During his working visit, Nuralkhan Kusherov got acquainted with the development direction of the cattle feedlot for 50 thousand heads being built in the Kozhatogay rural district of the city of Arys. This project is being implemented at the expense of investors and will become one of the largest complexes implemented using the Australian method in the Turkestan region.More specifically, the construction of two large complexes will be launched on the basis of "Turkestan Agro.kz" LLP in the city of Arys - a breeding farm for growing fodder crops using the sprinkler irrigation method and a cattle breeding farm for beef cattle. The construction, feeding and grazing scheme will be developed using the Australian method.The regional akim Nuralkhan Kusherov got acquainted with the complex works together with the city akim Kaisar Mankarayev. The head of the region noted the contribution of the cattle feedlot to the economic development of Arys and expressed confidence that this project will greatly contribute to the development of agriculture in the region.Today, work is underway in the partnership territory. In the first stage of the project, 15 thousand heads will be purchased for the feedlot, another 10 thousand heads this year, and 25 thousand heads in 2026-2027. The partnership is also establishing a 4,710-hectare area near the feedlot to grow fodder crops for livestock using sprinkler irrigation technologies. For this purpose, it is purchasing products from the world-famous agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere.This step will allow the feedlot to be fully supplied with the required amount of feed. All work at the feedlot will be carried out in an automated system.The total cost of the project is 16.2 billion tenge, and about 100 new jobs will be created.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929246

He got acquainted with the work of a number of facilities and met with local residents. The deputy governor of the region Nurbol Turashbekov and the director of the Turkestan branch of RGP "Kazsushar" Kazibek Bedebaev reported on the work done and plans in the field of water resources.✔️ First of all, the minister familiarized himself with the condition of the central collector and drainage canal "Myrzashol" in the Maktaaral district. This facility, located on the border of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, was put into operation in 1930 and is intended for the removal of drainage water from agricultural lands. The total length of the canal is 84.7 km, of which 56.15 km pass through the territory of Kazakhstan (26.85 km in Maktaaral District, 29.30 km in Zhetysai District). Flow capacity - 120 m³/sec. Every year, about 122 million m³ of drainage water is discharged from Kazakhstan into the "Myrzashol" canal. The minister answered the questions of the citizens. The capacity of the reservoir is 2,927 m³/s, the total volume is 5.2 billion m³, the length of the dam is 5 km. The total project volume of water is 3 billion m³. However, due to the weakening of the structures of the Koksarai complex, it is currently impossible to accumulate more than 1.5 billion m³ of water due to the high level of groundwater. In order to solve the problem, a design and estimate document was developed on behalf of the Committee of Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The implementation of the project is planned in three stages.📌 On the same day, the minister visited the Otrar district, where he got acquainted with the work of the cotton processing plant "Altyn Dala Makta". He also met with foreign investor Xu Jie and discussed further plans for the development of the cotton industry in the region. The investor intends to implement a project on growing cotton using water-saving technologies for the sum of 47.6 billion tenge, which will create about 750 new jobs. In addition, the construction of three factories has already started in Otrar district: two cotton processing enterprises and one plant for the production of drip irrigation systems. As part of the creation of a cotton cluster in the special economic zone "Turkestan", the construction of five factories is planned: textile, spinning, dyeing, sewing and PVC-pipe production enterprise. The total amount of investments will be 57 billion tenge, and the number of new jobs will be 2,900.📌 Also, the minister visited the Baidibek district, where he got acquainted with the progress of the construction of the "Baydibek Ata" water reservoir. To date, 40% of the construction work has been completed, and 90% of the construction of the emergency drainage channel has been completed. 60 workers and 30 units of equipment were involved in construction. After completion of the project 9.7 thousand. hectares of irrigated land along the canal will be provided with a stable water supply. The reservoir is being built at the confluence of the Balabogen and Ulkenbogen rivers.📌 Having reviewed the progress of work in the region, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov instructed the district akims and responsible specialists not to slow down the pace of work and set specific tasks.Press service of the akim of Turkestan region✔️The working trip continued at the "Shardara" reservoir in the Shardara district. The minister got acquainted with the technical condition of the facility and met with farmers. The capacity of this reservoir is 5.2 billion m3, and the throughput is 2,927 m3/ sec. The length of the dam is 5 kilometers.📌In addition, the minister was presented with the technical condition of the "Koksaray" water regulation facility, which was put into operation in 2011, and current issues were discussed. The total design water volume of the facility is 3.0 billion m3. The technical condition of the facilities included in the KSR complex has deteriorated. Currently, due to the large amount of runoff, it is not possible to collect more than 1.5 billion m3 of water. In order to solve the problem, a GDS was developed by order of the Water Resources Committee of the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Project implementation in 3 stages is being planned.📌Today, the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurzhan Nurzhigitov visited the Otyrar district on a business trip and inspected the work of the Altyn Dala Makta cotton processing plant. He met with foreign investor Xu Jie and listened to his plans. The investor intends to implement a number of projects in the direction of cotton cultivation and the creation of a cotton-textile cluster in the Turkestan region. He plans to launch a project to grow cotton using water-saving technologies for 47.6 billion tenge and create about 750 new jobs. In addition, the construction of 3 factories has begun in the Otyrar district. Specifically, 2 cotton processing plants and an enterprise for the production of drip irrigation systems will be built. In addition, as part of the cotton cluster creation project, it is planned to build 5 factories in the Turkestan special economic zone. In particular, spinning, fabric, dyeing and finishing, garment factories and an enterprise for the production of PVC pipes will be opened. The total investment volume is 57.0 billion tenge. As a result, 2,900 new jobs will be created.📌The minister also visited the Baidibek district and got acquainted with the construction of the "Baidibek Ata" reservoir. Construction work on the facility is 40% complete, and the emergency discharge channel is 90%. 60 workers and 30 pieces of equipment are working at the beginning of construction. When the project is completed, 9.7 thousand hectares of irrigated land along the canal will be provided with constant running water. The reservoir will be built at the intersection of the Balabogen and Ulken Bogen rivers.📌Having become acquainted with the work being carried out in the region, Nurzhan Nurzhigitov instructed the district akims and heads of responsible sectors not to slow down the pace of work and set specific tasks.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929272

✔️The Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of our country Nurzhan Nurzhigitov got acquainted with the state of water reservoirs in the region during his working visit to the Turkestan region. The Minister discussed the technical condition and current issues of the "Koksaray" water regulator facility with the Governor of the Turkestan region Nuralkhan Kusherov. The planned work on the construction and reconstruction of water management systems and structures was also presented.✔️The total design water volume of the "Koksaray" water regulator is 3.0 billion m3. The technical condition of the facilities included in the KSR complex has decreased. Currently, due to the large amount of runoff, it is not possible to collect more than 1.5 billion cubic meters of water. In order to solve the problem, a GSR was developed by order of the Water Resources Committee of the Ministry of Water Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The project is planned to be implemented in 3 stages.⤵️There are 16 reservoirs in the Turkestan region. The volume of water collected there is 5148 million m3. m3.✔️The construction of the "Baydibek Ata" reservoir is underway. The length of the dam is 1.75 kilometers, the height is 26 meters. The reservoir will collect spring flood waters and send additional water to the "Bogen" reservoir during the irrigation season. The main water source of the "Baydibek Ata" reservoir is the Bogen River. According to hydrological calculations, the average annual flow of the river reaches 165 million cubic meters. That is, it is very important to collect this water and use it for the needs of the population.📌In accordance with the Ministry's Concept for the Development of the Water Resources Management System for 2024-2030, the "Baydibek Ata" and "Boraldai" reservoirs will be built in the Turkestan region. The two facilities will allow supplying an additional 113 million cubic meters of water to the "Bogen" reservoir. Thus, it is planned to solve the problem of running water in the territory of the city of Turkestan.📌Work will continue in the region to increase the volume of irrigated land, increase the efficiency of reservoirs and canals, and introduce water-saving technologies.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/929274

The total area of ​​rivers to be cleaned according to the Roadmap for 2025-2027 is814 kilometersSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929221

Water DictionaryA floodplain is a section of land along a river that is flooded by floodwaters or melted snow. The land in the floodplains of rivers is very fertile. This is very important for livestock farming, as they are a natural fodder base.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/water/press/news/details/929226

At the end of 2024, the economic growth in the Zhetysu region amounted to 114.8%, and the Head of State's task to ensure stable growth at the level of 6% was fulfilled. This was announced today at the akimat meeting chaired by the akim of the Zhetysu region Beibut Isabayev, the press service of the akim of the Zhetysu region reports.As stated at the meeting, the growth in the volume of gross regional product in the region is expected to be at the level of 9-10%. Growth in agriculture - 3.0%, in industry - 3.4%, housing commissioning - 15.2%, construction work increased by 1.5 times, and trade volume increased by 1.2 times. Revenues to the state budget exceeded 313 billion tenge, of which only local revenues amounted to 118 billion tenge.At the meeting, B. Isabayev drew attention to several topical issues.- The President identified 8 main areas at the expanded meeting of the Government. He noted that economic growth, especially the volume of private investment attracted, directly affects the quality of life of the population. In this regard, district and city akims should establish effective work with investors. They should learn to be not just executors, but also initiators, take responsibility, and work effectively. In order to improve the quality of life of the population, it is necessary to implement new investment projects and create jobs with decent salaries, - said B. Isabayev.In addition, he instructed to take measures to terminate contracts with unscrupulous contractors regarding "bearded construction" and complete construction facilities by the end of the year. At the same time, he emphasized that the targeted and timely development of the budget is the personal responsibility of district and city akims. Also, having listened to the reports of a number of regional department heads, Beibut Isabayev set them specific tasks regarding the development of industries. For example, it is necessary to introduce a permanent practice of reusing standard projects in construction. This method will allow reducing budget costs. He also instructed to improve the quality of education, promote the employment of college graduates, and attract highly qualified IT specialists to the region. As noted in the meeting, today the Regional Geoinformation System is operating in the region. This system allows for remote monitoring of sectors, including social, housing and communal services, emergency prevention, road, and agricultural sectors. - We finished the past year with good indicators. We are in second place in the republic in terms of fulfilling short-term indicators. The most important thing is to improve the quality of life of the population. This is also the requirement set by the President. Over the past two years, we have increased the level of gasification of the region from 29% to 56.5%. By the end of the year, this indicator should reach 72%. Special attention will be paid to drinking water supply and road repair. Special attention will be paid to the regional center, the city budget will increase by 33%. It is planned to create a city life management center in Taldykorgan according to the Smart City standard. Our goal is to turn the city into a safe, comfortable, beautiful, and green city. In general, a number of new changes have taken place this year. The concept of inclusive policy has been adopted. There are new introductions in financial and tax policy. We must fulfill the tasks set before us together with maslikhat deputies, veterans' organizations, and public associations, - said B. Isabayev.At the end of the meeting, the best were awarded based on the results of the year. In particular, the akimat of the Panfilov district was recognized as the "Best District" and was awarded a tractor. The "Zhetysu" TV channel was recognized as the best institution, and the channel was provided with new studio equipment. In turn, the construction department was recognized as the best department. In addition, the head of the regional economy and budget planning department Rauan Dautalinov, head of the culture, archives and documentation department Kuanysh Suleimenov, head of the land relations department Yermek Apekov, deputy akim of Taldykorgan Zhenis Andabekov, and chairman of the Eskeldy district maslikhat Kanat Satanov, who have effectively led in their respective fields, will be awarded a special badge of gratitude "For their faithful service and work." Press service of the akim of Zhetysu region. Photographer: Zhenis IskabaySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-oblysy/press/news/details/929236

During his regular tour of the city, Shymkent Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov inspected the construction of multi-storey residential buildings in the "Akzhaiyk" microdistrict of the Abay district. He told the head of the construction department that all work must be completed within the specified time frame. The construction of budget housing should not be delayed.Furthermore, he monitored the construction of the sewerage system in the "Aykap-Turkestan" microdistrict of the Turan district. In the second half of this year, the residents of the microdistrict will be fully covered with a sewerage system. For the comfort of the city residents and in order to restore traffic, he instructed to carry out landscaping work and asphalt the road after the construction is completed.In addition, the city mayor got acquainted with the construction of an additional educational building for the Akhmet Baitursynuly school-gymnasium No. 50. The responsible persons were instructed to take special control of the construction and complete it before the start of the new academic year.In addition, during the tour, they got acquainted with the activities of Shymkentcement LLP and got acquainted with the work of the multifunctional furniture workshop of the Shegen trading house. The enterprise employs more than 100 people and produces about 130 thousand pieces of furniture per year. Technological furniture for medical and educational institutions, sports equipment, kitchen furniture and laboratory equipment are produced here.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/929092

During the meeting, the parties discussed cooperation in the fields of transport, logistics and aviation, paying special attention to the expansion of transport corridors between the countries and the improvement of transit routes.Reference: On July 19, 2024, a quadrilateral Road Map for 2024-2025 was signed in Aktau for the synchronous development of the potential of the eastern route of the international transport corridor "North-South".Implementation of all measures in the Road Map will allow increasing the throughput of the "North-South" route to 20 million tons.Following the results of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue constructive dialogue and further develop cooperation in the field of transport and logistics.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/929136

In honor of the Day of Civil Aviation Workers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, QAZAQ AIR airline announces a special campaign from February 1 to 2, 2025. Only from February 1 to 2 (inclusive) you can purchase tickets on the airline's website with a 15% discount on the fare for all routes, except for subsidized flights. Travel period: from February 3 to October 25, 2025 (inclusive).In addition, from February 1 to 2, when registering for the airline's IQ Bonus passenger incentive program, 2,000 welcome bonuses will be accrued instead of 500. For previously registered participants, 1,000 bonuses will be added. You can register for the IQ Bonus passenger incentive program via this link. Additional information can be obtained on the airline's official website www.flyqazaq.com or by calling the call center number +7 727 3561414.It should be noted that the airline is carrying out planned work to expand the geography of flights. Let us remind you that this year new flights Karaganda - Turkestan, Zhezkazgan - Karaganda were launched. Domestic flights from Astana to Pavlodar and Turkestan have been renewed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/929152

Astana, January 31, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu received the Special Envoy to the Prime Minister of Japan Akihisa Nagashima.During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of the Kazakh-Japanese strategic partnership in trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, as well as cooperation on international platforms.Particular attention was paid to the preparation of joint activities in 2025, including the organization of the first Summit of the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue in Astana.The Foreign Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan attaches great importance to the development of bilateral cooperation with Japan, which is an important partner in Asia. In this regard, the readiness to further strengthen cooperation across the full range of areas was confirmed.“Japan has advanced technologies and innovations in demand in various sectors of the economy. We see significant potential for expanding cooperation and realization of new investment projects,” Minister Nurtleu noted.The parties expressed interest in developing joint projects in the spheres of energy, ecology and extraction of critical minerals, which will contribute to the growth of mutual trade and investment.Special Envoy Nagashima, in turn, noted that Kazakhstan is a key partner of Japan in Central Asia and has sustainable opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation.During the meeting there was also an exchange of views on topical issues on the international and regional agenda.Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1993, Japanese companies have invested more than 8 billion US dollars in the economy of Kazakhstan. In 2024, the volume of direct investments from Japan increased by 6% and exceeded 300 million US dollars. Trade turnover between the two countries for 11 months of 2024 amounted to 1.6 billion US dollars.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/928975

Doctors of the Central City Clinical Hospital saved a patient with lower limb ischemiaA 73-year-old patient with severe occlusion of the abdominal aorta and all major arteries of the lower limb was admitted to the Central City Clinical Hospital. Despite outpatient treatment, his condition worsened - he developed leg pain associated with severe ischemia."We performed aortobifemoral prosthetics - an operation to replace the damaged area of ​​​​the abdominal aorta and restore blood flow in the arteries of the lower limb. Now the patient's condition is stable, the pulse in the arteries of the leg is clear, and he is being prepared for discharge," said vascular surgeon Alisher Abzhaparov.Aortobifemoral prosthetics is a high-tech vascular intervention that allows you to restore blood supply to the lower limb, prevent the development of gangrene and preserve the patient's ability to move. The operation was performed within the framework of compulsory social medical insurance (MSMI), and its cost is approximately 1 million 300 thousand tenge. Thanks to the MSMS system, the patient received the necessary high-tech medical care free of charge.Timely surgical intervention prevented serious complications and preserved the patient's quality of life.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/928713

In Kazakhstan, diagnostics and treatment of oncological diseases are included in the guaranteed volume of free medical care (GVMC). Thus, all oncological patients - citizens of Kazakhstan, regardless of their compulsory health insurance status, have the right to free treatment of oncological diseases.The state pays for the provision of medicines, diagnostics and treatment of oncological patients. Within the framework of the guaranteed volume of free medical care (GVMC), the patient does not need to pay anything.If there is a suspicion that the patient has an oncological or hematological disease, the “Green Corridor” direction has been introduced in the primary health care system. assistance (clinics) that allow patients to receive a consultation and examination within 18 working days.Currently, 3 types of oncological screening are available to the population of Kazakhstan:1) Breast cancer screening (women aged 40 to 70, once every 2 years)2) Cervical cancer screening (women aged 30-70, once every 4 years)3) Colorectal cancer screening (men and women over 50 years old. 70, once every 2 years).Oncologists urge Kazakhstanis to regularly undergo free oncological screening in clinics.If you suspect cancer, If you have a disease, you should immediately contact your local clinic, as well as the oncological dispensary (oncological dispensary) at your place of residence.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/dsm/press/news/details/928923

The Kostanay region akimat held a board meeting of the agricultural department, attended by the region akim Kumar Aksakalov. During the meeting, the results of the agro-industrial complex (AIC) over the past year were discussed and prospects for further development of the industry were determined.Fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of StateAt the first forum of agricultural workers, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined the main directions for the development of the agro-industrial complex, emphasizing the importance of growing profitable crops, storing and deep processing of raw materials, as well as expanding exports. The head of state instructed to allocate 700 billion tenge in preferential loans for sowing this year. In addition, the volume of state support for the agro-industrial complex in 2024 has been doubled.In 2023, 175 billion tenge were allocated for the development of agriculture in the Kostanay region, which is 65% more than the 2022 figure. The preferential lending program "Ken Dala 2" plays a significant role in supporting farmers, providing affordable loans at 5% per annum, as well as guarantees from the Damu fund for 85% of the loan amount.Diversification of production is the key to sustainable developmentThe regional akim noted the importance of diversifying agricultural production. According to him, the sustainability of farms is ensured not only through crop production, but also through the development of livestock farming. Today, a significant part of meat and dairy products in the region is imported from abroad. In 2023, 8.5 thousand tons of meat products and 3.6 thousand tons of milk and dairy products were imported to the region. The task of local farmers is to ensure food security in the region through their own production.To develop livestock farming in the region, active construction of dairy farms is underway. It is planned that 30 new dairy farms will be put into operation by 2028, which will increase milk production and reduce dependence on imports. Thus, to fully supply the new plant of TOO "Milkh", which requires 91 thousand tons of milk per year, about 20 such farms will be required.Rational use of land and application of fertilizersRational use of land resources is one of the most important factors of efficient agriculture. As Kumar Aksakalov noted, it is impossible to work according to the simplified scheme of "sowing and harvesting". To increase the yield and profitability of agribusiness, it is necessary to use mineral fertilizers more actively. In 2024, the region plans to apply 337 thousand tons of fertilizers, of which 150 thousand tons should be purchased by agricultural enterprises before the start of sowing.Particular attention is paid to concluding long-term contracts with domestic fertilizer producers - "KazAzot" and "Kazphosphate". Preferential loans under the "Ken Dala 2" program should first of all be used to pay off debts to these enterprises for last year's deliveries.Social responsibility of agricultural producersThe development of rural areas is one of the key priorities of state policy. The Akim of the region emphasized that each entrepreneur should be aware of their social responsibility, creating comfortable living conditions for workers and residents of villages.In 2023, more than 70 access roads to rural settlements, as well as 371 streets in 108 villages, were repaired in the Kostanay region. This year, it is planned to restore more than 80 access roads and 382 streets in 103 settlements. As part of the water supply program, 15 villages were connected to the central system last year, and water purification block modules were installed in 41 settlements. In 2024, the implementation of this program will continue - it is planned to launch 39 new projects worth about 12 billion tenge.Agricultural producers themselves play an important role in the improvement of rural areas. As part of the Taza Kazakhstan program, 354 unauthorized dumps were eliminated in 2023, 327 parks were landscaped, and more than 201 thousand tons of garbage were removed. This work will continue this year.The regional akim called on farmers to pay more attention to the working conditions of workers and the improvement of rural settlements. The state is ready to support those entrepreneurs who not only conduct effective activities, but also take care of their fellow countrymen.ResultsThe Board of the Agricultural Department of the Kostanay region has become an important platform for discussing key issues in the development of the region's agro-industrial complex. State support for the industry continues to grow, but the main task remains the rational use of resources, diversification of production and increasing the efficiency of agricultural enterprises.“We have all the necessary resources and opportunities for the development of agriculture. Therefore, now our main task is to work and implement all the plans,” Kumar Aksakalov emphasized.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/929175

Another night raid was conducted in the Esil district of the capital to prevent hookah smoking in public places, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.The preventive measure was organized by employees of the Astana district akimat together with the police department."Violations were registered in two entertainment establishments. In each of them, one case of illegal hookah smoking was identified, and administrative protocols were drawn up," said senior lieutenant of the police Zhuldyz Mikhin.Hookah smokers were fined under Article 441 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Such raids are regularly held in all districts of the city in order to prevent violations among residents and guests of the capital.It should be noted that the resolution on the introduction of a ban on hookah smoking in public places came into force on March 14, 2013. Violators of the law will be fined in the amount of 15 MCI. For repeated violations - 20 MCI. And the owners of the establishments will be fined from 20 to 60 MCI.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/928673

The Nurly Zhurek social service center, which provides specialized social services in the capital in a stationary and semi-stationary setting, has been operating for many years. The center provides assistance to children with severe somatic disorders, cerebral palsy, various forms of epilepsy, chromosomal diseases, autism, severe speech disorders and mental retardation, as reported by the official website of the capital's akimat.Those in the institution's care are divided into groups according to age, gender, and characteristics of mental and physical development. The institution provides 8 specialized social services: household, medical, educational, psychological, labor, cultural, legal and economic.The center has a specialized room for children with autism spectrum disorders, a sensory room, a Montessori room, sewing, wood and metalworking workshops, a library, SBO rooms, computer rooms, game labyrinth complexes, exercise therapy rooms, physiotherapy, and a halotherapy (salt mine) equipped with modern technical equipment.The territories of the buildings are equipped with modern outdoor sports equipment and anti-vandal game complexes, football, basketball and volleyball courts.Students of the center actively participate in city, republican and international events such as Spesial Olympics, "Zhuldyz-ay", "Arman asulary". Over the past 10 years, it has won 115 gold, 90 silver and 95 bronze medals in various types of Olympic sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/928671

Akim of Astana Zhenis Kasymbek wrote on his Instagram page about the progress of flood prevention work, the official website of the capital's akimat reports."We continue active work against floods in the city. Public utilities have removed more than 4.5 million cubic meters of snow.Currently, since the beginning of the year, 11.5 thousand linear meters of the ditch-trough network have been cleaned, 8,640 linear meters of collectors, 428 monitoring and rain-receiving wells have been washed, several pumping equipment at stations has been replaced, etc.Also, reconstruction of the Yesil River bed (water-regulating dam, stage 5) has been carried out; work is underway to identify illegal connections to storm sewer systems, raids are being carried out in private housing sectors, etc.All of the above work is ongoing. Civil defense agencies, public utilities, etc. are on constant alert. "Special attention will be paid to settlements and areas at risk of flooding, cleaning water supply structures, and constructing storm sewer systems," Zhenis Kasymbek wrote.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/929196

During the meeting, Marat Akhmetzhanov expressed his condolences to Metropolitan Alexander on the tragic death of Archbishop Serapion, who headed the Kokshetau and Akmola diocese.“Vladyka Serapion made a great contribution to strengthening interfaith harmony in our region. Having served in the diocese for more than 10 years, he earned the respect and trust of not only parishioners and clergy, but also residents of the region and leaders of other faiths,” the regional akim noted.In turn, the head of the Orthodox Church in the Republic of Kazakhstan thanked the regional akim for his support and sympathy in difficult times. Metropolitan Alexander noted that Archbishop Serapion was an outstanding spiritual mentor who devoted his life to serving people and strengthening the spiritual foundations of society.In addition, during the meeting, the parties discussed issues of interfaith harmony, spiritual and moral education of youth, and joint social initiatives aimed at the benefit of the region. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/929093

Almaty Mayor Yerbolat Dossayev participated in the Digital Almaty 2025 international digital forum, during which the city leader visited the startup alley and robo-zone, where innovative developments, including projects by Kazakhstani specialists, were presented.The head of the megalopolis got acquainted with new achievements in digital transformation. In the "Industry X" zone, Kazakhstani technology companies demonstrated successful projects implemented at large industrial enterprises. "Industry X" involves the use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to increase efficiency, quality and productivity in various areas of production.Almaty, acting as the digital hub of Central Asia, has traditionally become a venue for the forum. This year, more than 300 international experts will participate in the event, and successful cases of using digital technologies in the real sector of the economy will be presented within the framework of more than 40 panel sessions.It is worth noting that one third of Kazakhstan's IT companies are concentrated in Almaty. Thanks to the Almaty IT ecosystem development program, implemented on behalf of the mayor, aimed at developing and supporting startups in key areas, including smart cities, artificial intelligence, big data and sustainable development, the total amount of investments attracted amounted to 19.2 million US dollars, and the total revenue of startups reached 5.37 billion tenge. 2,049 jobs were created.The Almaty Cyber ​​Games (ACG) project is successfully developing in the megalopolis, the goal of which is to make Almaty the main center of e-sports and the gaming industry in the region. In 2024, the ACG International Tencent Games 2024 joint international tournament was held.Acceleration and incubation programs successfully completed 309 startups, 16 of which confirmed sales in international markets.In addition, for the first time in Kazakhstan, video analytics and artificial intelligence were used in Almaty to ensure the safety of city residents. In 2023, the akimat introduced a comprehensive security system in state educational and preschool institutions. Adopting Almaty's successful experience, other regions of the country have also begun to introduce this technology. As part of the Unified Video Monitoring System project, the number of city cameras integrated into a single network will increase to 70 thousand by the end of the year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/929122

The report of the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Miras Tolebayev began.“In order to combat gambling addiction, large-scale legislative amendments were adopted last year in the areas of gambling and lottery. 150 amendments were made to 8 codes and 14 laws, which provide for restrictions on advertising by bookmakers, prohibitions on participation of civil servants and debtors in gambling, strengthening the responsibility of gambling entities, and blocking transactions in favor of online casinos.The amendments are aimed at protecting the interests and health of Kazakhstanis and forming a responsible gambling culture. Between July and September, new norms of the law were explained to gambling entities, domestic media, and state bodies. Over the past six months, the novelties have proven their relevance.”“In order not to further complicate the situation of citizens with material debts, about 3 million people registered in the Unified Register of Debtors were excluded from gambling. Today, the accounts of about 15 thousand citizens included in the register have been blocked. Currently, with the support of the Ministries of Justice and Digitalization, the issue of automatically matching the IINs of bettors with the register of debtors is being worked out.Administrative cases were initiated against 5 bookmakers for 80 facts of accepting bets from debtors, and 1 subject was held accountable. In addition to debtors, more than 85 thousand civil servants, 70 thousand military personnel, and about 100 thousand employees of law enforcement and special agencies were banned from gambling and betting."Automation of services and extension of the restriction period increased the number of self-restricted people from 3 thousand to 188 thousand people. At the request of citizens, the period of self-restriction was extended from 1 to 10 years. 12 thousand citizens took advantage of the new norm and restricted themselves for a period of more than a year. Currently, a pilot is being implemented to automatically identify bookmaker clients with the list of self-restricted persons."Control over citizens' participation in betting is provided by a payment and monitoring platform called the Unified Accounting System. The system is integrated with state databases and bookmakers' electronic cash registers. Each client of a bookmaker is monitored in the system. Persons under the age of 21, self-restricted persons, debtors and civil servants are not allowed to participate in betting.In addition, the accounting system facilitates the work of state revenue and financial monitoring bodies by controlling the financial turnover of bookmakers. In addition, the accounting system conducts monitoring on the Internet and automatically sends information about online casinos to the Ministry of Information. The system is planned to be launched this year.""In 2024, the Committee for Regulation of Gambling Business and Lottery conducted inspections of 7 bookmakers, 3 slot machine halls and 1 casino, and a lottery operator. According to the results of the inspection, 1 bookmaker lost his license, 4 bookmakers, 2 slot machine halls and a lottery operator were fined 8 million tenge.101 individuals were held accountable and fined 43 million tenge. Materials are being collected on 40 facts of organizing illegal lotteries. It should be noted that before the creation of the committee, no one was engaged in illegal lotteries. Only the "Lucky Star" company has the right to organize lotteries in our country. All winnings on social networks are illegal.""The first republican sociological study was conducted by order of the committee to understand the causes and scope of gambling addiction. The study covered 6 thousand respondents aged 18 to 65. The results of the analysis will be published in March.Methodological recommendations on the prevention of gambling addiction were developed with the participation of teachers and psychologists, a republican seminar was held, and video lessons were prepared for teachers and parents, available on the Ministry's website. Based on the developed methodology, the Ministries of Education, Information, Higher Education, and Defense are conducting large-scale educational work.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928436

The report of the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Serik Zharasbayev, began.“Today, there are 521 youth sports schools across the republic, with 406,227 athletes participating in them. Of these, 15,468 coaches train athletes, 74% (11,371 people) in Olympic sports, 15% (2,302 people) in non-Olympic sports, and 11% (1,741 people) in national sports.The youth sports school is engaged in 114 sports, including 302,204 in Olympic sports, 31,043 in non-Olympic sports, 44,695 in national sports, and 27,581 in sports included in the Asian Games program.""According to the results of last year, the highest indicators belong to the Turkestan region (47,266 children), the Karaganda region (27,762 children), and the Zhambyl region (26,241 children). The lowest figure was registered in Astana city – (8,769 children), Ulytau region – (10,288 children) and Abay region – 12,406 children”.“By the end of 2024, more than 660 thousand people in our country, or 9.6% of the total number of those involved in physical education and sports, will be systematically engaged in national sports. Today, 15 children's and youth sports schools, 17 sports clubs, and 1 sports development directorate operate in the republic for national sports.“Zhappai kokpar” has been recognized and included in the register of sports. Republican and 5 regional federations in Shymkent, Almaty, Zhetysu, Kyzylorda, Turkestan regions have been accredited. This work needs to be continued and completed in other regions”.“Much attention is paid to the development of sports among people with disabilities. The number of people with disabilities who are systematically engaged in sports is increasing. According to the results of 2024, 61,034 people or 18.5% of them are 23,080 people or children under 18 years of age. Compared to 2023, this figure has increased by 4,212 people.Today, 16 sports clubs, 1 sports development department in Almaty region and 2 sports schools for people with disabilities operate in the republic, and the "Sports Training Center" for people with disabilities operates at the republican level."The next important direction is the medical and biological support of athletes on the field. In accordance with the approved sectoral Concept, it is planned to open medical physical education dispensaries in 9 regions of the country, including Ulytau, Aktobe, Almaty, Atyrau, Zhambyl, West Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda, Mangistau, North Kazakhstan regions. I ask the leaders of these regions to carry out appropriate work in this direction.""Today, the national teams for summer and winter Olympic and national sports include 10,056 athletes, which is 928 people or 8% more than last year. The city of Almaty should be noted in the forefront. The national teams include 1,456 athletes from the metropolis, which is 13%, an increase of 95 people compared to last year. The next region is the city of Shymkent, with 834 athletes or 8%, an increase of 74 people.At the same time, the results of some regions show a negative dynamics of the transfer of athletes to national teams. Among them is the city of Astana, which decreased by 26 people, and the decrease was recorded in the North Kazakhstan region by 17 athletes," said Serik Zharasbayev.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/928481