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

On January 31, 2025, the regular meeting of the akimat will be held under the chairmanship of the akim of the East Kazakhstan region.Address: Ust-Kamenogorsk, M. Gorky Street, 40, conference hall No. 108.The meeting will be held in public, the broadcast can be viewed online on the YouTube channel.We would like to inform those who intend to attend the akimat meeting in person.Applications are accepted in paper or electronic form two (2) working days before the meeting date (including holidays) until January 30. The application should indicate the last name, first name, patronymic, year of birth and contact phone number.The application is accepted at room 414, M. Gorky Street, 40, building of the regional akimat, and can be sent electronically to s.khadakova@akimvko.gov.kz.Participants who come to the meeting are required to follow the procedure for entering the building. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/927022

Kasym-Jomart Tokayev:"Today, at an expanded meeting of the Government, we will address very relevant issues. The reason is well known to all of us. The world is currently undergoing fundamental changes. It is clear that global processes, first of all, will affect the economic situation in our country.The era of mass digitalization, that is, a new technological stage, has begun. The whole world lives in completely different conditions. We must be ready for it. We must keep up with the new technological situation. This is a very important factor that will increase the competitiveness of our country and pave the way for its sustainable development.We will first assess the effectiveness of the work of the government and akims based on economic development indicators and the quality of life of citizens. What was the result of this work last year? Have the main tasks been accomplished? Today, we will focus on these questions and discuss urgent issues that need to be resolved in the near future."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/925941

President:"Although the situation abroad is difficult, there are good results in our country. The country's economy is growing. But there are still many unresolved problems.The main problem today is the following. Tariff disputes and sanctions confrontations in the world economy have become the norm. The consequences of this process can be devastating.Climate-related positions are also undergoing major changes. In such a situation, it will be necessary to reconsider the methods of developing "green energy". On the one hand, the demand for traditional energy sources will remain. On the other hand, this will lead to instability in the prices of oil, gas and coal.Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have become widely used in the financial sector. The development of artificial intelligence has come to the fore, and in connection with this, competition between technologically advanced giants will intensify. There are many challenges of the new era. We need an appropriate strategy to overcome them" Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/925954

President:“Now let’s focus on the transport and logistics infrastructure. Transit is our huge advantage in international competition for freight transportation. We must use it fully and effectively.It is necessary to accelerate the development of the railway corridor passing through Kazakhstan. This project will be a key part of the Trans-Caspian route. A number of important projects in this direction are currently being implemented. We must take precautions and continue the work without stopping.I instruct to begin construction of a new railway in the “Moyintsy – Kyzylzhar” direction. It is also necessary to modernize the busiest sections of the railway from Kyzylzhar station to the port of Aktau.It is also necessary to expand the “Altynkol – Zhetygen” railway. This will significantly increase the potential of the transport corridor between China and Central Asia. In addition, it is important to complete the projects for digitizing railway transport in a timely manner. It is necessary to pay special attention to the development of multimodal transport hubs. This will create an opportunity to integrate all types of transport. "Large-scale work should be carried out in this direction this year and next year."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/926039

"The next urgent issue is tourism. Tourism should be a sector that gives a new impetus to economic growth. We are lagging behind in this direction, and work is progressing slowly.There are beautiful places in every region of our country. Tourists from abroad and within the country want to visit our unique reserves. But we do not have enough conditions for the development of active and large-scale tourism. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately begin work on building the necessary infrastructure, attracting private investors.We should not be led by those who oppose any initiative to strengthen the investment potential of the tourism industry. You know, such a situation happened in Mangistau with the famous Bozzhyra.The government and local authorities should take more bold measures to improve the business climate. It is not for nothing that I put the issue of attracting investment to the economy at the top of the list. This is also of great strategic importance. The future of our economy and the place of our country on the world map depend, first of all, on this"t.me/aqorda_resmiSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/926353

Kazakhstani athletes will participate in the Winter Asian Games for the sixth time. Our compatriots first performed at the Games in Harbin in 1996.To date, our compatriots have won 196 medals (78 gold, 62 silver and 56 bronze) at the Winter Asian Games. At the 2017 Games in Sapporo, the Kazakh national team won 32 medals and took 4th place in the overall team standings.138 athletes (72 men and 66 women) from the Kazakh national team will participate in the Winter Asian Games in Harbin. Our compatriots will compete in 10 disciplines in 6 sports, competing for 51 medal sets.More than 1,000 athletes from 32 Asian countries will participate in the Games, competing for 64 medal sets.Ski mountaineering is included in the program of the Asian Games for the first time.More than half of the delegation going to Harbin are athletes from Astana, Almaty and the East Kazakhstan region. Athletes from 10 other regions will also perform.The flag bearers are Adil Beketaev (ice hockey) and Olga Tikhonova (short track).The current team includes athletes who have won medals at previous Asian Winter Games:• Olga Poltoranina (biathlon, 2011 champion)• Evgeny Rymarev (ice hockey, 2011 champion)• Roman Starchenko (ice hockey, 2011 champion)• Daria Klimina (biathlon, 2017 champion)• Kirill Savitsky (ice hockey, 2017 champion)• Dmitry Grents (ice hockey, 2017 champion)The youngest athlete is Asan Asylkhan (freestyle acrobatics, 15 years old).The oldest athlete is Denis Vlasov (ski mountaineering, 41 The opening ceremony (February 7) and closing ceremony (February 14) of the Asian Games will be held at the Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Centre Stadium in Harbin. The mascots of the Asian Games are the Siberian tigers Bingbing and Nini. The motto is "Winter Dream and Love in Asia". Harbin, China, will host the Winter Asian Games for the second time this year. Previously, the city hosted the 1996 Asian Games. In general, this is the third time that China has hosted the winter games. The ceremonial part of the Asian Games and competitions will be held at 7 sports venues. Namely: Harbin Hockey Arena; Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Centre; Pingfang District Hockey Arena in Harbin; Harbin Sport University Ice Rink; Heilongjiang Multi-Function Hall; Heilongjiang Training Centre Ice Competition Hall; Yabuli Ski Resort.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/925793

Two more foreign citizens have been granted the Neo Nomad Visa for modern nomads. One of them is a South Korean citizen, the other is a Singaporean.A US citizen has also expressed an interest in obtaining this visa. His application is currently being considered.The Neo Nomad Visa opens up new opportunities for travelers from different countries of the world. This visa allows foreign tourists to maintain mobility, work remotely in their foreign company, and reside in Kazakhstan for up to one year.To obtain a new B12-1 visa, you must apply to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan abroad. It is worth noting that last year, the first Neo Nomad visa was obtained by a British citizen working in the energy sector. To apply for it, foreigners must apply to the embassy or consulate of Kazakhstan abroad.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/925829

Today, January 27, by order of the Akim of Mangystau region, Nurdaulet Kilybay, Sabit Duisekenov was appointed head of the regional Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management.Sabit Duisekenov was born in 1987. He has a higher education. In 2012, he graduated from the West Kazakhstan Agrarian and Technical University named after Zhangir Khan, and in 2014, from the West Kazakhstan State University named after M. Utemisov.He began his career in 2012 as the head of the security service of the Kendirli Kayasan State Reserve of the Okhotzooprom OB of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Mangystau region.In 2014, he was appointed director of the Western Regional Branch of the Okhotzooprom OB.In 2017, he served as the head of the security service of the Kendirli Kayasan State Reserve, the head of the Ural Regional Branch of the Okhotzooprom OB, and the head of the Ural Regional Branch of the Okhotzooprom OB of the Forestry and Wildlife Committee of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 2017 and From 2023 to 2024, he worked as the head of the Aktobe regional branch of the Okhotzooprom Regional State Enterprise of the Committee for Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology, Geology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In 2023, he became the acting deputy akim of the Kobda district, then the deputy akim of the Kobda district, and also the head of the State Unitary Enterprise "Department for Regulation of Natural Resources and Nature Use of the Aktobe region".From 2024 to the present day, he has been serving as the deputy akim of the Kobda district of the Aktobe region.Press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/924920

The Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerbol Myrzabosynov, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Han Chunlin.During the meeting, the parties noted the high level of development of cooperation between the two countries in the field of tourism and sports. Last year, athletes of Kazakhstan and China performed at important competitions on each other's territory. Our compatriots competed in 31 sports events organized in China, while Chinese athletes took part in 15 competitions in Kazakhstan.The tourism sector also remains an important direction of bilateral interaction. In recent years, cities such as Almaty, Astana, Turkestan and Aktau have been gaining popularity among Chinese tourists. The introduction of a visa-free regime between the two countries, an increase in the number of direct flights and active promotion of Kazakhstan's tourism potential have given impetus to a significant increase in indicators in the sector.“On the instructions of the Head of State, last year the “Year of Kazakhstan Tourism in China” was organized. "In order to demonstrate the country's tourism potential, more than 30 events were held in major cities of China. These included road shows, forums, exhibitions, concerts and other events. As a result of the work done, the flow of tourists from China to Kazakhstan last year increased threefold compared to 2023 and exceeded 650 thousand people. This indicates the great interest of Chinese citizens in our culture, history and natural attractions," noted Yerbol Myrzabosynov.It is known that this year has been declared the Year of Tourism of China in Kazakhstan. At the end of the meeting, the Minister expressed his readiness to provide comprehensive support for the successful holding of all events within the framework of the Year of Tourism of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/925429

On January 22 of this year, the heads of individual security service entities of the East Kazakhstan region and on January 23 of this year, the heads of the Ust-Kamenogorsk city security service entities were appointed. Explanatory work was carried out for directors of preschool and secondary educational facilities on the requirements for organizing the anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities with the participation of representatives of local executive bodies, the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and police departments.During the event, the following topics were discussed:- conceptual apparatus in the field of extremism and terrorism;- gaps in the instruction of guards who have started work at the post;- requirements for conducting a thorough personal check and a thorough check of the belongings of an individual;- a list of items and objects prohibited from being brought into terrorist-vulnerable facilities and their territories, and whose use is restricted;- requirements for organizing the anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities, approved by Resolution No. 305 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 6, 2021;- the operation of the National Video Monitoring System, approved by Order No. 69-ke of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 27, 2020 principles of operation;- Updating the passport of anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities in accordance with the model approved by the joint order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 14, 2023 No. 481 and the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 26, 2023 No. 51/ke;- Inevitability of punishment for a clearly false report;- Signs of an improvised explosive device and the algorithm of actions in case of its detection;- Scheme of notification to duty services in order to reduce and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- Principles of establishing and paying rewards for information that helped prevent or suppress an act of terrorism.The participants of the meeting received answers to a number of relevant questions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/925499

Passengers of trains No. 3/4 running on the Astana-Almaty route were connected to the Internet. This flight was carried out as part of a pilot project to introduce modern digital technologies in railway transport.This was made possible thanks to an agreement between the Central Railways and Eutelsat-OneWeb. This project is aimed at providing stable and high-speed access to remote regions of the country where traditional methods of connecting to the Internet are limited or unavailable.Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev and Chairman of the Board of Passenger Transport JSC Anuar Akhmetzhanov tested the new technology for connecting to the network using Wi-Fi.The Internet on trains is connected using modern satellite technologies, which will allow passengers to use instant messengers, video hosting and other online services during the trip.“We are pleased that our plans to connect to satellite communication with Eutelsat-OneWeb are being implemented. As you know, the territory of our country is vast and the steppe is inaccessible to the Internet, now there is an opportunity to connect to it on trains and use online services during the trip, ”said the Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev at a meeting with passengers.Many passengers were able to make instant calls to their friends via WhatsApp video calls, watch YouTube videos and use other popular services. Passengers noted that the new service makes the trip more convenient, especially on long routes.The Internet connection speed was 50-100 Mb/s, which ensures convenient use of the Internet, but access to torrents and streaming downloads will be limited.It should be noted that the project was implemented in one train No. 3/4 “Astana-Almaty” and will be expanded to other routes after the successful completion of the pilot phase, which is in line with the strategic direction of the National Carrier “KTZ” JSC to introduce modern technologies and improve the quality of service The Eutelsat-OneWeb satellite network management center is located in the Kokterek satellite network and provides coverage not only of Kazakhstan, but also of the entire Central Asian region. The Internet connection project is being implemented by the official OneWeb partner in Kazakhstan, Jusan Mobile. Eutelsat-OneWeb is actively used in aviation, maritime transport and corporate sectors, which demonstrates its versatility and reliability. Press service of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/925038

Athletics: Our compatriots won two bronze medals at the Astana Indoor Meet for Amin Tuyakov Prizes tournament held as part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold series at the Qazaqstan Athletics Complex in the capital. Universiade-2025: At the Winter Universiade in Turin, Italy, students of the Kazakh national team won 14 medals (3 gold,4 silver, 7 bronze) and took 12th place in the overall team standings. Freestyle mogul: Yulia Galysheva won a bronze medal at the World Cup in Waterville, USA. Women's wrestling: Our wrestlers won 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal at the Ivan Yarygin Memorial in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. Beach volleyball: Laura Kabylbekova and Nadezhda Ivanchenko won 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal at the Central Asian Beach Volleyball Championship, which ended in Negombo, Sri Lanka The pair competed in the team event, while the pair of Kirill Gurin and Abdulmajid Muhammad won bronze medals among men. Karate: Our athletes won 5 medals at the WKF KaratePremier League 1 category competition that ended in the French capital of Paris. Skating: The trio of Kristina Silaeva, Daria Vazhenina and Nadezhda Morozova, who competed in the team sprint at the World Cup in speed skating held in Calgary, Canada, won a bronze medal with a time of 1:26.36 seconds. Tennis: Sandugash Kenzhebayeva excelled in the doubles competition at the ITF W15 tournament held in Antalya, Turkey.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/924878

Қаңтар January 27-February 3-international freestyle mogul competition7 athletes will take part in the national team of Kazakhstan.Venue: Yuvaskulya, FinlandҚаңтар January 27-February 3-International Alpine skiing tournament (FIS)4 of our compatriots will perform at the competition.Venue: Kashkulak, KyrgyzstanҚаңтар January 27-February 2-World Para ski Cup7 athletes represent the country in this competition.Venue: Val di fiamme, ItalyҚаңтар January 28-February 6-Fencing World Cup (twine, women)3 of our compatriots will compete in the international competition.Venue: Amposta, SpainҚаңтар January 30-February 4-FIS Ski Jumping Cup3 athletes from the national team of Kazakhstan will compete.Venue: Poland, ShchirkАқпан February 1-February 10-Junior World Ski Championships8 athletes from the national team of the country will take part in the world championship.Venue: Scilpario, ItalyАқпан February 1 – 3 – championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan in hand-to-hand combat100 athletes from 16 regions (boys aged 12-13) will take part in the national championship.Venue: AlmatySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/924656

On January 21, 2025, explanatory work was carried out for the heads of private educational facilities of the East Kazakhstan region with the participation of representatives of local executive bodies, the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan and police departments on the "Roadmap for the Prevention of Extremism and Terrorism among Minors for 2024-2026" and the Instructions on the Organization of Anti-Terrorism Protection of Terrorist-Vulnerable Facilities in the Field of Education, approved by Order No. 117 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated March 30, 2022.In addition, the following topics were discussed during the event:- Conceptual apparatus on the network of extremism and terrorism;- Examples of audio and video materials with signs of propaganda of political, national and religious extremism;- Accounts of famous theologians and historians recommended for use in the prevention of extremism and terrorism;- Examples of violent acts committed by minors;- Detailed examination of the personality and the individual himself Requirements for thorough inspection of items carried with you;- methods of disinformation, including the use of artificial intelligence. Responsibility for posting and distributing false information;- List of items and substances prohibited for import into educational organizations and their territories, and restricted for use in them, approved by Order No. 235 of the Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 25, 2021;- Requirements for organizing anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities, approved by Resolution No. 305 of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 6, 2021;- Rules for the operation of the National Video Monitoring System, approved by Order No. 69-ke of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated October 27, 2020;- Passport of anti-terrorism protection of terrorist-vulnerable facilities in accordance with the model approved by Joint Order No. 481 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 14, 2023 and No. 51/ke of the Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 26, 2023 update;- the inevitability of punishment for a clearly false report;- signs of an improvised explosive device and the algorithm of actions in case of its detection;- a scheme for reporting to emergency services in order to reduce and eliminate the consequences of terrorist threats;- the principles of 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 relevant questions. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/924565

Members of the Public Council of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan are actively involved in the development of regulatory legal acts, draft laws and solving urgent issues related to the development of tourism, sports, gambling and lottery activities.One of the main areas of work is the improvement of legislation in the field of physical culture and sports. The Public Council considered and approved the order "On approval of the rules for the formation of the composition of the national and state teams of the Republic of Kazakhstan". In particular, the list of documents required for admission to the national teams has been changed. Now accredited sports federations must submit applications certified by a notary, indicating the first and personal coaches of athletes.Another important decision is the change in the order regulating the age of athletes in sports organizations that train sports reserves and educate highly qualified athletes.The main changes in it:Greco-Roman wrestling: Youth age decreased from 18-23 to 18-20 years, adults from 23 to 21 years;Judo: adolescence age decreased from 12-18 to 13-17 years, teenagers from 18-21 to 18-20 years, youth from 21-23 to 21-22 years;Short track: children's age decreased from 7-10 to 5-7 years, teenagers from 11-15 to 8-15 years.Also, age restrictions were removed for children under 18 years of age studying in children's and youth sports schools, and specialized schools for the disabled.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/924150

The medal, which will be awarded at the Games in Harbin from February 7 to 14, 2025, will impress with its unique design.Medal features:On the front side, the curved shape of the race track and the emblem of the Asian Games are depicted.On the back, the mountains and forests of Yabuli and the logo of the Olympic Council of Asia in the form of a sun are depicted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/924355

A working meeting on improving methods for recording tourists and digitizing the tourism industry was held at the Digital Government Support Center under the chairmanship of Yerzhan Yerkinbayev, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The meeting was attended by deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, representatives of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Security Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Migration Service Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the National Economic and Social Enterprise "Atameken" and the Kazakh Tourism NC JSC.During the meeting, representatives of state organizations presented the possibility of obtaining subscriber data from mobile operators. That is, based on this data, it will be possible to more accurately form the interaction of tourists when receiving certain services.The meeting also discussed the role of the National Bank and second-tier banks in providing data on payment cards, issues of migration control in relation to foreigners, and the capabilities of the eQonaq system for collecting and recording tourist flows.At the end of the meeting, proposals were considered to improve and optimize the system for collecting data on foreign guests, tools for analyzing tourist flows, as well as to create an interdepartmental working group to resolve problematic issues.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/924376

An important meeting was held at the Ministry of Digitalization. It was attended by the Minister of Digitalization Zhaslan Khasenuly Madiev, the Minister of Education Gani Bektauly Beisembayev, and the President of the Sports Programming Federation Bagdat Batyrbekuly Musin. Measures to develop education in the field of artificial intelligence were discussed at the meeting.The main event of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation. This document laid the foundation for the beginning of a new stage in artificial intelligence education in the country. As an important result of this agreement, it was decided to hold the first republican AI Olymp Olympiad on artificial intelligence among schoolchildren.The Olympiad is aimed at identifying and supporting talented students interested in artificial intelligence and related areas (sports programming, mathematics, data analysis), as well as preparing students for the International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad.“We are organizing this event as part of the "Generative Nation" initiative, which expresses our desire to create a society of the future. As a state, we are happy to support our young talents and create conditions for the implementation of their ideas. Sports programming is not just an intellectual competition, it is a school of thinking and perseverance. Here, young specialists prepare for real-life challenges by overcoming complex tasks. The first republican AI Olymp Olympiad on artificial intelligence for schoolchildren is a great opportunity for talented students to show themselves in the fields of programming, mathematics and data analysis. This will be the first step towards the development of Kazakhstan's artificial intelligence ecosystem and opening the way to international achievements,” noted Zhaslan Madiev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan.“Today, Kazakhstan is boldly introducing advanced technologies into the educational process and keeping up with the times. Holding the AI ​​Olymp Olympiad is a strategic step towards unlocking the potential of our talented students and training a new generation of highly qualified specialists. It is important for our young people to feel supported,” noted Gani Beisembayev, Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The Olympiad will be held in two stages in the spring. Students from all over the country can participate in the online selection stage, where they will solve programming, mathematics and classical machine learning tasks. The best 30-40 participants will be invited to the final stage, where they will solve practical tasks related to machine learning algorithms, data analysis and artificial intelligence concepts.The participants who have shown the best results will have the opportunity to undergo special training to determine the composition of the Kazakhstan team at the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) to be held in Beijing, China, on August 2-9, 2025.“Participation in our country's sports programming team is not only prestige, but also a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth. Sports programming develops skills that are in demand in the modern IT market: quick and effective solution of complex problems, algorithmic thinking and the ability to work under pressure. In addition, it is an opportunity to become part of the IT ecosystem, shape the future of our country and open the doors to the best universities and companies in the world,” noted Bagdat Musin, President of the Sports Programming Federation. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/924436