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Kazakhstan and Poland discuss new areas of cooperation 23.09.2026
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issetov held a meeting with a Polish delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wojciech Zajączkowski and Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment Krzysztof Galos.The parties discussed bilateral political, trade and investment, and cultural and humanitarian cooperation, as well as interaction within multilateral frameworks.Particular attention was paid to expanding and strengthening cooperation in promising areas with significant potential for further deepening mutually beneficial partnership, particularly in the field of geology and mineral resources.Following the discussions, the parties agreed to continue joint efforts to further deepen the mutually beneficial dialogue between Astana and Warsaw. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1297146?lang=ru
In Pavlodar, the Deputy Minister of Defense opened classes for basic military training. 23.09.2026
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ANNOUNCEMENT From September 7, 2026, UAPF contributors received more options for managing their pension savings 23.09.2026
On September 7, 2026, amendments to the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan came into force, expanding the options for contributors to manage their pension savings[1]. According to these amendments, the amount of pension savings transferred to a private investment portfolio manager (IPM) for trust management can now be up to 100% of the funds available in the contributor's (beneficiary's) individual pension savings account, including compulsory pension contributions (CPC), compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC), and voluntary pension contributions (VPC).At this, CPC and VPC contributors, as well as individuals for whom COPC and VPC contributions are transferred, can independently determine the amount of their savings transferred to trust management, select one or more IPMs, and one or more investment portfolios in accordance with their financial goals.Pursuant to with the law, IPMs can create up to three investment portfolios: conservative, moderate, and high-risk. These portfolios vary in risk level, expected return, and investment terms. The ability to choose different investment portfolios is enshrined in Article 37-1 of the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Requirements for their formation are determined by the authorized body for regulation, control, and supervision of the financial market and financial organizations.Full information on the procedure for transferring pension savings to investment portfolio trust managers and investment opportunities is available on the UAPF website and on the invest.enpf.kz platform.Thus, the pension system is gradually transforming from a model where contributors play a passive role to one that assumes conscious participation in managing their own long-term retirement savings. The consistent expansion of investment strategy options and the increased availability of information on pension asset management are creating conditions for more active participation by contributors in decisions related to the formation of their future retirement income. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1297123?lang=ru
The issues raised will be resolved within the framework of the law 23.09.2026
Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev received citizens on personal issues in order of priority. 19 people signed up for the reception, three of them took part in the online format. The main issues raised are social support, health care, housing and employment.A resident of the village of Tasboget made a proposal to build a children's playground on A. Moldagulova Street. Today in the village of Tasboget there are 14 children's playgrounds, 1 streetball and 1 training ground. Last year, funds were allocated from the city budget, and a children's playground was built in the courtyard of apartment buildings at the intersection of K. Baimaganbetov and Z. Shukurov streets.Now the construction of playgrounds in other areas of the village is being considered. In particular, a vacant land plot along A. Moldagulova Street has been identified, in this regard, a proposal will be made. After the allocation of funds from the budget, it is planned to build in stages.A resident of Karmakshy district raised the issue of the work of bus stations in the villages of Toretam and Zhosaly. Previously, "Shynar-Ana" in the village of Zhosaly and "Toretam" highways served passengers." However, the use of the building for this purpose was economically unprofitable, so it stopped working. A "Control Point" near the cafe "Ayym" along the former highway "Samara–Shymkent" has been opened to serve passengers on routes passing through the village of Zhosaly. The point has been operating since July 15, 15 buses and 5 "sprinter" cars carry passengers.The responsible managers were assigned to comprehensively analyze the issues raised by the citizens who came to the reception and solve them within the framework of the law.It should be noted that to make an appointment with the governor of the region, residents can use the eGov portal, the unified platform e-Otinish, or leave a written application to the mayor's office.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1296961?lang=ru
The Work of Family Support Centers in Almaty Region to Be Reviewed 23.09.2026
A comprehensive analysis of the activities of family support centers will be conducted in Almaty Region. Based on its results, the effectiveness of their work and the accessibility of services for the population will be reviewed. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1296909?lang=ru
“National Fund for Children”: what is it and how to receive the payment? 23.09.2026
In his 2022 address, the Head of State put forward the idea of creating a program for the fair distribution of national wealth, one of the implementation directions of which is the “National Fund for Children” program. Under this project, citizens of Kazakhstan from birth until they reach the age of majority will receive funds annually starting in 2024, based on 50% of the average investment income of the National Fund. As part of this initiative, children under 18 will receive 50 percent of the investment income of the National Fund of Kazakhstan annually. In 2026, each child was credited with USD 130.71. For children who have been participating in the program for three years, the total amount of savings, taking into account the investment income received, amounted to USD 370.56. According to the UAPF, as of September 1, 2026, payments of targeted savings for improving housing conditions and paying for education amounted to USD 76142.45 thousand (365,967 recipients), including: - for the improvement of housing conditions -USD 50 433.4 thousand (241 284 recipients); - for education -USD 25709.05 thousand. (124,683 recipients). When can these funds be used? Upon reaching the age of 18, the savings will be transferred to individual accounts at the UAPF, and young people have the right to use them for: • improving housing conditions only in the Republic of Kazakhstan. • paying for education (both in the Republic of Kazakhstan and abroad). The accumulated amount from the UAPF account can be transferred to the chosen purpose through authorized operators – Otbasy Bank and Halyk Bank. You can check information about whether a child has participated in the program on the website kids.enpf.kz using the child’s IIN, in the personal account on the egov.kz portal, in the Halyk and Kaspi.kz apps. If the targeted savings are not claimed within 10 years after the child reaches the age of majority, they are credited to their individual pension account. Accruals are terminated: • in the event of death; • upon the entry into force of a court decision declaring a project participant dead; • in the event of loss of citizenship. In the event of death, heirs may apply to receive targeted savings from the Unified National Pension Fund in accordance with the procedure established by law. Using National Fund resources to support the younger generation of Kazakhstani citizens is a strategic decision aimed at the sustainable development of the country. The “National Fund for Children” program is an investment in the future of our country!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1296878?lang=ru
The Ministry of Finance is introducing a unified digital accounting system for state property on the e-Qazyna platform. 23.09.2026
At the briefing of the Central Communications Service, representatives of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan spoke about the digital transformation of the state property management system and the further development of the e-Qazyna.kz platform.Nurmakhan Adilbekov, Chairman of the Committee for State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Zhanasyl Ospanov, Chairman of the Board of “Information and Accounting Center JSC,” informed about the key areas of this work.As part of the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan continues to improve digital tools for managing state assets.Today, the e-Qazyna.kz platform combines 40 digital services. They cover the accounting of state and quasi‑state organizations, electronic tenders, privatization, leasing and trust management of state property, monitoring of state property, and other processes.One of the key tasks is to transition from a fragmented system for tracking state assets to a unified digital system based on e-Qazyna.kz. The implementation of this initiative is included in the roadmap until 2029.Within the framework of this work, digital profiles of state property objects and management entities are being created. They will make it possible to track the life cycle of assets, use up‑to‑date photographs and geographical coordinates of the objects, and, in the future, data from space monitoring.A separate area is related to the digitalization of accounting for the state and quasi‑state sectors. It is planned to introduce cloud accounting, integrate e‑Qazyna.kz with the “e‑Minfin” system, and automate the intra‑corporate accounting of property of entities in the quasi‑state sector.The digitalization of accounting for national and strategic resources is ongoing. In the future, it is planned to create a unified digital database of the State Register, which will include information about land and water resources, the forest fund, groundwater, hydrocarbon deposits, and solid minerals.The next stage in the system’s development will be the introduction of artificial intelligence and Big Data technologies. Their use will make it possible to apply predictive analytics to forecast the wear and tear of assets, identify signs of inefficient use of property, and plan maintenance and modernization costs for state assets more accurately.Of the 79 functions of the State Property and Privatization Committee, 36 have the potential for digitalization. To date, 26 of them, or 72%, have been automated. In the third quarter of 2026, a pilot automation of another eight functions is planned, including electronic voting in the management bodies of joint‑stock companies and partnerships, as well as the approval of the charters and balance sheets of state‑owned enterprises.The digital profile of the balance holder will also be implemented in stages. In 2026, it will include buildings and structures; in 2027, land plots; and in 2028–2029, transport, equipment, and other types of assets.The development of e-Qazyna.kz is aimed at creating a unified digital ecosystem for managing state property. This will make it possible to improve the efficiency of using state assets, increase revenues from their use, and optimize maintenance costs.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1296866?lang=ru
The participants of the EFSD discussed the new strategy of the Fund 23.09.2026
Continuing the work program of the Kazakh delegation in Moscow, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Kenbeil took part in the Strategic Session of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development. The participants discussed the draft strategy of the EFSD for 2027–2031, which defines the key areas of the Fund’s activities and its priorities for the medium and long term. “An important element of the strategy is strong analytics, on the basis of which timely preventive measures should be taken to ensure the stable growth of our economies,” Dauren Kenbeil noted. The EFSD brings together Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan and serves as an important tool for strengthening macroeconomic stability and financial cooperation among the member states.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1296867?lang=ru
The Pavlodar region has supported the new military tradition “Sarbaz zholy” 23.09.2026
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The Baiterek Holding's unified front office for supporting entrepreneurs has begun operating within the Damu Fund's regional network 23.09.2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin visited the front office on its first day and learned about the new business support format.The unified front office combines the support tools of the Baiterek Group organizations using a one-stop shop principle. Here, entrepreneurs can receive advice, select the appropriate support tool, submit an application, and arrange project support right through to funding approval.Front offices will operate in all regions of Kazakhstan, based at Damu Fund branches. For entrepreneurs in remote areas and villages, mobile offices—buses carrying specialists—will be provided. This will allow them to receive the necessary advice and support without traveling to the regional center, including in regions where individual development institutions do not have their own representative offices.Front-office consultants intend to provide information on support instruments for Baiterek Group organizations:-Damu Entrepreneurship Development Fund – concessional lending, interest rate subsidies, guarantees, and non-financial support measures for small and medium-sized businesses;-Development Bank of Kazakhstan – financing of large investment projects;-Qazaqstan Investment Corporation – direct investment and venture financing instruments;-Export Credit Agency of Kazakhstan – export credit insurance;-Industrial Development Fund – concessional and leasing financing for enterprise modernization."Today, our specialists not only work with the Fund's instruments but also help select solutions from other Baiterek holding organizations. Essentially, the Damu regional network is becoming a single point of access to a wide range of financial and non-financial instruments – from preferential loans and guarantees to investment financing, export insurance, and leasing," said Farkhat Sarsekeyev, Chairman of the Board of the Damu Fund.The technical launch of the unified front office took place in February of this year. Since then, consultants have received approximately 30,000 requests from entrepreneurs. The front office has supported and financed 1,250 projects.Business Support and Assistance Centers are also operating in pilot mode within the unified front office. Their purpose is to assist entrepreneurs in resolving specific issues requiring interaction with government agencies, financial institutions, and other organizations.The Centers' specialists conduct an initial analysis of the problem and identify possible solutions. If necessary, relevant government agencies, financial institutions, akimats, and Baiterek Group organizations are involved. The pilot project covers Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, the North Kazakhstan Region, and Aktobe Region."It's important that this support is available in all regions of the country. We plan to expand the 'Isker Aimaq' program to rural areas, making our approach to supporting entrepreneurs more targeted. This is where Damu's regional branches and mobile front offices play a major role. The consultants' role is to support businesses at all stages of their development. Another important area is Business Support and Assistance Centers. Entrepreneurs often face a specific problem but don't know where to turn or how to solve it. These centers are being created precisely for such situations. They are currently operating in pilot mode in five regions of the country," noted Serik Zhumangarin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1296836?lang=ru
The heating season should proceed smoothly, without accidents or interruptions. 23.09.2026
Under the chairmanship of Kostanay Region Akim Kumar Aksakalov, a meeting of the regional akimat was held, dedicated to the region's preparation for the heating season. Reports were delivered by the head of the Energy and Housing and Communal Services Department of the regional akimat, as well as the akims of the cities of Kostanay, Rudny, Arkalyk, Lisakovsk, and the Zhitikara district.The Head of State has repeatedly noted that the heating season is one of the most pressing issues, paying special attention to the modernization of the energy and communal sectors, as well as ensuring uninterrupted heat supply to the population.«The heating season in the region begins on October 1. At the previous meeting, I instructed to complete preparations for the heating season by September 15. To date, all 118 heat supply sources have been fully prepared, including 4 combined heat and power plants and 114 boiler houses, as well as 698 autonomous heating systems. Readiness has been ensured for all multi-apartment residential buildings and social facilities. Repair work on 30.7 kilometers of heating networks, as well as water supply and sewerage networks, has been completed», – noted the head of the region.To date, city and district akimats have stockpiled about 384.1 thousand tons of coal, which constitutes 94.3% of the plan. In the cities of Kostanay, Lisakovsk, and Arkalyk, 8 major projects for the reconstruction of heating networks are being implemented. It was planned to renew 14.7 kilometers of networks by 2026. This volume has been fully completed. As a result of the work carried out, the level of wear and tear of heating networks has decreased to 42.8%.«Last heating season, we managed to significantly reduce the number of accidents – from 254 to 134 cases. The number of resident complaints also decreased from 96 to 20. Our task for the upcoming season is to ensure its stable passage, without accidents and interruptions», – said Kumar Aksakalov.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1296750?lang=ru
A regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Implementation of the Constitutional Principle “Law and Order” under the Regional Akimat was held. 23.09.2026
On September 21 of this year, a regular meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission for the Implementation of the Constitutional Principle “Law and Order” under the regional akimat was held under the chairmanship of Kumar Aksakalov, the akim of the Kostanay region.The meeting addressed issues of ensuring road safety and preventing crimes committed under the influence of alcohol.According to the results of eight months, the number of registered road accidents in the region decreased by 3.4% — from 854 to 825. The number of injured decreased by 6.4% — from 1,184 to 1,108 people, and fatalities — by 4%, from 50 to 48.The placement of warnings in 2GIS also showed a positive result: on 12 designated accident-prone sections, the number of road accidents over seven months decreased by 37% — from 27 to 17.Akimats of cities and districts, together with the police, have been instructed to analyze the causes of the increase in accidents in certain territories, identify the most dangerous sections, assess the safety of pedestrian crossing locations, consider equipping buses and emergency service vehicles with speed control systems, and take specific measures to improve road safety.On the second issue, it was noted that over eight months, the number of crimes committed under the influence of alcohol decreased by 18.3%.At the same time, instructions were given to strengthen medical support for citizens repeatedly placed in temporary adaptation and detoxification centers, as well as to take measures to staff districts with psychiatrists and narcologists.Special attention has been instructed to be paid to retail outlets that repeatedly violate the rules for selling alcoholic beverages, with the adoption of measures provided for by law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1296720?lang=ru
Astana has become a finalist for the international «WIPO City of Innovation» award 23.09.2026
Astana was included in the list of 15 finalists for the international «WIPO City of Innovation - 2026» award, established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The award aims to support cities developing an innovative and creative ecosystem, with the selection conducted by an international independent jury based on the initiatives and implementation plans presented by the cities. Applications were received from cities of various sizes worldwide, and alongside Astana, the 15 finalists include cities from Belgium, China, India, Jordan, Morocco, the Philippines, Portugal, the Russian Federation, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The winners will be announced on October 12, 2026, at a ceremony at WIPO headquarters in Geneva, taking place on the sidelines of the sixth meeting of the UN Mayors Forum. Source: Website of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), https://www.wipo.int/ru/web/awards/city-of-innovation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1296649?lang=ru
В Астане презентовали AI-навигатор по обязательным требованиям для бизнеса 23.09.2026
В Астане презентовали пилотный проект Реестра обязательных требований в сфере предпринимательства, разработанный Министерством национальной экономики во исполнение поручения Главы государства, данного в Послании от 8 сентября 2025 года «Казахстан в эпоху искусственного интеллекта».Презентация проекта состоялась в Международном центре искусственного интеллекта Alem.ai. Проект представил вице-министр национальной экономики Бекболат Молдабеков.Система на основе искусственного интеллекта собирает требования к бизнесу из нормативных правовых актов в одном месте и помогает определить, какие из них относятся к конкретному виду деятельности.Сегодня требования к бизнесу содержатся в тысячах нормативных правовых актов: законах, кодексах, постановлениях и ведомственных приказах. Одна и та же обязанность может быть закреплена сразу в нескольких документах, при этом нормы регулярно меняются. В результате предпринимателю бывает непросто разобраться, какие требования необходимо соблюдать именно в его случае.«Предпринимателю зачастую приходится тратить немало времени, чтобы найти в большом массиве законодательства требования, которые относятся именно к его деятельности. Наша задача — сделать этот процесс проще и понятнее. Реестр с использованием искусственного интеллекта собирает необходимые требования в одном месте и показывает, на кого они распространяются, что именно нужно сделать, в какие сроки и как подтвердить исполнение. Это позволит бизнесу быстрее ориентироваться в законодательстве и сосредоточиться на своей основной деятельности», — отметил Бекболат Молдабеков.Искусственный интеллект анализирует тексты нормативных правовых актов и выделяет конкретные обязательства. Для каждого из них определяется, кто должен его выполнять, в чем заключается обязанность, при каких условиях и в какие сроки она действует, как подтверждается исполнение, какой орган осуществляет контроль и какая ответственность предусмотрена за нарушение.При этом окончательное решение по каждому требованию остается за человеком. Ни одна норма не получает статус подтвержденной автоматически. Уполномоченный государственный орган проверяет, редактирует или отклоняет каждое требование. Все действия фиксируются в системе, что позволяет отслеживать историю изменений.Как это будет работать для бизнесаРеестр станет для предпринимателя навигатором по требованиям законодательства. Пользователю будет достаточно выбрать вид деятельности по ОКЭД, указать БИН, отрасль или соответствующий сценарий и ответить на несколько вопросов.После этого система сформирует персональный профиль с учетом конкретной деятельности. В нем будут указаны необходимые разрешительные документы со ссылками на eGov.kz и eLicense.kz, требования на разных этапах работы бизнеса, а также общие обязанности в соответствующих сферах регулирования.На основе сформированного профиля предприниматель сможет получить справочное заключение в формате PDF. Оно будет подготовлено с использованием языковой модели исключительно на основе включенных в профиль норм, без дополнительных предположений. Документ носит информационный характер и поможет быстрее сориентироваться в действующих правилах.Таким образом, бизнес сможет сократить время на поиск необходимой информации, снизить риск нарушения требований и быстрее определить необходимые разрешения и обязательства для запуска или развития проекта.Реестр будет отслеживать изменения законодательстваСистема также будет следить за изменениями законодательства. При появлении новой редакции нормативного правового акта она сравнит ее с предыдущей версией и покажет, какие нормы добавились, изменились или были исключены.Требования из утративших силу актов будут исключаться из действующего реестра, при этом история изменений сохранится.Единая система поможет снизить регуляторную нагрузкуДля государства реестр станет инструментом анализа регуляторной нагрузки на бизнес. Система позволит выявлять требования, которые дублируются в разных нормативных правовых актах, а также возможные противоречия между ними.При анализе учитываются содержание норм на казахском и русском языках, числовые параметры, категория субъекта и юридическая сила документа.При изменениях в связанных актах либо выявлении возможных дублирований и противоречий система формирует рекомендацию о дополнительном пересмотре нормы. Окончательное решение принимает ответственный государственный орган.Это позволит более последовательно снижать регуляторную нагрузку. Государственные органы смогут видеть, где требования являются избыточными, какие сферы регулируются наиболее подробно и какие нормы требуют пересмотра.Система также будет отслеживать сроки пересмотра нормативных актов и заранее информировать ответственные органы о необходимости проведения соответствующей работы.В дальнейшем Реестр планируется интегрировать с другими государственными информационными системами и цифровыми сервисами. Это позволит использовать проверенные данные об обязательных требованиях в единой цифровой экосистеме.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1296636?lang=ru
Arman Shakkaliyev and Lord John Alderdice discussed the expansion of trade and the development of investment 23.09.2026
Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliyev held a meeting with the UK Government's Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia, Lord John Alderdice. The parties discussed the dynamics of bilateral trade, expansion of Kazakh exports, development of industrial cooperation, investment, and scientific-educational collaboration.By the end of 2025, trade turnover between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom reached 1.63 billion US dollars, an increase of 83.7% compared to 2024. For January–July 2026, the figure reached 1.25 billion US dollars, which is 68.5% higher than the same period in 2025.At the same time, Kazakhstan is interested not only in maintaining growth rates but also in diversifying the trade structure and increasing supplies of high value-added products. Currently, the basis of exports consists of silver, crude oil, copper, and copper cathodes.“It is important for us to move from the achieved growth to deeper and more diversified trade. First and foremost, we are interested in expanding the export of Kazakh products to the British market beyond raw materials,” noted Arman Shakkaliyev.In this regard, the minister proposed organizing a trade and economic mission of British importers and retail chain representatives to Kazakhstan for direct interaction with domestic producers. The parties also discussed the requirements of the British market for quality, certification, packaging, and standards for potential export products.Special attention was paid to critical minerals and the development of processing. Lord John Alderdice noted the promising prospects for cooperation between British companies and universities with Kazakhstan, not only in the extraction sector but also in the field of mineral processing and the creation of high value-added products.“Kazakhstan has significant natural resources, but it is especially important that you set the task not to limit yourselves to their extraction, but to create added value and develop processing. It is precisely here that we see great opportunities for cooperation,” said Lord John Alderdice.The parties also considered opportunities for attracting British investment into the manufacturing industry, energy, logistics, and high-tech sectors, as well as expanding direct contacts between companies of the two countries.During the meeting, cooperation in the field of standardization, export promotion, science, and education was discussed. Kazakhstan is interested in exchanging experience with the British Institute of Export and International Trade, as well as in further interaction between KazStandard and the British Standards Institution (BSI). Issues of preparing Kazakh exporters for carbon regulation requirements, including CBAM, were separately considered.Lord John Alderdice also noted the potential for cooperation between universities and research centers of the two countries, including in the field of mining, mineral processing, and the nuclear industry.Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in transitioning from general potential to specific trade, investment, production, and scientific projects, as well as in further expanding direct contacts between businesses and relevant organizations of Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1296537?lang=ru
Issues of ensuring the safety of traffic and pedestrians were discussed 23.09.2026
Today, at the Government meeting chaired by Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov, the issue of ensuring road and pedestrian safety was considered. Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev participated in the meeting via conference call.Following the results of the Government meeting, a number of specific instructions were given to the responsible heads of departments.The head of the region instructed to install road signs on highways and streets, and to update worn-out road signs. It is necessary to intensify outreach work with residents of settlements along the "Western Europe – Western China" highway corridor regarding the prevention of unsupervised livestock grazing.The Regional Police Department has been instructed to identify accident-prone sections on highways and to conduct regular raid activities aimed at ensuring compliance with traffic rules.In addition, the regional branch of JSC "NC "KazAvtoZhol" has been instructed to monitor the reconstruction works of the bypass road in the direction of "Kyzylorda – Aktobe" and the highway "Kyzylorda – Saksaulsk".Out of 3,525 kilometers of highways in the region, 1,025 kilometers are of republican significance, 555 kilometers are of regional significance, and 1,945 kilometers are of district significance.This year, 40.5 billion tenge has been allocated from the republican, regional, and district budgets for the development of road infrastructure. These funds are being used to repair 168 kilometers of highways, streets, and bridge crossings. Modern control devices are being installed to ensure road safety. Traffic accidents involving pedestrians have been analyzed, and 15 "Sunqar" devices have been installed in dangerous sections.539 video surveillance cameras and 49 speed meters have been launched in the districts. In the city of Kyzylorda, 1,400 video surveillance cameras, 80 intelligent intersections, and 96 stationary speed meters are in operation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1296489?lang=ru
More than 1,000 former conscripts began university studies this autumn on grants. 22.09.2026
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ANNOUNCEMENT US$76.11 million has been allocated to Kazakhstanis under the National Fund for Children program 22.09.2026
Between February 1, 2024, and September 1, 2026, a total of 365,553 citizens received targeted savings (TS) payouts under the National Fund for Children program, amounting to approximately US$76.11 million.From the beginning of 2026 through September 1, 170,156 citizens received TS payouts totaling US$44.84 million. Of this number, 119,279 Kazakhstanis received over US$31.00 million for housing improvements, while 50,877 received US$13.83 million for education expenses.The funds were transferred to authorized operators for subsequent crediting to the applicants' bank accounts. Recipients have the right to use either the full amount or a portion of it. Any unclaimed funds remain in the targeted savings account (TSA) for 10 years. After this period, the unused balance is transferred to the beneficiary's individual pension savings account, where it is recorded as voluntary pension contributions.The most popular option for improving housing conditions was topping up housing construction savings accounts for further accumulation: payments totaling US$30.51 million were made to 117,712 recipients. Additionally, US$183.65 thousand was paid to 788 young Kazakhstanis for down payments on mortgage loans to purchase homes, while US$102.17 thousand was paid to 437 Kazakhstanis for the outright purchase of housing via civil-law transactions (final settlement).Regarding the use of targeted savings for education, the largest share of funds was allocated to pay for educational services provided by institutions within the Republic of Kazakhstan—either in installments (per academic period or school year) or as a single lump-sum payment (covering the entire course of study); 47,584 citizens received a total of US$12.96 million under this category.The following services were also in demand: topping up educational savings accounts under the relevant agreements—funds totaling US$587.56 thousand were transferred to 2,309 recipients; additionally, US$220.44 thousand was disbursed to 861 citizens to cover educational services provided by foreign educational institutions, either in installments (per academic period or academic year) or as a lump-sum payment (for the entire duration of study). It should be noted that the accrual of targeted requirements ceases upon the death of a participant or the entry into legal force of a court decision declaring them deceased. To claim targeted entitlements /TS following the death of a participant or recipient, heirs may apply to the Unified Accumulative Pension Fund (UAPF) in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.As of September 1, 2026, payments totaling 74.46 thousand US dollars have been made to heirs, with 226 citizens receiving the funds.Detailed information on TS payouts for housing improvement and/or education expenses, broken down by authorized operators and regions, is available on the enpf.kz website.It is worth noting that, based on the results for 2025, a payment of $130.71 per child was credited to Kazakhstani children; for 2024, the amount was $129.38; and for 2023, it was $100.52.Funds from the National Fund are credited annually to children under the age of 18 in the form of targeted allocations. Under the law, the amounts credited to young Kazakhstanis remain part of the National Fund’s assets and continue to be invested. Thanks to this ongoing investment, the value of each child's targeted requirements grows annually through the generated investment income.As a result, the total accumulated value of all targeted requirements (including the investment income added each year) for a child participating in the program:- - three years, amounted to 370 dollars 56 cents;- two years, amounted to 263 dollars 93 cents;- one year, amounted to 130 dollars 71 cents.Parents and other legal representatives can verify a child's participation in the program using the child's IIN (Individual Identification Number) via the kids.enpf.kz website, the personal account section of the eGov.kz e-government portal, as well as the eGov Mobile app and the mobile apps of certain second-tier banks.If information regarding the targeted allocations accrued to children for the 2025 reporting year is not displayed, it is necessary to update the documents within the mobile apps by following this path:in the eGov Mobile app: "Digital Documents" – "Family" – "Refresh document list" – "National Fund accruals";in mobile apps of second-tier banks, for example, Kaspi.kz: "Government Services" – "All documents" – "Refresh document list" – "National Fund accruals".The absence of information regarding the accrual of targeted requirements for children who have reached or will reach the age of 18 this year in the legal representative's personal account is due to the fact that these entitlements have acquired "TS" status; consequently, access to information about them is granted directly to the TS recipient (the individual who has reached or will reach the age of 18 in 2026). These individuals must independently access information about their TS via their personal accounts on the UAPF or e-government websites so that, upon turning 18, they can contact an authorized operator to open a US dollar bank account and submit an online application for the TS payout to improve housing conditions and/or pay for education. Currently, the authorized operators are:Otbasy Bank JSC (for housing and education),Halyk Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (for education),Bank CenterCredit JSC (for education). Statistics regarding minors participating in the targeted entitlements program, adult TS recipients, and the use of TS funds for housing and/or education are available on the enpf.kz website. You can review the program terms and obtain instructions and answers to your questions on the kids.enpf.kz website. You can also view video commentary and instructions on the topic on the БЖЗҚЕНПФ YouTube channel:video commentary by Zh.B. Kurmanov, the Chairman of the Executive Board of UAPF JSC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=30CdPWl6dv0Video commentary by M.T. Sharipov, Managing Director of UAPF JSC:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APg2vATmMk0"Q&A" video commentary on the National Fund for Children program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cKr1VCAvUkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrV0y37Gjnk Instructions for the National Fund for Children website:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgP3dmMwAHchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyC2c-HgqpQInstructions on the implementation of the National Fund for Children program:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqeT41rWecAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNBSS1VHdWUUAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/1296152?lang=ru
The delegation of Kazakhstan is taking part in the 11th Moscow financial forum 22.09.2026
The Kazakhstan delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dauren Kenbeil, is taking part in the 11th Moscow Financial Forum which is being held at the Manege Central Exhibition Hall.The Moscow Financial Forum is an annual professional platform for discussing pressing issues related to financial and economic policy, the development of public finances, and the financial market. The forum has been held since 2016 and brings together representatives of government bodies, financial institutions, businesses, and the scientific and expert communities. The organizers are the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation and the Government of Moscow.The main theme of the forum in 2026 is: “A sustainable financial system — the foundation for national development.” The business programme includes a plenary session and 16 thematic sessions covering issues of budgetary sustainability, financial market development, attracting investment, digital transformation of public administration, the use of artificial intelligence, and improving financial mechanisms to support the economy. Dauren Kenbeil, Vice Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, took part in the forum’s key plenary session. The discussion focuses on approaches to developing a sustainable financial policy in the context of global uncertainty, improving the efficiency of budget expenditures, and creating mechanisms that promote structural transformation and long‑term economic development.Representatives of the Kazakh delegation are also taking part in the forum’s thematic and expert sessions. The agenda includes international financial cooperation, development of investment cooperation, implementation of automation and artificial intelligence technologies in the field of public procurement, as well as issues related to regional development and budgetary sustainability. Participation in the Moscow Financial Forum provides an opportunity to exchange experience and professional practices in the field of public finance management, discuss modern approaches to the digitalization of financial processes, and strengthen cooperation with foreign colleagues. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1295980?lang=ru
About 70 graduates of the Military Institute of the Air Defense Forces received their first officer ranks. 21.09.2026
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