During the meeting of the government, the Prime Minister noted that a number of large investment projects are being implemented in the country today - the government is ready to provide maximum support in solving the problems that arise. Mountain cluster development is actively underway in Almaty city and Almaty region. East Kazakhstan is a suitable region for the development of skiing and natural tourism. It is planned to carry out large-scale modernization works in the Shchuchinsk-Burabai resort area, which will allow the creation of year-round tourist facilities, as well as the development of ecological and sports tourism. An airport will be built in the Kendirli resort area in this region, and new impetus will be given to the development of tourism.The government is always ready to provide maximum support to investors and solve the problems that arise", Olzhas Bektenov noted.At the same time, appropriate work is underway to give farmers the right to engage in agrotourism. Event and cultural tourism is also actively developing. Olzhas Bektenov instructed the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to approve a unified calendar of all cultural, event, and sports events within two months. All interested government bodies should develop specific mechanisms to adapt such large-scale events to attract tourists.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972259?lang=kk

At the meeting of the Government chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, measures for the development and digitization of the tourism industry were considered.Special attention was paid to the implementation of the tasks of the head of state on the effective use of tourism potential in order to develop the city of Almaty and diversify the economy of the metropolis. In 2024, the total number of tourists increased by 14.8% and reached 2.3 million tourists."The number of foreign tourists increased by 27% and reached more than 680 thousand people. The number of domestic tourists increased by 10.4% and exceeded 1.6 million people. As a result, the volume of provided tourist services increased by 30% and amounted to 96.3 billion tenge. Tourists come to Almaty from India, China, the USA, Turkey, South Korea," Yerbolat Dosayev said. According to him, the development of tourism stimulated the growth of investments: 110.9 billion tenge were invested in the fixed capital of the industry, which is 2.1% more than last year. Tax revenues from tourism increased by 92.1%.83.5 thousand people are employed in the tourism sector, the average salary is 480 thousand tenge. In 2025, the number of foreign tourists is expected to increase by 10% to 750 thousand people.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972253?lang=kk

At the meeting of the Government chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, issues of development and digitalization of the tourism industry were considered.The Prime Minister noted that the tourism industry has significant potential and tourism should become an industry that gives a new impetus to the growth of the country's economy."Kazakhstan is a country with a deep history, beautiful nature, rich in culture and traditions. There are many places of interest for tourists in every corner of our vast steppe. Therefore, tourism should become an industry that gives a new impetus to the growth of the country's economy.At the same time, the development potential of tourism in Kazakhstan is very high. In the last 5 years, the number of tourists has increased by 7.5 times. Last year, more than 15 million people traveled to our country," Olzhas Bektenov noted.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972250?lang=kk

At the meeting of the Government chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the measures for the development and digitalization of the tourism sector were considered within the framework of the implementation of the tasks of the Head of State.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov said that large-scale landscaping is expected to be built in the resort area of ​​Burabay. will be landscaped."Reconstruction of the dendrological park will begin in Shchuchinsk. The multi-disciplinary congress center should become one of the important tourist objects and a business card of the Burabay resort", - noted the regional akim.He said that the land plot has been identified today, and the project development work has begun, and it will be ready by autumn.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972225?lang=kk

At the meeting of the Government chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, measures for the development and digitalization of the tourism industry were considered. At the National Congress in March of this year, attention was paid to fulfilling the tasks of the head of state on the development of the Shchuchinsk-Burabay resort region. Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov announced that the comprehensive plan for the development of the said resort area for 2025-2029 has been approved and is being implemented. The plan is aimed at large-scale development of tourism, transport and engineering infrastructure of the region."The plan conceptually includes activities for the development of new places: resort "Akbura", tourism areas around lakes Katarkol and Jokei. The priority of implementation of 34 engineering and transport projects was defined. As a result, 400 kilometers of water supply, drainage and heat supply systems, 116 kilometers of power lines and 80 kilometers of highways will be reconstructed and built,"- said the mayor.In 2025, 3.5 billion tenge were allocated for the infrastructural development of Burabai resort, including: ➤ 0.7 billion tenge - from the republican budget,➤ 2.8 billion tenge - local from the budget.The Shchuchinsk-Burabai resort region was designated as one of the three tourism centers in the country and remains the main resort of the region.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972222?lang=kk

In order to simplify the process of obtaining a Neo Nomad Visa for foreign tourists, it is recommended to introduce the possibility of issuing it in electronic format through the visa migration portal. Currently, it can be formalized only through institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan in foreign countries. This allows foreigners to stay in Kazakhstan for one year.Also, another important direction is the development of shopping tourism. The Tax Free system is considered to be an effective means of stimulating the purchasing activity of tourists, and this system works in many developed countries. And in the country in 2019, it was introduced in the pilot mode in the cities of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Turkestan. Within this system, goods worth 4.9 billion tenge were sold to foreign tourists. The average sales amount was 837 thousand tenge. This indicator is among the top 10 countries in the world.In this regard, the Ministry of Tourism recommends considering the possibility of changing the Tax Free system from a pilot system to a permanent mode of operation, as well as introducing this system in all regions of the country.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972217?lang=kk

In order to record foreign tourists and improve the statistical system, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports offers the National Bureau of Statistics access to the data of mobile operators. At the same time, information about the expenses of tourists based on bank card transactions is needed for the analysis of economic investment.Currently, the accounting of foreign visitors is based on the statistics of the Border Service of the National Security Service of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the data on domestic tourism is formed based on the report of accommodation facilities.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/972216?lang=kk

In order to improve the quality of service, it is planned to reform the hotel classification system in the country. According to the Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov, the criteria used since 2008 do not meet modern international standards, which requires their updating to match global trends in the hotel business.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/971783?lang=kk

One of the main initiatives proposed by the leadership of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports is to give regional akimats the authority to build tourism infrastructure in areas outside settlements, including national parks. Currently, necessary amendments to the legislation are being considered in the Parliament. A separate budget program aimed at financing infrastructure construction in tourist destinations will be developed. At the same time, in order to give priority to the development of tourism in the regions, it is necessary to consider the creation of separate tourism administrations along with the new competence. Currently, only five regions have separate administrations, and two more regions are being worked on," noted Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov. @KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/971777?lang=kk

Deputy akim of East Kazakhstan region Darkhan Sapanov spoke about the plans to be implemented in the field of healthcare in the region in 2025. The main focus is on improving the material and technical base of hospitals, repaying creditors and attracting new personnel.Creditor debts will be eliminated- One of the main problems of the health care system is the creditors' debts of medical organizations. This situation is also characteristic of our region, said Darkhan Sapanov. According to the results of 2024, the total debt of medical organizations in the region amounted to 2.5 billion tenge, of which 1.3 billion tenge are overdue debts. aid station and Samar district hospital.And the organizations with outstanding debts include Medical Center, Altai Interdistrict Hospital, Shemonaikha District Hospital, Serebryansk City Hospital and Bolshoi Naryn District Hospital. However, these organizations did not have debts for salaries and taxes.New debts appeared in the Children's Dental Clinic in Ust-Kamenogorsk and the Phthisiopulmonology Center of the SKO.Darkhan Sapanov instructed the heads of medical institutions to cancel all debts by the end of this year. Mortality decreasedLast year, the total death rate in the SKO increased by 2%, and the birth rate increased by 2.6%. decreased. However, death from cancer (tumor) decreased by 4.2%, and death from tuberculosis decreased by 18.2%.Death from diseases of the circulatory system increased by 3.4%, and death from injury decreased by 1.4%.Maternal and infant mortality also decreased. In 2024, a woman died during childbirth in the region. This case will be registered in the regional center and will be reviewed at the republican headquarters in the future.The main causes of infant death: perinatal complications, birth defects and respiratory diseases.- Maternal mortality decreased by 65%, infant mortality decreased by 31.5% - the result of the modernization of medical institutions and strengthening of preventive measures. This year, it is planned to raise the level of district hospitals and purchase modern equipment, said Sapanov.The Health Department is carrying out systematic work to reduce these indicators: it sends specialists for training, strengthens the material and technical base, buys medicines and special foods for children with rare diseases. level, 2 - level III. In the first quarter of this year, it is planned to transfer the Tarbagatay district hospital to the II level.The incidence of diseases of the circulatory system increased by 8.25% in 2024 compared to 2023. Cancer cases decreased by 4.29%. Injuries and poisoning increased by 7.63%, and the incidence of tuberculosis decreased by 4.44%. Personnel problem is the main focusCurrently, 10,842 specialists work in the health care system of the region, including 3,021 - doctors, 7,821 - middle-level medical workers.The region lacks 152 specialists, including 75 are needed in rural areas.- On February 13 of this year, the Health Department held a meeting with more than 150 interns and residents. Preliminary agreements have been made with 42 graduates of "Semei" Medical University, said the deputy mayor.Also this year, the region will send 70 specialists to study abroad. More than 420 million tenge have been allocated for this purpose. The directions of training are determined by the commission made up of the Health Department and chief specialists of the region.The material and technical base is getting strongerLast year, 3.3 billion tenge was allocated to update the material and technical base of 21 medical organizations in the region. 2.5 billion tenge was considered for major repair of 7 healthcare facilities, and repairs were completed in 6 facilities. Work on the remaining facility will be completed by the end of the year.By the end of this year, 18 healthcare organizations will be provided with new medical equipment. 4.8 billion tenge has been allocated for this.Also, 16 facilities will be overhauled, the cost of which is 3.8 billion tenge.36 medical facilities are being built in the region within the framework of the national project "Modernization of Rural Health Care". 35 of them have been put into operation, the remaining one will be completed this year.Several major projects important for the region are being implemented. Among them are the construction of a hematology center in Ust-Kamenogorsk, a 200-bed multidisciplinary hospital and a 500-person clinic in the city of Ridder, as well as the modernization of the 1-3 floors of the surgical building of the Oncology and Surgery Center, the construction of a 150-person clinic per shift in Kasym Kaysenov, Ulan district. it was found that the beds are being used with a high load, and some with a low load.In the Kurshim district hospital and the regional rehabilitation center, the beds are working with a high load. To effectively use the bed stock, re-imagining works should be carried out, Darkhan Sapanov concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/970525?lang=kk

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has started preparations for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy in 2026.Athletes of some sports who showed high results and won prizes in the 2024/25 winter season were selected as candidates for the Winter Olympic license. An individual training plan was approved for each athlete. This plan includes comprehensive methods based on international experience and science.Individual supervision is carried out for each athlete, inventory, medical support (drugs and sports nutrition according to WADA requirements), psychologist's help, nutritionist and doctor's advice are provided. Also, special sports equipment, preparation of programs, business trips of personal trainers are provided if necessary.In addition, the physical and functional condition of each athlete is tested through the Performance Hub platform, and training cycles are planned on a scientific basis. This will increase the efficiency of the training system and prevent injuries.Federations, regional sports administrations and institutions subordinate to the ministry have been assigned specific tasks to support the preparation process for the Olympics. They must ensure the unhindered participation of athletes in training sessions, the timely provision of all equipment and medical services, and the exact implementation of the competition schedule.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/970504?lang=kk

Craftsmen from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan present their work in yurts specially made for foreign guests. Craftsmen from brotherly countries introduced folk crafts to residents and guests of Aktau.Gulsan Atamkulova is an embroidery master from Kyrgyzstan. According to him, now the national tableau is very popular in the country. Embroidery is sewn on various everyday items and clothes. Modern bags, purses, bedclothes and robes are embroidered with national motifs. In addition, the master creates unique shawls from silk fabric with felt elements."I have been doing this business since childhood. In general, almost all Kyrgyz women know how to sew and embroider. The art of embroidery is passed down from generation to generation. My profession is a designer. For the past five years, I have been making clothes with traditional elements. I am planning to write a scientific article about national clothing, that is, about the meaning of ornaments and special embroidery, why and how it is used. After all, every Kyrgyz national costume, every element of it, is not only beautiful, but also functional," noted Gulsan Atamkulova.Kurmanbek Sartymatov is a master tanner. He makes leather bags, whips and belts. The festive set created by him is eye-catching. To make it, the master used leather, silver, brass, and natural stone. My son is a jeweler, my wife embroiders. I like to work with leather myself, because it can be combined with metal, bone, stone. Kazakhstanis often order my products, but I have never been here. Now we are in Aktau - the cultural capital of the Turkic world. We hope to get to know local masters and exchange experience," says Kurmanbek Sartymatov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/970390?lang=kk

In Kazakhstan, foreign athletes (legionaires) are no longer funded from the state budget. If they want to play in domestic teams, their costs will be covered only by sponsors or private investors.This decision was made to create conditions for domestic athletes, to grow our own personnel and to attract private funds to sports. That is, now the main focus is on our athletes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/970370?lang=kk

The Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov and the head of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan (NOC) Gennady Golovkin met with the President of the Qatar NOC, Vice-President of the Association of National Olympic Committees Sheikh Joan Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani and CEO of the Olympic Council of Asia Hussein Al-Musallam. Yerbol Myrzabosynov wrote about this on his Instagram page on the social network.During the negotiations, the issues of strengthening cooperation between Kazakhstan and Qatar in the field of sports and the Olympic movement, as well as the development of water sports in the country in cooperation with the World Aquatics organization and the involvement of experienced foreign specialists in this field were discussed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/970151?lang=kk

Within the framework of the cultural year of the Turkic world, Turkic-speaking peoples are meeting in Aktau and promoting common values.Shule Aydyn, director of the Izmir Development Institute, says that there are many similarities in the national clothes of Turks and Kazakhs. According to him, such a cultural event is very important for promoting common values. Masters who set foot in the city of Aktau for the first time are happy to get acquainted with the culture of the Kazakh nation.- We are very happy that Aktau is the capital of the Turkic world. We brought here our handicrafts, that is, our embroidery, Turkish textiles. There are many works of art that connect our common culture with the Kazakhs. For example, our wedding dresses are similar to Kazakh clothing. Especially the embroidered silk dresses are very similar. It is a great honor for us to participate in this event on behalf of Turkey. I am coming to Aktau for the first time. We are very happy to get to know the culture of Kazakhs, - he says.Master classes on embroidery and working with marble will be held at the Turkey House in the "Village of Masters". Any guest can take part in it and get acquainted with the national products of the Turks.- Now there are 4 masters who give master classes to the guests who come here. They make and show Turkish national products. The cultural event of the brotherly countries gives an opportunity to see the creations of the Turkic-speaking peoples and our common values, - says Shule Aydin, director of the Izmir Development Institute.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/970047?lang=kk

KR Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting with heads of international sports organizations. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Joan Bin Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Vice President of the Association of National Olympic Committees and Qatar Olympic Committee, Hussein Al-Musallam, Director General of the Olympic Council of Asia and World Aquatics, Thani Abdulrahman Al-Kawwari, Vice President of the Qatar National Olympic Committee.Issues of developing international sports cooperation, supporting the Olympic movement and creating conditions for the development of professional and mass sports. discussed.Prospects of Kazakhstan's cooperation with international sports organizations in training athletes and conducting joint training sessions, modernizing sports infrastructure, and expanding cooperation in the development of water sports were discussed. It was noted that sports cooperation plays an important role in mass sports promotion.@KZgovernmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/969651?lang=kk

The Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerbol Myrzabosynov, on behalf of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, congratulated Sergey Tsyrulnikov, an active participant in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle among the people, on his 40th birthday. Also, within the framework of the "100 Villages" social project, he is engaged in the education of rural youth, holding master classes, open exercises and motivational meetings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/968741?lang=kk

The Public Council of the East Kazakhstan region announces that a Public Council meeting will be held on April 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at 40 M. Gorky Street, Uskemen (meeting hall, room 108).Issues to be considered:1. review drafts of acts and make recommendations. 2. MiscellaneousSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/968573?lang=kk

The Ministries of Labor and Social Protection of the People, Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Kazakhstan announced the opening of the competition on social responsibility of business in 2025 in accordance with Decree No. 523 of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated January 23, 2008, "On the "Paryz" competition on social responsibility of business". subjects are held in the following nominations:1. "The best socially responsible enterprise".In this nomination, the activities of candidates implementing social programs aimed at supporting their personnel, social adaptation of people with disabilities and improving the welfare of society as a whole are considered.2."The best social project of the year". social projects are considered.Documents for these nominations are accepted at the following address: "Department of Coordination of Employment and Social Programs" MM, Kievskaya str. 1, phone 205120;3.«Best collective agreement».This nomination considers the collective agreements provided by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which significantly improve and strengthen the labor and social rights of employees.4.«Best enterprise in the field of labor protection».This nomination During the labor process, the activities of candidates who create working conditions that allow employees to maintain their health will be reviewed. Liebknecht str., 19, phone 25-65-83.5."For contribution to ecology". In this nomination, the activities of candidates who stand out in the implementation of nature protection (ecological) programs, activities and projects aimed at improving the state of the environment, waste disposal and recycling Documents are accepted at the following address: MM "State Labor Inspection Office" RMM "Department of Ecology for SKO", Potanin street 12, phone 76-81-98.To participate in the competition, candidates submit materials to the competition organizers in one copy (only one language is allowed upon selection):1) application;2) candidate's level of activity there will be a report expressing self-assessment and concrete results on corporate social responsibility.The candidate's report includes: the history of a legal entity or an individual; organizational structure; other additional information.3) survey.The deadline for submission of documents by candidates for the competition is August 1, 2025. Detailed information can be found at www.paryz.kz.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/968003?lang=kk

Sayan Zhaksygeldiuly Khamitzhanov has been appointed to the position of adviser to the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Sayan Zhaksygeldiuly is in charge of football and football infrastructure development in the country. At the IV Foundation held in Burabay, the Head of State paid special attention to these areas.Sayan Khamitzhanov is a specialist with extensive experience in the field of football. He worked as a manager in the Football Federation of Kazakhstan and the Astana Football Club.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/966567?lang=kk