At the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Adil Galiakhmetov, who competed in the men's 1000-meter short track, came first in his group and qualified for the semifinals.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934276

Kazakhstani Ayana Zholdas (76.54), who competed in freestyle acrobatics at the 9th Asian Winter Games, won a bronze medal.Photo: Turar KAZANGAPOVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934277

National team athlete Malika Yermek, who participated in the women's 1000-meter short track at the 2025 Winter Asian Games, reached the "A" final.Also, another compatriot Alina Azhgaliyeva will compete in the "B" final.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934278

The Kazakh team won a silver medal in the women's 3,000-meter short-track relay at the 9th Asian Winter Games.Team members are Yana Khan, Olga Tikhonova, Malika Yermek, Zeynep Kumarkhan, Alina Azhgaliyeva and Madina Zhanbosynova.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934279

The Kazakhstani men's team won the 5000-meter short track relay at the Asian Games in Harbin. The team consisted of Denis Nikisha, Adil Galiakhmetov, Mersaid Zhaksybayev, Aibek Nasen, Abzal Azhigaliev and Gleb Ivchenko. It should be noted that this is the first gold medal in the history of Kazakhstan's short track at the Asian Games. Previously, only silver and bronze had been won. Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934281

The Kazakh team finished in the top three in the women's team sprint in speed skating at the 9th Winter Asian Games.Team members - Kristina Silaeva, Daria Vazhenina, Nadezhda Morozova. Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934285

At the IX Winter Asian Games in Harbin, the men's short track speed skating team won the 5000-meter relay race, bringing Kazakhstan its first gold medal. This prize is the first gold in the history of short track speed skating at the Winter Asian Games in Kazakhstan.The Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan congratulated the Kazakh team on its first gold medal at the IX Winter Asian Games, noting the significance of this victory for the country's sports:"I sincerely congratulate the Kazakh national short track speed skating team on its historic victory! Today, our compatriots brought joy and happiness to all the fans, bringing the first gold medal to the country's basket. Our anthem is playing in the Chinese capital, and our blue flag is flying high. This award is of great importance to us. After all, this is the first gold medal won by Kazakhstan at the Winter Asian Games in the history of short track sports. I would also like to express my special gratitude to the coaching staff who worked hard on the path to victory. " "Today, our athletes are climbing the podium thanks to their determination to win. After a short break, the national anthem will be played again at the Winter Asian Championships. I would like to express my special gratitude to the coaches who prepared our passionate compatriots for this path to victory. This was a great joy for the whole country. Thank you. Forward, Kazakhstan!” said Gennady Golovkin.The Minister and the Head of the NOC thanked all members of the team and wished them success in the upcoming competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934287

The first group stage of the competition among the women's ice hockey teams has ended.The Kazakh beauties met with the South Korean team in the decisive game of the group stage and won in overtime.Alexandra Shchegay scored the winning goal for the team.The next game will be held on February 12 against the Japanese team.Photo: Sali SABIROVSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934292

Short trackThe Kazakhstani men's team won the country's first gold medal in the 5000-meter relay. The team consisted of Denis Nikisha, Adil Galiakhmetov, Mersaid Zhaksybayev, Aibek Nasen, Abzal Azhgaliev and Gleb Ivchenko.In the women's 3000-meter team competition, the country's women's team won the silver medal. The team members are Yana Khan, Olga Tikhonova, Malika Ermek, Zeynep Kumarkhan, Alina Azhgalieva and Madina Zhanbosynova.Also, in the women's 1000 meter race, Olga Tikhonova lost in the quarterfinals, Alina Azhgalieva performed in the B final, and Malika Ermek performed in the A final.In the men's competition, Aibek Nasen was eliminated in the quarterfinals, while Adil Galiakhmetov and Gleb Ivchenko competed in the B final.Speed ​​skatingThe Kazakhstan women's team won the bronze medal of the Winter Asian Games in the team sprint. Team members are Kristina Silaeva, Darya Vazhenina, Nadezhda Morozova.In the 500 meter race, Kristina Silaeva took 8th place, Inessa Shumekova took 14th, Darya Vazhenina took 15th, and Margarita Galiyeva took 17th place.In the men's 5000 meter race, Vadim Yakubovsky took 9th, Bakdaulet Sagatov took 12th, and Vitaly Shchigolev took 13th place.Freestyle acrobaticsAyana Zholdas won the bronze medal in the final of the Asian Winter Games, scoring 76.54 points. Ardana Mahanova did not make it to the final.In the men's competition, Roman Ivanov did not qualify, while Ulanbatyr Umirzakov and Asylkhan Asan took 5th and 6th places.CurlingThe Kazakhstan women's team lost to Japanese athletes (4:10), while the men's team defeated the Taipei team with a clear advantage - 10:5.Ice hockeyThe Kazakhstan women's team met with South Korea in the decisive game of the group stage and won in overtime - 1:0.Ski mountaineeringIn the men's competition, Timur Artyukhin and Chingiz Baykashev did not qualify, while Niyaz Zhanuzakov and Denis Vlasov stumbled in the semifinals. In the women's race, Asem Nazirova failed to reach the final.Cross-country skiingIn the women's 5 km race, Nadezhda Stepashkina finished 5th, Ksenia Shalygina 7th, Angelina Shuryga 8th, and Daria Ryazhko 9th.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/934296

From February 5 to 7, 2025, training for girls is being held as part of the “AI Skills Accelerator for Girls” program. The opening of the event was attended by Zhaslan Madiev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Natalia Mochu, Regional Director for the CIS Region of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in an online format.The training was organized to improve the digital skills of girls and women in modern artificial intelligence technologies. The ITU Development Sector and EY are working together to implement this two-year program. The program is aimed at ensuring access to advanced technological education.“The head of state pays special attention to the development of artificial intelligence in our country. We plan to introduce AI into all spheres of our lives. We have set a big goal - to train 1 million people in 5 years. This includes 500,000 schoolchildren, 300,000 students, 90,000 civil servants, 80,000 corporate sector representatives and 30,000 representatives of other sectors. Certain pilot projects are being implemented in all areas. In addition, we plan to introduce requirements for mandatory training in AI for current and future civil servants. We will launch this pilot project in March of this year. As you can see, AI training programs are provided for all categories of citizens,” Minister Zhaslan Madiev noted.The program will help girls master digital, ethical and managerial skills, allowing them to develop innovative solutions and use AI to solve problems in their communities.Over two years, the program will achieve the following results:1,000 girls will undergo offline seminars, receive education, receive mentoring support and expert assistance.The seminars will cover 12 countries around the world (2 countries from each IEO region).Participants will take part in a competition, and the winners will have the opportunity to travel to the IEO international AI event.The project is being implemented within the framework of the IEO Development Sector and EY partnership.“Developing skills in the field of artificial intelligence opens up new opportunities for girls. This will help them not only master advanced technologies, but also use them for the benefit of their communities. This program is a step towards a more inclusive and equitable digital future,” said Natalia Mochu, Regional Director of the ITU for the CIS region.The first participating countries for 2024–2025 are India, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malta and Paraguay.https://www.itu.int/women-and-girls/women-in-ict/ai-skills-accelerator-for-girls/ Press service of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/931542

On February 6, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Freedom Telecom Holding Ltd. signed memorandums of cooperation in the construction of the West-East national fiber-optic hyperhighway and the creation of data processing centers (DPCs) of no lower than Tier-III level.The implementation of these initiatives will allow the country to create an alternative route for international data transit between Europe and East Asia, increase Kazakhstan's competitiveness in the field of digital services, and attract major global IT companies.The construction of the West-East national hyperhighway will significantly increase the volume of data transmission and make Kazakhstan a major participant in the transit of international Internet traffic. This project is aimed at reducing data transmission delays, increasing connection speeds, and creating an alternative route for traffic between Europe and Asia. The construction of the hyperhighway is scheduled for completion in 2026.This is especially important for cloud technologies, financial operations, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The construction of the hyperhighway will also help attract international clients, such as large IT companies, telecommunications corporations, and financial institutions interested in fast and secure data transfer.One of the key elements of the development of Kazakhstan's digital infrastructure is the construction of modern data processing centers (DPCs). These centers will accumulate content and ensure stable traffic communication. Since they will be built in accordance with the Tier-III international standard, they will provide a high level of reliability and security.The signing of the memorandum on the projects "Construction of the West-East National Hyperhighway" and "Creation of a DPC not lower than Tier-III" is a strategically important step in the digital development of Kazakhstan. These initiatives will increase the country's share in international traffic transit and create a reliable data storage infrastructure.The projects are planned to be financed by private investments.Press service of the Central Data Infrastructure Agency of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/932986

“Government to citizens”, that is, the sphere of providing services to citizens, is also one of the important priorities. With the help of digital technologies, we intend to make the daily life of citizens as easy as possible and achieve equal opportunities for all,” - President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In 2024, Kazakhstan achieved significant results in implementing the task of the Head of State. The normative and methodological foundations of digital transformation were developed, an expert base was formed, and large-scale reforms were launched in various areas.One of the main tools of digital transformation was the reorganization of business processes. As a result of the revision of more than 1,200 state processes, 468 business processes were optimized in 23 state bodies, which made it possible to reduce their execution time by an average of 45%.In particular, the reengineering of 98 processes in the Ministry of Agriculture led to a reduction in service time by 55%. In the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of National Economy, this indicator was 55% and 85%, respectively.The main achievement of the year was to increase the level of digitalization of public services. According to UN data, Kazakhstan entered the top 10 countries in the online services index and took 24th place out of 193 countries in terms of digitalization.Today, more than 93% of the population can access electronic services through the eGov portal. 90.8% of public services are available via smartphones. The introduction of biometric identification and QR-signatures has simplified the process of obtaining electronic services - over the year, Kazakhstanis signed more than 23 million documents using QR codes. Digital transformation in Kazakhstan is aimed at making public services more convenient, accessible and efficient.We would like to highlight several digital solutions that have shown real benefits for Kazakhstanis.Examples of digital solutions that have improved the lives of citizens:• The digital military ID card has completely replaced paper documents.• Online registration for kindergartens has made the process more transparent thanks to the voucher financing system.• The introduction of the "European Protocol" has reduced the period for receiving insurance payments from 40 to 5 days and made it possible to issue a CCA without the participation of the police.• Automation of enforcement proceedings has eliminated the involvement of private bailiffs, reducing the financial burden on citizens.• Digitization has simplified admission to kindergartens, schools, universities and hostels, as well as optimized processes in healthcare, social protection and registration services.By 2025, it is planned to reduce the term of 44 public services, transfer 20 public services to a proactive format It is planned to replace, as well as transform 35 public services.The results of digital transformation are already visible to millions of Kazakhstanis. Each project is aimed at increasing the convenience, transparency and accessibility of public services. Increasing the level of digitization improves access to education, healthcare and social services, making them more convenient and fair. Many public services are now available online, without queues and additional bureaucratic procedures. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/933097

In Kazakhstan, it is planned to implement R&D projects based on the country's leading universities. At the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the Committee for the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Innovations, Agibot and such major technical universities as Satbayev University, International University of Information Technologies (MUT), Kazakhstan-British Technical University (KBTU), Astana IT University and others.Based on the agreements, universities will have equal opportunities to use advanced technologies in the field of robotics. Agibot will develop humanoid robots and implement solutions based on artificial intelligence in them. This approach opens up new opportunities for scientific research and educational initiatives.The agreement opens up opportunities for Kazakhstani students to implement joint R&D projects that will allow them to build robots and integrate artificial intelligence solutions. The universities plan to develop and implement R&D projects in coordination with Agibot and the Ministry, opening up new opportunities for domestic science and technology.According to the memorandums, Agibot plans to open its R&D center at the Alem.AI center. It was this international center that was presented by the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum as the main platform for research and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions.Alem.AI will be a key place for artificial intelligence research, startups and international cooperation. The center is expected to increase the export of Kazakhstani artificial intelligence solutions to $ 5 billion by 2029, launching a new wave of technological and economic growth. One floor of the center will be dedicated to R&D research laboratories, where scientists and developers can conduct scientific research and develop advanced artificial intelligence solutions. These labs will be a key location for supporting innovation and implementing research projects in the field of artificial intelligence. Source:AgiBot is a leading Chinese robotics company, founded in February 2023, specializing in humanoid robots with integrated artificial intelligence and a comprehensive application ecosystem. The company is valued at $960 million (September 2024), the leader among unlisted robotics companies. Press service of the Central Institute of Industrial Technology of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/933596

On February 4 of this year, the Strategic Planning Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, held a seminar on project management issues and international indices in the areas supervised by the Ministry.During the seminar, the participants discussed topical issues in the field of project management. Employees of the Strategic Planning Department shared practical recommendations and strategies for implementing project activities, emphasizing the importance of adhering to all the principles of project management.In addition, the Ministry's ongoing work to increase the position of the Republic of Kazakhstan in international ratings such as the Global Innovation Index (GII) and the Electronic Government Development Index (EGDI) was presented.Erlan Satybaldyuly Zholdybayev, Head of the Analysis and Project Work Department of the Strategic Planning Department of the Central Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan: “The level of digitalization in Kazakhstan is high and continues to grow, for example, in 2024 Kazakhstan ranked 24th among 193 countries monitored by the United Nations in terms of the level of e-government development, compared to 28th in 2022. The e-government development index measures the country's e-government capabilities in three important areas: online services, telecommunications, and human resources. It also considers how well the country uses information technologies to improve interaction with its citizens and accessibility,” he noted.The participants also noted the importance of communicating international rating indicators to representatives of local executive bodies, and also discussed ideas for further digitization of the country.Experts noted significant progress in the state's policy in the field of providing online services, noting their benefits for the country's people and businesses. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/933975

On February 6-7, the republican command and staff exercise “Spring-2025” is being held in Mangystau region. The line demonstration of the exercise was attended by Talgat Zhambauov, Head of the Department of State Control over Civil Defense Measures of the Committee for Civil Defense and Military Units of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Deputy Akim of Mangystau region Tlek Zhetkizgenuly, Akim of Aktau city Abilkhair Baipakov, and Deputy Head of the Emergency Situations Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Nurlybek Aizharykov, who inspected the readiness of civil defense services and structures. 287 personnel and 35 pieces of equipment were mobilized as part of the republican exercise. The structures ready to provide services in the spring include water, trade and catering, radiation and chemical protection, information and communications, energy, fuel and lubricants, information, public order protection and firefighting. The purpose of the exercise is to prepare the management bodies and forces of the state civil protection system for actions to prevent and eliminate the consequences of emergencies during the flood period of 2025. In addition, the readiness of management bodies, forces and means to respond quickly in the event of a flood will be tested. It should be noted that during the exercise, the operation of the public notification system was checked, and the actions of the operational headquarters of civil protection services and structures were clarified. In addition, the level of readiness for an urgent response to emergencies of a natural and man-made nature that may occur during the flood period will be assessed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/932805

Today, February 7, the solemn opening ceremony of the Year of Working Professions on the theme "Honest Labor - Honest Profit" was held at the Dostyk House in Aktau.The event was attended by Deputy Akim of Mangystau Oblast Tlek Zhetkizgenuly, city and district akims, teachers of technical and vocational, post-secondary educational institutions and representatives of partner institutions, heads of district and city education departments, and schoolchildren.During the event, an exhibition of products made by students at colleges training working specialists in the region was organized.The Department of Employment Coordination and Social Programs of Mangystau Oblast organized a "Job Vacancies" fair for graduates of colleges in the region, which was attended by about 30 employers. Today, an action plan for the Year of Working Professions has been approved in the region, and a working group headquarters has been established.Deputy Akim of the region, Tlek Zhetkizgenuly, emphasized the importance of the Year of Working Professions, and on behalf of the Akim of the region, congratulated and awarded letters of appreciation to specialists who have made significant contributions to the field of technical and vocational education.- Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, "A hardworking person, a professional specialist should be the most respected person in our country. Such citizens develop our state. We must show respect to an ordinary working person," and emphasized that a working person should be an example for young people today. The goal is to raise the status of working professions and promote their importance in society. In the region, in 2025-2026, it is planned to open an educational laboratory building, an IT hub, pass international industry accreditation, open competency centers at the expense of employers, increase targeted education orders based on the specific needs of enterprises and institutions, and open new specialties, - said Tlek Zhetkizgenuly.As part of the event, representatives of the dynasty who raised their descendants to be working specialists and passed them down from father to son; labor veterans, college students who participated in various championships at the republican and international levels and defended the honor of the region were honored.Press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/933976

The scope of the enterprise, which began operating last fall, is expanding. Today, another workshop was launched at the production site specializing in the production of polyethylene pipes.Let us recall that initially it was planned to produce only water and heating pipes from this enterprise. However, over time, the management of the enterprise, convinced that it would be possible to produce products for other purposes, took a new direction.According to the management of the enterprise, the additional workshop will produce three-layer pipes aimed at protecting cable systems in the energy sector.- We produce pipes with a diameter of up to 400 millimeters. For example, when it comes to water pipes, we are able to produce about 3,500 meters of pipes per day. Today we are starting work in another direction. The main advantage of our pipes for the energy sector is that they are made of fire-resistant materials. That is, such pipes do not burn. In addition, the outer layer of the pipe is designed to withstand various physical influences and high pressure. In general, we can produce 1,100 meters of such pipes per day, - says Tursynbek Musakhanov, Deputy General Director of UKa Trubtech LLP.According to the management of the enterprise, the plant is able to satisfy the demand not only of East Kazakhstan, but also of neighboring regions. The products are of high quality, and only modern technologies are used in production. It is worth noting that there are practically no other enterprises in our region working in this direction. In fact, there are only a handful of factories producing polyethylene pipes in our republic.The new enterprise will produce about 3,600 tons of products per year. In the future, it is planned to increase this figure to five thousand.- We have the capacity to fully cover our region with the necessary products. And in the future, we also intend to enter the markets of other regions of our republic. For this, it will be necessary to increase the volume of production. We are ready for such a step. In general, we plan to open additional workshops in the future and increase the number of our employees, - he says.At the same time, it should be noted that currently 25 people are employed at the production site.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/930904

Curling Our compatriots competed in the mixed doubles curling competition at the Asian Winter Games. Kazakhstan – China 5:11 Ice hockey (men) The Kazakhstan men's national team started the competition successfully, defeating Thailand by a large margin in the first match. Thailand - Kazakhstan 0:12 Ice hockey (women) The Kazakhstan women's national team defeated Thailand by a large margin in the next match. Kazakhstan –  Thailand 9:0.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/931126

Konstantin Bortsov - silver medalist of the IX Asian Winter GamesSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/931121

On February 4, 2025, the official signing of an investment agreement for the development and implementation of a high-resolution Earth remote sensing space system for the Republic of Congo took place at the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The document was signed between JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" and representatives of the Republic of Congo.The project aims to develop space technologies to ensure national security, monitor natural resources, agriculture, ecology, and urban planning in the Republic of Congo. Under the agreement, a high-tech satellite platform will be created to monitor the Earth's surface with high accuracy and efficiency.The signed agreement allows the Republic of Congo to join the international group of Earth remote sensing satellites, which already includes Mongolia. This lays the foundation for expanded international cooperation in space technology development, ensuring the exchange of data and advanced developments in monitoring and analytics."In addition to the satellite platform, Kazakhstan offers a comprehensive solution, including training and knowledge transfer. Kazakhstan is strengthening its position as a center for technological development, and international partners trust our solutions. This is already the second successful export, confirming the high level of the domestic space industry," emphasized the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev.Earlier, on September 2, 2024, the parties signed a roadmap for cooperation within the framework of a Memorandum on Earth remote sensing, which became an important stage in the preparation for this agreement.This agreement will strengthen the strategic partnership between Kazakhstan and the Republic of Congo in the space sector, contribute to the expansion of bilateral interaction, and foster the development of new technological initiatives. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/930894