In Kazakhstan, the problem of 32 emergency and 71 three-shift schools has been resolved in two years, and the shortage of student places in 200 schools across the country has been eliminated. This was facilitated by a record number of schools commissioned during this time - 422 schools with half a million student places were built.Currently, there are about 8,000 secondary education organizations in the country. Over the past 10 years, the number of students has increased by more than 1 million children, reaching 3.9 million.In order to solve the problem of the shortage of student places, three-shift education and emergency schools, as well as to reduce the difference in the quality of educational infrastructure between cities and villages, a number of initiatives are being actively implemented in the country to build and renovate schools.“The construction of schools is being carried out within the framework of the national project “Comfortable School”, at the expense of the republican and local budgets, through the Fund for Financial Support of Educational Infrastructure and at the expense of private investors. This year, about 200 schools with 300 thousand places will be built in the country. These measures will allow us to completely eliminate the shortage of student places by 2026,” says Roza Sembayeva, Director of the Infrastructure Development Department.In order to improve the infrastructure of secondary education institutions, 464 schools underwent major repairs in 2023-2024. In the spring of 2024, 35 facilities damaged by floods were restored. 2,039 schools were equipped with 3,130 modern subject classrooms (robotics, chemistry, biology, physics, STEM).It should be noted that the state is taking comprehensive measures to open new student places and create comfortable conditions for children. This will not only develop the educational infrastructure in all regions of the country, but also increase children's access to quality education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/929525

350 residents of Karkaraly district competed in skating and skiing, tubing and tug-of-war competitions.The “Winter Holiday” was attended by schoolchildren, students of the Youth Sports School and adult athletes from the villages of Karkaraly, as well as Nurken, Appaz, Taldy (Kasym), Saryobaly, Bakty, Zhanatogan, Tomar, Akzhol, Koktas, Akbai-Kyzylbay, Akterek and Borlybulak.In each competition, participants were divided into eight age categories - from the youngest to the oldest. In addition, women's and men's teams were evaluated separately. The tubing competition was held in the “Fun Start” format - team members had to skate as many times as possible within a certain time.– These competitions are held annually. Participants come from all over the district. Every year, students take part in this winter holiday with pleasure. This year, we prepared useful gifts for the winners: lamps, thermoses, kettles. The champions were also awarded medals and cups, - said Erbol Iksanov, head of the Karkaraly district department of physical education and sports.The winners were selected in each age category. Participants received prizes in both team and individual competitions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/928883

Akim of the Karaganda region Yermaganbet Bolekpayev held a regular reception of residents on personal issues. Visitors came not only with personal matters. Issues in the housing and communal services and medical rehabilitation sectors were also considered.In particular, the state of heat supply in the Shahan village was discussed. The central boiler house is operating stably, 114 multi-storey buildings and social facilities are heated from heat sources. The temperature schedule is normal. But central heating stations need to be built. This will allow the private sector to be heated.The project has been developed, but funding from the republican budget has not yet been approved. Akim of the city of Shakhtinsk Murat Kydyrganbekov reported that the budget application is being considered by the Ministry of Energy.Ermaganbet Bolekpayev said that the regional administration is interested in resolving the situation in favor of the residents and is working on this issue.Bikesh Satymbayeva from Karaganda applied for a reception on behalf of the residents of G. Potanin Street. They are concerned about the fate of neglected water and sewer networks. The city mayor Meiram Kozhukhov said that they should be brought into balance soon. Then it is necessary to check the condition of communications. Repair work may be required on the pipes laid under the road, so the asphalt paving of the street, which residents have been asking for, has been postponed for now. In addition, residents paid attention to garbage collection.Ermaganbet Bolekpayev instructed the district akim to hold a meeting and explain how all these issues will be resolved.In addition, the issue of medical rehabilitation of people with disabilities was raised at a personal reception of the regional akim. A resident of Abay, Karlygash Zhumagalieva, contacted the rehabilitation center in Karkaraly. She says that people in need of medical care can take such courses twice a year. Ermaganbet Bolekpayev sent the head of the employment coordination and social programs department to Karkaraly to study the work of the rehabilitation center there. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/929376

🔹February 3-9 – International Boxing Tournament Boxam Elite Tournament13 boxers from the national team will perform.📌Venue: Alicante, Spain.🔹February 3-9 – Para Biathlon World Championship7 domestic para athletes will participate in the global competition.📌Venue: Pokljuka, Slovenia.🔹February 5-9 – National Championship in Sports and Combat Sambo among YouthMore than 100 athletes from 15 regions will participate in the competition.📌Venue: Turkestan🤺 February 6-8 – Fencing World Cup (epee, men)9 athletes from the Kazakhstan national team will compete in this competition.📌Venue: Heidenheim, Germany.🔹February 6-13 – Para Athletics World Grand Prix series3 para-athletes from the national team will compete.📌Venue: UAE, Dubai.⛸️February 7-9 – Short Track World Tour Stage4 of our athletes will participate in the competition.📌Venue: Netherlands, Tilburg.🤺 February 7-9 – Fencing World Cup (epee, women)Three of our compatriots will compete for the prize.📌Venue: Spain, Barcelona.🤺 February 7-9 – Fencing Grand Prix Tournament3 of our compatriots will perform in the competition.📌Venue: Italy, Turin.🚵‍♂️ February 7-16 – Asian Road Cycling Championship15 athletes will defend the honor of the country at the Yellow Continent Games.📌Venue: Thailand, Phitsanulok.🏹 February 8-15 – World Shooting Championship Qualification RoundAbout 28 athletes from 7 countries (Kazakhstan, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Russia, Pakistan) will participate in the competition.📌Venue: Islamabad, Pakistan.🏹 February 9-22 – Asian Shooting Cup16 athletes from the national team will compete.📌Venue: Bangkok, Thailand.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/929360

Today, the "Center for Spirituality" was opened in the Zhalagash district with the participation of the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev. The festive event was attended by the heads of law enforcement agencies of the region, artists and public figures, and residents of the district.The ceremony was opened with a dedication by the three-time "Golden Dombra" winner Mukhtar Niyazov. The head of the region congratulated the public on the commissioning of the new facility."Today, we have gathered to present a number of facilities in the Zhalagash district, which is a land of harmony, rice, prosperity, and unity. The Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly said, "The spiritual development of our country is directly related to the national spirit. Therefore, in order for the spirit of our citizens to always be high, we need to pay special attention to our culture and spirituality."Last year was declared the "Year of Spirituality" in our region, and we implemented large-scale projects along with cultural and mass events. The "Year of Spirituality" in the Syr region was fruitful. "Anaga Tagzym", "Otbasy Ortalyglyk", a multifunctional 1000-seat "Art Center" were built, a symphony orchestra, an inclusive theater, a youth theater, modern dance and choir groups were formed. The main brand of cheese culture - the "Zhyraul Uyi" of representatives of the Zhyraul tradition - was opened. The "Table Tennis" center together with the "Samruk Kazyna Trust" fund, and the "Student Palace" were built and donated to the benefit of the country with the sponsorship of the "KazMunayGas" company. This year, work in this direction will continue, and large construction facilities will be put into operation. We believe that "Spiritual Centers" will become a spiritual and cultural haven in the formation of a competitive nation that responds to the challenges of a new era full of unprecedented changes. I congratulate you all once again on the opening of the new facility! May the "Spiritual Center - the Place of Unity" replenish the spiritual treasures of our country and bring joy to the public. May our national values ​​​​be glorified, and the honor of our independent country always be high!" – said the head of the region.The Honored Citizen of Zhalagash District Omirbek Shamenov delivered a speech at the meeting and congratulated the gathered public. The Chairman of the District Veterans Council Sadyk Aliyev gave a blessing. Veterans and employees of the contractor who contributed to the prosperity of the district were awarded.It should be noted that since last year, "Spiritual Centers" worth 11 billion. 500 million tenge have been built and put into operation in all 7 districts, including a wedding hall, library, museum, archive, youth palace, veterans' and mothers' homes.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/929357

The regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev met with the public during his working trip to the Zhalagash district and personally received residents together with the heads of law enforcement agencies.65 citizens came to the personal reception held in the building of the Student House and the Art School. They raised issues such as gas, street repairs, construction of sports playgrounds, modernization of the clinic's sewage system, employment, expansion of their profession, and others.The head of the region said that industry experts would carefully study the issues and make decisions based on their legality, and gave specific instructions to the heads of the responsible departments. Each of the issues raised would be thoroughly studied and analyzed in detail. Then a decision will be made within the framework of the law.A resident of the village who came to the personal reception raised the issue of supplying natural gas to the village of Karaketken and the settlement of Daldabay. The regional akim said that project and estimate documents for gasification of the mentioned settlements have been developed, and the contractor and technical supervision organizations have been identified.A resident of the village, who received a loan in 2023 through the "Auyl Amanaty" program and opened a greenhouse, asked for help in expanding his business. He was explained about the opportunities for obtaining a preferential loan under the program.Residents come to the reception of the heads of law enforcement agencies mainly to find out how the issues that concern them can be resolved legally. At today's meeting, they received comprehensive answers to all their questions and expert advice.Such receptions, which have become a tradition, will be organized in other districts of the region in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/929358

With the participation of the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev, a medical clinic built under the national project "Modernization of Rural Healthcare" was opened in the village of "Karaketken" of the Zhalagash district. The ceremony was attended by heads of law enforcement agencies in the region, veterans of the medical field, public figures and villagers.The regional head congratulated the audience and touched upon innovations in the socio-economic development of the region, construction and healthcare."At the expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State, I reported on the results of the socio-economic development of the region. Our President Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly gave a positive assessment of the work done in the region. We still have many projects to implement. We will continue our work in this direction.The regional healthcare budget reached 129 billion. 448 million. tenge. Within the framework of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare", 28 medical facilities have been built in all districts. Two medical clinics in the villages of Yeset Batyr and Myrzabay Akhun of the Zhalagash district will open in 2023 and are now serving the country.Let the new building, which is being handed over to the country today, pave the way for further improving the quality of primary medical care! May our doctors serve the country faithfully and be grateful to the people! May our sovereign country be proud, and may our independence be long-lasting!" - said Nurlybek Mashbekuly.The meeting was blessed by Turganbay Makhanov, a veteran of the medical field, Honored Citizen of the Kyzylorda region, holder of the "Kurmet" and "Parasat" orders. Veterans who worked tirelessly for the socio-economic development of the district and the builders who built the hospital were awarded.It should be noted that last year a new "Blood Center" was opened in Kyzylorda and is currently serving the country. Rural hospitals were put into operation in the village of "Tomenaryk" of the Zhanakorgan district and in the village of "Seksaul" of the Aral district. In order to protect the lives of mothers and children, a new MRI machine was put into operation on the basis of the multidisciplinary regional hospital, and a 70-bed perinatal department was opened.A 300-bed multidisciplinary hospital with a clinic and an oncology department is being built in the regional center. In addition, additional buildings will be built near 4 multidisciplinary district central hospitals as part of the national project.Last year, major repairs were carried out on 8 medical facilities. This year, the heating system of 6 facilities will be replaced with gas. The level of coverage with medical equipment has reached 87.1 percent. Over the past 2 years, 245 new ambulances have been delivered to healthcare institutions in all settlements of the region, 11 of which were delivered to the Zhalagash district. Thus, the issue of providing villages with ambulances has been completely resolved.The "For the People of Kazakhstan" Fund, established at the initiative of the Head of State, has allocated more than 4 billion tenge for the development of the region's healthcare sector. With this money, "Kamkorlyk" rehabilitation centers were opened in the Aral and Zhanakorgan districts and the city of Kyzylorda. A mobile medical complex for screening is being purchased and is being examined by villagers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/929356

Dear mass media workers!I sincerely congratulate you on the National Press Day!The press has always played an important role in the development of society, the formation of public opinion and the strengthening of spiritual values. In particular, periodicals have been a reliable source of information for decades, performing an educational function and taking a special place in providing people with the right direction in a rapidly changing world.Your daily work is not just about disseminating news, but also a great responsibility to society. Through you, citizens are informed about important events in our region and country, and understand the processes of socio-economic development. You are not limited to just disseminating information, but also encourage the people, raise topical issues, and draw society's attention to important problems.Your loyalty to your profession, striving for justice and truth make you true masters of speech. We highly appreciate your hard work and professional skills!I wish you good health, prosperity, creative success, and loyal readers! May your words always be valuable, and your work be in demand and appreciated!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929353

✔️Systematic work is being carried out in the Turkestan region to develop the education sector and turn the city of Turkestan into the center of the Turkic world. In order to discuss ways to continue this work, the regional governor Nuralkhan Kusherov received the Chairman of the Intergovernmental Plenipotentiary Council of the Khoja Akhmet Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Mukhitdin Shimshek, and the rector of the university, Zhanar Temirbekova.The meeting discussed plans to deepen cooperation between the university and the Turkestan regional akimat, as well as the implementation of new projects.✔️Muhitdin Shimshek expressed his proposals on turning Turkestan into a tourism center, building a building for a research center in the field of Turkology in Turkestan, and opening an inclusive education center for people with disabilities. The issue of introducing the experience of the city of Konya, which receives 8 million pilgrims and tourists annually, was also discussed.⤵️Nuralkhan Kusherov called for joint work on launching new projects and training technical specialists within the framework of the "Year of Worker Professions".📌– We know that the Khoja Akhmet Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University has given a positive impetus to the development of Turkestan. Graduates from this educational institution contribute to the development of our country and region. We are not mistaken if we say that we are partners in the development of the region. Today, industrial facilities are being opened in the region through the "Small Industrial Park" project. They need qualified specialists. It is important to open departments at the university that will train workers and specialists needed for industrial facilities in the region and direct grants. We will take into account the proposals made in education, tourism and other areas, and continue to strengthen partnership, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929337

✔️The construction of the Kazakh-Korean Joint University building continues in Turkestan. This initiative was taken in response to the instruction of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to open branches of the world's leading universities in our country to improve the quality of education.✔️Akim of Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov monitored the construction progress and got acquainted with the current state of the facility. He exchanged views with the responsible managers and the head of the contractor company and listened to their reports on the work being done.📌- The building should be completed this year and fully ready for the academic year. Organizational and coordination work will also take some time. Therefore, do not slow down the pace of construction, but carry out it qualitatively and systematically, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov, touring the 18-story building. He instructed to use high-quality building materials.✔️Today, the construction of the building is in full swing. Work on the exterior cladding and installation of windows is underway. The facility is scheduled to be commissioned in August. But it is planned to complete and hand over by May. The number of workers is sufficient, and construction is underway.📌It should be noted that last year, the responsible ministry and the Turkestan regional akimat held negotiations with the leadership of Woosong University of Korea, which has a 70-year history. As a result, an agreement was signed to open a branch of this educational institution in Turkestan. It is planned to train IT and other technical specialists at this higher education institution. The plan also includes training specialists necessary for the development of production and agriculture in a new direction.Press service of the Turkestan regional akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929338

On the first day of February,  the Department of the Chief of the Rear Admiral of the Armed Forces and subordinate military units 23366 and 01785 jointly organized a sports event in the central park of Astana.   The 2.5-kilometer race route, in which 12 teams participated, was divided into three stages. Children skied 200 meters, mothers - 500, and fathers - 1800 meters.   The First Deputy Chief of the Rear Admiral of the Armed Forces - Chief of Staff, Colonel Zangar Omarov, wished the participants of the race good luck.  - Due to the specifics of our service, military personnel always  spend time with their family members  It is not often possible to spend time together. Therefore, today we organized these competitions so that the participants of the competition could strengthen mutual understanding and gather in one place in a friendly atmosphere, - he said. According to the results of the competition, the family of military serviceman Lieutenant Colonel Evgeny Erastov passed the race route the fastest. The second place was taken by the family of Sergeant 3rd Class Damir Kunanbayev, and the sports team of Major Meirbek Atbayev rose to the third step of the podium. The winners and prize-winners of the ski competitions were awarded certificates. In addition, the best reward for the participants was, of course, a good mood. So that the fans who came as fans would not be bored, the organizers provided various competitions in skating, outdoor games and other winter entertainment.   – We would like to thank the rear leadership for the highly organized competition. Here  The children had the opportunity to take part in the test with their parents. Such events are very useful for military personnel to spend time with their families, - said the spouse of the serviceman Elena Erastova.  A tent was set up to warm the participants of the event, and hot tea with sweet buns  and baursak was served.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/929317

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