По данным Бюро национальной статистики, по итогам первого полугодия 2026 года реальный рост ВВП Казахстана составил 4,1%, ускорившись на 0,4 процентного пункта по сравнению с итогами января-мая.Основным драйвером роста остается ненефтяной сектор. По оценке Министерства национальной экономики, его рост превышает 5%. Несмотря на снижение объемов добычи нефти по сравнению с аналогичным периодом прошлого года на 8,4%, реальный сектор экономики вырос на 5,1%, сфера услуг - на 3,5%.Экономика продолжает расти за счет несырьевых отраслей. Более 80% прироста ВВП обеспечили обрабатывающая промышленность, строительство, торговля и транспорт, которые сохраняют наиболее высокие темпы развития.Лидером по темпам роста остается строительство. За первое полугодие объем выполненных строительных работ увеличился на 15,2%. Введено в эксплуатацию 8,5 млн кв. м жилья, что на 6,7% больше, чем за аналогичный период прошлого года.В обрабатывающей промышленности объем производства вырос на 9,8%. По итогам шести месяцев объем выпущенной продукции достиг 16,2 трлн тенге, что выше  показателя  горнодобывающей отрасли, который составил около 15,9 трлн тенге.Несмотря на снижение темпов роста производства в металлургии, на долю которой приходится более 40% обрабатывающей промышленности, рост сектора обработки обеспечили другие производства. Выпуск готовых металлических изделий увеличился на 39,9%, автомобилей - на 31,6%, фармацевтической продукции - на 43,6%, химической  - на 20,7%, резиновых и пластмассовых изделий - на 21,8%, строительных материалов - на 14,1%, продуктов питания - на 14,7%.Положительная динамика сохраняется и в других отраслях экономики. Объем торговли вырос на 5,7%, сельского хозяйства — на 4,4%, услуг связи — на 4,3%.Транспортно-логистическая отрасль увеличилась на 7,1%. Рост обеспечен расширением услуг вспомогательной транспортной деятельности на 14%, увеличением объемов железнодорожных грузоперевозок на 4,9% и автомобильных грузоперевозок на 11,4%.Сохраняется высокая инвестиционная активность. Инвестиции в основной капитал выросли на 9,6%. Наиболее значительный прирост отмечен в сферах информации и связи - в 2,3 раза, электроснабжения - на 61,4%, обрабатывающей промышленности — на 33,3%, сельского хозяйства — на 24,6% и транспорта - на 11,6%.Таким образом, динамичное развитие несырьевых отраслей и высокая инвестиционная активность продолжают формировать устойчивую основу экономического роста Казахстана.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/1257331?lang=ru

The regional civil forum "The Constitution — the Legal Basis for the Development of Civil Society" was held at the House of Friendship. The event was attended by the akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev, heads of non-governmental organizations, departments and agencies, youth associations, and civil society activists.The issues of enhancing the role of civil society institutions under the new Constitution, strengthening constructive partnership between the state and society, as well as developing a culture of public dialogue were discussed."Uniting society around common goals and broadly engaging non-governmental organizations in the implementation of socially significant initiatives is an effective practice that contributes to improving the quality of public administration and strengthening trust between society and the authorities.President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in his Address to the people of Kazakhstan, emphasized the need to support and strengthen civil society, involving it in the discussion of the most pressing national tasks in order to solve them.Today, civil society institutions in our region actively participate in the implementation of state initiatives, protect the interests of the population, and contribute to solving urgent social issues",- noted Murat Ergeshbayev.Currently, about a thousand public organizations are registered in the region. Within the framework of the state social order, 555 social projects have been implemented in 2023–2026. More than 200 representatives of NGOs are members of councils and commissions under the regional and district akimats.The forum featured speeches by Zhandos Tusmagambetov, Director of the Public Foundation "Samuryq Center for the Development of Innovative Ideas," Zeinar Tazhiyeva, Chairperson of the Women's Public Association "Aq Bosaga," Askhat Baidauletov, Chairperson of the Public Foundation "El-Arai," and Anuar Toktamysov, Head of the "Zhas Tolqyn" volunteer squad. They presented proposals for the further development and strengthening of the potential of the non-governmental sector.At the conclusion of the forum, citizens who contributed to the development of civil society were presented with editions of the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the new version. The heads of the most active non-governmental organizations in the region were awarded letters of gratitude from the akim of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1257250?lang=ru

During a working trip to the Aral district, the head of the region Murat Ergeshbayev, regional prosecutor Rizabek Ozharov, representatives of the intelligentsia, and elders familiarized themselves with the operation of a motorcycle assembly plant.The "Togys-Aralotyn" LLP has invested 1 billion tenge in this project. It is planned to produce 20,000 components per year. 50 percent of the products manufactured at the plant will be supplied to the domestic market, and the remaining 50 percent will be exported abroad.Production projects are of great importance for diversifying the region's economy, creating new jobs, and increasing export potential.After this, the regional akim addressed issues related to the construction of the "Beineu – Sekseul" highway.As a reminder, at the V meeting of the National Kurultai, the Head of State instructed to accelerate the construction of the "Beineu – Sekseul" highway.In accordance with this, the relevant ministry is currently determining the sources of project financing, and design and estimate documentation is being developed.780 billion 285 million tenge is being allocated for the construction of the road. The total length is 559 kilometers, of which 189 kilometers belong to the Kyzylorda region. Upon full completion of construction, the route along the Europe – Caucasus – Asia international transport corridor will be reduced by approximately 900 kilometers, and cargo delivery times between China and Aktau will be shortened by two days.This road will have a positive impact on increasing the transit potential of the region and the development of settlements along the railway.The issue of the road leading to the settlements of Kulandy, Akbasty, Akespe, Kosaman, and Belaran, which are remote from the district center, will be fundamentally resolved.The head of the region instructed the heads of responsible sectors to keep the requirements regarding the quality and timing of the work in the center of attention.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1257239?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev, Prosecutor of the region Rizabek Ozharov, representatives of the intelligentsia and the older generation took part in the grand opening ceremony of a premium-grade food salt production plant in Aral region.The head of the region congratulated residents on the launch of the new enterprise and wished the team successful work.«I congratulate everyone on the official opening of the premium-grade food salt production plant! I express my sincere gratitude to the private investor for implementing such an important project specifically in the Aral district. This is a significant project that will contribute to the development of the country's export potential and the creation of new jobs.I am confident that the opening of new production facilities will provide an additional impetus for economic diversification and improving the quality of life of our residents», — noted Murat Ergeshbayev.«Togys – Aralotyn» LLP invested 1.8 billion tenge in the construction of the plant. The production capacity of the enterprise is 40 thousand tons of products per year. The plant has created 20 permanent jobs.As part of state support, the enterprise was provided with a land plot of 4 hectares and the necessary engineering infrastructure was installed. The manufactured products will meet the needs of the domestic market and will also be supplied for export to neighboring countries.During the event, congratulatory speeches were delivered by the Prosecutor of the region Rizabek Ozharov, representatives of the older generation Imamadin Ongarbayev and Nuraly Ospanov. Letters of Gratitude from the Akim of the region were presented to citizens who contributed to the socio-economic development of the district and the implementation of the project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1257147?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev, regional prosecutor Rizabek Ozharov, representatives of the intelligentsia and the older generation took part in the opening ceremony of a camel milk powder plant in Aral region.Speaking at the ceremonial event, the head of the region noted that the implementation of this project will contribute to strengthening the industrial potential of the region and will have a positive impact on its socio-economic development.«I congratulate everyone on the official opening of one of the most significant projects for our region — the camel milk powder plant! This enterprise will become a new impetus for the development of the region's economy, will increase the country's export potential and create new jobs.Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev has repeatedly emphasized that new investments should be directed primarily towards forming a modern industrial base for the country.In this direction, large investment projects are being successfully implemented in the region. One of them is the plant of the «Kazakh Camel» company for the production of camel milk powder worth 3 billion tenge.Despite the presence of camel milk processing enterprises in the country, there are very few plants producing dry powder on an industrial scale. Therefore, this project is a unique and important initiative,» — noted Murat Ergeshbayev.The production capacity of the enterprise is about 400 tons of products per year. The plant will create 23 permanent jobs.For the production of dry powder, up to 20 thousand liters of camel milk will be required daily, which will become an additional source of income for local residents engaged in animal husbandry. They will be able to deliver milk daily and receive a stable income.In order to expand sales markets, a long-term contract for the export of products to China has been concluded for a period of 10 years. As part of state support, the enterprise has been provided with a land plot of 1 hectare on the territory of the industrial zone. In addition, financing in the amount of 1.8 billion tenge is provided through the Industrial Development Fund for the purchase of necessary technological equipment from China.During the ceremony, regional prosecutor Rizabek Ozharov, representatives of the older generation Aitbay Kosherbay and Adilbek Aiymbetov delivered speeches. Citizens who contributed to the socio-economic development of the district and the implementation of the project were awarded Letters of Gratitude from the akim of the region.In order to diversify the region's economy, it is planned to implement 48 investment projects totaling 1.9 trillion tenge over the next three years, which will create more than 10 thousand new jobs. This year, the commissioning of 21 projects with a total cost of 100 billion tenge is planned.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1257142?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev made a working trip to the Aral district. He met with residents of the Koszhar rural district and inspected the work of the "Kamystybas" fish hatchery. The hatchery, with more than half a century of history, preserves valuable fish stocks and increases the natural population. Here, such gifts of the sea as carp, grass carp, and silver carp are bred. As part of the state order, 12 million fingerlings and 420 thousand two-year-old fry are raised annually and released into the Aral Sea and the SyrDarya River. This contributes to increasing the fish stocks of the region's water bodies. The Akim of the region gave specific instructions to the heads of responsible sectors on the efficient use of natural resources.On the territory of the Aral district, there are 18 sites of the Small Aral Sea, the SyrDarya River, and 17 lakes favorable for the development of fisheries. The Small Aral is home to 19 species of fish. 10 fish processing plants with a production capacity of about 30 thousand tons contribute to the development of the region's export potential.During the trip, the head of the region met with residents of the rural districts of Aralkum, Shomish, Sapak, Koktem and listened to their suggestions and opinions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1257131?lang=ru

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During a working trip to Zhalagash district, Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev visited the sown areas. He familiarized himself with the current state of the agro-industrial cluster project of the company «Harvest Agro», aimed at growing industrial hemp, corn, and soybeans, as well as their processing. A land plot of 22.5 thousand hectares from the Karaketken rural district has been allocated for the project. Of these, 5 thousand hectares are sown with corn, 2 thousand hectares — with safflower, and 142 sprinkler irrigation units are in operation. After the enterprise is put into operation, it is planned to process up to 60 thousand tons of industrial hemp, 70 thousand tons of corn, and 20 thousand tons of soybeans annually. The produced goods, in addition to meeting the needs of the domestic market, will also be exported to foreign countries.To date, 26.3 billion tenge of investments have been attracted, and 100 permanent jobs have been created. 50 units of machinery are involved in sowing and production work.Work is underway to increase the land area, water use limits, introduce a sprinkler irrigation system, lay electrical networks, and develop design and estimate documentation.It should be noted that this year a total of 185.8 thousand hectares have been sown in the region, of which grain crops account for — 89.7 thousand hectares, oilseeds — 6.1 thousand hectares, fodder crops — 73.2 thousand hectares, potatoes, vegetables, and melons — 16.8 thousand hectares. In accordance with the instruction of the Head of State, compared to last year, the rice area has been reduced by 10.9 thousand hectares. This year, rice has been sown and flooded on 70 thousand hectares.Of these, 31.3 thousand hectares have received top dressing, and 53.3 thousand hectares have been treated against weeds. Currently, 19.8 thousand hectares are in the tillering phase, 46.2 thousand hectares — in the stem elongation phase, and 4 thousand hectares have entered the heading phase.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1256924?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev held a meeting with Director of Tansu Construction LLP Nikolay Kim, Deputy General Director of Vertex Holding LLP Irina Kenzhetayeva, Head of Capital Projects Department Mayra Usipbekova, and Chief Engineer of Astel-K LLP Bakhadyr Sadykov.The meeting discussed the progress of construction of the Presidential Library, designed to hold 600,000 books.As a reminder, at the beginning of this year, during the V session of the National Kurultai with the participation of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, an instruction was given to build a modern library in Kyzylorda operating around the clock.The project is being implemented with sponsorship support from investor Eduard Ogay. The total construction cost is 20 billion tenge.The building area will be 13,000 square meters, and a land plot of 3 hectares has been allocated for its construction.The three-story building with a basement floor will house a conference hall, reading rooms, an electronic library, halls of regional history, periodicals, archival and rare collections, a world literature department, art galleries, a media laboratory, an exhibition gallery, children's spaces, a coworking center, a food court, a restoration workshop, and a printing house.Currently, contracts have been signed with the contractor Tansu Construction LLP, which is carrying out construction and installation works, author supervision by Astel-K LLP, and technical supervision organization SJS Kazakhstan LTD.All technical conditions have been obtained to provide the facility with the necessary engineering and communication infrastructure. Earthworks have begun at the construction site, and groundwater level lowering is underway.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1256941?lang=ru

Akim of the region Murat Ergeshbayev met with representatives of the Turkish-Kazakhstan Business Association "TUKIB". The meeting discussed opportunities for implementing investment projects in the region."Under the leadership of Heads of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the expanded strategic partnership between the two countries is reaching a new level today. This, in turn, has given impetus to the dynamic development of trade, economic, and investment ties.Today, the Kyzylorda region is distinguished not only by its historical heritage but also by its investment opportunities. The region has the necessary prerequisites for the development of the agro-industrial complex, construction industry, mining and manufacturing industries, increasing transport and logistics potential, as well as implementing large-scale projects in the field of renewable energy sources. In this direction, we are ready to establish an open, reliable, and long-term partnership with every investor",- said Murat Nalkhozhayevich.The head of the region proposed opening a branch of "Kazakhstan Ziraat Bank" in Kyzylorda to increase the availability of financial resources for entrepreneurs in the region.Considering the dynamic development of the region, he focused on the issues of building a modern shopping and entertainment center in the regional center with the company "Kazstroypodryad", launching the production of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware jointly with "Tiryaki Holding".In the manufacturing industry, he invited the implementation of new production projects using the experience of "YDA Holding", and conducting geological exploration work with the participation of the company "Mir Yıldız".The transport and logistics potential of the region is increasing every year. In this regard, it was proposed to consider the possibility of transferring the "Korkyt Ata International Airport" into trust management and developing it as an international hub, establishing cooperation with "Alarko Holding" for the construction of a high-tech greenhouse complex, and with "Aksa Energy" for the construction of a meat processing plant.Following the meeting, the parties expressed their intention to expand investment cooperation and continue joint projects.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1256953?lang=ru

A scientific conference titled «The People's Constitution: The Beginning of a Confident Future» was held in Kostanay.The scientific conference was attended by Akim of Kostanay Region Kumar Aksakalov, members of the Constitutional Commission Unzila Shapak, Madi Myrzagarayev, Sailaubek Yeshchanov, Deputy of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the VII–VIII convocations Yekaterina Smyshlyayeva, as well as representatives of state bodies, the expert and scientific community, civil society institutions, ethno-cultural associations, and mass media.«Today's meeting is taking place during an important period of socio-political modernization of our country. As is known, on July 1, 2026, Kazakhstan entered a new stage of its constitutional development. The adoption of the new Constitution has become a truly historic event in the history of the state. This is not just a significant date, but the beginning of a new chapter based on the rule of law and order, respect for human rights and freedoms, national values, and responsibility to future generations. As part of the implementation of the new Constitution, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed five independent constitutional laws, amendments were made to eight constitutional laws and more than 60 other legislative acts,— noted the head of the region.The Head of State announced the holding of elections of deputies to the Constituent Assembly of the Republic of Kazakhstan on August 23 of this year. This is one of the most important political campaigns in the socio-political life of the country. In this regard, comprehensive preparatory work aimed at organizing and conducting the elections in accordance with the requirements of the current legislation has already begun in Kostanay Region.The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan is not only the Basic Law of the country, but also a solid foundation for practical transformations in all spheres of public life. The effective implementation of its principles directly affects the development of each region. It is strong and developed regions that ensure economic growth, stability, and the well-being of citizens.«Large-scale and important transformations lie ahead of us. Their successful implementation will require time, systematic and coordinated work, as well as high responsibility of every citizen. After all, the path to a strong, just, and prosperous state begins with respect for the Constitution, strict observance of the law, and an active civic position of every person,» emphasized the Akim of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1256954?lang=ru

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On 10 July 2026, the WIPO Global Awards 2026 ceremony took place in Geneva on the sidelines of the 68th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The WIPO Global Awards are among the Organization's most prestigious international distinctions in the field of innovation and intellectual property.The Awards are presented annually to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups that not only develop innovative technological solutions but also use intellectual property effectively as a tool for business growth, attracting investment and entering international markets. In 2026, the competition received around 1,300 applications from 126 countries and following a multi-stage selection process an international jury selected 33 finalists.Of particular significance for Kazakhstan is the fact that Mirai Tech, a Kazakhstani high-tech startup working at the intersection of medical and sports technologies, was named among the finalists of the competition. The company ranked among the top three finalists in the special "Sport" category, introduced by WIPO in 2026 as part of the theme of World Intellectual Property Day.In this new category Mirai Tech represented the Republic of Kazakhstan alongside companies from the United States and Switzerland demonstrating the strong potential of Kazakhstan's innovation in artificial intelligence, biomechanics and sports medicine.Although the winner in this category was a company from Switzerland, Mirai Tech's advancement to the finals of the WIPO Global Awards marks an important international achievement for Kazakhstan's innovation ecosystem and demonstrates that technological solutions from Kazakhstan are capable of competing successfully at the global level.Mirai Tech is a Kazakhstani deep-tech startup founded in Astana that develops smart nano-insoles with integrated autonomous sensors for medical rehabilitation, sports medicine and physical load monitoring. The technology enables the real-time collection and analysis of biomechanical data on human movement and its application in patient rehabilitation, sports injury prevention and the improvement of training efficiency.Mirai Tech's participation in the WIPO Global Awards finals enhances the international visibility of Kazakhstan's innovation projects and opens up additional opportunities for promoting technological developments from Kazakhstan on the global market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1256737?lang=ru

Tehran A solemn ceremony for signing a BOT agreement (Build-Operate-Transfer) on the transfer of a land plot in the port of Shahid Rajaee (Bandar Abbas) for the construction of a Kazakh transport and logistics terminal was held at the Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the Kazakh side, the agreement was signed by Aman Malgazhdarov, General Director of the Corporate Fund QazExportPromotion under JSC "Trade Policy Development Center "QazTrade" of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and on the Iranian side, the agreement was signed by Hossein Abbas Nejad, Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Hormozgan Province – Head of the SEZ "Port of Shahid Rajaee". The agreement is concluded for a period of 27 years. Of these, 2 years are allocated for the construction of the terminal, and the subsequent 25 years for the operation of the facility. The commercial commissioning of the terminal is scheduled for the third year of the project implementation. The implementation of this project will become an important stage in the development of transport and logistics cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran. The creation of a Kazakh terminal in Iran's largest port will strengthen the transit potential of the International North–South Transport Corridor, increase the resilience of logistics routes, and expand the geography of Kazakh exports by ensuring effective access to the markets of the Persian Gulf countries, South and Southeast Asia, as well as East Africa.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256372?lang=ru

The country has recorded weekly deflation on socially significant food products. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, for the period from June 24 to July 1, 2026, the price index for socially significant food products amounted to 99.9%. During the week, price decreases were noted for seven products. Tomatoes fell in price by 8.5%, cucumbers by 8.3%, eggs by 1.5%, apples by 1.1%, fresh, chilled, and frozen fish by 0.4%, sunflower oil by 0.2%, and kefir by 0.1%. The price index for rice, bread, and milk remained at 100.0%. A slight price increase was recorded for 21 product items. Cabbage rose in price by 7.9%, onions and potatoes by 1.9%, and sugar by 1.6%. For other products, the increase was less than 1%. Regionally, price increases were noted in four regions over the week: Akmola region by 0.2%, Atyrau, Almaty, and North Kazakhstan regions by 0.1%. In Astana, Almaty, Karaganda, and Zhambyl regions, the price index was 100.0%. Price decreases were registered in 12 regions, including Kyzylorda region by 0.9%, Aktobe, Ulytau, Kostanay, and Turkestan regions by 0.3%, Mangystau, West Kazakhstan, and East Kazakhstan regions by 0.2%, as well as in Shymkent, Pavlodar, Abai, and Zhetysu regions by 0.1%. The Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with interested government bodies, continues work on price control and ensuring the domestic market. Since the beginning of the year, 581 meetings of regional commissions have been held to identify unproductive intermediaries, 2,434 administrative rulings have been issued for exceeding the maximum trade markup, and more than 26.5 thousand product chains have been analyzed, revealing 3,816 risks of violations. To saturate the market, supplies of fruit and vegetable products continue. Through JSC "KTZ-Express", about 28.9 thousand tons of potatoes, 8.6 thousand tons of carrots, 4.7 thousand tons of onions, and 0.2 thousand tons of cabbage have been supplied to the domestic market. Memorandums are in effect to ensure stable prices for tomatoes and cucumbers, eggs, sunflower oil, and beef. Since the beginning of the year, more than 3,980 agricultural fairs have also been held to sell products at producer prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256374?lang=ru