attended the opening of the park, congratulated the residents of the district on the opening of the new recreation area, emphasizing the huge role the park plays in improving the health of residents and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Residents who attended the opening ceremony enjoyed the performances of artists, chess players, singers, and musicians from the district art schools and shared their impressions. - Today, taking into account the wishes of the villagers, we are gathering for the opening ceremony of a new alley of special significance in the village of Korday. Our district has been improving day by day in recent years. We are very happy. May our descendants enjoy this recreation area! I wish you all the best, - said Sugirbay Tole, Honorary Citizen of Zhambyl Region and Korday District, expressing his joy. It should be noted that 100 million tenge was allocated from the district budget for the project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/927299

A meeting was held in Shymkent with the Vice Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Edil Sabyrovich Ospan. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Akim of Shymkent, Sarsen Kuranbek. The meeting was attended by about 160 heads of private schools in the Turkestan region and Shymkent.The meeting with the Vice Minister discussed the issues of further development of private schools and their financing.The participants of the meeting asked questions about improving the quality of the educational process, expanding financial support measures, and the prospects for the development of the private education sector. And received specific answers from the ministry representatives.At the end of the meeting, representatives of private schools in the city of Shymkent and Turkestan region and the ministry representatives exchanged proposals and opinions, and determined the directions of future work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/927309

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions given by the Head of State at the expanded meeting of the Government on January 28 of this year.Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers and leaders of a number of organizations reported on plans to ensure the growth of economic sectors, improve the legislative environment for investors, develop the production of rare earth metals, create a nuclear cluster, reform the subsoil use sector, modernize road and transport-logistics, engineering infrastructure, ensure the principle of "Law and Order", introduce digital solutions and artificial intelligence, and further improve the quality of education and medical services.The Prime Minister noted that the main focus of the work in the coming period is to ensure economic growth aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. The Government will make prompt decisions in all areas and ensure the timely implementation of the President's instructions."We must actively work to attract investments, reform tax and budget policy and the subsoil use sector, strengthen the country's competitive advantages, improve the business climate, develop infrastructure and energy, revise the entire system of digitalization and the social security system for the population. The Government has sufficient powers for this. Ministers and akims must be fully responsible for making prompt decisions and implementing the tasks set. In each area that the Head of State mentioned yesterday, we need concrete results, effective work from each leader, both at the center and in localities. We need to engage in solving specific problems of investors, and not make a fuss, but, on the contrary, help entrepreneurs come, develop, build factories, enterprises, and industries. Every leader should consider this the main principle of his work. Only concrete work is needed. It is impossible to achieve positive results in new conditions using old, bureaucratic work methods and formalism. I instruct state bodies to focus on the high-quality implementation of the tasks assigned by the Head of State, to take decisive measures without undue haste and without delay. Real results are expected from all of us,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.The Prime Minister drew attention to a number of priority areas of work, emphasizing the strict strengthening of budgetary discipline and a balanced distribution of the state budget across priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/927259

The Kokshetau city administration continues its active work on issuing certificates to people of retirement age.Let us recall that since January 2025, pensioners of Kokshetau have received the opportunity to travel free of charge on public transport within the city. This project allows pensioners to easily and free of charge get to the necessary places, medical institutions, shops or social institutions.Since the beginning of the year, 10,847 certificates have been issued, of which 5,266 pensioners have received their cards in the "Kokshe Bus Tөlem" system and can use the right to free travel.The mobile events organized by social workers and city volunteers are of great importance. They cover a wide range of people of retirement age, which allows them to issue certificates and travel cards to people in need in an efficient and prompt manner. Social workers and volunteers helped 27 pensioners obtain certificates.“Today I came to receive a certificate for a free travel card. I am glad that we are being supported in this way. "I am grateful to the akimat for such an initiative," noted a resident of Kokshetau.For advice, you can call 8 716 2 29-81-00, 8 716 2 29 81 08 or visit Shalkar Street 9 A, operating room, windows 1, 2, 3.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/927291

On January 24, 2025, the Head of State signed the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Ratification of the Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Bank Guarantees in the Implementation of State (Municipal) Procurement”.The Agreement establishes the mutual recognition of bank guarantees, which will increase the opportunities for suppliers of member states to participate in public procurement in other EAEU countries.Kazakhstani entrepreneurs can participate in public procurement in the EAEU countries with bank guarantees issued by Kazakhstani financial institutions on equal terms in the EAEU member states.This will reduce the need for national enterprises to issue new bank guarantees in other EAEU countries.It should be noted that the public procurement market of the EAEU member states amounts to 100 billion USD. The adopted agreement removes restrictions for national enterprises.The procedure for ratifying the Agreement has been completed in all EAEU member states.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/926944

Astana, January 29, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received the Managing Director of “Gateway Ventures C.A.” company Ayothi Daniel Gunaseelan.The parties discussed key aspects of long-term cooperation and prospects for further strengthening of partnership relations. Special attention was paid to investment projects in Kazakhstan.The head of the company shared plans to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan, including the construction of a plant for the production of equipment for the oil, gas and mining industries in our country.One of the key aspects of successful cooperation is also investment in educational projects. Today, Gateway Ventures C.A. has built three international schools in Kazakhstan.At the end of the conversation was expressed readiness to provide the necessary assistance in the realization of further investment activities of the company.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/927270

Astana, January 29, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Kazakhstan Mohammed Al-Ariki. At the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of Kazakh-Emirati cooperation, in particular, the rapid development of trade, economic and investment ties. The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the UAE is one of Kazakhstan's key partners in the Middle East and noted the trustful dialogue established between the heads of state.The interlocutors positively assessed the results of the recent working visit. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the UAE to participate in the "Sustainable Development Week" in Abu Dhabi. and expansion of transport and logistics cooperation. In this context, the increase in passenger traffic between the countries and the increase in the number of tourist trips were noted with satisfaction.In addition, the interlocutors discussed the global agenda and agreed to continue active work within international organizations. .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/927285

At an expanded meeting of the Government, the Head of State listened to the report of the Shymkent city mayor on the socio-economic development of the metropolis. He also noted the ongoing work on the demolition of illegally constructed structures.Kasym-Jomart Tokayev noted that significant work is being carried out in Shymkent, but there is an acute problem with land plots in the city."Everyone is equal before the law. Therefore, since last year, illegally constructed facilities have begun to be demolished. Such actions of state bodies are being criticized. But there is no need to be afraid of this. Because the akimat is working in accordance with the law," said K. Tokayev.The Head of State also noted the need to strengthen dialogue with the people and effectively conduct explanatory work."Nowadays, groups have appeared in our country that consider themselves public activists. In many cases, they use social networks to stir up the country by raising unnecessary disputes about the decisions of the authorities, which are fundamentally correct, but not everyone likes. Therefore, it is important to explain all decisions to the people well and carefully. This issue concerns the entire region. Any work should be as transparent and understandable as possible, - said the Head of State. Press service of the akim of ShymkentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/927308

At the expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev made a report and spoke about investment projects in the region.In 2024, 21 investment projects worth 37 billion tenge were launched in the region to diversify the economy.Investments in fixed capital amounted to 640 billion tenge, and the growth was 21.7 percent (14 percent higher than the average for the republic, 107.5 percent for the Republic of Kazakhstan). 70.5 percent of which were private investments. Thanks to effective work with foreign investors, direct investments in the amount of 171 million US dollars were attracted in 9 months, and the growth reached 16.6 percent.In 2025-2029, 65 investment projects worth 1 trillion. 900 billion tenge will be implemented in the region, creating 8,100 new jobs. Thanks to the direct support of the President of the country and the results of his visit to the State of Qatar, a project for a 1,100-megawatt steam-gas plant worth 800 billion tenge will be launched in the region. Currently, land has been allocated and a feasibility study is being developed.This year, the construction of a new ore processing plant worth 215 billion tenge will begin to rehabilitate the Shalkiya lead-zinc mine, a plant producing 300 thousand tons of soda ash per year for 147 billion tenge. Also, 5 solar and 1 wind power plants with a capacity of 201 megawatts will be commissioned for 62 billion tenge.According to the memorandums signed at the Kazakhstan-Germany, Kazakhstan-Korea forums held with the participation of the Head of State, a 19 billion tenge plant will be built, which will produce 220 million glass bottles per year using German technology, Construction of municipal solid waste processing plants by the Korean company "With You E&C Kyzylorda" for tenge will begin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926503

In the Kyzylorda region, growth in all key macroeconomic indicators was ensured by the end of the year.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev."The region's economic growth amounted to 7 percent (in 2023 - 107.3%). With your support, the Government, our regional budget exceeded 750 billion tenge.Taking into account the downward trend in oil reserves, which account for the main share of the economy, for more than 15 years, we are actively developing the processing industry and the agricultural sector, as well as the oil and gas processing industry.Geological surveys are being conducted to discover new deposits, and the lower layers of oil are being developed. Drilling (wells) to a depth of 5,500 meters has begun in the fields, and unconventional (black shale oil) hydrocarbon development has begun,” said N. Nalibayev.640 billion tenge was invested in fixed capital in the region, the growth was 21.7 percent (14 percent higher than the average for the republic, RK - 107.5%). 70.5 percent of which is private investment. Thanks to effective work with foreign investors, direct investment in the amount of 171 million US dollars was attracted in 9 months. Growth - 16.6 percent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926522

The project to provide hot water to the city of Kyzylorda is being successfully implemented. Today, 187 houses have been connected to hot water. All multi-storey residential buildings in the regional center will be supplied with hot water until the next heating season.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.With the support of the head of state, important projects are being implemented in the region. 70 percent of the construction of a new 240-megawatt thermal power plant, undertaken by the Turkish investor Aksa Energy, has been completed. The facility will be put into operation in September. The new station will fully provide the regional center with heat and the region with electricity. It will allow selling the excess electricity generated to other regions.It is known that the reconstruction of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan highway began in 2022. Out of 216 kilometers of the road of republican significance in the region, 151 kilometers have been put into operation. The project will be fully completed this year.Also, the conversion of 566 kilometers of roads from the city of Kyzylorda to the border of Aktobe region to category I will begin this year. Currently, a feasibility study has been developed with sponsorship for 350 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926706

In addition to ensuring economic growth in the region, special priority is given to improving the quality of life of the population. The rate of use of high-quality drinking water by the region's residents is 98.6 percent. This year, 100 percent of all settlements will be supplied with high-quality drinking water. The level of gas supply is 78 percent, and the future target is to increase it to 83 percent.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Last year, 12 billion tenge was allocated for the modernization of heat supply facilities and networks, and preparatory work was carried out in a timely manner. Thanks to this, the heating season is underway in a regular mode.There are also positive changes in road infrastructure. The share of roads in good condition in the region has reached 92 percent, and this year another 329 kilometers of roads have been repaired, and this figure exceeds 95 percent. With the support of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly, a new terminal of the "Korkyt Ata Airport" was built and put into operation. In addition, a modern bus station building was put into operation, and the railway station was renovated. The issue of public transport has also been fully resolved, and 100 electric vehicles are providing eco-taxi services to residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926708

Construction work in the Kyzylorda region is being carried out at a level 41% higher than the national average. This was announced by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.More than 2,500 apartments have been handed over to citizens on the housing queue. New social facilities are being built in the region. In 2024, 69 new buildings were built, and today 25 educational, 16 healthcare, 11 cultural, and 17 sports facilities are serving the country. It is planned to build 21 schools within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project. Today, 5 educational institutions have been put into operation, and 5 schools will be handed over before the new academic year. 28 facilities have been built within the framework of the "Modernization of Healthcare in the Village" national project.245 new ambulances have been purchased for healthcare institutions in all villages of the region, and the issue of ambulances has been completely resolved. The "For the People of Kazakhstan" Fund, established at the initiative of the Head of State, allocated 4 billion tenge for the development of the region's healthcare sector. With this money, "Kamkorlyk" rehabilitation centers were opened in the Aral and Zhanakorgan districts and the city of Kyzylorda. In addition, a mobile screening complex was purchased for 1 billion 100 million tenge from the fund, providing uninterrupted medical services to rural residents.With the sponsorship of local entrepreneurs, new buildings, parks, and playgrounds were built in the regional center and districts for about 50 billion tenge, which were transferred to the state balance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926713

Within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental program, a regional plan has been approved and comprehensive work is being carried out to ensure sanitary cleanliness, improvement and create favorable living conditions for residents.This was noted by the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.736 thousand people participated in the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican program, 176,800 willow trees were planted. Since the start of the campaign, in order to support and encourage villages, the "Exemplary Village" competition has traditionally been held, and 67 pieces of equipment necessary for everyday life for 2.1 billion tenge have been awarded. 309 special equipment have been purchased for utility companies and environmental protection institutions. The central square of Kyzylorda city and recreation areas in the districts have been renovated. This year, several parks will be renovated,” said N. Nalibayev.It should be noted that the facades of 28 old multi-storey residential buildings in Kyzylorda were covered with modern panels, the courtyards of 20 multi-storey residential buildings were landscaped. The railway station building and platform underwent major repairs.For the benefit of children, 80 playgrounds and sports grounds, a recreation park in Zhanakorgan district, and the “Workers' Alley” in Nagi Ilyasov village of Syrdarya district were put into operation. The central square of Zhanazhol village of Karmakshy district and the streets of Tan village of Zhalagash district were landscaped and illuminated. For 800 million tenge allocated from the regional budget, the courtyards of 17 multi-storey residential buildings were built, 14 sports and playgrounds were built for 200 million tenge, and 7 children's playgrounds were repaired.The facades of 63 multi-storey residential buildings and 2 social facilities are being decorated in a modern style at the expense of sponsors. In the districts, streets were improved, playgrounds and squares were built for more than 320 million tenge. Last year, a uniform design code was approved in our region for the decoration, painting, and decoration of the facades of institutional buildings, children's playgrounds and sports grounds in courtyards, street lighting and bus stops.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926719

The "Kazygurt Baktary" production cooperative, located in the Kemekalgan rural district of the Tolebi district, is launching a natural juice production workshop. The workshop is capable of producing 1 ton of raw product per day. The project cost is 682,412,500 tenge. The entrepreneur is close to completing the construction of a 500-ton warehouse for storing fruit products at his own expense. When the workshop is launched, he plans to produce apple, cherry, and plum juice.The production cooperative has planted about 300,000 intensive apple orchards on 110 hectares of the 138 hectares of land owned by the production cooperative. Apples of the varieties "Granny Smith", "Aidared", "Golden Delicious", "Gala", grown using a drip irrigation system, are exported not only to all regions of the country, but also to far and near abroad.Akim of Tolebi district Yerkegali Amantayuly got acquainted with the construction of the workshop and the work of the production cooperative.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926911