As part of a press tour jointly organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the regional akimat, media representatives got acquainted with the work of the region's agro-industrial complex enterprises.Journalists visited the rice processing and salt production plants of Magzhan and K LLP. Modern enterprises are equipped with high-tech equipment and are fully automated.Zhan-Aray LLP is engaged in rice production, compound feed production, fruit and vegetable processing and storage. The plant produces 80 tons of compound feed per day and processes up to 150 tons of rice. The enterprise's products are exported not only to Kazakhstan, but also to Turkey, Iraq, Russia, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus and other countries. Also, a 4,000-ton vegetable storage facility will allow maintaining stable prices for socially important products in the off-season.The greenhouse farm of Kazagromir LLP will grow 400-500 tons of cucumbers per year starting in 2020. Vegetables will be delivered to Kyzylorda region, Turkestan, Shymkent, Almaty and Astana. In the future, it is planned to grow tomatoes, bell peppers and other crops.The region is in the lead in the number of “Village Amanat” projects.For example, in the industrial zone in the village of Besaryk, Syrdarya district, 13 business incubators for the production of semi-finished products and confectionery products operate within the framework of the “Abay Daulet” LLP program. It is planned to open such business incubators in 3-4 villages in each district of the region.A workshop for the production of tomato paste, adjika, salads, canned watermelons and melons has been opened in Shieli district. Products are delivered to the Kyzylorda region, the cities of Astana, Karaganda and Almaty.Also, a sausage workshop was launched within the framework of the program, which produces 600-700 kg of products per day. The workshop is equipped with modern Russian equipment, and raw materials from its own farm are used.It should be noted that within the framework of the "Auyl Amanaty" program, it is planned to implement 815 projects worth 5.5 billion tenge in the region in 2025.In 2024, the "Turlybayev Doszhan" IC plant will be launched in the region, where up to 150 tons of rice will be processed per day. The rice varieties "Lider", "Camolino" and "Marzhan" popular among Kazakhstanis will be produced here.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/941581

A meeting on preparations for the Regional Climate Summit (Summit) to be held in 2026 was held at the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, as well as the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) participated in the discussion.During the meeting, it was decided to hold the Summit in conjunction with the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the IFAS Member States. These two events will increase the importance of the event and will be a logical conclusion to Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the Fund.Preparations for the summit continue in close cooperation with stakeholders. On March 13 of this year, it is planned to hold the first regional consultations with the participation of representatives of the Central Asian countries to discuss the main issues on the agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/941155

This day is dedicated to people who study and protect birds.Birds are an important part of nature, their number contributes to the preservation of ecological balance. Through the work of ornithologists, we receive important information about changes in nature and the protection of rare birds.We thank all ornithologists for their contribution to nature conservation!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ecogeo/press/news/details/941261

AI COURSES IN KAZAKH LANGUAGE: RK MES AND HUAWEI EXPAND ACCESS TO ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIESThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with Huawei, announces the completion of localization of artificial intelligence courses into the Kazakh language. Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Dinara Shcheglova officially announced the completion of localization of artificial intelligence courses into the Kazakh language during an expanded meeting of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Localization of AI educational programs into the state language is an important step in ensuring access to advanced education for Kazakhstani students and young professionals. Soon, students will be able to use courses covering a wide range of topics, including machine learning, data analysis, neural networks, and practical applications of artificial intelligence in various industries.“We are pleased to support Kazakhstan in developing its digital ecosystem by providing students with access to advanced education in the field of artificial intelligence in their native language. Our goal is not only to train, but also to inspire a new generation of specialists who can make a significant contribution to the technological progress of our country,” the Huawei representative noted.In his speech, the Vice Minister emphasized the importance of this project.“The localization of courses on artificial intelligence, implemented jointly with Huawei, into the Kazakh language is an important element of the strategy for the digital transformation of education. We are confident that this initiative will allow us to form highly qualified personnel ready for the challenges of Industry 4.0,” he said.In addition, these courses will be part of the AI-Sana innovative program launched by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan to provide students with basic knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence at the initial stage of their education. The AI-Sana program is aimed at training future specialists in the field of AI in Kazakhstan under the guidance of leading experts from the world.The Huawei course program will be implemented in online and offline formats at the leading universities of Kazakhstan. Upon completion of the training, participants will receive certificates confirming their qualifications in the field of AI.Additional information about the program and conditions of participation will be published on the official websites of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/941051

KAZAKHSTAN-GERMAN INSTITUTE STARTS TRAINING SPECIALISTS IN HYDROGEN ENERGYA meeting with professors from leading German universities was held within the framework of the "Aktanten" project at Yessenov University. The main goal of the project is to develop master's programs in the areas of energy and logistics and to develop scientific research within the framework of doctoral studies.The project is being implemented on the basis of the Kazakh-German Institute of Sustainable Engineering (KINI) and Yessenov University, and is being developed in cooperation with such prestigious German universities as HAW Hamburg, TU Berlin and TU Darmstadt. Within the framework of the project, German professors, domestic scientists and experts are jointly contributing to improving the quality of educational programs. According to Professor Hans-Ludger Dinel of the Technical University of Berlin, two master's degree programs are provided within the framework of the "Aktanten" project."The main goal is to train specialists who know how to extract energy from hydrogen and transport it. Therefore, we are accepting students for these two study programs. "We will train specialists at the Kazakh-German Institute of Sustainable Engineering based on Yessenov University," the professor says.Foreign scientists will discuss a megaproject to study the technological development of economic efficiency in the Kazakhstani sector of the Caspian Sea, marine infrastructure and management of marine operations through the efficient use and energy-saving technologies in marine operations.According to Berik Akhmetov, President of Yessenov University, KINI, established by order of the Head of State, will not only provide education, but also engage in science and consider issues that contribute to the development of the region. This project is an important step towards forming a leading scientific and educational center in Kazakhstan in the field of sustainable energy and logistics. Students will be offered the opportunity to undergo internships at leading universities in Germany, establish contacts with the international scientific community, and participate in new innovative research.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/941106

YEAR OF WORKING PROFESSIONS: ROUND TABLE HELD AT ZHETISU UNIVERSITYToday, a regional round table was held at I. Zhansugurov Zhetisu University as part of the Year of Working Professions. The event was opened and addressed by Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.“2025 is declared the Year of Working Professions. This initiative of the Head of State is important for the socio-economic development of the country,” the head of the department said.The minister also noted the importance of training personnel in accordance with the labor market and public demand, and providing vocational guidance from an early age.The round table was attended by Marlen Kolbayev, Deputy Akim of Zhetysu Region, Ali Soltanbekov, Deputy Head of the Zhetysu Region Education Department, Olzhas Sakenov, Head of the “My Profession is My Future” Office, college directors of Zhetysu Region, and media representatives.The Chairman of the Board - Rector of Zhetysu University named after I. Zhansugurov, Yermek Boribayev, emphasized that providing vocational guidance from an early age is one of the objectives of the “My Profession is My Future” project.“A regional project office was established on the basis of Zhetysu University in 2023, and university employees underwent a foresight research course. "They developed a regional map of the shortage of personnel in the Zhetysu region and identified five areas of need for the region," the rector said, expressing gratitude to the college directors who, as industry experts, participated in the development of the regional map.The meeting also included a presentation of the "Regional Map of the Need for Specialists in the Zhetysu Region", developed by the "My Profession - My Future" project office in collaboration with the local akimat.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/941400

The regional youth forum "Year of Working Professions: Opening New Opportunities" was officially opened in Bolashaq Saraiy in Kokshetau. The event was held within the framework of the Year of Working Professions declared by the Head of State and became an important platform for dialogue between government officials, business, educational institutions and young people.The forum brought together more than 500 participants, 29 colleges and 44 social partners representing the leading companies of the region. Akmola region holds leading positions in the agro-industrial sector, construction, metallurgy and tourism. More than 800 industrial enterprises in the region provide thousands of jobs. The development of technical and vocational education plays an important role for the economy, and the training of young specialists is the basis for the generational continuity of working professions.The Youth Forum was held with the participation of the Governor of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, Deputy of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Talgat Zhunisuly, President of the Talap NJSC Sanzhar Tatibekov, and Hero of Socialist Labor Yesilbay Kadralin.They got acquainted with the work of the interactive exhibition. This exhibition presents more than 10 leading colleges of the region, where popular specialties are taught, from IT and robotics to confectionery, veterinary medicine and surveying.As the Governor of the Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov noted, today the Akmola team has 35 gold, 21 silver and 30 bronze medals, as well as 57 "Medallions of Excellence". All of them were won at the WorldSkills professional skills competition. In addition, Industrial Councils operate in all TVET organizations in the region with the participation of more than 700 enterprises, and targeted training of personnel contributes to the effective employment of graduates.“The President has declared 2025 the Year of Working Professions, paying special attention to raising the status of a working person. This decision demonstrates the important role of workers in the development of the country and strengthening its economic potential. We must not only hold meetings, but also take concrete measures. Today, more than 20 thousand students are receiving professional education in the region. This will allow them to get a job while studying, and will create conditions for employers to train future specialists for their enterprises. Dear young people, today many working professions are of a high-tech nature, requiring in-depth knowledge in the field of engineering, technology, and even programming. These professions are becoming more and more complex and interesting,” said Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov.It should be noted that a regional map of the needs for personnel in the region has been developed - the Atlas of New Professions and Competencies of Akmola region. This collection presents new, transforming and disappearing professions. They cover such key areas as manufacturing, agriculture and forestry, and the service sector. This Atlas will become the basis for further planning the educational process and training specialists in demand in the labor market.The official part of the forum ended with a demonstration of clothing models created by college students from Akmola region. In addition, social partners shared their successful career paths.The final part of the program ended with a concert by the “ABYROY” group.In the second half of the forum, schoolchildren and college students will participate in master classes in various specialties and try themselves in foresight sessions. Leading experts from the region and representatives of various industries have been invited as speakers for the session.The forum will last for two days - February 19-20.The program includes: exhibitions, discussions, professional trainings, networking and other events.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/941344

First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the implementation of the "Cozy School" national project during his working visit to Kyzylorda region.As part of it, the construction of 10 schools with a capacity of 6,900 has begun in the Syr region, and today 5 of them have been handed over to students and teachers. This year, the construction of 5 more "Cozy Schools" will be completed and put into operation.In the "Cozy Schools", primary and high school students study in separate blocks. They are equipped with mobile transformer desks, a universal assembly hall, a security system, educational and laboratory equipment, and new modified classrooms.It should be noted that last year, 6 schools and an additional building for 5 schools were put into operation in the region. Thus, the problem of the dilapidated schools No. 248 in the village of Tokabay, No. 252 in the village of Shieli, and No. 133 in the village of Zhanseit, Aral district, was solved.With the sponsorship of the KazHermunai company, a modern 350-seat "Student Palace" was handed over in Kyzylorda city, a 200-seat "Student House" and a 50-seat "Art School" in Zhanakorgan district. During the year, a 200-seat "Student House" and a 50-seat "Art School" will also begin operating in Shieli district.The "Academy of Creativity" and a new building of the music college in the regional center will be completed in May, and the construction of a physics and mathematics boarding school for gifted children will be completed in March. This year, a 150-seat school will be built in the village of Zhalanash, Aral district, at the expense of the "Educational Infrastructure Support Fund". Last year, major repairs were carried out on 8 school buildings for 3 billion 100 million tenge. In accordance with the Head of State's instruction to modernize 1,300 schools, 51 schools in the region will undergo major repairs over the next 3 years, 9 of which will be completed this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940014

The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Roman Sklyar, who arrived on a working visit to the Kyzylorda region, visited the construction site of the new stadium. The new stadium, which is being built in accordance with the needs of the region's population, will be equipped with boxing, wrestling, weightlifting, training halls for football players, yoga, gymnastics-acrobatics, and fitness halls. Another feature of the stadium is its category III according to the UEFA classification. It is designed for 11 thousand seats and complies with international standards.Today, the installation of metal structures of the eastern and western stands is 100% completed, walls and internal partitions, external stained glass windows are being erected. External engineering networks have been delivered. The installation of heating, water pipes, electricity, and ventilation systems is underway. In March, the external walls of the building and internal engineering networks will be completed, and work will begin on installing and improving the football field. The facility is expected to be commissioned in May.Regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev said that in October last year, the "Table Tennis Center" was launched in Kyzylorda, and the construction of the multi-purpose "Kyzylorda Arena" and physical education and health complexes will begin in the near future.In addition, the construction of new sports complexes has been completed and is being commissioned in the villages of III International of Karmakshy district, Zhanazhol, Akai, Zhaksykylysh of Aral district, Besaryk of Syrdarya district, and Zhalagash settlement. 6 sports facilities are being built under the "Aul - el besigi" program, 2 at the expense of the regional budget, and 2 through the "People of Kazakhstan" fund.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940020

The head of the region, Nurlybek Nalibayev, introduced the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Roman Sklyar, with the work of the new bus station.Last year, a modern 200-seat bus station was put into operation on the left bank of the city of Kyzylorda.The new building is equipped with the necessary equipment for passengers. Convenient conditions have been created for people with disabilities.Today, the bus station serves routes to the districts of the region, other regions, as well as transit buses. Passengers can travel from the bus station on 38 routes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940021

First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Roman Sklyar got acquainted with the construction of multi-storey residential buildings in the city.Regional Governor Nurlybek Nalibayev noted that the volume of construction work in the region has increased over the past 3 years. According to the results of last year, the growth was 153.8%. The volume of housing put into operation has increased, reaching a record level of 866.8 thousand square meters. In 2022-2023, about 4,000 apartments were put into operation, while last year more than 2,500 housing keys were handed over.In addition, the region took 2nd place in the republic in the purchase of housing for socially vulnerable groups with an indicator of 1,948 apartments.It should be noted that construction work in the region is 41 percent higher than the republican average. New social facilities are being built in the region. Last year, 69 new buildings were built, 25 of which are educational, 16 are healthcare, 11 are cultural, and 17 are sports.The construction of 21 schools is planned under the “Cozy School” national project. Today, 5 educational institutions have been put into operation, and 5 schools will be handed over before the new academic year. 28 facilities have been built within the framework of the “Modernization of Healthcare in the Village” national project.245 new ambulances were purchased for healthcare institutions in all villages of the region, and the issue of ambulances was completely resolved. The “For the People of Kazakhstan” Fund, established at the initiative of the Head of State, allocated 4.8 billion tenge for the development of the region’s healthcare sector. Thanks to it, “Kamkorlyk” rehabilitation centers were opened in the Aral and Zhanakorgan districts and the city of Kyzylorda.In addition, mobile medical complexes for screening were purchased for 1 billion 100 million tenge, and today they provide uninterrupted medical services to rural residents. With the sponsorship of local entrepreneurs, new buildings, parks, and playgrounds were built in the regional center and districts for about 50 billion tenge, which were transferred to the state balance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940022

The republican team aitys of the Kyzylorda and Almaty regions, entitled "Honest Labor - National Pride", began in the country. The regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, deputies of the Senate and Majilis of the Parliament, akyns, and representatives of the intelligentsia took part in it.The song competition was conducted by Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Philology Amanzhol Altai. 20 famous poets of our country will compete in the team aitys.At the opening ceremony, the head of the region Nurlybek Mashbekuly wished the participants good luck."The head of state Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly said: "The culture of the nation is a mirror of the life of the people, its essence. The spiritual development of our country is directly related to the national spirit. Therefore, we should pay special attention to our culture and spirituality so that the spirit of our citizens is always high," he said. No matter how much support and applause we give to art and culture, its representatives, we will give them the “Turan” special award, and the “Zhebe” special award to journalists and writers. For the first time, 40 service apartments were provided to representatives of culture and art in the region from a new multi-storey residential building built last year. The followers of the art of aitys along the Syr River also had many victorious and fruitful moments. The three-time winner of the “Altyn Dombra” award, the talented poet Meirbek Sultankhan, who followed in the footsteps of our compatriot Mukhtar Niyazov, presented the next “Altyn Dombra” to the public. This became a significant cultural novelty of the past year, a joy for the spirituality of Syr. With the beginning of the New Year, our compatriot, young talent Beksultan Orynbasarov, received the “Kumis Dombra”. I would like to thank the runners who came to today's speech contest for your significant work in exalting the spirit of the country. I wish the true champions of art, who inspire the people with their words and call for goodness, to advance to the next stage, get a ticket to the finals, and emerge victorious! As the saying goes, "Art is the best language," so make sure you have a good idea for the audience who gave you the gift of speech and have a fun competition! I wish you all good luck!" – said the head of the region.Alayman aytys akyn, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Board of the International Union of Aitys Akyns and Zhyrshy-Termeshy, Chairman of the Jury Zhursyn Yerman, traditional singer, professor of the Kurmangazy Kazakh National Conservatory, Honored Worker of Kazakhstan Aigul Kosanova, akyn, Honored Journalist of Kazakhstan Serik Kusanbayev, akyn, director of the Akmola Regional Museum of History and Local Lore, Honored Worker of Culture Myrzabek Kudaiberli, kuishi, associate professor of the T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, Cultural Worker Murat Abugazy, zyrshy, termeshy, teacher, Cultural Worker Yerbolat Shaldybekov will serve as judges.It should be noted that last year the “Year of Spirituality” was declared in the region, and good deeds and new projects were implemented in the named year. "Anaga tagzym", "Otbasy ortalyg" and "Oner ortalyg" were put into operation, and a new symphony orchestra, modern dance and choir groups were formed. The main brand of Syr culture - "Zhyraul Uyi" of representatives of the Zhyraul tradition - was opened. "Spiritual centers" are being built and put into operation in all districts, which include a wedding hall, library, museum, archive, youth, veterans and mothers' houses. The new building of the regional history and local lore museum will be put into operation in May. 25 employees of cultural institutions of the region have improved their qualifications in Italy and Belarus. The Days of Art of the Kyzylorda region were held at a high level in the cities of Astana and Almaty. This process will continue this year in other regions of our republic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940026

The grand opening ceremony of the "Center for Spirituality" was held in the Zhanakorgan district with the participation of the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev. The festive event was attended by deputies of the Senate and Mazhilis of the Parliament Nauryzbai Baikadamov, Ruslan Rustemov, Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaiymbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev.The head of the region congratulated the public on the opening of the new facility and touched upon the work done in the cultural sphere of the region and good initiatives.“Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich said, “The spiritual development of our country is directly related to the national spirit. That is why we need to pay special attention to our culture and spirituality so that the spirit of our citizens is always high." - he said. Last year, the "Year of Spirituality" was declared in our region, and within the framework of the named year, along with cultural and mass events, we also implemented large-scale projects. "Anaga tagzym", "Otbasy ortalygy", the 1000-seat "Oner" center were put into operation, and a new symphony orchestra, inclusive theater, youth theater, modern dance and choir groups were created. The main brand of cheese culture - the "Zhyraul Uyi" of representatives of the Zhyraul tradition - was opened. Together with the "Samruk Kazyna Trust" fund, we presented the "Table Tennis Center" and the modern "Student Palace" sponsored by the "KazMunayGas" company to the benefit of the country. Today, the regional history and local history museum, the "Academy of Creativity", and the "Central Stadium" are being built. The new facilities will be put into operation in May this year.May the "Center for Spirituality - the Place of Unity" become a place that replenishes our spiritual treasury and brings joy to the public. May our national values ​​be glorified, and the honor of our independent country be exalted! May the foundation of the country be strong, may joy be blessed!", - said N. Nalibayev.At the meeting, the deputy of the Senate of the Parliament Nauryzbai Baikadamov, the general director of the "Aigak" television and radio company, the deputy of the Turkestan regional maslikhat, the Honored Journalist of Kazakhstan Dulatbek Abish congratulated the audience. Public figure Nazhmadin Musabayev gave a blessing, and veterans and employees of the contractor institution who contributed to the prosperity of the district were awarded.Let us note that this year is an important year in the history of Kyzylorda. A century ago, a decision was made to move the state capital from Orenburg to Akmeshit, and the name "Kyrgyz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic" was adopted at the Fifth All-Kazakhstan Congress of Soviets It was renamed the "Kazakh Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic". The historical name of our nation "Kazakh" was returned, and a resolution was adopted to rename the capital of the republic, Akmeshit, to Kyzylorda. The country's first government and management institutions were formed and strengthened here. The first art and educational institutions were opened, and beautiful buildings were erected. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Kazakh Academic Musical Drama Theater named after Nartai Bekezhanov in Kyzylorda, where the foundation of the national theater was laid. The professional art collective has staged more than 300 performances over the years. It has participated in republican and international festivals and won prizes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940030

The head of the region Nurlybek Nalibayev, deputies of the Parliament of the Senate and the Majilis Nauryzbay Baikadamov, Ruslan Rustemov, Murat Abenov, Markhabat Zhaiymbetov, Murat Ergeshbayev, deputy of the regional maslikhat of the Turkestan region Dulatbek Abish visited a number of new facilities in the Zhanakorgan region. In particular, the regional akim and deputies got acquainted with the work of the Schoolchildren's House, the School of Arts and the "Comfortable School" in the Sayazhai microdistrict.The recently constructed facility for students includes a creative arts studio, a textile workshop, and spaces dedicated to music, dance, rhythm, and acrobatics. In this environment, youth have the opportunity to enhance their artistic skills, boost their well-being, and participate in various crafts.The "Comfortable School," which spans three levels, offers an ideal environment for education. Its classrooms are spacious and well-lit, featuring contemporary teaching resources and advanced technology. Additionally, the facility includes a library, laboratories, and spaces for creative activities. Each floor is equipped with modern engineering systems, including heating, lighting, water supply, and ventilation. The gymnasium and leisure areas are well-suited for physical education classes and sporting events.During the year, the "Schoolchildren's House" for 200 people and the "School of Arts" for 50 people will open in the Shieli district. In May, a new building for the "Creative Academy" and a music college will be completed, and the construction of a physics and mathematics boarding school for gifted children is scheduled to finish in March. Additionally, a school for 150 students will be built in the village of Zhalagash in the Aral region using funds from the Educational Infrastructure Support Fund. Last year, major repairs were carried out on 8 school buildings at a cost of KZT 3 billion 100 million. Following the President's order to modernize 1,300 schools, 51 schools will be overhauled in the region over the next 3 years, with 9 of them scheduled for repair this year. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/940034

In February, our athletes will participate in major tournaments. On February 20, the long-awaited “NAIZA 71” tournament will be held in Kostanay, where our athlete from Mangystau Oblast, Serikbay Khodzhabayev, will compete in the main fight for the title of champion in the 77 kg weight category. From February 25 to 28, the Hand-to-Hand Combat Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held in Astana, where the TJM team will compete for a place in the World Championship in Turkey. On February 28, the “ALASH PRIDE FC 106” tournament will be held in Uralsk, where the strongest representatives of the TJM “BATYR TEAM ORAL” club will enter the ring. These are Dosbol Elegen and Yerkhan Zhumabayev, employees of the West Kazakhstan region's Emergency Situations Department, and leading specialists of the Reserve State Enterprise of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Alibi Pernebek and Aslan Iskanderov. We wish our athletes success in all upcoming competitions, we are sure that they will adequately represent our department in the sports arena!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/941150

As part of preparations for the flood-prone period, the Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Chingiz Arinov, visited the Kengir reservoir located in the city of Zhezkazgan during a working visit to the Ulytau region. During the inspection, the minister assessed the condition of the reservoir’s hydraulic structures, sluices and electrical mechanisms. Particular attention was paid to the stable and safe operation of all elements of the infrastructure that ensure the operation of the facility. He instructed to take all necessary measures to prevent the possible consequences of flooding and protect citizens from the threat of emergency situations. Currently, all seven locks of the Kengir reservoir are fully ready to release water, which will minimize the risk of emergency situations in the spring period. Active preventive measures are continuing in the region to reduce the risk of spring floods and ensure the safety of the population. In addition, the Minister of Emergency Situations participated in a meeting on the issues of eliminating the consequences of the emergency at the mine in the Ulytau region, led by Kazakhmys Corporation LLP. The head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations noted that a comprehensive examination is being conducted as part of the investigation, including inspections by law enforcement agencies, the Industrial Safety Committee and labor inspectors. He said that further steps will be aimed at tightening safety requirements at production facilities. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/941244

The Governor of the West Kazakhstan region, Nariman Toregaliyev, paid a working visit to the Orenburg region of the Russian Federation. As part of the visit, he met with the Vice-Governor of the Orenburg region - Deputy Prime Minister for Economic and Investment Policy Ignat Petukhov. At the meeting, the parties discussed the main issues of trade and economic cooperation and business development.During the meeting, Nariman Toregaliyev spoke about the investment potential of the West Kazakhstan region and noted that a number of preferences and benefits are provided at the legislative level for the comfortable functioning of enterprises.In addition, the Governor of the West Kazakhstan region emphasized the importance of stable partnership between the two regions and highlighted the positive dynamics of economic ties.“Our President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev constantly notes that relations between Kazakhstan and Russia are an example of strong and unshakable friendship. In January-November 2024, the foreign trade turnover of the West Kazakhstan region with the Russian Federation amounted to $681.6 million,” said Nariman Toregaliev.The Orenburg region plays a special role in this mutual cooperation, during this period the trade turnover between the two regions reached $12.1 million. Gas, ferrous metal scrap and waste, barley are exported from the West Kazakhstan region to the Orenburg region, while grain and dairy products, concrete and metal products, and other goods in demand in the local market are supplied from Orenburg.“Taking advantage of this opportunity, I invite business representatives to active cooperation. We have created favorable conditions for the development of joint projects, and we are ready to provide the necessary support,” the head of the region noted.In addition to trade and economic issues, the meeting discussed cooperation in healthcare, education, science, culture, agriculture and other areas.Vice-Governor of the Orenburg region Ignat Petukhov expressed interest in establishing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.In addition, the akim of the West Kazakhstan region invited representatives of the Orenburg region to participate in the XXI Interregional Cooperation Forum between Kazakhstan and Russia. The forum will be a platform for discussing new joint initiatives and strengthening partnership ties.At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed to sign a memorandum of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/940987

The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is holding seminars for farmers on the introduction of water-saving technologies in Almaty, Zhetysu, Zhambyl, Turkestan, and Kyzylorda regions. During the meetings, best practices in water conservation in the country will be presented and information will be provided on state support measures.“The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, together with the Ministry of Agriculture, has increased the amount of subsidies for farmers to create the necessary infrastructure, purchase and install water-saving systems from 50% to 80%. In addition, today, farmers who use water-saving technologies pay less for irrigation water. This is because when using water-saving systems, the amount of subsidy for irrigation water has been increased to 85% depending on the tariff,” said Berikbol Mandibayev, Director of the Department for the Development of Water-Saving Technologies.Today, four domestic factories producing water spraying machines and drip irrigation equipment operate in Kazakhstan. This year, it is planned to open two more factories for the production of drip irrigation equipment in the Turkestan region, jointly with Chinese companies.In addition, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is also testing innovative water-saving technologies. For example, last year, the Hungarian Water-Retainer preparation was tested in conjunction with the country's leading research institutes. The test results showed a positive effect on water conservation and productivity growth for certain crops. According to preliminary data, the use of the preparation allows saving about 20-37% of water, as well as improving productivity.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/941189

Since the beginning of the year, 53.2 billion tenge has been spent from the republican budget to pay state social benefits for disability and loss of a breadwinner (hereinafter referred to as state social benefits). In addition, social payments for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner in the amount of approximately 7.4 billion tenge were made from the State Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the MSIF).As of February 1, 2025, the number of MSIF recipients for disability was approximately 541.7 thousand people, and for loss of a breadwinner - approximately 193.3 thousand people.The amount of state social benefits for disability depends on the group and cause of disability, as well as the amount of the minimum subsistence level established by the Law "On the Republican Budget" for the relevant financial year.The amount of state social benefits for loss of a breadwinner depends on the number of people dependent on the deceased breadwinner, the causes of death and the minimum subsistence level.In addition, social payments are made from the MSIF in case of social risks to participants in the mandatory social insurance system. For example, as of February 1, 2025, 86.1 thousand people received social benefits for loss of working capacity, and about 61.3 thousand families received social benefits for loss of a breadwinner.The amount of payments is individual and depends on: the average monthly income for which social contributions were made to the Social Insurance Institution for the last 2 years, coefficients for loss of working capacity, the number of dependents, the length of participation in the compulsory social insurance system, and income replacement.These payments are made in addition to similar benefits paid from the republican budget.The amount of state social benefits for disability and loss of a breadwinner increased by 6.5% from January 1, 2025 due to the increase in the minimum subsistence level. By decision of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the amount of social security payments for loss of working capacity and loss of a breadwinner has also increased by 6.5%. For example, this year, the amount of social security for disability due to a general illness is 101,702 tenge for group 1, 81,362 tenge for group 2, and 55,474 tenge for group 3. As of February 1, the average amount of social security payments for loss of working capacity is 71,245 tenge, and for loss of a breadwinner is 72,214 tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/940973

According to operational data from KTZ NC JSC, as of February 16, 2024/2025, 6.7 million tons of grain were transported, including 1.4 million tons within the country and 5.3 million tons for export. The growth in export volumes amounted to 48.3%.2 million tons were exported to Uzbekistan, which is 34.9% more than in the same period of 2023/2024, Tajikistan - 789 thousand tons (an increase of 47%), China - 679 thousand tons, Afghanistan - 235 thousand tons (an increase of 37%). Deliveries to Iran increased by 20 times or 644 thousand tons, deliveries to Azerbaijan by 79 times or 319 thousand tons.At the end of 2024, 10.6 million tons of grain were transported, including 2.5 million tons within the country and 8.1 million tons for export.In addition, according to KTZ data, at the end of 2024, 3.2 million tons of flour were transported, including 817 thousand tons within the Republic of Kazakhstan and 2.4 million tons for export, an increase of 3%. In January-February 16, 352 thousand tons of flour were transported, of which 238 thousand tons were exported, an increase of 9.6%.The main countries importing flour are the Central Asian Republic, China, Afghanistan and other countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/941111