Liver transplantation is one of the most complex operations in modern surgery. However, thanks to the high qualification and coordinated work of the specialists of the A. Syzganov National Research Hospital, headed by Professor B. Baimakhanov, the operation in the region was successful.Patient Nurmetova Ulyana, 48 years old, suffered from cirrhosis of the liver. Since 2019, she has been under the supervision of a gastroenterologist, and was diagnosed with class B viral etiology liver cirrhosis according to the Child-Turcotte-Pugh classification. She received outpatient and inpatient treatment. The disease was complicated by portal hypertension, edema, and hypersplenism syndrome, which worsened the patient's condition. Despite long-term treatment, her condition deteriorated, and a liver transplant was the only chance to save her life.The patient's 19-year-old daughter, Elvira Sakhavitdinova, underwent a comprehensive medical examination as a donor.The liver transplant was carried out on the basis of the Turkestan Regional Clinic by specialists from the National Scientific Center for Surgery and under the supervision of Academician B. Baimakhanov. Within the framework of this operation, V.Mutagirov, M. Zhumabekova (anesthesiologists), M. Doskhanov, S. Tileuov, Zh.Ospan (surgeons) and specialists of the regional clinical hospital actively worked.Currently, the patient is under the dynamic supervision of doctors. The postoperative period passed without serious complications, and the function of the transplanted organ is gradually stabilizing.This operation was the first liver transplant in the history of the region and opened up new opportunities for the development of the field of transplantology in the Turkestan region.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/940630

Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Nariman Toregaliev met with Andrey Vyazikov, First Deputy Chairman of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Management of Spring Floods in the Orenburg region, as part of his working visit to the Orenburg region. Representatives of the Emergency Situations Department, the Water Management Department, and Roshydromet also attended the meeting.The main topic of the meeting was flood forecasts and interaction between the parties during the flood period. Representatives of state bodies of the Orenburg region made reports on the hydrometeorological situation in the region, measures to prepare for spring floods, and other key aspects.“The most important natural object and the main source of drinking water and water supply for the West Kazakhstan region is the Uralsk River basin. There are 87 settlements along it, where up to 75% of the region's population lives. In addition, water is taken from the Uralsk River for the economic and drinking water needs of the city of Uralsk,” said Nariman Toregaliev.He also noted the need to adjust the operating mode of the reservoir in accordance with the prevailing hydrological situation, taking into account the forecasts and the level of readiness of the reservoir for spring floods. This will allow maintaining the water level in the lower reaches of the Ural River at long-term averages.The Kazakh side proposed that during low water levels, water discharge should not be lower than last year's levels.As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed on close cooperation on flood control issues, as well as on continuous exchange of information throughout the entire period of flood activity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/940136

In Shymkent, the schedule of route No. 171 A was changed and an additional bus was added. On the instructions of the city akim, the schedule was updated to ensure public transport access to the newly opened school No. 146 within the framework of the “Cozy School” national project. Due to the addition of an additional bus to the route, carriers are currently providing regular services with 11 schedules and a frequency of 15 minutes.It should be noted that this year it is planned to redevelop a comprehensive scheme for the development of passenger transport in our city. As part of this work, all regular route schemes will be revised and optimized.Press service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/939993

As of the results of 2024, 522 billion tenge was invested in the regional economy. This is 1.4 times more than in 2023. Of these, the share of private investment amounted to 394 billion tenge, which increased by 1.7 times compared to the previous year. In general, at the end of last year, the indicator for the short-term economic indicator in the region was 114.8%, ranking 2nd in the republic. This was stated by the regional governor Beibit Isabayev during an extended interview with regional media representatives in the studio of the Jetisy TV channel, the press service of the Zhetysu region akim reports.According to the head of the region, the Asma Industrial industrial battery plant, which created 200 jobs in the industry last year, was put into operation. In addition, the Zhetysu Mazhiko agro-complex, which processes oilseeds, which has been idle for several years, was restarted last year. - As for this year's plans, a new project for the production of industrial batteries at the Kainar AKB plant in Taldykorgan will be implemented. The cost of the project is more than 10 billion tenge, and it is planned to create 150 jobs. In addition, this year, the largest investment project, a mining and metallurgical plant, will be launched in the Kerbulak district. The cost is 1.3 trillion tenge. The plant will create 2,000 jobs and employ the local population. Last year, a railway line and warehouse buildings were built under this project. And this year, construction and installation work will begin. A plant for recycling household waste is being built on the territory of the "Baskuat" heating boiler house in Taldykorgan, and construction is planned to be completed next year, - said B. Isabayev.Discussing the transport and logistics potential of the region, the head of the region noted that the special economic zone "Khorgos - East Gate" is a point of economic growth for the region.For example, at the beginning of the year, a project to build a modern factory for the production of wind generators and energy storage systems began to be implemented. The cost of the project is 40 million US dollars, more than 300 jobs will be created.By the end of this year, it is expected that the construction of a modern airport by "SKYHANSA" LLP will begin on the territory of the special economic zone. The project will include a cargo and passenger terminal. Its cost is 250 billion tenge.In short, in 2025-2027, more than 120 investment projects will be implemented in the Zhetysu region, creating more than 10 thousand jobs.As the regional governor noted, taking into account the instructions of the President of the country, several main areas of development of the region for this year have been identified. Among them are the processing of agricultural products, the development of the industrial sector, tourism, and digitalization. Press service of the Zhetysu region akim.Photo by: Zhenis IskabaySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/939527

Today, at a meeting chaired by the city akim Gabit Syzdykbekov, the measures being taken to ensure compliance with labor legislation at enterprises, the formation of housing management, and the stabilization of food prices were reported.The head of the Shymkent Department of the State Labor Inspection Committee Zh. Makulbayev reported on the current situation with wage arrears. At the same time, the city akim instructed all heads of sectors to ensure compliance with the laws in the labor market by increasing the literacy of the population and to monitor the prevention of such abuses by contractors.The head of the city's Environmental Quality and Control Department M. Kerimzhanov reported on the work carried out to maintain the housing stock and elevators. Today, the state is implementing a reform of housing and communal services. At the same time, it is planned to move to new management facilities for the maintenance of multi-storey residential buildings. 2,570 multi-storey residential buildings are registered in the city. Of these, 155 property owners' associations are registered. G. Abdimazhituly instructed the district akims and heads of the department to accelerate the creation of new management structures.The head of the Department of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine T. Mekambayev reported on measures to stabilize prices for socially significant food products. Appropriate funds have been allocated to the "Circulation Mechanism" of the Stabilization Fund, most of which are directed to producers of flour, bread, eggs, sunflower oil, vegetables and meat products. In addition, contracts have been concluded with large retail chains and distributors, and the most necessary goods are sold at social prices in 87 retail outlets in the city. In this regard, the heads of the districts and industries were instructed to strengthen price stabilization measures and increase social points of sale.Press service of the akim of Shymkent citySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/939989

 The issues of digital transformation of the aviation industry and improving the quality of passenger service at the international airport were considered at the meeting of the staff chaired by the head of the region.The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aliya Moldagulova International Airport JSC, Dastan Maliyev, spoke about the measures being taken to increase passenger traffic, introduce innovative solutions, and modernize infrastructure.According to him, the passenger traffic at Aktobe Airport is increasing by an average of 10% every year. At the end of 2024, the number of passengers served reached almost 1 million, or 985 thousand people, and the volume of cargo handled exceeded 11 thousand tons. The airport continues to develop connections with major cities and countries, allowing passengers to travel on 11 routes, including regular and seasonal flights to Astana, Almaty, Aktau, Atyrau, Turkestan, Shymkent, Istanbul, Antalya, Sharm El Sheikh, Doha, Phuket. In particular, the number of flights to Sharm El Sheikh increased in 2024, thanks to the addition of new frequencies by Air Cairo and FlyArystan. Next year, it is planned to increase the number of flights to Antalya to 12 per week.In addition, starting from May 2 of this year, SCAT Airlines will open flights from Aktobe to Shymkent with a frequency of 4 times a week, and FlyArystan Airlines will resume flights in this direction from June 1. In total, 6 flights per week will be available to Shymkent.  "Aktobe Airport is actively implementing infrastructure modernization projects to ensure increased cargo flow and improve the quality of passenger service. Priority projects include the modernization of the fuel complex, the construction of modern warehouse infrastructure, and the creation of a special economic zone covering the territory of the facility. These steps will strengthen the airport's position as an important cargo hub and improve conditions for future expansion," said Dastan Maliyev.Currently, the airport operates a digital document service for domestic passengers, the CUTE system has been installed, which allows for fast and convenient service for passengers, and last year passport and ID card readers were purchased, which accelerated the passenger check-in process. In order to increase the efficiency of cargo operations, the airport has introduced software and control devices to modernize the oil product warehouse. The E-Freight information system is now used to process and support cargo transportation, which has automated the process of air cargo transportation and accelerated cargo processing.The introduction of boarding passes and the "E-Gate" software and hardware complex is included in the airport's plan for 2025-2026. This will allow for automatic border control of departing and arriving passengers.The regional governor stressed the importance of further developing Aktobe International Airport as the main transport hub of the region. Askhat Shakharov noted the need to transform the Aliya Moldagulova International Airport into an international air hub on the instructions of the President of the country. In connection with this task, it is planned to implement two investment projects on the territory of the airport: the creation of a logistics center and the opening of a fuel station. Currently, PAG 18 panels have been purchased to improve the quality and safety of the runway surface. Work is also underway to purchase special equipment. "To develop the airport in the international arena, we need to continue to modernize the infrastructure and introduce new technologies and solutions in the field of digitalization. It is important that all processes at the airport are as automated as possible and convenient for passengers. We need to actively work to create modern conditions for the growth of cargo flows, especially within the framework of the implementation of the cargo hub project. Special attention should be paid to information security issues. It is also necessary to expand the route network and open new domestic and international flights in order to make the airport not only an important element of the logistics infrastructure of the region, but also a center of tourist attraction," the akim noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/939716

On Saturday, February 15, the akim of the Mangystau region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, got acquainted with the construction work of a new 150-bed multidisciplinary hospital under construction in the center of the Munayly district.During the work, the general construction of the building and the placement of equipment were discussed.Today, the construction work of the medical center has been completed, technological equipment has been fully delivered and is being placed in the rooms. In addition, medical equipment is being delivered in stages and installed in the rooms.More than 300 construction workers are working at the construction site. The total area of ​​​​the 3-story hospital under construction in the center of the Munayly district is 28,500 square meters and consists of 6 buildings.Nurdaulet Kilybay said that the commissioning of the district hospital is an urgent matter, and instructed to complete the work as soon as possible, paying attention to the quality of construction. Press service of the Akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/939276

Today, February 17, the program for improving the skills of elected district and village akims began at the Agency for Civil Service Affairs with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev and Chairman of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs Darkhan Zhazykbay.The opening ceremony of the event was attended by the Governor of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay, Head of the Department of the Agency for Civil Service Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Mangystau region Toktamys Zhumagulov, representatives of "AMANAT" and other political parties in the country via video link.The program for improving the skills of akims is being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The training is carried out through 17 modules. Specifically, the topics include effective use of the local budget, public procurement and taxes, management of municipal property, ecology and environmental protection, entrepreneurship development and state support, attracting investment to the region, using digital technologies, artificial intelligence tools in public administration, developing effective communications and other skills.The head of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, wished success to the akims who came to improve their professional skills and instructed them to use the knowledge and experience they gained to develop the region."The head of state, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, at an expanded meeting of the Government, instructed to improve the skills of akims. This will strengthen the responsibility of akims at all levels and allow them to improve their experience. It is clear that the project being implemented at the republican level will pave the way for the development and prosperity of the country. Therefore, use the opportunity effectively. I am confident that this, in turn, will bring new impetus to local governance," said the regional akim, Nurdaulet Kilybay.It should be noted that the program includes practical exercises, interactive discussions, trainings, meetings with experts in the fields of economics, public administration, and law, and 240 academic hours of training in offline and online formats. At the end of the training, the akims will defend their projects related to the economic development of the regions.Press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/939951

Work is underway in Temirtau to create the first industrial cluster in Kazakhstan that will unite large companies and small and medium-sized businesses. A business forum "Development of industrial clusters and domestic values" was held at the Qarmet Creative Technologies Center, where issues of strengthening the domestic market, increasing competitiveness, isolating production, and integrating SMEs into large business structures were discussed.Akim of Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bulekpayev noted the importance of developing the region's industrial potential at the opening of the forum.- Our region is a territory of great opportunities. We are creating conditions for business growth and attracting investment. By 2025, we plan to attract more than 1.5 trillion tenge of investment, about 90% of which will be private investment, - said the akim of the region. - Together with Qarmet, we pay special attention to the development of the metallurgical cluster, including waste recycling. Together with the company, we will create a project office to quickly solve problems. And our main asset is people. As part of the Year of Working Professions, we are actively training personnel for new industries. We are creating a regional innovation and industrial hub on the basis of Karaganda Technical University.Qarmet, developing an industrial cluster, offers offtake contracts and long-term terms to suppliers of goods and services. The regional akimat, together with Qarmet, will create a small industrial zone with 20 thousand square meters of ready-made premises as part of the initiative. New jobs will be created, as well as strengthening production chains and reducing dependence on external supplies.– We must work so that all produced values ​​​​work for the benefit of Kazakhstan. We have all the resources for this. Many developed countries work this way, - says Vadim Basin, CEO of Qarmet. – There is potential and support from the local executive authorities.The development of an industrial cluster involves not only increasing production, but also introducing digital solutions, reducing the cost of production, and optimizing the interaction of businesses with government agencies.– The forum is an important moment for stimulating and developing SMEs around a large enterprise like Qarmet, - noted Iran Sharkhan, Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. – The ministry is actively working on the interaction of large companies with local suppliers. We are confident that this is a guarantee of sustainable growth of the industry.A memorandum on the development of domestic values ​​was signed at the forum between the akimat of the Karaganda region and Qarmet JSC. This document guarantees support for initiatives aimed at strengthening the position of small and medium-sized businesses in the region.It is also planned to create small industrial zones in other cities where Qarmet is located.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939032

The Department of Youth Policy of the Karaganda region was headed by Aisulu Erniyazova.Aisulu Erniyazova began her career in 2015 as a leading specialist in working with youth organizations at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and then headed the committee on working with youth organizations there.Over the years, she has been the head of the Youth Policy Center at the Almaty International Business University, the executive director of the Almaty Volunteer League Public Foundation, the director of the Social Development Department of the International Education Corporation, and the deputy chairman of the youth wing of Jas Otan (Astana).In public service since 2023. He was an advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Up until now, he has worked as the director of the "Zhastar" Scientific and Research Center LLP in Astana.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939033

Elnar Uakhitov has been appointed Head of the State Procurement Department of the Karaganda Region.Elnar Uakhitov began his career in 2003 as a marketing and quality manager in the logistics department of "Karaganda Zhylu" LLP. Then he worked as a director of Karaganda Tech Service LLP, a consultant at the representative office of the Center for Marketing and Analytical Research JSC, and a chief specialist-advisor to the Deputy Akim of Karaganda region for housing and communal services.Over the years, he has held the positions of Deputy Head of the Energy and Municipal Services Department of Karaganda region, Head of the Organizational Work Department of the Akim of Karaganda region, Deputy Head of the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways of Karaganda region, Head of the Transport and Communications Department of the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways of Karaganda region, Deputy Akim of Shakhtinsk city, Advisor to the Minister of Industry and New Technologies.From January 2017 to the present, he has held the position of Deputy Akim of the "Esil" district of Astana city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939034

This year, three boiler units and two turbines are planned to be overhauled at Karaganda CHP-3. A significant amount is earmarked for the modernization of boiler No. 1, which has been operating since the station was founded in 1977. Two boilers and one turbine will undergo overhaul at CHP-1. In addition, current repairs will be carried out on the main and auxiliary equipment at the energy sources.The "Tariff for Investment" program was announced at the Karaganda Energocenter company.From February 1, 2025, new tariffs for the production of heat and electricity came into force. The changes were approved by the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, respectively. In addition to production costs, tariffs include expenses for major repairs and equipment modernization under the investment program. - The cost of the repair campaign in 2025 will amount to 23.8 billion tenge. These funds will be spent on ensuring the reliability of equipment, improving environmental friendliness and removing capacity restrictions. In total, about 26 units of equipment at both stations will be repaired, - said Fleur Garipov, General Director of Karaganda Energocenter LLP. He recalled the large-scale projects previously implemented under the "Tariff for Investment" program. In 2012, a new turbine at CHP-3 was commissioned, and in 2016 a new power unit was built. Along with annual major repairs, this allowed to reduce the wear and tear of the station.According to the head of the company, over the past five years, the salary of employees has increased by 100%. 900 people work at CHP-3, and 300 at CHP-1. We solved the problem of personnel shortage by opening a training center on the basis of CHP-3 and developing dual training with colleges in the region, noted Fleur Garipov.CHP-3 Director Konstantin Pyatkov spoke in more detail about the upcoming major repairs of the old boiler house.– The largest volume of repair work is on this boiler house. The standard repair cycle for boiler houses is four years. And this year, major repairs will be carried out. The boiler's combustion chambers will be completely replaced - this is about 150 tons of metal. The heating surface and water economizer will also be updated - this is about another 40 tons. In addition, it is planned to modernize gas treatment equipment. The second-generation emulsifier will be replaced with third-generation equipment. This will increase the degree of purification, and accordingly reduce emissions into the environment. And as a result of the general overhaul, the reliability and stability of the equipment will increase, - he explained.The speakers said that the necessary equipment will be ordered abroad, and its manufacture will take from 90 days to six months. Therefore, the entire repair campaign was formed a year ago. After the end of this year's heating season, a program for 2026 will be prepared.In addition, to solve the problem of energy shortage, the implementation of the expansion project at CHPP-3 has begun. It is planned to install a new power unit by 2028. This will increase the power capacity of the station by 140 MW and heat capacity by 180 Gcal/h.– All contracts have been signed: design, equipment delivery and construction and installation works. We have prepared a land plot for construction. As a result of the project, an additional 55 jobs will be created, - said Fleur Garipov.A turbine equipment repair program has also been developed, which will be implemented from 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939040

Residents of two districts of Karaganda region received keys to apartments. Ten families in the Kokpekty village of Bukhar Zhyrau district received new housing, and 30 people on the waiting list in the Abay district celebrated their housewarming.With the support of the Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund, five two-apartment houses were built in the Kokpekty village. Each apartment has three rooms. The total area is 84 square meters.Four families from socially vulnerable groups of the population, four families with many children, and two families whose houses were recognized as dilapidated received the keys.Ekaterina Aktukasheva is raising three children alone.- The apartments are very good: warm, the floors are smooth, and the renovation was done with high quality. I did not expect everything to be so modern. You can move in and stay! The 24-hour boiler in a separate room is incredibly convenient. There is no dust or smoke in the apartment, - says Ekaterina Aktukasheva. - My children are especially happy! I have two schoolchildren and a two-year-old little boy. Now they will have their own large room.Another owner of the house is Batima Naskey's large family. She worked as a nurse at the Sarytobe school for ten years, and then retired as a mother of many children. There are five children in the family.- We have been renting a house for a long time. Now we have received the keys to the apartment, - says Batima Naskey. - The house is very nice, spacious. We will move in soon. Thank you for supporting mothers with many children - this is a great help from the state!It is planned to provide housing to more than 100 people on the waiting list in the Bukhar Zhyrau district throughout the year.Also, 30 residents of the Abay district received the keys to new apartments. Among them are single-parent families, orphans, people with disabilities, relatives and pensioners. The apartments in the new five-story building built by Khalyk Building LLP were purchased by local executive bodies at the initiative of the Head of State. The house has 12 one-room, 8 two-room and 10 three-room apartments.During the handover of the keys, Abai Akim Sabit Ospanov noted that purchasing ready-made housing from private developers will allow significant progress in solving the housing problem of those on the waiting list.– A new chapter begins in your lives, – Sabit Ospanov congratulated. – May your apartments become not just walls and a roof, but a real cozy hearth, where there will always be warmth, joy and family well-being!Among the neighbors is Kairat Borashev, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan.– It is very pleasing that they are taking care of veterans and the poor, – said Kairat Borashev. – A wonderful apartment.In addition, it is planned to hand over the keys to 10 more new apartments purchased from developers last year in Abai soon.This year, the program for purchasing ready-made housing from developers will continue. In Abay, 90 families should receive apartments under this project, and in Topar, 40 families.In 2025, it is planned to complete the construction of a five-story credit house in block 30a in Abay. The 80-apartment house is being built at the expense of budget funds according to the Concept of Development of Housing and Communal Infrastructure for 2023–2029. Apartments will be provided to those on the waiting list through the mechanisms of "Otbasy Bank".Also, another five-story house and two-apartment one-story houses are being built in Abay, and two apartment buildings are being reconstructed in Topar.Apartments will be provided to residents of Abay district in a turn-by-turn order.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939475

The Karaganda Regional Museum of Fine Arts invites you to the exhibition "Gallery of Creative Ideas". Visitors will see in what direction future designers and masters of decorative and applied arts - students of the Karaganda Technical and Construction College are working.The opening of the exhibition will be held on February 19 at 16:00.- This is not our first cooperation with the Department of Design and Decorative and Applied Arts of the Karaganda Technical and Construction College. The educational institution is at a fairly high level. About a hundred works of students and their teachers are presented. The types and genres of art are diverse: painting, graphics, design projects, handmade, etc. b., – said the curator of the exhibition Aigul Omarova.The exhibition will last until March 2.For the tenth year in a row, the Karaganda Technical and Construction College has been training masters of decorative and applied arts. Students are taught pottery, leather, and felt crafts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/939504

Last weekend, a Kazakhstan-Iran business forum was held in Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It brought together more than 50 Kazakhstani businessmen and 230 Iranian business representatives. The forum was organized under the chairmanship of the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev and the Minister of Agriculture of Iran Gholamrez Nouri Gezelje. The parties noted the significant potential for mutually beneficial cooperation and stressed the importance of further developing trade and economic relations between the two countries.The forum included B2B meetings, as well as a signing ceremony. During the Kazakhstan trade and economic mission, 10 commercial documents worth a total of 92.8 million US dollars were signed, which is an important step in strengthening trade relations between Iran and Kazakhstan. In turn, Kazakhstan expressed its readiness to supply 75 types of products to the Iranian market for $ 250 million.As part of the working visit, Arman Shakkaliev held negotiations with representatives of the central government bodies of Iran, including the Ministers of Agriculture, Industry, Mines and Trade, as well as the Minister of Roads and Urban Development.Kazakhstan continues to attach great importance to the development of bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector, as well as to increasing supplies of agricultural products to Iran. For example, according to the results of last year, the trade turnover between the two countries amounted to $ 340 million, which is 12.3% more than the previous year. Particular attention was paid to agriculture, which is one of the priority areas of bilateral cooperation. In 12 months of 2024, the trade turnover of agricultural products between Kazakhstan and Iran amounted to $ 219.8 million, which is 33.3% more than in the same period in 2023. Kazakhstan is interested in increasing supplies of wheat, barley, flour and vegetable oils. Iran is traditionally one of Kazakhstan's main grain export partners, and Kazakhstan intends to increase its grain exports in the coming years.During a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture of Iran, Gholamreza Nouri Gezeljeh, the General Director of the Center for the Development of Trade Policy of QazTrade JSC, Aitmuhamed Aldazharov, proposed opening a partnership office of the National Institute for the Promotion of Export of Goods and Services of Kazakhstan, QazTrade, in Tehran. This office will allow Kazakhstani entrepreneurs to find new partners and effectively promote products on the Iranian market.QazTrade is actively working to develop bilateral trade relations and has already organized three successful trade and economic missions to Iran. These are trade and economic missions held in 2021 (October 11-12), 2022 (February 21-22) and 2023 (April 24-26). As a result of these missions, significant contracts were signed: in 2021, 16 Kazakhstani manufacturers signed agreements worth more than $5 million, in 2022, 15 companies signed agreements worth more than $14 million, in 2023, 20 companies signed export contracts worth $60.4 million.In addition, during the visit, the Minister of Trade of Kazakhstan met with the "Korafarin" Business Council, which includes 100 large Iranian businessmen. The meeting discussed prospects for expanding trade and economic cooperation, as well as issues related to the production and demand for goods in various sectors, from the chemical industry to the textile and forestry industries.Arman Shakkaliev's working visit continues with his participation in the plenary session of the third Caspian Economic Forum, dedicated to the development of trade, industrial and agricultural cooperation between the countries of the Caspian region. The Minister stressed the importance of strengthening joint work within the TMT corridor, discussing issues such as establishing transitional tariffs, declaring cargo, using unified IT solutions, and releasing transit cargo. Arman Shakkaliev noted that Kazakhstan's transit and export capabilities also depend on the infrastructure capabilities of neighboring countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/939797

Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin held a meeting on the issue of stabilizing prices for socially significant food products (SSF).According to the National Statistics Bureau, in January this year, the annual inflation rate in Kazakhstan amounted to 8.9%. The price dynamics were influenced by non-food goods and paid services. The annual growth rate of non-food goods increased by 8.4%, and the price of services increased by 13.8%.According to Aizhan Bizhanova, First Vice Minister of Trade and Integration, the SSF price index increased by 0.3% over the past week, and by 2.2% since the beginning of the year. This is due to the seasonal increase in the price of vegetables (cabbage, carrots, onions). An increase in the price of beef (1.2%) and sunflower oil (1.1%) was also recorded. From the beginning of the year to February 11, the highest growth was observed in Ulytau (4.8%), Aktobe (3.8%) and East Kazakhstan (2.7%) regions.In order to regulate prices, the release of products from stabilization stocks in the regions continues. According to Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov, only 45.4 thousand tons of vegetables were sold out of the total 156.9 thousand tons of stocks. In some regions, the pace of vegetable sales is below the established volume, which leads to an increase in prices. For example, in Abay region, only 486 tons of potatoes out of 2.8 thousand tons were sold, as a result of which prices increased by 24.2%. A similar situation is observed in some regions with regard to the prices of carrots, cabbage and onions.He also said that according to akimats, at the end of January, excluding stocks in subsidiary farms, potato stocks amounted to 327 thousand tons. Meanwhile, from January 23 to February 14, the population's consumption amounted to 73.5 thousand tons. “Excluding private households, the stock of 253.5 thousand tons of potatoes will allow us to fully cover the domestic needs of the population until the early ripening crop of 2025 is received,” said Yerbol Taszhurekov.Serik Zhumangarin drew the attention of the meeting participants to the need to accelerate measures aimed at stabilizing food prices. The main goal is to promptly release products from stabilization stocks and hold weekly fairs in regions and megacities.“In order to avoid price fluctuations and any restrictions on sales, it is necessary to eliminate the difference in product prices at stabilization points. It is also necessary to work closely with municipal markets and trade networks. It is necessary to ensure the sale of products from stabilization stocks in February-March and the delivery of fresh vegetables in April. "These are the main tasks that the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Trade and Integration will solve together with the regions to maintain the stability of social food prices in the off-season period," Serik Zhumangarin concluded. Source: https://primeminister.kz/news/kokonis-koryn-paydalanu-zhane-apta-sayyngy-zharmenkeler-serik-zhumangarin-aleumettik-manyzy-bar-azyk-tulik-bagasyn-turaktandyru-boyynsha-zhinalys-otkizdi-29700 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/939933

The Bereke microdistrict is becoming a center of modern social infrastructure. A new special school, kindergarten and sports complex have been opened here. Now a comfortable school for 600 places will be added to these facilities. Akim of the North Kazakhstan Region Gauez Nurmukhambetov visited the construction site of the comfortable school in Bereke and checked the quality of the work. Currently, facade cladding, installation of internal engineering networks and pouring floors are being carried out. External engineering networks have been laid, and the facility itself will be put into operation this summer. "In the new academic year, students of the district will open the doors of a spacious, modern and comfortable educational institution. Here there will be new-style classrooms for physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, as well as a STEM laboratory, robotics, interactive boards, workshops and spacious gyms," the head of the region wrote on social media. Such a modern educational environment was also successfully implemented in a cozy school opened in the "Forest" microdistrict last year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/939698

 Vice Minister of Health Yerzhan Nurlybayev arrived in Aktobe on a working visit. Together with his colleagues, he toured the regional perinatal center, where it is planned to open a surgical center for newborns this year. During the expanded field trip, the Vice Minister got acquainted with the results of 2024, and also outlined the development prospects of the healthcare system for the year. The chief physician of the region, Yerlan Sultangereev, spoke about the work to prevent maternal and child mortality in the region. “Ways to solve this problem have been identified. The most important of them are: strengthening the gravidaral preparedness of families, strengthening professional ties between specialists providing primary medical and sanitary assistance and multidisciplinary hospitals, improving the qualifications of narrow-range specialists," the head of the department said.Yerlan Sultangereev also noted the shortage of personnel in medical institutions of the region, especially in rural areas. Thanks to social support measures, about 100 specialists are working in remote villages of the region, 25 of them are in a narrow circle. During the meeting, Nurbol Tympiev, director of the branch of the "AMSK" NJSC, read a report on the financial stability of the regional healthcare system, Aliya Latypova, head of the MFBCD, raised problematic issues and requests for medical assistance, and Raikhan Koishanova, head of the SEBD, spoke about anti-epidemic measures in the region.Following the meeting, Vice Minister of Health Yerzhan Nurlybayev noted that Aktobe will become a regional leader in providing medical assistance to the entire population of Western Kazakhstan.  He also conducted an analysis of the main indicators that have not been achieved together with his colleagues from Aktobe.According to him, specific grants will be allocated for the residency to train narrow-range personnel in the region. It is also planned to create a Regional Center for Oncohematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in Aktobe and develop telemedicine.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/939133

This year, in accordance with the requests of residents, construction of irrigation ditches will begin in settlements of the Karatau district where the risk of flooding has been identified.This project is an important step towards solving the problem of flooding, especially during rainy periods, improving the functioning of infrastructure, as well as ensuring the safety of residents of the district.The main goal of the ditch construction work is to protect local residents and the city's infrastructure from flooding. Within the framework of the project, irrigation ditches of various lengths will be built. For example, 260 meters of ditches will be constructed along Iirzhar Street in the "Sairam" residential area.In addition, 370 meters of ditches are planned to be constructed along Zhibek Zholy Street (near the car wash station) in the "Martobe" residential area, and along Orkeniet and Azharly Streets in the "Miras" microdistrict.In addition, about 700 meters of ditches are planned to be constructed along Tagilym Street (formerly Abay Street) and Orikzar Streets in the "Sairam" residential area. In addition, the main street leading to school No. 139 in the "Sairam" residential area is also included in this plan, and 200 meters of irrigation ditches will be constructed.Drain construction work will be carried out on 1,700 meters of unnamed streets in the residential area. 500 meters of Saremi Street will also become part of this large-scale project.And, a 50-meter ditch is planned to be built along Shapagat Street in the "Shapagat" microdistrict. It is planned to build a 350-meter ditch near 100 meters of the Academician's Town in the "Kaitpas" microdistrict and houses No. 135 A, B, B in the "Nursat" microdistrict.There are also works to build a 400-meter ditch on Children's Hospital Street in the "Nursat" microdistrict and Bakdaulet Street in the "Tasken" residential area. And Tasken, i.e. Baikent Street will be drained to a length of 100 meters.Also, 20 meters of construction work will be carried out to install a well on Kaharman Street in the "Kaitpas" microdistrict.This large-scale project is an important measure to prevent floods in the Karatau district. The construction of irrigation ditches will make a significant contribution to solving environmental and social problems, creating favorable conditions for the daily life of residents.After the completion of the project, the risk of flooding will be reduced, creating a safe and comfortable living environment for the residents of the district.In addition, these works are one of the important steps being taken to improve the infrastructure of the district and develop the territory.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/939023

This year, within the framework of the "Concept for the Development of Housing and Communal Infrastructure until 2026", it is planned to carry out a major overhaul of the total property of 22 multi-storey residential buildings in the city. In particular: 15 residential buildings in Al-Farabi district, 6 in Turan district, and 1 in Enbekshi district will undergo major repairs.It should be noted that last year, 15 multi-storey residential buildings in the city underwent current and major repairs. Major renovation works for modernization are being carried out on a refundable basis in accordance with the application to the local executive bodies with 70 percent agreement from the owners of the premises. Residents can apply to Turgyn Uy Shymkent LLP for major renovation works carried out at the expense of refundable funds. Address: 12 "A" 3rd floor, Republic Avenue. “Turgyn Uy Shymkent” LLPPress service of the Shymkent city akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/938993