On January 30-31, 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Civil Defense and Military Units Alexey Sovetov, together with the operational group of the Emergency Situations Ministry of Kazakhstan, visited the East Kazakhstan region. During the working trip, he held a meeting at the Emergency Situations Department and got acquainted with the current situation in the region. He gave a number of instructions regarding the readiness of civil defense services for the flood period, measures aimed at forecasting flood conditions, preventing floods, and paying special attention to the timely preparation of groups of forces and equipment in case of deterioration of the situation. In addition, the delegation, together with the leadership of the Emergency Situations Ministry and local executive bodies, visited settlements located in flood-prone areas of 2 cities and 11 districts. At the end of the 2024 flood period, local executive bodies, together with the Emergency Situations Ministry, corrected and clarified the list of settlements and districts at risk of flooding. In the region, 72 settlements with a risk of flooding have been identified, of which 15 have been eliminated, and 49 have been minimized. Last year, 107 anti-flood measures were carried out. Particular attention was paid to the construction of coastal protection dams. In accordance with the engineering work plan, more than 55 anti-flood measures were carried out in the region, 64 km of embankments were strengthened, 36 km of dams, embankments, shafts were repaired and built, 19 km of riverbeds were cleaned. In addition, 58 km of ditches and canals were built, 3 bridges were repaired, 45 culverts and structures were replaced, and 283 km of ditches and canals were cleaned. All these measures are aimed at reliable protection against flooding. "It is important to prevent it and protect settlements, taking all preventive measures, without waiting for an emergency," Alexey Sovetov noted. At the end of the working trip, he gave a number of instructions on the implementation of preventive measures to protect settlements in the region from possible flooding. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/929066

The Future of Education: How Kazakhstan is Preparing Personnel for the AI ​​EraOn January 31, a panel session on the topic "National Education Strategy: Training AI Personnel" was held at the Digital Almaty 2025 International Technology Forum. Kazakh and foreign experts discussed the main issues and development prospects of education in the field of artificial intelligence.In his speech, Advisor to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kuanyshbek Yesekeyev emphasized the strategic importance of training personnel in the field of artificial intelligence for all industries and its role in the development of the country's digital economy.In his introductory speech, the moderator of the session, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, noted the need to develop education in the field of AI and announced that 20 universities in Kazakhstan are training specialists in artificial intelligence.Toju Duke, founder and CEO of Bedrock AI and Diverse AI, said that artificial intelligence should be inclusive and open. He noted the need to develop technologies that take into account the interests of all members of society and reduce bias in algorithms.Richard Stirling, founder and CEO of Oxford Insight, shared his experience in using AI technologies in education. He said that AI-based personalized education systems can significantly increase access to education and adapt the learning process to the individual needs of students.Paul Kim, Director of the Future Education Center at BIEG China, discussed sustainable models of educational technologies. He noted that innovation and digitalization allow not only to improve the quality of education, but also to make it widely accessible to students.Paul Kim noted that Kazakhstani youth have unique talents. He was impressed by the level of talent and potential of the students and emphasized that this was a key factor in choosing Kazakhstan to launch the AI-Sana program.Experts discussed strategies for training personnel in the field of AI, emphasizing the practical orientation of training, adaptation of educational programs to market demands, and the importance of interaction between universities, business, and government agencies.Summing up the discussion, the Minister noted that Kazakhstan has all the necessary prerequisites for creating an AI-Nation. He noted that close cooperation between the state, business, and educational institutions plays an important role in this process, which will allow Kazakhstan to take a leading position in the field of artificial intelligence on the international stage.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/929245

AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY SCIENTISTS DEVELOP INNOVATIVE WATER FILTERSThe head of state has repeatedly noted the need to modernize the wastewater treatment infrastructure and solve the problem of water pollution. Scientists from the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University have developed innovative domestic water filters for domestic and industrial purposes.Recently, the S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University purchased L-BW 380 equipment for the production of water purification filters worth 125,000,000 tenge. The new equipment will allow the production of high-quality housings for filters.According to scientists, it is planned to launch the product on the market within a year. During this time, a group of scientists will need to receive technical training and prepare a workplace for the production of filters.The project “Production of composite filter materials for the purification of water bodies” is aimed at solving one of the most pressing problems in the world - the low quality of drinking water. Scientists at the East Kazakhstan University will launch the production of filtering composite sorbents modified with graphite oxide based on biopolymers, ceramic and carbon materials. They will also assemble them in the form of cartridges and manufacture their housings at the university.In the near future, water purified from heavy metals, microorganisms and organic compounds will be available to Kazakhstanis. The first domestic filter is cheaper than Russian analogues. And a household filter will last 4-5 months.- About 70% of surface water bodies in the country are polluted. This situation is especially aggravated by industrial enterprises in the East Kazakhstan and Pavlodar regions. About 20% of wastewater from industrial sources is discharged directly into water bodies without treatment. I believe that this problem can be solved with the help of the advanced treatment devices we have proposed, - said the project leader, senior researcher at the university, Tlek Kuanyshbekov.The S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University is making a significant contribution to the protection of water resources. Two years ago, the educational program "Hydroecology, Management and Transboundary Water Security" was introduced. Its main goal is to train specialists who can use geoinformation methods in monitoring hydro resources and manage water resources in accordance with environmental norms and standards of rational use. Thus, the EKU is training a reserve of hydrologists, hydrochemists, mudflow specialists, glaciologists, and GIS specialists in nature management.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/929253

Akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev paid a working visit to Kordai district.In accordance with the Decree of the Head of State “On holding meetings of akims of all levels with the population”, the regional head first met with the residents of the district.The meeting was attended by heads of a number of departments and law enforcement agencies.The regional akim first briefly touched upon the socio-economic development indicators of the region and specified future goals and objectives.According to the results of 2024, positive dynamics were observed in all areas of the Kordai district: growth was achieved in industrial production (101.1%), retail trade turnover (104.0%), construction work (142.3%), the volume of housing put into operation (102.4%), and agriculture (104.8%).At the meeting, Yerbol Karashukeyev emphasized the need for state support to reach ordinary farmers and residents. He also set the district akimat the task of developing the business sector and creating favorable conditions for investors.The creation of large enterprises in the local area will undoubtedly give a boost to the stable employment of the population and the economic development of the region.- The Head of State has been constantly talking about increasing the country's investment attractiveness and considering new mechanisms for attracting foreign funds, and has been giving relevant instructions. In this regard, as Kassym-Jomart Kemelovich Tokayev noted, improving the overall investment climate in the country should become our main goal, not just solving "individual" issues, said the regional akimat.Construction work is gaining momentum in the Korday district, and positive growth is observed in the sector. However, since 2022, the construction of 2 multi-storey residential buildings in the Korday village has been stalled.- The problem arose due to the inability of the contractor company to carry out the work systematically. This indicates a lack of strict control on the part of the district akimat. Now appropriate measures are being taken within the framework of the law. The mistake should not be repeated, - the regional head said, giving a strict warning to those responsible.At the meeting, the district akim and his deputies reported on the work done.The regional akim specifically touched upon the social sphere and instructed the deputy district akim responsible for this area to take specific measures to provide children with additional education.During the question-and-answer session, the residents of the district raised a number of issues and shared their thoughts. In particular, issues related to the social sphere, including education, medicine, and pasture land, were raised.They also asked to modernize the stadium in the district center.In turn, Yerbol Karashukeyev said that the questions raised by the people would not be ignored. A corresponding action plan will be developed based on the above-mentioned recommendations and criticisms.At the end of the meeting, the regional akim instructed to intensify work on introducing new and advanced technologies in agriculture and livestock farming, prioritize the fifth direction of the "Auyl Amanaty" project, widely promote business opening measures among the residents of the district, provide social support to young specialists and youth, and systematically work with entrepreneurs to ensure food security and prevent fuel and liquefied gas shortages.After that, the regional akim personally received citizens and listened to their problems.It should be noted that in 2024, akims of all levels of Zhambyl region held 759 meetings with the population. Of the 2,754 issues raised, 2,514 were implemented and 240 were brought under control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/929251

Akim of Zhambyl region Yerbol Karashukeyev paid a working visit to Korday district.The head of the region inspected the activities of the Korday checkpoint and got acquainted with the results of work on the introduction of digital services.Automated turnstiles allowed to eliminate queues and reduce the time for checking documents.After the modernization, the throughput of the checkpoint increased from 1 thousand to 2.5 thousand vehicles and from 6 thousand to 23,000 people per day.The head of the region instructed to pay special attention to improving the infrastructure of the checkpoint and developing the transport and logistics potential of the region.Yerbol Karashukeyev also got acquainted with the implementation of the housing policy.In the village of Korday, 144 apartments were purchased for socially vulnerable citizens in need for a total of 2.1 billion tenge. Yerbol Karashukeyev visited the shelters and gave a number of instructions on the development of housing construction.The regional akim visited the new building of the district police department, which was put into operation last year.The building is equipped with all the modern equipment necessary for receiving citizens, and favorable conditions have been created for the effective work of employees.During the visit, the regional head emphasized the importance of improving measures to combat crime, prevent crime, and maintain public order.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/929252

Astana, January 30, 2025 – A regular meeting of the Public Council was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the chairmanship of Aigul Kuspan, Chairperson of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.In accordance with the approved agenda, the meeting heard a report by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alibek Bakayev on the work of the Ministry in 2024. He noted that the main task of the department is to promote foreign policy and foreign economic priorities and protect the national interests of Kazakhstan on the world stage.A. Bakayev paid special attention to economic diplomacy and state policy on attracting investments. Last year, Kazakhstan attracted direct investments in the amount of 15.7 billion US dollars. Our country accounts for 63 percent of all attracted investments in Central Asia.Active work continues to improve the status of the Kazakhstani passport, and our country took 51st place in the "Global Passport Power Rank 2025" rating, the Deputy Minister noted.The event heard reports from members of the Public Council on the results of public monitoring of the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its institutions abroad based on applications from citizens.Azamat Aubekov, Director of the Department of Consular Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made a report on this issue. He noted that the main task of the consular service is to protect the rights, freedoms and interests of Kazakhstanis abroad. 99.9% of about 100 thousand applications received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan on consular issues were satisfied. In addition, as part of the implementation of the concept of "A State that Listens to the Voice of the People", 95 foreign institutions of our country have been connected to the "e-Otinish" system.During the meeting, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Amendments and Additions to the Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Diplomatic Service was also discussed. Reports on this issue were heard from the directors of the Legal Service and International Law Departments.The meeting participants approved the Public Council's plan for 2025.At the end of the meeting, public activists provided practical suggestions on various areas of the Ministry's work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/929249

A regular meeting of the Interdepartmental State Commission for the Prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations was held at the Ministry of Emergency Situations under the chairmanship of Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Kegen Tursynbayev.The meeting was held in a videoconference format with the participation of representatives of central state bodies, deputy akims of regions, Astana, Almaty and Shymkent cities, as well as heads of territorial Emergency Situations Departments, heads and officials of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.During the meeting, the issues of the readiness of central and local executive bodies for the flood-prone period, the condition of supporting hydraulic structures and measures taken for their safe use, and the introduction of an urgent mass notification system (MassAlert) for the population via mobile devices throughout the republic were discussed.The Vice Ministers of Ecology and Natural Resources, Water Resources and Irrigation, Emergency Situations, Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry spoke on these issues. The deputy akims of a number of regions of the country were also heard."It is necessary to keep special control over the issues of ensuring the safety of hydrotechnical structures and the preparedness of the regions for floods. It is also necessary to ensure the implementation of a set of organizational and practical measures aimed at the full functioning of the MassAlert system in all regions of the country not only during earthquakes, but also during the threat or occurrence of all large-scale emergencies," concluded Vice Minister Kegen Tursynbayev.Following the results of the meeting, Vice Minister Kegen Tursynbayev instructed the interested state bodies and organizations to take measures to implement the proposed measures aimed at increasing the safety of the population and the preparedness of state bodies to prevent and eliminate flood phenomena. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928625

Deputy of the Senate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sergey Ershov visited the Strategic Planning and Operational Management Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and got acquainted with the progress of preparations for the flood period and the work of the Emergency Situations. Information system "Forecasting and Modeling of Floods". As part of the visit, Sergey Ershov attended a working meeting organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations with the participation of representatives of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Digital. Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, as well as "Kazhydromet". Opening the meeting, Vice Minister of Emergency Situations Batyrbek Abdishev introduced the deputy to the work of the updated control center and the Emergency Situations monitoring system. Then. , Specialists of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry demonstrated the functionality of the information system for forecasting and modeling of floods "Taskyn", aimed at effective forecasting and flood risk management. The information system "Taskyn" is designed to automate forecasting processes. water entering the reservoir and the flow of spring rivers, as well as modeling of flood zones using the digital forecast of the hydrograph and planned water discharge from reservoirs. At the end of the visit, Sergey Ershov noted the importance of further improving information systems and made a number of proposals. increasing the effectiveness of preparatory work for the flood period.< br> Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/928818

The meeting was attended by pupils and teachers from six preschool organizations who presented various projects related to ecology.The aim of the seminar was to identify environmental problems in the environment and ways to solve them, as well as to increase children's interest in local history.During the meeting, educators and children presented their projects on the topics "Little Ecologist", "Green Economy - Integrated Education", "Harms of Polyethylene Bags". In addition, an "Eco World" master class was held and a dialogue platform was organized called "What if you were the Minister of Nature Protection?".- The "Clean Kazakhstan" campaign is an important and widely supported initiative aimed at protecting the environment. Today, environmental education for children in preschool educational institutions is a socially significant direction in the educational process. It is of particular importance to familiarize a child with nature in preschool. After all, a person's health, intelligence and consciousness, attitude to labor and the external environment are formed up to the age of seven. Therefore, it is very useful to hold such events frequently. Such events have been continuing since last year. Last year, 27 regional, 208 city and district meetings were held in this direction for preschool organizations, - said the head of the regional education department Marat Abuov.Perizat Kalybekovna, a teacher-educator of the Nurshuak kindergarten in the Akkystau village of the Isatay district, teaches children how to properly sort garbage.— I teach children how to sort plastic, glass bottles, polyethylene bags and food waste into garbage cans through a game. Since they do not recognize letters, I use cards with pictures to show the method. Now I often hear from parents that children sort garbage when they go home and teach themselves how to do it, - says the mentor.It should be noted that this seminar was organized by the methodological center of the regional education department. More than 35 thousand children are brought up in 337 preschool organizations in the region. Among them, there are 151 state, 86 private and 100 centers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/atyrau/press/news/details/928663

A meeting between the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Shakkaliev and the Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade of Iran, Head of the Trade Development Organization Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi was held in Almaty. The meeting discussed the issue of increasing mutual trade turnover between the two countries."We see an opportunity to increase trade turnover with Iran to $3 billion. We are ready to offer more than 60 commodity items, including grain, sunflower oil, meat products and other goods worth $162 million, for delivery to the Iranian market," Minister Arman Shakkaliev noted. He noted that Kazakhstan is actively implementing the agreements reached by the heads of the two states. Iran is one of Kazakhstan's key partners in the Middle East.The upcoming trade and economic mission to strengthen trade relations between the two countries, as well as the business forum planned for February 2025 in Tehran, will play an important role. The mission aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the countries, establish direct contacts between Kazakhstani producers and Iranian buyers, and expand Kazakhstan's export potential. In addition, it will contribute to the development of trade and economic partnership, opening up new opportunities for business between the two countries.According to the results of 11 months of 2024, the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Iran amounted to 296 million US dollars, which is 8.1% more than in the same period last year. The volume of exports from Kazakhstan to Iran increased by 29.1% and amounted to 100.6 million US dollars.The main goods supplied from Kazakhstan to Iran are barley, wheat, rapeseed, sunflower oil, corn, as well as lamb, goat and beef.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/929264

Today, the Minister of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kanat Sharlapayev held a meeting with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA and the Japan Organization for Metallurgical and Energy Security JOGMEC.The meeting was held. was held to discuss opportunities for further cooperation in the field of important minerals JICA is a state organization that plans and implements technical assistance programs for developing countries. It helps partner countries solve various socio-economic problems, including energy conservation issuesSince 2011, Kazakhstan has been cooperating with JICA in the field of energy conservation and energy efficiency. The organization supported the Ministry of Industry and Construction in developing and implementing energy conservation policies, as well as in creating a system for monitoring and controlling energy efficiency. Based on the experience of Japan, the main instrument of energy conservation policy - the State Energy Register (SER) - was created in Kazakhstan.The Japanese Metallurgical and Energy Security Organization JOGMEC combines the functions of the former Japan National Oil Corporation. and the former Japan Metals and Mining Agency.In August 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Construction signed a memorandum of cooperation with JOGMEC to develop cooperation in the fields of geological exploration, mineral extraction and processing. > Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/929263

Appropriate measures are being taken to maintain food prices in the Abay district. An agricultural fair was held in Karaul today.A kilogram of potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and onions was sold at 120 tenge at the fair, which is 2-3 times cheaper than the market price.In addition, it was possible to buy beef for 2200 tenge, an egg for 50, and 25 kilograms of feed (bran) for 1100 tenge.Borodulikha honey, various types of fish, dairy products, and chicken were also on display.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/929250

An operational control center has been opened in Stepnogorsk. The new facility will provide monitoring of public order and traffic using 324 video surveillance cameras.The introduction of innovative technologies into the daily activities of territorial police departments in the Akmola region continues. The implementation of the principle of "law and order" has become a key task for the regional police department, and a prompt response to minor offenses is a key indicator of the effectiveness of police services.As part of the "Year of Prevention" announced by the Minister of Internal Affairs, an important and long-awaited event took place in Stepnogorsk for police officers and residents of the mono-city.In order to ensure law and order and organize round-the-clock monitoring of the operational situation, a modern operational control center began operating in the city on January 31.The opening ceremony was attended by the head of the police department, Nursultan Mukashev, representatives of local executive bodies, personnel and veterans of internal affairs bodies.The new facility will provide monitoring of public order and traffic using 324 video surveillance cameras. The center's emergency room employs 26 employees, including operators of the "102" hotline, video surveillance inspectors, instructors, and KKBT inspectors.The center has 324 video surveillance cameras, including 139 cameras installed on the streets of Stepnogorsk and 9 cameras installed in nearby settlements: the villages of Aksu and Karabulak. In addition, 176 "cloud video surveillance" cameras have been connected to the traffic police system, which provide online monitoring of the entrances and courtyards of apartment buildings. In the future, the center will be connected to video surveillance cameras in secondary schools and colleges in the city. It should be noted that the implementation of digital projects and the use of new technological equipment, especially video surveillance systems, within the framework of fulfilling the instructions of the Head of State and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, will allow preventing violations and promptly solving crimes, thereby ensuring the safety of the population. Currently, three full-fledged traffic police stations operate in the region: in the regional center, Kokshetau, as well as in the large cities of Schuchinsk and Stepnogorsk. Last year, more than 270 crimes were solved in the region with the help of traffic police stations, and more than 49 thousand violations were prevented.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/928934

Aigul Akhmedzhanova, Chairman of the Board of the National Agrarian Scientific and Educational Center, got acquainted with the work of Shakarim University. During the visit, the main issues of the development of agricultural science and education were discussed with the teaching staff.Another main goal of the meeting was to create a technopark aimed at processing livestock products in the future. The favorable climate and developed livestock infrastructure in the Abay region emphasize the relevance of these initiatives."The university has a rich history in training qualified specialists for the agricultural sector. We are confident that the creation of a technopark will significantly improve the quality and volume of local product processing," the head of the National Agrarian Scientific and Educational Center noted.The university leadership expressed its intention to deepen cooperation and intensify joint work on the development of the agricultural direction.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/929108

This year, the forum is dedicated to the transformation of industry under the influence of artificial intelligence and its key role in increasing the efficiency, safety and sustainability of production processes.The forum hosted a plenary session of the Prime Ministers of the EAEU countries, which was attended by the heads of governments of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iran, as well as the leadership of the Eurasian Economic Commission.The Digital Almaty 2025 forum will focus on Industrial AI and its impact not only on industry, but also on other key sectors of medicine, education, and the creative industry. This year, special attention was paid to the topics of sustainable development (ESG), cybersecurity, the financial sector, and the introduction of AI in medicine and biotechnology. For the first time, the forum hosted a drone football championship that combines technology and sports, as well as an interactive robot park showcasing cutting-edge developments.The event will bring together 220 companies, including leaders in the mining, metallurgy and oil and gas sectors, startups in artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech and medtech. The forum brought together leading experts from around the world, such as Richard Stirling (ces Oxford Insights), Kaan Terzioglu (CEO of VEON Group), Toju Duke (founder of Bedrock ai), Yoram Weingaard (CEO Dealroom), and others.During the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiev, noted that artificial intelligence is already changing the global economy and that Kazakhstan aspires to be among the leaders. “For this, it is important not only to introduce technologies, but also to create an ecosystem — training personnel, attracting investments, and developing infrastructure. Such forums will help to unite the efforts of the state, business and science, creating a platform for productive dialogue and joint initiatives.The Minister announced that it is planned to train 1 million citizens in AI by 2030 within the framework of the national program. This includes 500 thousand schoolchildren, 300 thousand students, as well as 90 thousand civil servants within the framework of the AI ​​Kyzmet Bootcamp program. Also, the International Center Alem.AI will be opened, which will combine educational programs, support for startups, laboratories of leading global companies, as well as developments in the field of AI for public administration.To ensure access to modern knowledge in the field of AI, it is planned to develop the AI ​​Movement and LMS educational platforms, as well as launch the AI ​​Olymp Republican Olympiad among students. These initiatives will allow creating a professional community ready to work with advanced technologies.The Minister also noted that it is necessary to develop digital infrastructure to implement ambitious goals in the field of artificial intelligence. Kazakhstan plans to provide computing power for the introduction of AI. This will serve as the basis for the creation of national language models, including KazLLM, and will also allow the development of AI agents for state bodies. The national platform will ensure secure and confidential work with data in the closed loop of state structures.Institutional support is also an important direction. It is planned to adopt a draft law on AI regulation in 2025, as well as develop a national strategy for AI development - a key document that will define priorities, goals and objectives in this area. The forum will conclude the results of the Astana Hub AI Movement initiative, the republican stage of the FIRST Tech Challenge will be held, where 24 best school teams will compete for the Digital Ministry Cup. One of the main events will be the Industrial AI Battle - a competition of startups in the field of AI and digital transformation, with a prize fund of $ 60,000 and grants from forum partners.The traditional Startup Alley will present 80 international innovative projects that will allow thousands of guests, including investors, to get acquainted with new ideas. In the "IndustryX" zone, Kazakhstani technology companies will present successful cases of AI implementation in industrial enterprises. During the panel discussion, leading subsoil users and technoparks from the USA, Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, and Iran will talk about the use of artificial intelligence in production processes.More than 40,000 people are expected to participate in the two-day digital event.The organizers of Digital Almaty 2025 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 City Administration, and the Independent Cluster Fund "Innovative Technologies Park". Press service of the Central Institute of Industrial Development and Technology of the Republic of Kazakhstan Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/928802

At the Digital Almaty 2025 forum, the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiev, presented the Alem.AI International Center for Artificial Intelligence.The forum brought together the heads of governments of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Iran, and the leadership of the Eurasian Economic Commission.The creation of the center is an initiative outlined in the Address of the President of Kazakhstan, and in his speech, the Head of State noted that Kazakhstan should be a country where artificial intelligence is widely used and digital technologies are developed.Alem.AI will be the main platform for research, startups, and international cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. According to Zhaslan Madiev, the center will increase the export of Kazakhstani AI solutions to $5 billion by 2029, as well as launch a new wave of technological and economic growth and turn Astana into a major intellectual center in Central Asia.Alem.AI will become a catalyst for the development of the AI ​​ecosystem, attracting 10,000 talents in various fields, training 1,000 AI specialists, launching 100 AI startups and implementing 10 scientific research projects in the field of artificial intelligence. The center will create new jobs, attract international companies and become a driver of digital transformation in management. The project will also have a significant social impact - it will improve the quality of life through access to advanced technologies and educational opportunities, and training qualified specialists will help eliminate the shortage of personnel in the field of artificial intelligence.The Ministry of Digital Development is negotiating with Telegram, TOP, Tether, inDrive, Google and other global technology companies to locate their offices in the Alem.AI center. These companies are engaged in the development of AI solutions, scientific research and the creation of new innovative products. The Astana Hub infrastructure is home to such international giants as Telegram, Playrix, TikTok, enrive, EPAM, Glovo, DAMUMED, Presight.ai and others. The opening of the center is scheduled for the fall of 2025, its area is 20,000 m2, and it will be located in the EXPO ecosystem.Alem.AI will be a key element in the development of the AI ​​industry in Kazakhstan, supporting research, the development of advanced AI products and attracting investments in the field of artificial intelligence. Kazakhstan is taking steps to become a leading player in the global AI market, creating not only infrastructure, but also a full-fledged ecosystem for technological breakthroughs.Press service of the Central Institute of Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/928980

The Digital Almaty-2025 Technology Forum showcases innovative projects from leading domestic startups at the Startup Platform. Participation in such events paves the way for startups to scale, attract investments, and enter the international market.The Startup Platform provides young companies with the opportunity to present their ideas to thousands of participants, including investors, experts, and business representatives. Among the participants in the Startup Platform are residents of Astana Hub, a leading startup in Central Asia, including Higgsfield.ai, which has attracted $16 million in investment from American funds, entered the top 25 startups in the world according to Google, and has more than 2 million users; the Grand Mobile gaming studio, founded in 2022, has already gathered an audience of 60 million players, and its revenue for 2024 amounted to $20 million, 60% of which came from international markets; Working in the EDTECH sector, CodiPlay has covered more than 600 schools in different countries, including South Korea and the UK, in three years and recently raised $9 million at a valuation of $100 million. "Participation in forums like Digital Almaty opens up a unique opportunity for startups to scale and grow. For us, this is not only a platform to present our projects, but also a place to establish strategic partnerships, attract investments and exchange experiences with industry leaders. We regularly participate in startup arenas of major events, including the largest IT forum in Central Asia - Digital Bridge, and see how such platforms contribute to the development of innovations and technological entrepreneurship. Such forums play an important role in the development of the IT ecosystem of Kazakhstan, creating conditions for an innovative breakthrough and international cooperation," said Bolat Sultankulov, head of Arlan Biotech.The Arlan Biotech project will change the process of drug development using generative AI. It allows creating accurate sequences of antibodies in minutes, reducing the costs of pharmaceutical companies in the $150-200 billion market. The startup was founded by experts in the field of biomedicine, machine learning and biotechnology and was endorsed by the already famous venture capitalist Tim Draper, thus becoming the best among Kazakhstani startups. Now Arlan Biotech is participating in the famous reality show Meet the Drapers for a $1 million prize.BEKSAR offers a universal business automation platform, ITMLab develops innovative technologies for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities, Qala AI implements AI solutions for the sustainable development of cities, and Aurma.kz facilitates access to medical goods across Kazakhstan. Also among the participants is the Qazaq Dinosaur War gaming startup, which uses modern technologies to promote Kazakh heritage.Recall that from January 31 to February 1, the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum will be 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". Press service of the Central Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929058

The first integration of trusted third party segments of the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was demonstrated at the annual Digital Almaty 2025 forum. The technology aims to provide secure and legitimate interstate verification of electronic signatures.Trusted Third Party of the Republic of Kazakhstan (TTP RK) is an information system confirming authenticity of electronic signatures, including foreign ones, on Kazakhstan territory. It is the TTP that ensures the authenticity of a digital signature (DS) during cross-border electronic interaction between the information systems of the participating countries.The introduction of cross-border DS will help to significantly reduce the cost of paperwork and the time required to sign and confirm international transactions. The technology is also expected to increase trust in electronic and international transactions, which in turn will contribute to the further development of the economies of the EAEU countries.During the demonstration, the operators from the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and the Russian Federation reported on the readiness of the national segments of the trusted third party for commercial operation and interstate testing.During the integration demonstration, the Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission, Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, noted that the technology of mutual recognition of electronic signatures within the EAEU would help speed up business processes, simplify the flow of documents and improve the security of transactions between the countries of the Union.The development of digital technologies will remain a priority in the coming years, and further expansion of the use of DS will have a significant impact on strengthening international trade and economic ties. For more information, please contact:PR Department of NITEC JSCZhainagul Seidakhmetova+7 778 602 26 26press@nitec.kz;www.nitec.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929112

Earlier, National Information Technologies JSC (NITEC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) signed a cooperation agreement as part of the GovStack project, which aims to develop e-government in the CIS countries. As part of the Digital Almaty 2025 Forum, the originals of the signed agreements were exchanged. Also at the forum, an agreement was signed between NITEC and the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) to provide a grant for the implementation of the GovStack project.GovStack is an international initiative launched in 2020 by the ITU, Estonia, Germany and the Digital Impact Alliance with the support of the United Nations. The project focuses on accelerating digital transformation in countries around the world and brings together experts from the private sector, civil society and government.The GovStack project aims to assist stakeholders in the CIS region (governments and institutions) to build capacity, develop and implement digital services using the GovStack approach, tools and resources, as well as the expertise and experience of the programme partners.Under the project, each participating country shares best practices to develop e-government and improve public services. NITEC will share its experience in building e-government, developing reference architectures, reengineering business processes and transforming public services to a proactive format. «We are grateful for the trust and realize how important and ambitious this project is. Working with such international partners is not only a great responsibility, but also a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of e–government in Kazakhstan and other CIS countries. We will make every effort to make the GovStack project a success», said Bayan Konirbayev, Chairman of the Board, NITEC.It is important to note that NITEC's contribution was made possible thanks to the grant funding provided by the Eurasian Development Bank under the agreement signed between NITEC and EDB. This underlines the importance of the project and its contribution to the development of effective solutions that support national digital transformation. For more information, please contact:PR Department of NITEC JSCZhainagul Seidakhmetova+7 778 602 26 26press@nitec.kz;www.nitec.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929156

"AI and humans: threat or benefit?" - this question was asked by leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence at a panel session held at the Digital Almaty-2025 forum, where they discussed the main issues of ethics, security, and regulation of AI.Experts considered important aspects of the transparency and security of the use of AI in Kazakhstan, control over its use, and international practices aimed at maintaining ethical standards. During the discussion, both the advantages and potential risks of artificial intelligence were discussed.According to the speakers, along with the spread of artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan, the risk of violating the confidentiality of personal data is also increasing. This causes significant harm to both individual users and the state as a whole. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2024, Kazakhstanis lost 45 billion tenge due to online fraud, and in 98% of cases they voluntarily gave their personal data to fraudsters."Cybercrime is growing rapidly not only in Kazakhstan, but also around the world. If we are not prepared for new threats, artificial intelligence will also provide criminals with significant opportunities. Fraudsters are already using deepfake technologies to fake video and audio recordings, which poses a significant threat to information security. It is important to think about deanonymization on the Internet, because everyone must be responsible for the data they distribute," said Saken Sarsenov, Vice Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The session participants included experts from various countries, including Toju Duke (Great Britain), founder and CEO of Bedrock AI and Diverse AI. He not only manages successful AI companies, but also actively promotes ethical standards in the development of artificial intelligence. In his book "Building Responsible AI Algorithms", he proposed a framework for transparency, fairness, confidentiality and trust in AI algorithms."Artificial intelligence is developing rapidly and offers many advantages, but only until it is equally accessible to society. The main areas of its application include combating hunger and improving healthcare, responding to crisis situations, increasing security, and supporting people with disabilities. However, it also poses significant risks, such as social inequality, privacy violations, algorithmic bias, and even threats to national security. Therefore, in order for the technology to benefit society as a whole, it is important to develop a responsible approach to the use of artificial intelligence, develop mechanisms for transparency, accountability and compliance with ethical standards," Toju Duke noted.The discussion was also attended by Dauren Makenov, Head of Flowsell.me, Alexander Krainov, Head of Yandex Machine Intelligence Lab, Ivan Kononov, Technical Director of Kscooters, and Damir Zharimbetov, Director of TargetAI Limited. The session was moderated by Igor Rogov, Chairman of the Human Rights Commission under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The speakers emphasized the need to introduce clear principles of regulation for the safe and effective development of AI, including data processing control, protection from manipulation, and reduction of negative impact on energy resources. It is also important to ensure the fairness of algorithms, eliminate discriminatory mechanisms, and develop reliable systems for testing AI before mass introduction.The speakers raised such important topics as training specialists to work with AI and the impact of technology on culture, media, and communications. In addition, the speakers discussed the changing labor market: will AI threaten traditional employment or become a tool that complements human efforts? The importance of maintaining a balance between automation and the human component was noted.Recall that from January 31 to February 1, the Digital Almaty-2025 International Forum will be 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". Press service of the Central Information and Communication Technology Development Agency of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/929202