A taste of tradition: how the first republican contest "Ulttyk dam festivals"Ulttyk dam festivals was held: the best Kazakh dishes in modern execution were chosen in AlmatyAs part of the Year of Working Professions, the First Republican contest "Ulttyk dam Festivals" — "Festival of National Taste" was held in Almaty on the basis of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Industry.The festival was attended by social partners, students, masters of industrial training and college teachers from Almaty, Taraz, as well as Almaty and Zhambyl regions. In total, the competition gathered aboutThere were 60 participants, and the event was attended by more than 50 guests.Director of the College of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, N.Zh. Zhabykbayev, as one of the organizers of the competition, stressed the importance of holding the event.:"The event is aimed at popularizing working professions in the field of culinary arts, reviving and preserving the national traditions of Kazakh cuisine, as well as increasing the prestige of the cook profession and developing the creative potential of young professionals."The main goal of the competition was to preserve and popularize the centuries-old traditions of Kazakh national cuisine, as well as the revival of lost recipes and the creation of new modern dishes reflecting the cultural heritage of the country. The participants sought to increase interest in national gastronomy, culture and customs, to present forgotten dishes such as "asip", "zhanyshpa", "mi shuzhyk", "kuyryk bauyr", "zhent", "balkaymak", "uyz" and "kuymak" in a new interpretation. The competition also contributed to the promotion of Kazakh cuisine among tourists, the expansion of its presence in the restaurant industry and the exchange of best practices in the field of culinary arts.One of the participants of the competition, a teacher at the Taraz College of Service and Technology, Kurmanalieva M.Z., shared her opinion about the event.:"We are a team of industrial training masters from Taraz. We participate in the nomination "Zhangan ulttyk dam". In preparation for the competition, we studied our traditions and prepared dishes in a modern presentation that can be included in the restaurant menu. These dishes may appeal not only to our compatriots, but also to tourists and guests of our Republic."The evaluation of the competition works was carried out by an expert commission, which included experienced chefs, representatives of the restaurant business, teachers, as well as international and national experts from the WorldSkills championship specializing in the field of culinary arts and professional education. Following the results of the competition, the winners were awarded with diplomas and valuable prizes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty-almaly/press/news/details/1004835?lang=kk

Athens, May 26, 2025 – The official opening ceremony of the Kazakh Film Festival took place in the capital of the Hellenic Republic. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Greece. On the first day of the festival, the audience was presented with the historical epic Tomiris, which tells the story of the legendary Saka queen who became a symbol of strength and independence.The opening ceremony featured welcome remarks by H.E. Mr. Timur Sultanqozhin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Hellenic Republic; Mr. George Kalamantis, Director of the Directorate of International Relations of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports; and Ms. Kulyash Zhumakhanova, representative of Kazakhfilm JSC. In their speeches, the speakers emphasized the importance of cultural exchange as an integral part of bilateral cooperation, contributing to enhanced mutual understanding and the strengthening of friendly relations between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Greece.The festival will run until May 28. Over the course of three days, the Athenian public will have the opportunity to enjoy iconic Kazakh films that reflect the richness of the country’s cultural heritage and the achievements of its contemporary cinema. Among the featured titles are Dos-Mukasan, dedicated to the legendary Kazakh vocal-instrumental ensemble, as well as the classic My Name is Kozha, which has become a cultural touchstone for generations of viewers.The opening was accompanied by lively discussions involving prominent actor Adil Akhmetov (Tomiris), director Aydin Sakhaman (Dos-Mukasan), members of the Greek film industry, students, media representatives, members of the diplomatic corps, the business community, civil society, and former citizens of Kazakhstan currently residing in Greece.The festival attracted great interest from the Greek public and became a notable cultural event in Athens, reaffirming the continued relevance and significance of joint cultural initiatives between Kazakhstan and Greece. Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Hellenic RepublicSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/1004837?lang=kk

The State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan is actively working to ensure transparency and fair taxation within the digital economy.Since 2022, Kazakhstan has successfully implemented a digital services tax, often referred to as the "Google tax." This measure marked a significant step towards the fair taxation of multinational IT companies operating in the country's market.As part of efforts to improve interaction with global digital platforms, OpenAI, L.L.C., a leading American artificial intelligence organization and developer of the widely known ChatGPT intelligent system, has been conditionally registered as of May 2025.ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) language model. Trained on vast volumes of text, it is capable of:*Understanding questions and queries;*Generating meaningful and logical responses;*Assisting with translations, drafting letters, coding, studies, and more.ChatGPT can serve as a virtual assistant, consultant, conversationalist, or a tool for creativity and work.Effective immediately, for the provision of services to individuals in Kazakhstan, the chatbot will pay VAT in accordance with the tax legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Committee will continue its work on ensuring transparency, legislative compliance, and effective taxation in the digital sector.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-vko/press/news/details/1011903?lang=kk

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💠 Umirzakov Ulan Erdenovich was appointed head of the Department of State Revenue in the Zhetisu region of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 1997 he graduated from the Kazakh State Agrarian University, in 2004 - Kazakh Economic University named after T. Ryskulov, specializing in “finance and credit”.💠 He started his labor activity in 1991.He started working in the state revenue authorities in 2004 as a leading inspector. Later he worked as a chief specialist, head of department, head of district departments, deputy head of customs post.💠The last two years he was Deputy Head of the Department of State Revenues for Almaty region.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1004862?lang=kk

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A regular meeting of the Office has been held at the Supreme Judicial Council. During the meeting the topical issues related to the organizational activities of the Council, implementation of current tasks, as well as improvement of personnel policy and work processes were desscussed. Dmitriy Malakhov, the Chairman of the Council, emphasized the need to increase work efficiency and to develop human resources. Following the meeting, specific instructions aimed at further improvement of the quality of work and achieving the strategic goals of the Council were given.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vss/press/news/details/1004888?lang=kk

National Onomastics: research and practice in Semey / Republican seminar Within the framework of the republican seminar "National Onomastics: search and practice", held in Semey, Abai region, industry experts from all over the country gathered. Baktygul Botaevna Abiyeva, Head of the Department of Onomastic Work and Analysis of the Department for the Development of Languages of the Aktobe region, was among the speakers who took part in the seminar and exchanged experiences. During the seminar: current problems in the field of onomastics, systematization of administrative-territorial names, digitization and unification of names in navigation systems, regional experience and achievements were widely discussed. In the afternoon, the participants got acquainted with the historical and educational places of the Abad region and received a spiritual boost. #Onomastika2025 # Seminar # Aktobe #Baktygulyabieva #Language Development #National Subject # Semipalatinsk #AbayOblisi #OnomastikataribeSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-til/press/news/details/1004902?lang=kk

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 During his working trip to the Aral region, Kazakh Minister of Agriculture Aidarbek Saparov got acquainted with the chemical processing works against especially dangerous pests carried out in this region and took part in a meeting of the emergency headquarters."60 thousand hectares of territory have been developed in the Kyzylorda region. 18,000 hectares need chemical treatment. Currently, 11,700 hectares of land are being cultivated. "I keep my personal control in order to complete this work as soon as possible and with high-quality execution," the minister said.As of May 26, the region is fighting locusts. 11,706,000 hectares of the planned 19,654,000 hectares have been cultivated. 4 light aircraft, 2 ultralight aircraft, 12 ground units, 5 drones and 45 rear vehicles were used in pest control. The total area to be cultivated will be 60,024 thousand hectares. Contracts have been signed with the supplier organizations for the planned sites.To coordinate the work, an emergency headquarters has been established under the leadership of Deputy akim of the region Bakhyt Zhakhanov. Such headquarters are operating in all districts. 279 specialists are involved in monitoring and control in local areas. To date, 474.1 thousand hectares of land have been studied and species of grasshoppers have been identified. However, no damage to agricultural crops has been recorded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda-kazaly/press/news/details/1004919?lang=kk

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Lahore, May 21-23, 2025 – H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, made a working trip to Lahore, where he held a series of meetings with officials, business leaders, academic representatives, sports federations of Pakistan and also visited the orphanage of the charitable foundation named after Abdul Alim Khan.During his visit, Ambassador Kistafin met with the Honorable Minister of Trade and Industry of Punjab, Mr. S. Hussain. The two sides discussed the prospects for further expansion of cooperation and the search for new directions for establishing business ties with Kazakhstan. The Minister spoke about the ongoing work of the province, stressed the interest in strengthening and diversifying relations with Kazakhstani entrepreneurs.At a meeting with the senior management of «Fauji foods» ltd, led by Managing Director Mr. Ali Awan, both parties discussed potential areas for commercial collaboration. The Ambassador also toured one of the production sites of Fresh n Freeze, where he was briefed on manufacturing processes and the company’s product portfolio.The Ambassador informed Pakistani partners about the recent establishment of a bilateral Joint Working Group on Agriculture, aimed at fostering strategic partnerships in the agricultural sector.During negotiations with the President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr. M.A.Shad, Ambassador Y.Kistafin announced the signing of a memorandum on the establishment of twinning relations between the cities of Turkestan and Lahore. He proposed to establish direct linkages between the business communities and Chambers of Commerce of the two cities.M.A.Shad expressed his strong interest in deepening cooperation and conveyed his intention to lead a business delegation to Kazakhstan in the near future.The Ambassador also met with academic leaders, including Dr. M. Yusuf, Head of Beaconhouse National University and Dr. M. Ali, Vice-Rector of Punjab University. The parties commended the successful organization of the first Kazakhstan-Pakistan University Forum and the “Study in Kazakhstan” education fair held on April 28. They highlighted the growing potential for expanded academic cooperation between higher education institutions of both countries.Engagements with the leadership of the National Olympic Committee and the Boxing and Kabaddi Federations of Pakistan underscored mutual interest in establishing institutional links, exchanging expertise, and organizing joint training camps in the field of sports.As part of his visit, Ambassador Y.Kistafin toured the «Lake view City» construction megaproject and held discussions with Mr. G. Ejaz, Chairman of the Ejaz Group, former Federal Minister of Internal, Trade, Industry and Manufacturing. The two sides exchanged views on advancing trade, economic, and investment projects.Concluding his visit, the Ambassador paid a visit to the Apna Ghar orphanage, operated by the charitable foundation named after Abdul Aleem Khan, where he met with children and teachers of the institution.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1004978?lang=kk

On May 26, 2025, Ambassador-at-Large – Head the Representative office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty Zhanibek Abdrashov participated and delivered welcoming remarks at the forum «Youth Leading Change: Dialogue for Impact».The event was organized on the occasion of the visit of the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs, Dr. Felipe Paullier, to Almaty.In his speech, Zh. Abdrashov reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to the UN global youth agenda and emphasized the importance of cooperation with the UN Youth Office in the areas of digitalization, education, and mental health.The Ambassador also highlighted the potential of the newly established Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty as a key platform for regional youth cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-almaty/press/news/details/1004994?lang=kk

       The region has a state university, the D.Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University (hereinafter referred to as the University), with a 60-year history (established in 1968), which trains specialists in the technical industry (from builders to mining metallurgists, chemists and programmers).        In 2008, the University established the East Kazakhstan Regional Technopark Altai LLP (hereinafter referred to as the Technopark), whose mission is to develop and introduce new areas of innovation development.        As a result of a number of transactions on the purchase and alienation of shares of participants in the Technopark, their composition has changed.       An analysis of the legality of the transfer of state assets to a competitive environment has established signs of the transfer of University property to a private entity through manipulation of shares in the authorized capital.       Preliminary conclusions were confirmed during a prosecutor's inspection of the Technopark's activities, namely: the facts of causing property damage in the amount of more than 1.5 billion (by reducing the University's share, as well as withdrawing funds), illegal pledge of state property worth 1.4 billion, illegal use of tax benefits by an unscrupulous co-founder were established.       As a result of the audit, an act of supervision was submitted to the University, within the framework of which the state university filed a lawsuit for the cancellation of the pledge agreements, as well as the minutes of the meeting on reducing the share of the authorized capital.      The Prosecutor's Office entered the trial as an interested party.       As a result of the court proceedings, all encumbrances were lifted from the state property, 78.48% of the participation in the Technopark worth 535 million illegally transferred to a third party were returned to the University, and the debts of the Technopark to the unscrupulous co-founder in the amount of 1.6 billion were canceled.      Based on the audit materials, the Department of Economic Investigations in East Kazakhstan region launched a pre–trial investigation under Article 195 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan - causing property damage by deception or abuse of trust. An investigation is underway.     Thus, 100% of the shares in the Technopark have been returned to the state, and the property has been completely freed from encumbrances.     The Prosecutor's Office is steadfastly guarding the interests of the State and the citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.#Justice #Responsibility Prosecutor's Office of the East Kazakhstan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/prokuratura-vko/press/news/details/1004996?lang=kk

Public service is the foundation of any modern society, providing stability, development and protection of citizens' interests. Public confidence in state institutions directly depends on impeccable behavior, high professionalism and strict observance of ethical norms by each public servant.In the Republic of Kazakhstan, the principles and standards of official behavior are clearly regulated by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Public Service in the Republic of Kazakhstan” and the Code of Ethics of Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These documents serve as a guideline for everyone who has chosen the path of serving the Fatherland, and set high requirements for their moral and ethical character.Ethical norms and rules of official behavior are not just formal requirements; they are the basis for effective and fair work of the state apparatus. Their observance ensures:Maintaining the high prestige of the public service. Each public servant is a representative of the state. His behavior, manners of communication, attitude to business form the public opinion about the whole system.Formation of an atmosphere of trust. Mutual respect, politeness and correctness in relations between colleagues and with citizens contribute to the creation of a healthy working environment and increase public confidence.Preventing conflict and inefficiency. Clear adherence to ethical standards minimizes the risks of interpersonal conflicts, promotes constructive resolution of disagreements and increases overall productivity.Combating corruption and other abuses. The Code of Ethics is an important tool in preventing corrupt practices by obliging civil servants to be honest, impartial and incorruptible.Any deviation from the established ethical norms and rules of official behavior, be it rudeness, neglect, unconstructive disputes or open conflicts between employees, is categorically unacceptable. Such actions not only discredit a particular public servant, but also damage the reputation of the entire public body.Heads of public institutions have a special responsibility to uphold ethical standards in their teams. They should be role models, actively suppress any violations and create conditions for maintaining high official ethics. The role of the ethics commissioner in this process is key, as he or she acts as an advisor, facilitator and monitor of ethical standards.Violation of ethical norms and rules of official behavior is considered a disciplinary offense and entails disciplinary measures provided for by law. It may be a reprimand, reprimand, strict reprimand, and in case of systematic or serious violations - demotion or even dismissal.Public service requires from each employee not only professional competence, but also high moral qualities. Only with strict observance of ethical norms and rules of official behavior can we build an effective, open and trustworthy public service.I urge each public servant to remember about his high mission and always be guided by the principles of honesty, integrity and professionalism for the prosperity of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Commissioner for Ethics N.A. BaimuldinovDepartment of State Revenue for the Zhetisu regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1004612?lang=kk

Riyadh, May 26, 2025 – Four citizens of Kazakhstan who embarked on the Hajj pilgrimage by car from the city of Semey have arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Yerzhan Slyambekov, Aidar Kurmanov, Kanat Saimov, and Leonid Payazitov were warmly welcomed by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia, Madiyar Menilbekov, who held a meeting with them at the Embassy.During the meeting, the pilgrims shared details of their 13-day journey and the route they followed. They departed from Semey, passing through several cities including Astana, Aktobe, and Atyrau, then crossed the territories of the Russian Federation, Georgia, Turkey, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates before reaching Saudi Arabia.The total length of this historic journey amounted to approximately 10 000 kilometers. From Riyadh, the pilgrims will head to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The Ambassador wished them a safe journey and a successful completion of their pilgrimage to Islam’s sacred sites.It is worth noting that in the 19th century, the great historical figure Kunanbai Uskenbaiuly, the father of Abai, also performed the Hajj after undertaking a long journey that lasted several months. Approximately a century and a half later, this historic route has been symbolically revived.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1004620?lang=kk

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May 26, 2025, Jeddah - The first groups of pilgrims, totaling 454 people, have arrived at the international airports of Jeddah and Medina (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). They were welcomed by the staff of the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah, headed by Consul General Mr. Ruslan Kospanov, as well as representatives of the Hajj mission of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan (SAMK).According to the quota allocated by the Government of Saudi Arabia for Kazakhstan in 2025, it is expected that approximately 4,500 Kazakhstani citizens will be able to perform the pilgrimage. The main rites of the Hajj are scheduled to take place from June 4 to 9 this year.Pilgrims from Kazakhstan are being transported by the airlines Air Astana (Kazakhstan), SCAT (Kazakhstan), Jazeera Airways (Kuwait), and FlyNas (Saudi Arabia). Until May 31 inclusive, aircrafts will transport Kazakhstani pilgrims from Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and Aktau to Jeddah and Medina. Return flights are scheduled between June 10 and 16.During the pilgrimage period, the Consulate General is operating under a special regime. The reception and departure of Kazakhstani pilgrims are conducted according to a duty schedule involving diplomats and representatives of the Kazakhstani Hajj mission.The tasks of the Kazakhstani diplomatic mission include coordination and interaction with local authorities during the stay of Kazakhstani citizens in the Kingdom, as well as ensuring their safety and timely return home. To this end, contacts have been established with Saudi governmental and aviation authorities responsible for the Hajj season, as well as with members of the Kazakhstani Hajj mission.Upon arrival at the airport, diplomats from the Consulate General provide pilgrims with guidance on complying with the host country's laws, showing respect for local traditions and customs, and observing sanitary and hygiene standards to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as flu and meningitis.In the central headquarters of the Kazakhstani Hajj mission in Makkah and Medina, stationary medical points are operating, where Kazakhstani doctors provide 24/7 medical assistance to pilgrims upon request.According to Saudi authorities, the number of pilgrims performing Hajj this year may reach approximately from 2 to 2.3 million people. (For comparison, according to the General Authority for Statistics of Saudi Arabia, the number of pilgrims in 2024 was 1,833,000).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1004659?lang=kk

The Beineu and Karakiya district probation services of the Department of the Penal Correction System for Mangystau Region held an important preventive event focused on providing social and medical support, with particular attention to the health of individuals under probation supervision.As part of the initiative, nearly 60 probationers underwent fluorographic screening. Medical services were provided by specialists from the Beineu District and Zhetybai District Central Hospitals.The main purpose of the fluorographic examination was the early detection of tuberculosis and other dangerous respiratory diseases.According to the examination results, no pathological changes in the lung structure were detected among the participants.This event serves as a clear example of the systematic efforts of the probation service, which are aimed not only at supervision but also at providing social support to those under its care.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duis-mangystau/press/news/details/1004680?lang=kk

East Kazakhstan region launched advanced professional development courses for teachers of 25 target schools of the region, as part of the National Report “Quality education accessible for all” and in order to implement the project “943 - development of country’s target schools”.On 26-30 May, 2025 and on 2-5 June, 2025, the East Kazakhstan Regional Branch of Orleu National Centre for Professional Development JSC Institute for Professional Development of Educators hosts advanced professional development courses for 195 teachers, including primary school teachers, chemistry teachers with the official language of instruction, biology and computer science teachers with the Russian language of instruction.The advanced professional development courses are aimed at enhancing professional development programs for teachers, updating teaching methodologies and improving the quality of education.The remaining 375 subject teachers are scheduled to undergo their advanced professional development courses on 18-22 August, 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1004682?lang=kk