Ethnic Kazakhs - citizens of other countries - were issued 65 "Ata Zholy" cards, which give them the right to live and work in Kazakhstan for 10 years. Business immigrants who are ready to develop their business in the country received 27 cards, and in-demand specialists became owners of 38 such cards."No matter where Kazakhs live, their only homeland is Kazakhstan. Therefore, it is always important for us to support our compatriots living abroad," said the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Among the recipients of the "Ata Zholy" card are physicists, mathematicians, chemical technologists, maxillofacial surgeons, pediatricians, etc. There are specialists who came from such foreign countries as Russia, Germany, Mongolia, China, Great Britain, USA, Israel, France, Netherlands, Finland, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan.The purpose of introducing the "Ata Zholy" card is to strengthen ties with their historical homeland, preserve national traditions, and attract professionals and successful businessmen to the country to realize their potential in Kazakhstan. This Card is issued to ethnic Kazakhs living abroad while retaining the citizenship of their country of origin.Holders of the “Ata Zholy” card upon entering the country receive a residence permit for a period of 10 years and independently choose the region of settlement for the purpose of carrying out labor activity or doing business.Ethnic Kazakhs with the “Ata Zholy” card, being citizens of another country, have equal rights with citizens of Kazakhstan and blood relatives.Holders of the “Ata Zholy” card (and their family members) have the following rights:- to receive services and social payments in medical institutions within the guaranteed volume of medical care;- to find employment in the territory of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Population Migration”;- to carry out entrepreneurial activities in the territory of Kazakhstan in accordance with the Entrepreneurship Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other legal acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan;- to receive free secondary education in state educational organizations, competitive admission to state secondary specialized and/or higher educational institutions in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Education” receive basically free secondary specialized and/or higher education, receive paid education in private educational institutions;- receive legal assistance guaranteed by the state in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Legal Services and Legal Aid”;- obtain citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in a simplified manner in accordance with international treaties and legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of citizenship.Persons with an “Ata Zholy” card do not have the right to be elected to the Parliament and maslikhats of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as to vote in elections, participate in republican referendums, and are not accepted for civil service.If the holder of the “Ata Zholy” card obtains citizenship of Kazakhstan, the Card will be recognized as invalid.Let us recall that, by order of the Head of State, the “Ata Zholy” card, which has been implemented since July 2023, has been implemented for ethnic Kazakhs living abroad, which has worked out the issue of easy entry/exit to the country.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/944395

At a meeting of the staff, where issues of mass sports development in the region were discussed, the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports Meirambek Makhambetov proposed opening a "Mass Sports Development Center" in each district of the region.The proposal is aimed at increasing the accessibility of sports events and facilities for residents, as well as attracting more people, especially young people, to regular physical education classes."The work of the center will be aimed at organizing mass sports events, promoting sports projects, modernizing industry sports competitions, holding school and student leagues, as well as developing sports urbanism. The creation of such centers in each district will help improve sports infrastructure, increase the number of people involved in sports, and provide access to quality sports services, including for people with disabilities. Special attention will be paid to the effective organization of leisure time for people of retirement age, which will allow not only to maintain physical health, but also to improve the quality of life of the older generation,” explained Meirambek Makhambetov.According to the head of the department, today 407 thousand people, which is 43% of the region's population, are systematically involved in sports. Last year, 2,971 sports events were organized, in which more than 394 thousand people participated.In 2025, it is planned to open a sports complex for people with disabilities in Aktobe, which will develop at least 22 sports, which will significantly increase the accessibility of sports activities for this category of the population.It should be noted that this year, competitions in Kazakh wrestling, archery, tug-of-war, asyk shooting and langi shooting will be held in the region on the occasion of the National Sports Day, scheduled for March 20. It is also planned to hold a “Running Marathon” on June 1 and the “Wrestling Stars” project to promote freestyle wrestling. On August 16, Sports Day - the project "Kazhimukan Zholy" will be organized. In September, an international tournament in audaryspak will be held in honor of the 350th anniversary of Möngke Bi.The regional akim instructed to work out the idea of ​​opening "Mass Sports Development Centers". He noted the need to strengthen the work of the Sports Council and attract more young people to regular physical education, starting with children. The akim also spoke about the importance of developing Paralympic sports and creating conditions for people with disabilities, including opening a sports complex for them."The development of mass sports is not only the creation of sports facilities, but also the formation of a healthy lifestyle among the population. We need to work on improving infrastructure, training specialists and supporting sports initiatives at all levels. This will help us not only strengthen the health of the nation, but also increase the level of sports achievements in the international arena," the akim said. An expanded staff meeting was held under the chairmanship of Akim of Abai region Berik Uali. The meeting, attended by city and district akims via video, discussed the progress of flood preparations, the return of unused lands, and the effective use of budget funds.At the meeting, the regional akim's advisor, the head of the department, and the executive secretary of the Abay regional branch of the AMANAT party, who had monitored the situation in 9 flood-prone districts of the region on the direct instructions of the regional akim, reported to the regional head.Reporting on the current situation in the Zharma, Aksuat, and Kokpekty districts, the regional akim's advisor proposed not to collect water in the Shar reservoir in the Zharma district until the first flood has passed, and to extend the dam outside the city of Shar. The residents of Tassai village and other settlements of the Kokpekty district expressed the need to expand the Karagandykol bypass road and extend the water dam in the Kokzhaiyk village to ensure uninterrupted access during floods.The regional head, who got acquainted with the flood preparations in the Borodulikha, Beskaragai, Abai, Zharma, Aksuat, Kokpekty, Urzhar, Makanchy, and Ayagoz districts, instructed to take the warnings into account and intensify the work.“I have specially sent experienced leaders who have been akims for many years, who know the situation of the region well, to the flood-prone areas that were flooded last year. Their warnings are justified. District akims, please take strict control of the work on flood prevention, clearing water channels and pipes from snow and complete it as soon as possible. Melted snow water and water coming from the steppes should not be left unattended. I got acquainted with the life and work of the cities of Semey, Kurchatov and the Abai and Ayagoz districts and monitored the flood preparations. "I plan to visit other districts in the future," the regional akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/949757

Akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov met with Raisin of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov in Kazan. The meeting, which is part of a working visit of the delegation from Atyrau region, is aimed at strengthening interregional cooperation and developing relations between Russia and Kazakhstan, the press service of the regional akim reports.Speaking at the meeting, Serik Shapkenov expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and emphasized the importance of cooperation in the petrochemical sector:“Atyrau is the oil capital of Kazakhstan, and Tatarstan has extensive experience in this area. We highly appreciate the technologies and practices you have established. We need to accelerate the development of the petrochemical complex, and in this process, taking as a basis successful methods and approaches that have proven their effectiveness will be an important strategic step. We are interested in studying best practices and implementing them in our region,” the regional governor said.The parties discussed the prospects for economic and industrial partnership, exchanged experience in implementing modern technologies, and also discussed the possibilities of partnership in energy, petrochemicals, mechanical engineering, light and food industries, IT, and other strategic areas.The President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov noted the high potential for joint work:“The heads of state Vladimir Putin and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have been actively supporting partnership at the regional level. We value the kinship relations between us. Kazakhstan is one of Tatarstan's leading foreign partners." The meeting also focused on issues related to the development of the industrial zone, investment attractiveness, as well as creating a comfortable environment in cities and villages. The delegation of Atyrau region visited a number of industrial facilities during a two-day visit initiated by the Chairman of the Tatarstan, and got acquainted with the work of the petrochemical, IT industries, and educational institutions. The negotiations resulted in the implementation of joint projects aimed at the economic development of Atyrau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/945559

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Akim of Abai region Berik Uali began his working trip to the districts from Abai district, the sacred place where such great figures as Abai, Shakarim, and Mukhtar were born. During the trip, the regional head discussed the preparation for the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev and visited several socio-cultural facilities in the district.The regional head first visited the Abai-Shakarim mausoleum in Zhidebay and paid tribute to the greats. He visited the memorial complex, Abai's museum-house and service center. He visited Karaul Hill, Abai Park, and the district House of Culture, where the anniversary will be held, and got acquainted with the plan of events and new projects. The regional akim asked about all the issues in the district.District akim Meirzhan Smagulov asked for assistance in installing an antenna match device to provide Zhidebay with the Internet. According to him, despite the increase in the number of tourists visiting Zhidebay in recent years, there is a shortage of places to serve them. There is a lack of equipment to clean the territory of the memorial complex, and the salaries of the employees responsible for this are meager.The district akim also asked for assistance in paving the 21-kilometer road leading to the Kunanbai family cemetery in Akshoky and the Kunanbai Museum there. There is a demand for this. After all, the number of tourists visiting the sacred place is increasing day by day. The head of the region instructed to develop and submit a comprehensive plan for strengthening the infrastructure of Zhidebay and developing tourism in the region in the near future.“It is not for nothing that I began my first trip to the regions from the soil where the greats were born. This year is the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayuly. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said in his New Year's greetings: “We must adequately celebrate the anniversary of the great Abai.” The government is undertaking a lot of work in this direction. As a region named after a thinker, the burden of responsibility is heavy on us. We must start preparing for the anniversary at a high level from now on. We will give priority to educational and instructive events,” the head of the region said.The regional akim also visited the Kunanbai cemetery in Akshoky, made a pilgrimage, and got acquainted with the work of the Kunanbai museum. He visited Borili, where the great writer Mukhtar Auezov was born, and saw the museum there.During his visit, the regional head also got acquainted with the work of the social service center being renovated in the Karaul village. The two-story building was donated to the state by Seyfolla Rakhimbayev, a native of the region, as part of the “Look at your village - know your citizen” project. Funds were allocated from the regional budget for the repair of the facility. Residents of the region will receive rehabilitation measures here. The regional akim instructed to complete the construction on time and improve the area around the building.“Today, I visited the historical and cultural facilities of the Abay district and got acquainted with all the current issues of the region. Currently, we are reviewing the regional budget. We fully support the district. "City and district akims should focus on attracting investment, not just on budget funds. Both the President and the Government attach special importance to this. Therefore, other districts should also work together with citizens who are passionate about their homeland, like Seyfolla Rakhimbayev, and mobilize them to improve the region where they grew up. This is a common task for all of us," the regional akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/943851

Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin paid a working visit to the Kyzylorda region.At a meeting with the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev, topical issues of developing the agro-industrial complex in the region were discussed.A meeting was held in Kyzylorda with the population and agricultural producers, where Amangali Berdalin informed about the measures being taken to develop agriculture.On the instructions of the Head of State, it is planned to allocate 700 billion tenge for lending for spring sowing and harvesting in 2025, financing began in November 2024. The 200 billion tenge allocated for preferential leasing will allow the purchase of 5.4 thousand units of agricultural machinery.According to preliminary data from akimats, the total acreage in Kazakhstan is 23.7 million hectares, which is 369.6 thousand hectares more than last year."Finance is provided for the purchase of working capital in the amount of 48 billion tenge at an annual interest rate of 5%. It is planned to finance feedlots and poultry farms in the amount of 50 billion tenge. In order to effectively use preferential loans, we have moved from subsidizing farmers to subsidizing lenders, factories producing equipment, fertilizers and suppliers of irrigation water. These measures are aimed at increasing the transparency of subsidies and reducing the risks of corruption. To assess the effectiveness of subsidies, counter-obligations are being introduced to increase the volume of production," the vice-minister said.Amangali Berdalin also got acquainted with the work of peasant and fish farms, visited slaughterhouses with specialists in the field of veterinary medicine discussed the digital platform for veterinary and sanitary expertise, and gave a number of instructions.Also, he positively assessed the progress of the construction of veterinary stations being built in the region, both at the expense of budget funds and at the expense of socially responsible business funds.Local executive bodies are rapidly improving the material and technical base of the veterinary sector, 75% of vehicles have been updated in the region.Amangali Berdalin got acquainted with the work of veterinary stations in Zhalagash, Kazaly and Aral districts. Particular attention was paid to the implementation of investment projects for the construction of feedlots, fish farms and fish processing enterprises.For example, starting in 2023, the "Zhumabay" SC will introduce a closed water supply system for growing carp species. After commissioning, more than 200 tons of carp and African catfish will be supplied to the domestic market per year.This year, the "Bakyt" pond farm with a capacity of 50 tons of carp species will be put into operation. In June 2024, 4 million carp fry were released into the ponds, and in the wintering ponds there are currently 100 thousand fry with an average weight of 15-100 grams.Deep processing technologies are being introduced at the fish processing plant of "ARAL SEA FOOD" LLP. Here, the production of fish fillets with a capacity of 4 thousand tons per year will be launched. The next step is the processing of fish waste and the production of fish meal and fish oil. The products will be sold in Kazakhstan and the CIS countries.The Vice Minister also visited the Kamystybas fish nursery, where since 1966, work has been carried out on artificial breeding of carp fry under a state order. In fish farming ponds with an area of ​​263 hectares, 15 million fry are raised annually, which are released into the Small Aral Sea, the Syrdarya River and Lake Kamystybas.Following the results of the meeting with the fish nursery staff, a decision was made to establish a working commission with the local executive body to develop solutions, modernize the fish nursery, equip it with equipment and solve other issues of the enterprise.In addition, Amangali Berdalin got acquainted with camel farms and the "Qazaq Camel" LLP dry camel milk production plant.Following the results of the visit, the Vice Minister gave a number of instructions on improving the infrastructure.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/943873

After the football match between Kairat and Aktobe at the Astana Arena, fans of the teams cleaned the stadium stands of garbage and set an example for others, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Today, the match between Kairat and Aktobe took place at the Astana Arena as part of the Kazakhstan Super Cup. The match ended with a 2:0 victory for Kairat.After the game, the capital's fans again set an example by removing the garbage left in the stadium stands."Both the match and this modern arena gave us unforgettable emotions, which will remain indelibly in our memory. As a thank you to the football teams and stadium employees, I considered it necessary to participate in the cleaning of the stands, thus showing my respect. I think this should become the new norm, because clean stands after the match are a sign of a high level of social development," says one of the fans.About 30 thousand spectators watched the football match. And such initiatives of the capital's fans are becoming a tradition. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943840

A large-scale raid was conducted on a hookah bar in the Baikonur district of the capital, the city akimat's official website reported.During a one-night raid, 5 people were fined 300 thousand tenge.In accordance with Article 441 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses, a public Raid measures to prevent and suppress the consumption of tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, and hookahs in public catering establishments continue.Since the beginning of the year, a total of 54 facts of the consumption of tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, and hookahs in public catering establishments have been identified in the Baikonur district.It was noted that when developing the raid action plan, law enforcement agencies took into account the complaints of city residents and analyzed violations in the specified areas. The police noted that such raids will be carried out on a regular basis, intensifying on weekends and holidays.Let us recall that the resolution on the introduction of a ban on smoking hookahs in public places entered into force on March 14, 2013. In case of violation of the relevant requirement, hookah smokers will be fined in the amount of 15 MCI. For repeated violations - 20 MCI. And the owners of the establishments will be fined from 20 to 60 MCI.     Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/943841

On February 20, the UK Future Spaces international forum dedicated to the future of urban spaces was held.The forum was attended by representatives of Kazakhstani business and investors.The governor of Almaty region, Marat Sultangaziev, delivered a welcoming speech:“Almaty region is famous for its rich cultural heritage and unique natural resources. Its geographical features and location along the Ancient Silk Road make the region attractive for investment and popular for tourism. 12 enterprises with British and joint capital operate in the region. The region's foreign trade turnover reached 3.6 billion US dollars, and exports increased by 12.1% to 819.4 million US dollars.More than 114 investment projects worth 2.5 trillion tenge are being implemented in the Almaty region, including development projects, transport infrastructure, and sustainable construction. One special economic zone (SEZ) and eight industrial zones operate in the region. Opportunities offered to investors:• tax incentives and special economic zones;• public-private partnership (PPP) mechanisms;• project support and financing programs.Global trends require new approaches to construction. By 2050, more than 70% of the world's population will live in cities, which places great responsibility on architects, developers, and state planners. It is important to create "smart" cities, digitize infrastructure, automate processes, develop green architecture, reduce carbon footprint, and introduce renewable energy sources. These initiatives will be implemented in the new Alatau city.The head of the region expressed confidence that the forum will be a platform for new ideas, successful projects and long-term partnerships.As part of the forum, the akim held personal meetings with the British delegation led by British Ambassador Katie Leach, as well as business representatives. Among them were Stuart Senior, Co-Chairman of Infrastructure Exports: UK, Patrick Schumacher, Head of Zaha Hadid Architects, and Jim Diggle, Founder of Gillespies.The British Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Katie Leach, noted that more than 25 well-known British architects are participating in the forum. Some of them are already working in Kazakhstan. British architects are showing great interest in implementing their projects in Kazakhstan, including in the Almaty region.The head of the region noted the importance of the forum for specialists in the field of construction and architecture. The information presented at the forum will broaden the horizons of domestic specialists and contribute to the development and implementation of creative ideas. In addition, participating companies can not only offer projects, but also provide services for the delivery of materials and components, and even the complete implementation of facilities.During the meetings, issues of building educational centers and a science town in Alatau, as well as tourism development, were discussed.The next meeting was held with Stuart Senior, a British specialist with over 40 years of experience in the field of construction and infrastructure. He is an independent director of Gleeds and heads its strategic development and innovations. During the negotiations, issues of establishing a design office for the joint implementation of new projects and creative ideas with the participation of specialists from both countries were considered.This was followed by a meeting with Patrick Schumacher, head of Zaha Hadid Architects. This architectural and design studio, where more than 500 professionals work, is known worldwide. Patrick Schumacher is recognized as one of the most prominent thinkers in the field of architecture, urbanism and design. During negotiations with the Almaty regional akimat, the possibility of implementing innovative projects by attracting private capital was considered, which will reduce the burden on the budget.The final meeting within the framework of the forum was held with Jim Diggle, managing partner of Gillespies. He has over 30 years of experience and has participated in major international projects in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. During the negotiations, issues of horizontal landscaping and development of requirements for buildings during the design phase were discussed.Also, the mayor of Alatau, Arken Utenov, held talks with Lorna Ball, Global Infrastructure Director of Arup, and Emre Simsek, Head of Arup Türkiye's Transport Business. They have experience in projects in the UK, Denmark, Spain, Lithuania, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan.During the meeting, issues of further development of cooperation and implementation of innovative architectural solutions in the region were considered.It should be noted that the UK Future Spaces forum has become an important platform for discussing advanced urban and architectural solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of cities and attracting international investments to Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/943809