The development of education, the creation of full–fledged conditions for the development of students' abilities, increasing interest in science, including artificial intelligence, is a priority of the Kostanay region's policy.Over the past three years, 23 educational facilities have been built in the region, and 5.5 billion tenge has been allocated to strengthen the material and technical base.        Special attention is paid to creating comfortable learning and upbringing conditions, starting from the foundation - the preschool level, which determines the further development of a person. Today, there are 486 preschool organizations in the region, of which 174 kindergartens with coverage of more than 23 thousand children, including 61 private kindergartens. There are also 312 mini-centers, where almost 5,000 children study. Preschool education coverage for children aged 2-6 is 92.4%.        Over the past 2 years, significant steps have been taken to increase enrollment: new kindergartens and groups for 1,717 places have been opened. This work continues.The focus is on the quality of education in schools and the creation of a comfortable, safe environment.7 new schools with 4,860 places have been built and put into operation in Kostanay region. The schools fully comply with modern standards and requirements, 5 of them were opened as part of the Keleshek Mektepteri National Project.These are modern schools with innovative equipment in the spirit of global trends, thoughtful equipment and design. Each of them is equipped with subject rooms and laboratories, they create the best conditions for the development of our students' talents and research ideas.        4 more schools will be put into operation by the end of the year.In order to improve the quality of education, the republican project "Auyl mektebi – sapa alany" is being implemented, covering 21 basic and 63 attached rural schools. Within its framework, from 2022 to 2024, with the support of the Public Foundation "Kazakhstan Khalkyna", 12 schools received modern equipment worth 3 billion tenge. Each of them has 25 specialized classrooms, including STEM labs, robotics and natural sciences classrooms, renovated libraries, art classrooms, and TV studios. This year, the modernization will affect 7 more schools.In parallel, the material and technical base of the attached schools was updated: 106 classrooms were repaired for the amount of 1.3 billion tenge. This opens up completely new opportunities for rural schoolchildren, fulfilling the task set by the Head of State to reduce the gap between urban and rural areas.        Such investments in the future are yielding results. First of all, these are victories in intellectual competitions.        In the 2024-2025 academic year, our students won 9 prizes at international Olympiads and competitions, 26 at the Republican Olympiad for Rural Schools (3rd team place) and 23 medals at the Republican Olympiad in subjects.        5 schools of the region entered the TOP 100 of Kazakhstan: lyceum "Bilim-Innovation", lyceum school No. 2 in Kostanay, gymnasium school No. 10 inRudny, specialized boarding school named after I. Altynsarin, lyceum school of information technology "Ozat".There were 16 prizes in the scientific project competition, and 4 medals in international scientific competitions.        The success of our children is the result not only of high—quality education, but also of systematic educational work.        So, starting from the new school year, educational work will be carried out according to the "Adal Azamat" program. Working with parents plays an important role in the formation of the school-family-society triad: there are 399 Educational Support Centers.A lot is being done in the field of education to support families. One of the important tasks is to provide children with high-quality hot meals. It should be recalled that on the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, all primary school students, which currently number 45,019 in the region, should be provided with free meals.Also, 7,222 pupils of grades 5-11 are provided with hot meals from the Universal Education Fund.  5.2 billion tenge has been allocated from the regional budget for these purposes.To ensure the clarity and transparency of the organization of free and discounted meals, 123 schools have a Social Wallet system, and 305 schools with fewer than 700 students have a Business Wallet service.More than 3.5 thousand schoolchildren will be covered by inclusive support in secondary schools in the region in the new academic year.The network of inclusion support rooms and psychological and pedagogical correction rooms is systematically expanding, currently there are 41 of them. Before the start of the new school year, new inclusion support rooms were opened at secondary school No. 1 and kindergarten No. 2 in Rudny. The next step is to open a KPI in Sarykolsky, Mendykarinsky, and Naurzumsky districts, which will allow them to receive high-quality correctional support on the ground in their regions. The Year of Working Professions has given a special impetus to the introduction of the ideology of "Man of Work".  An important stage in its formation is technical and vocational education. Today, 21,694 students study at 33 colleges, 87% of them are state—commissioned. During the period of large-scale development of the industrial cluster, specialists are trained according to the advanced staffing model.In recent years, 21 new specialties have been opened for factories and investment projects under construction, and 14 more are at the licensing stage.Special attention is paid to targeted training commissioned by enterprises: in three years, the number of students has almost doubled (from 687 to 1,237).Today, cooperation agreements have been signed with 853 enterprises, including such leading companies as KamLitKZ LLP, SaryarkaAvtoProm LLP, Agromashholding KZ JSC, Bayan Sulu JSC, SSGPO JSC, ERG Service LLP, Kostanay Minerals JSC and many others. The number of mentor companies has grown to 250.Dual education is developing — it covers over 7 thousand students. The employment rate of graduates is 91%, which is 10% higher than the national level.Students' achievements confirm the effectiveness of the system. So, last academic year, 8 students entered the TOP 100 of the country, which is one of the best indicators by region, 5 won medals at the national level. At the regional level, the list of competencies has been expanded to 60 areas.Among the winners of this year's international championship is Gleb Saulenko, who won a medallion for professionalism at EuroSkills 2025 in Denmark. Thus, in the field of education, the region is constantly working on the development of human capital, which focuses on the student and the formation of his personality as a true citizen of our Homeland.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1080686?lang=kk

The President heard a report on the socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Karaganda region.According to Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, there is a positive trend in all key indicators. In 8 months, the region produced industrial products worth 3.2 trillion tenge, an increase of 7%. The share of the manufacturing industry in the gross regional product is growing. Production volumes in metallurgy, mechanical engineering, agriculture, light industry and food industry have increased.644.7 billion tenge of investments were attracted to the fixed capital, with an increase of 11.1%. This year, the region plans to implement 29 investment projects worth 195 billion tenge with the creation of more than 2,700 new jobs. By 2030, a pool of 120 investment projects worth 4.5 trillion tenge has been formed, the implementation of which will create 20,000 new jobs.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was informed about the work to reduce the dependence of the food market on imports. Major projects are being implemented in agriculture. In particular, the construction of two dairy farms in the coming years will completely cover the region's demand for milk.The Head of State was provided with information about the activities of Qarmet JSC. Over 8 months, the company has invested 110 billion tenge in the modernization of the enterprise. The production of cast iron increased by 6%, steel – by 6.9%, rolled products – by 5%. A number of major projects are being implemented at the metallurgical plant: the construction of a foundry and rolling complex, new coke batteries, and a rolling mill. Qarmet is gradually switching to natural gas, while the first stage of gasification has already been completed. In addition, the positive dynamics of the mines is noted: coal production increased by 15%. Measures aimed at strengthening occupational safety are being implemented.Following the meeting, the President gave a number of instructions aimed at further socio-economic development of the region and improving the welfare of the population. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to take special control over the issues of stable heat supply to cities and towns, as well as ensuring industrial safety at the enterprises of Qarmet JSC.akorda.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1080252?lang=kk

An application for tourists has been launched in Karaganda region qazeli.kz The digital service combines hotel and holiday home bookings, offers from tour guides and travel agencies. Everything is convenient and transparent. In one click, you can choose a route, reserve accommodation or an excursion and get reliable information about the tourist sites of the region.The development was presented at a briefing on the site of the Regional Communications Service.The initiators of the IT project received support several years ago – a grant from the akim of the region.- We have started developing a platform that will make tourism in Kazakhstan accessible in one click. The system is easy to use, convenient for booking and secure for payment. The main thing is that both users and travel agents get the real picture so that everyone can enjoy and enjoy traveling in Kazakhstan, said Rustam Bikbaev, the director of LLP "R-TOUR.KZ".According to him, artificial intelligence was used in the development of the application, which analyzed more than 50 international travel sites and helped identify optimal solutions for family trips.- Many people face the problem that when booking a room, the cost of children's accommodation is calculated incorrectly. We have made three age categories to reduce the price and take into account the actual occupancy of rooms. This approach is beneficial to users and opens up a new 2+2 segment with recalculation specifically for children," said Rustam Bikbayev.Through the service, it is planned to promote the unique routes of the region, as well as the existing tourist clusters of Balkhash and Karkaralinsk.- Digitalization of tourism is no longer a trend, but a necessity. The region has developed a virtual round-the-clock chatbot with artificial intelligence on the WhatsApp platform. The digital tool helps tourists get up-to-date information about attractions, routes, accommodation, meals, and safety regulations. Today we face the task of creating an ecosystem of digital tourism, where technology will serve people, and not the other way around. Coordinated work is important in this process - government, business, the IT sector and, of course, the travelers themselves," said Irina Lyubarskaya, Head of the Tourism Department.She noted that Kazakhstan has already implemented national digital solutions: the portal Kazakhstan.travel It works in eight languages, and the eQonaq platform simplifies the registration of guests and makes the tourist flow transparent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1080319?lang=kk

Today, at the direction of the regional akim, Deputy Akim Bakhyt Zhakhanov inspected the city's preparations for the heating season.Preparations for the upcoming important campaign are proceeding in accordance with the approved action plan.At the Kyzylorda Combined Heat and Power Plant, modernization of one generator and four power transformers has been completed. Ten steam boilers and 20 independent boilers have also been repaired.Six projects are being implemented to modernize the network in Kyzylorda. The work will be fully completed before the start of the heating season, providing more than 81,000 residents with a stable heat supply.To date, 909 multi-story residential buildings and 1,079 social facilities connected to the centralized heating system are fully operational. The upcoming season will require 139,000 tons of coal, of which 117,000 tons are earmarked for household needs and 22,000 tons for social facilities. Regional operators are working to build up coal reserves in accordance with the approved schedule.Overall, preparations for the heating season are under constant supervision by the regional Akimat. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1079557?lang=kk

On April 28-29, 2025, at the 13th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the parties agreed to finalize and sign the Agreement on Transit Trade between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan during the visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 2025.The draft Agreement lays the foundation for transport and logistics procedures, where both parties commit to providing each other with transit trade opportunities along pre-agreed routes and strengthening economic cooperation within the framework of customs administration between the countries.In this regard, the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed a draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On the signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on Transit Trade."The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has published a draft resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On signing the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on transit trade”. From October 2, 2025 to October 17, 2025, a public discussion of this draft will be held on the Open NPA portal (link https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15610503 ).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1079573?lang=kk

This year, 29 new production facilities are being opened in the Karaganda region. Major projects include plants for the production of steel pipes, aluminum radiators, ferroalloys, as well as new facilities in mechanical engineering. Thanks to this, more than two thousand people will get jobs.The head of the region, Ermaganbet Bulekpayev, reported to the deputies at the session of the regional maslikhat and told how the tasks set by the President are being implemented.- In the 2025 Message, the President emphasized that the country needs to develop the manufacturing industry and give the industry a new impetus. This priority is already being implemented in our field. The share of the manufacturing industry in the total volume is 76%. Mechanical engineering has also grown, the production volume of which for 8 months of 2025 amounted to 312.5 billion tenge, which is 10.5% more than in the same period last year. At the same time, the share of mechanical engineering in the manufacturing industry reached 13%. Thanks to the development of mechanical engineering in the Saran industrial zone, we managed to bring Saran out of the status of a single-industry town, creating new jobs and diversifying the economy," said the governor of the region. The region's industry has grown by 7% in eight months. Almost 645 billion tenge of investments were attracted, which is 11% more than a year ago.The unemployment rate in the region remains one of the lowest in the country, at about 4%.Active housing construction continues – 351 thousand square meters have been commissioned in eight months. By the end of the year, 1,330 waiting listers will receive apartments.New water supply networks are being built in villages and towns, gasification is being expanded and roads are being repaired. This year, the issue of clean drinking water should be fully resolved in the region. Special attention is also paid to the social sphere. More than half of the regional budget is allocated to medicine, education and assistance to those in need. This year, five new kindergartens have already been opened in the region and six schools have been built. In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State on the modernization of rural healthcare, 65 facilities have been built, and 27 more will be commissioned.- We see the result of our joint work. Both industry, agriculture, and the social sphere are showing growth. The President set the task to ensure economic growth of at least 7%. We set a goal to achieve even more," emphasized Ermaganbet Bulekpayev.The deputies accepted the akim's report and gave a positive assessment of the work of the local executive authorities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1079380?lang=kk

In the large hall of the Youth Palace, a thousand teachers from all over the region excitedly accepted congratulations on their professional holiday.Many warm words and sincere wishes were expressed to teachers, educators, college instructors and masters, and teachers of special and supplementary education in the region.Kumar Aksakalov, Akim of the Kostanay Region, emphasized the importance of the teaching profession in his congratulatory address: “The government pays special attention to the development of education. Over the past three years, 23 educational facilities have been built in the region, and 5.5 billion tenge has been allocated to strengthen the material and technical infrastructure. Every year, our schools open modern subject classrooms and STEM labs, creating comprehensive conditions for developing students' abilities and fostering interest in science, including the use of artificial intelligence. The strength of a modern school lies not only in technology, but, above all, in the hearts of teachers.”Student victories are the most precious reward for a talented teacher. The region has won nine prizes in international intellectual competitions. Our students took third place in the team competition at the Republican Olympiad for rural schools, winning 26 medals.Young researchers also demonstrated excellent results, winning 16 prizes in the scientific project competition and four medals in international scientific competitions.The regional akim also congratulated teachers on Vocational and Technical Education Day, which is celebrated in our country on October 2nd this year, especially during the Year of Working Professions.Many warm words were also addressed to veteran teachers, who received a standing ovation from the audience.Kumar Aksakalov awarded teachers in the region who have achieved significant results in their professional skills. Fifteen teachers were recognized for their achievements with the "Y.Altynsarin" badge, five received the "Honored Worker of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan" badge, and five were awarded the "Yenbek Ardageri" medal. Twenty teachers received certificates from the regional akim.The regional akim presented Aigul Dankenova, a Kazakh language and literature teacher at Secondary School No. 17 in Kostanay, with the Ibrai Altynsarin badge. "Being a teacher is a great calling. Such high recognition for my achievements will be the foundation for future victories," she shared. "I want to thank my family, colleagues, and students for their constant support, which inspires me and gives me the desire to learn new things."A total of 49 teachers will be awarded medals and badges in the region ahead of the holiday, and another 194 will receive certificates and letters of gratitude at the national and regional levels.A festive concert featuring the region's best artists and groups provided a wonderful ending to the celebration and gave the audience many pleasant moments.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1079278?lang=kk

At a meeting chaired by Regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, the organization of the Kazakhstan Cup final and the opening ceremony of the new 11,000-seat stadium were discussed. The meeting was attended by heads of regional departments and relevant agencies, as well as Bakhytzhan Pazylkhayyr, head of the Directorate for Professional Club Competitions of the Kazakhstan Football Federation.The regional akim gave a number of instructions to the heads of responsible areas.«During the opening ceremony of the new stadium, it is necessary to ensure an uninterrupted and stable power supply, check the power lines in advance, and prepare backup power sources for a rapid response in the event of an emergency.An ambulance service must be organized on duty. Measures must be taken to ensure public order and safety, strengthen patrol services, regulate traffic, and be prepared for a rapid response.The number of police officers in the area where the event is taking place should be increased to ensure public order among fans.The stability of the socio-political situation is of utmost importance to us. The regional emergency department must thoroughly survey the stadium area and prevent any incidents or emergencies. Firefighting equipment must be on full alert.Furthermore, sanitary and epidemiological requirements must be observed at the final match venue. Particularly strict control must be exercised over the cleanliness of food service areas and retail outlets, - said Nurlybek Mashbekovich.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1079057?lang=kk

Following a meeting to discuss preparations for the opening of the new stadium, Regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, along with Bakhytzhan Pazylkhayyr, Director of Competitions for the Kazakhstan Football Federation, visited the Central Stadium and gave instructions to the responsible officials.The Central Stadium in Kyzylorda, designed for 11,000 seats, is expected to open in the coming days. The new facility meets international standards and UEFA requirements and is equipped with the latest modern equipment.The total area of the sports facility is 20,000 square meters. In addition to the football pitch, it includes facilities for boxing, three types of wrestling (judo, Greco-Roman, and freestyle), fitness, artistic gymnastics, taekwondo, and weightlifting. All the necessary conditions have been created to ensure high-quality customer service year-round.The three-story building has the following layout: the ground floor houses training halls, the second floor houses administrative offices, and the third floor houses rooms for athletes and halls for large meetings.The stadium is ready to host large-scale international games. On the eve of the opening ceremony, the new stadium's football pitch underwent FIFA testing and received the highest category QUALITY PRO certificate.Today, the final Cup was presented to city residents at the Arai City Mall shopping center. Residents of the region will be able to see the trophy at the shopping center until October 4.The Kyzylorda Arena multi-sports complex is also under construction in the regional capital. It will include a 50-meter Olympic-standard swimming pool, a 2,500-seat arena suitable for hosting World and Asian Championships, and training facilities for Olympic sports. Construction is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.Regarding the extensive work undertaken to develop sports in the region, it is worth noting that 20 sports complexes have opened over the past three years. Six more sports complexes will be commissioned under the «Auyl – El Besigi» program. A sports and fitness complex for people with disabilities is being built with the support of the «Kazakhstan Halkyna» foundation at a cost of 2.9 billion tenge. This year, new sports complexes opened in the Shieli and Zhalagash districts with the foundation's support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1079134?lang=kk

In honor of the International Day of Elders, celebrated on October 1, veterans of the region toured production and infrastructure projects, as well as the operation of existing facilities.First, they visited the «Syr Zhuldyzdary» Creative and Innovative Academy. This modern center can accommodate 500 students at a time, and up to 3,000 per day. It features a swimming pool, fitness and gymnastics rooms, table tennis, martial arts, and board game rooms. Additionally, there are classrooms for painting, drawing, arts and crafts, robotics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, 3D modeling, eSports, and mathematics.The next facility was the bakery, confectionery, and pasta production complex of «Kyzylorda-Nan» LLP. Three production facilities are currently operational, and a cookie production facility will soon begin operations. Thirty percent of products are sold through the company's own retail network, with the remainder supplied to the city and rural areas. Five hectares of land have been allocated for the project, and the necessary infrastructure has been installed. The interest rate on the 1.2 billion tenge preferential loan received from Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan is subsidized by the state. Currently, 120 people work here, and in the future, that number will increase to 150.The veterans then toured the construction of a new combined heat and power plant. The 240 MW facility is being built as part of a joint project with the Turkish company «Aksa Energy». Equipment from General Electric (USA), Doosan Skoda (Czech Republic), AC BOILERS (Italy), and Mimsan (Turkey) has been delivered to the plant. Eighty percent of the construction work has been completed, with a gas distribution station and 45 kilometers of gas pipeline already built. The first gas turbine and two steam boilers will be commissioned this year, with the remainder to be commissioned in 2026.Veterans also inspected the reconstruction work at the city's culture and recreation park and the Presidential Park. They visited the new municipal market, the «Kyzylorda SAZ-M» brick factory, the new building of the music college, the physics and mathematics boarding school, and a new 11,000-seat stadium.In honor of the holiday, a celebratory event was held, bringing together veterans from the city and districts. Regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev congratulated the older generation and women on this significant holiday, expressing his best wishes.«Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich said: «A priority task for improving the well-being of citizens is improving the pension system. It is important to encourage veterans' contribution to society. The average life expectancy of the population has exceeded 75 years, which is an achievement of social policy».In our region, large-scale efforts are underway to provide comprehensive social support for the elderly and improve the quality of healthcare. Over the past three years, the amount of one-time social assistance paid annually has increased from 1.5 million tenge to 5 million tenge for veterans of the Great Patriotic War, and from 90,000 to 196,000 tenge for those with equal status and home front workers. This year, approximately 1,700 veterans received one-time social assistance totaling 322 million tenge. The «Syr Meyіrіmі» project has been implemented in the region for several years. As part of the project, 225 lonely elderly people, people with disabilities, and low-income families in need of assistance are provided with lunch.The Kazakh people say: «Qarty bar uidin qazynasy bar». This is a clear manifestation of the nation's centuries-old respect. Your wisdom and life experience are a beacon guiding us, future generations. "The role of our esteemed veterans in maintaining peace and unity in the country and in upholding the nation's high spirit is especially significant.On this significant holiday, I wish you all good health, prosperity for your families, happiness, and abundance», - said Nurlybek Mashbekovich.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1078158?lang=kk

Last weekend, 92 agricultural fairs were held across the country's regions. Over 1,000 agricultural producers and suppliers participated. The focus was on selling beef at below-market prices, as well as expanding the product range to include vegetables, dairy products, and other seasonal agricultural produce.The largest volume of beef sales was recorded in the Karaganda region, where over 52 tons of meat were sold. Astana and Almaty also saw brisk trade: 45.5 tons were sold in Astana, and 35 tons in Almaty. In Astana, beef prices ranged from 3,200 to 3,500 tenge, while in Almaty the average price was 3,150 tenge, 5% below market value. The fairs were highly popular in both cities: approximately 40,000 people attended in Astana and over 30,000 in Almaty.In the Aktobe region, 25 tons of beef were sold at a stable price of 2,700 tenge per kilogram, almost 8% below the market average. In the Kostanay region, approximately 11 tons of meat were sold, and the price was also below the average at 2,925 tenge. In Shymkent, 6.2 tons of beef were sold at an average price of 3,400 tenge per kilogram.In several regions, beef prices were significantly below market prices. For example, in the Pavlodar region, the average price was 2,400 tenge, 24% below the official price. In the Kyzylorda and Turkestan regions, the price remained at 2,500 tenge, deviating from the market price by 18% and 13%, respectively. In the Akmola region, a decrease of over 13% was also recorded, with 1.1 tons of meat sold.The eastern regions showed moderate sales volumes. About 1 ton of beef was sold in the East Kazakhstan region, and 0.6 tonnes in the North Kazakhstan region, with prices in both regions 10-14% below market prices. In Mangystau and Atyrau, sales volumes were less than 1 tonne, but the fairs were well attended. In Aktau, for example, over 30,000 people attended the event.Fairs were also held in regional capitals and rural areas of the Zhambyl, Abay, Zhetysu, Ulytau, and Almaty regions. In most of them, in addition to meat, vegetables, dairy products, honey, and other locally produced products were actively offered. In the Zhambyl region, over 30 tonnes of melons, potatoes, and feed were also sold.In total, over 203 tonnes of beef were sold throughout the republic during the week. The average price was 3,085 tenge per kilogram, 3.9% lower than the level recorded by the Bureau of National Statistics. According to preliminary estimates, the total number of fair visitors was over 190,000.The fairs will continue to be organized and held in the fall. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the akimats, plans to expand the geography of the events and further maintain prices for socially important food products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1077738?lang=kk

QazTrade JSC, together with the Ministry of Trade and Integration of Kazakhstan and the International Trade Centre, held a webinar on the topic "EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Webinar: Compliance and Trade Implications for Aluminum and Priority Sectors in Kazakhstan’’. The event was organized within the framework of the EU-funded Ready4Trade Central Asia project.According to the European Commission (2024), imports from Kazakhstan into the EU are concentrated in six categories of goods that may be particularly sensitive to CBAM.Fuels and mineral products. In 2024, imports to the EU amounted to 31.8 billion euros, accounting for more than 95% of total supplies. Growth compared to the previous year reached 11.6%. Kazakhstan remains an important supplier of energy resources, and this category is the most exposed to the EU’s climate policy.Non-ferrous metals, including aluminum. In 2024, supplies amounted to 410 million euros, or 1.2% of imports, but volumes fell sharply by almost 40%. Aluminum is one of the most vulnerable positions and is already sensitive to CBAM requirements.Iron and steel. Exports to the EU in 2024 totaled 204 million euros, or 0.6% of imports, down by 27.1%. This sector falls directly under CBAM regulation and will be among the first to feel the impact of the new rules.Chemical products. Imports to the EU reached 667 million euros, or 2% of the total, showing growth of 26.5%. The sector demonstrates positive dynamics but may also fall under regulation.Other semi-manufactures. In 2024, supplies reached 95 million euros, or 0.3% of imports, with a 38.5% decline in volume. This underlines the sensitivity of this segment to changing trade rules.Machinery and transport equipment. Imports of this category amounted to 60 million euros, or 0.2% of imports, with a decline of 11.5%. Despite its small share, the sector may also be indirectly affected by CBAM, given its carbon intensity.Opening the webinar, Nurlan Kulbatyrov, Deputy Director General of QazTrade, emphasized that adaptation to CBAM requirements is an urgent task. He noted that the new rules could serve as a stimulus for modernizing production and strengthening Kazakhstan’s position as a reliable supplier to the European market.The European Union remains Kazakhstan’s largest trading partner, accounting for 37% of the country’s total exports in 2024. The sectors most sensitive to CBAM requirements are aluminum, fertilizers, and iron. In 2024, aluminum exports amounted to 662 million USD, of which more than 225 million USD went to EU markets. These figures confirm that the EU is a strategic destination for Kazakhstan’s exports.In addition, 17% of fertilizers, worth about 40 million USD, were exported to the EU, highlighting once again the importance of this market. As for iron, only 6.2% of total exports were shipped to the EU.In turn, Fabiana Fong (ITC) presented an overview of EU trade and climate policy, explaining how CBAM is embedded in the regulatory system.The special value of the webinar lay in its practical focus. Participants received concrete guidance on what steps exporters need to take to operate under the new mechanism. This made the event particularly valuable for industrial enterprises that will soon face CBAM in practice.In particular, Wojciech Zalewski, Senior Manager at EY Consulting, provided a practical guide to CBAM compliance in the aluminum and steel industries, covering emissions accounting and reporting, data verification, and interaction between exporters and EU importers.Discussions during the sessions sparked lively interest. Company representatives asked questions on practical aspects of emissions monitoring, registration in the CBAM Registry, reporting procedures and the purchase of carbon certificates. This confirmed the high relevance of the topic and the need for further work to prepare businesses for new trading conditions.In addition, Professor Joost Pauwelyn of the Geneva Graduate Institute emphasized that CBAM could become a catalyst for the development of Kazakhstan’s own green standards. Marios Tokas, senior researcher at the University of Copenhagen, highlighted the interconnection of CBAM with other EU environmental initiatives and stressed the importance of regulatory convergence.The webinar saw active participation from leading industrial companies, including Qarmet JSC and Eurasian Resources Group (ERG). From the government side, key institutions shaping climate and industrial policy were represented: the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Industry and Construction, and the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance.It should be recalled that earlier, QazTrade together with the OECD prepared a Guide on Best Practices and International Experience for Industrial Exporters in Hard to Abate Sectors in Kazakhstan, which contains recommendations for the government and business on adapting to CBAM, introducing low-carbon technologies, and reducing production energy intensity. The document provides examples of international best practice and can serve as a reference for enterprises during the transition period. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1077893?lang=kk

Yerlan Tasmagambetov from Karaganda won a bronze medal at the Trampoline Gymnastics World Cup. The competition was held in Bulgaria, in the city of Varna.In total, the national team consisted of three Karaganda residents – the duo Danil Musabaev and Nikita Tumakov, as well as Yerlan Tasmagambetov, who performed in a pair with an athlete from Pavlodar Victoria Butolina.According to the results of the competition, the duet of Tasmagambetov and Butolina was awarded the third place.– Musabayev and Tumakov were a little unlucky this time, they returned without medals. But just recently, at the World Cup in Germany, they won gold. Of course, these achievements are very inspiring for young athletes and help them reach new heights. We have set the bar for a long time: we have repeatedly become prize-winners and champions of large and prestigious competitions. Kazakhstan is competitive in trampoline gymnastics, we are known and recognized in the world, and Yerlan Tasmagambetov's medal at this Cup is another confirmation of this," says Honored Coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sergey Vertyankin. Karaganda athletes will have an active end to the year. Now our trampolinists represent Kazakhstan at the CIS Games, which are held from September 29 to October 4. Then Yerlan Tasmagambetov, Danil Musabayev and Nikita Tumakov will travel to Spain, where the World Cup will be held.– Of course, we are going for medals and we believe in victory. Our athletes have every chance: successful combinations, good preparation, and physical fitness. So let's cheer for them! – says the coach. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1077432?lang=kk

As of September 1, 2025, there are 69,222 small and medium-sized businesses (hereinafter referred to as SMEs) operating in the region, which is 105.9% of the 2024 level (September 1, 2024 - 65,379 units), of which 9,568 are small business legal entities, 148 are medium-sized business legal entities, 53,211 are individual entrepreneurs and 6,295 are peasant farms.According to the results of the first quarter of 2025, the number of people employed in SMEs is 164,277 people (according to the results of the first quarter of 2024 - 159,195 people), including 50,082 people employed by small business legal entities, 25,341 people employed by medium-sized business legal entities, 77,089 people employed by individual entrepreneurs, and 11,765 people employed by peasant farms (statistics are compiled on a quarterly basis with a delay of the quarter following the reporting period).The output of SMEs in nominal terms increased by 15.5% and amounted to 515,962 million tenge (at the end of the first quarter of 2024 - 446,680 million tenge), including small business legal entities that produced products worth 182,230 million tenge, medium-sized business legal entities - 133,525 million tenge, individual entrepreneurs - 199,174 million tenge, and peasant farms - 1,033 million tenge. At the same time, the index of physical output increased by 16.2% and amounted to 106.4% (at the end of the first quarter of 2024 – 94.7%), the gross added value of output increased by 11.1% and amounted to 321,322.4 million tenge (at the end of the first quarter of 2024 – 289,308.3 million tenge). The share of small and medium-sized businesses in GRP is 30.2% (at the end of the first quarter of 2024 – 29.7%, growth – 0.5%) (statistics are compiled on a quarterly basis with a delay of the quarter following the reporting one).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1077321?lang=kk

The Karaganda region holds the position of one of the leaders of e-commerce in Kazakhstan. Thanks to the development of the domestic Teez marketplace and the active involvement of local businesses, the region is demonstrating high rates of retail digitalization. Today, almost every fifth online order in the country is in Karaganda.Teez is a rapidly growing Kazakhstani online trading platform with a minimum delivery time of just one day. It started working in September 2024. Already in January 2025, the number of orders from Karaganda residents through the marketplace exceeded 2.3 million units, which accounted for 17.8% of the total volume in Kazakhstan.After a year of operation, in September 2025, Teez is already successfully processing 10,000 orders daily, delivering purchases in 30 cities of Kazakhstan.For businessmen from Karaganda and other regions, Teez is a great opportunity to sell and promote their products. Currently, 37 thousand domestic entrepreneurs are represented on the online platform. — We want every Kazakhstani brand to have the opportunity to compete on equal terms with international players. To do this, we are creating an ecosystem: low commission, free storage, promotion support and fast delivery," said Linar Khusnullin, CEO of Teez.The presence of the marketplace in the Karaganda market also means the availability of additional jobs. Today, more than 350 residents of the regional center work in Teez. The company plans to increase its staff to eight thousand people throughout Kazakhstan.The development of e-commerce has a positive impact on related industries such as logistics, courier services and catering.During a working trip to Karaganda in November last year, the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev stressed that, taking into account the geographical location and infrastructure, the Karaganda region can become not only Kazakhstan's main trade and logistics center, but also a Central Asian hub.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1077274?lang=kk

A total of 156 markets have been modernized over the past four years. According to the Roadmap, 100 markets are planned for modernization this year. This was announced at the Central Communications Service by Yernur Zhautikbayev, Deputy Chairman of the Trade Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan."Currently, of these 100 markets, construction work has been fully completed at 57, while at the rest, construction work has been partially completed or is nearing completion," the spokesman said.According to him, the Ministry of Trade intends to increase the share of modern retail to 70% by 2029. This figure currently stands at 41%. Systematic work is also underway to introduce cashless payment systems and strengthen sanitary standards and fire safety measures. In accordance with legal requirements, market owners who fail to complete modernization work will be subject to administrative penalties starting January 1, 2026.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1076953?lang=kk

Regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev congratulated Orazgali Bekpanov, Chairman of the Kazaly District Council of Veterans and recipient of the Order of «Kurmet», on his 85th birthday. The meeting was attended by the regional maslikhat chairman, veterans, law enforcement officials, and intellectuals.The regional governor congratulated the hero of the day, noting that caring for labor, dignified respect for citizens, and popular recognition are symbols of the country.«Our region is a blessed place where ancestral traditions are passed down from generation to generation. There are many hardworking people here, respected by the people for their work, whose lives serve as an example for the younger generation. The great work and impeccable service of those who honestly fulfilled their civic duty to their native land always serve as a model for us». This year, our esteemed aksakal, Chairman of the Kazaly District Veterans' Council, Orazgali Dostanovich Bekpanov, turned 85. He began his career in 1959 as a simple mechanic at a train depot. He worked at the railway school as a foreman, deputy director, director, chairman of the executive committee of the Zhanakazaly village council, and akim of the village of Aiteke bi. As akim, he contributed to the socioeconomic development of the district center.Even in retirement, Orazgali Dostanovich remains actively involved in public life, and as Chairman of the Kazaly District Veterans' Council, he calls on the people to unite and mentors the younger generation.The residents of our region are proud of fellow countrymen like you, who have contributed to the development of the region and are sincerely loved by the people. On behalf of all concerned citizens, we once again heartily congratulate you on your anniversary! On this momentous occasion, I wish you good health, well-being for your loved ones, and happiness and prosperity for your family», - said Nurlybek Mashbekovich.At the meeting, the regional akim presented the anniversary hero with the Kyzylorda Region Certificate of Honor, paying tribute in accordance with tradition. Congratulatory speeches and good wishes were delivered by Serik Duisenbaev, Chairman of the Regional Council of Veterans, and Alimbay Kaskyrbay, Honorary Citizen of the Kazaly District and recipient of the Order of «Kurmet».Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1077000?lang=kk

Today, a meeting of the district's activists was held in the Kazaly District, chaired by Regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, to discuss personnel changes. The meeting was attended by heads of key sectors, law enforcement agencies, the chair of the regional election commission, and members of the intelligentsia.The regional governor expressed gratitude to Shermaganbet Meyrambek Zinabdinuly, who previously served as the district's akim, and wished success to Almasbek Esmahanov Abylkasymovich, who has been elected to his new position.«The former akim of the Kazaly District, Shermaganbet Meyrambek Zinabdinuly, in agreement with the Presidential Administration, will continue his work as Deputy Akim of the region. Meyrambek Zinabdinuly served in the Kazaly District for approximately two years and made a significant contribution to its development.The democratization of the electoral system is one of the main objectives of the President's reforms. In our region, the 2023 district akim elections were held on a pilot basis, with the akims of the Shieli and Syrdarya districts elected.Residents of the Kazaly district demonstrated high levels of activity during the recent political campaign. They demonstrated strong unity and harmony by making their choice for the sake of the district's bright future.Almasbek Abylkasymovich has extensive organizational experience and potential, capable of performing his work at a high professional level.We are confident that he will work tirelessly with you to further the development and prosperity of the Kazaly district, effectively fulfilling the tasks and instructions set by the President and the Government. The new district akim has been tasked with implementing concrete and systematic reforms and initiatives of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich.Residents of the district trusted your promises during the election campaign and supported you with their votes. Therefore, ensure the timely and optimal resolution of every issue outlined in your election platform. We, the residents of the district, will always provide our comprehensive support.Your task is to achieve positive indicators across all macroeconomic development indicators. Specific work must be carried out to attract investment to the district, increase the tax base, maintain socio-political stability, create new jobs, and enhance the social responsibility of businesses.To fulfill the President's directive to attract investment, it is necessary to determine the appropriate focus for working with investors. The district akim's performance will be assessed based on meeting the investment attraction target. In the current situation, every penny of the budget is crucial.As an employee with extensive experience in leadership positions, ensure the maximum utilization of the district's resources, the full and timely disbursement of budget funds, and the high-quality implementation of projects.I strictly instruct the heads of law enforcement agencies to work closely with the district akim!» - said N. Nalibayev.Almasbek Abylkasymovich Esmakhanov, born in 1982. He graduated with degrees in economics from the Kyzylorda Humanitarian University and law from the Karaganda Economic University of Kazpotrebsoyuz.He received a master's degree in public and local governance from the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Over the years, he successfully served as akim of the Karauyltobe rural district, head of the Kyzylorda city akim's office, head of several city departments, head of a department in the regional akim's office, deputy akim of the Shieli district, deputy head of the regional department of social development, and head of a department.Since July 2024, he has served as chairman of the Kyzylorda regional branch of the AMANAT party.It is worth noting that Adilbek Yersultanov, chairman of the regional election commission, announced the results of the Kazaly district akim elections held on September 28 and presented the certificate to the newly elected district akim. Following the meeting, the regional governor met with district residents and shared his thoughts on the region's socioeconomic development and future plans. Residents of the Kazaly District asked questions and made suggestions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1076888?lang=kk

A civil forum on the topic of «The Role of Civil Society in Rural Development» was held in Kyzylorda. It was organized by the regional akimat jointly with the Regional Citizens' Alliance and the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan, with the participation of regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev.The forum was attended by Senate member Nauryzbay Baikadamov, Majilis member Murat Abenov, President of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan Banu Nurgaziyeva, Deputy Chair of the Civil Society Committee of the Ministry of Culture and Information Zhanargul Alzhanova, Chair of the Board of the «Kazakhstan Halkyna» Public Foundation Lyazzat Shyngysbayeva, Director of the Eurasian Foundation in Central Asia Rinad Temirbekov, as well as guests from several regions of the country and heads of relevant agencies.The regional akim noted that the civil society sector is a common platform serving as a golden bridge between the people and the government. «Today, one of the indicators determining our country's development is the civil sector. The state's success is directly linked to the productive and effective work of non-governmental organizations. Our President, Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich, noted in his Address to the Nation: «It is essential to support civil society and strengthen its potential. It is also essential to make extensive use of civil society's capabilities in discussions to address the most important national challenges».In the first years of independence, there were 15 public organizations operating in our region, and today their number has reached almost a thousand. 300 of them are actively involved in the socio-political, cultural, and spiritual life of the region. This clearly demonstrates the growth of civic responsibility and social engagement.All districts have councils for interaction and cooperation with non-governmental organizations, as well as expert groups that evaluate the effectiveness and relevance of projects. 190 representatives of non-governmental organizations actively participate in the work of councils and commissions under the akimats.Financial support is provided annually to civil society institutions through government procurement. In 2023-2025, 3 billion 684 million tenge was allocated from the budget under the state social procurement program, 427 social projects are being implemented, and 3,000 people have been employed. Approximately 200 social projects were organized with the participation of rural residents. Most are aimed at providing assistance to socially vulnerable groups, strengthening social harmony and national unity, and promoting employment.«As leaders of public associations, I call on all of you to unite the people on the path to building a Just, Clean, and Safe Kazakhstan, and to work together for the bright future of our sovereign country!» - said N. Nalibayev.Speakers at the meeting included N. Baikadamov, M. Abenov, R. Temirbekov, L. Shyngysbayeva, Zh. Alzhanova, B. Nurgaziyeva, and A. Izden, who emphasized the importance of civil society institutions. Citizens who contributed to the region's development were also awarded Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from the regional akim and the chairman of the Civil Alliance of Kazakhstan.Prior to the forum, breakout sessions were held in the villages of Nagi Ilyasova and Besaryk in the Syrdarya district. These sessions addressed issues related to addressing social problems in the villages, improving residents' quality of life, and engaging non-governmental organizations in public oversight. A new draft law on NGOs was discussed, and relevant recommendations were adopted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1076563?lang=kk

A solemn event dedicated to Labor Day, as part of the «Year of Working Professions», was held at the Arts Center under the chairmanship of Regional Akim Nurlybek Nalibayev. The event, titled «Adal Azamat - Adal Enbek», was attended by Senate and Majilis deputies N. Baikadamov and M. Abenov, heads of relevant agencies, city and district akims, labor veterans, and representatives of the intelligentsia and business organizations.The regional akim emphasized that working people who have dedicated their selfless labor to the country's socioeconomic development deserve every respect.«Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich declared 2025 the «Year of Working Professions». He said: «By promoting working professions, we promote the idea of hard work and true professionalism in society! People who have achieved success through honest and hard work should always be honored and respected».This is a strategic step aimed at strengthening the role of blue-collar jobs as the main factor in economic stability and social progress.Our ancestors sweated on the labor front in the name of the great ideals of our nation. Among them are 1,792 Heroes of Socialist Labor, 102 of whom were workers from our region.A special place is occupied by Ibrai Zhakhayev, Academician of the Steppes, twice Hero of Socialist Labor, who founded his own school, educated students, and brought glory to our rice, as well as Salima Zhumabekova. The tireless work of our heroine mothers, such as Shyrynkul Kazanbayeva and Ulbala Altaibayeva, who received guidance from such great teachers, raised children, and served their homeland with patriotism, will forever remain in the memory of generations.We are always proud of our fellow countrymen who, following the example of the older generation, have become «Heroes of Labor of Kazakhstan» in the history of our independent country: Roza Baglanova, Abdizhamil Nurpeisov, Askar Zhumadildayev, Yuri Pya, Abzal Yeraliyev, and Imamzada Shagyrtayev.Serving the Motherland honestly, achieving success honestly, and being an honest citizen is our sacred duty on the path to a bright future for our sovereign country!Once again, I congratulate everyone on this holiday and express my sincere gratitude and deep appreciation on behalf of the residents of our region and on my own behalf for your enormous contribution to the development of our region», - said N. Nalibayev.At the event, organized to honor workers, cash prizes were awarded in each category. In particular, the winners in the «Uzdik enbek auletі», «Zhumys isteitin zhastardyn uzdik talimgeri» and «Ondiristin uzdik zhas mamany» categories received 500,000 tenge for first place, 300,000 tenge for second place, and 200,000 tenge for third place.15 of the best industry specialists working in utilities and other sectors were awarded Letters of Appreciation from the regional akim and certificates for 500,000 tenge.Additionally, 15 labor veterans recognized as the best in their fields were awarded Letters of Appreciation from the regional akim and sanatorium vouchers from the Kyzylorda Regional Trade Union Center. It's worth noting that the winners of the regional «Ulgili Eldi Meken» competition received 19 units of specialized municipal equipment, as well as certificates for 15 million tenge to finance improvement projects in villages not classified as core or satellite communities.An exhibition of products from recipients of state grants was held in the lobby of the Arts Center.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1076647?lang=kk