Astana, January 29, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtileu met with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Kazakhstan Mohammed Al-Ariki. At the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of Kazakh-Emirati cooperation, in particular, the rapid development of trade, economic and investment ties. The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the UAE is one of Kazakhstan's key partners in the Middle East and noted the trustful dialogue established between the heads of state.The interlocutors positively assessed the results of the recent working visit. The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited the UAE to participate in the "Sustainable Development Week" in Abu Dhabi. and expansion of transport and logistics cooperation. In this context, the increase in passenger traffic between the countries and the increase in the number of tourist trips were noted with satisfaction.In addition, the interlocutors discussed the global agenda and agreed to continue active work within international organizations. .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/927285

At an expanded meeting of the Government, the Head of State listened to the report of the Shymkent city mayor on the socio-economic development of the metropolis. He also noted the ongoing work on the demolition of illegally constructed structures.Kasym-Jomart Tokayev noted that significant work is being carried out in Shymkent, but there is an acute problem with land plots in the city."Everyone is equal before the law. Therefore, since last year, illegally constructed facilities have begun to be demolished. Such actions of state bodies are being criticized. But there is no need to be afraid of this. Because the akimat is working in accordance with the law," said K. Tokayev.The Head of State also noted the need to strengthen dialogue with the people and effectively conduct explanatory work."Nowadays, groups have appeared in our country that consider themselves public activists. In many cases, they use social networks to stir up the country by raising unnecessary disputes about the decisions of the authorities, which are fundamentally correct, but not everyone likes. Therefore, it is important to explain all decisions to the people well and carefully. This issue concerns the entire region. Any work should be as transparent and understandable as possible, - said the Head of State. Press service of the akim of ShymkentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/927308

At the expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev made a report and spoke about investment projects in the region.In 2024, 21 investment projects worth 37 billion tenge were launched in the region to diversify the economy.Investments in fixed capital amounted to 640 billion tenge, and the growth was 21.7 percent (14 percent higher than the average for the republic, 107.5 percent for the Republic of Kazakhstan). 70.5 percent of which were private investments. Thanks to effective work with foreign investors, direct investments in the amount of 171 million US dollars were attracted in 9 months, and the growth reached 16.6 percent.In 2025-2029, 65 investment projects worth 1 trillion. 900 billion tenge will be implemented in the region, creating 8,100 new jobs. Thanks to the direct support of the President of the country and the results of his visit to the State of Qatar, a project for a 1,100-megawatt steam-gas plant worth 800 billion tenge will be launched in the region. Currently, land has been allocated and a feasibility study is being developed.This year, the construction of a new ore processing plant worth 215 billion tenge will begin to rehabilitate the Shalkiya lead-zinc mine, a plant producing 300 thousand tons of soda ash per year for 147 billion tenge. Also, 5 solar and 1 wind power plants with a capacity of 201 megawatts will be commissioned for 62 billion tenge.According to the memorandums signed at the Kazakhstan-Germany, Kazakhstan-Korea forums held with the participation of the Head of State, a 19 billion tenge plant will be built, which will produce 220 million glass bottles per year using German technology, Construction of municipal solid waste processing plants by the Korean company "With You E&C Kyzylorda" for tenge will begin.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926503

In the Kyzylorda region, growth in all key macroeconomic indicators was ensured by the end of the year.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev."The region's economic growth amounted to 7 percent (in 2023 - 107.3%). With your support, the Government, our regional budget exceeded 750 billion tenge.Taking into account the downward trend in oil reserves, which account for the main share of the economy, for more than 15 years, we are actively developing the processing industry and the agricultural sector, as well as the oil and gas processing industry.Geological surveys are being conducted to discover new deposits, and the lower layers of oil are being developed. Drilling (wells) to a depth of 5,500 meters has begun in the fields, and unconventional (black shale oil) hydrocarbon development has begun,” said N. Nalibayev.640 billion tenge was invested in fixed capital in the region, the growth was 21.7 percent (14 percent higher than the average for the republic, RK - 107.5%). 70.5 percent of which is private investment. Thanks to effective work with foreign investors, direct investment in the amount of 171 million US dollars was attracted in 9 months. Growth - 16.6 percent.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926522

The project to provide hot water to the city of Kyzylorda is being successfully implemented. Today, 187 houses have been connected to hot water. All multi-storey residential buildings in the regional center will be supplied with hot water until the next heating season.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.With the support of the head of state, important projects are being implemented in the region. 70 percent of the construction of a new 240-megawatt thermal power plant, undertaken by the Turkish investor Aksa Energy, has been completed. The facility will be put into operation in September. The new station will fully provide the regional center with heat and the region with electricity. It will allow selling the excess electricity generated to other regions.It is known that the reconstruction of the Kyzylorda-Zhezkazgan highway began in 2022. Out of 216 kilometers of the road of republican significance in the region, 151 kilometers have been put into operation. The project will be fully completed this year.Also, the conversion of 566 kilometers of roads from the city of Kyzylorda to the border of Aktobe region to category I will begin this year. Currently, a feasibility study has been developed with sponsorship for 350 million tenge.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926706

In addition to ensuring economic growth in the region, special priority is given to improving the quality of life of the population. The rate of use of high-quality drinking water by the region's residents is 98.6 percent. This year, 100 percent of all settlements will be supplied with high-quality drinking water. The level of gas supply is 78 percent, and the future target is to increase it to 83 percent.This was noted by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.Last year, 12 billion tenge was allocated for the modernization of heat supply facilities and networks, and preparatory work was carried out in a timely manner. Thanks to this, the heating season is underway in a regular mode.There are also positive changes in road infrastructure. The share of roads in good condition in the region has reached 92 percent, and this year another 329 kilometers of roads have been repaired, and this figure exceeds 95 percent. With the support of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly, a new terminal of the "Korkyt Ata Airport" was built and put into operation. In addition, a modern bus station building was put into operation, and the railway station was renovated. The issue of public transport has also been fully resolved, and 100 electric vehicles are providing eco-taxi services to residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926708

Construction work in the Kyzylorda region is being carried out at a level 41% higher than the national average. This was announced by the regional governor Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.More than 2,500 apartments have been handed over to citizens on the housing queue. New social facilities are being built in the region. In 2024, 69 new buildings were built, and today 25 educational, 16 healthcare, 11 cultural, and 17 sports facilities are serving the country. It is planned to build 21 schools within the framework of the "Cozy School" national project. Today, 5 educational institutions have been put into operation, and 5 schools will be handed over before the new academic year. 28 facilities have been built within the framework of the "Modernization of Healthcare in the Village" national project.245 new ambulances have been purchased for healthcare institutions in all villages of the region, and the issue of ambulances has been completely resolved. The "For the People of Kazakhstan" Fund, established at the initiative of the Head of State, allocated 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. In addition, a mobile screening complex was purchased for 1 billion 100 million tenge from the fund, providing uninterrupted medical services to rural residents.With the sponsorship of local entrepreneurs, new buildings, parks, and playgrounds were built in the regional center and districts for about 50 billion tenge, which were transferred to the state balance.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926713

Within the framework of the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican environmental program, a regional plan has been approved and comprehensive work is being carried out to ensure sanitary cleanliness, improvement and create favorable living conditions for residents.This was noted by the regional akim Nurlybek Nalibayev at an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.736 thousand people participated in the "Clean Kazakhstan" republican program, 176,800 willow trees were planted. Since the start of the campaign, in order to support and encourage villages, the "Exemplary Village" competition has traditionally been held, and 67 pieces of equipment necessary for everyday life for 2.1 billion tenge have been awarded. 309 special equipment have been purchased for utility companies and environmental protection institutions. The central square of Kyzylorda city and recreation areas in the districts have been renovated. This year, several parks will be renovated,” said N. Nalibayev.It should be noted that the facades of 28 old multi-storey residential buildings in Kyzylorda were covered with modern panels, the courtyards of 20 multi-storey residential buildings were landscaped. The railway station building and platform underwent major repairs.For the benefit of children, 80 playgrounds and sports grounds, a recreation park in Zhanakorgan district, and the “Workers' Alley” in Nagi Ilyasov village of Syrdarya district were put into operation. The central square of Zhanazhol village of Karmakshy district and the streets of Tan village of Zhalagash district were landscaped and illuminated. For 800 million tenge allocated from the regional budget, the courtyards of 17 multi-storey residential buildings were built, 14 sports and playgrounds were built for 200 million tenge, and 7 children's playgrounds were repaired.The facades of 63 multi-storey residential buildings and 2 social facilities are being decorated in a modern style at the expense of sponsors. In the districts, streets were improved, playgrounds and squares were built for more than 320 million tenge. Last year, a uniform design code was approved in our region for the decoration, painting, and decoration of the facades of institutional buildings, children's playgrounds and sports grounds in courtyards, street lighting and bus stops.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/926719

The "Kazygurt Baktary" production cooperative, located in the Kemekalgan rural district of the Tolebi district, is launching a natural juice production workshop. The workshop is capable of producing 1 ton of raw product per day. The project cost is 682,412,500 tenge. The entrepreneur is close to completing the construction of a 500-ton warehouse for storing fruit products at his own expense. When the workshop is launched, he plans to produce apple, cherry, and plum juice.The production cooperative has planted about 300,000 intensive apple orchards on 110 hectares of the 138 hectares of land owned by the production cooperative. Apples of the varieties "Granny Smith", "Aidared", "Golden Delicious", "Gala", grown using a drip irrigation system, are exported not only to all regions of the country, but also to far and near abroad.Akim of Tolebi district Yerkegali Amantayuly got acquainted with the construction of the workshop and the work of the production cooperative.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926911

Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting on the implementation of the instructions given by the Head of State at the expanded meeting of the Government on January 28 of this year.Deputy Prime Ministers, ministers and the leadership of a number of organizations reported on plans to ensure the growth of economic sectors, improve the legislative environment for investors, develop the production of rare earth metals, create a nuclear cluster, reform the subsoil use sector, modernize road and transport and logistics infrastructure, ensure the principle of "Law and Order", introduce digital solutions and artificial intelligence, and further improve the quality of education and medical services.The Prime Minister noted that the main focus of the work in the coming period is to ensure economic growth aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. The Government will make prompt decisions in all areas and ensure the timely implementation of the President's instructions."We must actively work to attract investments, reform tax and budget policy and the subsoil use sector, strengthen the country's competitive advantages, improve the business climate, develop engineering infrastructure and energy, create a comprehensive system of digitalization, and revise the social security system for the population.The Government has sufficient powers for this. Ministers and akims must make responsible decisions and be fully responsible for implementing the tasks set.In each area that the Head of State mentioned yesterday, concrete results and the effectiveness of the work of each leader are needed - both at the center and in local areas. We must deal with solving the specific problems of investors, not to make a fuss, but on the contrary - to help entrepreneurs come, develop, build factories, enterprises, and production. Every leader should consider this to be the main principle of their work. Only concrete work is needed.It is impossible to achieve positive results in new conditions using old, bureaucratic methods of work and formalism.I instruct state bodies to focus on the qualitative implementation of the tasks assigned by the Head of State, to take decisive measures without undue haste and without delay. Concrete results are expected from all of us," Olzhas Bektenov noted.The Prime Minister drew attention to a number of priority areas of work, emphasizing the strict strengthening of budgetary discipline and a balanced distribution of the state budget across priority areas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926912

The fight against illegal transportation of petroleum products has been intensified in the Turkestan region. During raids carried out in the region, 567 cases of illegal transportation of petroleum products were identified in 2024, and 32,370 liters of diesel fuel and 6,008 liters of gasoline were confiscated. More than 46 million tenge in fines were imposed to compensate for the damage caused to the state. This was announced at a press conference held at the information platform of the regional communications service.The above-mentioned work is being carried out on the instructions of First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar.According to Nurgul Abdyzakova, Deputy Head of the Regional Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry, a special working group created under the Turkestan region akimat is conducting systematic inspections in order to prevent the shadow market. It includes the Department of Entrepreneurship and Industry, the Police Department, the State Revenue Department, the Financial Monitoring Agency, the Transport Inspectorate, the Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies and local executive bodies.The main goal is to prevent artificial shortages of petroleum products, prevent speculation and prevent illegal transportation.Currently, 380 gas stations and 9 oil depots operate legally in the Turkestan region. AI-92, AI-95 and diesel fuel are freely sold, and no shortages of petroleum products have been registered in the region.The Turkestan region akimat will continue to strengthen control and take appropriate measures to prevent illegal transportation of fuels and lubricants.Press service of the Turkestan region akimatSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/926915

Doctors from the Turkestan Regional Children's Hospital performed a complex stomach surgery on a 6-year-old girl. The patient, who had a very large foreign object in her stomach, was urgently transported by ambulance from the city of Turkestan to the reception department of the Regional Children's Hospital. At that time, a foreign object was detected in the stomach by performing an EFGDS procedure, and a complex surgery was performed. During the surgery, doctors removed a handful of hair that had become stuck in the child's stomach. The hair that came out of the stomach weighed about one kilogram. The surgery was successful, and the patient was transferred to the ward a day later. After about a week of treatment in the hospital, the girl's condition improved and she was discharged home.According to her mother, the child had been ill for 1 month. She complained of pain in the stomach area, weakness, lack of appetite, and weight loss."The surgery lasted an hour. The surgery was very successful. Usually, such cases occur when the child is left unattended. Small children put various objects in their mouths, and as a result, harmful substances accumulate in the stomach. "Since this situation is dangerous for the child's life, we warn parents not to leave their children unattended. Surgical care at the Turkestan Regional Children's Hospital is provided within the framework of free guaranteed medical care," said Mukagali Temirbekov, a pediatric surgeon at the Regional Children's Hospital.Press service of the Turkestan region akimSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927263

Pupils of the family-style children's village in the Tolebi district went on a trip to the "Mountain Breeze" recreation area.During the trip, organized by the akim of the Tolebi district, Erkegali Alimkulov, under the theme "A Day in the Mountains", the children climbed to the highest point of the mountain by cable car. They enjoyed the recreation area from above, went tubing, and sledding.A total of 54 children went on the trip, which aimed to educate the younger generation in patriotism.During the event, the "Shymkent Circus" institution specially came to the mountain slope for the children and performed. Specialists of the Youth Resource Center organized various competitions among the children and awarded the winners with valuable prizes.It should be noted that the tradition of mountain trips will continue throughout the year.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927264

This year marks the 113th anniversary of the birth of Dinmukhamed Kunayev, an outstanding statesman and public figure, three-time Hero of Socialist Labor, academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, Doctor of Technical Sciences.The Kazakh National Theater of the Sairam District staged a psychologically sad drama called "Kosem" in honor of the public figure. This is the first time that a play on this topic has been staged.The district akim Arman Sabitov, representatives of the intelligentsia and residents of the district attended the performance.The story revolves around the December events of the last century in 1986 and Dinmukhamed Kunayev, who ruled his country fairly. The scene is moved by the unjustified dismissal of Dinmukhamed Akhmetovich, who ruled Kazakhstan at that time, the pressure exerted on him by Moscow, and the torture of young people. The youth, who opposed his political views and the "Leninist" policies of that time, defend their individual figure to the fullest. It raises the national interest to a higher level.The author of this performance, based on the data, is Bolattemir Altayev, winner of the international Zhambyl Prize, associate professor, Honorary Citizen of the Sairam district. The director is Asker Kuldanov, a Cultural Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, holder of the Order of "Kurmet".At the end of the performance, the theater team was presented with a flower of gratitude from the district akim Arman Sabitov, and the "Honorary Citizen" of the city of Shymkent, Turkestan region, holder of the Orders of "Kurmet", "Parasat", Sharipbek Zhamalbekov, and the "Honorary Citizen" of the Sairam district, vice-president of the International D.A. Kunaev Foundation, Shatyrkhan Kerimbekov. They specially met with the creative team on stage and highly appreciated the art of the theater team.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927265

Today, the governor of the Turkestan region, Nuralkhan Kusherov, met with an investor who came from the United States and discussed a unique project to develop the education sector. A native of Kazakhstan, Dayana Muzan, presented a social project to open a kindergarten and a school in the Turkestan region that will teach the Kazakh language and literature in depth. The private educational center will be a unique project that will provide in-depth mastery of the Kazakh language, teach foreign languages, and encourage sports and music.The pilot project is aimed at improving the quality of education while maintaining Western European educational standards. The US citizen will recruit local teachers to work at a school with a special campus that is comfortable for students. During the negotiations, the governor of the region said that comprehensive support will be provided for the implementation of the unique project.– At an expanded meeting of the Government chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the Head of State outlined the main areas of the Government's work. Among them, he instructed to intensify work on the development of the education sector and attracting investment. We will meet with investors from different countries on a regular basis. The priority in the region is to improve the quality of education. We, for our part, will do our best to resolve this issue without bureaucracy and in the shortest possible time, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.The regional akim noted that when choosing a region for the construction of an educational institution, it is necessary to take into account population density, the possibility of connecting to utility networks and infrastructure.Press service of the akim of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927283

The Turkestan region continues to attract investments in the agro-industrial sector, becoming a center of advanced agricultural technologies and international cooperation. Today, the regional governor Nuralkhan Kusherov met with a group of investors who had specially arrived from Korea. During the talks, the parties discussed a number of important projects in detail.The entrepreneurs presented plans to launch large-scale investment projects aimed at developing compound feed production, raising cattle, and growing rice using advanced Korean technologies. The implementation of the project will allow strengthening the agricultural potential of the region, creating new jobs, and introducing modern technologies into the agricultural sector.The head of the region, who emphasized the importance of introducing modern technologies into agricultural production, touched upon the unique climatic conditions of the Turkestan region and shared his plans for projects to be implemented in the agricultural sector. The governor said that he intends to establish bilateral business relations with a specialized international agro-industrial company.- Joint projects can be implemented in the southern region of our region. In several districts there, more than 1 million people live. There is enough labor. Our own farmers can provide the necessary products for waste-free production. I also invite you to exchange experience with local farmers on unique technological methods. The people of our region are very hardworking and accept innovation, - said Nuralkhan Kusherov.In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State, work is underway in the Turkestan region to diversify agriculture, use water-saving technologies and new methods. The volume of output in agriculture, an important sector of the regional economy, exceeded 1 trillion tenge last year, taking the lead in the country in terms of output. This year, agricultural crops will be sown on 896 thousand hectares.Press service of the governor of the Turkestan regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ontustik/press/news/details/927288

It is snowing in the capital. The snowstorm will continue tomorrow. Public utilities are carrying out snow removal work without interruption, the official website of the Astana akimat reports.It is snowing non-stop on the streets of the capital. Such weather conditions will continue in the city for the next two days.According to weather forecasters, a snowstorm will occur on January 30-31, the wind will intensify, and the air temperature will drop to 15-17 degrees below zero.Public utilities are carrying out snow removal work around the clock in all districts of the capital.On the night of January 30, 316 road workers and 1,557 special equipment were deployed to clear snow.On January 29, 4,127 heavy trucks removed 51,284 cubic meters of snow from the city during the day shift.A total of 4,339,580 cubic meters of snow have been removed to snow dumps in 341,798 flights since the beginning of the winter season.First of all, according to the rules, places with the highest traffic volumes will be cleared to avoid traffic jams on the roads. Also, medium-intensity areas - squares, areas near train stations, sidewalks, entrances to social facilities, etc. will be cleaned.Cleaning of central streets, places where passenger transport routes pass, stops and sidewalks is also a priority.There are several equipped snow polygons in the city. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, and lighting is turned on.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, follow safety rules, and not go on long trips if there is a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call "112".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/927279

In 2025, ambitious goals and objectives are set for the development of key sectors, including the economy, entrepreneurship, industrial infrastructure and tourism. In 2025, the region's own revenues are expected to reach 580.2 billion tenge, which is 11.5% more than the actual figure for 2024. The main part of the revenues will be tax revenues of 562.2 billion tenge (+14.4%).Although non-tax revenues decreased to 3.8 billion tenge due to the lack of one-time revenues last year, a significant increase in income from the sale of capital is expected - up to 14.2 billion tenge. This is due to the sale of housing and land plots on credit.To achieve 6% economic growth, the volume of gross regional product will be increased to 6 trillion 407 billion tenge. The main sectors provide the following indicators:Industrial production: 2.2 trillion tenge (+7.5%).Trade: 2.0 trillion tenge (+7.4%).Agriculture: 741.5 billion tenge (+4.5%).Construction works: 483 billion tenge (+10%).It is planned to commission 787.5 thousand square meters of housing, which will significantly increase the affordability of housing for the population.In 2025, 28 large projects with a total value of 359.2 billion tenge are expected to be launched. Among them are Shin Line LLP, GalanzBottlers JSC, LC Waikiki and other companies.41 investment projects worth 3.3 trillion tenge are being implemented, which will create more than 7.5 thousand jobs. Among the largest projects are initiatives by Mars, Carlsberg, Hyundai Green and Fufeng Group.The construction of 22 facilities with an investment of 210.4 billion tenge is planned in industrial zones. 5 projects are being implemented in the Kairat industrial zone, including factories for the production of liquid glass, polyethylene pipes and dry building mixtures.Special attention is paid to the development of the Almaty mountain cluster, including the Ili-Alatau National Natural Park and the Zailiysky and Kungei-Alatau ranges.As part of the comprehensive tourism development plan for 2025–2032, it is planned to build 100 km of highways, 80 km of bicycle paths and 170 km of pedestrian routes.One of the main projects is the expansion of the year-round resort "Oi-Qaragai". By 2028, its area will increase from 105 hectares to 1,000 hectares, and the number of tourists will increase to 900,000 people per year.To achieve the goals set in 2025, all heads of departments, district and city akims must work together. We are confident that the implementation of the planned tasks will ensure the sustainable growth of the region and improve the quality of life of residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/927289

Kazakhstan and Singapore: first results in training unmanned aircraft systems operatorsInstructors and students of the Civil Aviation Academy successfully completed training under the “Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License” program at Temasek Polytechnic (Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore).This project is being implemented within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of higher education, signed during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Singapore in May 2024. The document concluded between the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Singapore opened the opportunity to introduce international educational experience and advanced technologies into the specialist training system.The training program included in-depth theoretical and practical training in the use of multi-rotor unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) weighing up to 25 kg. An important part of the program was passing an exam at the aviation authority of Singapore - CAAS. This allowed the participants to master international requirements and gain experience in assessing the qualifications of UAV operators.This training was the first stage of training new instructors. After completing the professional development cycle and gaining sufficient experience, they will begin to train UAV operators in all categories, as well as train external pilots of remotely piloted aircraft systems.The educational memorandum between Kazakhstan and Singapore lays the foundation for expanding joint educational projects in the field of high technologies. The initial cooperation of the Civil Aviation Academy with Temasek Polytechnic paves the way for the further development of joint programs in innovative and technologically complex areas.Founded in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic is one of the leading educational institutions in the field of technical and engineering education in Singapore. Today, more than 16,000 students are studying at the institute, and its programs are aimed at practical training of specialists.The implementation of the educational memorandum between Kazakhstan and Singapore is an important step towards the development of the aviation industry in our country and the introduction of advanced technologies. This will raise the level of training of specialists in Kazakhstan to a new level, preparing them to work in unmanned aviation and other high-tech industries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/926797

Today, January 29, a press conference was held at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the topic "A new model of engineering personnel training".The briefing was attended by Gulzhan Zharasova, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Ministry of Higher and Postgraduate Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurlan Kyzylbayev, Vice-Provost for Academic Management of the KazNUTZU named after K.I. Satpayev, and Zhadyra Konyrbayeva, Vice-Rector for Science and Innovations of the D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan State Technical University, who touched upon the main aspects of the new model of engineering personnel training, proposed solutions and expected results.At a meeting of the National Council for Science and Technology, the Head of State instructed to develop a national model of engineering personnel training taking into account international standards. Engineers are trained in Kazakhstan by 54 universities, where more than 103 thousand students study. 1494 programs in the field of engineering were included in the register of educational programs, 870 of which were updated in accordance with professional standards.Gulzhan Zharasova noted that major initiatives have been launched to address the problems of engineering education in Kazakhstan. In particular, the modernization of educational programs, the internationalization of education, the development of digital infrastructure, early career guidance, the creation of academic and research priority centers, and the introduction of the "industrial PhD" mechanism. Last year, 71% of programs were updated taking into account the requirements of the modern labor market.The Ministry of Science and Higher Education is actively working to transform Kazakhstan into an educational hub of Central Asia, having established 34 strategic partnerships with higher education institutions in 12 countries. The speaker noted that branches of foreign universities will be created to train specialists in areas that are in demand at the local level."Most of the programs are aimed at training technical specialists, taking into account the needs of industries and the demands of regions. For example, the Heriot-Watt University branch at Aktobe University trains specialists in electrical engineering, energy and mining; the RKU branch at Taraz University trains specialists in chemistry and chemical technology, and the consortium of German universities in Aktau trains specialists in logistics, energy and environmental engineering. This approach makes graduates in demand in local and international labor markets,” said Gulzhan Sagidollakyzy.At a meeting with media representatives, Nurlan Kyzylbayev spoke about the introduction of a new model of engineering training at Satbayev University. The engineering education model is aimed at updating educational programs taking into account the requirements of the labor market. The university is actively introducing innovations, offering courses in robotics, artificial intelligence, sustainability and digital technologies, creating modern laboratories and research centers.“The goal of the new model of education at Satbayev University is to train specialists with knowledge and skills that fully meet the requirements of modern industry and economic sectors,” Nurlan Kuttybayev noted.Within the framework of the new model, Satbayev University is actively developing international partnerships and offering double degree programs with leading universities in the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Korea and other countries. The university also cooperates with industrial partners such as KAZ Minerals, Samruk-Energo and Alageum Electric, offering students internships and practice opportunities at real enterprises. Special attention is paid to the “Industrial PhD” program and dual education aimed at solving industrial problems.Zhadyra Konyrbayeva spoke about the experience of EKSTU in implementing the national model of engineering education aimed at reducing the “gap” between real production and academic training. She noted the importance of training engineers in universities closely linked to industry. The university adheres to the principles of the European system and incorporates elements of the practice-oriented American education system, combining best practices to train competitive specialists. The basis of the East Kazakhstan University approach is the CDIO model, which is aimed at combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills.“The implementation of the model in our university is carried out through projects such as project management and network engineering schools, engineering education leaders, Fab Lab, and academic and research priority centers. An important aspect is the strengthening of physical and mathematical training and the introduction of disciplines with elements of the theory of solving inventive problems,” Zhadyra Tusikhanovna noted.The speaker also noted the Lu Ban workshop, equipped with a Chinese partner for more than a million dollars.The workshop is equipped with modern equipment from Chinese manufacturers, where 400 students from 8 countries are studying.Konyrbayeva noted the importance of introducing new programs such as "Smart Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Automotive Engineering", as well as the creation of a center for certification of engineering personnel, which will contribute to improving the quality of education and its compliance with the requirements of the labor market.As part of the integration of academic education with industry, 25 academic and research priority centers have been created on the basis of the country's leading universities. From September 1, 2024, training for "industrial PhD" began on the basis of 8 universities in collaboration with large companies such as "Kazminsk" and "Kazchrome". This direction is designed to train highly qualified specialists to introduce innovations into the industry.Thus, Kazakhstan is actively developing its engineering education system, making efforts to train specialists in demand for local and international labor markets.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/926910