The Almaty City Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments announces the start of a competition for the best New Year's decoration of facades and adjacent territories among representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. Owners of shops, public catering establishments, service facilities and other representatives of small and medium-sized businesses in Almaty are invited to participate. Duration: from December 26 to January 13. The results of the competition will be announced on January 14, 2025. The competition commission includes members of the Almaty City Public Council, representatives of industry associations and experts. Winners will be determined in four nominations: Best decoration of a grocery store - a prize of 1 million tenge; Best decoration of a non-food store - 1 million tenge. tenge prize; Best decoration of a object in the field of public catering – a prize of 1 million tenge; Best decoration of a object in the field of service – a prize of 1 million tenge. The winner of the Grand Prize will receive a prize of 2 million tenge. The competition for the best New Year's decoration of business facilities is not only an opportunity to receive a cash prize, but also an opportunity to make the city brighter, cozier and more attractive during the New Year season. The participation of entrepreneurs will bring a festive mood to residents and guests of Almaty. To participate in the competition, an application must be submitted to the Almaty City Department of Entrepreneurship and Investments. Applications are accepted by e-mail to info@almaty.upp.kz until December 31 of this year. The application must include a description of the participant and the form submitted for the competition, as well as the participant's consent to the processing of personal data in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Personal Data". For more information, please call: +7 747 671 59 96.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/911151

Almaty has festive yurts decorated in the national style. They are installed in three prominent places of the city: Astana and Abai squares, and on Arbat. The doors of the yurts, where Santa Claus will welcome guests, will be open to visitors every day from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Residents and guests of the city will be able to take pictures with the main character of the New Year until December 31 and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of joy and miracles. On December 31, yurts will be open on Astana Square until midnight, and at the beginning of 2025 there will be a New Year's concert followed by fireworks. In the remaining days before the New Year, various creative workshops, interesting games, live performances on decorated stages and meetings with favorite New Year's characters will be held near the yurts. Masters and craftsmen will hold master classes for the whole family, where guests can make unique New Year's toys with their own hands. It will be possible to decorate wooden Christmas tree toys, decorate mugs with bright drawings and decorative elements, make music boxes and animate plaster figures on a New Year's theme. These classes will allow everyone to feel like a real craftsman and take a piece of the holiday with them.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/911156

Almaty is strengthening its position as one of the country's leading tourist centers. According to the results of the third quarter of 2024, 366 accommodation facilities operated in the city, the number of rooms amounted to 11.4 thousand. The capacity of one-time admission exceeded 22.3 thousand places, and the volume of services provided increased by 27.6% and reached 70.2 billion tenge. In addition, tax revenues from hotel services doubled in January-November 2024 and reached 9.8 billion tenge.This year, thanks to private investments, 35 new accommodation facilities have been created in Almaty, including 20 hotels, 4 glamping sites, 8 hostels and 3 mini-hotels. A total of 836 rooms have been commissioned.In addition, new accommodation formats have appeared in the city, such as glamping and hostels. Among the new solutions are capsule hotels that offer small and modern living conditions. Various accommodation formats are also being introduced, taking into account the different needs of tourists.Currently, 30 new hotel construction projects are under control. The total investment volume is about 336.3 billion tenge. It is planned to build 4,415 rooms as part of these projects.:7 facilities under the number 1,125 are under construction (68.3 billion tenge);There are 23 facilities with the number 3,290 (268 billion tenge) at the design stage.Investors are interested in building a hotel, paying special attention to the development of hotel infrastructure rather than housing. This is due to the growing tourist potential of Almaty and the need to increase the number of rooms for comfortable accommodation of guests of the city.The implementation of the entire project is planned for 2027. This will significantly increase the number of rooms in the city, improve the quality and comfort of tourist services. Due to the development of the infrastructure, Almaty will continue to attract tourists and strengthen its position as an international Hospitality Center.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/911631

New Year's Eve in Almaty is full of miracles, especially for the young patients of the 2nd Children's Clinical Hospital. According to the established tradition, parents-climbers of the Kirov military-patriotic club will surprise children with their creative approach. The students of the club descended from the roof directly into the windows of the wards and gave the children a long-awaited holiday.The idea to congratulate children in such an unusual way began in 2017, since then the event has been held annually under the guidance of Bakytzhan Perimbetov, a teacher of primary military training, and with the support of the Department of Defense of Almaty city. This time, the winter wizard turned out to be not an adult- the role of Santa Claus was played by Parkhat Zinkal, a student of the 9th grade of the 110th gymnasium school. It was not the first time he had climbed peaks up to 4,000 meters with his platoon. .The appearance of Santa Claus through the window pleased both children and adults. The children of the military-patriotic club were happy to present gifts, and the children, in turn, delighted them with poems and songs.It is worth noting that the Kirov Club has been in existence for more than 8 years, and its students have repeatedly delighted the residents of the metropolis, descending from the roofs of high-rise buildings to wish the townspeople a Happy New Year.The young climbers proved that joy can be given not only with words, but also with unusual actions. Thanks to their initiative, the children who were forced to celebrate the New Year in the hospital felt the New Year's magic.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/912692

On New Year's Eve, the famous ethno-rock group "Ulytau" performed at Astana Square, delighting thousands of residents and guests of Almaty. Their virtuoso playing on the dombra, combined with the sound of rock, gave the audience an impressive evening. The festive event began with traditional and modern songs by the artists of the "Alatau" Traditional Arts Theater, which presented the audience with the richness of national culture. Popular musical groups and soloists also performed on stage. The audience was delighted with bright dance numbers, modern hits and heartfelt congratulations from the artists. The sparkling Christmas tree on the square, trees covered with garlands and various photo zones created a New Year's mood like in a real fairy tale.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/912693

A large-scale festive event is being held in Almaty for thousands of city residents and guests. Virtuoso jugglers, equilibrists, illusionists, funny clowns, as well as Santa Claus and Snow White performed on Astana Square and Abai Square, on Arbat and in the First President Park. They gave the audience a real New Year's atmosphere. The Almaty circus performers surprised the audience with a fire show: the artists juggled with flaming tools and performed various tricks, winning the hearts of the audience. The equilibrist, on the other hand, performed extremely complex tricks at a dizzying height, setting up a structure up to six meters high. The performance of Timur Spatayev, the champion of Asia and the Republic of Kazakhstan, an international master of sports in arm wrestling, was also impressive. His show of strength, including juggling heavy objects, hammering nails with his hands, and blowing up a heater like a balloon, became one of the highlights of the evening. The festive program included the art of trained dogs, entertainment numbers with the participation of clowns, magic shows by illusionists, and interactive contests. Santa Claus and Snow Maiden brought a festive mood to all participants, organized dances, played games, and congratulated the people of Almaty on the upcoming 2025.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/912695

On the eve of the New Year, a number of social facilities have been commissioned in Shymkent. The mayor of the city, Gabit Syzdykbekov, took part in the opening of a comfortable 2,000-seat school in the village of Nurshuak.Secondary school No. 149 has 80 classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a canteen, several language computer labs, laboratory rooms, a library, workshops, and a coworking center. The sports infrastructure includes four halls and outdoor playgrounds for outdoor games. There are also classrooms for additional classes.It is worth noting that the national project "Comfortable School" is aimed at solving the problems of shortage of student places, liquidation of emergency schools and three-shift education.The press service of the akim of ShymkentSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/909536

The opening of a comfortable school took place in the Karatau district. The city's mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov visited secondary school No. 143, located in the Turan-2 microdistrict. The educational institution is designed for 1,200 places and is equipped with modern equipment.   The building, which has an area of ​​​​about 13 thousand square meters, has all the conditions for students. There are two gyms, a medical center, three workshops, coworking spaces, a library, and conference rooms.   The city akim instructed the education department and school administration to pay special attention to the organization of the educational process and the safety of students.   Shymkent city akim's press release service Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/909543

The second stage of the Standard Steel KZ LLP lead waste processing plant, which produces non-ferrous metal concentrate, was launched in Shymkent. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nysanbayev, and the city mayor, Gabit Syzdykbekov.   In his speech, the head of the megalopolis noted that the launch of production will not only contribute to the development of the city's economy, but also reduce the environmental impact of the activities of industrial enterprises.   «In our country The industrial sector is developing rapidly, the number of enterprises is increasing every year. As a result of comprehensive support from the state, jobs are being created and the well-being of citizens is improving,” said G. Syzdykbekov.   The investment project, worth a total of more than 13 billion tenge, has provided employment to about 300 people. Since the implementation of the first stage, the plant has produced more than 4,600 tons of copper-silver concentrate per year. The launch of the facility will allow the enterprise to increase production volumes and produce an additional 20 thousand tons of zinc oxide annually.   Press service of the Shymkent city akim Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/910371

The city mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov attended the key-handing ceremony and congratulated the happy guests. Families who have received new housing have been busy cutting the ribbon of their homes. The homes commissioned on the eve of the holiday are located in the Asar-2 and Turan microdistricts. The construction of the homes was carried out by the contractors "Integra Construction KZ" LLP and "Altyn Construction" LLP. Among the new residents are large families and citizens from socially vulnerable groups of the population. The pace of construction in our country is increasing every year. Today, state programs implemented on the instructions of the head of state are directly aimed at ensuring a comfortable life for Kazakhstanis. Among them, special attention is paid to providing everyone with housing. Today's housewarming party is proof of this. It should be noted that in 2024, within the framework of the state program in the city of Shymkent, it is planned to provide 1,000 citizens registered on the housing queue (orphans and children left without parental care - 200, large families - 351, vulnerable groups of the population - 449) with rental apartments without the right to purchase. Of these, 597 apartments have been put into operation to date (orphans and children left without parental care - 136, large families - 288, socially vulnerable groups of the population - 173). In addition, 280 rental apartments that were transitional from 2023 were occupied this year. Under state programs "2-10-20" and "5-10-20", contracts were concluded for 60 multi-storey residential buildings with 1,793 apartments (including 42 multi-storey residential buildings with 1,041 apartments transitional from 2023) on a preferential credit basis this year and were handed over to citizens through the Family Bank. In order to increase the availability of credit housing and encourage low-income citizens, this year 519 families received credit housing through a non-refundable social assistance housing certificate from the local budget. ​This year, 5 billion tenge from the local budget and 3 billion tenge from Otbasy Bank JSC, a total of 8 billion tenge, are allocated for the Kamkor regional program, and it is planned to provide loans to at least 400 families this year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/912003

The grand opening of the new building of the district police department took place in the Korday district. The first deputy akim of Zhambyl region Nurzhan Kalenderov and deputy head of the PD Mukhtar Amanbekov attended the opening ceremony and got acquainted with the technical equipment of the department. They expressed confidence that the new facility will have a positive impact on improving the work of the police.​ The building is equipped with all the modern equipment necessary for receiving citizens, and conditions have been created for effective service to employees.​ Korday district is the most densely populated district of our region (with more than 155 thousand residents), bordering the Kyrgyz Republic. 157 police officers guard the peace and ensure the safety of Korday residents. A three-story administrative building for 150 people was built in the new building for the police. The office rooms are equipped with video surveillance cameras, Internet, computer equipment, and it is possible to serve several people at the same time. There are recreation rooms, a kitchen, a dining room, and a library. ​Much attention is paid to the sports training of police officers. In addition to the sports complex, there is also a shooting range and a weapons room. During the opening ceremony, a 78-year-old local resident came to the police station and, performing the Kazakh national tradition, gave a blessing, wishing for a peaceful sky and prosperity in the new year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/qriim/press/news/details/912415

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerzhan Yerkinbayev held a reporting meeting with residents of the North Kazakhstan region. The event was attended by public activists, media representatives, representatives of the tourism industry, athletes and residents of the region.During the meeting, Yerzhan Yerkinbayev reported on the main initiatives and plans of the ministry in the field of tourism. In particular, the meeting paid special attention to the issues of developing tourism infrastructure, attracting investment and increasing the tourist attractiveness of the region. "The North Kazakhstan region has great potential for tourism development. The Imantau-Shalkar resort area, which is part of the Kokshetau National Park, is one of the main tourist destinations in the region. There are already 36 resorts operating here, 10 of which serve travelers year-round. We prioritize the development of infrastructure and ecotourism,” said Yerzhan Yerkinbayev. This year, more than 115 thousand tourists visited the region, including about 6 thousand foreigners. In order to improve the tourist infrastructure and increase the number of travelers, 21 investment projects are being implemented. Among the completed projects are the modernization of recreation centers, the construction of recreation areas, and the reconstruction of roads in the resort area. Currently, construction work is underway on 18 infrastructure projects. Ecotourism is also actively developing in the region: it is planned to build modern glamping sites, visitor centers, and create new tourist routes in the region. Such projects will also help attract tourists and reduce the impact on nature. This is very important for the national park. In 2024, the volume of tourist services in the region amounted to 1.8 billion tenge. The industry is developing steadily. The income of accommodation establishments across the country increased by 27% in the first nine months of 2024, reaching 224 billion tenge. "More than 225 thousand people are involved in sports in the North Kazakhstan region. This is 42.9% of the region's population. Also, more than 50 thousand children are covered by free sports sections," - said Yerzhan Yerkinbayev. Over the past two years, 4 physical education and health complexes and 4 indoor hockey rinks have been built in the region. The first stage of the renovation of the Karasai stadium has also been completed. The Dynamo stadium in Petropavlovsk has been renovated and a new artificial field has been laid. The construction of swimming pools, hockey rinks and sports complexes continues in the region.After the reporting meeting, Yerzhan Yerkinbayev personally received citizens and listened to questions and suggestions from residents.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/909632

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Serik Zharasbayev held a reporting meeting with residents of Astana. The meeting focused on the development of children's and mass sports, improving sports infrastructure, and promoting national sports.Serik Zharasbayev noted that this year the share of citizens involved in sports reached 41.5% (more than 8.4 million people). It is planned to increase this figure to 50% by 2029.Also, this year, more than 640 sporting events were held in the capital, including the world championships in rapid and blitz chess, sambo and archery, as well as the Davis Cup in tennis. More than 56 thousand people participated in mass running and cycling events.In 2024, the Sana Family Sports Center and the Kodakan Spirit Judo Center were opened in the capital. Next year, it is planned to complete the construction of physical education and health complexes in the Zheleznodorozhny and Ilyinka residential areas.In the capital, special attention is paid to creating an inclusive environment for people with special needs. For example, in the near future, a Boccia center for people with special needs will be built in the Nura district, and work is continuing on the modernization of the K. Munaytpasov Central Stadium.The number of people involved in national sports has reached 845.9 thousand. At the 5th World Nomad Games held in the capital this year, the Kazakhstan national team won 112 medals and took first place in the overall team standings.Serik Zharasbayev spoke about future reforms in the field of sports, including the development of a per capita financing model for children's sports schools. He said that the pilot project will begin in 2025 and will be introduced throughout the country in 2026.In addition, work is actively underway to digitize the sports sector. The E-Sport platform, which integrates data on athletes, coaches, sports facilities and competitions, will be launched in pilot mode. The Asian Winter Games will be held in Harbin, China, in February 2025. 139 Kazakhstani athletes, including 37 representatives of the capital, will participate in the Games. At the end of the meeting, Serik Zharasbayev thanked the residents of the capital for their active participation in the meeting and noted the importance of joint efforts in the development of sports. The meeting ended with a question-and-answer session, during which residents asked their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/910356

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sports Miras Tulebayev held a reporting meeting with residents of Kostanay region in Rudny. The meeting discussed the fight against illegal gambling, the prevention of gambling addiction, as well as the development of sports and tourism in the region. Miras Tulebayev noted at the meeting that gambling addiction is a complex social problem that requires a systematic approach and measures. As part of the comprehensive plan for 2024-2026, the state is stepping up the fight against illegal gambling, introducing measures to restrict advertising, tighten control over operators, and prohibit participation in games for certain categories of citizens. “Since the beginning of the year, more than 170 thousand people have restricted themselves from gambling through the eGov application. These measures will help reduce addiction and protect the most vulnerable groups,” the Deputy Minister noted. He also informed the people of the region that a law had recently been signed to strengthen the regulation of the gambling business. In particular, the law prohibits civil servants and military personnel, as well as persons included in the register of debtors, from participating in gambling, and introduces liability for organizing online casinos. The state continues to work to improve public awareness of the dangers of gambling and introduces educational programs and support systems for those facing gambling addiction. During the meeting, the Deputy Minister also touched upon achievements in the tourism sector. According to him, active work is underway in the region to improve tourism infrastructure, attract investors, and develop domestic tourism. This year, the number of domestic tourists visiting the region has increased by 25%. "We are trying to make travel across Kazakhstan more comfortable and affordable by building modern tourist facilities and improving transport infrastructure," said Miras Tolebayev. The sports sector was also discussed at the meeting with the people of the region. Today, 32 children's and youth sports schools operate in the Kostanay region. More than 18 thousand children train there. This year, the construction of two physical education and health complexes will be completed in the region, and in 2025, a specialized sports school is planned to be opened in Rudny. These initiatives are aimed at attracting young people to sports and training high-level athletes. At the end of the meeting, the residents of the region asked the Deputy Minister questions that concerned them and made suggestions. At the end of the event, Miras Tulebayev thanked the residents of the region for their active participation in the meeting. "Only through joint efforts can we solve complex social problems and strengthen the region's position in the field of tourism and sports," said the Deputy Minister. Photo: alau.kzSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/910720

The e-Sport digital platform was officially presented within the framework of the Expanded Staff Council of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This innovative project aims to digitally transform the physical education and sports sector, ensuring transparency and efficiency in data and process management.The main goal of the platform is to create a centralized database that combines information about athletes, coaches, referees and methodologists from all over the country. The platform also allows you to confirm the affiliation of athletes and coaches to physical culture and sports organizations and their qualifications, create and edit an electronic calendar of sporting events, as well as digitize sports facilities.The key modules of the platform have already been implemented at the pilot stage. In particular, electronic passports for athletes, coaches, referees and methodologists have been developed, an electronic register of sports facilities has been created and a calendar of events in digital format has been introduced. Currently, 81 sports federations and 6 organizations have joined the platform, and data from more than 1,700 athletes has been entered into the database."In 2025, the Ministry plans to expand the functionality of the platform. In particular, competition protocols will be implemented in electronic form, automation of public services and accounting of statistical data in a proactive format. In addition, the e-Sport platform is expected to be put into commercial operation, which will be an important step in the development of digitalization of the sports sector. Especially the regional sports departments should promptly and efficiently carry out work on the transition to the e-Sport platform," emphasized Erbol Myrzabosynov.The presented e-Sport digital platform opens up new opportunities for effective management of the sports industry and will become an important tool for achieving transparency and improving the quality of public services in the field of sports.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/911254

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan has presented the official sports uniform of the national team, which will be used at the IX Asian Winter Games. The competition will be held from February 7 to February 14, 2025 in Harbin (People's Republic of China).When creating the form, international standards were observed and national requirements were taken into account.The main colors — dark blue and light blue - symbolize stability, independence and the desire for new achievements. The white elements emphasize purity and the principle of sports justice.The design is complemented by state symbols: the coat of arms and the flag. The inscription QAZAQSTAN is also present. The uniform features the logo of the IX Asian Winter Games in 2025 and the emblem of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan.The mold is made of modern materials that meet international quality standards. For the comfort of athletes, natural fabrics with high temperature-regulating properties are used. Outerwear is insulated with natural down, which provides lightness and thermal insulation. The tracksuits are made of high-tech fleece, which keeps you warm even in extreme conditions.The set includes an insulated jacket, a windproof suit, a vest, sports and training suits, a T-shirt, shorts, hats, athletic shoes and accessories.The IX Asian Winter Games will bring together 1,147 athletes from 32 Asian countries. The competition will feature 196 sets of awards in six sports and 11 disciplines.The creation of a new sports uniform became possible thanks to the support of sponsors.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/911258

Bright victories of 2024Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/912675

CNN Travel has released a list of 25 destinations worth visiting in 2025, recognizing Kazakhstan as worthy of a special status. In particular, the city of Almaty is among the best destinations to visit. The city has been called the "new style capital" of Central Asia due to its unique atmosphere, which combines vast natural landscapes and a developing urban culture. 🔹As noted by CNN Travel, Almaty is one of the rare cities in the world that has a thriving nightlife, from delicious cuisine to modern art and culture. In addition, its location at the foot of the Tien Shan Mountains gives travelers easy access to the pristine beauty of nature. 🔹The city's main attractions include metro stations, the Abilkhan Kasteyev State Museum of Art, and the Tselinny Modern Cultural Center, which will move to a new building in 2025. Almaty is also considered the birthplace of Neo Nomad cuisine. CNN Travel recommends starting your gastronomic journey right here, with a special recommendation for the AUYL restaurant in the Medeu Valley. ✈️ The editors noted that getting to Almaty has become easier than ever. The city is connected by direct flights to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition, Kazakhstan offers a visa-free regime for citizens of many countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. 🔹Almaty is strengthening its status as a leading tourist center in Central Asia with its unique culture, natural wealth and modern features. 🔗 You can see the full list at the following link: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/best-destinations-to-visit-2025/index.html Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/912743

The Jibek Joly tourist train has set off on its second journey. This time, the scope of the railway journey has expanded, including the cities of Shymkent in Kazakhstan and Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Today, the Jibek Joly tourist train began its journey along the route "Almaty - Turkestan - Tashkent - Samarkand - Shymkent - Almaty". The tour will last for 5 days from January 2 to 7. More than 100 passengers set off on the second journey. Travelers will immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of ancient cities and travel along the traces of the Great Silk Road. The route includes the main attractions of the cities. For the comfort of tourists, the tour program includes guide services, meals, entrance tickets to attractions and transfer services. It should be noted that the main feature of this time's railway journey is that tourists will spend the night on the train. The train will continue its journey on the designated route at that time. The international tour was organized by Passenger Transport JSC and the Republican Association of Kazakhstan Tourism Industry with the support of Kazakh Tourism NC JSC and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/tsm/press/news/details/912744

The Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan presented data on the main indicators in the supervised industries for 11 months of this year.The industrial sector of Kazakhstan shows positive dynamics in the main branches of the manufacturing industry with a cumulative index of 5.3%. This includes mechanical engineering, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, and the chemical industry.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mps/press/news/details/908893