The TMCCK package in Kazakhstan includes a wide range of medical care: 1. Urgent and urgent care 2. Preventive examinations and vaccinations 3. Provision of free medicines 4. Dynamic monitoring of patients with chronic diseases (stroke, angina, arterial hypertension, asthma, nephritis and diseases of the respiratory and digestive organs, etc.) 5. Treatment of patients with socially significant diseases (oncology, tuberculosis, diabetes, mental disorders, HIV-AIDS, infections, etc.) 6. Expensive high-tech surgeries 7. Inpatient and outpatient care 8. Screening of target groups of the population 9. Provision of blood products10. Palliative care For comparison, the package of the state medical care in other countries: Germany and the Netherlands - only long-term nursing care Lithuania - emergency medical care Estonia - medical care for patients with 4 diseases (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, mental illnesses, infections and emergency medical care) In Russia, the state medical care package includes: ambulance, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis and mental illnesses. In Kazakhstan, the package of the state medical care significantly exceeds the free list of medical care in foreign countriesSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/918457

Effective measures are being implemented in Shymkent in the direction of social support and labor market development.By the end of 2024, several large-scale projects and programs aimed at improving the lives of citizens have been implemented.The number of candace increases. In the metropolis, 1,275 people plan to receive the status of candace in 2024, and 826 citizens have received the status of Candace by the end of the year. This helps to improve the social situation, especially for compatriots who have moved to the southern and eastern regions of the country.The implementation of the Bastau Business project, implemented in order to develop entrepreneurship in the city, has achieved significant results.Within the framework of this project, 3,383 people have been registered who intend to complete the training process and open their own business. Of these, 2,612 have completed their studies, and 556 have started their own businesses.In order to reduce unemployment, 7,166 citizens have been sent to subsidized jobs by the end of 2024. Thanks to this program, 5,377 people have been employed, of which 3,500 citizens have been permanently employed.It is planned to create 23,342 jobs in Shymkent, and 21,609 people are employed at 15 enterprises.The short-term vocational training program has also played an important role in increasing the level of employment. Professional training of 1,110 people is planned for 2024, and 670 people are being trained. Of these, 393 people have completed their studies, and 297 people have been permanently employed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/920279

Water supply and sewerage systems play an important role in improving the quality of life of the population and the development of the city.During the next visit, the akim of the city of Syzdykbekov and industry specialists got acquainted with the new special equipment of the state communal enterprise "Water Supply and Sewerage Department" of the Abai district. The equipment is modern and easy to use, which will allow the company's employees to quickly eliminate accidents on water and sewer networks, as well as reduce time and improve the quality of repair work.Next, the mayor of the city got acquainted with the reconstruction of the buildings of the Center of Traditions and Customs and the republican school "Zhas Ulan" named after Hero of the Soviet Union S. Rakhimov. The head of the construction department has been instructed to strictly monitor construction work and landscaping.The progress of the project to install an electronic board at city stops indicating the route of public transport and timetables was checked. This year, as part of the first stage of the project, an information display will be installed at more than 100 stops in Shymkent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/920292

Last year, the construction department of the Abai region commissioned a significant number of housing, namely 364 thousand square meters. meters. This is 100.1% of the figure for the same period last year. Of course, this has allowed hundreds of families to find a new home of their own. Special attention was paid to rental apartments for socially vulnerable segments of the population — 1,070 apartments with a total area of 79.5 thousand square meters were purchased for them. In 2024, 848 people on the waiting list will be provided with housing. Among them, 155 orphans, 307 socially vulnerable segments of the population, 225 large families, 91 civil servants, employees of budget organizations, and 70 citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan whose only home is recognized as an emergency."This year, the region also plans to continue active construction of loan housing. Both apartment buildings and private ones will be built. Already, 14 new houses are being built in Semey and Ayagoz, with a total area of 54.6 thousand square meters. meters. In the near future, work will begin on the construction of 6 more high-rise buildings. This will enable many families to purchase their own housing on favorable terms," said Dimitri Garikov, Deputy akim of the Abai region.To date, 19,850 people have been registered in the housing waiting list in the region, which is 365 more than a year earlier.One of the key measures in providing affordable housing remains the implementation of programs through Otbasy Bank JSC. At the moment, three main programs are offered: Nauryz with a loan term of up to 19 years, Otau with a remuneration rate of up to 9% per annum, as well as a program within the framework of the Housing and Communal Services Development Concept for 2023-2029 with a rate of 2% for SUSN and 5% for the rest of the waiting list. Overall, over the past year, more than 1,695 clients have registered their moves to new apartments and houses using various mortgage programs."The regional program "Abai Zhastary" deserves special attention, which is being implemented jointly by the akimat of Semey and Otbasy Bank. The main goal of this initiative is to support qualified personnel by providing them with the opportunity to purchase their own housing, which will avoid the need to pay rent. As part of the program, 19 families from among the working youth of the region will be provided with housing in 2024. The youth program "Kozy Kurpesh-Bayan sulu" also operates in Ayagoz district, the deputy akim added.Work on providing housing for all categories of citizens will continue in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/919579

In the village of Rakhim Sabdenov, ryskulovsky district, a first-aid post for 15 visitors was given to the public.The construction of a new social facility was carried out by Syndicate Group LLP within the framework of the national project "modernization of healthcare in rural areas". 298 million from the budget for the project. the tenge is allocated.The building has rooms for pre-medical examinations, vaccinations, dressings, as well as several offices for medical workers.It should be noted that there are 35 health facilities in T. Ryskulov district. The indicator of their material and technical equipment is 92 percent.Last year, a similar first-aid post was put into operation in the village of Kaindy and Koragaty.According to the development plan of the District, 5 more medical centers are expected to be built by 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/920294

Preparations for the spring flood period were discussed in the West Kazakhstan region.Akim of the region Nariman Turegaliyev noted that the upcoming flood season is under the direct control of the Head of State. At the same time, flood prevention efforts are already in full swing in flood-prone areas.54 protective dams have been erected along the Zhaiyk River in the region for 102 km of flood-prone areas, 1,817 pieces of equipment are involved, more than 4 thousand people are involved.It is worth noting that preparatory work for the spring flood period in the region began last summer. Experts have studied dangerous areas, as a result of which a special roadmap for preventive maintenance has been developed.According to forecasts of Kazhydromet specialists, the threat of flooding also remains this year."In January of this year, the same amount of precipitation fell as in the same period last year. As a result, an ice layer 2 cm thick formed on the surface of the earth in the Taskalinsky, Syrymsky, Burlinsky, Terektinsky, Baytereksky districts and the city of Uralsk. If the air temperature rises sharply and there is heavy rain, then in March this ice cover can lead to floods," says T.Shapanov, director of the Kazhydromet branch in the West Kazakhstan region.Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Turegaliyev instructed to keep the condition of reservoirs and ponds under control, clean the channels of water structures that ensure the passage of flood waters, as well as ensure the readiness of forces and means to eliminate floods, protective dams, etc. "We must be as prepared as possible for spring. It is important that we carry out high-quality flood prevention measures. I instruct the akims of cities, districts and relevant institutions to strengthen this work," said Akim of the region Nariman Turegaliyev. The press service of the Akimat of West Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/919907

Heavy snowfall has been observed in Astana since morning. Municipal services of the city are carrying out snow removal operations around the clock, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the capital reports.On January 17, 2,652 road workers and more than 1,470 pieces of special equipment went out for snow removal work.Over the past night, from January 16 to January 17, more than 24 thousand cubic meters of snow were transported from the capital on 1,926 flights to snow ranges.Since the beginning of the winter period, almost 3.3 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city on 260 145 heavy-duty flights.First of all, according to the rules, places with very heavy traffic are cleared to avoid traffic jams. Areas of moderate intensity are also being cleaned – squares, station areas, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.The cleaning of central streets, passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow training grounds in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading vehicle license plates, video surveillance cameras and lighting.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety regulations, and do not travel long distances if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, please call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919581

There are non-governmental organizations in the capital that actively support and help families with many children, low-income families and families in difficult situations. One of these organizations is the Strong Mothers NS Public Foundation. Its head, Raigul Serikbayeva, spoke about the work carried out by the foundation, the official website of the Astana Akimat reports.Raigul Serikbayeva implements the Bilim al educational project in Astana. An education teacher and a mother with many children has opened four centers in the capital, which teach English, Kazakh, Russian, mathematics, prepare for school, and work with an extended day group.In addition to additional education, there are creative clubs such as playing the dombra, piano, vocals, drawing, chess. Active students of the centers participate in various competitions and events.Children from large and low-income families attend the centers on preferential terms. During the two summer months, children are taught English and computer literacy for free. In March and April of this year, the centers are launching free English, computer and digital literacy courses for moms.The NGO also has foster families who live on the outskirts of Astana."We provide one-time food assistance. We helped two families under our care to purchase apartments through a charitable foundation," said Raigul Serikbayeva.The centers have offices where they provide free assistance in obtaining services such as queuing for kindergarten, enrolling in school, university admission, and collecting documents on housing programs. Lawyers advise on divorces, alimony payments, and unblocking bank accounts.The centers are open every day at the following addresses:- Valikhanov Street, 3;- Koshkarbayev Avenue, 39;- Kemengeruly Street, 11;- Moldagalieva Street, 2.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919670

Raid measures are being carried out in Astana to identify the illegal sale of non-smoking tobacco products, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports.Similar verification events were held in the shops of the Saryarkinsky district. The akimat of the district, the district police department, as well as the active youth of the capital took part in them.First of all, the territories where many complaints are received are checked. For example, the territory of the old railway station. Such events are held daily.In 2024, 70 cases of illegal sale of non-smoking tobacco products were identified in the city. Entrepreneurs were fined more than 3 million tenge.During the raids, avenues of the Republic, Pobedy, Goethe, A. Moldagulova, Y.Dukenuly streets, etc. were covered."If during the raid the persons who sold the nasvai are identified, the punishment provided for by the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be applied against them, and the nasvai will be confiscated. On the instructions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the raid measures will continue in the future," said Galymzhan Kabir, district police inspector of the Saryarkinsky district police department.In order to prevent the use of non-smoking tobacco products, a working group for the city of Astana has been established. Raids in this direction are regularly carried out in all districts of the capital.It should be noted that the raids continue in all six districts of the capital. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919726

In the Yesil district of the capital, police officers and representatives of the akimat conducted another raid to identify the facts of illegal trade in nasvai and snus, the official website of the Akimat of Astana reports.Representatives of the district akimat and employees of the police department also held explanatory talks with entrepreneurs about the ban on the sale of non-smoking tobacco products.During the inspection, 10 retail facilities were examined, and in one of them the fact of the sale of prohibited goods was recorded.An administrative protocol was drawn up against the owner of the outlet under Article 196 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and a fine of 25 MCI was imposed.The head of the district akimat, Yesil Ali Zholtabar, noted that such events contribute to creating a healthier and safer environment for citizens."We must actively work in this direction to prevent the spread of such goods and inform residents about the risks they pose," he said.The raids to identify violations are aimed at preventing bad habits among young people and increasing the responsibility of entrepreneurs to comply with the law.During the event, preventive explanatory work with store sellers was checked and carried out, they are carried out on an ongoing basis in all six districts of Astana. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/919839

Astana continues to strengthen and tighten efforts to combat acts of vandalism and damage to other people's property. Representatives of law enforcement agencies, together with the city authorities, are actively carrying out activities aimed at detecting and preventing such offenses, the official website of the akimat reports.Over 360 facts worth 17 million 112 thousand 420 tenge were revealed for vandalism in 2024. In 2025, since the beginning of the year, 10 facts in the amount of 393 thousand 200 tenge.337 citizens were brought to justice for vandalism, 198 of them were fined, 139 people were punished with administrative arrest.All the violators were found and brought to administrative responsibility under Article 147-1 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan.One of the cases occurred in one of the city's apartment buildings, where a 34-year-old resident deliberately broke down an elevator door by kicking it. The police identified the violator and as a result, he was prosecuted for intentionally destroying or damaging other people's property. By a court decision, the man was arrested for 15 days and placed in a special detention facility for administratively arrested people. Astana.We remind you that vandalism entails administrative and criminal liability. Penalties for such actions may include fines, damages, or even arrest.The police are constantly carrying out preventive work aimed at maintaining order and cleanliness in the city, as well as preventing antisocial behavior. The purpose of the action is to stop any manifestations of vandalism and keep the capital clean and tidy.Vandalism prevention is carried out under the coordination of the City Prosecutor's Office and the Police Department. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920078

The Akimat of the Nura district, together with the district police Department, conducted another raid to identify the facts of illegal sale of prohibited tobacco products, the official website of the Akimat of Astana reports.As part of the raid, business facilities located in large residential complexes of the district were checked. As a result, nasvai and snus were found in two stores.Police officers seized about 20 packs of naswai and 15 packs of snus for a total amount of 12,250 tenge. The owners of retail outlets were brought to administrative responsibility and fined 98,300 tenge (25 MCI) in accordance with Article 196 of the Administrative Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan."Monitoring activities are regularly carried out in our area. Since the beginning of the year, 16 stores have been checked. Violations were found in 2 facilities, for which store owners were brought to administrative responsibility. We urge all entrepreneurs to refrain from activities related to the sale of prohibited goods," said Batyrkhan Dzhanpeisov, Chief Specialist of the Entrepreneurship Department.Operational preventive measures are carried out by employees of the district akimats together with employees of the local police service of the Astana Police Department. The raids cover individual business facilities such as shopping malls and grocery stores.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920152

The Zhanuya Family Institute Support Center has been operating in Astana for several years now. Over the past year, more than 41,000 citizens have asked for help here on 44,000 different issues, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the capital reports.The Support Center of the Zhanuya Family Institute of the Astana Akimat was established to provide comprehensive support to families in difficult situations.In 2024, more than 41 thousand people contacted Zhanuya on more than 44 thousand issues, including:- 1,243 requests for legal assistance;- 495 requests for psychological help;- 27,653 requests regarding the work of the social services portal: 17,208 applications were accepted, 10,445 people were consulted.It is worth noting that 2,051 families, together with charitable foundations from the Center, received charitable assistance in the form of food baskets, hygiene products, household chemicals, and visits to cultural and entertainment events.64 events were held for families in difficult situations, including the prevention of domestic violence: cultural and entertainment, training seminars, master classes, open days on legal issues, live broadcasts on legal literacy and psychological assistance.You can contact the Zhanuya center through the Call center at +7 (7172) 72-51-51, by e-mail zhanuya@otbasy-astana.kz .The institution is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 (lunch from 13:00 to 14:00) at the address Saryarka district, Beibitshilik str., 14.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/920223

The new head of the Regional Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs, Chairman of the Ethical Council Nursultan Seidaliiev, was introduced at a meeting in Almaty region today under the chairmanship of Deputy Akim Nurzhan Kudaibergenov. The event was also attended by Salauat Muximov, Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs.In his speech, Salauat Muximov noted Nursultan Seidaliiev's long-term experience in the field of public service and his managerial abilities, expressing confidence that he would make a significant contribution to improving the quality of public service in the region.In turn, Nurzhan Kudaibergenov wished the new head success and said that the akimat of the region would provide the necessary support in improving the quality of public service and strengthening ethics standards.Nursultan Seidaliiev thanked for the trust and stated that he would continue to work towards the development of public service in the region, the fight against corruption and compliance with ethical standards.The participants of the event expressed confidence that the appointment of Nursultan Seidaliiev would give a new impetus to improving the quality of public service in the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/919693

Dmitry Krempin, a 7-year-old athlete from Konaev, won a silver medal at the Oceanman competition in Dubai.More than 100 children and teenagers aged 4 to 17 from 20 countries took part in the international competition, which competed in open water swimming. Among the young athletes was Dmitry, who overcame the 500-meter distance and took the honorable second place. Having defended the honor of Kazakhstan, Dmitry returned home with a prize. He has been swimming since he was 5 years old.Dmitry trains at the Aidaria swimming pool in Konaev. The young athlete's mother, Larisa Krempina, is glad that her son chose this particular sport.Dmitry's coach is Madiyar Kemelzhan, who intends not to rest on his laurels and plans to prepare his students for participation in larger competitions next year.There is only one swimming pool in the regional center. Its services are paid, but the institution provides special benefits to large families and people with disabilities. Currently, 115 children are training in the pool, of which about 20 are children with special needs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/919724

An expanded staff meeting of the Ministry was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov. It was attended by representatives of the Ministry, heads of regional departments responsible for tourism and heads of subordinate organizations.The main indicators of the tourism sector were heard at the meeting, and the directions and topical issues of the development of the domestic tourism sector were comprehensively discussed.Erbol Myrzabosynov noted the positive changes in the tourism industry and the steady growth of the internal and external tourist flow. So, according to the results of 9 months of last year, the number of domestic tourists increased by 562 thousand and reached 6 million people. The number of foreign visitors amounted to 11.5 million people, which is twice as much as in the same period of 2023. Of these, 969,000 foreigners stayed at the accommodation facilities."Last year, the Head of State held an expanded meeting on the development of domestic tourism. At this meeting, the President gave a number of instructions on the development of tourism. The main purpose of today's meeting is to discuss the implementation of the President's instructions and issues of regional tourism," said Yerbol Myrzabosynov.The meeting raised topical issues of the regions and considered ways to solve them. Special attention was paid to such issues as the development of tourist infrastructure, the opening of new destinations and the promotion of entrepreneurship through government support measures.Following the meeting, specific instructions were given to increase the competitiveness of the country's tourism potential, increase investment and strengthen the state's position in the international arena.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/920034

INTERNATIONALIZATION OF UNIVERSITIES IN KAZAKHSTAN: A STEP TOWARDS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDSIn his Message to the People of Kazakhstan dated September 2, 2024, the Head of State noted: "The government is internationalizing higher education – 23 well-known foreign universities have been attracted to the country. It is necessary to provide every possible assistance to their activities, including through a phased expansion of the state order for the training of specialists."Partnership agreements have been concluded with 34 foreign universities. Currently, there are 23 partner universities in the UK, Italy, China, Russia, the USA, France and South Korea.There are 11 more agreements to be implemented in 2025.The government has allocated 2,090 grants for Kazakhstani students to study at partner universities abroad.Today, thousands of students are receiving education in 34 specialties, including such key areas as pedagogical, engineering, and artificial intelligence.For these purposes, state educational grants (joint educational programs and dual degree programs) and funds from investors are allocated with the support of the state in providing conditions for them.The selection of foreign partner universities is based on the staffing needs in individual industries and the demands of the regions.Cooperation with leading foreign universities is focused on training specialists in particularly sought-after and scarce specialties, such as the nuclear industry, the development of "green" hydrogen, and ensuring water safety, which have no analogues in Kazakhstan. As part of the execution of the instruction of the Head of State, a branch of the British university University Heriot Watt was opened on the basis of Aktobe Regional University named after K.Zhubanov on the programs petroleum engineering, electric power engineering, computer engineering.A branch of the D.I.Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology has been opened on the basis of the M.Dulati Taraz Regional University for training personnel in the field of chemistry and chemical technology.There is a branch of Gazi University (Turkey) on the basis of the South Kazakhstan Pedagogical University for the training of teaching staff.The branch of the Beijing University of Languages and Culture (PRC) operates on the basis of Astana International University.A branch of Queens University (Ireland) on the basis of Narhoz University.As part of the strategy for the internationalization of higher education until 2025, a scholarship program has been launched for foreign citizens, including those from the Kazakh diaspora who are not citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In the 2024-2025 academic year, 550 students were accepted at 37 universities in Kazakhstan under the scholarship program for foreign citizens (bachelor's degree - 490, master's degree - 50, doctoral degree - 10). The scholarship program includes free education and a monthly stipend. Development of educational tourism in KazakhstanThe Bolashak International Scholarship has been operating for 30 years. On behalf of the Head of State, the Bolashak International Scholarship has been reoriented towards technical, engineering, medical and pedagogical areas.Over the years of its existence, the scholarship has allowed more than 12,727 Kazakhstanis to study at leading universities in the world, 55% of them studied humanities, 36% engineering, 7% medical, 2% culture and art.Graduates have studied and completed internships at more than 400 leading foreign universities in more than 30 countries around the world.In 2024, graduates of the program performed 213,000 medical operations, trained 145 thousand students, and published more than a thousand scientific papers.In 2024, the share of foreign students in the university population was 15%, 245 dual degree programs were implemented with 97 universities from 23 countries.The number of international students was 31,400 from 93 countries, which is 4,600 more than in 2023, 26,800 students from 82 countries.More than 1,600 foreign experts are involved in teaching at universities in Kazakhstan.As a result of the educational programs in 2024, 21 Kazakhstani universities were included in the international ranking of the best universities in the world QS World University Rankings 2024. "It is necessary to significantly update the content and methods of teaching university subjects. Future teachers, doctors, agronomists, lawyers, and industry specialists must necessarily have basic knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence," Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.In order to implement the instructions of the Head of State, scientific organizations and universities of the country are provided with free access to international databases.Together with Google, Artificial intelligence courses have been launched for 5,000 students from 15 universities in the country.Within the framework of the Coursera online educational platform project, 40 thousand licenses were allocated to Kazakhstani students and 153 thousand certificates were issued from 93 universities.Agreements have been reached with leading universities in Korea and China on knowledge transfer and joint training of specialists. On behalf of the Head of State, artificial intelligence schools are operating on the basis of three Kazakhstani universities.:At the Kyzylorda University named after Korkyt Ata School of Artificial Intelligence of Seoul National University of Science and Technology has been opened.A branch of the City University of Hong Kong has been established at the K.I.Satpayev Kazakh National Research Technical University.An International AI Research Center and a center for Smart transport management technologies have been opened at D.Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University on the basis of the Lu Ban Workshop.Relevant courses from international technology giants Google, NVIDIA, Huawei, Coursera, etc. have been introduced in domestic universities.Memoranda have been signed with Coursera, Google, Nvidia, Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan LLP, 01 Edu System, Binance Kazakhstan.On the basis of the AstanaHub Technopark, full-scale courses for university teachers in AI have been launched, covering 700 teachers from 47 universities in Kazakhstan.The Interuniversity AI Standard has been adopted in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), 20 universities have developed 20 new educational programs on AI. The training of the KazLLM language model based on 148 billion tokens in Kazakh, English, and Russian has been completed.The model was developed with the participation of the Nazarbayev University team, al-Farabi Kazakh National University, the National Scientific and Practical Center "Til-Kazyna" named after Shaysultan Shayakhmetov and others.117 experts were involved in the development, including more than 40 candidates of sciences, PhD and masters of research institutes and universities.The Ministry presented to the Head of State the pilot AI program AI-Sana, aimed at the comprehensive development of AI skills among students of all levels in priority specialties, covering 100,000 students who will study artificial intelligence, programming and startup acceleration.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/919551

The Tilqazyna National Scientific and Practical Center under the Language Policy Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education presented the first results of the Tilqazyna Kazakh Language Teaching Model based on artificial intelligence.At the moment, the model is able to perform tasks in such areas of the Kazakh language as vocabulary, morphology, semantics, etc. In particular, it can generate text in Kazakh, create periphrases, work with context, shorten texts, correct grammatical and punctuation errors, reveal the meanings of phraseological units, and translate terms.This industry-specific LLM model has already been uploaded to the Hugging Face platform and is available to all users. Using this model will make it possible to develop many IT products in the Kazakh language using artificial intelligence. This corresponds to the Message of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, which emphasized the importance of Kazakhstan becoming a country that makes extensive use of artificial intelligence and develops digital technologies.When developing the model, experts from the Til-Kazyna center applied natural language processing algorithms and purposefully analyzed large amounts of data. In particular:684,876 lexical units were used to check the words.;To improve the system of checking phrases, 20 212 correct and erroneous variants were used.;5,558 texts were analyzed to correct punctuation errors.;3,000 correct and incorrect versions of the texts were prepared to correct the structure of the text.;A database of 6,000 complete and abbreviated sentences has been created for the shortening function.;14,790 synonymous series have been collected for the periphrase function;The total volume of the processed Kazakh language corpus was 35 GB.This year, the voice communication feature will be added to the model, and a user-friendly interface will be developed. The project will also be able to teach Kazakh at A1, A2 and B1 levels, and by 2026 at B2 and C1 levels.The end result of the project will be a voice assistant capable of creating an individual Kazakh language training program depending on the user's language proficiency. It will be presented as a mobile application for iOS and Android systems.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/920165

As part of a pilot project utilizing Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology, more than 100 villages across the country will gain access to the Internet. One of the first to benefit from the service is the village of Sarybay Bi in the Almaty region.Today, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev, personally evaluated the advantages of this new approach to internet access for rural settlements and spoke with the residents of Sarybay Bi.Previously, the residents of Sarybay Bi relied on outdated ADSL technology, which is limited in speed and connection quality. The new approach to building network infrastructure allows for data transmission at speeds of 200-300 Mbps, coverage of large areas, and stable connectivity even with an increasing number of users.A total of 105 homes in the village have already been connected to the new technology and have appreciated its benefits and capabilities. Currently, residents are actively submitting applications for connection.“In my opinion, the main advantage of this technology is stable, high-speed internet without the need for the costly installation of fiber optic networks. This new approach to the digitalization of Kazakhstan’s rural areas has demonstrated its viability and potential on the example of Sarybay Bi. Now, the residents of this village and, I hope, other similar settlements will have the opportunity to use all modern services and online platforms,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan.Kazakhtelecom, through its newly established subsidiary "Auyltelecom," plans to implement this solution in other villages across the country based on the results of successful trials.The new technology has already been deployed in 7 villages, covering over 200 households. By 2025, the plan is to connect more than 100 villages, providing modern internet access to over 10,000 rural residents.“We have directed one of our subsidiary organizations to focus on providing high-speed internet in rural areas. Auyltelecom is now working to identify the most optimal technologies and offer village residents access to high-quality internet. Testing in Sarybay Bi has shown that modern wireless technologies, such as FWA, can effectively solve the challenges of high-speed internet access in rural areas,” noted Bagdat Mussin, Chairman of the Board of Kazakhtelecom JSC.Several residents shared their opinions about the new communication technology with the Minister of Digital Development during his working visit to Sarybay Bi. In situations where traditional fiber optic networks are difficult and costly to implement in remote regions, FWA technology provides internet access with minimal infrastructure costs. Press Service of the Ministryof Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/919709

On January 17, the Astana Hub hosted a strategic session dedicated to the development of the new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Telecommunications". This Law will be an important step in adapting the legal framework to the realities of the digital world and creating an ecosystem that meets the challenges of the time.The session was organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (ICRIAP) and the QazTech Association. The leading experts of the telecommunications industry, representatives of government agencies, businesses and public organizations gathered at one site. The main objective of the meeting was to identify ways to develop the telecommunications sector in the coming decades.As noted by Askhat Orazbek, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, the current law has reliably supported the industry for 20 years, but the time has come to update it. It is necessary to determine what technologies and regulatory measures Kazakhstan will need for the next 20-30 years in order to create convenient business conditions and ensure high-quality services for the population.Legislative changes are aimed at developing the communications infrastructure, increasing its accessibility and quality. Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ekaterina Smyshlyaeva emphasized:"As a legislator, I participate and support this process. The changes should be aimed at developing the industry, creating comfortable conditions for consumers and optimal conditions for operators. It is also important to ensure the effectiveness of the regulator. This is important work, and I am sure that our joint efforts will lead to positive results."The law, which once regulated only telephony and postal services, now needs to be revised to take into account new technologies such as the Internet, Wi-Fi, radio frequencies and 5G.Damir Seisembekov, Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of the ICRIAP RK, added that the working group was actively working on proposals received from market participants. Draft laws are currently being developed to improve regulation in the industry. Much attention is paid to radio frequencies and technologies such as 5G and Wi-Fi.The draft Law plans to update the conceptual framework, provide for amendments to update criteria for data centers, introduce private Internet traffic exchange points, update conditions for the use of non-geostationary orbits, norms related to the construction of telecommunications infrastructure, etc."We see that the communications infrastructure is being transformed. Previously, the classical infrastructure based on copper lines and telephone connections prevailed. Today, the infrastructure has become converged: it is based on fiber and wireless technologies and provides telephone, Internet, video surveillance, Internet of Things, etc.Responsible telecom operators build expensive and redundant infrastructure that requires significant capital investment and payback. Both large and small companies operate within this paradigm. However, there are pseudo-operators who create artificial competition without investing anything in infrastructure, and thus harm the market. In this regard, I proposed to return licensing for the provision of Internet services," says Nurlan Meirmanov, Chief Strategy and External Asset Management Officer at Kazakhtelecom JSC.Special attention was paid to local telecom operators who need support for further development."The most important issue is the support of local telecom operators. In highly competitive conditions, it is important to create conditions so that operators not only survive, but also develop. If we leave only a few major players on the market, this will lead to a decrease in the quality of services and a limited choice for consumers. Therefore, it is necessary to support small and medium-sized operators that can effectively operate in local markets.All changes in legislation and regulation should be aimed at developing the market, improving the quality of services for consumers and creating conditions for sustainable growth of the industry. We must actively work with investors, experts and operators to develop solutions that will ensure development at both the technological and legislative levels," Kuanyshbek Yessekeyev, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said in his speech.The updated law will become the basis for the effective development of the telecommunications industry, create favorable business conditions and improve the quality of services for the citizens of Kazakhstan.Thanks to the joint efforts of experts, operators and government agencies, Kazakhstan will continue to strengthen its position as a technological leader in the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/920256