Today, February 1, after the Davis Cup tennis match, fans were left to pick up trash at the Beeline Arena. Fan culture is not only about supporting athletes, but also about respecting others, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."We came to enjoy tennis, but why not leave it clean after ourselves? This is respect for the city, the organizers, and ourselves," said one of the participants in the action.Such an initiative is becoming popular in Astana.The Davis Cup is a major international team tennis competition among men, in which the Kazakhstani national team regularly participates. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929339

The weekly agricultural fair was held today at the Severny trade and logistics center in Semey. This time, farmers from the Aksuat district sold their products at the fair.The head of the Aksuat district's agriculture, land relations and entrepreneurship department, Serik Akhmetov, said that farmers from 9 rural districts participated in the fair and sold their products without any intermediaries."Our farmers are bringing 1.4 tons of beef, 100 kilograms of mutton, and 250 kilograms of horse meat for the residents of the region. Since our district specializes in agriculture, we also put on the shelves 50 liters of natural milk, 20 kilograms of ghee, 50 kilograms of butter, 120 kilograms of sausages and minced meat products. "The prices are also affordable," the head of the department said.Deputy Akim of the region Kuanysh Suleimenov, who visited the fair, noted that all these measures are being taken to maintain food prices.The residents of Aksuat also brought their artists to the fair. Singers from the District House of Culture sang on a small stage, cheering up the residents of Semey. Baursak was even baked in the field and distributed with hot tea.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/929345

Kazakhstan strengthens cooperation in the field of robotics and artificial intelligenceOn February 1, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Digital Almaty platform, which opens up new opportunities for the development of research and development in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in Kazakhstan.The document was signed by leading representatives of the technology sector. In particular, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the international leader in the field of robotics Shanghai Zhiyuan Innovation Technology Co. Ltd, Satpayev University, KBTU, KHATU, ALT University.The main goal of the memorandum is to create a research center in the field of robotics in Kazakhstan. The center will introduce modern technologies, train highly qualified specialists and work on the commercialization of innovative solutions.This step is an important step in increasing Kazakhstan's influence as a regional hub in the field of artificial intelligence and robotization. In the future, the center will contribute to the development of new startups, the strengthening of scientific research and the support of innovative projects, contributing to the successful integration of our country into global technological processes.The participants noted that the memorandum will make a significant contribution to the development of the national ecosystem in the field of high technologies and the strengthening of international partnerships in the field of science and education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/929331

Today - an extraordinary general meeting of the National Sports Association of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zharasbayev, as well as presidents and representatives of the national sports federations of the country.At the meeting, Islambek Salzhanov, who served as the president of the National Sports Association, gave a comprehensive report and summarized the work done over the past two years. The founders of the association adopted a new charter by voting, as a result of which Erkebulan Saidollauly Ilyasov was unanimously elected president of the National Sports Association of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The newly elected president Erkebulan Saidollauly thanked all the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and representatives of national sports included in the association for their trust, and shared his plans for 2025.During the meeting, Serik Zharasbayev thanked Islambek Toleubayuly for his contribution to the development of national sports and wished success to the new president Erkebulan Saidollauly. He also called for strengthening cooperation between all federations and working together to promote national sports at the global level. Our reference: Erkebulan Saidullaevich Ilyasov is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alageum Electric KT, President of the Federations of Jabbi Shooting and Tug-of-War, and the founder and founder of the National Sports Fund.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929314

A branch of the chess academy of five-time world champion, grandmaster Zhansaya Abdymalik has begun its work in Zhezkazgan. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov, the Governor of Ulytau region Dastan Rysbekov, and the Chairman of the Board of Kazakhmys Corporation LLP Nurakhmet Neriev.The branch is the largest academy in the country. The total area of ​​​​the building is 900 square meters. About 1,000 young chess players from the region aged 5-18 are studying here.“I am glad to meet you in the cradle of the nation - Ulytau. I sincerely congratulate you all on the opening of the academy. The head of state pays special attention to the sports sector. As a result, our athletes always stand out at world competitions. In chess, our athletes show very high results at world competitions. More than 8 thousand chess clubs operate in our country. More than 270 thousand children are engaged in chess. Zhansaya herself is an international grandmaster. She has made a name for herself on the world stage, and in addition to her own career in sports, she is also introducing children to sports and paving the way for them. I am sure that in the future, athletes who will conquer world competitions will grow up from such academies,” said Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerbol Myrzabosynov.At the opening ceremony, Ulytau region governor Dastan Ryspekov expressed confidence that famous chess players and national champions from our region will represent Ulytau region not only at the republican level, but also on the world stage.The chess academy in Zhezkazgan was built within the framework of a memorandum between Kazakhmys Corporation and the Ulytau region akimat. This demonstrates the importance of cooperation between business and state organizations for the development of sports and education in our country.In addition, the first international children's team tournament, KAZAKHMYS YOUTH TEAM CHESS CUP, was organized as part of the opening of the academy. More than 100 young chess players from Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia took part in this competition.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929341

As part of the panel session "AI Startup Market: Growth Potential and Investment Strategies" held at the Digital Almaty-2025 forum, speakers discussed mechanisms for attracting venture capital and government subsidies, as well as the role of technology parks and accelerators in the development of AI startups. The discussion focused on transforming the national AI ecosystem, which opens up new space for investments and creates an innovative infrastructure for startups. Participants discussed the importance of technology parks, accelerators and venture funds in creating a favorable environment for AI businesses, as well as issues of training highly qualified personnel and digital transformation of the economy of Kazakhstan.Asset Abdualiev, founder and CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub (USA), noted that his fund has invested in 19 startups that have attracted more than $40 million in investments. "We are proud that our compatriots are creating successful AI startups that are attracting the attention of American venture investors. For example, Alma is a startup that we are especially proud of. Its founders are two girls from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, Asel and Aizada. They raised $6 million in venture capital and are now earning about $700-800 thousand in less than a year. I am sure that the next unicorn startup will be created by girls. There are experienced and educated women in our region, and we are witnesses to this," she noted.Nazgul Baytemirova, head of the Astana Hub Ventures Ltd. office, referred to research by Harvard Business School. According to her, only 0.5% of startups receive venture capital, while 50% of those that go to IPO raise funds from venture funds. In general, 89% of startups that have achieved significant success have received venture capital anyway. A venture capital fund with a target volume of $1 billion has been created in Kazakhstan to support AI startups, and its initial capital already amounts to $130 million. In 2024, the Astana Hub Ventures fund was launched, aimed at supporting startups from Kazakhstan, Central Asia and abroad."The fund of funds of the Qazaqstan Venture Group will become a powerful catalyst for innovation in Kazakhstan, diversifying strategies for investments in venture capital funds, AI startups and other promising areas. This will contribute to a new wave of venture innovation, the formation of a sustainable ecosystem and stimulating technological progress and economic growth throughout the country," Nazgul Baytemirova noted.Fuze CEO Muhammad Ali Yusuf commented on the rapid growth of the AI ​​market: "The market has grown 20 times and new solutions are emerging every day. AI is penetrating all industries, and synergy with the blockchain and crypto industries has a multiplier effect. Today we are seeing a huge increase in investments in these technologies: more than $150 billion has already been invested in projects that combine AI, cryptocurrency and financial services," he said.Also included in the discussion were White Hill Capital, Tumar VC and Al-Farabi Innovation Hub CEO Aslan Sultanov, Antler Venture Fund Partner Adam French, MOST Ventures CEO and Founder Alim Khamitov. Sanat Zholdykhan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of QazInnovations National Agency for Innovation Development, JSC, spoke as a moderator.The Digital Almaty-2025 forum, which will be held in Almaty from January 31 to February 1 at the Atakent exhibition complex, has become the largest platform for discussing the role of AI in the new industrial era. The theme of the event is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era". The organizers of the forum are: the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty Akimat and the State Enterprise "Innovative Technologies Park".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929282

At Digital Almaty 2025, during the panel session “The Future of Non-Geostationary Satellite Communication Systems: Technologies, Markets, and Challenges”, leading global experts discussed the prospects of non-geostationary satellite communication systems (NGSO) and their role in bridging the digital divide. As technology advances, low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are becoming a crucial tool in providing global internet access. However, their large-scale deployment presents several challenges, including frequency regulation, orbital security, and competition with traditional geostationary (GEO) satellite systems.Speakers emphasized that NGSO systems can significantly enhance connectivity in remote regions, providing low-latency, high-speed internet, making them indispensable in sectors such as telecommunications, transportation, defense, and emergency response.“The development of low-orbit satellites is not just a technological trend but a fundamental step towards closing the digital divide. Today, we are not only discussing advancements in the telecom industry but also expanding access to education, healthcare, and business opportunities in the world’s most remote regions,” said Vasiliy Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Republican Center of Space Communications JSC.One of the key issues discussed was the environmental sustainability of satellite systems. Currently, thousands of operational satellites are in orbit, and their numbers are expected to grow. Experts warn that without a well-thought-out disposal system and proper deorbiting strategies, the risk of space debris accumulation increases, which could jeopardize the operation of other satellites.“We are at a critical juncture: if we do not take measures to control satellite constellations, orbits could turn into chaos, where collisions become a reality,” emphasized Lokman Kuzu, Executive Vice President of Turkish Aerospace Industry.The discussion also touched upon regulatory frameworks and international cooperation. With increasing competition between key players, including SpaceX, Spacesail, Amazon Kuiper, as well as Chinese and European projects, coordinating orbital and frequency usage is becoming increasingly complex.“We must acknowledge that dozens of operators are currently active in space, and the frequency spectrum is limited. It is essential for governments and international organizations to establish unified rules that allow satellite systems to coexist without mutual interference,” stated Dmitriy Vetlugin, Director of Market Access & Sales, Central Asia at Eutelsat OneWeb.Another significant aspect of the discussion was the commercialization of satellite internet. NGSO systems are unlocking new market opportunities in developing countries and offering solutions for aviation, maritime transport, agriculture, and corporate sectors.“We are moving towards a future where satellite internet will become as accessible as mobile connectivity. The key question is not only how to make it possible but also how to ensure its commercial sustainability,” noted Jie Wan, Vice President of Marketing & Service at Spacesail.Concluding the discussion, forum participants agreed that the future lies in the integration of GEO and NGSO systems. In the coming years, we will witness the development of hybrid solutions, where geostationary satellites will provide high bandwidth capacity, while low-orbit networks will ensure low latency and real-time responsiveness.“We are not talking about replacing one technology with another—the future of satellite communications lies in their complementarity,” concluded Dauren Shaikhin, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Board Member of Kcell JSC.The discussion featured prominent experts, including Vasiliy Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Republican Center of Space Communications JSC (Kazakhstan), Lokman Kuzu, Executive Vice President of Turkish Aerospace Industry (Turkey), Jie Wan, Vice President of Marketing & Service at Spacesail (China), Dmitriy Vetlugin, Director of Market Access & Sales at Eutelsat OneWeb (Central Asia), and Dauren Shaikhin, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Board Member at Kcell JSC (Kazakhstan).As a reminder, the international forum Digital Almaty 2025 is taking place on January 31 – February 1 at the Atakent Exhibition Complex in Almaty. This year’s theme is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era." The forum is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty, and the Innovation Technology Park Autonomous Cluster Fund. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929301

A panel session on the topic "From Communication to Intelligence: Telecommunications as the Foundation of the AI ​​Industry" was held at the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum. The speakers discussed the issues of regulating the telecommunications sector, connecting to 5G, and innovative technologies.The Ministry is implementing several initiatives to improve the country's telecommunications. One of them is the national project "Affordable Internet".The national project provides for providing settlements and highways with broadband Internet and improving their quality, in particular, developing wired and wireless infrastructure, increasing transit potential, and creating a regional data hub. Up to 3,010 villages will be covered with TOBZ, the "last mile" will be built in 1,120 villages, 487 AMS will be built along highways, and public access points will be installed in 504 AEMs using satellite technologies.Artificial intelligence (AI) and modern data processing centers (DPCs) will play a key role in the strategic development of Kazakhstan's telecommunications infrastructure."The use of AI technologies is capable of automating everyday tasks, including industrial processes, risk assessment in the healthcare sector, emergency forecasting, and early detection of cyber threats. Large providers such as Kazakhtelecom JSC and Transtelecom JSC occupy a significant share of the data center market, providing reliable infrastructure for data storage and processing.The integration of AI and the development of modern DPCs will contribute to increasing the efficiency of Kazakhstan's telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring process automation, improving the quality of service provision, and strengthening the country's digital sovereignty," said the Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee of the Central Information and Communications Ministry of the Republic of Kazakhstan Damir Seysembekov noted.Kazakhtelecom JSC continues to work on connecting fixed wireless Internet in rural areas using advanced technologies."We have started deploying FWA in rural areas, first connecting villages in the Almaty region, now more than 200 homes have been connected to Internet services. FWA is 2 times cheaper than FTTH. Of course, FWA will not completely replace FTTH, but in areas with low population density this is a real working alternative. There are shortcomings from the regulator before FWA is introduced into the NFA. We raised this issue at the strategic session on the development of the new Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Telecommunications, but there is no solution yet. We are working in this direction, because without regulatory support it will be more difficult to scale it," said Nurlan Meirmanov, General Director for Strategy and External Asset Management of Kazakhtelecom JSC.As you know, last December, a large language model - KAZ-LLM - was launched in our country. One of the partners in the creation of the project was the digital operator Beeline Kazakhstan."Our history with AI began 5 years ago, and today it is one of the important priorities of our development. We implement it in our products to improve the client experience. We train our employees to increase their efficiency. In some cases, this figure increases to 25-30%. AI is a very important social tool. Last year, we participated in the development of a large language model in the Kazakh language, KazLLM. Most of such models are primarily designed for international languages. It is important for us that Kazakhstanis have such opportunities, interacting with artificial intelligence in their native language. Indeed, today a remote villager with access to the Internet and mastering artificial intelligence can quickly compete with an experienced expert in a big city," said Yevgeny Nastradin, CEO of KaR-Tel LLP.In turn, Mobile Telecom-Service LLP is actively implementing AI for its users today."We are already implementing AI and 5G-based technologies at Tele2/Altel. In particular, Smart Network, which optimizes network construction based on real demand; AI-personalization, which increases the value of offers for customers; B2B/B2G solutions using geoanalytics and predictive models to effectively optimize business processes, etc. "I am confident that in the near future we will experience a revolution in advanced digital transformation, which will be led by AI and 5G," said Alexander Babichev, Chairman of the Board of Mobile Telecom-Service LLP (mobile operator Tele2/Altel)."Kcell" continues to actively develop telecom infrastructure in Kazakhstan. According to Chairman of the Board Askar Zhambakin, there are 21 cities on the 5G coverage map and more than 1,500 base stations are operating. 2024 was the company's "year of active construction" and the company intends to maintain this momentum."The pace of network construction has doubled, which allowed us to accelerate the connection of not only strategically important, but also socially important objects. "Kcell" is the first and so far the only operator to provide mobile communication and Internet in the metro: nine stations are connected to the network. We were also the first operator to introduce 5G to industry. At the forum, we presented the capabilities of private 5G combined with artificial intelligence: in the ERG coal department, 5G controls unmanned equipment, and high data rates and minimal delays allow you to automate key production processes. "To scale such solutions to a wide range of equipment and facilities, a 5th generation mobile network capable of providing stable connectivity and high-speed data transmission in real time at all levels, from large industrial enterprises to urban infrastructure facilities, is needed," said Askar Zhambakin, Chairman of the Board of Kcell JSC. The panel session showed that telecommunications play a crucial role in laying the foundation for the artificial intelligence industry. For the successful implementation of AI in various industries, advanced telecommunications technologies such as 5G must be combined with the development of cloud and computing services. As the speakers noted, it is this synergistic approach that opens up a new path for digital transformation and solving global problems. Press service of the Central Information and Communication Technology Agency of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929303

Kazakhstan has created a technology ecosystem that is generating $1 billion and even $10 billion startups at a pace comparable to the world's leading technology ecosystems, including the US and China. This was announced by Yoram Wijngaarde, founder and CEO of Dealroom.co, a leading global platform for analyzing startups and venture investments.Speaking at the Digital Almaty-2025 international forum, Yoram Wijngaarde highlighted the importance of new ecosystems and the opportunities they open up for the global market. According to him, the US and Europe remain leaders in the number of startups, but Asian countries are showing high growth rates. Kazakhstan already accounts for 15-20% of all global venture capital invested in Central Asia."Kazakhstan has become a significant player in the global arena of startup ecosystems. Today, many high-tech startups are developing here, and venture capital investments in the region have grown significantly. Kazakhstan is not only catching up with the US in terms of the dynamics of the emergence of "decacorns", that is, startups valued at more than $10 billion, but is also overtaking it. In a very short period of time, companies such as Kaspi.kz with a valuation of more than $10 billion have appeared in the very young IT ecosystem of Kazakhstan, which demonstrates the high potential of the Kazakhstani ecosystem in attracting international venture capital investments and creating world-class companies," noted Yoram Wijngaarde.During the work of Dealroom.co, 101 startups in Kazakhstan were analyzed, and this is just the beginning of the study of the region. Wijngaarde expressed confidence that the database will expand significantly next year due to the strengthening of cooperation with the Astana Hub International Technopark, which will allow for a more accurate assessment of the opportunities and trends of the Kazakhstani startup ecosystem.The integration of Kazakhstan's ecosystem into the Dealroom.co platform is of strategic importance, opening up access to international investments and partnerships. This will help Kazakhstani startups attract capital, accelerate their entry into the global market, and strengthen the country's position on the world map of innovations.Recall that from January 31 to February 1, the Digital Almaty-2025 international forum is being held in Almaty at the Atakent exhibition complex. The theme of the event is "Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era." The organizers of the forum are: the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty Akimat and the State Enterprise "Innovative Technologies Park".Reference: Dealroom.co is a global platform that collects and analyzes data on startups, venture investments and corporations around the world. Founded in Amsterdam in 2013, Dealroom.co is recognized as the main source of analytics and data for venture investors and startups. The platform contains information on more than 2 million startups and investors, which provides a unique opportunity to assess investment opportunities, analyze ecosystems and predict their growth.Press service of the Central Institute of Digital Development and Innovation of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929310

A panel session "A New Level of Protection: AI in Managing Cyber ​​Threats and Security Systems" was held as part of the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum. Leading experts discussed the possibilities of using artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of information security, new legislative initiatives, and international cooperation in the field of data protection.   The session was moderated by Farid Nahli, Program Coordinator of the CIS Regional Office of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Representatives of government agencies, business, and the expert community delivered keynote speeches. Ruslan Abdykalikov, Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, presented systematic approaches to protecting personal data, measures to prevent the spread of data, and Kazakhstan's strategy in international cyberspace. "In recent years, we have introduced a number of important initiatives, such as a data access control service, a Bug bounty platform, and the integration of more than 220 state systems with an information protection platform. Artificial intelligence plays an important role in identifying vulnerabilities, preventing cyberattacks, and protecting citizens," - said Ruslan Abdykalikov in his speech.  Today, Kazakhstan has achieved significant progress in cybersecurity, taking 3rd place in the Tier 2 rating of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In the coming years, the country is set to enter the Tier 1 (Role-modeling) group, which will establish leadership positions in the field of digital security.  Among the main initiatives, Ruslan Abdykalikov mentioned the launch of a malicious code research center and a cyber polygon for training specialists, the expansion of the "Cyber ​​Shield-2" program, the introduction of the "STOP-CREDIT" function in eGov, and accession to international conventions on personal data protection.  As part of Digital Almaty-2025, a panel session of the UIC Digitalization Working Group was held on the topic "Intellectual (Intellectual) Economy: Cloud Technologies and AI as Drivers of Investment and Innovation in Central Asia." Deputy Chairman of the Information Security Committee Umitzhan Arykbekova reported that the Ministry is developing a digital code and a law on artificial intelligence that will reflect the methods of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The regulator of the JSC (information security) adheres to the principle that “AI complements man”, and its developers and owners must constantly monitor the risks. Today, 51 domestic companies in Kazakhstan provide operational information security services. The development of this market is ensured by a policy of cooperation with the technological sector without excessive regulation. At the same time, the state sets requirements for the protection of personal data, national interests and security. The session has become an important platform for discussing modern challenges and solutions in the field of cybersecurity. Representatives of the state, business and international organizations agreed that using an integrated approach to AI, its application will help ensure reliable protection of the digital space of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929322

Residents of Shu district were among the first in Zhambyl region to receive a commodity loan for livestock breeding.In his Address, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to consider the issue of introducing a new tool in the agricultural sector - "commodity loans".The purpose of the new program is to increase livestock in rural areas. According to Tolebek Kulekeev, deputy head of the agricultural department of the Zhambyl region akimat, under the loan agreement, villagers will receive a commodity loan to further increase their livestock. Priority is given to supporting low-income families and unemployed citizens.The commodity loan must be repaid within 5 years, the first year of which is a vacation, and then annually - 50 percent of the amount of the offspring is required to be paid.The program provides for an insurance contract for farm animals and a guarantee, but these items are not mandatory, they are implemented only by agreement of both parties.Local entrepreneurs have expressed their readiness to provide commodity loans (at least 30 heads of small cattle, 15 heads of cattle, 10 heads of horses).The first agreement within the framework of the commodity lending program was concluded in the Shu district.The owner of the "Atai" farm, Saken Ataev, gave 50 heads of sheep to a resident of the Abay village, Kalisultan Tilepbergenov (cost - 3 million tenge), and 50 heads of sheep to a villager, Bakytzhan Botaev, for 3 million tenge.- The new program provides a good opportunity to improve the well-being of the population I believe that. I am ready to support my fellow villagers and contribute to the development of our country. In the future, I also plan to donate pedigree cattle, — said Saken Ataev.Kalisultan Tilepbergenov will effectively use the commodity lending mechanism to support rural people.Under the new program, explanatory work is being carried out in all districts of the region. In the Moyinkum district, the Urker farm is ready to donate 20 heads of cattle and 100 heads of sheep. Currently, a list of active villagers is being compiled.It is planned to sign about 80 agreements within the framework of the commodity lending program by the end of the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/929288

Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Amangali Berdalin held a meeting with Mr. Uwe Weddige, head of the Kazakh-German project "Advanced training of enterprises in the field of sustainable development of milk production in Kazakhstan" (KFM).During the meeting, the parties discussed the project, which has been successfully implemented in Kazakhstan since 2019. Initially, 14 farms from Akmola, Kostanay, Pavlodar and North Kazakhstan regions participated in the pilot project. Since 2023, work has been carried out within the framework of the project to establish a center for consulting services for farms and dairy producers based on the "Baiserke-Agro" educational and scientific and production center (SSC) in the village of Arkabay, Almaty region.The project provides consulting services for all stages of raw material production, especially for market-oriented family farms. Uwe Weddi proposed organizing practical seminars and trainings for dairy farms, including family and industrial farms.“Improving knowledge and skills in animal care, maintenance and feeding, feed preparation and storage is important for increasing livestock productivity and producing high-quality milk that meets the requirements of dairy processing enterprises. This is especially relevant for disseminating the experience of the North Kazakhstan region and participants in the “Aul Amanaty” program,” Amangali Berdalin noted during the meeting.In 2024, the “Baiserke-Agro” SOE and the KFM project held 27 practical seminars and webinars with the participation of international and domestic experts.Following the results of the meeting, it was decided to continue working out the topics for 2025 together with the “NAGBBO” NJSC. The training process involves the continuous involvement of farm specialists in production, which, in turn, will have a positive impact on increasing the efficiency of farms.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/929324

As part of the state gasification program, a natural gas launch ceremony was held at the Nurly consumer cooperative in Tselinograd district. Now more than 3,500 residents have access to environmentally friendly and economically efficient fuel.The ceremonial launch ceremony was attended by Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov, General Director of QAZAQGAZ AIMAQ JSC Bauyrzhan Askarov, deputies and the public of the district.Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov noted that work on gasification of the region will continue actively.“Providing the population with natural gas is one of the most important infrastructure projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the population and supporting the economy of the region. This issue is under the control of the President of the country. As part of the first stage of construction of the Saryarka main gas pipeline, gas was supplied to residents of 17 settlements in the Arshaly district. Today, gas also arrived in the Tselinograd district. In 2025, gas will be supplied to three more villages of the Tselinograd district - the settlements of Shubar, Koyandy, Akkain and the city of Kosshy. More than 835 km of gas pipelines will be built, and 21,664 subscribers will be provided with natural gas,” said Marat Akhmetzhanov.Bayurzhan Askarov, General Director of QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC, emphasized the importance of safety when using gas.“Gas is comfort and warmth, but its use requires responsibility. New consumers must first learn the rules for using natural gas in their homes, check the equipment in a timely manner and monitor its serviceability,” said B. Askarov.The Auzhanov family, who were among the first to be connected to gas, expressed gratitude for the work done.“We waited a long time for gas. We witnessed its installation in just six months. "We would like to express our gratitude to the President of the country for helping to solve our main problem," said the head of the family, Murat Auzhanov.As part of the gasification of the settlement, approximately 68 km of gas pipelines have been laid and 7 gas distribution stations have been installed. The gasification of the region continues, and many more homes will be provided with an environmentally friendly and convenient source of energy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929306

As part of flood control measures, dam construction is underway in the residential areas of three microdistricts at risk of flooding in the Zhibek Zholy village of Arshaly district. The Akim of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov and the Vice-Minister of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Tulenbergenov reviewed the progress of the work.Today, more than half of the work has been completed. The length of the protective device is more than 6 kilometers, and the height, depending on the terrain, ranges from 2 to 5.3 meters. In addition, three crossings for vehicles and livestock will be built.According to Janet Mikishev, head of the Department of Natural Resources and Nature Management of Akmola region, construction and installation work will be completed in October this year. The first stage - the construction of the main part of the dam and crossings - will be completed before the flood period. Currently, the area is being cleared of bushes, the fertile soil layer is removed, and inert materials are being delivered. 63 pieces of equipment were involved in the work, including dump trucks, bulldozers, rollers, and motor graders. The project is being implemented at the expense of the "Support Kazakhstan Fund"."Last year, large-scale work was carried out in this area, and significant financial and human resources were spent. It is necessary to take into account all the problems that arose during last year's floods. The main thing is to perform the work qualitatively. All contractors have been warned: strict control is being carried out, every tenge allocated is accounted for," - noted M. Akhmetzhanov.In addition, work is underway to reconstruct the protective dam for Lake Anarkol in the Anar rural district of the Arshaly district. Currently, 60% of the work has been completed, and it is planned that 90% of the dam will be ready by the end of February. In order to prevent the lake from overflowing and overflowing the dam, 15 water diversion structures will be installed in the lower part of the Anarkol Lake dam. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929335

  The republican championship in power sports was held in the city of Turkestan, which brought together more than 600 participants from all over Kazakhstan. Vitaly Romashchenko, a teacher of the Department of Fire-Rescue and Physical Education of the Malik Gabdullin Academy of Civil Protection, clearly showed himself in this large-scale competition.   Vitaly, a master of sports in power sports and a candidate for master of sports in Greco-Roman wrestling, became a real star of the tournament. He won 4 gold medals in the absolute championship and took first place among all weight categories. This victory is another achievement in his rich sports career.   Recall that in 2024, Vitaly Romashchenko became a three-time champion of the Republic of Kazakhstan in deadlift, biceps curl, horizontal bar, and pull-ups. He also twice became the Asian champion in various power disciplines, including the biceps and Russian biceps extreme lifts, as well as the pull-up on the horizontal bar, the double-bar pull-up. At the end of the year, Vitaly won the world champion title in the Russian biceps, the horizontal bar, the double-bar pull-up.   This achievement continues to confirm the high level of training of the athletes of the Civil Defense Academy, including in physical education and power disciplines. Vitaly Romashchenko is also an example for his cadets and colleagues, showing how to achieve significant heights in a sports career, combining training with professional service in the civil defense system.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/929151

Vice Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askarbek Ertayev, at a press conference held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, focused on the main areas of work to be carried out in the future. In order to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities, the Concept of Inclusive Policy in the Republic of Kazakhstan for 2025-2030 (hereinafter referred to as the Concept) is being implemented in our country. MVD).In his opening remarks, Askarbek Ertayev noted that the conceptual novelty of the document is to create conditions for the transition from medical and social models of disability to social and human rights models.“New approaches. The implementation of inclusive policy involves the adoption of a set of effective measures aimed at realizing the rights of people with disabilities, expanding their opportunities and creating the necessary conditions for their full social integration into society.Within the framework of the Concept, from the current year, the implementation of 13 main areas will begin: equality and non-discrimination; legal support; increasing the level of social protection; inclusive labor market; healthcare, rehabilitation and rehabilitation; inclusive education; participation in public and political life; barrier-free environment and accessibility of services; safety during emergencies and climate hazards; personal and family life; cultural life, recreation and sports; educational work; monitoring and accounting,” the Vice Minister said.According to Ertayev, the action plan for the implementation of the Concept provides for a total of 52 events, the executors of which are line ministries and local executive bodies. The Vice Minister touched upon the work planned for each direction of the Concept.Thus, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Emergency Situations) together with interested state bodies will develop a draft law “On Amendments and Additions to Some Laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” in accordance with the new social and human rights model.The draft law will be aimed at ensuring the protection of social and human rights. In accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, equality and elimination of discrimination against persons with disabilities are ensured.“As you know, from January 1, 2025, in order to improve the quality of specialized social services, licensing of all entities providing such services, regardless of their form of ownership, has been introduced.Starting this year, new approaches to certification of social facilities have been introduced. workers in the field of social protection of the population. A special register of social workers has been created for systematization and accounting. “Out of 12,167 social workers, 11,616 have completed training, and 9,429 have received certificates,” said Askarbek Yertayev.He also said that a center for recognition of professional qualifications in the field of specialized social services has been established. On the basis of the National Scientific Center for the Development of Social Protection Services.Training modules have been developed for the qualification levels of social workers. Memorandums have been signed at the regional level with 14 higher educational institutions of the country with departments of social work for short-term training of social workers without special education. Training is also being conducted on the kalts.enbek platform.In addition, a phased introduction of a digital rehabilitation diary is being undertaken in rehabilitation centers in the social protection sector, aimed at increasing the control and effectiveness of rehabilitation measures. >Rehabilitation centers are being built, including using public-private partnership mechanisms.Today, 4 of the 9 rehabilitation centers (in the cities of Semey, Taraz, Kentau, Uralsk) have been commissioned. Construction continues in Akmola, Aktobe, Atyrau regions, Ulytau region and Shymkent city.Further improvement of the job quota system for the employment of disabled people, including in the state service and quasi-state organizations, will continue. “As of January 1 of this year, 111.4 thousand people, or 29.4 percent (381 thousand) of able-bodied disabled people, were employed. At the same time, the employment rate of people with disabilities varies from 20% to 55% across regions. In this regard, in order to increase the social responsibility of business entities and encourage employers to provide employment to people with disabilities, it is planned to introduce a mechanism for compensating employers who have not fulfilled the quota for employing people with disabilities. limited opportunities," said Askarbek Ertayev.The Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, plans to revise the approach to the provision of services for the transportation of persons with disabilities by road transport (invataxi). and so on for children with disabilities, on the basis of rural outpatient clinics, except for medical treatment," added the vice-minister.One of the The key directions in the Concept are the creation of a barrier-free environment. The availability of services and infrastructure facilities for the population will be expanded, taking into account the needs of LSI. Today, 42,964 objects are registered in the Interactive Accessibility Map. 22,777 objects, or 53%, are fully adapted.MTSZN, together with local executive bodies, provides for the implementation of a set of measures aimed at promoting the development of personal and family life of persons with disabilities. A mechanism for providing measures of social and methodical assistance to LSIs raising a child (children) with disabilities will be developed. information systems of state bodies", Askarbek Ertaev summarized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/928727

Today, the Government Hour held in the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan considered the issue of ensuring water safety and preparing for the upcoming spring floods. The Minister of Emergency Situations, Major General Chingiz Arinov, attended the event and touched upon current measures to prevent floods and protect the population. According to Chingiz Arinov, after analyzing last year's floods and implementing measures to eliminate their consequences, important conclusions were drawn, which allowed us to take systematic measures to prevent floods. The Ministry of Emergency Situations is in close cooperation with local executive and interested state bodies to prepare infrastructure for possible floods. The main measures to prevent emergencies are assigned to central and local executive bodies. Flood prevention measures are being implemented within the framework of republican and regional programs, which allows us to minimize the risk of flooding and protect settlements. Currently, there are 1,223 settlements in Kazakhstan in flood-prone areas. More than 1,400 flood control measures have been implemented in various regions of the country, including: construction and strengthening of 576 km of protective dams and embankments, construction and repair of 164 km of drainage systems, installation and replacement of 960 water mains. permeable structures, construction of 658 km of canals and ditches, dredging of more than 300 km of channels and strengthening of banks on 74 rivers. Construction and repair of storm and drainage systems, safe landfills in settlements are being actively carried out. snow removal works have been identified. Particular attention is paid to the introduction of digital technologies for flood forecasting. The TASQYN flood forecasting and modeling system was created on the basis of the Command Center for Strategic Planning and Operational Management, which allows for accurate forecasting of river levels and water volumes in the short and long term. “Group of Forces. "A resource of more than 37,000 people and 13,000 pieces of equipment from the civil defense services, including 4,096 water pumping units and 640 floating devices, has been created. In addition, reserve groups of territorial divisions of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have been trained," the minister said. The minister noted that the emergency services are ready to respond to any emergency situation and a number of readiness checks will be carried out. in the near future as part of the "Koktem" republican command and staff exercises.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928838

  On April 5, 2025, changes to the law on the digitalization of road safety will come into force. In particular, mopeds will be equated with mechanical vehicles, requiring their registration and drivers to obtain a driver's license. The Aktobe region Police Department advises residents to take care of the issues of registering mopeds and obtaining a driver's license now, without leaving it until the last days. To register mopeds, you must contact a special PSC. Required documents:• Identity card (can be presented electronically);• Technical document or information on the technical characteristics of the moped;• Application fill out; • Pass a moped inspection; • Pay state duty for registration: 0.25 AEK (983 tenge) for registering a moped, 1.25 AEK (4,915 tenge) for issuing a registration certificate, and 1.4 AEK (5,505 tenge) for obtaining a state license plate.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/928901

  Nurbolat Nurgaliyev, a resident of the Baikadam village of the Shalkar district and the head of the Dastan farm, has become a "High-quality livestock breeder" by raising livestock. The farm has been operating since 1998. Today, he owns 5 agricultural machinery and 3 trucks. About 300 other animals are kept. The farm effectively uses all state support in the agricultural sector. Last year, this agricultural structure purchased 70 heads of Kazakh white-bred cows with a loan of 28.0 million tenge and 22 heads of first-class bulls with its own funds through the Agrarian Credit Corporation under the state program "Agribusiness", as well as the farm pays special attention to the preparation of animal feed and the modernization of its equipment fleet. For example, in 2024, it successfully used the state program and acquired a new tractor through KazAgroFinance JSC with a preferential lease. Work in this direction is not going to stop. According to Nurbolat Nurgaliyev, the selection work carried out in the direction of livestock breeding has allowed them to receive state subsidies for the purchase of purebred cattle and a new tractor. Let's say that systematic work is being carried out in the Aktobe region to increase the number of purebred livestock. Last year, 186 farms in the region were engaged in breeding purebred cattle,73 farms were engaged in breeding purebred sheep. There are also farms that breed purebred horses and camels.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/928926

In accordance with the resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Aktobe Special Economic Zone (SEZ) was established on the basis of the Aliya Moldagulova International Airport. This zone will operate until the end of 2049. The main goal of creating a SEZ in the Aktobe region is to attract investment, develop the manufacturing industry, and reduce import dependence. The implementation of the project will create new jobs, increase the competitiveness of domestic goods, and contribute to the development of related sectors of the economy. The main objectives of the Aktobe SEZ are to stimulate economic growth in the region, improve the investment climate, and form new growth points for industry.  The special economic zone covers a total area of ​​858 hectares. It is planned to develop 9 main sectors of the transport and logistics sector and 29 directions of industry. Emphasis is placed on the creation of modern production facilities, the introduction of innovative technologies, and the attraction of leading domestic and international companies. Local and foreign investors operating in various sectors of the economy can become participants in the SEZ. It is also planned to create clusters that will allow several companies to develop joint projects and use common resources. And investors are provided with benefits and preferences: firstly, exemption from corporate income tax, secondly, VAT on goods sold in the SEZ is 0%, thirdly, exemption from land and property taxes, as well as payments for the use of land plots. Fourthly, exemption from customs duties for goods intended for placement or use in the SEZ; fifthly, the attraction of foreign labor without quotas and permits; Provision of the necessary engineering and communication infrastructure for the implementation of projects within the sixth SEZ and lease of land (for the duration of the SEZ's operation, with the possibility of subsequent purchase with a preemptive right).  Currently, the construction of external and internal engineering networks of the Aktobe special economic zone (SEZ) has not yet begun. Construction work will be carried out in 2025-2026, after the allocation of 16 billion tenge from the republican budget.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/929182