This route was abandoned by a private carrier a year ago in view of unprofitability. However, in connection with its need for residents of Zhetysu district, the Department of Passenger Transport and Highways of the city decided to resume the route following from the railway station "Almaty-1" - Osipenko-Zhansugurov-Ryskulov Avenue - Kuderina-Rozybakiev Street - Al-Farabi avenue with the final one at the Arman bus station.16 new low-floor buses of ecological class Euro-5 equipped with air-conditioners, ramps, CCTV cameras were allocated for maintenance of the route organized by "Almatytelektrans" LLP.As the head of the Office of Passenger Transport and Highways Maksut Isakhov noted the expected passenger flow on this route about 10 thousand people a day."On the whole, the threshold of one million transactions per day is covered by cards" ONAY ", An increase of 50 thousand transactions indicates that the increase in routes and the renewal of rolling stock, coupled with other elements of transport reform, increased the number of people using public transport", M.Isakhov said.Recall, at the end of October, on Route 103, 20 new buses came out that carry passengers from the Alatau District.Also, after LLP "Green bus company" purchased 50 buses, a private carrier LLP "Auto Alma Trans" issued new buses for route number 65.This year in Almaty, funds were allocated for the purchase of 388 buses, of which 132 - already on the routes, the remaining 256 - will be issued before the end of this year.Private carriers buy 254 buses, 79 of them already on the routes, until the end of the year there will be 63 more buses, the remaining 112 - in March 2018. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13886?lang=kk

"Holding such an important event in Almaty on the eve of the Day of the First President is a great honor for us - Almaty citizens. Formation of Independent Kazakhstan, its achievements are inextricably linked with the name of Nursultan Abishevich. The first President of Kazakhstan is the creator of modern Kazakhstani statehood. The large-scale economic, political and spiritual modernization led by the Head of the State will ensure Kazakhstan's accession to 30 developed countries of the world. The successful development of Almaty, which has become the largest megacity of Central Asia, forming the fifth part of the country's economy, became possible only thanks to the constant huge support of our President. The personality phenomenon of Nursultan Abishevich Nazarbayev is revealed through examples of fateful decisions: it is declaration of Independence, adoption of the Constitution, the transfer of the capital and many others," said Almaty’s governor Bauyrzhan Baibek.The Central State Museum will present materials and results of the study of the funds of the personal archive, personal library and the museum of the Head of State. It is important to note that the exhibition includes excursions, conferences, master classes, seminars and concerts."This exhibition presents unique exhibits and works of art, originals of the most important documents that were signed by our president during the years of Independence and original photographic materials that reflect the various historical moments of our Independence. Also, the highest state awards of more than 50 foreign countries were exhibited, with which our President was awarded. Valuable and rare books with dedicatory inscriptions. We assume that the exhibition will last until January 15, 2018, and we hope that at least 50,000 Almaty residents will visit it," he said. Director of the Library of the First President of the RK, head of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Mahmut Kasymbekov.The exhibition consists of 4 sections:"The Leader's Way" includes the biography of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "The Leader's Phenomenon" - the history of the formation and development of the concept of state building, "The President's Award - Gratitude to the People" - which presents the highest state awards, "The Leader Recognized by the World" - about the foreign policy of the Republic of Kazakhstan .The exhibition will be open until January 14, 2018.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13877?lang=kk

"Cold water is already fed through new pipeline networks, which have branches for supplying water to each house-building. In order to use the centralized water supply to the owners of houses, it is only necessary to connect to the drainage system, and also to conclude an appropriate agreement with the SC "Almaty Su" on water supply services," the Almaty Energy and Municipal Economy Administration reported.Until now, residents of these microdistricts have been using water from private water wells or from self-constructed networks built without observing technical requirements that were not properly serviced.This often led to accidents at the water conduits, and in the summer - to reduce the pressure of water due to increased water consumption.In order to avoid extraordinary situations and ensure a stable supply of cold water, the power of pumping stations has also been increased for consumers on new networks.Connection began in the neighborhood "Kalkaman-3", where to date, 560 private houses have already been connected to new networks. On the turn of housing construction microdistricts "Alty Alash" and "Kalkaman-2."In the SC "Almaty Su" it was noted that about 4 thousand homeowners submitted documents for the services of centralized provision with cold water.Complete the process of connecting and registering contracts with all consumers of this urban sector is planned for a month.209 km of new water supply and sewerage networks were built at the expense of the state budget for the development of centralized water supply and sanitation systems in these residential areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13875?lang=kk

Summing up the interim results of work in the sphere of attracting investments, the deputy of the city, Almas Madiev, reported that for the first 9 months of the current year the investments grew by 13%, amounting to about 400 billion tenge, external investments increased by 23.5%, private investments made 78% with an increase of 17%."An essential condition for the stable development of business is the provision of infrastructure. For these purposes, the Industrial Zone operates in Almaty, where the processing industry projects can receive land with ready infrastructure on preferential terms. For high-tech companies a special economic zone "Park of Innovative Technologies" operates, where residents are granted tax and customs privileges. In Almaty, about a thousand projects are supported through soft loans to SMEs. The Industrialization Map includes 100 projects with the creation of 12 thousand jobs. At the same time, a strategy has been developed to increase the investment attractiveness of the city," Madiev said.As a result of the study, the three most attractive sectors from the investment perspective were identified: tourism, trade, food industry. At the same time, the key factors in the investment decision are market capacity, labor cost, transparency and security.The developed strategy for attracting investments includes four areas: "Improving the quality of the institutional environment", "Improving the quality of business infrastructure", "Image promotion and information support" and "Attracting investments in priority industries through proactive project targeting.""Creating a favorable investment climate, open and honest relations with investors and businessmen who already work in Almaty are extremely important. Each of them acts as a kind of ambassador in his headquarters, tells about his experience to partners around the world. We support any initiative of dialogue through working meetings, live discussions to find optimal solutions," said Yulia Kusidi, Executive Director of the European Business Association of Kazakhstan.Based on the results of the meeting, taking into account the recommendations and additions previously submitted by the Council members, the Strategy for Attracting Investments in Almaty until 2022 was approved.Recall that the Council, which was established last year on behalf of the Head of State, includes representatives of international financial organizations, associations of foreign companies, consulting and legal companies, large foreign and Kazakh entrepreneurs. Among them are Mark Smith, Deloitte Managing Partner for the Caspian Region, Giovanni Capannelli, Director of the Representative Office of the Asian Development Bank in Kazakhstan, Nurlan Smagulov, President of the Astana Group Holding, and others.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13873?lang=kk

The governor of Almaty mentioned that during 9 months of this year the turnover between Almaty and France rose for 36,4% in comparison with the similar period of 2016 years and it was 191 million USA dollars. There are 60 enterprises with the participation of French capital in the city.The French side has been introduced by: the potential of the investor’s service center worked on the principle of” one window’’, the industrial zone, the SEZ«PIT». There functionates the preferences and the benefits for foreign companies.In his turn Philippe Martinet mentioned that the French companies might participate in the project of «Smart City» and in the transport reform.During the meeting the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic suggested to consider the opportunity of projects in the sphere of education and in holding a number of cultural events in Almaty.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13870?lang=kk

Within the framework of the working visit Almaty’s governor got acquainted with the working process on the construction of a protective structure and strengthening rocky lands in dangerous areas of the HPP 1 - BAO.There has been finished the ground works, the installation of gabion construction and the retaining walls. Engineering protection of the slopes is made in accordance with the steepness of slopes by installing a gabion net with fastening on anchors. The structures from gabions are practically not deformed with intensive water and wind erosion. The durability of gabions is not limited, the structures are naturally filled with soil, jerked and transformed into a natural element of the landscape. Nowadays, 98% of works have been done by the contractor of Saffat Building Group LLP, and the delivery date of the facility is scheduled for November 20. Next year in spring , work will be carried out on the greening of the site. Until the end of November, work will also be completed to strengthen rocky slopes along the Medeu-Shymbulak road.Within the framework of the working visit , Bauyrzhan Baibek checked the process of work in microdistricts. Baganashil. Designers developed a type of retaining wall taking into consideration the seismic and the soil properties. The total length of the dangerous area is 200 meters. At this moment, the contractor has already completed 70% of all works and they carried out the work on the slope and removal of soil."It is technologically a complex project. 40 specialists and more than 20 units of equipment are involved in it. The work is carried out in two shifts without interruption. The main works will be finished by the end of November," said the director of the contract organization Valery Solomka.The governor of Almaty was also informed about the end of works to strengthen the 470-meter-long slopes with a gabion net along Tayirova Street along the Malaya Almatinka River."Since 2013, complaints have been received from citizens, a potential danger of a natural nature has been fixed. There are approximately 150 houses in that area. Now all the works have been finished, at the moment within 2-3 days we will finish the works on landscaping," said Kuat Tazhmagambetov, the general director of the contract organization" Arys Ltd "LLP. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13867?lang=kk

During the meeting Carrie Lam mentioned that the economy of Almaty as the Hong Kong were mostly based on the service, the trade, the finance service and the logistics which made it stable one and it meant an attractive city for investment.«Almaty is a financial and a cultural center of the region and it is an important partner of our country. Thanks to the integration politics of your President N.A. Nazarbayev , there has been founded An Eurasian Economic Union with the market of 180 million people which gives the priority for investment. I think that the Almaty city is an attractive city for investing.In the time that our basic investment policy was directed to the attraction of investment to Hong Kong. Now, we encourage our companies and enterprises to invest for other countries. We look for the new markets and we are ready to open our doors widely for investing. Besides the investment , there is a big potential between our regions in stimulating the crowd of tourists. As far as we are the economic subjects , we are ready to develop our partnership with Kazakhstan and with the city of Almaty in the sphere of culture, education, trade and also in economic development. By myself I shall develop the both sides connection.», said C.Lam.The governor of Almaty, Bauyrzhan Baibek mentioned that the city had been realizing the number of infrastructural projects which needed the investment and the experience of Hong Kong companies.«Nowadays in Kazakhstan there is actively realized the program«Strategy«Kazakhstan-2050» initiated by the Head of the State, N.A. Nazarbayev. It is for entering in the list of 30 high developed countries of the world. Our president has also made a task to insert the program «Digital Kazahstan». Nowadays In Almaty has started the project «Smart city» which is based on the safety, the health care, the education,the housing and utilities and the transport reform. The practice of Kong Hong is important for us in the usage of smart technologies in these spheres. Besides it, in Almaty it is done a bog work for attracting the investments. If in the rating of «Doing Business» Hong Kong is on the 4 place, but Almaty takes the 36’s place among 190 countries of the world. By the principle of «one window» we do all kinds of help for investors from the flight to Almaty till the launch of the project. It is 65 million people market of Central Asia, Eurasian Economic Union with a market of 180 million people. All of it is available if the enterprise will be in Almaty. For example, last year our president opened the factory «Tokyo Rope» in Almaty by the help of the TV broadcast from Japan. Just one purchase order has overwhelmed 5 times more than the cost of the factory construction. Nowadays this company is actively realized it’s production not only in Central Asia , but also it exports to UAE, Russia. Nowadays this company is building it’s 3 factory in Almaty.We are ready to make all the conditions for Hong Kong investors», mentioned Bauyrzhan Baibek.During the working visit the governor of Almaty Bauyrzhan Baibek met with the secretary for innovation and technology of the Hong Kong, Nicolas Yang. He also met with the Chinese association of producers «The Chinese Manufacturers Association».Besides it, the delegation of Almaty has got introduced with the activities of Hong Kong corporation of scientific and technological parks. Both sides have discussed the issues of development and support of start-ups,the role of innovation in raising the economical potential of the cities and the foundation of working places in the sphere of high tech.The delegatin of Almaty also went to the exhibition of planning and infrastructure of Hong Kong where was sounded the main challenges facing the megacities and its ways of salvation.«The medium density of population in Hong Kong is about 6000 people per sq.m While planning the new city’s districts , the transport provision is crucial. In Hong Kong there are 730 000 cars for 7,2 millon people. The road length is 2100km. In other words it means 350 cars for each km of it. Therefore 90% of the people of Hong Kong use the public transport. Owning the car is an expensive pleasure and also it is very difficult to find the parking lot. It costs 30-40 Hong Kong dollars per hour. In recent years there is observed the tendency of decreasing the number of parking lot in order to make the good condition for ecology.», said the Deputy Secretary for Development of Hong Kong Liu Chun San.By the working visit result, there has been a treaty for opening a Representative Council of the Hong Kong Trade Development Board next year in Almaty. Besides it, there has been written a memorandum for trade, investment, innovation, and the cooperation MSB of Hong Kong with Almaty’s social- business corporation, and also with the partnership of trade development council of Hong Kong.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13851?lang=kk

In January-September 2018, compared with January-September 2017, the production of crude oil, natural gas and metal ores increased. The production of food, tobacco, oil refining, chemical products, rubber and plastic products, the metallurgical industry and mechanical engineering increased. At the same time, the production of basic pharmaceutical products decreased.The increase in industrial production was observed in 14 regions of the country.Industrial Production Indicesas a percentage of the corresponding period last yearProduction of certain types of products in January-September 2018 Produced byIn% by January-September 2017oil, including gas condensate, mln. tons67,3    105,3copper ores, million tons76,4    104,6flour, mln. tons3,0    110,0gasoline, million tons2,8    121,8gas oil (diesel fuel), mln. tons3,5    104,6Portland cement, mln. tons8,0    107,3flat steel, mln. tons2,2    104,2refined copper, million tons0,3    102,7electricity, billion kWh79,1    105,4 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/13559?lang=kk

The museum will present the history of the establishment and formation of the party "Nur Otan", historical important party documents, as well as items belonging to the Chairman of the party, NA Nazarbayev: professors' mantle, books, party tickets, etc.Visitors will be given the opportunity to evaluate the unique concept of the project - a combination of party history, modern design and the latest technologies. Installed interactive panels (multi-touch-screen) are designed to replace the traditional museum display cases. Digitalization of the exposure was carried out on 10 gigabytes of information, which is presented on LED-screens.The main goal of creating a party museum is to study historical, cultural and socio-political information on the basis of a comprehensive collection, systematization, storage and popularization of historical documents."With the name of the First President Nursultan Nazarbayev we associate the acquisition of Independence, the socio-economic development of the country and the recognition of Kazakhstan's achievements in the international arena. We aspire to number of advanced states, and modernization and reforms carried out by the Head of State are the main condition for joining the number of successful countries. The history of the party "Nur Otan" is a new era, the history of a new Kazakhstan. This is a unifying political force, in which people enter through their convictions. I am confident that new members of the party will contribute their energy, because neither the buildings, nor the streets and roads adorn this city, but people - we are Almaty citizens,“ the governor of Almaty Bauyrzhan Baybek addressed the newly-made party members.As part of the ceremony, party tickets were received by art director of the Tamasha Theater Asylbek Boranbai, radio presenter Diana Snegina, teacher of school-gymnasium number 140, teacher of the school Gulbanu Abzhanova, deputy chief doctor of the Institute of Reproductive Medicine Lazat Aitkozhina, chairman of ABM GROUP LLP Azamat Moldakasimov , the founder of GoSport, the general director of "Khan Consulting" LLP Anuar Manabayev and the president of the public association "Traditions of the people of Semirechye" Semen Shikhotov.Today around the country there are about 1 million party members. Only in the Almaty city branch there are 750 primary party organizations, which unite 90 thousand people. Only in the last year the city branch of the party introduced 30 proposals for improving legislation, half already approved in the Majilis of Parliament. Ten thousand applications are reviewed annually in the branch of the party, system decisions are made. Over 10 months, state authorities sent more than 100 recommendations, 80% of which have already been adopted.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13207?lang=kk

"At all times, especially at critical moments in history, each people had leaders who united nations around great goals, made historic breakthroughs. Our nation has such an outstanding nationwide leader Nursultan Nazarbayev. Elbasy created and strengthened modern Kazakhstani statehood, conducted the country through the trials of crisis years, created a market economy, democratic institutions. He ensured stability, peace and harmony in the country, " Bauyrzhan Baibek underlined.The governor of Almaty also noted that due to the great international authority of the Head of State, the fundamental issue of the security of present and future generations is solved - the state border."Youth is the future of Kazakhstan, it must preserve and multiply the achievements of our Independence. Let the main principles for you, which Elbasy talks about in the Ruhani Zhakyru program, are. This is competitiveness, openness, pragmatism and the cult of knowledge," said the governor of the metropolis.In his congratulatory speech, Bauyrzhan Baibek emphasized that the development of Almaty, its current successes and achievements became possible due to constant attention and systematic support of the Head of State. Tribute of great respect and gratitude was the will of Almaty citizens to award one of the central streets of the city the name of the First President of Kazakhstan.Today on the stage of "Halyk Arena" colorful performances of creative teams were held, patriotic compositions performed by domestic stars Kamshat Zholdybayeva, Erke Esmahan, Aidana Medenova, Nurzhan Kermenbayev, Ali Okapov, groups "Alau", "Aumi", "Assyl" etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13188?lang=kk

The anniversary award "Astana - Ardagym" will be awarded to people who lived or were born in the city of Almaty and made a certain contribution to the formation of Astana.According to the Almaty City Culture Department, the "Astana-Ardagym" Prize will be awarded in 20 categories, incl. in the field of education and science, architecture and construction, health, sports, art and cinema, journalism and literature."Today Almaty by being a financial and economic magnet harmoniously complements the political center of our country - Astana," the executive committee of Almaty noted, recalling the words of the Head of State that "The destiny of Astana is the fate of all Kazakhstanis who boldly crossed the border of two centuries. This is the fate of an independent Kazakhstan that has gone the Great way from the unknown edge of a disintegrated superpower to a dynamic modern state that is known and respected in the global community."The selection of nominees takes place with the participation of the competition commission through an open Internet voting at http://astana.ardaq.kz, which will end on December 9 at 00:00 hours in Astana time.We remind you that the next year is an anniversary for the capital of Kazakhstan. A number of large-scale cultural events are planned in Almaty, including concerts, festivals, exhibitions dedicated to the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the capital of Astana. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/13157?lang=kk

So in the Alatau district north of the Ryskulov Avenue, east of B.Momyshuly Street, the construction project of 13 seven-storey houses with underground parking under yard spaces, commercial premises and a pre-school establishment was approved. The water security strip will be used as a recreational area with children's and playgrounds. The developer transfers a plot of land to the communal property for the construction of a kindergarten and a school.In the Bostandyk district along Satpayev street the project of reconstruction of one-storeyed industrial building with conversion into a two-storeyed building for service of the population was approved. On the 1st floor of the building it is planned to place a showroom, a food zone, a showroom with servicing rooms, a maintenance station, a tire service, a car wash, technical rooms. On the 2 nd floor: retail space, cafeteria, administrative premises. Landscaping includes the organization of lawns and sidewalks, planting shrubs, trees, installation of lamps.It should be noted that when considering projects, special attention is paid to the use of energy-efficient solutions, the quality of exterior materials, night lighting of building facades, access conditions for low-mobility groups, landscaping area, load on traffic flows, improvement of yard territories, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/11725?lang=kk

The governor of the megapolis noted that the UK had significant experience in the field of innovative development and Almaty was interested in some of the best practices in the implementation of Smart City projects, using the example of London and Manchester. The trade between Almaty and Great Britain demonstrates a positive dynamics, having increased by 54.7% in 2017 in comparison with the previous year and reaching about 275 million US dollars.In turn, Michael Gifford stressed that the parties have all the prerequisites for further enhancing cooperation."I chose Almaty as one of the first working trips as the fastest growing metropolitan area in the region. I am confident that the initiatives implemented in the city will bring it to a new level. For my part, I will do everything necessary to further strengthen cooperation between our companies, expand educational programs and mutually enrich cultures,"said the British Ambassador to Kazakhstan.During the meeting of the delegation, the potential of the Investor Service Center on the principle of "one window", Industrial Zone and FEZ "PIT" was presented. Today in Almaty there are 144 enterprises with the participation of British capital in the sphere of trade, finance, telecommunications, construction, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/11672?lang=kk

"The territory of the Atakent was once a green oasis, where people came to walk families, before there was a cascade fountain, and now everything has been rolled into asphalt, parking, a bazaar around. The management company presented large-scale plans for the townspeople to develop this territory, but we see that nothing has been done in recent years," said Bauyrzhan Baibek.The governor of Almaty instructed to reduce the area of asphalt covering on the territory of the complex and make gardening, dismantle various structures and outbuildings located on the lawn and plant trees, install benches, urns, etc. In addition, in order to ensure safe movement of pedestrians, parking in front of the central entrance and it is prohibited to enter cars for the territory of the Atakent Exhibition Center.Within the framework of the working tour, Bauyrzhan Baibek gave a number of instructions for the improvement of the streets of Timiryazev and AuezovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/11375?lang=kk

The Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan conducts a public discussion “on-line” on the issue of analyzing the regulatory impact on the abolition of licensing brokering and dealer activities in the field of commodity exchanges by introducing the institution of voluntary self-regulation and accreditation by commodity exchanges of brokers and dealers.Public discussion will be held from 12 to 16 October 2018 inclusive on the portal "Open NPA".All interested persons can take part in the public discussion.Inquiries by phone: 8 (7172) 743312.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/11347?lang=kk

The modernization of heating networks is planned in this year in these streets: Bogenbay batyr(Mukanov-Aitiev), Zhambyl(Pushkin-Nazarbayev),Kazybek bi(Walikhanov-Abdullins),Karasay batyr(Nauryzbay batyr-Chaikovsky), Tole bi(Otegen batyr-Otarsky-Varlamov), Chaikovsky(Karasay batyr-Tole bi) and Shagabutdinov (Kurmangazy-Central stadium).According to the speech of the deputy of Almaty city’s governor Almas Madiev, nowadays in each plot of it there is a certain scheme of work, the number of techniques and workers are identified. In all objects of the reconstruction there will be a passport with the information about the contractors, the available road signs, the fences and the passage for pedestrians.He also informed that the major part of the objects reconstruction’s ending was planned as at the end of July. The more difficult and the longest ones will be finished in August.The works will be done with a compulsory improvement of an adjacent territory.The department of energy and communal services of the city has also started the inspection for the readymade reconstructed area’s road canvasses’ drawdowns. It will be restored by the contractors within the framework of the guaranteed responsibility.It should be mentioned that in 2018 it is planned to repair 157 streets in Almaty. Within the framework of Almaty’s reconstruction, there will be renewed a number of main projects in the city,i.e. Abay,Ablaykhan,Nazarbayev and the others. Instead of 455 improved yard streets, 585 yards will be repaired in all the districts of the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/11101?lang=kk

Until today, Yermek Usenbayev was the head of the Energy and Communal Services Department of Almaty. At different times he worked as the first deputy of the governor of Zhambyl region, deputy chairman of board of SEC "Ontustik" and SEC "Almaty".Before the new head of the united enterprise of water supply and sewerage of the city "Almaty Su" a number of tasks were set for automation of technological processes, optimization of expenses and improvement of the quality of provided services. In addition, it is necessary to continue the modernization of production, as well as to continue the work on replacing engineering networks and equipment to reduce the accident rate on the networks.In his turn, Kuanysh Beisenbinov, who previously headed "Almaty Su", was appointed as the general director of LLP "Almaty thermal networks". In different years he worked as the head of the Energy and Utilities Department of Astana, the first deputy head of the Energy and Utilities Department of Almaty, and others.The new head has a number of tasks to improve the efficiency of the enterprise, reduce the regulatory and excess heat losses, as well as the digitization of production processes and the provision of services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/11100?lang=kk

Today the Mayor of Almaty Bauyrzhan Baybek presented at the opening of the rink of the Ice Arena for 3 000 seats, which will be used in the student sports competitions "Universiade – 2017".90% of domestically produced materials, as explained by the management of the finishing phase, were used in the construction and overall of the rink, and a high-class specialists were involved as well. In total, in the construction of the Ice Arena for 3 000 seats 1.5 thousand people was involved."Now it is necessary to increase the amount of main ice, and then to invite professional athletes who will test it and give their qualitative assessment. All the Universiade objects have been built on behalf of the Head of the state N.A. Nazarbayev. The city should develop children's sports, as well as mass and professional sports. There must be such objects in the city that will further help our athletes to achieve good results," - the Mayor said.The facility will be used primarily for winter sports such as figure skating, short track speed skating, hockey, etc. As of today, a schedule for sports training for hockey clubs, amateur and youth ice hockey, skating, etc has been formed. Thus, the management aims to encourage regular attendance of such arenas by the residents of the city."We are expecting to put the object into operation at the end of August. The facility will be available for residents by October. All projects meet the highest technological requirements. One of the criteria that we included is assessment of energy efficiency. Now we are not just interested in operating high class imported equipment with good ratings. The most important thing is to determine whether it is going to allow us to keep the sufficient consumption of expensive energy costs in the future, which will make the arena available to everyone", - the Head of the Directorate of sports facilities of Almaty Sergey Apenko said.It is worth mentioning that after completion of the work at the facility about two hundred jobs will be created, including the employment needs of tenants who are involved in the maintenance and engineering of cafes and gyms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/10987?lang=kk

In addition to previously allocated funds, it was proposed to allocate 13 billion 122 million 414 thousand KZT from the city budget for the implementation of 7 priorities of the “Program of development of Almaty-2020”, as well as for solving existing problems.Special attention was paid to the increase in jobs in the effort to extend the city budget.“In general, the Government of Kazakhstan on behalf of the President of the country N.A. Nazarbayev is taking measures to increase public investment in order to stimulate economic growth. Two important priorities are the preservation and creation of new jobs and ensuring of incomes of the population”, - the Mayor said.While making amendments to the budget, social needs of citizens were focused on, too.“As you know, recent rainfall helped us to identify problem areas in irrigation ditch system of the city, 50% of which is in poor condition. Therefore, the first priority of the programs “Development of Almaty-2020” and “Comfortable city” in the area of “Clean environment” is current repair of 18.2 km of irrigation ditches in the amount of more than 495 million KZT, and to develop design estimates for the construction of 194 km and reconstruction of 72 km of the irrigation ditches in the amount of 95,4 million KZT mainly in the newly added areas of the city that would exclude further possible flooding during heavy rainfall and would create comfortable conditions for our citizens”, - the Head of Department of economy and budget planning Maksat Kikimov noted in his report.The Mayor stressed that the development of the irrigation ditch network in Almaty is a priority, especially in the new territories.“Heavy rains have revealed a number of problems. A lot of work has been done on inventory of the existing ditch network and identification of the most problematic areas; they are the priority now. In addition to the current renovation, we need to develop design estimate documentation for construction and reconstruction of the irrigation ditch network in the newly added areas in the Alatau and Nauryzbay districts, where there has been no such infrastructure before, so we need a systematic response to this issue”, - the Mayor Bauyrzhan Baybek said.In order to improve the attendance of parks and gardens and to create the conditions for people's recreation, it is is planned to allocate 303.4 million KZT for maintenance of 38 parks and gardens. 37.4 million KZT were allocated for construction of a new cemetery on a marked land area of 92 hectares in the district of “Duman”, as well as 29.8 million KZT for planting 3 045 shrubs along the Eastern by-pass road.In addition, the installation of benches, bins and equipment for children's playgrounds, as well as the maintenance of 290 yard areas in six districts of the city are planned; 2 030 million KZT have been allocated for these purposes. Also, in the framework of this direction, 1.2 billion KZT are planned for allocation with the purpose of modernization and construction of new street lighting network.In the framework of the priority “Socially-oriented City”, 3 billion 788 million KZT have been allocated for the development of the social sphere. It is also planned to allocate 1.6 billion KZT for health care: in particular, for the supply of medication for special categories of people and cancer patients.721.2 million KZT are allocated for the development of education, in particular: the implementation of the improved way of education supporting, the increase of the state educational order for the personnel training, the support of additional groups in nursery gardens.139.6 million KZT are allocated for social services of individual assistance, current repair of building ventilation systems in the House of veterans and payment for the “Invataxi” services.In addition, suppliers have increased gas prices, which consequently would lead to increase of tariffs for heating in 8.3% in the city. Hence, there is the need to support poor families in the form of targeted assistance funds from the local budget.977.8 million KZT are allocated for strengthening the seismic stability of 2 schools, city polyclinic No.9 and the Mental Health Center with the construction of an extension to it. In the direction of “Reliable infrastructure, housing and communal services” in the field of energy and utilities it is planned to allocate more than 2.4 billion KZT, including: 1.3 billion KZT for the development of water supply and wastewater systems; the money will be spent on development of design estimate documentation of 2 objects and the construction of the discharge channel of the Kargaly River, as well as the construction and reconstruction of 6 sections. Development of design estimate documentation of 2 objects, construction and reconstruction of 6 sections, reconstruction of electric networks of the B. Sholak Palace of Sports and Culture, and heating for 43 houses in the Turksib district will need to allocate 220.7 million KZT. The completion of the construction of infrastructure of the Special Economic Zone “PIT” will need 242.2 million KZT. 542.5 million KZT are allocated for gasification of settlements. Currently, 95% of the population have access to gas supply networks. The allocation of these funds will allow constructing gas networks of the length of 39 km and connecting 794 households to these networks.“Now we support the allocation of funds. We have a new “Yermensay” substation, which is loaded only in 17%, and we have a large project of transferring networks there. This is 30% of the city, which may be left without electricity. This is a very important and serious project, which will ensure the energy safety of our city”, - the Mayor of Almaty B. Baybek said.In the framework of the priority of the Program “Safe City” in the direction of “Public Safety”, and on behalf of the President of Kazakhstan, as well as to strengthen security, prevent and respond to terrorist threats 736.7 million KZT were allocated for the purchase of collapsible structures such as barracks in order to accommodate 75 employees of special forces for rapid response, material and technical outfit for law enforcement officers; 63,8 million KZT were allocated for emergency warning, in particular: for the purchase of 10 pumps with diesel engine for contaminated water in order to conduct preventive work to decrease the level of morainal lakes.In addition, it is planned to allocate extra 695.8 million KZT for the Universiade-2017, including: for the purchase of snow generators in the amount of 25 items (450 million KZT); the provision of tight security and the procurement of portable explosive detectors (222.5 million KZT); the installation of navigation signs (signboards and guide-boards) using the icons in compliance with FISU (55.2 million KZT).Thus, the budget of the city of Almaty for 2016 comprised 382 billion 304 million 308.2 thousand KZT.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/10926?lang=kk

During the meeting, elections were held for the composition of the Bureau, the chairman and deputy chairman of the primary party organization, as well as delegates to the conference of the branch "Birlik". Following the voting, the responsible secretary of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dzhumabekov Arman Dairovich, was elected chairman of the primary party organization by a unanimous decision, and Akylbek Saribaevich Urazgulov, the deputy for ethics, was deputy.Jumabekov Arman Dairovich, Urazgulov Akylbek Sarbaevich, Aydapkelov Nurbolat Sergalievich, Maitiev Azamat Bakdaulevich, Amrin Azamat Kemengerovich, Kazanbaev Erzhan Kaldybaevich, Kerimray Danabek Altynbekovich, Zhambaybek Dauren Kalenovich, Shaikamal Akbota Өmirserikyzy were elected to the Bureau of the party organization.The first deputy chairman of the branch "Birlik" of the party "Nur Otan" Kozhakhmetov Chingis Chopanovich also took part in the elected party meeting.As a result of the meeting, the chairman of the primary party organization was instructed by the bureau to activate and strengthen the work, as well as the tasks assigned, by the leader of the Nur Otan party.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/10925?lang=kk