A group of entrepreneurs from Abai region is visiting Tatarstan. During the 3-day trip, our compatriots will get acquainted with the work of leading enterprises and farms engaged in meat and milk production and exchange experiences."This visit is possible thanks to the friendly relations between Abai region and the Republic of Tatarstan. If you remember, a delegation from Tatarstan visited our region some time ago. This time we will visit the best farms in the agricultural sector and get acquainted with their advanced technologies. Through this, we intend to introduce innovations into our meat and milk production," says Kuanysh Suleimenov, deputy akim of the region.Tatarstan is a region that is at the forefront of supplying the Russian market with meat and milk. There are many innovations in improving product quality and digitizing agriculture.The delegation of the Abai region also visited a large-scale exhibition with the participation of the Chairman of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. The exhibition showcased the achievements of Tatarstan in agriculture in 2024 and discussed plans for 2025. Among the visitors, there are entrepreneurs who intend to open meat and milk processing plants, dairy farms, and develop fisheries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/937798

Employees of the Emergency Situations Departments across the republic are actively conducting educational events aimed at teaching children safety measures in emergency situations. These events cover a variety of areas, including earthquakes, fire safety, and ensuring the general safety of children. In Almaty, EMERCOM specialists organized an online earthquake safety lesson with students of comprehensive schools. More than 16 thousand students from 67 schools in the city participated in the lesson. The training included practical earthquake preparation, seismic exercises, and classroom evacuation techniques. In the East Kazakhstan region, EMERCOM employees held a series of lectures for students, including a “fire house” demonstration in Ust-Kamenogorsk, where children were shown the dangers of violating fire safety rules. Since the beginning of the heating season, about 140 lessons have been held, covering more than 800 thousand children. Interactive lessons were also organized, and children received safety memos. In the West Kazakhstan region, as part of the formation of a safety culture for children, a drawing competition was held on the topic “Fire safety through the eyes of children”. Students from a rural school in the Syrym district got acquainted with the work of firefighters and the importance of observing safety rules through creativity. The winners of the competition received prizes and letters of appreciation. In the Mangistau region, a unique puppet show “You and I, or a True Story about Friendship with Fire” was organized for primary school students. More than 5 thousand children and preschoolers took part in this theatrical performance, in which bright characters clearly showed how to behave correctly in a fire and how important it is to observe evacuation rules. Employees of the Pavlodar region's Emergency Situations Department, together with the Schoolchildren's Palace and the Red Crescent, organized a quest game for students on safety measures “Safety first: we act correctly in an emergency!” The unique format of the game allowed children to master important aspects of safety, act competently in stressful situations, and provide assistance to others. The quest consisted of several interactive stations (fire safety, first aid, water safety). Six teams from grades 7-8 of schools in Pavlodar participated in the event. They went through various interactive stations, answered questions, and completed tasks on how to act correctly in any given situation. Also, during the practical stages, the participants completed tasks that demonstrated the team's agility, speed, and coordinated actions. The winners were determined, and all participants and prize-winners were awarded diplomas and commemorative gifts. In the Turkestan region, employees of the Emergency Situations Department held events for preschool children. Open fire safety classes were held in kindergartens of Ordabasy and Kazygurt districts, where children were explained how to act in the event of a fire through games and videos. Kindergarten employees conducted explanatory work among teachers on observing safety rules in institutions. These events are part of ongoing work to increase the culture of safety among children and prepare them for emergency situations, which helps create a safe environment for the younger generation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/937346

The Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Major General Chingiz Arinov, spoke at the Republican Council on Anti-Flood Measures, held in the North Kazakhstan region under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov. In his speech, the head of the department spoke in detail about the measures being taken to reduce the risk of flooding and preparations for the flood season. Chingiz Arinov noted that the prevention system has significantly improved based on the conclusions drawn after last year's floods. This year, there are 1,223 settlements in the flood-prone zone. 576 kilometers of protective embankments and embankments have been built to protect them. 822 kilometers of drainage systems, canals and ditches have been repaired and built. 960 water-passage structures have been installed and replaced on road and railway routes, as well as river banks in dangerous areas have been strengthened and channels have been deepened. "Prevention measures have not been fully completed in all regions, which poses a significant threat to individual settlements. This situation was revealed during joint inspections with the Government apparatus. Control over the implementation of general anti-flood measures is carried out by the Emergency Situations Prevention Committee. "We will take appropriate measures, even to the point of bringing akims to administrative responsibility," the minister noted. As part of preparations for the flood season, the "Spring-2025" republican command and staff exercise was held. During it, measures to strengthen dams, prepare inert materials, as well as mechanisms for informing and evacuating the population were tested. The exercise was held in the western and southern regions of Kazakhstan, and similar events are planned for other regions in March. In addition, an algorithm of actions to eliminate floods was worked out with state bodies and akimats. A group of more than 37 thousand people, more than 13 thousand pieces of equipment and tools was formed to respond to the flood. More than 3.5 thousand points have been prepared to receive the victims. Rescue aviation and operational groups are in readiness, which will ensure coordination and transmission of information in real time. According to Kazhydromet, a high risk of flooding is expected in nine regions of the country. In this regard, akimats and state bodies were instructed to take measures to remove snow in a timely manner, carry out blasting work on rivers to prevent ice jams, and strengthen dams and water protection facilities. All forces and equipment are ready, and in case of danger, they will be promptly mobilized to conduct emergency rescue operations and evacuate the population, the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations said. The Ministry of Emergency Situations continues to work around the clock to ensure the safety of citizens during the flood-prone period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/937562

The first large-scale festival "City of Working Professions" is being held in the capital, organized within the framework of the "Year of Working Professions" declared by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Today, February 13, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the festival and paid special attention to the "Corner of Rescuers and Firefighters". It showcased models of modern special clothing for rescuers, fire-technical weapons, a model of a quickly assembled fire department, rapid response firefighting equipment, as well as medical equipment used by employees of the Center for Disaster Medicine. Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Serik Tulenbergenov introduced the corner of rescuers and spoke about the main tasks of the service and the introduction of modern methods of responding to emergencies. He noted that the constant improvement of the equipment and training of rescuers is a priority of the ministry's work. The Head of State noted the importance of reforming the vocational education system and emphasized the importance of working professions, including the activities of rescuers and firefighters, who ensure the safety of citizens on a daily basis. The festival will continue its work and will allow guests to get acquainted with the prospects of technical education and working professions in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/937596

On February 14, 2025, at 17:00, a press conference on the topic "Preparation for the Flood Period" will be held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The speaker will be Zhylkaydarov Asset Dumanuly, Acting Chairman of the Emergency Situations Prevention Committee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Links to the presentation: https://www.youtube.com/user/ortcomkz https://ru-ru.facebook.com/ortcomkz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/937742

Today, the regional akim Beibut Isabayev specially visited the Beisen Kuranbek House of Journalists in Taldykorgan. There, he met with representatives of the regional media and gave a special interview in the studio of the "Jetisy" TV channel, - the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports. During the meeting, the regional head talked to local journalists and listened to their suggestions and wishes. He also got acquainted with the material and technical base of the regional media. Noting the role of media workers in the development of the region, the regional head said that this area would be provided with constant support.Let us recall that according to the results of last year, the Jetisy TV channel was recognized as the "Best Institution" for its active information work and was awarded a new studio. In addition, with the support of the regional leadership, the salaries of regional media workers have increased by 30% since the beginning of this year. During today's meeting, a decision was made to purchase a minibus for joint use by the Jetisy and Vestnik Zhetysu newspapers.During the meeting with journalists, the regional akim Beibit Isabayev briefly spoke about the main areas of development of the region.After the meeting, he gave an extensive interview to the heads of the regional media in the TV channel studio about the results of the socio-economic development of the region over the past year and future plans.In this regard, we would like to remind you that the regional akim's interview will be broadcast on the Jetisy TV channel on Sunday, February 16, at 8:00 PM. The interview will be rebroadcast on February 17 at 7:00 p.m. on the TV channel.Press service of the akim of Zhetysu regionPhotographer: Zhenis IskabaySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/937747

Today, a presentation of modern digital technologies introduced into museum services and expositions was held at the regional memorial museum of Hero of the Soviet Union A. Moldagulova. This large-scale event is timed to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Hero of the Soviet Union Aliya Moldagulova.The dioramas of the new exhibition use 3D-mapping, AR-technology, multimedia technology with VR-glasses, digital storytelling, artificial intelligence, and holograms. The image of Aliya in the holographic "3D animation" has a virtual promoter speaking in five languages, a relief map in 3D format, and a software-interactive sensory kiosk.The museum contains information and exhibits depicting the life and heroic path of the heroine, museum equipment, relatives and places of study, a sniper school and life on the front, institutions and schools named after Aliya, museums, poets, writers and researchers to whom she dedicated poems, monuments, and films.The regional governor Askhat Shakharov toured the re-exposed museum halls.The museum director Zhanar Maksutova, who introduced the work of the museum and the artifacts in it, said that there are currently more than 11 thousand exhibits here, and the main task in the future is to replenish the fund and further improve its services. According to her, the museum building was built in 1987. The museum, located on the first floor of a five-story residential building, was renovated last year, and the museum halls were re-exposed.The head of the region also spoke with students who visited the museum. He said that it is very important to educate young people in patriotism and glorify the names of heroes who sacrificed their lives for the country.“Today, we visited the museum of our Aliya apa and learned a lot about the heroic deeds and moral life of the hero. To you, the youth, I would like to say - glorify such heroes, who are symbols of immortal heroism, take as an example their heroism and life, and become patriots who love their homeland unconditionally. "Do not run away from fulfilling your military duties, work for the country," said Askhat Shakharov, wishing good luck to the participants of the "Mergen aru" competition from school-gymnasium No. 51 who came to the museum.It should be noted that more than 40 thousand people come to this center every year and participate in historical and educational events, heroic lessons, and lectures held there.This year, a number of events will be organized here to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the hero girl.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/937298

NUMBER OF DAYS The area of ​​land to be covered by sprinkler irrigation systems simulating natural rainfall in 202456 thousand hectaresSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/937815

As part of preparations for the 2025 flood season, the Kazsuchar branch in the Akmola region is carrying out work on the preparation of inert materials, clearing the ridges of dams and the territories of hydraulic structures from snow, as well as the preparation of equipment and special machinery.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/937822

First Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Bolat Bekniyaz met with students and schoolchildren as part of the republican festival "City of Working Professions". The Vice Minister spoke about the work being done to release water into the Aral Sea and Lake Balkhash, international agreements, and increase the status of water industry specialties.More than 10 thousand people work in the water industry in Kazakhstan. Last year, the salaries of about 7,000 specialists increased by an average of 25%.In 2024, more than 500 water industry employees improved their skills in specialized centers. This year, it is planned to improve the skills of about a thousand more workers. Of these, 105 specialists will go to China to exchange experience."The ministry has signed a memorandum of cooperation with 9 universities in our country. As a result, last year, 80 students underwent practical training at the branches of "Kazsuchar". This year, as part of the "Year of Working Professions", a new mortgage program "Nauryz Worker" was launched. Under this program, water industry specialists can also purchase housing at a preferential interest rate," said First Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Bolat Bekniyaz.The "City of Working Professions" festival, which is being held in the capital, will last until February 15. As part of the event, future applicants will be able to receive detailed information about working professions in the water industry and educational institutions of interest to them. Master classes, panel discussions, and a job fair will also be held.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/937825

A selector meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Head of Government Olzhas Bektenov, where the flood preparedness was discussed. The Akim of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov reported on the work being carried out in the region to prevent floods.According to the head of the region, preliminary assessment work shows that the current situation is developing according to last year's scenario. In this regard, previously built dams are being reconstructed and restored, the necessary funds have been provided. Material and technical reserves have been fully accumulated.- As part of the restoration of road infrastructure, 30 kilometers of roads have been repaired and 4 bridges have been restored at the expense of government reserve funds and the local budget. In addition, 13 cattle crossings have been built and water pipes have been installed in 49 previously flooded areas, the head of the region said.As part of flood control measures in the Atyrau region, work is underway to dredge the bottom of the Zhem River and the Kursai channel in Zhylyoi district (80.3 km out of 95 km have been completed), and 29 km of the planned 61 km of dams have been built. 41.9 km of dams are being strengthened in 9 rural districts and 5 settlements of the Kyzylkoga district. In the Inder district, the protective structures of the existing 34.5 km dam have been strengthened, and 105 km of dams have been built in Makhambet. This year, an additional 29.9 km of dams will be strengthened and 12.4 km of new dams will be built.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/937550

A pilot project has been launched in the Akmola region within the framework of the instruction of the Head of State to introduce a unified drone infrastructure.This project, entitled "Unified Drone Infrastructure", is aimed at increasing the transparency and efficiency of management of state and infrastructure projects. The system will allow to monitor the construction of schools and roads, monitor the condition of heating networks, identify violations in the field of subsoil use, and improve the quality of housing and communal services.At a meeting held at the regional akimat, the Akmola region's Department of Digitization and Archives, together with Kazakhtelecom JSC, presented the project to the regional akim. During the presentation, the possibilities of using unmanned aerial vehicles for operational monitoring and analysis were demonstrated.The regional akim supported this initiative and noted that drones will be used in the cities of Kokshetau and Koschy during the pilot phase. In addition, mobile drones will be used to inspect remote settlements."Digital technologies play an important role in the field of public administration." "Innovative solutions allow not only to improve the quality of services provided, but also to reduce potential risks. Akmola region is ready to become a pilot region in the implementation of such advanced projects," - said the regional governor Marat Akhmetzhanov. One of the main advantages of the project is remote monitoring of the condition of heating networks using a drone. This will allow you to identify heat losses and take timely measures to eliminate them. In addition, drones record violations of the law in the field of subsoil use and ensure compliance with environmental standards. "The use of modern technologies allows us to monitor the construction of social facilities - schools and roads - in real time." "This will ensure transparency of processes, increase efficiency and contribute to the prompt adoption of management decisions," - noted Magzhan Yerzhan, Head of the Digitization and Archives Department of the Akmola Region.As part of the project, Magzhan Yerzhan, Head of the Digitization and Archives Department of the Akmola Region, and Abylaikhan Ospanov, General Director of the Digital Business Division of Kazakhtelecom JSC, signed a memorandum of cooperation.It should be noted that the development of digital technologies and the use of modern monitoring tools are one of the priority areas of development in the region. If the pilot project "Unified Drone Infrastructure" is successfully implemented, it is planned to expand it throughout the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/937160

From March 24, 2025, changes to the rules for registering subscriber mobile devices will come into force. The new rules apply only to new devices imported into the country after 03/24/2025. Phones that already exist in the territory of Kazakhstan and are included in the Identification Codes Database (ICD) will automatically be included in the "white list" and will continue to operate without any restrictions.These innovations are aimed at further improving the registration system and combating fraud, protecting consumer rights and increasing the security of using mobile devices.Today, about 3.7 million devices with duplicate IMEI codes are registered in Kazakhstan. Their illegal import poses a significant economic and social problem. Such a mobile device market makes it difficult to control the legal circulation of devices, contributes to the increase in phone theft and creates unfair competition.In order to address these issues, new rules have been introduced to ensure an open and secure mobile device market.The main innovation is the verification procedure for mobile devicesIn accordance with the new rules, a special system checks the following parameters during registration:The authenticity of the device's IMEI codeThe absence of the IMEI code in the GSMA international database of stolen, blocked or lost devicesThe device was legally imported into the territory of KazakhstanNote: The changes apply only to devices newly imported into the territory of Kazakhstan. Existing mobile phones that are already included in the ICD database will automatically be included in the “white list” and will continue to work without any restrictions.What lists will appear?As a result of verification, mobile devices are divided into three categories:White list - devices that have successfully passed verification, they will be registered without any restrictions.Gray list - temporarily allowed devices. Their owners must confirm that the device was imported legally within 30 days.Black list - illegally imported, counterfeit or stolen devices. They will be blocked.How will this affect users?Phones that are already in use in Kazakhstan will continue to work without any restrictions. No additional action is required.Buyers of new devices after March 24, 2025 can check the IMEI code on the imei.rfs.gov.kz website before purchasing the device. The website is currently being updated in accordance with the new rules.Owners of devices on the “gray list” can use the device for 30 days. During this time, operators will notify the device via SMS about the need to verify the device. The message will contain a link to a special questionnaire that must be filled out.Owners of devices imported from abroad must indicate the date of crossing the border.If the user does not pass verification within 30 days, they can complete the verification process at any time by filling out the questionnaire using the link in the message.These measures give consumers confidence that they are purchasing legal and high-quality devices. Open conditions for fair competition will be created for business, and the state will strictly control imports, reducing the number of illegal phones and reducing the level of fraud.When will they come into force?The new rules will come into force 60 days after the date of official publication - on March 24, 2025.Citizens have no reason to worry - owners of officially registered devices do not need to take any additional actions. The Ministry will continue information work on the introduction of new rules.Source: Official website of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of KazakhstanBlocking illegal smartphones: How is IMEI verification carried out in Kazakhstan?Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/937485

Almaty region is taking a firm step towards strengthening its position as one of the leading tourist regions in the country. As part of the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Almaty Mountain Cluster for 2025–2029, large-scale changes are planned to improve infrastructure, update tourist routes and improve the quality of service. These measures will not only increase the tourist attractiveness of the region, but also open up new opportunities for the local population and give impetus to the development of small and medium-sized businesses.Turgen and Kaskelen - new centers of family tourismIn the initial stage of the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, priority was given to the development of the Kaskelen and Turgen gorges. Modern recreation areas, hiking trails and areas for family recreation will be built in these picturesque places. The development of these locations will not only increase the flow of tourists, but also support local entrepreneurs.Communication and Internet in mountain regionsIn order to increase the comfort and safety of tourists, communication networks will be laid in the Kaskelen and Turgen gorges. This will ensure stable mobile communication and access to high-speed Internet. This step will be very important for local residents and tourism businesses.27 new tourist routesThe mountain routes of Almaty region will now be more accessible and safe. As part of the comprehensive plan, 27 new routes with a total length of 143 km will be equipped. Special recreation areas will be located every 5 km, which will create comfortable conditions for hiking enthusiasts. These changes will increase the popularity of the region and open up new opportunities for the development of ecotourism.Roads and utility networks are the basis of tourismAn important part of the project is the construction of more than 26 km of new highways and the laying of electricity and water networks in mountain regions. This will not only create comfortable conditions for tourists, but also contribute to the development of business and give impetus to the economic growth of the region.Development of ski resortsPopular ski resorts in the Almaty region are being expanded. The complex modernization includes the Oi-Qaragai and Ak-Bulak resorts, where new trails will be built, Issyk-Kul will be improved, and the Arsha hotel will be built. These measures will make the region attractive for tourism all year round, increase the number of tourists, and create additional jobs.Large-scale expansion of Oi-QaragaiThe Oi-Qaragai resort is expecting a large-scale expansion: its area will increase from 105 hectares to 1,000 hectares. By 2028, the number of visitors to the resort is expected to increase from 300 thousand to 850 thousand people, and the total investment will amount to 83.2 billion tenge. This project will be an important stage in the development of mountain tourism and attracting new investors.Training of mountain guides and tour guidesTo improve the quality of services in the tourism sector, programs will be launched to train professional guides and tour guides. Local residents will also have the opportunity to master in-demand specialties and get a job in the hospitality industry.Long-term prospectsThe implementation of the comprehensive plan will lay a solid foundation for the long-term development of the region. Improved infrastructure, modernization of tourist facilities and attraction of investors will improve the quality of life of the local population and attract new travelers. Almaty region will become a center for active and family recreation, opening up new horizons for the development of tourism and business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/937456

Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Birzhanov announced the main news of the tax reform to entrepreneurs in the region.The main task for the government in introducing tax changes is to maintain a balance between budget revenues and business support.- Reducing the VAT threshold will expand the number of payers by about 200-300 thousand entities. The current simplified declaration system provides for annual income up to 180 million tenge, the number of employees up to 30 people and a rate of up to 2%. There was also a retail tax. It is planned to combine the two regimes into a single simplified declaration format, - said Yerzhan Birzhanov.Entrepreneurs noted that increasing VAT will increase the burden not only on business, but also on consumers. The Vice Minister assured that the interests of all parties will be taken into account in the final decision. A package of amendments will be submitted for consideration in the parliament.Press service of the Akim of the East Kazakhstan RegionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/937559

It has been snowing in the capital since morning. The city's municipal services are working in an enhanced mode around the clock, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.On the morning of February 13, 2,585 road workers and 1,245 units of special equipment were deployed to clear snow.On the night of February 13, more than 25 thousand cubic meters of snow were removed from the capital to snow dumps in 1,946 flights.Since the beginning of the winter season, more than 5.6 million cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city in 61,117 heavy truck flights.First of all, in accordance with the rules, places with very high traffic are cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, areas with medium traffic - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. are cleared.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow dumps in the city. They are equipped with a dump truck license plate reading system, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not to travel long distances if there is a storm warning.In the event of an emergency, please call "112."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/936997

The winners and prize-winners of the Asian Swimming Championship among schoolchildren, held in Bangkok (Thailand), returned to the country at the Astana International Airport, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The athletes were warmly welcomed by their parents, friends, fans, and the staff of the Children's and Youth Specialized Olympic Reserve Sports School No. 4 under the city's sports department.At this prestigious competition, the capital's athletes demonstrated a high level of preparation and achieved excellent results. Defending the honor of the country in the competition, which brought together the best young swimmers in Asia, the capital's swimmers once again proved the potential of Kazakhstan in swimming, winning 5 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals.“Today, we are very proud to welcome the athletes of our school. The Asian Swimming Championship is one of the largest and most prestigious swimming competitions on the continent. They demonstrated their skills and perseverance in this competition and deservedly defeated their opponents. This is the result of their hard work and the professional work of the coaches. Each medal is the result of tremendous work, this is a great achievement for our school and for Astana sports in general,” said Yerbol Orynbayuly, head of the Children's and Youth Specialized Olympic Reserve Sports School No. 4.It should be noted that the swimmer who stood out among the capital's athletes is Khanzada Nurlybekova. She showed excellent results at several distances and took 2nd place overall. During the competition, she scored 259 points and became the owner of the “Best Athlete” Cup.It should be noted that more than 1,500 athletes from 18 Asian countries participated in this year's competition, where young talents competed against each other. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/937178

In Astana, primary school students in the second shift will study online due to the worsening weather, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.“On February 13, 2025, due to adverse weather conditions, students in grades 0-4 of the second shift will be transferred to a distance learning format,” the Department of Education said in a statement.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/937179

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, “Kazakhstan should become a territory of mass digitization and accelerated development of artificial intelligence. This is our strategic task,” and instructed the Government to fully develop digitization. Within the framework of these main tasks, the Ministry of Justice is implementing the “Digital Justice” project portfolio. It is aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of services, while saving citizens’ financial and time costs, including measures to use artificial intelligence. This was stated by Arman Akylbay, Head of the Department of Justice of Astana, at a briefing in the Communications Service, the official website of the city administration reports.Currently, a unified information system for legal aid is operating - “E-ZanKomegi”. This system is designed to provide qualified legal assistance to the population online.This system is aimed at ensuring and facilitating citizens’ access to qualified legal assistance with the participation of lawyers and legal consultants.“Currently, a consulting service has been launched, where operators provide advice around the clock. To get advice, you need to select the appropriate section on the “EGov.KZ” portal and leave a request for service.Also, the possibility of providing legal advice is being considered through the “Zan Komegi” information system. Such legal advice is provided by lawyers and legal advisors. In addition, a chat bot with artificial intelligence elements for providing legal advice has been developed and is being tested in the experimental environment of the “Zan Komegi” mobile application,” said Arman AkylbayIn order to introduce artificial intelligence, the ministry has created a working group together with IT organizations. ZAN BAR, IPRAV, QarMU, KazNTU, KazNU and other organizations are participating in it.In Astana, 102,142 notarial acts were executed in 2023-2024 without visiting a notary.Now citizens can receive these services online via video call without visiting a notary.All ready-made documents are displayed in the “Digital Documents” service on the “E.Gov.kz” portal.Client identification is carried out using biometric means, which made it possible to avoid the risks of misidentifying people with similar external signs.For information security purposes, additional two-factor authentication has been introduced - verification via SMS code and EDS (electronic digital signature).The Ministry of Justice, together with the Notary Chamber, has transferred a number of notarial services, such as powers of attorney, advice, spouses' agreements and applications for the absence of marriage, to the online format replaced.In August 2024, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Republican Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan, launched the pilot project “Board of Justice Robot”.The “Digital Bailiff” has a number of advantages:- since all actions are performed automatically, it is exempt from the costs of paying for personal security services and their visits;- Up to 20 MCI after the initiation of proceedings, the Robot sends a message to the debtor with detailed information about the simplified proceedings through several channels (1. SMS message from 1414, 2. Push notification in the EGov Mobile application).- unlike the JSO, the robot blocks only 1 bank account within the amount of the debtor, while the JSO blocks all accounts;- for the convenience of citizens, there is an opportunity to pay the debt online. This includes the automatic lifting of all security measures (arrests). Thus, the human factor is completely eliminated;- this project does not require interaction with bailiffs. All actions are carried out online. It is not necessary to present receipts and other supporting documents to terminate proceedings and lift bans. In addition to digitizing the field of enforcement proceedings, the project has allowed citizens to save about 5 billion tenge annually."Previously, in case of failure to repay debts on time, citizens were forced to pay a private bailiff up to 25% for his services. According to statistics, from the moment the Digital Bailiff was launched to the present day, 1,555 simplified proceedings have been initiated in Astana based on court decisions for the amount of 73,080,358 tenge.23,780 simplified enforcement proceedings have been initiated based on decisions of authorized bodies for the amount of 466,139,097 tenge. "In total, 25,335 simplified enforcement proceedings were initiated for the amount of 539,219,455 tenge," the speaker concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/937189

The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiev, and the Vice Minister of National Economy, Azamat Amrin, discussed with business representatives the Government's proposals on establishing differentiated VAT rates as part of the tax reform.The meeting was organized with the support of the Atameken NCE, and was attended by more than 150 representatives of business, associations, public and industry associations. Among them were representatives of the Kazakhstan Association of Tax Consultants, the Self-Regulating Public Catering Organization, members of the regional councils of the Astana Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the committees of the processing and pharmaceutical, medical industries, the Atameken NCE, the Alageum Electric group of companies, the Petro Mining Association, and others.“The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasized that the tax system should be balanced. This was a clear instruction. It should take into account the interests of business and the state. Today we have gathered to discuss one of the main issues, which concerns value-added tax. We hold many meetings in the regions with the participation of representatives of the Ministries of Economy, Finance, and the Atameken Chamber. The work is extensive and comprehensive. All proposals received at our address are listened to. We will form a single position, because the Tax Code should be very simple, understandable, and specific,” Madi Takiev noted. VAT is one of the main sources of budget replenishment. Increasing and differentiating the VAT rate will reduce the budget’s dependence on variable oil revenues and finance priority state projects. In turn, Vice Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin outlined the Government’s proposals for establishing differentiated VAT rates as part of the tax reform. “We propose to consider the following mechanism: a general fixed VAT rate of 16%, complete exemption of agricultural producers from VAT, and for a number of industries – an intermediate rate of 10%. Thus, the differentiation of rates proposed by the Government: 16%, 10%, 0% and exemption",— explained Azamat Amrin.It was noted that currently in the agricultural sector, farms do not pay VAT, and legal entities pay only 30% of the taxes due to the existing benefits to the budget. Under the new mechanisms, none of them will pay VAT. This will make Kazakhstani agricultural products (potatoes, tomatoes, onions, etc.) more competitive. The types of industries in which the 10% rate will apply are still being discussed with business.The meeting also made proposals for reviewing the simplified declaration and retail tax regime, the essence of which is to maintain the income threshold at 600 thousand MCI (2 billion 359 million tenge) per year. The main change is to implement this regime only in the B2C segment (retail trade). It was proposed to remove the restriction on the number of employees. If the entrepreneur's income from sales exceeds 100 million tenge per year, it is possible to reduce taxable income by the amount of the wage fund (wage payment fund). Thus, the limit of 100 million tenge will provide an incentive to justify wages. At the same time, the 4% retail tax rate (with the possibility of a 50% reduction by maslikhats) will be maintained.It is expected that tax revenues to the country's budget will increase by 4-5 trillion tenge annually during the implementation of the tax reform. These funds will help reduce dependence on the National Fund; reduce the level of state debt and direct additional resources to credit investment projects, strengthen development institutions, and modernize the housing and communal services, heat and energy systems of Astana city. According to the Kazhydromet RSE of the Astana city, a tornado will occur in Astana on February 13. The wind will blow from the southwest, with a force of 15-20, with a daytime gust of 23-28 m/s. In this regard, the capital's Emergency Situations Department has issued an appeal on safety rules, the city administration's official website reports.Due to adverse weather conditions, the Astana City Emergency Situations Department recommends that citizens follow safety measures to avoid injury during strong winds and storms:- Take precautions in the winter. Follow storm warnings and avoid long journeys in case of worsening weather conditions.- Do not travel by private vehicle. If necessary, use public transport and plan your route in advance.- Be careful on the street. Snowstorms and wind can make it difficult to see, and roads can be slippery. Wear warm clothes and non-slip shoes.- Check the heating system. Make sure that the heating in your home is working properly and there is enough fuel.- Do not stay on the street for a long time - frost and wind can cause frostbite.In case of emergency, call "101" and "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/937283