In 16 regions of the country, about 400 dams with a total length of 584 km were repaired as part of flood preparation. I note that this work is being carried out by the Ministry of Water Resources and irrigation together with the Ministry of emergency situations and akimats. Also, together with our colleagues in these state bodies, work is underway to build, reconstruct and restore protective dams and hydraulic structures in 84 settlements of 6 regions. These are Akmola, Aktobe, West Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, North Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions. What is this work for?This will ensure the safety of 359 thousand people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/922856

In Semey, 27 projects (17 basic and 10 additional) are planned to be implemented as part of the Roadmap for the development of smart cities. Abzal Serikuly, Head of the Department of Digital Technologies, noted that the purpose of this initiative is the efficient use of urban resources, the introduction of high–tech solutions for the development of the city and improving the living conditions of residents."As part of the Roadmap, several projects were launched in 2024. Among them are automation of housing and communal services, digital accounting of green spaces, and the opening of IT platforms based on secondary and higher educational institutions. The 109 Unified Contact Center has also been improved with the introduction of omnichannel, database availability and access to video surveillance systems.In 2025, it is planned to increase the number of services in the field of housing and communal services to 40," Abzal Serikuly stressed.In addition, on behalf of the akim of the region, the Department of Digital Technologies is working on the launch of the My Semey superapplication."The My Semey app will provide such opportunities as calling a taxi, tracking the movement of buses, making an appointment at a polyclinic, integrating with the 109 service, and receiving information about cultural sites. It will also combine data on weather, exchange rates, news, polls and provide access to housing and communal services. This project is aimed at turning Semey into a smart city," said the head of the department.In addition, for the development of tourism, the Department of digital technologies of the region is working on launching a service for booking holiday homes on Lake Alakol – ALAKOL.KZ . The project will be presented next year in the format of a website and a mobile application.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/922953

For the first time in 36 years, the Aktobe reservoir on the Ilek River has been reconstructed, and today its capacity is 245 million cubic meters.And in the West Kazakhstan region, the Kirov reservoir was repaired for the first time in 58 years. Irrigation channels have also been repaired. This will improve the water supply to farmers and for livestock watering. In Atyrau region, the Aksai canal, 74 km long, was also repaired for the first time in 41 years. The development of design and estimate documentation for the reconstruction of the Astana reservoir has begun. And in the East Kazakhstan region, preparations are underway for the reconstruction of a reservoir on the Kandysu River.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/922849

Basin inspections of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations and akimats, conducted inspections of 1,502 hydraulic structures across the country. As a result, all identified shortcomings have been eliminated. Multifactorial surveys of 105 hydraulic structures are also being conducted, which is 20 more facilities than last year. In addition, the ministry, together with the akimat, approved a Roadmap for 2025-2027 for the rehabilitation (cleaning and deepening) of flood-prone sections of rivers and lakes near populated areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/922858

A joint Kazakh-Russian Working Group on cooperation in flood control has been established. The composition, regulations and work plan for 2025 have been approved.The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has agreed with Kyrgyzstan to increase water supply along the Talas River. This was done in order to distribute water discharges from the Kirov reservoir and avoid flooding during the flood period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/922876

With the support of the Japanese Embassy, specialists from the Japan International Cooperation Agency inspected 13 hydraulic structures in 4 regions of Kazakhstan.Experts examined facilities in Akmola, Karaganda, Aktobe and West Kazakhstan regions that were heavily stressed during the floods.And experts from the Netherlands held seminars on flood risk management in Astana and Aktobe within the framework of a memorandum between the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation and the Delft Institute of Water Education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/922877

On January 21, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Security Committee, with the coordination of the Prosecutor's Office, completed a large-scale and lengthy special operation aimed at suppressing the illegal activities of criminal groups that have established a drug supply channel to institutions, as well as those involved in extortion and the financing of criminals.Operational and investigative actions of the security forces were carried out simultaneously in 10 regions of the country.In general, the measures were aimed at improving the criminogenic situation in institutions of the penal system, including in relation to persons who attempted to destabilize and violate the detention regime.- During the operational development, a network of groups operating according to an established scheme was documented, which included people who had been convicted several times. In total, 118 persons of criminal orientation were detained, including 13 representatives of the criminal environment. Over 100 search operations were conducted. Three Kalashnikov assault rifles, two traumatic pistols, a large amount of ammunition of various calibers, over 11 kg of drugs, mobile devices and "black" documentation were seized. It should be noted that among the detained persons were representatives of criminals from far and near abroad. Operational measures are continuing," Kuandyk Alpys, a representative of the Department for Combating Organized Crime of the Interior Ministry, said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/922471

Under the leadership of Akim of North Kazakhstan Region Gauez Nurmukhambetov, an expanded meeting of the regional akimat was held, during which the results of the socio-economic development of the region for 2024 were summed up and key directions for 2025 were identified as part of the instructions of the Head of State, announced in the Message.The year 2024 was not easy for the region: the strongest flood had a serious impact on the development of the region. All efforts were aimed at restoring the infrastructure and providing assistance to the victims. As a result, 700 new houses were built in the new Birlik neighborhood and 1,394 apartments were purchased.Despite the difficulties, the economy of North Kazakhstan region grew by 120% at the end of the year. Thus, the President's instructions to achieve 6% economic growth have been fulfilled. All major sectors of the economy showed positive dynamics.Crop production showed particularly high results, where growth amounted to almost 50%, and the volume of gross output reached 749 billion tenge. This became possible due to the large harvest that North Kazakhstan farmers have harvested.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/922337

Under the leadership of the deputy akim of the region, Dimitri Garikov, the results of the 2024 draft campaign were summed up. The meeting discussed in detail the achieved indicators and emerging issues.According to the head of the regional Defense Department, Colonel Ruslan Omarov, in accordance with the instructions of the Department of Organizational and Mobilization Work of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 1,402 units were allocated for the spring and autumn conscription in 2024. By the end of the year, 1,422 residents of the region went to work, which accounted for the fulfillment of the plan by 101.4%."Our region has successfully completed the draft plan and achieved high performance. This is the result of the coordinated work of the regional administration and responsible institutions. However, there are still issues that need to be addressed. Specific measures will be taken to eliminate them in order to achieve even better results in the next campaign," the colonel noted.Current issues were also discussed during the meeting. To solve them, it is proposed to purchase modern diagnostic equipment, optimize medical commissions and centralize their work, as well as introduce new technologies in order to save money.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/922235

In accordance with the President's instructions, construction of three new airports in the resort areas of Zaisan, Katonkaragai and Kendirli began in 2025 in order to develop domestic tourism and passenger air transportation.According to the Ministry of Transport, the implementation of these projects will give a new impetus to the development of the regional economy, as well as increase the flow of domestic and foreign tourists and help provide additional jobs for local residents.In addition, three new passenger terminals were commissioned in 2024 as part of the modernization of the air transport infrastructure in order to develop large hubs. For example, the capacity of passenger terminals in the cities of Almaty, Shymkent and Kyzylorda has increased.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/922523

Today, on January 22, by order of Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai, Amantai Kumbayev was appointed as the new head of the regional department of education.Amantai Kumbaev was born in 1979. Higher education. In 2001, he graduated from Aktau State University named after Sh.Yessenova is a history teacher with a degree in Law in 2020.He started his career in 2000 as a foreman at Femina LLP, and worked in the private sector until 2012. From 2012 to 2015, he was the deputy director for educational work at Secondary school No. 10 in Aktau.From 2015 to 2020, he worked as a leading specialist at the Department of Education Control of Mangystau region, a leading specialist and chief specialist at the Department of External Education Quality Assessment of the Department of Mangystau region of the Education and Science Control Committee of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 2020, he was appointed Head of the Department of licensing educational activities of the Department of Quality Assurance in Education of the Mangystau region of the Committee for Quality Assurance in Education and Science of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.From 2021 to 2024, he worked as chief inspector in the offices of Akim of Karakiyansky district and Aktau city, deputy akim of Omirzak village, head of the department of the Aktau City Department of Culture, Physical Culture and Sports state institution.In 2024, he was the head of the General Education and Public Service sector of the Aktau City Department of Education, head of the Department of State and Legal Work of the office of the Akim of Aktau.Prior to that, he held the position of head of the Department of Regional policy and organizational work of the office of the Akim of Mangystau region.Press service of Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/922753

According to Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov, municipal services of the city promptly started clearing streets, roads and sidewalks. Snow removal work will be carried out around the clock. View this post on Instagram A post by ALMATY ÁKIMDIGI (@akimat_almaty)"Today, from 9:00 a.m., snow began to fall in the city and in mountainous areas, which will last up to two days. The total precipitation is expected to be up to 20 mm. This is a significant amount, so we have a lot of work ahead of us. Since the morning, the municipal services have carried out a preliminary treatment of the streets with anti-icing agents to ensure the safety of movement. The main work will begin after the snow accumulates. We will start clearing the main and central streets, form snow banks and organize snow removal," said the Deputy akim of Almaty.Cleaning technology and forecastsAccording to Kazhydromet, on January 23 and 24 in Almaty, the air temperature is expected to drop to -15... -20 degrees. At the moment, the roads are being treated with anti-icing materials. 152 sand spreaders are involved. 950 tons of deicing materials and 60 m3 of liquid reagents were consumed. 46 operational teams are working on dangerous sections of roads, which patrol the condition of the road surface.General cleaning of main streets will take up to 3 days, and of streets of regional significance – up to 7 days."At the moment, more than 600 units of special equipment are working on the roads, about 1.5 thousand people are involved in the daytime. Work will continue at night, until the snow is completely removed from the city. We have organized a round—the-clock duty in the akimats of the districts to monitor the cleaning," Beibut Shakhanov added."We understand that the snowfall creates temporary inconveniences for the townspeople. We ask you to understand the work of public utilities and provide assistance: do not park cars at the roadsides so that the equipment can do its job unhindered," the deputy akim emphasized.To promptly resolve issues, residents can contact the district akimats using the following links to Telegram bots:1. Auezovsky - https://t.me/akimatAuezov1 2. Alatausky - https://t.me/akimat_alatau 3. Almalinsky - https://t.me/almalyaudany/1 4. Bostandyksky - https://t.me/bostandykaudanyy/1717 5. Zhetysusky - https://t.me/obzhetysu 6. Medeusky - https://t.me/medeu_audany 7. Nauryzbaysky - https://t.me/+jD3nmPVIVrw1YWQ6 8. Turksib - https://t.me/turksib_audany Forecast for January 23: snow at times, temperature at night -13...-15°C, daytime -7...-9°C.Forecast for January 24: partly cloudy, no precipitation. At night -18...-20°C, during the day -10...-12°C.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922591

Almaty showed dynamic socio-economic development in 2024. The city's short-term economic indicator exceeded the forecast growth rate of 5.5%, amounting to 8.3%. The growth drivers were an increase in the volume of transport services by 25.3%, construction by 17% and trade by 8.6%.In the first 9 months of 2024, the gross regional product of Almaty increased by 3.8% in real terms. By the end of 2024, the city's GRP growth is estimated at 5.8% -6%, and economic growth is projected to accelerate to 6.4% in 2025.Thanks to the dynamic growth of the city's economy, local budget revenues are increasing. In 2024, the budget of Almaty received 1,874 billion tenge of taxes and payments with an increase of 24%. The main revenues - about 70% - are provided through the development of SMEs.For 9 months of 2024, the incomes of Almaty residents averaged 335 thousand tenge with a real increase of 10.2%. The average monthly salary in real terms increased by 6.1% to 470 thousand tenge compared to the same period of the previous year.In 2024, 73.9 thousand jobs were created, of which 83.2% were permanent jobs (61.5 thousand). As a result, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024.Business and investment activity remains high.In 2024, investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% due to significant growth in investments in manufacturing (2.9 times growth), education (by 84.7%), transport (by 37.5%), healthcare (by 31.3%). About 90% are private investments, which grew by 6.2%.The favorable investment climate of the city is confirmed by its high credit rating. On December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed the independent credit rating of Almaty at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.The active development of small and medium-sized businesses continues, where more than 80% of permanent jobs have been created. In 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget for subsidizing, guaranteeing and lending, which allowed supporting 2507 new SME projects.The development of the manufacturing industry is one of the main priorities for diversifying the city's economy. 67 projects are being implemented in the Industrial Zone of Almaty, in which 485 billion tenge has been invested and 11.6 thousand jobs have been created. In 2025, it is planned to commission 15 projects worth 197 billion tenge, with the creation of 2,700 jobs. 13 projects worth 31 billion tenge are being implemented in the PIT FEZ with the creation of 220 jobs. Of these, 5 projects worth 10 billion tenge are planned to be commissioned this year with the creation of 361 jobs.According to the approved Master Plan until 2040, which provides for a decrease in building density and an increase in green areas, in 2024 there was a decrease in the volume of housing commissioned by 10.3% - 2.4 million square meters were commissioned. m versus 2.67 million sq . m . m in 2023.In general, all the parameters of economic growth and budget revenues set for 2024 have been met, and the dynamic development of socio-economic indicators will continue this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922831

Last year, 73.9 thousand jobs were created in Almaty. It is important to note that 61.5 thousand of them are permanent.The most important priority in the work of the Akimat of the city is to improve the well-being of Almaty residents. For 9 months of last year, taking into account current inflation, the average monthly salary in Almaty increased by 6.1% in real terms and amounted to 470 thousand tenge.Last year, 73.9 thousand jobs were created. 83.2% of the jobs created are permanent. As a result, the unemployment rate in Almaty dropped to 4.6% in the third quarter of 2024.Manufacturing is a key factor in diversifying the urban economy. 67 projects worth 485 billion tenge are being implemented in the Industrial Zone of Almaty, where 11.6 thousand jobs have been created. In 2025, it is planned to launch 15 projects worth 197 billion tenge with the creation of 2.7 thousand jobs. 13 projects worth 31 billion tenge are being implemented in the PIT FEZ with the creation of 220 jobs. This year, 5 projects worth 10 billion tenge are expected to be commissioned, which will provide 361 jobs.Annual inflation is projected to slow down to 7.5% in the megacity in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922837

High business and investment activity remains in Almaty. Thanks to the measures taken, today Almaty is the country's main hub for investments in the non–resource sector.In 2024, Almaty attracted about 2 trillion tenge of investments in fixed assets. Investments in fixed assets increased by 8.2% due to a significant increase in investments in manufacturing (2.9 times growth), education (by 84.7%), transport (by 37.5%), healthcare (by 31.3%).This growth dynamics indicates a qualitative change in the investment structure. About 90% are private investments, which grew by 6.2%.Taking into account the intensive development of the city's economy and significant growth in local budget revenues, on December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed Almaty's independent credit rating at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.In general, it is planned to attract 2.2 trillion tenge to the city's economy in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922841

In Almaty, in 2025, 71 billion tenge is planned to be allocated from the budget for the development of small and medium-sized businesses, including by increasing funding from the local budget 2.5 times to 52.6 billion tenge. This will support only 4 thousand projects, including 2 thousand new projects. This is reported by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments of the city of Almaty.Today, more than 85% of the total number of people employed in the city, or about 942 thousand Almaty residents, work in this field.It should be noted that Almaty plans to increase the contribution of small and medium-sized businesses to the economy from 60% in 2024 to 75% by 2030.In 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the budget to support 2.5 thousand new projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922845

In 2024, the budget of Almaty received 1,874 billion tenge of taxes and payments with an increase of 24%. At the same time, about 70% of revenues are provided through the development of SMEs. This is reported in the Almaty Finance Department, noting that local budget revenues show significant growth due to the dynamic growth of the city's economy.It should be noted that in December last year, the Maslikhat of the city approved the budget of Almaty for 2025-2027. For the first time in the history of our country, the Almaty city budget for the current year exceeded the mark of 2.2 trillion tenge. This is 2.1 times higher than at the beginning of 2022. The budget of the districts is also showing growth. Thus, taking into account the decentralization of functions, the budget of 8 districts of Almaty was approved in the amount of 293.6 billion tenge with an increase of 6 times by 2022.Since the beginning of 2023, the Akimat of Almaty has carried out extensive preparation of project documents for the implementation of major infrastructure projects. As a result, in 2025, the development budget increased 2.2 times to 458 billion tenge by 2022.According to the instruction of the Head of State on the progressive improvement of the well-being of citizens, the budget of Almaty retains its social orientation. This area accounts for more than 40%, or 894.3 billion tenge in 2025.It should be recalled that, taking into account the intensive development of the city's economy and a significant increase in local budget revenues, on December 6, 2024, Fitch Ratings confirmed Almaty's independent credit rating at BBB+, with a Stable outlook.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/922848

The IX Asian Winter Games, which will be attended by 1,275 athletes from 34 national Olympic committees of the continent, will be held in Harbin, China, from February 7 to 14.According to the Olympic Council of Asia, this is a record among the Winter Games. Saudi Arabia and Cambodia will participate in winter sports for the first time.32 national Olympic committees, including 30 Asian countries, as well as Australia and New Zealand from the Pacific region, registered for the previous competitions, which were held in Sapporo, Japan. The total number of athletes was 1,147 people. After 8 years in Harbin, their number will increase by 128 athletes.Of the total number of participants (1,275 athletes), 755 are men and 520 are women. 847 athletes will compete in the ice arenas, while the remaining 428 athletes will determine the strongest in snow disciplines such as biathlon and cross-country skiing, which will be held in the city of Yabuli.In addition, 32 sets of ice medals will be awarded at the IX Asian Winter Games in Harbin, and 32 more gold medals will be awarded in the snow disciplines in Yabuli.The Olympic Council of Asia includes 45 national Olympic committees. The headquarters of the organization is located in the capital of Kuwait.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/922939

Competitions for the Cup of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan among young men born in 2008-2009 studying at specialized boarding schools and colleges for gifted children in the field of sports were held in Taraz.In the Taraz Arena sports complex named after Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov, pupils of specialized boarding schools and colleges from all over the country competed for the title of the best in judo, taekwondo, Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling.In the team competition, 18 teams representing the regions of the republic competed for the rolling Cup of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/922940

Kirill Bauer, representing Kazakhstan in biathlon, became the bronze medalist of the Universiade 2025, held in Turin, Italy, Sport+ reports.The athlete took third place in the mass start at a distance of 15 kilometers, losing only to Frenchman Nathanael Pecken and Swede Carl Greenland. Bauer finished the race with a score of 43:26.9, having made four mistakes, and his gap from the winner was 33.8 seconds.The award became Kazakhstan's 12th medal at the 2025 Universiade, including three gold, four silver and five bronze medals.Kazakhstan's medal standings at the Universiade 2025:,FreestyleAnastasia Gorodko – mogulAnastasia Gorodko – parallel mogul🥈Ayaulym Amrenova – parallel mogulAnton Bondarev – parallel mogul,BiathlonKirill Bauer – men's 15 km mass startArina Kryukova – women 's 7.5 km sprintNikita Akimov – men 's 10 km sprint,Figure skatingSofya Samodelkina – women 's single skating,Parallel racingDenis Zinov – 10 km freestyle race (standing)Denis Zinov – classic style sprint (standing)Roman Kurbanov – 10 km freestyle race (visually impaired)Roman Kurbanov – classic style sprint (visually impaired)The 2025 Winter Universiade takes place from January 13 to 23 in Turin. More than 1,400 athletes from 43 national student sports federations are participating, competing in 11 sports.At the moment, Kazakhstan is in the top 10 of the 2025 Universiade medal standings, confirming the high level of athletes' training.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/922943