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Digital Almaty: The Future of Non-Geostationary Satellite Communication Systems: Revolution or Challenge? 09.02.2025
At Digital Almaty 2025, during the panel session “The Future of Non-Geostationary Satellite Communication Systems: Technologies, Markets, and Challenges”, leading global experts discussed the prospects of non-geostationary satellite communication systems (NGSO) and their role in bridging the digital divide. As technology advances, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are becoming a crucial tool in providing global internet access. However, their large-scale deployment presents several challenges, including frequency regulation, orbital security, and competition with traditional geostationary (GEO) satellite systems.Speakers emphasized that NGSO systems can significantly enhance connectivity in remote regions, providing low-latency, high-speed internet, making them indispensable in sectors such as telecommunications, transportation, defense, and emergency response.“The development of low-orbit satellites is not just a technological trend but a fundamental step towards closing the digital divide. Today, we are not only discussing advancements in the telecom industry but also expanding access to education, healthcare, and business opportunities in the world’s most remote regions,” said Vasiliy Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Republican Center of Space Communications JSC.One of the key issues discussed was the environmental sustainability of satellite systems. Currently, thousands of operational satellites are in orbit, and their numbers are expected to grow. Experts warn that without a well-thought-out disposal system and proper deorbiting strategies, the risk of space debris accumulation increases, which could jeopardize the operation of other satellites.“We are at a critical juncture: if we do not take measures to control satellite constellations, orbits could turn into chaos, where collisions become a reality,” emphasized Lokman Kuzu, Executive Vice President of Turkish Aerospace Industry.The discussion also touched upon regulatory frameworks and international cooperation. With increasing competition between key players, including SpaceX, Spacesail, Amazon Kuiper, as well as Chinese and European projects, coordinating orbital and frequency usage is becoming increasingly complex.“We must acknowledge that dozens of operators are currently active in space, and the frequency spectrum is limited. It is essential for governments and international organizations to establish unified rules that allow satellite systems to coexist without mutual interference,” stated Dmitriy Vetlugin, Director of Market Access & Sales, Central Asia at Eutelsat OneWeb.Another significant aspect of the discussion was the commercialization of satellite internet. NGSO systems are unlocking new market opportunities in developing countries and offering solutions for aviation, maritime transport, agriculture, and corporate sectors.“We are moving towards a future where satellite internet will become as accessible as mobile connectivity. The key question is not only how to make it possible but also how to ensure its commercial sustainability,” noted Jie Wan, Vice President of Marketing & Service at Spacesail.Concluding the discussion, forum participants agreed that the future lies in the integration of GEO and NGSO systems. In the coming years, we will witness the development of hybrid solutions, where geostationary satellites will provide high bandwidth capacity, while low-orbit networks will ensure low latency and real-time responsiveness.“We are not talking about replacing one technology with another—the future of satellite communications lies in their complementarity,” concluded Dauren Shaikhin, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Board Member of Kcell JSC.The discussion featured prominent experts, including Vasiliy Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Republican Center of Space Communications JSC (Kazakhstan), Lokman Kuzu, Executive Vice President of Turkish Aerospace Industry (Turkey), Jie Wan, Vice President of Marketing & Service at Spacesail (China), Dmitriy Vetlugin, Director of Market Access & Sales at Eutelsat OneWeb (Central Asia), and Dauren Shaikhin, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Board Member at Kcell JSC (Kazakhstan).As a reminder, the international forum Digital Almaty 2025 is taking place on January 31 – February 1 at the Atakent Exhibition Complex in Almaty. This year’s theme is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era." The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and the Innovation Technology Park Autonomous Cluster Fund. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929301
The Ministry of Digital Development and Communications and telecom operators discussed the possibility of using AI in the telecom sector 09.02.2025
A panel session on the topic "From Communication to Intelligence: Telecommunications as the Foundation of the AI ​​Industry" was held at the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum. The speakers discussed the issues of regulating the telecommunications sector, connecting to 5G, and innovative technologies.The Ministry is implementing several initiatives to improve the country's telecommunications. One of them is the national project "Affordable Internet".The national project provides for providing settlements and highways with broadband Internet and improving their quality, in particular, developing wired and wireless infrastructure, increasing transit potential, and creating a regional data hub. Up to 3,010 villages will be covered with TOBZ, the "last mile" will be built in 1,120 villages, 487 AMS will be built along highways, and public access points will be installed in 504 AEMs using satellite technologies.Artificial intelligence (AI) and modern data processing centers (DPCs) will play a key role in the strategic development of Kazakhstan's telecommunications infrastructure."The use of AI technologies is capable of automating everyday tasks, including industrial processes, risk assessment in the healthcare sector, emergency forecasting, and early detection of cyber threats. Large providers such as Kazakhtelecom JSC and Transtelecom JSC occupy a significant share of the data center market, providing reliable infrastructure for data storage and processing.The integration of AI and the development of modern DPCs will contribute to increasing the efficiency of Kazakhstan's telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring process automation, improving the quality of service provision, and strengthening the country's digital sovereignty," said the Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of the Central Information and Communications Ministry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Damir Seysembekov noted.Kazakhtelecom JSC continues to work on connecting fixed wireless Internet in rural areas using advanced technologies."We have started deploying FWA in rural areas, first connecting villages in the Almaty region, now more than 200 homes have been connected to Internet services. FWA is 2 times cheaper than FTTH. Of course, FWA will not completely replace FTTH, but in areas with low population density this is a real working alternative. There are shortcomings from the regulator before FWA is introduced into the NFA. We raised this issue at the strategic session on the development of the new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Telecommunications, but there is no solution yet. We are working in this direction, because without regulatory support it will be more difficult to scale it," said Nurlan Meirmanov, General Director for Strategy and External Asset Management of Kazakhtelecom JSC.As you know, last December, a large language model - KAZ-LLM - was launched in our country. One of the partners in the creation of the project was the digital operator Beeline Kazakhstan."Our history with AI began 5 years ago, and today it is one of the important priorities of our development. We implement it in our products to improve the client experience. We train our employees to increase their efficiency. In some cases, this figure increases to 25-30%. AI is a very important social tool. Last year, we participated in the development of a large language model in the Kazakh language, KazLLM. Most of such models are primarily designed for international languages. It is important for us that Kazakhstanis have such opportunities, interacting with artificial intelligence in their native language. Indeed, today a remote villager with access to the Internet and mastering artificial intelligence can quickly compete with an experienced expert in a big city," said Yevgeny Nastradin, CEO of KaR-Tel LLP.In turn, Mobile Telecom-Service LLP is actively implementing AI for its users today."We are already implementing AI and 5G-based technologies at Tele2/Altel. In particular, Smart Network, which optimizes network construction based on real demand; AI-personalization, which increases the value of offers for customers; B2B/B2G solutions using geoanalytics and predictive models to effectively optimize business processes, etc. "I am confident that in the near future we will experience a revolution in advanced digital transformation, which will be led by AI and 5G," said Alexander Babichev, Chairman of the Board of Mobile Telecom-Service LLP (mobile operator Tele2/Altel)."Kcell" continues to actively develop telecom infrastructure in Kazakhstan. According to Chairman of the Board Askar Zhambakin, there are 21 cities on the 5G coverage map and more than 1,500 base stations are operating. 2024 was the company's "year of active construction" and the company intends to maintain this momentum."The pace of network construction has doubled, which allowed us to accelerate the connection of not only strategically important, but also socially important objects. "Kcell" is the first and so far the only operator to provide mobile communication and Internet in the metro: nine stations are connected to the network. We were also the first operator to introduce 5G to industry. At the forum, we presented the capabilities of private 5G combined with artificial intelligence: in the ERG coal department, 5G controls unmanned equipment, and high data rates and minimal delays allow you to automate key production processes. "To scale such solutions to a wide range of equipment and facilities, a 5th generation mobile network capable of providing stable connectivity and high-speed data transmission in real time at all levels, from large industrial enterprises to urban infrastructure facilities, is needed," said Askar Zhambakin, Chairman of the Board of Kcell JSC. The panel session showed that telecommunications play a crucial role in laying the foundation for the artificial intelligence industry. For the successful implementation of AI in various industries, advanced telecommunications technologies such as 5G must be combined with the development of cloud and computing services. As the speakers noted, it is this synergistic approach that opens up a new path for digital transformation and solving global problems. Press service of the Central Information and Communication Technology Agency of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929303
Kazakhstan is a leader in the creation of technology companies worth $ 1 billion and $ 10 billion 09.02.2025
Kazakhstan has created a technology ecosystem that is generating $1 billion and even $10 billion startups at a pace comparable to the world's leading technology ecosystems, including the US and China. This was announced by Yoram Wijngaarde, founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, a leading global platform for analyzing startups and venture investments.Speaking at the Digital Almaty-2025 international forum, Yoram Wijngaarde highlighted the importance of new ecosystems and the opportunities they open up for the global market. According to him, the US and Europe remain leaders in the number of startups, but Asian countries are showing high growth rates. Kazakhstan already accounts for 15-20% of all global venture capital invested in Central Asia."Kazakhstan has become a significant player in the global arena of startup ecosystems. Today, many high-tech startups are developing here, and venture capital investments in the region have grown significantly. Kazakhstan is not only catching up with the US in terms of the dynamics of the emergence of "decacorns", that is, startups valued at more than $10 billion, but is also overtaking it. In a very short period of time, companies such as Kaspi.kz with a valuation of more than $10 billion have appeared in the very young IT ecosystem of Kazakhstan, which demonstrates the high potential of the Kazakhstani ecosystem in attracting international venture capital investments and creating world-class companies," noted Yoram Wijngaarde.During the work of Dealroom.co, 101 startups in Kazakhstan were analyzed, and this is just the beginning of the study of the region. Wijngaarde expressed confidence that the database will expand significantly next year due to the strengthening of cooperation with the Astana Hub International Technopark, which will allow for a more accurate assessment of the opportunities and trends of the Kazakhstani startup ecosystem.The integration of Kazakhstan's ecosystem into the Dealroom.co platform is of strategic importance, opening up access to international investments and partnerships. This will help Kazakhstani startups attract capital, accelerate their entry into the global market, and strengthen the country's position on the world map of innovations.Recall that from January 31 to February 1, the Digital Almaty-2025 international forum is being held in Almaty at the Atakent exhibition complex. The theme of the event is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era." The organizers of the forum are: the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty Akimat and the State Enterprise "Innovative Technologies Park".Reference: Dealroom.co is a global platform that collects and analyzes data on startups, venture investments and corporations around the world. Founded in Amsterdam in 2013, Dealroom.co is recognized as the main source of analytics and data for venture investors and startups. The platform contains information on more than 2 million startups and investors, which provides a unique opportunity to assess investment opportunities, analyze ecosystems and predict their growth.Press service of the Central Institute of Digital Development and Innovation of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929310
Kazakhstan is taking cybersecurity to a new level: using AI in data protection and threat prevention 09.02.2025
A panel session "A New Level of Protection: AI in Managing Cyber ​​Threats and Security Systems" was held as part of the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum. Leading experts discussed the possibilities of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of information security, new legislative initiatives, and international cooperation in the field of data protection.   The session was moderated by Farid Nahli, Program Coordinator of the CIS Regional Office of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Representatives of government agencies, business, and the expert community delivered keynote speeches. Ruslan Abdykalikov, Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, presented systematic approaches to protecting personal data, measures to prevent the spread of data, and Kazakhstan's strategy in international cyberspace. "In recent years, we have introduced a number of important initiatives, such as a data access control service, a Bug bounty platform, and the integration of more than 220 state systems with an information protection platform. Artificial intelligence plays an important role in identifying vulnerabilities, preventing cyberattacks, and protecting citizens," - said Ruslan Abdykalikov in his speech.  Today, Kazakhstan has achieved significant progress in cybersecurity, taking 3rd place in the Tier 2 rating of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In the coming years, the country is set to enter the Tier 1 (Role-modeling) group, which will establish leadership positions in the field of digital security.  Among the main initiatives, Ruslan Abdykalikov mentioned the launch of a malicious code research center and a cyber polygon for training specialists, the expansion of the "Cyber ​​Shield-2" program, the introduction of the "STOP-CREDIT" function in eGov, and accession to international conventions on personal data protection.  As part of Digital Almaty-2025, a panel session of the UIC Digitalization Working Group was held on the topic "Intellectual (Intellectual) Economy: Cloud Technologies and AI as Drivers of Investment and Innovation in Central Asia." Deputy Chairman of the Information Security Committee Umitzhan Arykbekova reported that the Ministry is developing a digital code and a law on artificial intelligence that will reflect the methods of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The regulator of the JSC (information security) adheres to the principle that “AI complements man”, and its developers and owners must constantly monitor the risks. Today, 51 domestic companies in Kazakhstan provide operational information security services. The development of this market is ensured by a policy of cooperation with the technological sector without excessive regulation. At the same time, the state sets requirements for the protection of personal data, national interests and security. The session has become an important platform for discussing modern challenges and solutions in the field of cybersecurity. Representatives of the state, business and international organizations agreed that using an integrated approach to AI, its application will help ensure reliable protection of the digital space of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929322
A ceremonial farewell ceremony for the Kazakh national team participating in the IX Asian Winter Games was held in Astana 09.02.2025
A solemn farewell ceremony for the athletes of the Kazakh national team to the IX Asian Winter Games was held at the Qazaqstan Athletics Sports Complex in the capital. The Yellow Continent competition will be held in the cities of Harbin and Yabuli of the People's Republic of China from February 7 to 14.The solemn gathering was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov, representatives of the National Olympic Committee, the medalist of the 1998 Winter Olympics, two-time champion of the 1996 Winter Asian Games Lyudmila Prokasheva, Honored Coach of the Republic of Kazakhstan in short track Madigali Karsybekov, sports veterans, coaches and representatives of the public.During the event, the Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan was solemnly handed over to the athletes who will carry the flag at the opening ceremony of the IX Asian Winter Games. At the opening ceremony of the Games in Harbin, the flag of our country will be carried by the Master of Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan in hockey Adil Beketayev and the Master of Sports of the International Class in short track Olga Tikhonova. In turn, Adil Beketaev appeared before the crowd as the flag bearer and solemnly took the oath.137 athletes from the Kazakhstan team will participate in the Games. They will perform in 10 disciplines from 6 sports (speed skating, short track, figure skating, biathlon, curling, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, freestyle, ski mountaineering, ice hockey). The national team will compete for 51 sets of medals.Yerbol Myrzabosynov wished the athletes good luck and noted that the competition on the Yellow Continent is an important event for our country.“There are only a few days left until the start of the 9th Winter Asian Games. The Kazakh national team is fully prepared for the Winter Asian Games. All necessary conditions have been created for this. In order to prepare for the Games in a quality manner, the national team held 137 training camps. Our athletes performed in 86 international competitions and won 33 medals. In general, our country has a good tradition of victories in winter sports. Today, our famous athletes, known not only to our country, but also to the whole world, perform at international winter competitions and are constantly among the winners. I wish good luck to all athletes participating in the upcoming Winter Asian Games. The Winter Asian Games are an important stage that not only demonstrates the sports potential of our country, but also encourages each athlete to achieve great achievements. Every victory of the national team is a great joy for our country! ”, – said Yerbol Myrzabosynov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928196
Digital Almaty 2025: Kazakhstan on the global map of IT innovations with the platform Dealroom.co 09.02.2025
On January 31, 2025, at the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, Yoram Wijngaarde, founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, will introduce Kazakhstan’s ecosystem on the world’s leading platform for startup and venture investment analysis for the first time.During the session, “Global Startup Investment Ecosystems: Trends, Insights, and Emerging Opportunities,” Mr. Wijngaarde will provide a comprehensive review of global tech ecosystems, highlighting Kazakhstan’s key achievements. He will also demonstrate the capabilities of Dealroom.co — an advanced data platform covering over 2 million startups, investors, and corporations — offering cutting-edge tools to assess investment prospects, analyze ecosystems, and forecast future growth.More than just a platform, Dealroom.co serves as a driving force for investors, startups, and corporations. Since its founding in Amsterdam in 2013, it has earned a reputation as an authoritative source of innovation data and analytics. Kazakhstan’s inclusion in Dealroom.co opens new doors to international investment and partnerships, shining a spotlight on the country’s homegrown technologies.From January 31 to February 1, the Atakent Exhibition Center in Almaty will host Digital Almaty 2025, a forum focused on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new industrial era. Under the theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era,” participants will explore AI integration in industry, finance, healthcare, education, and ESG, along with emerging opportunities for digital transformation.The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and Astana Hub (ACF PIT).Join Digital Almaty 2025 and be part of this milestone event! Further details are available on the official website. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/927398
NITEC to attract KZT 34 billion of borrowed funds for development of server infrastructure of government agencies 01.02.2025
National Information Technologies JSC (NITEC) is implementing a project to provide server equipment for information systems of government agencies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project is financed under a credit line in partnership with the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK) JSC. This is the first NITEC project to be funded using borrowed money.As the Operator of the e-Gov information and communication infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan, NITEC is embarking on a major project to develop the ICT infrastructure for government agencies. As part of the project, state-of-the-art server equipment is to be purchased and installed. The total cost of the project amounted to KZT 34.3 billion. «The implementation of this project will provide a reliable and resilient infrastructure for operating government information systems. This will not only increase data protection, but will also be an important step in the country's digital transformation and will improve the quality of public services», said Marat Yelibayev, Chairman of the Board, Development Bank of Kazakhstan.Securing funding in partnership with DBK will provide the necessary support to implement the project, enabling rapid server infrastructure development without significant budget outlay. This project will be an important step in the development and strengthening of the digital security of government systems. For more information, please contact:PR Department of NITEC JSCZhainagul Seidakhmetova+7 778 602 26 26press@nitec.kz;www.nitec.kzFor reference: National Information Technologies JSC is an operator of e-Gov ICT infrastructure, artificial intelligence and Government Intranet, and also performs system and technical maintenance of information systems for central and regional government agencies.Follow NITEC on the social media:FacebookInstagramSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929285
VII International Digital Forum Digital Almaty 2025 Launches in Almaty with Theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era” 01.02.2025
This year, the forum is dedicated to the transformation of industry under the influence of artificial intelligence and its key role in increasing the efficiency, safety and sustainability of production processes.The forum hosted a plenary session of the Prime Ministers of the EAEU countries, which was attended by the heads of governments of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iran, as well as the leadership of the Eurasian Economic Commission.The Digital Almaty 2025 forum will focus on Industrial AI and its impact not only on industry, but also on other key sectors of medicine, education, and the creative industry. This year, special attention was paid to the topics of sustainable development (ESG), cybersecurity, the financial sector, and the introduction of AI in medicine and biotechnology. For the first time, the forum hosted a drone football championship that combines technology and sports, as well as an interactive robot park showcasing cutting-edge developments.The event will bring together 220 companies, including leaders in the mining, metallurgy and oil and gas sectors, startups in artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech and medtech. The forum brought together leading experts from around the world, such as Richard Stirling (ces Oxford Insights), Kaan Terzioglu (CEO of VEON Group), Toju Duke (founder of Bedrock ai), Yoram Weingaard (CEO Dealroom), and others.During the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiev, noted that artificial intelligence is already changing the global economy and that Kazakhstan aspires to be among the leaders. “For this, it is important not only to introduce technologies, but also to create an ecosystem — training personnel, attracting investments, and developing infrastructure. Such forums will help to unite the efforts of the state, business and science, creating a platform for productive dialogue and joint initiatives.The Minister announced that it is planned to train 1 million citizens in AI by 2030 within the framework of the national program. This includes 500 thousand schoolchildren, 300 thousand students, as well as 90 thousand civil servants within the framework of the AI ​​Kyzmet Bootcamp program. Also, the International Center Alem.AI will be opened, which will combine educational programs, support for startups, laboratories of leading global companies, as well as developments in the field of AI for public administration.To ensure access to modern knowledge in the field of AI, it is planned to develop the AI ​​Movement and LMS educational platforms, as well as launch the AI ​​Olymp Republican Olympiad among students. These initiatives will allow creating a professional community ready to work with advanced technologies.The Minister also noted that it is necessary to develop digital infrastructure to implement ambitious goals in the field of artificial intelligence. Kazakhstan plans to provide computing power for the introduction of AI. This will serve as the basis for the creation of national language models, including KazLLM, and will also allow the development of AI agents for state bodies. The national platform will ensure secure and confidential work with data in the closed loop of state structures.Institutional support is also an important direction. It is planned to adopt a draft law on AI regulation in 2025, as well as develop a national strategy for AI development - a key document that will define priorities, goals and objectives in this area. The forum will conclude the results of the Astana Hub AI Movement initiative, the republican stage of the FIRST Tech Challenge will be held, where 24 best school teams will compete for the Digital Ministry Cup. One of the main events will be the Industrial AI Battle - a competition of startups in the field of AI and digital transformation, with a prize fund of $ 60,000 and grants from forum partners.The traditional Startup Alley will present 80 international innovative projects that will allow thousands of guests, including investors, to get acquainted with new ideas. In the "IndustryX" zone, Kazakhstani technology companies will present successful cases of AI implementation in industrial enterprises. During the panel discussion, leading subsoil users and technoparks from the USA, Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, and Iran will talk about the use of artificial intelligence in production processes.More than 40,000 people are expected to participate in the two-day digital event.The organizers of Digital Almaty 2025 are: the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty City Administration, and the Independent Cluster Fund "Innovative Technologies Park". Press service of the Central Institute of Industrial Development and Technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/928802
Zhaslan Madiev Introduces Alem.AI International Center to Prime Ministers of EAEU Countries 01.02.2025
At the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiev, presented the Alem.AI International Center for Artificial Intelligence.The forum brought together the heads of governments of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iran, and the leadership of the Eurasian Economic Commission.The creation of the center is an initiative outlined in the Address of the President of Kazakhstan, and in his speech, the Head of State noted that Kazakhstan should be a country where artificial intelligence is widely used and digital technologies are developed.Alem.AI will be the main platform for research, startups, and international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. According to Zhaslan Madiev, the center will increase the export of Kazakhstani AI solutions to $5 billion by 2029, as well as launch a new wave of technological and economic growth and turn Astana into a major intellectual center in Central Asia.Alem.AI will become a catalyst for the development of the AI ​​ecosystem, attracting 10,000 talents in various fields, training 1,000 AI specialists, launching 100 AI startups and implementing 10 scientific research projects in the field of artificial intelligence. The center will create new jobs, attract international companies and become a driver of digital transformation in management. The project will also have a significant social impact - it will improve the quality of life through access to advanced technologies and educational opportunities, and training qualified specialists will help eliminate the shortage of personnel in the field of artificial intelligence.The Ministry of Digital Development is negotiating with Telegram, TOP, Tether, inDrive, Google and other global technology companies to locate their offices in the Alem.AI center. These companies are engaged in the development of AI solutions, scientific research and the creation of new innovative products. The Astana Hub infrastructure is home to such international giants as Telegram, Playrix, TikTok, enrive, EPAM, Glovo, DAMUMED, Presight.ai and others. The opening of the center is scheduled for the fall of 2025, its area is 20,000 m2, and it will be located in the EXPO ecosystem.Alem.AI will be a key element in the development of the AI ​​industry in Kazakhstan, supporting research, the development of advanced AI products and attracting investments in the field of artificial intelligence. Kazakhstan is taking steps to become a leading player in the global AI market, creating not only infrastructure, but also a full-fledged ecosystem for technological breakthroughs.Press service of the Central Institute of Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/928980
More than 80 Projects Presented at Digital Almaty-2025 Startup Platform 01.02.2025
The Digital Almaty-2025 Technology Forum showcases innovative projects from leading domestic startups at the Startup Platform. Participation in such events paves the way for startups to scale, attract investments, and enter the international market.The Startup Platform provides young companies with the opportunity to present their ideas to thousands of participants, including investors, experts, and business representatives. Among the participants in the Startup Platform are residents of Astana Hub, a leading startup in Central Asia, including Higgsfield.ai, which has attracted $16 million in investment from American funds, entered the top 25 startups in the world according to Google, and has more than 2 million users; the Grand Mobile gaming studio, founded in 2022, has already gathered an audience of 60 million players, and its revenue for 2024 amounted to $20 million, 60% of which came from international markets; Working in the EDTECH sector, CodiPlay has covered more than 600 schools in different countries, including South Korea and the UK, in three years and recently raised $9 million at a valuation of $100 million. "Participation in forums like Digital Almaty opens up a unique opportunity for startups to scale and grow. For us, this is not only a platform to present our projects, but also a place to establish strategic partnerships, attract investments and exchange experiences with industry leaders. We regularly participate in startup arenas of major events, including the largest IT forum in Central Asia - Digital Bridge, and see how such platforms contribute to the development of innovations and technological entrepreneurship. Such forums play an important role in the development of the IT ecosystem of Kazakhstan, creating conditions for an innovative breakthrough and international cooperation," said Bolat Sultankulov, head of Arlan Biotech.The Arlan Biotech project will change the process of drug development using generative AI. It allows creating accurate sequences of antibodies in minutes, reducing the costs of pharmaceutical companies in the $150-200 billion market. The startup was founded by experts in the field of biomedicine, machine learning and biotechnology and was endorsed by the already famous venture capitalist Tim Draper, thus becoming the best among Kazakhstani startups. Now Arlan Biotech is participating in the famous reality show Meet the Drapers for a $1 million prize.BEKSAR offers a universal business automation platform, ITMLab develops innovative technologies for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities, Qala AI implements AI solutions for the sustainable development of cities, and Aurma.kz facilitates access to medical goods across Kazakhstan. Also among the participants is the Qazaq Dinosaur War gaming startup, which uses modern technologies to promote Kazakh heritage.Recall that from January 31 to February 1, the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum will be held in Almaty at the Atakent exhibition complex. The theme of the event is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era". The organizers of the forum are: the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty Akimat and the State Enterprise "Innovative Technologies Park". Press service of the Central Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929058
Digital Almaty Forum Demonstrates Integration of Reliable Third-Party Segments for EAEU Countries 01.02.2025
The first integration of trusted third party segments of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was demonstrated at the annual Digital Almaty 2025 forum. The technology aims to provide secure and legitimate interstate verification of electronic signatures.Trusted Third Party of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TTP RK) is an information system confirming authenticity of electronic signatures, including foreign ones, on Kazakhstan territory. It is the TTP that ensures the authenticity of a digital signature (DS) during cross-border electronic interaction between the information systems of the participating countries.The introduction of cross-border DS will help to significantly reduce the cost of paperwork and the time required to sign and confirm international transactions. The technology is also expected to increase trust in electronic and international transactions, which in turn will contribute to the further development of the economies of the EAEU countries.During the demonstration, the operators from the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation reported on the readiness of the national segments of the trusted third party for commercial operation and interstate testing.During the integration demonstration, the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, noted that the technology of mutual recognition of electronic signatures within the EAEU would help speed up business processes, simplify the flow of documents and improve the security of transactions between the countries of the Union.The development of digital technologies will remain a priority in the coming years, and further expansion of the use of DS will have a significant impact on strengthening international trade and economic ties. For more information, please contact:PR Department of NITEC JSCZhainagul Seidakhmetova+7 778 602 26 26press@nitec.kz;www.nitec.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929112
"NAT" JSC and MES strengthen cooperation within the framework of the GovStack project with the support of grant financing from the EDB. 01.02.2025
Earlier, National Information Technologies JSC (NITEC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signed a cooperation agreement as part of the GovStack project, which aims to develop e-government in the CIS countries. As part of the Digital Almaty 2025 Forum, the originals of the signed agreements were exchanged. Also at the forum, an agreement was signed between NITEC and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) to provide a grant for the implementation of the GovStack project.GovStack is an international initiative launched in 2020 by the ITU, Estonia, Germany and the Digital Impact Alliance with the support of the United Nations. The project focuses on accelerating digital transformation in countries around the world and brings together experts from the private sector, civil society and government.The GovStack project aims to assist stakeholders in the CIS region (governments and institutions) to build capacity, develop and implement digital services using the GovStack approach, tools and resources, as well as the expertise and experience of the programme partners.Under the project, each participating country shares best practices to develop e-government and improve public services. NITEC will share its experience in building e-government, developing reference architectures, reengineering business processes and transforming public services to a proactive format. «We are grateful for the trust and realize how important and ambitious this project is. Working with such international partners is not only a great responsibility, but also a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of e–government in Kazakhstan and other CIS countries. We will make every effort to make the GovStack project a success», said Bayan Konirbayev, Chairman of the Board, NITEC.It is important to note that NITEC's contribution was made possible thanks to the grant funding provided by the Eurasian Development Bank under the agreement signed between NITEC and EDB. This underlines the importance of the project and its contribution to the development of effective solutions that support national digital transformation. For more information, please contact:PR Department of NITEC JSCZhainagul Seidakhmetova+7 778 602 26 26press@nitec.kz;www.nitec.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929156
Digital Experts discuss benefits and risks of artificial intelligence at Almaty-2025 forum 01.02.2025
"AI and humans: threat or benefit?" - this question was asked by leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence at a panel session held at the Digital Almaty-2025 forum, where they discussed the main issues of ethics, security, and regulation of AI.Experts considered important aspects of the transparency and security of the use of AI in Kazakhstan, control over its use, and international practices aimed at maintaining ethical standards. During the discussion, both the advantages and potential risks of artificial intelligence were discussed.According to the speakers, along with the spread of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan, the risk of violating the confidentiality of personal data is also increasing. This causes significant harm to both individual users and the state as a whole. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2024, Kazakhstanis lost 45 billion tenge due to online fraud, and in 98% of cases they voluntarily gave their personal data to fraudsters."Cybercrime is growing rapidly not only in Kazakhstan, but also around the world. If we are not prepared for new threats, artificial intelligence will also provide criminals with significant opportunities. Fraudsters are already using deepfake technologies to fake video and audio recordings, which poses a significant threat to information security. It is important to think about deanonymization on the Internet, because everyone must be responsible for the data they distribute," said Saken Sarsenov, Vice Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The session participants included experts from various countries, including Toju Duke (Great Britain), founder and CEO of Bedrock AI and Diverse AI. He not only manages successful AI companies, but also actively promotes ethical standards in the development of artificial intelligence. In his book "Building Responsible AI Algorithms", he proposed a framework for transparency, fairness, confidentiality and trust in AI algorithms."Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly and offers many advantages, but only until it is equally accessible to society. The main areas of its application include combating hunger and improving healthcare, responding to crisis situations, increasing security, and supporting people with disabilities. However, it also poses significant risks, such as social inequality, privacy violations, algorithmic bias, and even threats to national security. Therefore, in order for the technology to benefit society as a whole, it is important to develop a responsible approach to the use of artificial intelligence, develop mechanisms for transparency, accountability and compliance with ethical standards," Toju Duke noted.The discussion was also attended by Dauren Makenov, Head of Flowsell.me, Alexander Krainov, Head of Yandex Machine Intelligence Lab, Ivan Kononov, Technical Director of Kscooters, and Damir Zharimbetov, Director of TargetAI Limited. The session was moderated by Igor Rogov, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The speakers emphasized the need to introduce clear principles of regulation for the safe and effective development of AI, including data processing control, protection from manipulation, and reduction of negative impact on energy resources. It is also important to ensure the fairness of algorithms, eliminate discriminatory mechanisms, and develop reliable systems for testing AI before mass introduction.The speakers raised such important topics as training specialists to work with AI and the impact of technology on culture, media, and communications. In addition, the speakers discussed the changing labor market: will AI threaten traditional employment or become a tool that complements human efforts? The importance of maintaining a balance between automation and the human component was noted.Recall that from January 31 to February 1, the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum will be held in Almaty at the Atakent exhibition complex. The theme of the event is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era". The organizers of the forum are: the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty Akimat and the State Enterprise "Innovative Technologies Park". Press service of the Central Information and Communication Technology Development Agency of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929202
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Miras Tulebayev: In order to combat gambling addiction, large-scale legislative amendments were adopted last year in the areas of gambling and lottery business 01.02.2025
The report of the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Miras Tolebayev began.“In order to combat gambling addiction, large-scale legislative amendments were adopted last year in the areas of gambling and lottery. 150 amendments were made to 8 codes and 14 laws, which provide for restrictions on advertising by bookmakers, prohibitions on participation of civil servants and debtors in gambling, strengthening the responsibility of gambling entities, and blocking transactions in favor of online casinos.The amendments are aimed at protecting the interests and health of Kazakhstanis and forming a responsible gambling culture. Between July and September, new norms of the law were explained to gambling entities, domestic media, and state bodies. Over the past six months, the novelties have proven their relevance.”“In order not to further complicate the situation of citizens with material debts, about 3 million people registered in the Unified Register of Debtors were excluded from gambling. Today, the accounts of about 15 thousand citizens included in the register have been blocked. Currently, with the support of the Ministries of Justice and Digitalization, the issue of automatically matching the IINs of bettors with the register of debtors is being worked out.Administrative cases were initiated against 5 bookmakers for 80 facts of accepting bets from debtors, and 1 subject was held accountable. In addition to debtors, more than 85 thousand civil servants, 70 thousand military personnel, and about 100 thousand employees of law enforcement and special agencies were banned from gambling and betting."Automation of services and extension of the restriction period increased the number of self-restricted people from 3 thousand to 188 thousand people. At the request of citizens, the period of self-restriction was extended from 1 to 10 years. 12 thousand citizens took advantage of the new norm and restricted themselves for a period of more than a year. Currently, a pilot is being implemented to automatically identify bookmaker clients with the list of self-restricted persons."Control over citizens' participation in betting is provided by a payment and monitoring platform called the Unified Accounting System. The system is integrated with state databases and bookmakers' electronic cash registers. Each client of a bookmaker is monitored in the system. Persons under the age of 21, self-restricted persons, debtors and civil servants are not allowed to participate in betting.In addition, the accounting system facilitates the work of state revenue and financial monitoring bodies by controlling the financial turnover of bookmakers. In addition, the accounting system conducts monitoring on the Internet and automatically sends information about online casinos to the Ministry of Information. The system is planned to be launched this year.""In 2024, the Committee for Regulation of Gambling Business and Lottery conducted inspections of 7 bookmakers, 3 slot machine halls and 1 casino, and a lottery operator. According to the results of the inspection, 1 bookmaker lost his license, 4 bookmakers, 2 slot machine halls and a lottery operator were fined 8 million tenge.101 individuals were held accountable and fined 43 million tenge. Materials are being collected on 40 facts of organizing illegal lotteries. It should be noted that before the creation of the committee, no one was engaged in illegal lotteries. Only the "Lucky Star" company has the right to organize lotteries in our country. All winnings on social networks are illegal.""The first republican sociological study was conducted by order of the committee to understand the causes and scope of gambling addiction. The study covered 6 thousand respondents aged 18 to 65. The results of the analysis will be published in March.Methodological recommendations on the prevention of gambling addiction were developed with the participation of teachers and psychologists, a republican seminar was held, and video lessons were prepared for teachers and parents, available on the Ministry's website. Based on the developed methodology, the Ministries of Education, Information, Higher Education, and Defense are conducting large-scale educational work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928436
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zharasbayev: Today, there are 521 youth sports schools in the republic, with 406,227 athletes participating in them 01.02.2025
The report of the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zharasbayev, began.“Today, there are 521 youth sports schools across the republic, with 406,227 athletes participating in them. Of these, 15,468 coaches train athletes, 74% (11,371 people) in Olympic sports, 15% (2,302 people) in non-Olympic sports, and 11% (1,741 people) in national sports.The youth sports school is engaged in 114 sports, including 302,204 in Olympic sports, 31,043 in non-Olympic sports, 44,695 in national sports, and 27,581 in sports included in the Asian Games program.""According to the results of last year, the highest indicators belong to the Turkestan region (47,266 children), the Karaganda region (27,762 children), and the Zhambyl region (26,241 children). The lowest figure was registered in Astana city – (8,769 children), Ulytau region – (10,288 children) and Abay region – 12,406 children”.“By the end of 2024, more than 660 thousand people in our country, or 9.6% of the total number of those involved in physical education and sports, will be systematically engaged in national sports. Today, 15 children's and youth sports schools, 17 sports clubs, and 1 sports development directorate operate in the republic for national sports.“Zhappai kokpar” has been recognized and included in the register of sports. Republican and 5 regional federations in Shymkent, Almaty, Zhetysu, Kyzylorda, Turkestan regions have been accredited. This work needs to be continued and completed in other regions”.“Much attention is paid to the development of sports among people with disabilities. The number of people with disabilities who are systematically engaged in sports is increasing. According to the results of 2024, 61,034 people or 18.5% of them are 23,080 people or children under 18 years of age. Compared to 2023, this figure has increased by 4,212 people.Today, 16 sports clubs, 1 sports development department in Almaty region and 2 sports schools for people with disabilities operate in the republic, and the "Sports Training Center" for people with disabilities operates at the republican level."The next important direction is the medical and biological support of athletes on the field. In accordance with the approved sectoral Concept, it is planned to open medical physical education dispensaries in 9 regions of the country, including Ulytau, Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Mangistau, North Kazakhstan regions. I ask the leaders of these regions to carry out appropriate work in this direction.""Today, the national teams for summer and winter Olympic and national sports include 10,056 athletes, which is 928 people or 8% more than last year. The city of Almaty should be noted in the forefront. The national teams include 1,456 athletes from the metropolis, which is 13%, an increase of 95 people compared to last year. The next region is the city of Shymkent, with 834 athletes or 8%, an increase of 74 people.At the same time, the results of some regions show a negative dynamics of the transfer of athletes to national teams. Among them is the city of Astana, which decreased by 26 people, and the decrease was recorded in the North Kazakhstan region by 17 athletes," said Serik Zharasbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928481
At the board meeting, the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov gave a final report. 01.02.2025
"The main results of the work have been summarized. Now, let me tell you about the relevant and systematic measures we have set for ourselves! Extensive work is being carried out to improve the fight against illegal gambling and the fight against gambling addiction. Work to discourage the population from participating in gambling should continue.You are well aware that last year a special Committee for the Regulation of the Gaming Business and Lottery was established. In this regard, the Committee should complete a sociological study on the reasons for the increase in the number of citizens' gambling and betting. ""The development of a significant industry that will enhance the country's prestige, the formation of a unique, competitive nation, and a responsible generation is the main task of each of us. The Head of State emphasized that “through the development of mass sports, we will improve the health of our nation and raise a new generation of sports stars that our entire country will be proud of.” Our President emphasized the need for fundamental changes in the sports sector and outlined priority areas for the strategic development of the sector. The Ministry has a large-scale task to develop children's and mass sports and improve high-performance sports. Mass sports are aimed at strengthening our health, while sports that lead to great achievements form a positive image of the country.Yerbol Myrzabosynov said that in order to qualitatively fulfill the instructions given by the Head of State, the Ministry needs to implement specific measures to carry out a fundamental comprehensive reform.“As you know, the procedure for appointing heads of regional sports departments has changed in order to restore the management vertical. Their appointment is carried out with the consent of a special commission established under the Ministry. The proposed candidates are evaluated according to specific requirements. The candidates' experience in the field and a development plan are taken into account, as well as their mastery of the basics of sports science and management. Today, the commission has approved the candidacies for Pavlodar, Karaganda, Kyzylorda, West Kazakhstan, Ulytau and Aktobe regions, and 6 heads of departments have been appointed. In addition, we are initiating the appointment of presidents of sports federations, nominating candidates and determining key performance indicators (KPIs). At the same time, work is underway to transfer regional physical culture and sports organizations that train athletes for national teams to the Ministry.The Minister of Tourism and Sports said that a Performance Hub scientific group has been created to support athletes and guide sports before the Paris Olympics.“Currently, the scientific group is working on the preparation of athletes going to the Winter Asian Games. At the same time, work on training specialized specialists in the field of sports is not left without attention.At the initiative of our National Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, for the first time, professional standards for the specialties of “sports medicine” and “nutrition” were introduced by order of the Minister of Health. After the construction of the National Sports University under construction in Astana is completed, we will continue to develop sports science within the framework of this educational institution."In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, we have implemented 3 modules of the e-Sport platform in a pilot mode as part of the digitalization of the industry. Work is underway to fill the database together with the federations. 81 federations and 6 organizations operate on the platform. Currently, data on more than 17 thousand athletes has been entered. It is necessary to take all necessary measures to fully implement the digital sports platform by the end of the year."The Minister focused on the results of the monitoring working group established to determine the development and state of sports in the regions."During the monitoring, a number of systematic problematic issues were identified in the regions. In particular:- failure to maintain vertical continuity in the training of sports reserves and high-class athletes;- inequality in the development of Olympic and non-Olympic sports;- increasing limits for professional clubs, attracting legionnaires;- ineffective management of human resources and sports infrastructure;- failure to comply with the requirements of specialization, development of sports not included in the register, etc.Relevant recommendations were made to promptly resolve these systemic issues. We are always ready to work together with you to develop the country's sports. In general, in short, these are the tasks set for the Ministry. We will make every effort to achieve these goals. "Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928532
Extended board meeting dedicated to the main tasks of the tourism industry for 2025 01.02.2025
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Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Yerzhan Yerkinbayev: According to the results of 9 months of 2024, an increase in the main indicators of the tourism industry is observed 01.02.2025
“According to the results of 9 months of 2024, there is an increase in the main indicators of the tourism industry. The number of domestic tourists staying in hotels amounted to about 6 million people, an increase of 600 thousand compared to the same period in 2023. The number of domestic tourists is expected to reach 10.5 million people by the end of 2024. In total, not counting those who came for work or permanent residence, 15.3 million foreign guests came to the country for various tourist purposes. Of these, 10.4 million people spent more than 1 day with us, we consider them as foreign tourists.”“The number of accommodation places reached 4,315, with a single capacity of more than 226 thousand beds. The total income of accommodation facilities, including hotels and recreation centers, amounted to 224 billion tenge.According to the results of 2024, an increase in the volume of investments in the tourism sector was recorded by 20.7% compared to 2023, which amounted to 947.5 billion tenge in absolute terms. 538 thousand people are employed in the tourism sector, which is 7% more than in the same period last year."Attracting foreign tourists plays a key role in the development of the economy. Foreign tourists spent more than 1.2 trillion tenge on the territory of the country in 2024, which is a good contribution to the economy. The number of foreign visitors in the first 9 months of 2024 amounted to 968 thousand people.A significant increase in the number of incoming tourists was recorded in Almaty (+146%), Kyzylorda (+101%) and Zhetysu (+62.1%) regions. In terms of regional distribution of foreign tourists, some regions have negative dynamics compared to the previous year."Attracting foreign tourists plays a key role in economic development. Foreign tourists spent more than 1.2 trillion tenge on the territory of the country in 2024, which is a good contribution to the economy. In the first 9 months of 2024, the number of foreign visitors amounted to 968 thousand people.A significant increase in the number of incoming tourists was recorded in Almaty (+146%), Kyzylorda (+101%) and Zhetysu (+62.1%) regions. In terms of regional distribution of foreign tourists, some regions have negative dynamics compared to the previous year.""According to the results of 2024, there is a positive momentum in investments in fixed assets in the tourism sector. As mentioned above, the volume of investments amounted to 947.5 billion tenge. There is also an increase in investment attraction in 15 regions.The largest growth was recorded in the West Kazakhstan region - 196.2%, in the Ulytau region - 84.2%, in the Kyzylorda region - 63%. 5 regions show negative growth rates compared to the same period last year. In addition, the planned indicator for 2024 was not reached in 9 regions."Since last year, the Travel Map interactive platform has been operating in Kazakhstan to develop tourism. It monitors the implementation of infrastructure and investment projects by region.Starting this year, the ministry plans to start forming a rating of akimats based on this platform. In order to conduct a high-quality rating, regions are recommended to systematically publish relevant and analytical materials.""In 2025, the ministry will continue to implement strategic initiatives aimed at developing the tourism industry.First. It is planned to introduce amendments to the law on the industry. Akimats will be given the right to build tourist infrastructure outside settlements, including in national parks. A separate budget program will be created to finance infrastructure facilities. Second. The main direction is to approve and implement comprehensive plans for the development of three priority destinations: the Shchuchye-Burabay resort area, the Mangistau resort area, and the Almaty mountain cluster.Third. This year, we will complete an inventory of tourist infrastructure across the country. Based on the results, a list of priority infrastructure projects and a schedule for their implementation will be updated based on budgetary opportunities.Fourth. In order to further develop ecotourism, a concept for the development of tourist infrastructure in national parks will be developed.Fifth. In order to support small and medium-sized businesses in the tourism sector, it is planned to develop a simplified lending mechanism that will allow local communities to develop tourist products and services.Sixth. In order to diversify tourism products, measures will be developed to develop thematic areas such as medical, health and resort, children's and youth, and astrophysical tourism."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928779
Final report of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov at the board meeting 01.02.2025
«Сегодня были заслушаны отчеты о результатах деятельности Министерства, Национальной компании «Kazakh Tourism», Международного университета туризма и гостеприимства, ряда акиматов, а инвестор поделился своим опытом и видением развития туризма. . Учитывая поручения Главы государства, необходимо совместными усилиями достичь поставленных целей.Акиматы должны сосредоточиться на привлечении туристов в регионы и создании для этого условий. В связи с этим необходимо повышать качество услуг, создавать новые предложения и активно их продвигать. В рамках создания новых туристических продуктов в регионах особое внимание следует уделить развитию объектов этнотуризма, ремесленных центров, этнодеревень, предприятий общественного питания с национальными блюдами. ""Чтобы увидеть ясную картину показателей туризма акимат совместно с Национальным бюро статистики проведет исследование туристических потоков. Требуется организовать мониторинг. Необходимо продолжить работу по цифровизации отрасли. Необходимо сосредоточиться на дальнейшем внедрении системы e-qonaq в регионах и провести работу по разъяснению важности и преимуществ подключения к системе. Также поручаю продолжить работу по цифровизации услуг экскурсоводов».«Недавно на расширенном заседании Правительства Глава государства остановился на вопросах развития туризма. Он подчеркнул, что туризм должен стать сектором, дающим новый импульс экономическому росту. Он подчеркнул важность незамедлительного начала работ по созданию необходимой инфраструктуры, привлечения частных инвесторов. «В этой связи мы совместно с заинтересованными сторонами будем реализовывать поставленные Президентом задачи и поручения», - сказал Ербол Мырзабосынов.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928946
Nurdaulet Kilybay got acquainted with the construction progress of a new plant in Zhanaozen 01.02.2025
Today, January 30, the akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay inspected the construction of a plant for the production of pump-compressor pipes and pump rods under construction in the city of Zhanaozen.The project, which covers an area of ​​12 hectares, was laid in 2024 at the initiative of the head of the region in the city's industrial zone No. 1.The construction of the plant is being carried out by Kaskor Engineering LLP. This enterprise is one of the leading mechanical engineering companies in the region that produces equipment for the oil and gas industry and chemical production.At the construction site, the installation of metal structures is currently 75% complete. According to the head of the site, Zhenis Tukayev, the roof and facade of the facility have been covered, and construction work is progressing at full speed according to schedule. In addition, the construction of a boiler house and a substation is underway.Currently, 126 people are involved in the construction site. The installation of equipment will begin on February 20, and the building's perimeter will be completely closed by the end of March.The regional akim instructed to take all necessary measures for construction work and complete it within the specified time.It should be noted that the construction of a plant for the production of pump-compressor pipes and pump rods in Zhanaozen will help solve the problem of unemployment and increase the efficiency of local production of equipment necessary for production in the city.In addition, during his visit to Zhanaozen, Nurdaulet Kilybay met with farm owners and discussed issues in the agricultural sector and the country as a whole.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/928721