Last week, the Vice Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov held a meeting with the delegation of the Republic of Croatia led by the Deputy of the Croatian Parliament Zvonimir Troskot. The bilateral negotiations were attended by the Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Vera Kim, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Croatia Refik Shabanovic, as well as deputies of the Croatian Parliament.During the meeting, the parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of Kazakh-Croatian relations and noted their mutual interest in further developing trade and economic cooperation. Particular attention was paid to the issues of increasing the volume of bilateral trade and implementing investment projects. Vice Minister Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov noted the significant potential for a multiple increase in trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Croatia in the next five years. He spoke in detail about the priorities of the Government of Kazakhstan for economic diversification and noted the relevance of the Concept of Investment Policy until 2029. Within the framework of this concept, a new approach is aimed at attracting investment, taking into account the needs of specific industries.The head of the Croatian delegation, Zvonimir Troskot, confirmed that his country is interested in expanding cooperation with Kazakhstan in such strategically important areas as the oil and gas industry, energy, agriculture, transport, as well as deepening trade and investment ties. The parties agreed to maintain regular contacts in order to strengthen bilateral partnership and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. The Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan acts as the working body of the Kazakh part of the Kazakh-Croatian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/949460

The annual meeting of the Coordination Council on the results of cooperation programs between the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) was held in Astana. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Minister Bauyrzhan Kudaibergenov. In his speech, he noted the importance of partnership with the EBRD for the development of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the country. “Since 2013, we have been implementing large-scale programs aimed at supporting entrepreneurship, providing consulting support and creating new jobs. The “Business Advisory Services” program has financed more than 1,800 consulting projects, and has also organized more than 300 training events. As a result, enterprises have increased their revenues by 73%, with a total increase of 673 million euros. About 7 thousand new jobs were created, more than half of which were for women,” the Vice Minister noted. One of the important achievements was the successful development of the “Women in Business” program launched in 2015, which contributed to the training of 846 female entrepreneurs. As a result, 19.7% of the companies participating in the program grew from micro-businesses to small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, Baurzhan Kudaibergenov noted that the extension of cooperation until 2030 confirms the results and effectiveness of joint work, as well as the importance of inclusive economic development, which includes stimulating entrepreneurial potential among women, youth and rural areas. During the meeting, EBRD Associate Director Simone Ze Atanasovski reviewed the EBRD’s plans to support SMEs in 2025. The main focus is on the development of medium-sized businesses, consulting support and digital transformation of enterprises. The results of 2024 showed significant achievements: 2,380 projects were implemented within the framework of consulting programs, 78% of which were recognized as successful. The expected results include a 42% increase in turnover, the creation of 9.5 thousand jobs, an increase in labor productivity by 22% and an increase in exports by 55%. In 2025, the main attention will be paid to the development of entrepreneurial skills among microbusinesses and strengthening the investment potential of medium-sized enterprises. During the meeting, the Vice Minister spoke about new approaches to the work of the Ministry of National Economy and the Government's priorities for further development of the real sector of the economy, strengthening investment policy, as well as stimulating business growth and expansion. The participants also discussed the main measures to support SMEs, the nuances of the budget and tax reform being implemented in the country. The Vice Minister noted that the Government's measures to increase the VAT rate, reduce the types of services subject to retail tax only for B2C, and lower the thresholds for VAT registration will lead to an increase in budget revenues, reduce dependence on the National Fund, and help reduce state debt and its expenses. Additional revenues will be directed to the development of infrastructure, the agro-industrial complex, the manufacturing industry, defense, lending for investment projects, and the modernization of the housing and communal services and heat and power system. In general, Kudaibergenov noted that the ongoing tax and budget reform will allow strengthening support for domestic business and stimulating the flow of investments. The main focus of the Government's work in 2025-2026 will be on business projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/948817

The Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nysanbayev, held a meeting with residents of the Akmola region and representatives of non-profit organizations in the city of Kokshetau.During the meeting with residents of the region, special attention was paid to the issues of ecology, development of environmental culture, forestry, processing of solid household waste, etc.The head of the department noted that one of the main aspects is the establishment of an automated system for monitoring the emission of harmful substances into the atmosphere. Such systems are being installed at 5 large enterprises of the region, and 2 have been installed (Kokshe-Cement LLP, Stepnogor ZEO LLP).535 illegal landfills have been identified in the region, all of which have been eliminated.In addition, it is planned to implement a pilot project on the construction of a solid waste sorting complex in the Shchuchye-Burabay resort area by Eco-Dump LLP.In general, the environmental situation in the Akmola region is stable.Regarding the development of the region's forestry, the Minister noted that in 2021-2024, a total of 1 billion 150 million seedlings were planted across the republic, including 77.1 million seedlings in the Akmola region.In addition, the construction of a forest seed complex for growing planting material with a closed root system is planned in the Akmola region. 3.5 billion will be allocated for this project. tenge was provided.E. Nysanbayev answered all the relevant questions of the participants of the event, as well as those received during a personal reception of citizens.Finally, a briefing was held for media representatives. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/948546

During a working trip to the Akmola region, the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerlan Nysanbayev visited a number of industrial enterprises: "Novopek" LLP, "Nitro-Product" LLP, "Altyntau Kokshetau" JSC, "Kazakhstan Agro-Innovative Corporation" LLP.At "Nitro-Product" LLP, the head of the department got acquainted with the polymer recycling process with a production capacity of 1,200 tons per year.The next facility, "Novopack" LLP, has been a leader in the production of polymer packaging for many years. The plant is equipped with modern equipment from Austria, Italy, Turkey and Taiwan, and polymer raw materials and high-quality foreign additives are used in production. Being a full-cycle manufacturing enterprise, it has a production capacity of more than 8 million units of finished products per month."Altyntau Kokshetau" JSC is a large gold mining company in Kazakhstan located in the Zerendy district. Employees of the enterprise spoke about production, measures taken to implement environmental legislation, as well as the volume of emissions. Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Regulation and Control E. Kozhikov noted that the enterprise, being a category I facility, must ensure the reduction of pollutant emissions, introduce the best available technology, and begin the procedure for preparing materials for obtaining a comprehensive environmental permit."Kazakhstan Agro Innovative Corporation" LLP was established in 2010 and is a subsidiary of the "Virazh" holding, operating in the field of production (assembly) and supply of agricultural, specialized and municipal equipment.Kazakhstan Agro Innovative Corporation is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment and participates in the system of extended producer obligations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/948718

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev expressed his opinion on the construction of the Congress Center, which will be located in the Tauly Kyrat microdistrict, above Al-Farabi Avenue.“The city’s new Congress Center will be state-owned. Funds will be allocated from the city budget for engineering infrastructure and improvement. In addition, funds from private sponsors will be attracted as part of social responsibility,” the mayor said at a meeting with the public.Yerbolat Dossayev noted that the purchase of land plots is being carried out in accordance with all legal requirements.“The purchase of land plots is carried out in accordance with the established procedure. Those who disagree with the proposed price can go to court. The necessary agreements have been concluded with some landowners and payments have been made. The main thing is that the main part of the land plots is already owned by the city. We will not violate the rights of residents under any circumstances,” said the akim.The city head said that Almaty currently does not have a Congress Center.“There is no Congress Center in our city, so we will build one. Some false information has been spread, rumors have spread that commercial real estate will be built in this area. I want to reassure all residents of the city: no commercial real estate will be built, only a Congress Center will be built. Since the Soviet Union, no such facilities have been built, except for the Palace of the Republic,” said Yerbolat Dossayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947609

Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossayev spoke at a meeting with residents of the Medeu district about solving infrastructure problems, providing remote microdistricts with water supply and sewage systems."Many of the issues raised earlier have been resolved today. Everyone has forgotten how much fuss there was on the Kamensk plateau last year. Now 50 thousand residents of the district are provided with stable water supply, this issue will not be raised again. This is a great achievement for me. This year we will carry out work in the western part of the district, and next year we will begin construction of the eastern part, including drainage systems and networks. Because residents use septic tanks, there is a risk of landslides. This issue is very important for me," said the mayor.As a reminder, remote microdistricts that previously did not have water and sewage systems were included in the implementation of large infrastructure projects in the Medeu district. Thus, in March this year, the construction of 50 km of distribution networks will begin in the western part of the Kamensk plateau microdistrict to provide 7 thousand residents with water and sewage systems. The work will be completed in September 2026.Also, this year, another 100 km of water pipelines and sewerage networks will be built in the Muztau, Sulusai, Atyrau, Alatau, Kishi Stanitsa and Tauly Kyrat microdistricts.One of the important projects was the commissioning of the reserve water supply system in July 2024. Today, this system supplies 32 thousand cubic meters of water per day from Talgar groundwater sources, providing 50 thousand residents of the Samal, Koktobe and Tauly Kyrat microdistricts with stable water.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947611

Almaty Akim Yerbolat Dossaev told about the construction of the new Congress Center during a meeting with residents of the Medeu district.The city mayor noted that such impressive facilities have not been built in Almaty since Soviet times.“The proposed new Congress Center will be state-owned. Funds from the city budget will be allocated for engineering infrastructure and improvement. "In addition, private sponsorship funds will be attracted within the framework of social responsibility," said Yerbolat Dossayev.Also, the mayor of Almaty thanked the active residents for their attention to the development of the city and expressed confidence that the project would bring benefits to Almaty."Our city must develop. There is no free state land fund in Almaty, so we are forced to buy land to extend roads, develop social infrastructure, and public spaces. We do all this only within the law," said the mayor.Yerbolat Dossayev assured that the construction of commercial real estate on the site of the planned Congress Center has been excluded."According to the Land Code, we cannot transfer any of the land purchased with budget money to private owners. We need to completely erase this issue from our memory,” the mayor concluded.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947613

During a meeting with residents of the Medeu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev explained the mechanism for purchasing land for state needs.“It is said that the amount of compensation provided for the purchase of land is not enough to satisfy all the needs of the population. There are specific mechanisms for assessment established by law, but if the court awards more compensation in accordance with the law, the city will pay it. We will find the necessary funds, save. Most importantly, the city needs to develop. As the mayor of the city, I do not have enough state land funds for the development of the city,” Yerbolat Dossayev said at a meeting with residents of the Medeu district.The mayor noted that since his appointment in 2022, the akimat has been purchasing land only for the purpose of building roads, developing social infrastructure and public spaces, and all this is being carried out within the framework of the law.“We cannot privatize a single acre of land purchased with budget funds in accordance with the Land Code. "I want to clarify this issue right away, there should be no idea that the akimat can buy land and give it to someone else. This is strictly prohibited by the Land Code, we have no right to take such action," the city akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947615

By court decision, the demolition of the facility built on 3rd Street, plot 12 in the Medeu district has begun, reports the Almaty City Planning Control Department.There is no package of construction permit documents, which was revealed during an unscheduled inspection.As a result, administrative measures were taken against the owner (individual) with an order to eliminate the violations.Since the owner did not comply with the requirements of the order, a claim for demolition was sent to the district court.On February 7, 2024, the Medeu District Court satisfied the department's claim. On May 27, 2024, the Almaty City Court upheld the first-instance decision.The demolition of the facility began today with the participation of the city's Department of Justice.As a reminder, as part of the instructions of Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev to strengthen construction control, 67 illegal facilities, including "Mechta", KHAN and other residential complexes, have been completely or partially demolished since the beginning of 2023.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947618

On the eve of International Women's Day, March 8, an exhibition of works of art entitled "Spring Rhapsody" organized by the Almaty Center for Active Longevity (CAL) opened at the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The exhibition features 96 works of art by 31 CAL visitors aged 61 to 84. The works were created in various media, including watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oil. The themes and genres of the works range from floral compositions depicting spring and female beauty to landscapes, still lifes, abstractions, decorative painting, and graphics. The inspiration for creating these works was both the natural beauty and the inner world of the authors, which gives the exhibition a deep philosophical meaning.The purpose of the exhibition is to show society that there are no age restrictions in creativity and art. For the participants of the CAL, painting was not only a way of self-expression, but also an important tool of art therapy that strengthens physical and emotional health. The exhibition is designed to show that art can be started at any age, and this not only inspires, but also brings positive changes in life.The initiator of the exhibition was the Center's teacher and artist Marlan Nysanbayev, a member of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Georgia, Vice-President of the Academy of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan and winner of a number of awards. His mentorship inspires the older generation to creativity and supports their development.During the opening ceremony, a concert program was presented by the participants of the UNO, the group of young models "Almaty Grandmothers" showed their fashion collection "Ak Kerbez". Also, the Academy of Arts of Kazakhstan awarded the Director of the Almaty Center for Active Longevity Saule Beketayeva and the Head of the Department Zina Ishchanova with the "Tarandy Medal of the Great Country".The Almaty Center for Active Longevity offers unique opportunities for older people to maintain health and social activity. The center offers more than 40 services, including medical consultations, psychological training, therapeutic physical education and yoga classes, as well as master classes in decorative and applied arts. The Center also actively organizes events such as festivals, exhibitions and holidays aimed at improving the quality of life of the senior generation.The exhibition "Spring Rhapsody" will be open until March 9, 2025 at the Central State Museum at 44, Samal-1.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948124

The international rating agency Fitch Ratings has affirmed the long-term issuer default rating (EDR) of Almaty Social Entrepreneurship Corporation JSC ("Almaty SEC") at "BBB-" in foreign and national currencies with a "Stable" outlook.The "BBB-" rating, which belongs to the investment grade category, reflects the Company's sufficient level of creditworthiness and low expectations for credit risks.The rating affirmation reflects Fitch's opinion that the probability of emergency support for Almaty SEC from the city is "very high", given the key role of the corporation in the socio-economic development of the metropolis. In the medium term, the rating agency does not expect these relationships to change.SEC "Almaty" remains a major city development institution that implements priority socially significant and investment projects for the city, including financing local micro, small and medium-sized businesses, renovation of old housing, development of the industrial zone, as well as stabilizing prices for socially significant food products.Fitch notes that there are no similar organizations capable of performing the functions of SEC "Almaty", which increases the strategic importance of the corporation for the City.Currently, SEC "Almaty" remains the only social and entrepreneurial corporation in Kazakhstan with an international credit rating.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948131

A large-scale city campaign “Almaty is our common home” will be held in Almaty from March 1 to April 1 within the framework of the “Clean Kazakhstan” republican program. This campaign is aimed at modernizing and improving the city’s infrastructure, increasing environmental culture, and attracting residents to the development of the city.“Dear residents! “Almaty is our common home,” and every home should be clean and comfortable. I urge each of you not to leave garbage behind, to take care of nature, and to maintain cleanliness. Join our campaign! Let our city be an example for everyone! Thank you for your care and love for Almaty!” – said the Deputy Mayor of Almaty, Alisher Abdykadyrov.The “Almaty is our common home” campaign covers all districts of the city. Every Almaty resident and guest of the city can participate in various events, such as challenges, competitions, eco-quests and flash mobs.In addition, environmental campaigns will be held during the campaign. These include plogging, which combines running and garbage collection, the “Kind Cap” initiative to collect plastic caps among school and kindergarten students, the “Turn Waste into Art” competition aimed at creating works of art from waste, Plastic Reboot, which is aimed at recycling plastic bottles, collecting expired medicines and many other events.“We are continuing the environmental initiatives launched last year and are striving to make our city even cleaner and more comfortable. In 2024, new development rules were approved in Almaty, and a system of development passports was introduced for more than 6,000 business entities. Currently, 4,918 passports have been issued, which is 82% of the plan. "Documentation will allow us to clarify responsibility for adjacent territories, including building facades, sidewalks, green areas and other facilities," said Deputy Mayor of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov.The campaign is divided into four thematic weeks:* "Clean Streets" (March 1–9) - cleaning of bus stops and road signs, installation of garbage bins, improvement of highways.* "Clean Parks, Squares and Mountains" (March 10–16) - holding Sabbaths in natural areas and garbage collection activities.* "Clean Yards" (March 17–23) - "Best Utility Worker" competition, painting of fences and landscaping elements, children's and sports grounds (March 20–29).* "Our City is Our Pride" (March 24–April 1) - improvement of monuments and mass tree planting.As part of the campaign, the city's infrastructure will be completely put in order, 4 thousand It is planned to clean up more than 12,000 yards, hold Sabbath cleaning in 445 parks and squares, clean river banks, install up to 12,000 anti-vandal garbage bins, demolish more than 600 illegally erected objects, and plant 5,000 trees and shrubs.Detailed information will be published on the Almaty.kz website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948576

Deputy Mayor of Almaty Alisher Abdykadyrov addressed the residents before the start of the city-wide campaign "Almaty is our common home" within the framework of the republican program "Clean Kazakhstan". He called on all Almaty residents to actively participate in the campaign and further beautify and green the city."Dear Almaty residents! Nauryz has long been a time of renewal. On the eve of the great holiday of the nation, our people, along with the renewal of nature, have been engaged in cleaning up and beautifying the environment. This good tradition continues to this day. From March 1, we will start the campaign "Almaty is our common home". I invite you all to actively participate in this important cause. It is in our hands to make Almaty the most beautiful and green city," said the deputy mayor.A. According to Abdykadyrov, the campaign will take place from March 1 to April 1 and is divided into 4 main stages.The first stage is “Clean Streets”: cleaning stops, traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, road signs, lighting fixtures, as well as installing new garbage bins in public places. The second stage is “Clean Parks and Squares”: garbage collection in parks, squares and riverbanks with the participation of residents and volunteers.The third stage is “Clean Yards”: holding local Sabbaths in yards, painting children's and sports grounds, and landscaping elements.The fourth and final stage is “Our City is Our Pride”: putting historical monuments and cultural objects in order, mass tree planting and landscaping of the city.“Dear residents! “Almaty is our common home,” and every home should be clean and comfortable. I urge each of you not to leave behind garbage, to take care of nature and to maintain cleanliness. Take part in our campaign! Let our city be an example for everyone! Thank you for your care and love for Almaty! ”, – concluded Alisher Abdykadyrov.It should be noted that all news related to the “Almaty is our common home” campaign will be published on the Almaty.kz website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948603

From March 1 to April 1, a large-scale campaign “Almaty is our common home” will be held in Almaty as part of the “Clean Kazakhstan” program. One of the goals of the campaign is to increase environmental culture and form a careful attitude towards the environment among city residents.The campaign will be held over four thematic weeks, which are:* “Clean streets” (March 1-9) - cleaning of bus stops, road signs, installation of garbage bins, improvement of highways;* “Clean parks, squares and mountains” (March 10-16) - Saturdays and garbage collection in natural areas;* “Clean yards” (March 17-23) - cleaning and painting of yard areas, children's and sports grounds, landscaping elements, landscaping, “Best yard/yard sweeper/yard garden” competitions;* “Our city is our pride” (March 24-April 1) improvement of monuments and mass planting of trees.“Continuing the environmental initiatives started last year, together we will make our city clean and comfortable "We are trying to do this. In 2024, new rules for landscaping were approved in Almaty, within the framework of which a system of landscaping passports was introduced for more than 6 thousand business facilities. To date, 4918 passports have been issued, which is 82% of the planned one. Passporting will allow us to establish responsibility for adjacent territories, including facades, sidewalks, green areas and other objects," said Deputy Akim of Almaty Beibut Shakhanov.As part of the campaign, it is planned to dismantle more than 600 illegal non-stationary commercial facilities (SESN), install 12 thousand anti-vandal urns by April 1, improve more than 4020 courtyards, clean up 445 parks and flower beds, banks of rivers and lakes, and plant 5 thousand trees and shrubs."Dear residents! "Almaty is our common home," and every home should be clean and comfortable. I urge each of you to clean up the garbage, protect nature and maintain cleanliness. Join our campaign! Let our city be an example for everyone! Thank you for your care and love for Almaty! ", - Deputy Akim of Almaty Alisher Abdykadyrov thus called on Almaty residents to actively participate in cleaning the city.All detailed information will be published on the Almaty.kz website.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/948616

The Department of Emergency Situations of the Turkestan region, together with the Department of Education, held the grand opening of the first cadet class "Young Rescuers" at the "Green School" innovation school located in the Kaynarbulak rural district of the Sairam district. The new cadet class demonstrates the growing interest of students in the rescue profession, which is based on the principles of working professions. The program pays special attention to teaching children the rules of behavior in emergency situations, which lays the foundation for a safe and responsible approach to life from a young age. Young cadets undergo line training, learn the basics of safety, and actively participate in internal and departmental events. Employees of the Emergency Situations Department systematically work with the younger generation, imparting not only knowledge, but also vital skills necessary for the correct response to emergency situations. The opening of the class was an important stage in the development of cadet programs aimed at educating citizens capable of responding promptly and professionally in emergency situations. Competitions were held among the "Young Rescuers" cadet classes, giving children the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired in realistic situations. "The opening of the cadet class is an important step in forming a new generation of citizens ready to respond quickly in emergency situations. By teaching children the basics of safety, we are creating a solid foundation for protecting our society,” said Askar Tuleshev, head of the regional Emergency Situations Department. Thus, the regional Emergency Situations Department confirms its commitment to working with children and youth, forming a new generation of specialists ready to protect the lives and health of citizens in any situation. Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin congratulated Ali Javad Al-Eid on his appointment as head of the IMF mission on January 28, 2025, noting that Kazakhstan always highly appreciates the IMF’s expert opinions and recommendations, which have become an indispensable resource for shaping the country’s economic policy and making important strategic decisions.“Kazakhstan has been successfully cooperating with the Fund for more than 30 years and has received special support. "Our long-term partnership with the IMF is very important for ensuring economic stability and ensuring high-quality and sustainable growth of the Kazakh economy," Serik Zhumangarin noted. The participants of the meeting noted the positive results of projects aimed at implementing structural reforms, improving tax and budgetary policy, and developing the national financial market. It was noted that the experience and recommendations of the IMF were taken into account during the implementation of these projects. The significant contribution of the IMF Regional Center for Capacity Development for the Caucasus, Central Asia and Mongolia, which has been operating in Almaty since 2021, to strengthening regional cooperation was also noted.In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Head of Mission discussed the state's plans for financing the real sector of the economy, implementing budget and tax reform, as well as other aspects of interaction. We hereby inform citizens that the draft Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Amendments to the Order of the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated May 29, 2020 No. 69" "On Approval of the Rules for the Provision of State Services on Executive Procedure Issues" has been posted for public discussion on the "Electronic Government Portal" in the "Open Government" - "Open NCA" section. Public discussion from February 27 to March 17, 2025 passes(https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15466071)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/947794

During a meeting with residents of the Medeu district, Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev spoke about the development of road and transport infrastructure.The city mayor announced that 26 streets with a length of 23 km will be repaired in 2024. This year, another 23.7 km of roads on 25 streets are planned for medium repair.To improve the quality of the street-road network in the Medeu district, 64 thousand square meters of road surface were restored last year, 14.3 km of sidewalks and 10 km of drainage networks were built on 30 streets. This year, a number of additional works are planned, including the repair of 73 thousand square meters of road surface, the construction of more than 36 km of new sidewalks on 9 streets, and the construction of about 5 km of drainage networks on 18 streets.During the meeting, the mayor of Almaty also reported on the work being carried out to improve the quality of public transport services in the district. In 2024, the rolling stock was increased by 300 units to 1,569 buses, which allowed organizing 8 new routes and updating and strengthening 42 existing routes. In May 2025, the rolling stock will be increased by another 44 buses on 13 routes.In general, in Almaty, in 2025, it is planned to purchase another 800 new buses, with further distribution by city districts, in order to increase the accessibility and development of public transport.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947461

The results of the socio-economic development of the Medeu district of Almaty for the past year show positive dynamics. This was announced by the mayor of the metropolis, Yerbolat Dossayev, during a meeting with residents of the district.According to the mayor, the number of operating business entities increased by 5.2% to 46.2 thousand. The volume of retail trade increased by 5% to 1.4 trillion tenge, and the construction sector increased by 38.7% to 101 billion tenge.The tourism sector is also actively developing. Over 430 thousand tourists visited the Medeu district in the first 9 months of 2024, including 99,290 foreign guests. This is 6% more than in the same period in 2023, and the number of foreign tourists increased by 10%.These indicators contributed to an increase in tax revenues in the Medeu district by 18.7%, to 443.1 billion tenge, as well as the creation of 8 thousand new permanent jobs.Thanks to active economic development, the district budget increased by 32% in 2024, reaching 36.1 billion tenge, and in 2025 by another 6.4%, amounting to 38.4 billion tenge.The main areas of work of the city and district akimats will be the further modernization of engineering and social infrastructure, as well as the active development of a comfortable urban environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/947495

The Almaty Tourism Bureau, together with Mastercard, conducted a detailed analysis of the path taken by travelers arriving in the city and conducted a study of the flow of tourists in Almaty. The analysis covers the main stages of travel – planning, booking, accommodation and relaxation.According to Tourism Insights (Mastercard), Almaty remains the main tourist center of Kazakhstan, accounting for 29.7% of travel search queries in Central Asia, which is 2 percentage points higher than the previous indicator. The growth can be seen in the increase in air travel: the number of flights to Almaty increased by traditional airlines (+24.7%) and low-cost airlines (+44.5%). The share of repeat visitors increased by 78.6%, reaching 25%, and the search time for tickets in advance, especially before major events, increased by 24%, up to 40 days in advance.The number of passengers booking flights to Almaty increased by 1.5 times, which is due to the increase in affordable flights. China stands out among the top 10 countries – in the first half of 2024, the number of bookings from this country increased by 6 times, reaching 25.2 thousand tickets. The largest number of bookings was made from Turkey, which is related to the closeness of business ties with Kazakhstan.Tourists coming to Almaty prefer active holidays: 54% choose nature tours and excursions, 44% choose jeep tours. Gastronomy, shopping and entertainment are highly rated, with 70% expressing positive opinions. The share of positive opinions about family tourism has increased by 12%. Business expenses have tripled due to increased activity, investments and international forums.The Almaty Tourism Bureau noted that Almaty's plan to become a tourist hub is being implemented in this way. The increase in the number of transit passengers through the city's airport indicates its growing role on international routes. The study showed that Almaty remains a popular destination for vacations and business trips, and the city's tourism sector is developing rapidly.The full report is at link.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/946425

On February 26, precipitation in the form of rain is expected in Almaty in the morning, changing to wet snow in the evening, which will end early on February 27, with the air temperature at night dropping to -3...-5 degrees of frost, and +1...+3 degrees of heat during the day.In this regard, the city's public utilities will be switched to work in an enhanced mode, and around-the-clock duty of drivers, machine operators and road workers will be organized at production bases. In order to prevent ice phenomena in the areas before the onset of snowfall, 204 sand spreaders will be on duty. It is planned to treat the main highways with liquid reagents in advance before snowfall. It is planned to involve 624 units of special equipment and 1,380 road workers around the clock.In addition, 46 operational brigades will be deployed to patrol the condition of the road surface to prevent and remove ice on dangerous sections of roads, on descents, ascents, and exits from intersections. A 24-hour duty will be organized in the district akimats to monitor the work process.Due to the expected icing on the carriageway of roads and ice on sidewalks, we ask drivers and pedestrians to take precautions. We advise drivers to reduce speed, increase the distance between cars, and avoid sharp maneuvers.People with little driving experience should abandon driving and switch to public transport. Pedestrians should take precautions when walking on sidewalks due to the formation of ice.Dear city residents! Be careful on the streets, do not risk your life.Department of Communal Infrastructure DevelopmentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/945369

Заместитель Премьер-министра – министр национальной экономики Серик Жумангарин провел заседание штаба по обеспечению экономического роста, посвященное потенциалу нефтегазовой отрасли в текущем году и инвестиционно-экономическому развитию Мангистауской области.При реальном росте ВВП в 2024 году в размере 4,8% таргет на 2025 – 7%. Это очень высокий, но достижимый при своевременной реализации инвестиционных проектов реального сектора экономики показатель. Как озвучил вице-министр энергетики Ерлан Аккенженов, нефтепереработка по итогам января составила 1,53 млн тонн, или 104% в сравнении с январем прошлого года. Этот показатель опережает и план на первый месяц 2025 года на 0,6%.В целом доля нефтепереработки в структуре ВВП Казахстана составляет менее 1% (за 2023 год – 0,8%, за 9 месяцев 2024 г. – 0,6%). В то же время сфера нефтепереработки – это производство продуктов с высокой добавленной стоимостью. Отмечено, что после завершения реализации проекта расширения ТОО СП «CaspiBitum», которое ожидается в конце мая 2025 года, его мощность переработки увеличится с 1 млн тонн до 1,5 млн тонн. Итого совокупный объем перерабатывающих мощностей в 2026 году вырастет с 18 млн до 18,5 млн тонн в Казахстане.Вице-премьер выслушал проблемные вопросы с загрузкой крупных перерабатывающих заводов и мини НПЗ.«При отсутствии каких-либо серьезных внешних факторов у нефперерабатывающей отрасли есть хорошие шансы увеличить свою долю вклада в ВВП Казахстана в этом году», — отметил Серик Жумангарин.Отдельно были рассмотрены составляющие индекса таргетируемого физического роста Мангистауской области. При задаче роста на этот год в 7% по итогам января отмечается низкое выполнение показателей по сельскому и рыбному хозяйству (87,5% при плане в 101%) и торговле (102% вместо целевых 105,4%). Вице-премьер поручил обеспечить выполнение поставленных планов в ближайшие месяцы. С учетом весомой доли торговли в ВВП страны (19% в 2024 г.) одно из ближайших заседаний штаба будет посвящено торговле и транспорту со складированием.Также на заседании штаба рассмотрели и разобрали причины низкого освоения средств на бюджетно-инвестиционные проекты региона. Вице-премьер поручил изучить все проекты, нуждающиеся в срочном финансировании, через призму их влияния на увеличение вклада в реальный сектор экономики.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/949358