Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev announced at a government meeting that 13 thousand kilometers of roads are planned to be repaired in 2025. Of these, 9.5 thousand kilometers have been provided with the necessary funds, and the issue of financing the rest is being worked out.In addition, by order of the Head of State, it is planned to renovate 3 thousand kilometers of roads by transferring them to the first and second categories by 2029. This will give a new impetus to the development of the industry and the country's economy.Roads that have not been repaired for 30-50 years, Petropavlovsk - Zhezkazgan (703 km), Kandyagash - Shalkar (246 km), Zhanaozen - gr. Turkmenistan (156 km), Karaganda - Ayagoz - Bugaz (452 ​​km) will undergo complete repair.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/930444

The Memorandum of Intent was signed by the Minister of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhaslan Madiev, the management of AgiBot, ewpartners, and Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC at the Digital Almaty 2025 annual forum. As part of the partnership, AgiBot plans to create a joint venture for the production and implementation of robots and artificial intelligence solutions in Kazakhstan. Founded in February 2023, AgiBot is engaged in the development and production of universal humanoid robots. AgiBot actively develops technologies in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics, developing robots for a wide range of applications, from industry to household tasks. In December 2024, the number of robots produced at the AgiBot enterprise in Shanghai reached 1,000 units. It is worth noting that Kazakhstan is considered the first country in the region for localization of production and export of further developments. As part of the partnership, AgiBot, together with the Ministry of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is expected to launch a "data factory" for training robots and robotic systems. "Partnership with such an advanced company as AgiBot is an important milestone in the history of the development of the robotics industry. I would especially like to note that our partnership involves the localization of robot production in Kazakhstan. This will allow us to open an enterprise in one of the most promising areas of mechanical engineering, as well as to increase our expertise and create a domestic center of competence in robotics,” - noted the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry Zhaslan Madiev. It is planned that the ewpartners private investment fund and Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC will participate in financing joint initiatives. It is expected that an exhibition and a joint R&D center will open in the near future at the Alem AI International Center for Artificial Intelligence, where experimental models of AgiBot robots will be displayed. In addition, the company plans to establish cooperation with Kazakhstani universities, develop joint research projects and train students in robot assembly. Reference: Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC is a fund of direct investment funds established in 2007. Its main mission is to develop direct investment and venture financing infrastructure in order to promote the sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan. It is a subsidiary of Baiterek National Management Holding JSC. Additional information can be obtained at https://qic.kz/ru. ewpartners is a private investment company supported by large sovereign wealth funds of the Middle East and international financial investors. The company specializes in establishing and financing cross-border partnerships with leading Chinese industrial leaders, as well as co-creating global integrated ecosystems based on technology, while ensuring high returns for its investors.   Press Service of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929582

The VII Digital Almaty International Forum has concluded its work in Almaty. The main event of the decisive day was the awarding ceremony of the winners of prestigious competitions in the field of innovations and digital technologies. One of the most anticipated events was the Industrial AI Battle competition, which provides a unique opportunity for startups to present their solutions to large enterprises of Kazakhstan, launch pilot projects, attract the attention of investors and establish important business contacts. Out of 200 applications, the top 15 startups in the field of artificial intelligence made it to the finals. The projects were evaluated by professional members of the jury, including representatives of government agencies, venture investors, trackers and industry leaders. The winners in the main nominations: "Most disruptive" — epsilon3ai, prize — $15,000; "Best scale ability" — Finflow, prize — $15,000; "Best ROI potential" — arlan biotech, prize — $15,000; "Best sustainability impact" — Qala AI, prize — $15,000. In addition, special prizes from partners were distributed among the finalists: Cloud services worth 10 million tenge, advertising campaigns worth 1 million tenge, Yandex up to 2.5 million tenge per year requests on the API platform of maps. Winner — Qala AI. Tickets to the 2025 Russian Venture Forum, joining the business program, participation in the pitch show, access to the closed evening section of the first day of the Innopolis forum. Winner — Horus mine. 1-year authorization in the hub and support services for entering the US market, access to the entire infrastructure of the Silkroad hub. Winner — Finflow. Subscription to cloud services from Vk cloud for 10 million tenge. Winner — Chrome AI. Smartpoint workplaces. Winners — Onco Zero AI & Pleep. The gift of "Kazakhtelecom" — a cash prize of $ 10,000 for the development of a startup. Winner — Pleep. Another important event was the awarding of the winners of the Children's Robotics Championship. The four best teams from Kazakhstan were given the opportunity to represent the country in international competitions, and a prize fund of 2 million tenge was awarded. According to the results of the competition, the Sana BIL team from Almaty became the winner and received the main prize of 1,000,000 tenge. The Point team from school No. 208 of Almaty took second place and received a prize fund of 500,000 tenge. The PID team from the Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Chemistry and Biology of Almaty took third place and a prize of 300,000 tenge. The Jeltoqsun team from the "Murager" school of Karaganda took fourth place and received a prize of 200,000 tenge. The championship was organized by the USTEM Foundation. With its support, Kazakhstani teams won in Geneva (2022), Singapore (2023) and Athens (2024), becoming three-time champions of the FIRST Global Challenge. In addition, the drone football championship, which was held within the framework of the "Digital Almaty Multi-Drone Championship" (MDC), was concluded. The tournament was fully supported by FIDA (International Drone Football Federation). The winners received valuable prizes and the opportunity to join the national team to participate in FIDA international tournaments. Winners: 1st place — Skyzone X4Pro; 2nd place — Radiomaster Boxer ELRS; 3rd place — BetaFPV Air65 Freestyle. The VII Digital Almaty International Forum once again established its status as the main platform in the world of technology, bringing together the best specialists, startups and investors. See you at the forum next year! Reference: Digital Almaty is a traditional dialogue platform for discussing the digital agenda, new strategies for digital transformation, and trends in the field of digital technologies. The forum is being held for the seventh time since 2018. Event organizers:Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akimat of Almaty City and Astana Hub. Main Partner:Freedom Bank Gold Partners:Yandex.Kazakhstan, Kazakhtelecom, Kaspi Bank; Silver Partnersin the category: Freedom Telecom; Bronze Partnersin the category: Halyk Bank, CITIX Industrial Partner:Kcell; Official Partner: Noventiq & Microsoft & Lenovo & Softclub; Technological Partners:Hikvision Kazakhstan, Bitrix24; Innovative Partner: VK Cloud.; About digital services: Tele2, ALTEL Main informational partner: TV channel 24KZ Information partners: Ulysmedia, DKN World News, Zakon.kz, BAQ.kz, El.kz, Baige News, BizMedia, Profit, BES Media, Digital Business, Er10, The Steppe, We project, TheTech, Sxodim, Qazaqpress, TheHodl, Central Asia Cronos, AlemInform, Optimism, QR News, Mobilaser.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929689

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan has completed the implementation of the "National Spatial Data Infrastructure" (NSDI) project.NSDI is an important step in the development of the digital economy, geospatial services and innovative technologies such as GIS, BIM, Smart City, unmanned vehicles, VR/AR, precision agriculture.As part of the project, significant results were achieved in the field of geodesy, cartography and digital transformation of spatial data.Main achievements of the project:The state geodetic, leveling and gravimetric networks were modernized.A modern state coordinate system - QazTRF-23 (Qazaqstan Terrestrial Reference Frame 2023, the Kazakhstani land coordinate calculation base for 2023) was introduced. This system was supported by a network of permanently operating reference stations CORS (instead of the 1942 coordinate system).Transformation parameters (recalculation keys, deformation matrix) between coordinate systems were developed.A Unified Digital Cartographic Base (UDCG) was created based on QazTRF-23, which includes:Maps of the territory of the republic at scales of 1:25,000, 1:100,000.Plans of cities and district centers at scales of 1:2,000.A Unified Orthophotomosaic was created based on QazTRF-23, which includes:Aerospace survey materials of the territory of the republic at scales of 1:25,000.Aerophotograph materials of cities and district centers at scales of 1:2000.Information system "State Geodetic Support" (ggo.gov.kz) was created, which provides CORS network management, automation of QazTRF-23 distribution and services, processes of connecting permanent reference stations to the state geodetic network, feedback on the status of geodetic points. Provides GNSS receivers with the necessary information for correcting coordinates in real time (RTK). Also, the system publishes a catalog of coordinates of geodetic points in QazTRF-23.The information system "State Geoportal of the National Geodetic Survey of the Republic of Kazakhstan" (map.gov.kz) was created and put into industrial use. This is a unique digital cartographic platform, where the BCKN, a single orthophotomosaic of the entire territory of the republic, cities and district centers is published, and the platform also includes links to spatial data of central and local government bodies (borders of administrative-territorial units, SQAZ, transport infrastructure, etc.), information systems, geoportals, geoservices and their metadata. In the "NCDI State Geoportal" IS, users can collect various data and conduct complex analysis using the "Create Your Own Map" tool.All cartographic materials and spatial data are published on the NCDI State Geoportal and are available in digital format.The online cartographic service allows you to download NCDI cartographic materials, thereby creating an environment for Kazakhstani startups, cartographic and IT companies to develop services such as Google Maps, Yandex Taxi, 2GAZ directory and offer them to businesses and citizens.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929954

Today, January 31, the Governor of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilibay met with Hamdi Güvenç, a member of the Board of Directors of the large Turkish company “YDA Holding” and a member of the Board of Directors of “Aktau International Airport” JSC. The meeting considered initiatives to conduct free internships for 100 students from Mangystau in Turkey in the field of tourism, send oncology specialists to advanced training courses, open the “Aktau - Abu Dhabi” flight, and develop the tourism potential of Mangystau. In turn, Hamdi Güvenç expressed his readiness to increase the tourist attractiveness of the Mangystau region, as well as strengthen cooperation in the fields of education and healthcare. He noted that the Turkish side will provide free training to students undergoing internships and specialists going for advanced training. The head of the region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, and the representative of Turkey agreed to work together to implement the proposed initiatives. - We want to include teachers among the 100 students. We need to exchange experience and organize a new training process in the tourism sector. And we will send oncologists from among the doctors. Also, Mangystau is a region with great potential for tourism development. Our goal is to fully utilize this potential. In this regard, it is very important to implement joint projects with international partners, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay. Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/929517

The women's ice hockey team has started the Asian Winter Games in China with a victory. Our girls won their first game of the group stage against Hong Kong, 12:0.The next game will be tomorrow at 16:30 Astana time against Thailand.The ice hockey competition will end on February 14.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/930224

Curling (Harbin Pingfang Curling Arena) Time Discipline Athlete's Name Game Game Period 07:00 Mixed doubles A.Nadirbayev A.Seitzhanova Kazakhstan – China Group B   Ice hockey(Harbin Ice Hockey Arena) Time Discipline Game Game Period 13:00 Men Thailand – Kazakhstan A group Ice hockey (Harbin Sport University Student Skating Hall) Time Discipline Game Game Period 16:30 Women  Kazakhstan – Thailand B group Live broadcast: Qazsport Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/930239

On January 31, 2025, the heads of education departments of cities and districts of the East Kazakhstan region and secretaries of anti-terrorism commissions were explained the main organizational issues of the implementation of the Roadmap of the Security Code of the Committee for Security and Safety of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated December 24, 2025 -2026, with the participation of representatives of the territorial department of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and local executive bodies.In addition, the following information was provided during the event:- conceptual apparatuses in the field of extremism and terrorism;- samples of audio-visual materials with signs of propaganda of political, national and religious extremism;- reports of famous theologians and historians recommended for use in preventing extremism and extremist acts; - requirements for personal searches and searches of objects owned by an individual;- methods of providing false information, its use of artificial intelligence in. Responsibility for posting and distributing false information;- The list of substances and items prohibited for import and restricted for use in educational organizations and their territories, approved by Order of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 235 dated May 25, 2021; for informing the duty services in order to reduce and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- Rules for establishing and paying rewards for information that helped prevent or suppress an act of terrorism.The heads of educational institutions received answers to a number of questions of interest to them.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/929437

On February 3, 2025, a student gathering was organized at the Kazakh-American Free University to form an ecological culture among young people. The event was held as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican campaign and brought together students interested in environmental protection issues.Tanir Yassa, head of the "Center for Environmental Development of Society" public foundation, explained the importance of raising the environmental awareness of young people and calling for environmental protection. During the meeting, a film dedicated to the "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign and projects implemented in educational organizations in the region was shown.The event made a significant contribution to the formation of students' environmental awareness. The participants of the gathering expressed their readiness to actively participate in various campaigns and contribute to improving the environmental situation in the region.The organizers are confident that such events will not only increase environmental awareness, but also help form an active civic position among young people.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/929763

Akim of the East Kazakhstan region Yermek Kosherbayev held a meeting with representatives of the education department and juvenile police, psychologists, and the Commissioner for Children's Rights in the East Kazakhstan region.During the meeting, ways to protect children from bullying were discussed, issues of teaching them to avoid conflicts with peers, and to filter content on social networks were raised.As the head of the region noted, it is important to analyze the work of school psychologists and strengthen their role in educating the younger generation in morality. It is also necessary to develop tools for parents to immediately notice changes in their child and seek help. It is necessary to provide students with information about the availability of psychological support and contribute to improving their outlook on life.The meeting also provided examples of young people in the region achieving success in various fields. Such high results inspire schoolchildren and encourage them to move forward. Experts also noted that there are solutions to disagreements between children.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/930073

Akim of the East Kazakhstan Region Yermek Kosherbaeva met with Viktor Nedovesov, a veteran of the energy industry, and Anatoly Chursin, a lecturer at the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan State University, candidate of geographical sciences. The participants discussed the environmental situation in Ust-Kamenogorsk, as well as the possibility of establishing maximum permissible concentrations of substances in the atmospheric air and the volume of emissions. One of the important topics discussed was the introduction of new technologies into the operation of small boilers. In particular, fuel combustion in a fluidized bed. This allows for an efficient chemical reaction and heat transfer. — In the future, we will be able to install block-modular boilers in the private sector and provide the population with heat. This will positively contribute to reducing harmful emissions of low-quality fuel, and to ensuring uninterrupted supply of private houses with heat and hot water, - said Yermek Kosherbaeva. He also noted that new technologies will be tested in one of the boilers in the future. Viktor Nedovesov and Anatoly Chursin also presented the ecological and geographical atlas of the region. The regional akim instructed the Department of Digitization and Archives to digitize it and make it available not only to the residents of the region, but also to anyone interested in the environmental situation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/930123

Freestyle mogul: National team athlete Anastasia Gorodko won silver at the World Cup stage in the Canadian resort of Val-Saint-Com.Speed ​​skating: Alina Dauranova won three medals at the World Cup stage in Collalbo, Italy. She won gold medals in the 1000m and team sprint, and silver in the 500m.Alpine skiing: Alexandra Skorokhodova took 2nd place at the FIS junior tournament in the Italian resort of Alpe Cermis-Cavalese.Table tennis:Nazerke Bolatbek successfully performed at the WTT Youth Contender Doha tournament in the capital of Qatar, Doha, winning a gold medal in the under-11 category.Tennis: The tennis players of the Kazakhstani national team, competing in the Davis Cup play-off round, defeated Pakistan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929561

🔹February 3-9 – International Boxing Tournament Boxam Elite Tournament13 boxers from the national team will perform.📌Venue: Alicante, Spain.🔹February 3-9 – Para Biathlon World Championship7 domestic para athletes will participate in the global competition.📌Venue: Pokljuka, Slovenia.🔹February 5-9 – National Championship in Sports and Combat Sambo among YouthMore than 100 athletes from 15 regions will participate in the competition.📌Venue: Turkestan🤺 February 6-8 – Fencing World Cup (epee, men)9 athletes from the Kazakhstan national team will compete in this competition.📌Venue: Heidenheim, Germany.🔹February 6-13 – Para Athletics World Grand Prix series3 para-athletes from the national team will compete.📌Venue: UAE, Dubai.⛸️February 7-9 – Short Track World Tour Stage4 of our athletes will participate in the competition.📌Venue: Netherlands, Tilburg.🤺 February 7-9 – Fencing World Cup (epee, women)Three of our compatriots will compete for the prize.📌Venue: Spain, Barcelona.🤺 February 7-9 – Fencing Grand Prix Tournament3 of our compatriots will perform in the competition.📌Venue: Italy, Turin.🚵‍♂️ February 7-16 – Asian Road Cycling Championship15 athletes will defend the honor of the country at the Yellow Continent Games.📌Venue: Thailand, Phitsanulok.🏹 February 8-15 – World Shooting Championship Qualification RoundAbout 28 athletes from 7 countries (Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Russia, Pakistan) will participate in the competition.📌Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan.🏹 February 9-22 – Asian Shooting Cup16 athletes from the national team will compete.📌Venue: Bangkok, Thailand.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929360

Today - an extraordinary general meeting of the National Sports Association of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zharasbayev, as well as presidents and representatives of the national sports federations of the country.At the meeting, Islambek Salzhanov, who served as the president of the National Sports Association, gave a comprehensive report and summarized the work done over the past two years. The founders of the association adopted a new charter by voting, as a result of which Erkebulan Saidollauly Ilyasov was unanimously elected president of the National Sports Association of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The newly elected president Erkebulan Saidollauly thanked all the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and representatives of national sports included in the association for their trust, and shared his plans for 2025.During the meeting, Serik Zharasbayev thanked Islambek Toleubayuly for his contribution to the development of national sports and wished success to the new president Erkebulan Saidollauly. He also called for strengthening cooperation between all federations and working together to promote national sports at the global level. Our reference: Erkebulan Saidullaevich Ilyasov is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alageum Electric KT, President of the Federations of Jabbi Shooting and Tug-of-War, and the founder and founder of the National Sports Fund.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929314

A branch of the chess academy of five-time world champion, grandmaster Zhansaya Abdymalik has begun its work in Zhezkazgan. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov, the Governor of Ulytau region Dastan Rysbekov, and the Chairman of the Board of Kazakhmys Corporation LLP Nurakhmet Neriev.The branch is the largest academy in the country. The total area of ​​​​the building is 900 square meters. About 1,000 young chess players from the region aged 5-18 are studying here.“I am glad to meet you in the cradle of the nation - Ulytau. I sincerely congratulate you all on the opening of the academy. The head of state pays special attention to the sports sector. As a result, our athletes always stand out at world competitions. In chess, our athletes show very high results at world competitions. More than 8 thousand chess clubs operate in our country. More than 270 thousand children are engaged in chess. Zhansaya herself is an international grandmaster. She has made a name for herself on the world stage, and in addition to her own career in sports, she is also introducing children to sports and paving the way for them. I am sure that in the future, athletes who will conquer world competitions will grow up from such academies,” said Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov.At the opening ceremony, Ulytau region governor Dastan Ryspekov expressed confidence that famous chess players and national champions from our region will represent Ulytau region not only at the republican level, but also on the world stage.The chess academy in Zhezkazgan was built within the framework of a memorandum between Kazakhmys Corporation and the Ulytau region akimat. This demonstrates the importance of cooperation between business and state organizations for the development of sports and education in our country.In addition, the first international children's team tournament, KAZAKHMYS YOUTH TEAM CHESS CUP, was organized as part of the opening of the academy. More than 100 young chess players from Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia took part in this competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929341

As part of the panel session "AI Startup Market: Growth Potential and Investment Strategies" held at the Digital Almaty-2025 forum, speakers discussed mechanisms for attracting venture capital and government subsidies, as well as the role of technology parks and accelerators in the development of AI startups. The discussion focused on transforming the national AI ecosystem, which opens up new space for investments and creates an innovative infrastructure for startups. Participants discussed the importance of technology parks, accelerators and venture funds in creating a favorable environment for AI businesses, as well as issues of training highly qualified personnel and digital transformation of the economy of Kazakhstan.Asset Abdualiev, founder and CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub (USA), noted that his fund has invested in 19 startups that have attracted more than $40 million in investments. "We are proud that our compatriots are creating successful AI startups that are attracting the attention of American venture investors. For example, Alma is a startup that we are especially proud of. Its founders are two girls from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Asel and Aizada. They raised $6 million in venture capital and are now earning about $700-800 thousand in less than a year. I am sure that the next unicorn startup will be created by girls. There are experienced and educated women in our region, and we are witnesses to this," she noted.Nazgul Baytemirova, head of the Astana Hub Ventures Ltd. office, referred to research by Harvard Business School. According to her, only 0.5% of startups receive venture capital, while 50% of those that go to IPO raise funds from venture funds. In general, 89% of startups that have achieved significant success have received venture capital anyway. A venture capital fund with a target volume of $1 billion has been created in Kazakhstan to support AI startups, and its initial capital already amounts to $130 million. In 2024, the Astana Hub Ventures fund was launched, aimed at supporting startups from Kazakhstan, Central Asia and abroad."The fund of funds of the Qazaqstan Venture Group will become a powerful catalyst for innovation in Kazakhstan, diversifying strategies for investments in venture capital funds, AI startups and other promising areas. This will contribute to a new wave of venture innovation, the formation of a sustainable ecosystem and stimulating technological progress and economic growth throughout the country," Nazgul Baytemirova noted.Fuze CEO Muhammad Ali Yusuf commented on the rapid growth of the AI ​​market: "The market has grown 20 times and new solutions are emerging every day. AI is penetrating all industries, and synergy with the blockchain and crypto industries has a multiplier effect. Today we are seeing a huge increase in investments in these technologies: more than $150 billion has already been invested in projects that combine AI, cryptocurrency and financial services," he said.Also included in the discussion were White Hill Capital, Tumar VC and Al-Farabi Innovation Hub CEO Aslan Sultanov, Antler Venture Fund Partner Adam French, MOST Ventures CEO and Founder Alim Khamitov. Sanat Zholdykhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of QazInnovations National Agency for Innovation Development, JSC, spoke as a moderator.The Digital Almaty-2025 forum, which will be held in Almaty from January 31 to February 1 at the Atakent exhibition complex, has become the largest platform for discussing the role of AI in the new industrial era. 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, Almaty Akimat and the State Enterprise "Innovative Technologies Park".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929282

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

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 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

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