On 10 July 2026, the WIPO Global Awards 2026 ceremony took place in Geneva on the sidelines of the 68th Series of Meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The WIPO Global Awards are among the Organization's most prestigious international distinctions in the field of innovation and intellectual property.The Awards are presented annually to small and medium-sized enterprises and startups that not only develop innovative technological solutions but also use intellectual property effectively as a tool for business growth, attracting investment and entering international markets. In 2026, the competition received around 1,300 applications from 126 countries and following a multi-stage selection process an international jury selected 33 finalists.Of particular significance for Kazakhstan is the fact that Mirai Tech, a Kazakhstani high-tech startup working at the intersection of medical and sports technologies, was named among the finalists of the competition. The company ranked among the top three finalists in the special "Sport" category, introduced by WIPO in 2026 as part of the theme of World Intellectual Property Day.In this new category Mirai Tech represented the Republic of Kazakhstan alongside companies from the United States and Switzerland demonstrating the strong potential of Kazakhstan's innovation in artificial intelligence, biomechanics and sports medicine.Although the winner in this category was a company from Switzerland, Mirai Tech's advancement to the finals of the WIPO Global Awards marks an important international achievement for Kazakhstan's innovation ecosystem and demonstrates that technological solutions from Kazakhstan are capable of competing successfully at the global level.Mirai Tech is a Kazakhstani deep-tech startup founded in Astana that develops smart nano-insoles with integrated autonomous sensors for medical rehabilitation, sports medicine and physical load monitoring. The technology enables the real-time collection and analysis of biomechanical data on human movement and its application in patient rehabilitation, sports injury prevention and the improvement of training efficiency.Mirai Tech's participation in the WIPO Global Awards finals enhances the international visibility of Kazakhstan's innovation projects and opens up additional opportunities for promoting technological developments from Kazakhstan on the global market.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/adilet/press/news/details/1256737?lang=ru

Tehran A solemn ceremony for signing a BOT agreement (Build-Operate-Transfer) on the transfer of a land plot in the port of Shahid Rajaee (Bandar Abbas) for the construction of a Kazakh transport and logistics terminal was held at the Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran. On the Kazakh side, the agreement was signed by Aman Malgazhdarov, General Director of the Corporate Fund QazExportPromotion under JSC "Trade Policy Development Center "QazTrade" of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and on the Iranian side, the agreement was signed by Hossein Abbas Nejad, Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Hormozgan Province – Head of the SEZ "Port of Shahid Rajaee". The agreement is concluded for a period of 27 years. Of these, 2 years are allocated for the construction of the terminal, and the subsequent 25 years for the operation of the facility. The commercial commissioning of the terminal is scheduled for the third year of the project implementation. The implementation of this project will become an important stage in the development of transport and logistics cooperation between Kazakhstan and Iran. The creation of a Kazakh terminal in Iran's largest port will strengthen the transit potential of the International North–South Transport Corridor, increase the resilience of logistics routes, and expand the geography of Kazakh exports by ensuring effective access to the markets of the Persian Gulf countries, South and Southeast Asia, as well as East Africa.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256372?lang=ru

The country has recorded weekly deflation on socially significant food products. According to the Bureau of National Statistics, for the period from June 24 to July 1, 2026, the price index for socially significant food products amounted to 99.9%. During the week, price decreases were noted for seven products. Tomatoes fell in price by 8.5%, cucumbers by 8.3%, eggs by 1.5%, apples by 1.1%, fresh, chilled, and frozen fish by 0.4%, sunflower oil by 0.2%, and kefir by 0.1%. The price index for rice, bread, and milk remained at 100.0%. A slight price increase was recorded for 21 product items. Cabbage rose in price by 7.9%, onions and potatoes by 1.9%, and sugar by 1.6%. For other products, the increase was less than 1%. Regionally, price increases were noted in four regions over the week: Akmola region by 0.2%, Atyrau, Almaty, and North Kazakhstan regions by 0.1%. In Astana, Almaty, Karaganda, and Zhambyl regions, the price index was 100.0%. Price decreases were registered in 12 regions, including Kyzylorda region by 0.9%, Aktobe, Ulytau, Kostanay, and Turkestan regions by 0.3%, Mangystau, West Kazakhstan, and East Kazakhstan regions by 0.2%, as well as in Shymkent, Pavlodar, Abai, and Zhetysu regions by 0.1%. The Ministry of Trade and Integration, together with interested government bodies, continues work on price control and ensuring the domestic market. Since the beginning of the year, 581 meetings of regional commissions have been held to identify unproductive intermediaries, 2,434 administrative rulings have been issued for exceeding the maximum trade markup, and more than 26.5 thousand product chains have been analyzed, revealing 3,816 risks of violations. To saturate the market, supplies of fruit and vegetable products continue. Through JSC "KTZ-Express", about 28.9 thousand tons of potatoes, 8.6 thousand tons of carrots, 4.7 thousand tons of onions, and 0.2 thousand tons of cabbage have been supplied to the domestic market. Memorandums are in effect to ensure stable prices for tomatoes and cucumbers, eggs, sunflower oil, and beef. Since the beginning of the year, more than 3,980 agricultural fairs have also been held to sell products at producer prices.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256374?lang=ru

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan has compiled a List of goods prohibited and restricted for placement and sale on electronic trading platforms. The List has been developed in accordance with the requirements of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Regulation of Trading Activities" based on information provided by interested state bodies within their competence. The List consolidates information on goods for which the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan establishes prohibitions or restrictions on circulation within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including sale through electronic commerce. The publication of the list is aimed at increasing the transparency of electronic commerce. The List will enable owners of electronic trading platforms, online stores, sellers, and other participants in electronic commerce to promptly receive up-to-date information on existing restrictions and take into account legislative requirements when placing and selling goods. Thus, the availability of the list will allow electronic trading platforms to apply uniform approaches when moderating product cards, and sellers to assess in advance the possibility of selling their products. It is important to note that the List is of an informational and reference nature and systematizes the already existing requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, ensuring their accessibility and ease of application. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the authorized state body exercising state regulation in the field of electronic commerce. In case of detection of violations, bringing to administrative responsibility is carried out by the state body to whose competence this is assigned by the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses. The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan will update the list on an ongoing basis as changes are made to the legislation and relevant information is received from interested state bodies. You can familiarize yourself with the Unified List on the official internet resource of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the section dedicated to electronic commerce issues: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/documents/details/1040413?lang=ruSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256378?lang=ru

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Two enterprises of the Karaganda region have won the CIS International Award for achievements in the field of product and service quality. The award ceremony was held in Kyrgyzstan as part of a meeting of the Interstate Council for Standardization, Metrology and Certification.According to the Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs, the title of laureate was awarded to the Scientific and Production Association Defectoscopy LLP, which specializes in the diagnosis and control of facilities in the oil and gas, mining, metallurgical and energy industries. The diploma winner of the award was Boehmer Armatura LLP, a plant located on the territory of the Saryarka special economic zone and manufacturing ball valves.Both companies represented Kazakhstan after successfully passing the national selection.The CIS International Prize is awarded to enterprises that implement modern management methods, innovative technologies and produce products that meet high quality standards.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/karaganda/press/news/details/1256127?lang=ru

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At a meeting of the EEC Council held online, the Kazakh side, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin, proposed extending the validity period of navigation seals produced in third countries and used to track the shipment of goods.This decision is necessary because, in accordance with the current EEC Council decision, operators in EAEU member states must use exclusively navigation seals produced within the Union, effective September 7, 2026.In Kazakhstan, the national cargo tracking operator is the Institute of Space Engineering and Technology of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. In addition to its own devices, the operator uses approximately 10,000 leased navigation seals produced in third countries for a two-year lease. Early replacement of these seals will entail additional costs. However, the current production capacity of EAEU countries is not yet sufficient to fully meet Kazakhstan's demand for navigation seals.At the same time, enterprises have already been identified in Kazakhstan that will establish local production. Launching production will take time.Following the discussion, the EEC Council supported the Kazakh proposal and extended the effective date of the Eurasian Commission's decision until January 1, 2028.Furthermore, the EEC Council approved amendments to the Regulation on the uniform procedure for conducting joint inspections of facilities and sampling products subject to veterinary control. According to the amendments, authorized bodies are authorized to initiate the removal from the register of third-country enterprises that have not supplied regulated products to the territory of EAEU member states for more than five years.Amendments to the EAEU technical regulation "On the safety of perfumery and cosmetic products" were also approved. These amendments provide for a one-year extension of the mandatory requirement for double toxicological testing of products. This decision was made given the limited number of accredited laboratories capable of conducting such testing.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1256385?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alibek Kuantyrov held a meeting with the Greek industrial group METLEN.The parties exchanged views on Kazakhstan's investment climate and discussed promising areas of cooperation. Primary attention was paid to the country's metallurgical and industrial sectors, specifically projects in the field of critical raw materials, circular economy, and the aluminum value chain.During the visit, organized with the support of JSC "NC "Kazakh Invest", the foreign investors were presented with the project development carried out within the "one-stop-shop principle".METLEN operates in the energy and metallurgy sectors, is present in more than 40 countries, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1256005?lang=ru

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Akim of Kostanay region Kumar Aksakalov visited the city of Arkalyk and reviewed the progress of projects dedicated to the city's 70th anniversary. Infrastructure, sports, and transportation development works are being carried out according to the planned schedule.Over the past three years, the facades of 138 apartment buildings have been renovated, and this year the exterior appearance of another 50 buildings will be repaired.The modernization of the railway station continues. Engineering networks, waiting rooms, ticket areas, and sanitary facilities are being upgraded, and modern security systems are being implemented.This year, Arkalyk will host the regional summer sports competition. The main sports venue of the competition — the "Zhiger" stadium — is undergoing repairs.Last year, three new sports facilities were put into operation in Arkalyk.The construction of an indoor hockey rink and a sports and recreation complex continues.The construction of Arkalyk Airport is in its final stage. The main construction and engineering works for the terminal have been completed. The construction of the emergency rescue station and the control tower continues. Milling of the asphalt concrete pavement is underway on the runway. The autonomous boiler house and pumping station have been fully installed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1255870?lang=ru

Almaty Akim (Mayor) Darkhan Satybaldy has reviewed the results of the completed beautification of Republic Square. During a working visit, he was presented with the outcomes of the reconstruction of one of the city's key public spaces, and received a report on the progress of the comprehensive improvement project along Satpayev Street from Baizakov Street to Luganskogo Street.The project concept was developed by the British firm LDA Design (London). The work is being carried out by the Almaty Public Spaces Development Department according to the "facade-to-facade" principle.The primary goal of the project is to create a modern, safe, and comfortable urban environment with priority given to pedestrians. The total area of the improved territory on Republic Square covers 4.5 hectares.At Republic Square, the public space surfaces have been fully renewed, engineering networks have been modernized, and outdoor lighting and automatic irrigation systems have been upgraded. The beautification work utilized modern, durable materials with an estimated service life of over 10 years, which will significantly reduce future maintenance costs.Large-scale landscaping has been carried out: 233 large trees, over 63,000 shrubs, and 17,700 perennial plants have been planted, along with newly established lawns and clover-covered areas. In the evening, the green spaces are enhanced by decorative architectural lighting, creating a striking appearance for the public space. A total of 129 modern light poles have been installed to ensure high-quality illumination of the square.For residents' comfort, modern children's playgrounds, walking routes, relaxation zones, and two amphitheaters have been equipped. Bicycle paths have also been built on the square, which will become part of a unified bike route being created along the entire length of Satpayev Street. Over 500 elements of urban furniture and amenities have been installed, including benches, waste bins, bike racks, tables, chairs, landscape furnishings, arches, and other small architectural forms.One of the distinctive features of the renewed square is eight decorative ponds, which shape the new landscape character of the public space. Additionally, the existing fountains have been fully restored, and new modern fountain complexes have been built, serving as additional attractions for residents and visitors to the city.Special attention has been paid to transport and pedestrian infrastructure. A new public transport stop has been put into operation on Satpayev Street, improving transport accessibility to the city's administrative and business center. Additional traffic light facilities have been installed, controlled pedestrian crossings have been organized, and a barrier-free environment has been created for all categories of citizens.As part of the project, old surfaces have been removed, new utility networks have been laid, a modern automatic irrigation system has been installed, foundations for pavilions have been prepared, and other necessary construction work has been carried out.Upon completion of all works, a unified modern public space will be formed along Satpayev Street. The renovated Republic Square will retain its status as one of Almaty's premier public spaces and will become a comfortable venue for strolling, relaxation, sports, cultural events, and city celebrations.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1255740?lang=ru

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Agriculture Minister Aidarbek Saparov met with a delegation of leading Asian companies—Full Vision Capital (FVC), Towngas, and EcoCeres.During the talks, the parties discussed prospects for attracting investment in the country's agro-industrial complex, the introduction of modern environmental technologies, and the implementation of joint high-value-added projects.Particular attention was paid to the project to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) based on industrial oilseeds.The minister emphasized that the development of deep processing of agricultural raw materials and the creation of high-value-added production are among the key priorities of the state agricultural policy."Implementing such projects will bring unused land into agricultural use, expand the area under industrial oilseed crops, provide domestic agricultural producers with a guaranteed market, and create new growth opportunities for rural areas," noted Aidarbek Saparov.The meeting also explored the potential for using agricultural and food waste as raw materials without the use of edible oils. Specifically, projects for biochar production (Bio-Char) and opportunities for collaboration on green methanol production initiatives were discussed.Following the talks, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in developing cooperation and agreed to continue working together to develop the technical parameters of the projects and identify further practical steps for their implementation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/1255630?lang=ru

From July 23 to 26, 2026, Almaty will host the international forum ACT Creative Tech Week 2026, bringing together representatives from the fields of education, creative industries, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies from Kazakhstan and the Republic of Korea.The forum marks the first practical step in implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Seoul between the public association "Dialogue" Union of Translators, the Academy of Creative Technologies (ACT), and YLAB Academy.On July 4, 2026, in Seoul, the public association "Dialogue" Union of Translators, the Academy of Creative Technologies (ACT), and YLAB Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding.The document provides for cooperation in the fields of education, creative industries, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies. The parties will jointly develop educational programs, organize international events, and exchange professional expertise.ACT is an international educational platform based at ALT University, training specialists in AI, IT, and creative technologies. YLAB Academy is the educational division of YLAB, a global leader in the webtoon industry and intellectual property (IP) development.  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1255114?lang=ru

Паспорт бюджетных программ Управления физической культуры и спорта города Шымкента на 2026–2028 годы опубликован на интернет-портале «Открытые НПА».Просим принять участие в публичном обсуждении данного проекта постановления.Ссылка для подробного ознакомления: https://budget.egov.kz/budgetprogram/budgetprogram?govAgencyId=4379571&budgetId=4335758Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/1255198?lang=ru

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