Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev reported on the results and plans for the development of engineering infrastructure in the Zhetysu district during a meeting with the population.Active work continues on the reconstruction and construction of new networks in Almaty to ensure high-quality engineering infrastructure. In 2024, 47 km of water supply (28 km) and sewage (19 km) networks were built in the Zhetysu district, which will provide access to centralized networks for 3.8 thousand subscribers on 36 streets. By the end of this year, it is planned to complete the construction of another 131 km of water supply and drainage networks, including 60 km of water and 71 km of drainage, on 55 streets.The mayor noted that special attention is paid to improving the infrastructure on streets where old engineering networks, built by residents themselves in an economic way, have been used for more than 30 years. For example, in June 2025, the implementation of a project to build a new 25 km of water supply and drainage networks covering more than 4 thousand subscribers will begin on the area of ​​\u200b\u200bRyskulov - Tatibekov - Raiymbek - Suyunbay streets. Completion of the work is planned for August 2026.Work is also underway to upgrade heat supply networks. In 2024, the renovation of 11.3 km of heat networks was completed on Ainabulak 2-3, Kokmaysa st. and Brodsky, Makarenko, Ryskulov streets. The plan for 2025 includes the reconstruction of 1 km of heating networks in Ainabulak-1, the work will begin after the heating season ends in May and will be completed by September 2025.In general, in Almaty, on the instructions of the city akim Yerbolat Dossaev, it is planned to build 260 km of new construction and modernize 87 km of existing water supply and drainage networks in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937907

During a meeting with residents of Zhetysu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about systematic work on the development of public health care and improvement of social infrastructure.In 2024, two new medical institutions will be opened in Zhetysu district to ensure access to quality medical services: a family medical outpatient clinic in Kemel village, with a capacity of 200 visitors, and a clinic in the village of Rukumshy for 240 visitors.In addition, in April 2025, it is planned to open three clinics after major repairs: clinics No. 21 for 200 visitors on Nusupbekov Street, 300 visitors on Omarov Street, and 230 visitors. All these facilities will be equipped with modern equipment, which will allow to improve the quality of medical services in the district.In January of this year, the “Happy Family” family support center, equipped with modern equipment, was opened after modernization.It should be noted that the gradual development of social infrastructure increases the quality of medical services received by the population, creates comfortable conditions and improves the quality of life of city residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937908

Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossaev told the public about the work being carried out to modernize power lines and outdoor lighting in the Zhetysu district during a meeting.Today, 85% of the district's power lines are worn out, which periodically leads to emergency shutdowns. To improve power supply in the district, in 2024, work was completed on the construction of 66 km of new power lines along Kemel street and Palladin-Pavlodar-Boraldai-Kozhamiyarov streets.In December 2024, reconstruction of 4 km of power lines and construction of the Kirpichnaya substation began. The work will be completed in August 2026.In June of this year, it is expected that the state expert examination will be issued for the construction of a 1.2 km power supply line for a residential building at 65a Ryskulov Avenue.In addition, work continues to provide the district with high-quality outdoor lighting. In 2024 alone, 36.7 km of cable lines were replaced and 4,500 new lighting points were installed, which allowed 87% of the district's streets to be illuminated.In 2025, it is planned to install 337 new lighting poles, replace 26 km of old cable lines and install 1,097 new LED lights.It should be noted that this year in Almaty it is planned to illuminate 600 previously unlit areas of the city, install 4,500 lighting points and modernize 800 SHUNOs, as well as continue the construction of 136 km of networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937909

During a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district, the city akim Yerbolat Dossaev told about the work that will be carried out to prevent the risk of landslides in the Zhetysu district of Almaty.It should be noted that in February last year, on the instructions of the Almaty akim, a working group was created to study potentially dangerous areas throughout the city. For example, 2 areas were identified in the Zhetysu district along Shelikhov and Volochaevskaya streets, where in October 2024, work began to strengthen the slope by building retaining walls at the expense of funds from the local budget reserve. The work will be completed by the end of March 2025."In order to prevent an emergency situation caused by the landslide hazard of the upper part of the slope where the Kemel cemetery is located, the Esentai River channel has shifted by 4 m towards the cemetery over the past 2 years, in connection with which the development of design and estimate documentation for strengthening the slope will begin in March of this year. Construction work is planned to begin in August 2025," the Almaty mayor said.To ensure public safety, last year, 31 "Sergek" hardware and software complexes were installed in the district - these are 171 cameras and 692 video surveillance cameras. This year, it is planned to install about 300 new video cameras. There are a total of 1,641 "Sergek" agricultural and industrial complexes in Almaty - 9,152 video cameras.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937910

Two new park zones will appear in Almaty. Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev announced this during a meeting with residents of Zhetysu district."In June 2025, work will begin on improving the 12-hectare waterfront in the Kemel microdistrict, and in September this year, a project to improve the 10-hectare park zone in the Ainabulak microdistrict will be launched," said Yerbolat Dossayev.It should be noted that in 2024, 3 new park-coastal zones with a total area of ​​24.6 hectares were created in Zhetysu district along the Esentai River in the Kokmaysa and Kokzhiek microdistricts and on Kedrovaya Street.In addition, the Almaty Mayor outlined his plans for implementing the "Budget with People's Participation" program. This year, 30 projects will be implemented. This is the improvement of 22 public spaces, 4 courtyards and 4 other infrastructure facilities.“This year, 30 projects were selected from more than 1,200 proposals within the framework of the “Participatory Budget” program. I would like to especially note that the largest number of applications in our city under this program came from residents of the Zhetysu district. I sincerely thank you for this,” the akim said.The head of the megalopolis noted that this year the district has received an additional 1.9 billion tenge in funding, within the framework of which 34 courtyards in the Kulager district will be renovated. 3.9 km of pedestrian zones along Makatayev and Suyunbay streets have been improved, 300 lighting poles have been restored, more than 6 thousand square meters of areas will be planted with flowers, and the facades of 9 buildings will be architecturally illuminated.Over three years, 938 projects worth 39.1 billion tenge have been implemented in Almaty under the Participatory Budget program. On the instructions of Yerbolat Dossayev, 17.1 billion tenge were allocated for these purposes in 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937912

This was stated by Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev during a meeting with residents of the Zhetysu district, answering a question about the quality of services provided by city transport.“Improving the quality of service in public transport is one of the main issues. We are working in this direction on a regular basis with both private carriers and Almatyelectrotrans. There are positive changes, we can see this in the structure of applications at Open Almaty. The city's rolling stock has been updated, but there are questions about drivers," said Yerbolat Dossaev.The mayor of the megalopolis noted that today the issue of providing enterprises with the regulatory requirements for the number of drivers and their shifts has not been fully resolved, and this work is related to revitalizing it."We have once again increased the salaries of drivers and intend to continue this so that the work of a public transport driver becomes prestigious. I also instructed colleges to work out the issue of training drivers, including in terms of the culture of communication with passengers. Those who have completed advanced training courses will receive a salary bonus. We will focus on improving the quality of work through material incentives, and some of these issues will be implemented by the end of the year," the mayor of Almaty noted.It should be noted that this year 10 rest areas equipped with rest rooms for the driver staff will be built in the city.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937914

At a meeting with residents of Zhetysu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev expressed his opinion on residents' complaints regarding the operation of kebab houses in the city.The mayor said that in March this year, rules for protecting the atmospheric air of Almaty will be introduced to the maslikhat. These rules provide for the installation of hydrofilters and control measures.“Last year, we launched a similar initiative, which was supported. We are presenting these rules to the maslikhat as part of the changes made to the legislation. If they are adopted, we will have the necessary tools to start real work. As I said earlier, we have no right to interfere in the activities of entrepreneurs without legal grounds. And if the rules are approved, we can work in accordance with them,” said Yerbolat Dossaev.In turn, a resident of the district suggested replacing the hydrofilters in the kebab houses with gas.“This is the second stage of the work. The main issue now is to make changes related to the regulation of the activities of kebab houses. We will discuss the issue of switching to gas later. I will involve the district akims in this issue, they will monitor the operation of the filters in these establishments,” the city akim concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/937915

The Alatau Traditional Arts Theater has received a ticket to one of the prestigious competitions in the theater world - the Chekhov Festival. There, the creative team will stage the play “Mamluk. Sultan Beibarys” in the sound drama genre. This was announced by the theater director Maksat Nuraliev at a briefing of the Regional Communications Service.“For our theater, it is a great success to present Kazakh theater art at such an important event. I am pleased to announce that “Mamluk. "I am proud of our talented actors, directors, musicians, and the entire production team who put their souls into the play "Sultan Beibarys", - said Maksat Nuraliev.Also, the theater troupe may be invited to the Avignon Festival in France with the premiere performance "Altybakan". It is worth noting that the "Alatau" theater has been actively developing work in the direction of international relations in recent years. In 2024, the theater artists performed in China, and also studied at leading foreign cultural centers with the support of the Almaty akimat.This year, the theater will present new performances dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Nurgisa Tlendiev and the 180th anniversary of Abai Kunanbayuly, glorifying the life and work of historical figures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/936122

An extraordinary XXVII session of the city Maslikhat was held in Almaty. One of the issues on the agenda was the recognition of newly created public transport routes as socially significant in order to make them accessible to the population.Speaking to the deputies of the city Maslikhat, the head of the Almaty mobility department, Sagyndyk Telibayev, noted that a significant part of the suburban population faces the problem of a lack of public transport, which forces them to use private transportation services.“More than 300 thousand vehicles enter the city every day. In order to reduce the high flow of vehicles entering the city and increase the mobility of the city’s residents, the Almaty akimat has organized 147 urban and 54 suburban routes today. Of these, only 178 routes are included in the list of socially significant routes. "In order to ensure the accessibility of the remaining 23 routes for the population, they need to be included in the list of socially significant routes," the head of the department noted.Following the results of the meeting, the deputies supported this proposal.It should be noted that in 2024, on the instructions of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev, 20 suburban and 2 urban routes were launched in the city. This year, in order to increase the accessibility and development of public transport, it is planned to purchase 800 environmentally friendly buses.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/936163

In Almaty, on the instructions of the city akim, a “Plan for the development of the city's heat supply for the period up to 2030 with a perspective until 2040” was developed. This was reported by the acting head of the Almaty Energy Department Nurbakhyt Serikbay at the extraordinary XXVII session of the Maslikhat.The document provides for the modernization and reconstruction of heating networks, the replacement of outdated technologies and equipment, as well as the construction of new boiler houses in promising construction areas.When developing the project, a forecast was implemented that will allow for the rational allocation of resources for the coming decades and guarantee the stability of heat supply in the long term.It should be noted that today the share of heating networks in Almaty that have been in operation for more than 25 years is increasing due to the transfer of ownerless networks to the city's balance sheet. By annually renewing 39 km of pipelines, it is planned to reduce the level of wear of networks to more than 20% by 2040.The modernization includes the introduction of new technologies and solutions that will significantly reduce the risk of accidents and improve the quality of services provided.It is also planned to replace old pipes with remote-controlled insulated pipes, which will reduce heat loss and maintenance costs. Also, outdated fittings will be replaced with modern ball valves.“The measures taken will increase the reliability of heat supply, ensure uninterrupted heat supply to new consumers, and reduce operating costs,” Nurbakhyt Serikbay concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/936169

A subsidiary of the Almaty SEC JSC, Almaty Finance LLP, has allocated 380 million tenge to Askar Development LLP for the construction of a modern tourist center in the Tuyik Su Gorge.The project is financed under the regional program for the development of entrepreneurship "Almaty Business-2025" within the framework of supporting tourism as one of the priority areas. The interest rate on the loan is 6% per annum (GMT), the financing term is 5 years.The visitor center will be equipped with a hotel, cafe, pharmacy, a shop for the purchase and rental of equipment, a souvenir shop and an area for holding creative events. The center also provides services for transporting tourists to and from Medeu by electric vehicle, rental of ATVs and bicycles, group excursions in the neighborhood, individual excursions, thematic lectures and master classes.The main goal of the project is to create conditions for the development of local ecotourism, provide the population with comfortable recreational recreation, and increase the tourist attractiveness of Almaty.As part of the concessional financing, Askar Development LLP will undertake a number of social obligations. The company will ensure cleanliness in the territory of the complex, introduce a waste management system, install interactive information panels describing routes, place shields with contacts of rescue services and tourist support centers, and create an emergency contact zone.When constructing and equipping the center, the borrower will use environmentally friendly materials, organize a registration system for tourists with the function of tracking the routes of their routes, provide free public toilets, and plan regular lectures and instructions on safe behavior on mountain routes. The possibility of placing two premises for rescue workers with a capacity of up to 8 people on the territory of the complex is being considered.“In addition to increasing the tourist attractiveness of Almaty, the project will create 22 new permanent jobs, as well as increase revenues to the local budget. The company's annual tax payments are expected to amount to 170 million tenge,” noted Zhuldyz Igenov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Almaty Finance LLP.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/936182

The tender for the sale of hazardous waste (chemical waste, materials, reagents, raw materials) transferred to republican ownership, located on the territory of the former Aktau Plastics Plant in Aktau, Mangystau region, at the prices declared by the participants, was declared not held.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/935767

The holiday was established by the UN General Assembly in December 2015 to celebrate the significant contribution of women to science. Today, women are actively involved in the development of innovative technologies, environmental research, as well as in solving problems of sustainable development and climate change.Doctor of Economic Sciences, Academician Gulbazar Mediyeva is the coordinator of the educational and scientific direction, as well as the work of the scientific community at the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects. One of Gulbazar Akylykyzy's main achievements was the creation of a scientific and technical council (STC), which brought together 98 leading experts in the field of green technologies.Thanks to her professionalism, the process of reviewing industry directories of the most advanced available technologies (AAT) was organized. This is an important step in the formation of scientifically based approaches to the development of a green economy in Kazakhstan.Of the 102 researchers at the Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction, 75 are women. The Institute is headed by Gulnar Tokbergenovna Sitpaeva, Doctor of Biological Sciences.For 10 years, she has been the head of the "Green Road of Central Asia" project to study the flora of the Tien Shan, in which representatives of several Central Asian countries participated. Gulnar Tokbergenovna also participates in various expeditions, including international ones.And Nadezhda Chebotko, an employee of the Kazakh Research Institute of Forestry, has made a significant contribution to the development of forest science. She is engaged in the selection and varietal testing of common pine, as well as the preservation of the biodiversity of tree and shrub species using selection, introduction and biotechnology. Over the course of 40 years of scientific activity, she has published more than 90 scientific papers, received 5 patents and 4 copyright certificates. Co-author of the varieties of the common pine populations "Arakaragayskaya" and "Chebarkulskaya", as well as the author of the clones "Borovskaya-22", "Borovskaya-44" and the hybrid "Resistant pine".The research of another female scientist Tamara Stekhareva contributed to increasing the forest cover of Kazakhstan and preserving unique ecosystems. The candidate of biological sciences, professor made a significant contribution to the geobotanical study of forest ecosystems, the preservation of forest species, including rare and endangered species in specially protected natural areas.Currently, the share of women scientists involved in scientific research in our country is more than 10 thousand people. Today's holiday reminds us that scientific achievements are impossible without the active participation of women, and that supporting women in science contributes to the progress of all mankind.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/935817

It is well known that the total area of ​​the dried-up Aral Sea basin is about 6 million hectares, of which 2.8 million hectares are ha belongs to Kazakhstan.The dried-up Aral Sea bottom in our country is a territory of sandy and saline deserts, where it is necessary to take into account the forest suitability of the territories for phytoreclamation works.In 2021, the Head of State set the task of carrying out forest reclamation works on an area of ​​1.1 million hectares in order to improve the environmental situation.Over 4 years, saxaul was planted on an area of ​​475 thousand hectares, including:- in 2021-73.5 thousand hectares (ZAO - 20.9 thousand hectares, ETRM - 52.6 thousand hectares);- in 2022-108.5 thousand hectares (ZAO - 44 thousand hectares, ETRM - 64.5 thousand hectares);- in 2023 - 166 thousand hectares (ZAO - 100 thousand hectares, ETRM - 66 thousand hectares) within the allocated funds.In addition, in 2021-2023 In 2017, assistance to natural regeneration was carried out on an area of ​​197.0 thousand hectares.In 2024 — 127 thousand. hectares (ZAO-100 thousand hectares, ETRM-27 thousand hectares).Within the framework of the implementation of the project financed by the World Bank, the construction of a nursery with an area of ​​33 hectares in Kazaly was completed to provide planting material for work in the Aral Sea Basin. Under the project, saplings of saxaul and halophyte shrubs will be grown for further planting on the dried-up Aral Sea bed. The capacity of the nursery is 3 million. seedlings per year.It is also planned to create a new forest nursery on the dried-up Aral Sea bed. Planting material obtained from this nursery is adapted to dry conditions, which increases the quality of planting material.In addition, to improve the quality of work and provide ongoing scientific assistance, a branch of the Kazakh Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry Reclamation will be opened in Kyzylorda.The institute's specialists will carry out work on observing agrotechnical measures during autumn-spring afforestation work in the ARF (correct implementation of sowing and planting schemes, collection and processing of forest seeds, digging and transportation of plant seedlings), scientific monitoring and analysis of the creation of forest plantations on the dried-up foothills of the Aral Sea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/935847

The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan announces a competition for the vacant position of Director General of the Republican State Enterprise "Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection".The address of the Republican State Enterprise "Information and Analytical Center for Environmental Protection" (hereinafter referred to as the Enterprise) is: 010000, Astana city, Mangilik El Avenue, 11/1.The essence of the enterprise's activities: maintaining the state environmental information fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan and state cadastres of natural resources.Functional responsibilities: Organizes the work of the structural divisions of the enterprise and ensures effective interaction. Develops the development and work, budgeting plans of the enterprise, as well as ensures their implementation. Resolves issues of financial, economic and production and economic activities of the enterprise. Ensures the fulfillment of the obligations and functions of the enterprise. Controls the timely submission and quality of reports, letters, information performed by employees. Organizes the implementation of plans by employees. Controls the rational use of resources. Analyzes and organizes work on improving, planning and introducing new and modern methods of work. Organizes work on information and consulting services of state authorities and management bodies and other interested organizations in the field of natural resources and environmental protection. Ensures and monitors compliance with legislative requirements in the activities of the enterprise. Monitors the fulfillment of all obligations of the enterprise to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Requirements for participants in the competition: Higher or postgraduate education: law (international law and/or jurisprudence); social sciences, economics and business (economics and/or world economy and/or state and local administration); natural sciences (chemistry and/or ecology).At least 5 years of work experience in management positions in accordance with the profile of the enterprise by specialty.Preferably a "Master of Business Administration" degree or additional education in the field of management.The competition is held on the basis of the Rules for the appointment and certification of the head of a state enterprise, as well as approval of his candidacy, approved by the Order of the Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated February 2, 2015 No. 70.The following documents are submitted to participate in the competition:1) an application for participation in the competition;2) a resume in the state and Russian languages;3) a free-form biography;4) copies of documents on education;5) a copy of the work book (if any) or employment contract or copies of orders from the last place of work on hiring and termination of the employment contract;6) A certificate of health status in the form approved by the Order of the Acting Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 23, 2010 No. 907 "On approval of the forms of primary medical documentation of healthcare organizations" (registered in the State Register of Regulatory Legal Acts as No. 6697).The documents required for participation in the competition must be submitted to the address: Astana, Mangilik El Avenue, 8, House of Ministries, Entrance 15, 4th floor, Office 435, for information: 8 (7172)74-12-19, e-mail: me.alipbaeva@ecogeo.gov.kz Meruert Berdybaykyzy Alipbaeva, within 15 calendar days from the date of publication of this announcement on the official website of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/935892

Community centers in Almaty, together with Otbasy Bank, have launched a personal financial consulting program for youth. This initiative is aimed at increasing the financial literacy of young people and helping them effectively manage their finances.As part of the program, participants receive relevant information in the field of finance and master the basic principles of personal budgeting. Experts will explain how to properly manage income and expenses, provide important advice on saving, getting a loan, and investing. Young people can ask questions that interest them and receive practical recommendations for building financial stability.You can get advice according to the work schedule of community centers. To find out the day of the advice, you can visit a community center convenient for you and get more information.According to the Almaty City Youth Policy Department, this project is aimed at increasing the financial literacy of young people and enabling them to achieve financial independence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/934654

New temporary fences that meet modern metro safety standards have been installed at the Raimbek Batyr station. They perform two main functions: they serve as a means of protection for passengers and are used as an advertising structure.Currently, these fences are being tested for their resistance to wind loads. After passing all the necessary tests, such fences will be installed at other metro stations. In addition, representatives of the metro noted that previously installed iron fences are also being checked and, if necessary, they will be removed."Almaty metro is always striving to improve infrastructure for the comfort of passengers. This decision is a temporary measure until automated platform doors (screen doors) are installed. All work is being carried out at the expense of the enterprise itself, without involving budget funds," the press service of the metro reported.It should be noted that temporary fences are a temporary solution designed to close the space between cars and are aimed at increasing passenger safety. The process of installing automated platform doors (screen doors) is time-consuming, as it requires design, preparation of a feasibility study, financing and public procurement procedures. In this regard, temporary fences are being installed to ensure the safety of passengers.KMC "Almaty Metro"Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/934686

In Almaty, on the instructions of the city akim Yerbolat Dossayev, work has begun to demolish illegally constructed retail outlets and non-stationary retail facilities (SESN) located on state-owned land.The purpose of this measure is to combat irregular trade and increase security in the city space.In three days, a commission consisting of representatives of state and law enforcement agencies, maslikhat deputies and members of the public council demolished 211 illegal retail outlets (102 kiosks and 109 force meters), and 270 entrepreneurs were issued warning letters.It should be noted that all illegal retail facilities are being demolished, regardless of the type of activity. Particular attention is being paid to places selling street food. Several such facilities, in particular, were demolished near the state circus on Abay Avenue. These retail outlets are not connected to utility networks, electricity, and violate the rules of landscaping. Residents of the city say that buying food in such places is dangerous to health.“Illegal stalls are often placed on ditches, sanitary standards are not observed, there are no toilets. They are located near schools and places where children walk. It is not surprising that they get food poisoning later,” says city resident Evgeny Bogachev.Timur Yeleusizov, a city council deputy who is actively involved in urban development issues, noted that all of the demolished shops were illegally connected to power lines, which puts an additional burden on the city’s infrastructure.“This puts an additional burden on the city’s power lines. "It is necessary to support such initiatives to regulate their activities," he said.Let us recall that in accordance with the resolution of the Almaty Akimat No. 3/469 dated August 27, 2024, 142 places for the placement of 157 SESNs were approved in the city.Entrepreneurs who wish to continue their entrepreneurial activities within the framework of the law can contact the Almaty Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments by phone at 390 21 30.In total, about 500 illegal facilities will be demolished in Almaty. Work on identifying and removing SESNs will continue. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/935163

The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiev, and the Vice Minister of National Economy, Azamat Amrin, discussed with business representatives the Government's proposals on establishing differentiated VAT rates as part of the tax reform.The meeting was organized with the support of the Atameken NCE, and was attended by more than 150 representatives of business, associations, public and industry associations. Among them were representatives of the Kazakhstan Association of Tax Consultants, the Self-Regulating Public Catering Organization, members of the regional councils of the Astana Chamber of Entrepreneurs and the committees of the processing and pharmaceutical, medical industries, the Atameken NCE, the Alageum Electric group of companies, the Petro Mining Association, and others.“The Head of State, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, emphasized that the tax system should be balanced. This was a clear instruction. It should take into account the interests of business and the state. Today we have gathered to discuss one of the main issues, which concerns value-added tax. We hold many meetings in the regions with the participation of representatives of the Ministries of Economy, Finance, and the Atameken Chamber. The work is extensive and comprehensive. All proposals received at our address are listened to. We will form a single position, because the Tax Code should be very simple, understandable, and specific,” Madi Takiev noted. VAT is one of the main sources of budget replenishment. Increasing and differentiating the VAT rate will reduce the budget’s dependence on variable oil revenues and finance priority state projects. In turn, Vice Minister of National Economy Azamat Amrin outlined the Government’s proposals for establishing differentiated VAT rates as part of the tax reform. “We propose to consider the following mechanism: a general fixed VAT rate of 16%, complete exemption of agricultural producers from VAT, and for a number of industries – an intermediate rate of 10%. Thus, the differentiation of rates proposed by the Government: 16%, 10%, 0% and exemption",— explained Azamat Amrin.It was noted that currently in the agricultural sector, farms do not pay VAT, and legal entities pay only 30% of the taxes due to the existing benefits to the budget. Under the new mechanisms, none of them will pay VAT. This will make Kazakhstani agricultural products (potatoes, tomatoes, onions, etc.) more competitive. The types of industries in which the 10% rate will apply are still being discussed with business.The meeting also made proposals for reviewing the simplified declaration and retail tax regime, the essence of which is to maintain the income threshold at 600 thousand MCI (2 billion 359 million tenge) per year. The main change is to implement this regime only in the B2C segment (retail trade). It was proposed to remove the restriction on the number of employees. If the entrepreneur's income from sales exceeds 100 million tenge per year, it is possible to reduce taxable income by the amount of the wage fund (wage payment fund). Thus, the limit of 100 million tenge will provide an incentive to justify wages. At the same time, the 4% retail tax rate (with the possibility of a 50% reduction by maslikhats) will be maintained.It is expected that tax revenues to the country's budget will increase by 4-5 trillion tenge annually during the implementation of the tax reform. These funds will help reduce dependence on the National Fund; reduce the level of state debt and direct additional resources to credit investment projects, strengthen development institutions, and modernize the housing and communal services, heat and energy systems of Astana city. According to the Kazhydromet RSE of the Astana city, a tornado will occur in Astana on February 13. The wind will blow from the southwest, with a force of 15-20, with a daytime gust of 23-28 m/s. In this regard, the capital's Emergency Situations Department has issued an appeal on safety rules, the city administration's official website reports.Due to adverse weather conditions, the Astana City Emergency Situations Department recommends that citizens follow safety measures to avoid injury during strong winds and storms:- Take precautions in the winter. Follow storm warnings and avoid long journeys in case of worsening weather conditions.- Do not travel by private vehicle. If necessary, use public transport and plan your route in advance.- Be careful on the street. Snowstorms and wind can make it difficult to see, and roads can be slippery. Wear warm clothes and non-slip shoes.- Check the heating system. Make sure that the heating in your home is working properly and there is enough fuel.- Do not stay on the street for a long time - frost and wind can cause frostbite.In case of emergency, call "101" and "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/935215

During a meeting with residents of the Almaly district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about the ongoing work on the development of social infrastructure."We continue to actively work on improving the educational infrastructure, mainly through the construction of additional buildings for schools and the modernization of already built schools. As part of the national project "Cozy School", the construction of a new school for 1.5 thousand places is being completed at the intersection of Raiymbek Avenue and Auezov Street. The work will be completed in April. The school will open at the beginning of the new academic year," the Almaty Mayor noted.In addition, in July 2024, an additional construction of school No. 58 with a capacity of 600 places began. The work is scheduled for completion in December of this year.In July this year, an additional construction of school No. 16 with a capacity of 300 places will begin. The work is scheduled to be completed in the 1st quarter of 2026.Also, a major overhaul of schools No. 134 and No. 135 with seismic reinforcement is planned. Work will begin in August 2025. In addition, design and estimate documentation is being developed for the reconstruction and seismic reinforcement of schools No. 124 and No. 128. The design is scheduled to be completed in September 2025.Recall that in 2024, a major overhaul of the building of school No. 136 with seismic reinforcement was completed, and the renovated school opened its doors to students in September last year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/932356