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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

"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

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“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

«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

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

On January 30, the eighteenth extraordinary session of the regional maslikhat was held with the participation of the akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybay. At the meeting, the head of the region raised a number of important issues, including proposals to conduct free internships for 100 students in Turkey, send medical workers to advanced training courses abroad, and remove public utilities from the competitive environment and transfer them to the balance of local akimats.During the session, the head of the health department Bekbolat Izbasarov provided information on social support measures aimed at improving the quality of medical services in the region. According to him, the region currently lacks 280 doctors. The main reasons for the shortage of personnel are the insufficient social support provided to invited specialists and the shortage of qualified doctors.- Currently, specialists are provided with a lump sum allowance of 100 MCI and a budget loan within the framework of the “Diploma to the village” program. In 2024, 198 places were allocated under the regional grant. In addition, 24 qualified doctors have been invited to the region, and apartments or dormitories are being rented for 33 specialists in the region. 3 million tenge is being provided as support to doctors arriving in Aktau, 5 million tenge to doctors arriving in Zhanaozen, and 8.5 million tenge to doctors arriving in the districts, - said Bekbolat Izbasarov.Summing up the session, the regional governor Nurdaulet Kilybay noted a number of initiatives aimed at the development of the region.- This week, an expanded meeting of the Government was held under the chairmanship of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich Tokayev. The President emphasized the importance of developing infrastructure and promoting tourism in the Mangistau region. In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, we will work in this direction.In addition, we plan to conduct free internships in Turkey for 100 students in the field of tourism and improve the qualifications of doctors. It is being considered to take municipal services in the city, in particular street cleaning and landscaping, out of the competitive environment and transfer them to the balance of the Aktau city akimat.Perhaps we should increase the funding you have proposed to attract qualified medical specialists to the region, and we should also consider the issue of housing construction.There is a lot of work to be done, and major projects are ahead. I think we will work together with you in this responsible matter, - said Nurdaulet Kilybay.Press service of the akim of Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/928725

In September 2022, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the “National Fund for Children” initiative as part of his Address to the People of Kazakhstan “A Just State. A United Nation. A Prosperous Society”. As part of this initiative, $129.38 was transferred to Kazakhstani children under the age of 18 in 2025.Caring for the rising generation is one of the priority areas of state policy. Now families in the country can be confident in the support of the state from the moment a child is born until he reaches adulthood. For example, the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is aimed at improving the well-being of young citizens, as well as creating comprehensive conditions for their education and success. Starting from 2024, Kazakhstani children will receive annual transfers from the National Fund, including investment income, until they reach the age of 18. "We are improving the quality of life of our citizens and laying the foundation for a better future for our children," said Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main mission of the "National Fund for Children" project is to provide each child with their share of the national wealth by saving financial resources through the formation of savings for future generations. In 2024, 6,919,131 people participated in this program (including children born in 2006-2023), and $100.52 was transferred to each of their accounts. The total amount of money transferred is $695.5 million. In total, 304,815 people from the total number of those covered by this program turned 18 in 2024, and a total of $30.6 million was transferred to them.In 2025, approximately $129.38 was transferred to each child.The total amount of savings of children (including investment income) who have been participating in the program for two years increased by $232.94.Information about transfers under the “National Fund for Children” program will be displayed on the eGov.kz portal and in the eGov Mobile mobile application on February 1, 2025.The payment mechanism is extremely simple. Information about the child’s participation in the program and the accrued funds can be viewed on the specially created website kids.enpf.kz by entering the child’s TIN. There you can familiarize yourself with the terms of the program, get instructions, and answers to relevant questions. In addition, data on transfers for children can be viewed by logging into your personal account on the eGov.kz portal, as well as through the Kaspi.kz and Halyk applications.One of the important tasks of the state is to provide equal access to education and housing for all. In this regard, the “National Fund for Children” initiative has become a significant support for young Kazakhstanis.The accumulated amount can be used by any young citizen upon reaching the age of 18. The savings are transferred to accounts in the National Pension Fund, and project respondents can spend the appropriate amount on improving housing conditions and (or) education by applying through the applications of authorized operators (Otbasy Bank and Halyk Bank).As of January 1, 2025, 66,571 applications were submitted for this purpose, of which 53,001 applications for a total amount of $5,316.7 thousand were implemented. 34,388 applications were submitted to improve housing conditions, of which 29,542 were implemented, and $2,964,000 was paid. 32,183 applications were submitted for education, of which 23,459 applications were satisfied, and $2,352.7 thousand was paid.This year, 6,921,035 children are participating in the program (children born from 2007 to 2024). Of these, 324,430 citizens will turn 18 in 2025.The use of funds from the National Fund to support our young compatriots is a strategic decision aimed at the sustainable development of our country. This initiative will have a positive impact on improving the quality of life and allow future generations to look to the future with great confidence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/928482

Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov held a meeting with the heads of the corporate fund "Fund for Support of Tourism and Sports Industry" (Sport Qory) and domestic professional sports clubs. In particular, the meeting was attended by the general directors of Sport Qory, the Astana football club, the Barys hockey club, the Astana basketball club, and the Astana Qazaqstan Team cycling team.The meeting heard the last year's report of professional clubs and discussed the main issues related to the development of sports clubs. During the meeting, the Minister also identified the main areas of work for the clubs and gave a number of tasks aimed at making the teams more effective and achieving high sporting achievements. In particular, professional clubs were given specific tasks to develop a development strategy for 2025-2028 with specific indicators, optimize the budget, and, in accordance with the amendments to the Law "On Physical Culture and Sports", pay salaries to legionnaires not from the budget, but by attracting sponsors. Another important task for clubs is to unify the selection system for the main and youth teams. Therefore, professional clubs should strengthen interaction with republican federations and regional sports organizations. This will allow increasing the number of domestic athletes in the ranks of teams performing in international tournaments. "The Ministry will continue to implement state policy aimed at developing domestic sports, supporting young talents, and increasing the competitiveness of Kazakhstani athletes in the international arena. "In particular, special attention should be paid to the development and support of youth teams," the Minister said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928298

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