Under the chairmanship of Akim of the region Dastan Ryspekov, a meeting was held on the execution of the protocol instruction of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, given during a visit to the Ulytau region on August 23, 2024.At the meeting, deputy akims in charge of the relevant industries reported on the progress of the execution of the instructions of the head of government.In particular, issues related to infrastructure projects and the allocation of funds for their implementation, investment initiatives and directions for their launch were discussed. It was also reported on the current status of projects implemented with the support of the Kazakhmys Corporation.At the end of the meeting, the akim of the region emphasized the importance of timely and high-quality implementation of the measures specified in the protocol, as well as the responsibility of each deputy for their implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/866859

On September 2, 2024, the international multi-indicator cluster survey (MIX) developed by UNICEF began in Kazakhstan. The survey will cover 5 regions of our region.From September 2 to November 29, interviewers will conduct surveys in cities and villages of the region. The questionnaires contain various aspects of life and health, including sanitation, education and other important indicators. All questionnaires have been approved by relevant government agencies. The interviewers will be dressed in a special uniform and have badges with all contact details.We urge the households that our interviewers will contact to be sympathetic to this survey. Participation in the survey will help to collect important data that will contribute to improving the living conditions and health of the population of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/868145

On October 26-27, the products of the Ulytau region were presented in the capital at the annual republican fair. About 40 local agricultural producers of our region took part in the fair.In particular, meat products (beef, mutton, horse meat) and dairy products (milk, koumiss, shubat, sour cream, butter, cheese, kurt) with a total volume of 100 tons were presented to residents and guests of Astana.At the two-day fair, Astana residents visited the concert program of artists of the Ulytau regional House of Culture. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/873413

Timur Bisimbayev was born in 1980.He graduated from the A. Baitursynov State University with a degree in Agronomy.He has more than 20 years of experience in the field of agriculture.Over the years, he worked in the Department of Agriculture of Kostanay region, starting with a leading specialist, then a chief specialist, head of the department and deputy head of the department.Since 2020 and before this appointment, he was the head of the Department of Agriculture of Kostanay regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/873502

Abdukalimov Nurlan Yerbolatovich was born in 1986.He started his career as an accountant at the city hospital No. 1 in Astana.Over the years, he held responsible positions in the Ministries of Finance, Economy and Budget Planning of the Republic of Kazakhstan.At the Ministry of FinanceHe was responsible for budget planning in the fuel and energy complex.Subsequently, he joined the national company Astana Expo-2017, where he headed the Department of Economics and Budget Planning.He worked as Deputy Head of the Department of Energy and Housing and Communal Services of the Almaty region.Prior to this appointment, he was the head of the Finance Department of the Ulytau region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/873510

The meeting was attended by the head of the region Dastan Ryspekov, Adviser to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kunsulu Zakaria, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education Talgat Yeshenkulov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakhmys Corporation LLP Nurakhmet Nuriyev and project manager Maksutbek Aitmaganbet.The Governor of the region noted that for the construction of a joint educational institution with the Canadian university, the akimat allocated a land plot with a total area of 20 hectares in the city of Zhezkazgan, borders were established and a cadastral passport was obtained.Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kunsulu Zakaria stressed that the university will be of great importance in training high-quality technical personnel. Project manager Maksutbek Aitmaganbet shared plans for the development of the project.Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education Talgat Yeshenkulov noted that the university is focused on teaching students from Central Asian countries, and not only from the Ulytau region. Accordingly, the university's capabilities in all areas should be improved.Recall that in accordance with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Akimat of the Ulytau region and Kazakhmys Corporation LLP signed a Roadmap "For the construction and operation of the Technical University campus for 2024-2028".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/873675

In honor of the Republic Day in Kokshetau, 20 more families became owners of new apartments. The new house is located within walking distance from social facilities and is located in one of the most promising areas of the city. Apartments with improved repairs in the Ak Bidai residential complex were purchased for socially vulnerable segments of the population using a new mechanism."Since last year, a new mechanism for the purchase of apartments has been introduced. The selection requirements have been strengthened, it is allowed to purchase housing with a certain comfort class and the necessary infrastructure. The whole range of measures will improve the living conditions of about 2 thousand families, and most importantly, it will reduce the waiting list for housing. Today's event is a concrete implementation of the President's policy aimed at improving the quality of life of Kazakhstanis," said Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov. It should be noted that the houses are subject to privatization in the future. This mechanism was launched for the first time today in the Akmola region, in the city of Kokshetau.Today my son gets a long-awaited apartment. The house is warm, bright, cozy, the ceiling alone is almost 3 meters. Near the school, kindergarten. I thank our President for comfortable housing," Nazym Kenzhegalieva, a mother with many children, the owner of the Altyn Alka pendant, shared her joy. By the way, more than 2,000 families will be provided with housing in all programs in the region. Of these, 600 families in Kokshetau in 2024 and about 1,500 from other districts of the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/871238

On the eve of the Republic Day, 50 families of the Burabay district of Akmola region became owners of new apartments. The long-awaited square meters in new comfort class houses were purchased by the akimat of the Burabay district for socially vulnerable segments of the population.The keys were handed over by akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov."Our President pays special attention to the implementation of social projects aimed primarily at increasing the well-being and improving the quality of life of every resident of the country. One of the important directions is the issue of housing provision," the head of the region noted in his congratulation.It should be noted that the apartments were purchased under a new mechanism for the purchase of apartments, where the selection requirements are strengthened. The residential complex is located in a residential neighborhood, there are social facilities nearby. "We are eternally grateful to our state. And so, on the eve of our main holiday of the country, I receive the keys to a new apartment. I wish every resident to find such joy that our President gave us," said Bagilya Kasenova, a resident of Burabai village, who received a three-room apartment today."The houses have high and bright ceilings. Very high-quality repairs. Starting from the entrance, the house is very warm and cozy. We are very happy," said Asel Bektemirova, a mother with many children. Also, 20 families of the regional center received the keys to new apartments today.In the region this year, it is planned to award about 900 apartments for socially vulnerable segments of the population, including about 600 in the regional center. In total, about 2,000 families in the region will improve housing conditions under all programs. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/871775

Dear residents of Akmola!I sincerely congratulate you on the National Holiday - Republic Day!The Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adopted in 1990, was the first step on the path of our country to independence and independent, stable and progressive development."Republic Day is a majestic symbol of our people's centuries–old dream of Independence. This holiday reminds us that, thanks to unity and solidarity, our people have overcome all challenges and trials at all times," these words of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev convey the essence and significance of the National Holiday in the best possible way.In our country, a stable economic system has been built in a short time, work is underway to improve the standard of living of citizens, and national identity is being strengthened. Serious successes have also been achieved in the international arena, where our young republic has established itself as the initiator of major integration ideas and peacekeeping projects, and has taken unprecedented steps to strengthen the dialogue of cultures and civilizations.Residents of our region celebrate the main holiday of the country with good indicators. Thanks to hard work and government support, our farmers have harvested the best grain harvest in the last ten years. New comfortable schools and medical organizations for rural residents are being built, residential buildings and entire neighborhoods are growing in cities. Despite the difficult consequences of the flood, we managed to provide housing for all those affected and minimize the risks of future flooding. It took a lot of work to do this. Dear fellow countrymen!Today, our region continues its progressive development, remaining the leading region of the country in terms of grain harvesting, production of agricultural machinery and trucks, gold mining and food production. All these indicators have been achieved thanks to the daily hard work of every resident of the region. Thank you for that!I am sure that hard work, solidarity and love for our native land will continue to allow us to develop successfully and achieve high results.On this bright and joyful holiday, I want to wish health and well-being to every Akmola family. May peace and harmony, stability and prosperity always reign on the land of Kazakhstan! Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/871861

Today in Kokshetau, on the square near the flagpole, a solemn ceremony of raising the National flag in honor of the Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place. The event was attended by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, as well as residents of the city, public figures, and youth. The ceremony was accompanied by the performance of the National Anthem.Congratulating the audience, the head of the region noted the importance of the holiday as a symbol of unity, patriotism and national identity of Kazakhstanis.At the event, Akmola residents who made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region were awarded the "Enbek Ardageri" medal and the "Zhomart Zhan" badge. In addition, the winners and prize-winners of the World Nomad Games, as well as citizens who took part in flood relief, were awarded with certificates of honor, letters of thanks from the akim of the region and monetary certificates.By the way, the ceremony of raising the national flag was also held in the cities and districts of the Akmola region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/871895

Akmola region is the main link in the creation of a food belt around Astana and produces more than one quarter of the national grain production. Under such a message, a traditional agricultural fair is being held in the capital with the participation of producers of the region.More than 40 food items, which have become the hallmark of the region, are laid out on the shelves of farmers.In total, Akmola producers brought more than 300 tons of various products to the capital. The cost of products is 10-15 percent lower than the market price."Our products have been in demand for more than 20 years. We are engaged in the production of meat and meat products," says Zaure Galiakparova, head of Zhas LLP in Burabay district.The results of the fairs are evidenced by numerous positive reviews from residents of the capital, including the quality of the products on display, a wide range and affordable prices. Kulyash Kozhakhmetova, a resident of Astana, attends the fair every year"Today I am glad to purchase meat and dairy products of Akmola producers that my family loves. We are pleased with both the prices and the assortment," said resident K. Kozhakhmetova.Akim of the region Marat Akhmetzhanov, one of the first to visit the fair, got acquainted with the range of products on display and listened to the wishes of Astana residents."Holding Weekend Fairs has a positive effect on curbing prices for socially important food products and providing the population with high-quality, natural food products at prices 10-15% lower than the average market. But at the same time, it is also beneficial for farmers themselves, since it significantly reduces the number of intermediaries," said Murat Balpan, Deputy akim of the region.Akmola region is the only region whose volunteers help customers with the delivery of products. It's becoming a tradition. And this time, more than 50 young people arrived, who hurriedly rolled carts with purchased goods from the capital's residents.A concert program with the participation of local artists is also presented to the visitors.By the way, Akmola region consistently makes a significant contribution to the agro-industrial complex of Kazakhstan, providing a large volume of nationwide grain production. This year, the region has once again confirmed its status as the grain center of the country, having harvested a record harvest of 6.6 million tons of grain.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/871990

Agro-industrial projects aimed at processing agricultural products are actively developing in the region. One of the key projects is the creation of 7 dairy farms, of which 2 have already been launched, the Department of Internal Policy reports.Akkol district contributes to the development of agriculture. Important initiatives aimed at supporting farms have been launched here as part of the roadmap for the development of animal husbandry. The main efforts are focused on the creation of meat farms and the construction of a dairy farm, which will significantly strengthen the agricultural sector of the region, the Department of Internal Policy reports.Today, there are 3 large dairy farms and one peasant farm in the district. There are also 12 agricultural enterprises specializing in meat production, which this year sold 296.1 tons of meat in live weight.This year, two meat farms have been established in the Karasai rural district. Both farms purchased 75 heads of cattle at their own expense, which indicates the successful development of the meat industry in the region.Another important project is the construction of a dairy farm in the Yenbek rural district. The project is designed to maintain 816 heads of cattle. Works on the supply of engineering networks, installation of electricity and sewerage have already been completed. An important feature of this project was the introduction of advanced technologies: a manure removal system was built at its own expense. A biocomplex for recycling and recycling of waste has been installed on the farm, which ensures the environmentally friendly operation of the enterprise.In the summer, the first batch of cattle was brought to the farm – 272 heads of Holstein black-and-white breed from Denmark. These cows are known for their high milk yields, which will significantly increase the volume of dairy production. The second batch of cattle is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of this year. High-tech German-made equipment has also been purchased to ensure the efficient operation of the farm."The dairy farm construction project is being implemented with the support of the Auyl Amanaty program, under which the company received a loan. These funds will be used to purchase the necessary equipment and further increase the livestock to 816 heads. The project has passed the state examination and has been adjusted to include a modern manure removal system," the district akimat informed.By the way, the full implementation of the project will be completed by next year, which will significantly increase the volume of dairy products in the region, as well as create new jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/872490

The construction of a new branch of the water pipeline is being completed in the Shortandinsky district of the Akmola region. For many years, residents of the village received drinking water from four underground wells, which have been in operation since 1971. However, due to long-term exploitation and an increase in population, groundwater reserves have significantly decreased, which has led to an acute shortage of water. To eliminate the problem, it was decided to build a water pipeline from an underground water deposit located near the village of Egemen in the Shortandinsky district.During a working trip to the Shortandinsky district, Akim of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov visited the facility.Construction work began in July of this year, the contractor is Universalstroyservice LLP. To date, 18 km of water pipeline has already been laid, the construction of a concrete reservoir has been completed, two production wells have been drilled, on-site water supply networks at pumping station No. 2 have been equipped, block modules of the treatment plant, pumping stations of the 1st and 2nd lifts, as well as a booster station, and installation of power supply networks of pumping stations has been completed."The completion of the construction is scheduled for mid-December, the work is going according to plan. An additional branch of the water pipeline will provide Shortand residents with water with a reserve," said Deputy akim of the district Askar Mahfuz.The head of the region instructed representatives of the akimat of the region to control the quality and timing of the work performed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/872876

Akmola region is one of the leading industrial and agricultural regions of the country. Today, industry accounts for a third of the total gross regional product here, which makes it a key sector of the economy. According to the results of nine months, the volume of production in the region has achieved impressive results. This was told at a briefing by the head of the regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry Yerbol Ospanov, the Regional Communications Service reports.The main branches of the region are metallurgy, mechanical engineering and the food industry. For example, almost half of all tractors in the country and most of the combine harvesters, bearings and bricks are produced here. The production of butter, milk and flour has increased in the food industry, which also supports the food security of the region."Akmola region also attracts the attention of investors. Over the past nine months, a large amount of investment has been attracted to the region. These funds are used for the implementation of 198 projects that cover key areas – the agro-industrial complex, industry and tourism. At the moment, 64 projects have already been completed in the region, including the construction of a complex for processing grain crops in Kokshetau and a large dairy farm in the Tselinograd district. Promising projects in the field of renewable energy are also underway – wind power plants in the Arshaly district," said the head of the regional department of entrepreneurship and industry.By the end of the year, 134 new projects are planned to be completed, including a cereal production plant, production of electrolytic manganese, modernization of metal products and expansion of enterprises for the production of agricultural machinery. All this will create additional jobs and strengthen the region's position.In addition, special attention is paid to the creation of the infrastructure of the Aqmola industrial zone in the Arshaly district, where it is planned to place investment projects with high competitiveness and export potential."To attract investments, the Aqmola Invest Investment Development Center operates in the Akmola region, where investors receive full support on the principle of "one window". Since the beginning of the year, the center has held talks with 35 companies from Kazakhstan and abroad, including Hungary, China, Russia, Jordan and Turkey. A number of agreements have already been signed, including projects for the construction of a locomotive construction plant, biogas plants and a drone production plant," the speaker added.In the coming years, Akmola region will continue to implement major projects aimed at attracting investment and creating new jobs. There are plans to launch 34 projects, which will additionally create almost 3,000 jobs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/873175

Work is underway in Akmola region to create comfortable business conditions and reduce administrative barriers. This year, within the framework of a Single comprehensive program, the state is providing assistance to small and medium-sized businesses, offering favorable credit conditions, grants and infrastructure development. This was told at a briefing by the head of the regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry Yerbol Ospanov, the Regional Communications Service reports.Since the beginning of the year, thanks to a Single comprehensive program, 644 projects have been supported, which gave a powerful impetus for further development. The allocated funds are also used for infrastructure: several enterprises, including the Makinsky poultry farm, have already been provided with electricity and sanitation."State support has a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship in the region. This year, the number of small and medium-sized enterprises increased by 0.7% and reached 59.1 thousand. They employ more than 145 thousand people, and this number continues to grow. The volume of products produced by the SME sector is 14% higher than last year. The share of SMEs in the gross regional product has increased to 30.8%, which underlines the importance of small and medium-sized businesses in the region's economy," said Yerbol Ospanov, head of the Regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry.Social entrepreneurship is also developing in the region. Thus, 50 subjects have already been included in the Register of Social Entrepreneurship and receive additional benefits. Tax breaks, grants, assistance in finding partners and other support measures are available for such companies. For example, one of the entrepreneurs received subsidies and guarantees in the amount of 56 million tenge, and another was given preferential terms for renting premises.It was not without difficulties – in the spring of this year, floods caused damage to 28 SMEs. A special commission has been created to help the affected companies, which has already made decisions on compensation totaling 127.5 million tenge. Most of the applications have been approved, and payments have already been received by entrepreneurs.Among other things, the region has also seen an increase in domestic trade since the beginning of the year. Nevertheless, the inflation rate remains an important issue."To curb price increases, more than a thousand contracts have been concluded with manufacturers and shops, and 323 fairs with goods at discounted prices have been organized. A budget has been allocated to stabilize prices, and with the new harvest, the region has contracted large volumes of vegetables so that the population does not have supply disruptions in winter and spring," the speaker noted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/873185

As part of the implementation of the program "Expansion of the network of resource rooms to support inclusive education" for 2020-2025, on the Day of the Republic, inclusive education support rooms were opened in secondary schools No. 1 in the village of Zhaltyr in the Astrakhan region and No. 1 in the village of Egindykol in the Egindykol district.The event was attended by Chairman of the Coordinating Council for the Development of Inclusive Education in the Akmola region Marat Ibrayev, head of the office of the akim of the Astrakhan region Baltabek Altaev, parents, teachers.The classrooms are equipped with all necessary teaching aids and equipment."A resource room is an additional room in a school where students receive assistance in accordance with their special educational needs without leaving the main educational process. Its functioning involves the creation of special conditions for the adaptation, training and correction of violations of students with special educational needs based on individual programs. A modern and equipped inclusion room will contribute to the provision of comprehensive psychological and pedagogical assistance to children with special educational needs," said Polina Barakhoeva, Head of the Astrakhan District Education Department.It should be noted that today there are more than 70 resource rooms in the region to support inclusive education, which are attended by more than 1,000 children. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/873722

The 6th International Specialized Exhibition on Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking - Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2025 will be held from April 23 to 25, 2025.Kazakhstan Machinery Fair has established itself as a key venue for meetings of specialists in the engineering industry, becoming an important event for professionals from Kazakhstan and Central Asia.Main SectionsMechanical engineering and technologyIndustrial equipmentLogistics and transportAutomation and roboticsProduction management systemsWe invite manufacturers and suppliers of machinery and equipment, automation systems, production management technologies, as well as metalworking specialists to demonstrate their new products and solutions at the Kazakhstan Machinery Fair.The exhibition will be attended by more than 200 participants from 18 countries on an area of 7,262 square meters, more than 30 speakers and 3,087 professional visitors. Key players and industry leaders are expected to participate, which makes the exhibition a unique opportunity to present their products and establish business ties. Among the participants in 2024 were such companies as the Welding Company, Promet, and the Virage company.Opportunities for ParticipantsDemonstration of innovative solutions and technologiesEstablishing business contacts with key partners and clientsSharing knowledge and experience with industry professionalsDiscussion of current trends and development prospectsAmong the expected visitors are representatives of manufacturing and engineering companies, equipment suppliers, engineers and technologists, investors and procurement specialists.Business programThe key event will be the XII Forum of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan, which will bring together more than a thousand managers and representatives of machine-building enterprises, government agencies, business associations and large consumers.The exhibition will host more than 40 events, including:The conference "Innovations in mechanical engineering: the future of the industry"Round table "Production automation and digitalization"Master classes and seminars from leading expertsPresentations of new technologies and equipmentLocation of the EventThe exhibition will be held at the EXPO IEC, one of the most modern exhibition centers in the region, providing all the necessary conditions for holding international events.The organizer of the Kazakhstan Machinery Fair 2025 is Astana Expo, a company with 19 years of experience in organizing industry exhibitions in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, as well as the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Union of Machine Builders of KazakhstanIt's a great platform to showcase your solutions and establish business connections. Apply for participation and be a part of a significant event in the field of mechanical engineering.Participation with a stand:Nurzhan TuremuratovHead of the exhibitionT: +7 7172 64 23 23 (ext. 230)E: nt@astana-expo.comMarketing and Media partnerships:Marzhan TalapMarketing and PR ManagerT: +7 7172 64 23 23 (ext. 208)E: mt@astana-expo.comSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/872843

Astana will host a large-scale business event - the Subcontract Exchange-2024. It will be attended by large subsoil users, backbone enterprises, domestic producers, representatives of government agencies, national companies and interested organizations. The Exchange is organized by the Kazakhstan Industry and Export Center QazIndustry.The purpose of the event is to create a platform for direct negotiations between customers and suppliers, contributing to the search for new sales markets, the development of competitiveness of domestic products and the formation of B2B contacts. Within the framework of the Exchange, it is planned to sign long-term contracts and offtake contracts between customers and local manufacturers.We invite all interested parties to visit the Subcontract Exchange-2024, which will be held on November 20 (beginning at 9.30) at the address: 15 Kabanbai Batyr Avenue, Astana, Hilton Garden Inn Astana Hotel, 1st floor (Garden Conference Hall).For any questions, please call +7 (7172) 79 33 90 (ext. 4102 - Bayan; 4103 - Dinar). Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/873246

Instructions were given to modernize enterprises, provide additional financing for projects in mechanical engineering and increase supplies to foreign markets.At a Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, issues of the development of mechanical engineering were considered. Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapayev reported on the situation in the industry, representatives of industry associations – Unions of Machine Builders Meiram Pshembayev and industrial investors Kairat Elamanov, Kazakhstan Automobile Union Anar Makasheva made presentations.By the end of 2023, the share of mechanical engineering in the GDP structure reached 1.9%. There is an increase in production volume and a positive trend in attracting investments. For 9 months of this year, about 108.2 billion tenge was invested in Kazakhstani projects, which exceeds the volume for the same period last year by 2.2 times. One of the key issues of the sector is the modernization of equipment. The Prime Minister noted that in mechanical engineering, the wear of machinery reaches 40%. In the railway industry alone, more than 800 worn-out passenger cars are expected to be decommissioned by 2030. According to the Union of Industrial Investors of Kazakhstan, about 76% of agricultural machinery needs to be updated. The Head of Government stressed that in order to achieve the goals set by the President on economic diversification, it is necessary to actively use the potential of domestic engineering and introduce new technologies."The Head of State emphasizes that it is industrialization that should become the main driver of economic diversification. The accelerated development of the manufacturing sector, and above all mechanical engineering, should be a locomotive in ensuring the economic self-sufficiency of Kazakhstan. The state actively supports domestic producers. We are facing important tasks to create a production cycle with a high degree of localization. In addition, in order to increase the efficiency of enterprises, it is necessary to carry out timely modernization of production," Olzhas Bektenov stressed. The necessity of introducing digital technologies at enterprises in accordance with global trends in robotization and automation of production cycles was noted.Today, the automotive industry is working on the formation of cluster production. This approach stimulates the development of related industries, opens up new opportunities and prospects for the entire sector. There are about 50 enterprises operating in the oil and gas engineering industry. The volume of production reaches $160 million, while the volume of imports exceeds $1.6 billion. The Prime Minister drew attention to the tenfold difference and the need to reduce the gap. To assist in the creation of new domestic industries, the International Center for Oil and Gas Engineering was established. Projects on localization of products of such international companies as Honeywell, PetrolValves, Wika have already been successfully implemented. The Head of Government noted the need to expand the powers of the Center to guarantee the conclusion of long-term contracts between international operators and Kazakhstani enterprises.The Head of Government instructed the Ministries of Industry, Finance, National Economy and Baiterek Holding to provide additional financing for projects in mechanical engineering within the framework of already approved financial and economic justifications. Olzhas Bektenov stressed that machine-building enterprises should be provided with loans at a preferential rate to upgrade fixed assets and launch the production of new types of goods.The Ministry of Industry also needs to keep under constant control the progress of projects in the automotive industry and promptly resolve emerging issues, expand exports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/873271

On October 29, 2024, Kanat Sharlapayev spoke at a meeting of the Government of Kazakhstan, who presented a strategy for the development of the country's engineering industry. During his speech, he stressed the key aspects for increasing the competitiveness of Kazakh products on the world market, the importance of innovation and digitalization, as well as the need to attract foreign investors and localize production.The main directions of the industry developmentInstitutional support: The development of the machine-building industry is carried out in accordance with the Law "On Industrial Policy" (2021) and the Comprehensive Plan for 2024-2028. The main objectives are to increase competitiveness, access to finance, technology introduction, personnel development, increase local content and export support. The goal is to double production by 2028.Industry status: Mechanical engineering occupies 20% of the manufacturing industry and has a significant multiplier effect: one workplace in the industry creates up to 7-8 jobs in related industries. In 9 months of 2024, investments amounted to 124 billion tenge, the growth doubled.The main sectors of mechanical engineeringAutomotive industry: Major projects are underway with the CHANGAN, HAVAL, KIA and Geely brands. By 2025, it is planned to produce up to 90 thousand cars per year. The emphasis is on deepening the localization of production, in particular, the production of car seats and multimedia systems.Railway engineering: Production of locomotives, freight and passenger cars has been established. In 2025, the production of passenger cars "Stadler Kazakhstan" with a capacity of 100 units per year will be launched. The plans include the modernization of the carriage fleet, reducing the wear and tear of which reaches 55%.Agricultural engineering: In the last 5 years, production has increased 4 times. Large investors (Amazone, Zoomlion) have been attracted, and the production of components is developing. The localization center in Kostanay contributes to the development of infrastructure.Electrical engineering: Exports of products (transformers, batteries) continue to grow. Measures have been introduced to support the sector, including the priority of public procurement and access to raw materials. Work is underway to produce energy-efficient transformers and industrial batteries.Oil and gas and mining and metallurgical engineering: Production growth is 35% and 15%, respectively. Work is underway to amend legislation to support long-term contracts in the industry, and international investors are being attracted to introduce promising technologies.Cluster developmentThe clusters in Ekibastuz and Saran demonstrate the success of economic diversification and job creation. It is planned to expand the cluster approach to other sectors.For the further growth of the industry, it is important to strengthen support through long-term contracts, improve access to financing (the need is 600 billion tenge), and support innovation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/873275