The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, have developed an order on the implementation of a pilot project to introduce a special mechanism for providing state services for determining disability. This will simplify this procedure for several nosologies.The special mechanism for conducting a medical and social examination in an external proactive format provides for the simplification of the procedure for determining disability by sending medical documents to a single expert outside the territory. Previously, this procedure was carried out with the participation of three experts.Also, during proactive external certification, the terms of providing public services will be reduced from three working days to one working day.This mechanism will be used in the pilot project for three nosological forms in cases of irreversible changes and disorders of body functions due to diseases, injuries and defects:– amputation and (or) absence of a limb;– Down syndrome (syndrome);– mucopolysaccharidosis in children.The document can be viewed on the "Open NPA" portal: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15472789Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/949894

The "Kazsuchar" branch of the Turkestan region has sent 330 million cubic meters of water for desalination works this year. This is done to increase soil fertility and obtain a better harvest. To date, the winter desalination plan for the Maktaaral and Zhetysai districts has been implemented by about 80%. In the Maktaaral district, 34,456 hectares of land out of the planned 43,600 hectares have been cleared of salt. In the Zhetysai district, 42 thousand hectares of land out of 53 thousand hectares have been salted."The only way to get rid of soil salt is salting. In this case, it is very important to correctly determine the time and amount of salting, depending on the degree of salinity of the land and the mechanical composition of the soil. The branch plans to complete the pumping work in the first decade of March,” said Kazybek Bedebayev, director of the “Kazsuchar” branch of the Turkestan region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/949369

The Kazsuchar branch in Zhambyl region inspected and repaired electrical equipment and lifting mechanisms as part of preparations for the flood season. Daily monitoring and round-the-clock duty are organized at the reservoirs under the branch. Today, the Teris-Ashchybulak, Burkitti, Zhartas, Yntaly and Kakpatas reservoirs are operating in water collection mode.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/949758

The law establishes the special status of the city of Turkestan as a spiritual, historical, cultural, tourist center and architectural heritage of the country.The document states:preservation of historical and cultural heritage - protection of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi Mausoleum and other monuments;regulation of archaeological and scientific restoration work;revival of historical and cultural heritage and promotion of national crafts;not to build buildings of incompatible height and architecture in the protected area;creation of a reserve of archaeological monuments;creation of a comfortable environment in the city through the creation of accessible infrastructure and inclusive tourism for people with disabilities;design code to preserve the unified appearance of the city - architectural features introduction;expanding the powers of the akimat and maslikhat for effective management and control;supporting craftsmen and regulating transport transit by the state;developing tourism and improving the quality of life, while preserving the historical identity of the city.https://akorda.kz/kz/memleket-basshysy-kazakstan-respublikacynin-keybir-zannamalyk-aktilerine-turkistan-kalasynyn-erekshe-martebesi-zanyna-kol-koydy-325353  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/949210

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 largest international exhibition of the Canadian Mining and Exploration Association – PDAC will be held in Toronto 2025 has begun.As part of the event, the Vice Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Iran Sharkhan, the Head of the AIFC Rustem Bekturov, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Canada Dauletbek Kusainov, the Vice President of the National Bank of the Chamber of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan held the opening ceremony of the national pavilion showcasing the geological potential of Kazakhstan.One of the important events of the first day was the international forum "Meet Kazakhstan: The Power of Geology in the Ninth Largest Nation". The Vice Minister spoke at the 1st session."Kazakhstan has a historical heritage and traditions of geological exploration and production, rich natural resources, including potential deposits of rare metals such as lithium, niobium and tantalum. We strive to create favorable conditions for investment and cooperation with local and international partners. "As part of the development of this industry, we are actively attracting new technologies for exploration and production, and I would like to emphasize that environmental protection issues in the field of geological exploration, production and processing of minerals are also our priority," noted Iran Sharkhan.The speakers include leading international experts in the field of mining and metallurgy, such as Rinaldo Giannti, Deputy Minister of Land and Mineral Resources of Canada, Pini Althaus, Cove Capital Co-Founder, Vasileios Tsianos, Vice President of Corporate Development of Neo Performance Materials, Conrad Blake, HATCH Mining Director, and Madalina Ivanica, Deputy Head of Delegation to the European Commission.The PDAC 2025 exhibition will continue until March 5, and the Kazakhstani delegation will continue active meetings with partners and representatives of leading mining companies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/949614

The Ministry of Defense has developed a draft order of the head of the defense department "On amendments to the Order of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 461 dated August 16, 2017 "On approving the description of personalized insignia, breastplates and other military-heraldic insignia, graduation badges of military educational institutions, badges for class specialists, award medals (badges) for prize-winners of military-applied, service-applied, technical and other sports events, as well as the procedure for their issuance and wearing by servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan".In the fourth part of paragraph 9 of the draft document, the description of the "People's Hero Army General Nurmagambetov Sagadat Kozhakhmetovich" cup has been changed. Paragraph 25 sets out the grounds for awarding the first Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan with the badge "People's Hero Army General Nurmagambetov Sagadat Kozhakhmetovich" and the procedure for selecting military personnel. The full text of the draft order of the Minister of Defense can be found on the "e-government" portal in the "Open NPA" section until March 18 this year at the following link: https://legalacts.egov.kz/npa/view?id=15470474. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/949622

Astana, February 27, 2025 – A meeting of the subgroup of the consultative and advisory body of the “Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension” was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alua Nadirkulova.The agenda considered the main issues on improving preventive measures to protect against torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.The meeting opened with a report by Vladimir Malakhov, Deputy Head of the Pre-Trial Investigation Service of the Prosecutor General's Office. In his speech, he informed about the important reforms being carried out in the country in the field of criminal proceedings in order to bring criminal legislation into line with Kazakhstan's international obligations. Special attention was paid to the need for full rehabilitation and compensation for victims of torture. Today, the issue of introducing amendments to increase the amount of compensation for damage and improving its mechanism is being considered.On the second issue of the meeting, the head of the department of the National Center for Human Rights, Zhanar Bigalieva, presented a report on the role of the National Preventive Mechanism (hereinafter referred to as the NPM) in preventing torture. Today, the work of the office is focused on improving the functionality of the information system of the Human Rights Ombudsman and completing its integration with the terminals for filing complaints of convicts, completing the transition to a digital format for the work of NPM participants on preparing reports, as well as increasing NPM funding.During the consideration of the third issue, Gulnara Sarsenbayeva, Director of the Department for the Organization of Medical Care of the Ministry of Health, reported on the work being carried out on medical support for persons detained in institutions of the penal system. He shared his plans to introduce 24-hour beds in regulatory acts this year, change the list of examinations during a medical examination, revise equipment, staffing standards and the list of screening tests, as well as introduce medical and social services and digitalization.As part of the discussion of the fourth item on the agenda, Bakytzhan Sadibekov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the Criminal Enforcement System of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, noted that in order to prevent torture, continuous video surveillance has been introduced in all institutions, with more than 39,000 cameras operating in them, with online access for prosecutors. He also drew attention to the fact that, by adopting the Social Code, convicts with disabilities of the first group held in the Committee on the Penal System can be provided with social payments in the form of care allowances, while people from among the convicts in those institutions can provide care.On the fifth issue of the meeting, Yulia Ovechkina, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on the Protection of Children's Rights of the Ministry of Education, noted that citizens serving sentences in correctional institutions have the right to receive secondary education and are offered to receive a working profession free of charge. Today, 2,522 students study in colleges under the Committee on the Penal System.In general, the issues on the agenda were discussed in a constructive and open format. Representatives of state bodies and non-governmental organizations had the opportunity to directly exchange views and share the developed recommendations.The consultative and advisory body "Dialogue Platform on the Human Dimension" was established in 2013 at the initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Platform serves as an effective tool for promoting dialogue between the Government and the civil sector. The forum will discuss various topical issues of human rights protection with the participation of international organizations (UNDP, OHCHR, OSCE, etc.) as observers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/949526

A meeting with a delegation from Tencent was held at the Ministry of Digital Development. The parties discussed key indicators, key areas of bilateral cooperation and joint projects.Tencent is a major technology player in global innovation, and the Ministry of Digital Development plans to consider cooperation with this organization and its full entry into the Kazakhstani market. This will help attract new technologies to the country, increase the technological potential of the innovation system, and provide domestic innovators with additional access to the global innovation ecosystem. In addition, one of the main tasks of the Government is to attract advanced innovative companies to the country, which can contribute to the formation of the innovativeness of the domestic economy.Today, the Central Digital Development and Information Technology Center has significantly intensified its work on the development of artificial intelligence within the framework of its activities. One of the key projects in this regard is the creation of the International AI Center - alem.AI. This center will be a center for attracting artificial intelligence innovations and a generator of key AI technologies. It is planned to attract Bigtech companies from all over the world to this center for experience exchange, training and implementation of joint projects. At the meeting, the parties discussed the issues of locating the company's office in the alem.AI center and creating the Tencent AI lab division, which will be engaged in research and development in artificial intelligence.The parties also discussed the issues of creating and expanding data centers in Kazakhstan, Tencent's participation in infrastructure projects, and developing a local cloud platform for the public and private sectors. Tencent, with its vast expertise, technologies, and resources, is able to significantly simplify and accelerate the process of creating data processing centers and computing power.One of the important and key areas of the ministry is cybersecurity and personal data protection. On this occasion, issues of protection against DDoS attacks, fraud, malicious content, exchange of experience and technologies, Security Cloud and AI models were considered.At the meeting, Minister Zhaslan Madiev also touched upon the development of the digital economy and IT ecosystem in the country, including the development of artificial intelligence, participation in accelerators, implementation of educational projects, opening joint laboratories, support for initiatives such as eCommerce and fintech.For information:Tencent Holding Limited is a Chinese private investment holding company founded in 1998, headquartered in Shenzhen. It is one of the largest investment and venture capital companies in China and the world. Tencent's subsidiaries operate in various areas of high-tech business in China and other countries, including Internet services, artificial intelligence and electronic entertainment. As of July 2020, the company's capitalization was approximately 500 billion. USD.Press service of the MCRIAP of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/949686

As a result of the introduction of the Digital Family Card (hereinafter referred to as the FDC), since the beginning of 2025, SMS messages have been sent to 95.6 thousand people for the proactive provision of state services in the social and labor sphere. At the same time, more than 49 thousand people used the opportunity to receive benefits or payments without applying.The Digital Family Card is formed on the basis of data from all existing information systems of state bodies. Today, it contains information on 20 million citizens of Kazakhstan or more than 6.2 million families.The main goal of the introduction of the FDC is to ensure equal access of Kazakhstanis to the state support system. In this regard, the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes the Digital Family Card as a tool for determining medium- and long-term objectives and directions of social policy. Also, the OCC is a daily "electronic notification" of citizens' entitlement to receive some form of guaranteed state support depending on their social status.Currently, the OCC allows Kazakhstanis who are entitled to receive state support measures to register 10 types of benefits and social payments without any applications. They include social payments in case of loss of working capacity; social payment in case of loss of work, social payment or allowance for loss of breadwinner, allowance for parents (guardians) raising a child with disabilities, disability allowance, allowance for large families, allowance for mothers of many children awarded the "Altyn Alka" and "Kumis Alka" necklaces, targeted social assistance, as well as a lump sum payment for funerals.Also, automatic notifications have been implemented about the possibility of receiving pension payments through the OCC, the expiration date of the status when granting or extending the "kin" status, and employment measures for unemployed people.When the right to receive state support measures is established, an SMS message is sent to the potential recipient from the unified contact center 1414. The citizen who receives the notification must respond to it about his consent. The application and the assignment of social benefits or payments are processed automatically, after which the funds are transferred to the recipient's bank account.In order to avoid the risk of fraud, we note the need to respond to the SMS received from the unified contact center 1414.For all questions, please contact the Call Center at 1414. The call is free.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/949692

Dear compatriots! Today is Thanksgiving Day in our country. This holiday is a special day that revives our historical memory, strengthens the continuity of generations and the unity of the country. It is also a sign of respect and gratitude to the Kazakh people, who showed their kindness to different peoples who were brought together by fate in difficult times. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people of North Kazakhstan, who make a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region, the preservation of peace and harmony. I wish you prosperity, prosperity and well-being for your families! Happy Thanksgiving Day!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/949310

Today, the region hosted the forum "My Homeland is My Kazakhstan" with the participation of the regional akim Gauez Nurmukhambetov, dedicated to the Day of Thanksgiving and the 30th anniversary of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan. This important event brought together people from different ethnic groups, public organizations and people of our region who actively contribute to strengthening and developing interethnic harmony. At the forum, the regional head read out the congratulatory message of the Head of State on the 30th anniversary of the Assembly, which noted the importance of the Assembly in forming a model of unity and social harmony among the people of Kazakhstan. For 30 years, the Assembly has played a major role in the peace, stability and development of our multi-ethnic society.  During the forum, citizens who have made a significant contribution to the development of the Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan in the region were awarded with Letters of Appreciation. These awards are a recognition of all efforts aimed at strengthening friendship, cooperation and mutual understanding between the peoples of our region. "This day once again reminds us of the importance of our unity and mutual assistance in the development and prosperity of our country. Happy Thanksgiving Day!", - the head of the region wrote on social media.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/949354

Today, the regional governor, Gavez Nurmukhambetov, congratulated the war veteran Valentina Arkhipovna Volkodav on her birthday. Our old woman turned 103, she is a true person of the century. At the age of 19, Valentina Arkhipovna went to the front and was part of a bridge-building detachment on the Belarusian and Ukrainian fronts to build bridges and make crossings. She traveled from the Volga River to Berlin, was awarded the Order of the Great Patriotic War of the II degree and medals. After the war, Valentina Arkhipovna served in the development of our country. She worked as an accountant at a ceramic factory in Tselinograd, and for the past 30 years she has lived in Petropavlovsk. "I wish our veteran health, long life and family happiness, and continue to enjoy the joy of children and grandchildren," the regional head wrote on social media.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/949362

Today, the next field meeting of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan entitled "Strong regional science - a strong region" was held. It was attended by the regional governor Serik Shapkenov, the president of the board of the academy Akylbek Kurishbayev, academicians and representatives of the petrochemical industry. The meeting discussed new areas of science development in the Atyrau region, - the press service of the regional akim reports.At the meeting, Serik Shapkenov emphasized the importance of the Scientific and Technical Council, which, by involving scientists from universities, research organizations, industry and regional development institutes, develops scientific proposals, conducts an examination of initiated projects, and develops proposals for financing.- The Council will work actively and systematically in direct contact with the National Academy of Sciences. For us, research is of great importance in the field of applied solutions in the field of information technologies and artificial intelligence, environmental research and systematic environmental monitoring, including the use of artificial intelligence in the efficient use of water and deep purification and regeneration of industrial wastewater, new materials and composites based on industrial polymers, methods for recycling and regeneration of plastic waste, and the use of oil-contaminated soils for road construction and building materials. These should be promoted and supported in the main state scientific directions developed by the academy, - said S. Shapkenov.At the same time, the head of the region noted the priority of effectively using the regional scientific fund, training specialists necessary for production, and providing comprehensive support to their projects.According to Akylbek Kurishbayev, the president of the board of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the economy of Atyrau region is favorable for various areas of scientific research.- There are no budget programs for financing regional science in local budgets. In general, the amount of funds allocated for science from the local budget does not exceed 1% of the total expenditures on its development in the state. Atyrau region is one of the most important regions of our country in terms of natural resources and economic potential. In this regard, Atyrau region can serve as an example for other regions. In this regard, the National Academy of Sciences is ready to provide the necessary assistance. First of all, the Regional Council should establish close ties with the National Academy, and this will allow you to receive full methodological and practical assistance from the Academy on all issues of the council's activities. It should be noted that in accordance with the new system for determining the priority areas of science development developed by the National Academy of Sciences, research in the fields of agro-industrial complex, oil and mining and metallurgical industry, ensuring access to fresh water, improving the quality of life and developing human capital are considered strategic priorities and will be financed first, - said A. Kurishbayev.The participants discussed the current issues of the development of regional science, its impact on the socio-economic development of the region and the country. A scientific and innovative exhibition was organized as part of the field meeting.As a result of the field meeting of the Presidium of the Academy, a decision was made to establish the Science Support Fund under the Atyrau Oblast Akimat for the first time in the republic.The event will be continued with a foresight session to determine the priority tasks of regional science. Promising scientific projects ready for commercialization will be presented in the format of the "Science-Business" pitch session. Participants will discuss opportunities for cooperation between the scientific community and business.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/949546

Almaty region governor Marat Sultangaziev met with children from orphanage No. 1 in Almaty. Children who are currently studying in the city will continue their education in a familiar environment, while newly admitted children will be placed in the city of Kunayev. In order to comprehensively study the situation, the regional governor held a meeting with representatives of the orphanage, including director Roza Bekisheva, teachers and children. The discussion was attended by the Ombudsman for Children's Rights Dinara Zakieva, the head of the regional education department Saltanat Bespaeva, the mayor of Kunayev and representatives of relevant departments. Earlier, the head of the education department Saltanat Dausbekovna visited the institution, got acquainted with the situation there, and listened to the opinions of employees on the issues of moving and maintaining their jobs. "The children said that they wanted to stay in Almaty, because adapting to the new environment and separation from the social environment can negatively affect their psychological state. This factor was taken into account when making a decision," noted the head of the region Marat Sultangaziev. In addition, the construction of a new orphanage is underway in the region. The modern building with a total area of ​​​​4,000 square meters is designed for 240 places. It provides comfortable living quarters, classrooms and recreation areas. A 900-seat school is located nearby, and a special bus will be allocated to transport children. The opening of the complex is scheduled for the summer. In addition, part of the new building will be transferred to the Nusupbayev boarding school, which is experiencing infrastructure problems. Also, one of the buildings will be used for the needs of the Juvenile Adaptation Center (JAC), which will allow children from different regions of the region to be accommodated in one place, without being transferred to other cities. Representatives of the authorities emphasized that all decisions regarding orphans are made with their interests, comfortable living conditions and quality education as the main priority. “Our goal is to create a favorable environment for children to feel safe and develop all-round. The children of orphanage No. 1 will remain in Almaty, and the newly arrived children will be placed in a modern complex in the city of Kunayev,” concluded Marat Sultangaziev. As part of the meeting, the children of the orphanage visited the educational center and the tourist and sports complex. This program introduced them to future opportunities and development prospects. “After visiting the construction site and presenting the passport of the future orphanage, we saw that very good conditions are being created for us and that there is no prison nearby,” shared Kirill Kapranov, a child of the orphanage.   Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/949537

 On the occasion of the Thanksgiving holiday, a medical and obstetrics station was put into operation in the village of Birlik, Kumzhargan rural district, Mugalzhar district.The construction of the medical facility was started by Techno-S LLP in July 2024 as part of the national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare".The medical station is designed for 20 visitors. Equipped with modern equipment.The opening of the new point was a special event that not only provided medical services, but also had a positive impact on the socio-economic development of the village.The opening ceremony of the building was attended by the akim of the Mugalzhar district, Darkhan Ermaganbetov, and the deputy head of the Aktobe regional health department, Muratzhan Kazhgaliev, who congratulated the villagers with their joy.Let's say that Birlik village is one of the settlements affected by last year's floods. Today, 853 people live here in 168 houses.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/949164

The meeting of the staff of Aktobe region, chaired by the akim of Aktobe region Askhat Shakharov, considered the issue of providing the region's residents with high-quality Internet within the framework of the national project "Affordable Internet".The head of the regional digital technologies department, Asset Otarbayev, reported on the main work aimed at improving the quality of communication and mobile Internet in urban and rural areas, as well as on republican roads.According to him, in 2024, base stations will be modernized in the region, and the coverage area of ​​the mobile network will be significantly expanded. This year, 96 base stations will be installed and upgraded with the 4G standard, and the coverage area of ​​the 5G network will be expanded to 82 base stations. This will further improve the quality and stability of Internet communication for urban residents.As for rural areas, mobile Internet covers 261 of the 311 rural settlements of the region. This year, four of the planned 25 villages have been connected to the Internet, namely Taldysay (Alga district), Baitak (Kobda district), Duken and Mamyr (Irgiz district). Work is ongoing in the remaining villages.Satellite technologies are used to provide broadband Internet services in 29 villages with a population of less than 100 people. Currently, 7 villages have Wi-Fi connected via satellite channels. Thus, by the end of the year, the level of mobile Internet coverage of rural residents will reach 98.8%.Work is also underway to provide mobile communications on roads of republican significance. Design documents are being developed for the construction of base stations at 17 points on these routes. Today, the documents for 10 points have passed the examination and received a positive conclusion. The remaining 7 projects are undergoing state examination. It is expected that the results will be ready for 5 points in March, and for 2 points in Irgiz in April. Funds from the republican budget will be allocated for the implementation of these projects in April.The regional akim noted the importance of ensuring access to the Internet and mobile communications for all residents of the region. In this regard, he instructed the Department of Digital Technologies, together with the district akims, to fully implement all projects planned within the framework of the national project "Affordable Internet"."The main goal is to improve the quality of communication in both urban and rural areas, as well as along highways connecting settlements. The "Affordable Internet" project will not only improve the quality of communication, but also provide new opportunities for the development of the economy, education, healthcare and other sectors. This, in turn, will directly affect the quality of life of the region's residents," the regional akim said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/949479

A new three-story modern polyclinic is being built in the Kasym Kaysenov settlement of the East Kazakhstan region. Currently, 70% of construction work has been completed.According to the regional construction department, the facility is scheduled to be commissioned in November 2025. The new medical institution will be able to receive 150 people per day. It will include consultative, diagnostic and preventive departments, as well as day hospital wards.The new polyclinic will serve the residents of the Ulan district. Currently, the population registered with the polyclinic is 29,498 people.— Construction work is underway according to plan. We are responsible for ensuring the high-quality and timely completion of this socially important project. Today, the heating and water supply systems have been connected to the building, and work on installing windows and doors is continuing. Finishing work on wall and floor coverings is also underway. In the spring, the improvement of the medical facility will begin, — representatives of the contracting organization announced.The new clinic will have wide capabilities. It will have fluorography, X-ray, mammography, endoscopy rooms, as well as offices for specialists in various fields of medicine (otolaryngologist, ophthalmologist, dermatologist, neurologist, cardiologist, oncologist, obstetrician-gynecologist, surgeon, traumatologist, phthisiologist, general practitioners). In addition, a laboratory diagnostics department will be opened, where microbiological, serological and general clinical studies will be conducted.The new clinic will increase the availability of medical services for residents of the Ulan district and provide high-quality and modern medical care.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/949139

"Tourism should be a sector that gives a new impetus to economic growth. There are places of interest in every region of our country. Therefore, it is necessary to immediately begin work on building the necessary infrastructure, attracting private investors."Kasym-Jomart TokayevPresident of the Republic of KazakhstanAs a result of systematic measures being implemented in the tourism sector in the country, both the number of tourists visiting Kazakhstan and our position in the world ranking are improving significantly. For example, according to the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index, Kazakhstan ranked 52nd out of 119 countries in the list of tourist destinations. In the previous index, Kazakhstan was ranked 66th.Last year, 15.3 million foreign guests visited Kazakhstan for tourism purposes, excluding those who came for work or permanent residence. Of these, 10.4 million people stayed in the country for more than one day and were classified as foreign tourists. According to official statistics, the average length of stay of foreign guests in our country is 4 days. According to the National Bank, tourists from far abroad spend an average of 1,500 US dollars during their visit to Kazakhstan. In 2024, foreign tourists spent more than 1.2 trillion tenge on the territory of our country. It can be observed that the volume of investments in fixed assets in the tourism sector is steadily growing. The volume of investments in the industry for 2019-2024 is as follows:2019 - 502 billion tenge2020 - 629 billion tenge2021 - 593 billion tenge2022 - 513 billion tenge2023 - 787 billion tenge2024 – 947.5 billion tengeIn the period from 2019 to 2024, more than 605 investment projects were implemented in the tourism sector for a total amount of 550 billion tenge, including 87 investment projects successfully completed in 2024.Among the major investment projects, we can highlight the Makhambet hotel in Shymkent (project cost – 4.9 billion tenge), the Keremet Park family park in Atyrau region (3 billion tenge), as well as the Ak-Zhaiyk recreation area in Almaty region (1.8 billion tenge).In addition, last year, on the instructions of Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a new type of visa called Neo Nomad was introduced. This visa is intended for modern nomads - foreign tourists who travel and work remotely. When introducing the new visa regime, the international experience of more than 50 countries that have successfully used such programs after the pandemic was taken into account.Foreign tourists who have received a Neo Nomad visa have the opportunity to stay in Kazakhstan for up to a year. During this time, they can work in foreign companies. This is expected to not only allow tourists to get to know the culture and lifestyle of the country better, but also benefit the country's economy. If the visa is introduced and 500 people receive it per year, the economic impact will be approximately 3.6 billion tenge. Foreign citizens using the visa will live in Kazakhstan and spend their money here. However, it will not affect the domestic labor market. This is an important part of the program.In general, the tourism potential of Kazakhstan is being successfully promoted in the international arena. According to The New York Times, Almaty is among the top 52 tourist destinations, and according to Lonely Planet magazine, Kazakhstan is included in the list of the best countries to travel to in 2025. In addition, Conde Nast Traveller Italia included the Shymbulak ski resort in its list of TOP-5 preferred destinations.In addition, CNN Travel recognized Kazakhstan as worthy of a special status, publishing a list of 25 destinations worth traveling to in 2025. In particular, the city of Almaty was included in the list of the best destinations to travel to. The city was called the "capital of a new style" of Central Asia due to its unique atmosphere, combining vast natural landscapes and a developing urban culture.In the coming years, Kazakhstan will continue to intensively develop the tourism industry and implement large-scale projects and initiatives.Three major tourist regions have been identified as priority destinations: the Shchuchye-Burabai resort region, the Mangystau resort region and the Almaty mountain cluster.By 2027, 181 investment projects with a total value of more than 1.1 trillion tenge will be implemented. It is planned to increase the number of people employed in the tourism sector to 800 thousand people and create 10 thousand new jobs in rural areas through the development of agrotourism.It is planned to increase the number of domestic tourists to 11 million people, increase the bed capacity of accommodation facilities in the country to 280 thousand, as well as introduce all hotels into the eQonaq information system.In addition, Kazakhstan aims to enter the top 50 countries in the world in the World Economic Forum's Global Travel and Tourism Development Index.These initiatives will strengthen the country's position in the international tourism arena and open up new opportunities for travelers, businesses, and local communities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/949124

The opening ceremony of the 10th International Tournament for the Olympic Champion Olga Rypakova Prize was held in Ust-Kamenogorsk. Athletes from 21 countries are coming to compete.The Governor of the East Kazakhstan region Nurymbet Saktaganov attended the opening ceremony of the grand competition and wished success to the athletes gathered from all over the world.- Dear sports fans, dear athletes! I congratulate you on the opening of the X International Tournament dedicated to the prize of Olympic champion Olga Rypakova! Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that a healthy lifestyle among citizens is the main condition for forming a healthy nation. More than 43 percent of the region's population trains at 1,687 sports facilities in the East Kazakhstan region. Today's grand competition coincides with Thanksgiving Day. On this occasion, I would like to thank our pride - Olga Rypakova - for her tireless work in raising the flag of our country, - said Nurymbet Saktaganov.This year, along with our country's athletes, the strongest teams from Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia will compete.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/akimvko/press/news/details/949345