On June 24, 2026, the first round of applications for grants to support new business ideas began. Based on decisions by regional commissions, 123 business projects were approved.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-zhumys-aleumettik-korgau/press/news/details/1265618?lang=ru

Today, July 29th, D.I. Karymsakova, Head of the Department for Coordination of Employment and Social Programs of the Kostanay Region Akimat, held a meeting at the Adaldyk Alana public reception office to discuss the provision of technical aids and rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities, as well as special social services.Clarifications were provided during the meeting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-zhumys-aleumettik-korgau/press/news/details/1265614?lang=ru

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Reconstruction work on the railway station at Zheleznorudnaya station has been completed in the Kostanay region. The renovated facility has been designed to meet modern requirements for safety, accessibility, and passenger comfort.The station building, originally constructed in 1959, has been completely demolished. A new single-story passenger complex with an area of 416.1 square meters has been built in its place. The reconstruction included upgrading utility systems, landscaping the surrounding area, organizing modern evacuation routes, and equipping the premises with the necessary furniture and equipment.Following the renovation, the station now meets current passenger service standards and provides more comfortable conditions for waiting and boarding trains.The railway station at Zheleznorudnaya is classified as Class III and serves an average of 452 passengers per day. Twelve passenger trains pass through the station, providing transport connections between the region and major cities of Kazakhstan — Almaty, Shu, Kostanay, Atyrau, Aktobe, Uralsk, Astana, Kokshetau, as well as the resort area of Borovoye.The reconstruction of the station complex is aimed at developing the region's transport infrastructure and improving the quality of passenger services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1265605?lang=ru

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A seminar-meeting on current issues of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the norms of the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan was held with the participation of the staff of regional departments.Head of the Unified Personnel Management Service of the Akimat of Kostanay Region Dinara Makasheva and Ethics Commissioner Kairat Syundikov delivered presentations.The Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides citizens with equal opportunities for entering civil service (Article 35).It was noted that the new procedure for selection to civil service creates conditions for the formation of a professional and client-oriented state apparatus. A civil servant must possess high qualities — patriotism, honesty, justice, responsibility, professionalism, and diligence.Issues of organizing work in state institutions on the prevention of offenses and disciplinary misconduct, as well as the implementation of the Concept for Promoting the Ideology of Law and Order in society, were discussed.K. Syundikov raised issues of organizing control over the targeted and efficient use of state property, including official vehicles.The tasks of forming an anti-corruption culture, accepting restrictions in civil service, and preventing conflicts of interest were communicated to the audience.Special attention was paid to the public behavior of officials, compliance with business etiquette, the culture of public speaking, and the correctness of gestures and greetings. Employees must strictly adhere to the secular principle of the state.The new edition of the Code of Ethics for Civil Servants of the Republic of Kazakhstan introduces an additional principle — the principle of digital ethics, responsible behavior in the digital environment. The Code also restricts the participation of civil servants in online betting and gambling (pari).  K. Syundikov, Ethics Commissioner of the Akimat of Kostanay Region         Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1265609?lang=ru

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The development and deployment of modular wastewater treatment and pumping systems are carried out by the Astana-based company Tazau. Recently, the Astana City Department of Investment and Entrepreneurship Development organized a press tour, giving journalists an opportunity to learn more about this innovative enterprise located in Industrial Park No. 1.The Tazau modular wastewater treatment systems plant was established in 2019. To date, its specialists have completed more than 1,000 projects, and the company's equipment is now operating in nearly every region of Kazakhstan. Its clients include municipal utilities, industrial enterprises, mining companies, and remote rotational work camps.Although Tazau already manufactures highly востребованные and well-established products, the company continues to improve its production processes and optimize its technological lines. The plant expects to reach its full design capacity by the end of this year.The company manufactures fully factory-assembled wastewater treatment systems for domestic, stormwater, and industrial wastewater, as well as pump stations. Every unit is custom-designed and built according to the specific requirements of each client.According to Andrey Belyayev, the company's General Director, Tazau's key competitive advantage is its full-cycle production process."We manufacture fully equipped modular units that only need to be connected to the customer's utility networks," he said.Over the past several years, the company has built a highly qualified in-house team of professionals, including process engineers, designers, project engineers, automation specialists, welders, and CNC machine operators. According to Belyayev, one of the company's greatest strengths is its people, many of whom were trained internally.Tazau has already successfully completed several projects in Russia and is currently negotiating with partners in Uzbekistan. However, Kazakhstan remains the company's primary market, where it plans to further strengthen its position. A full-scale expansion into international markets is planned by 2030.One of the company's strategic priorities is digitalization. The plant is currently developing artificial intelligence solutions for the automation and remote monitoring of wastewater treatment facilities."Artificial intelligence will enable continuous monitoring of treatment equipment, detect potential issues at an early stage, and assist customers in operating complex engineering systems. We expect to complete the full implementation of this technology by March 2027," said the General Director.He noted that AI-based monitoring is particularly important because many customers lack the technical expertise required to operate sophisticated treatment systems. At present, the company supports its clients through its own service department, but in the future, a significant share of monitoring functions will be handled by artificial intelligence.Beyond its technological achievements, Tazau also contributes to improving Kazakhstan's environmental sustainability by developing advanced wastewater treatment solutions. This commitment is reflected in the company's slogan:"Clean Future Technologies."Source: https://kazpravda.kz/n/tehnologii-chistogo-budushchego/Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1265585?lang=ru

The suspension of spending operations on bank accounts is one of the ways to ensure the fulfillment of a tax obligation.1. Legislative basis.The procedure for suspending spending operations on the payer's bank accounts is regulated by Article 125 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Customs Regulation in the Republic of Kazakhstan".2. Suspension of spending operations on the payer's bank accounts is carried out in the following cases::1) non–payment of arrears in customs payments, taxes, special, anti-dumping, countervailing duties, penalties, interest - within ten working days following the day of delivery of the notification of repayment of arrears in customs payments, taxes, special, anti-dumping, countervailing duties, penalties, interest;2) failure to comply with the notification of elimination of violations – within five working days from the date of expiry of the deadline for the execution of the notification of elimination of violations, with the exception of the case provided for in paragraph 3-5 of Article 417 of this Code.;3) unjustified refusal of access of officials specified in the first part of paragraph 4 of Article 420 of this Code to the facility of the person being checked, except in cases of refusal of access to the facility of the person being checked, provided for in paragraph 3 of Article 420 of this Code – within five working days from the date of drawing up the protocol on refusal of access of officials;4) the return by the postal or other communication organization of the notification sent on the elimination of violations, notification of the results of the inspection and (or) notification of unpaid amounts of customs duties, taxes, penalties, interest due to the absence of the payer at the location indicated in the registration data – within five working days from the date of refund policy.3. When the order to suspend spending operations is cancelled.The order to suspend spending operations on the payer's bank accounts is canceled by the customs authority that issued such an order no later than one business day following the day of elimination of the reasons for the suspension of spending operations on bank accounts.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1265553?lang=ru

Islamabad, July 29, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin held a meeting with Lt. (R) Sohail Ashraf, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner of Islamabad.During the meeting, Ambassador Kistafin briefed his counterpart on the current agenda of Kazakhstan-Pakistan cooperation and shared the outcomes of the first State Visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Pakistan in February 2026. Particular attention was given to the agreements reached during the visit and to promising bilateral projects within the framework of interregional cooperation.The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the municipal authorities of Astana and Islamabad. In particular, they explored prospects for collaboration in the fields of digitalization, information technology, artificial intelligence, education, urban infrastructure development, urban greening, as well as the establishment of direct contacts between the chambers of commerce and industry and business communities of the two capitals.Chairman of the CDA Mr. Sohail Ashraf expressed his interest in advancing practical cooperation in these areas and supported the initiative to further expand ties between the two capitals.At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to organize reciprocal visits by representatives of the municipal authorities of Astana and Islamabad in 2026-2027 to exchange best practices and implement joint initiatives.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1265542?lang=ru

The opening of a railway station took place in the village of Saksaulsk, Aral District. The event was attended by Deputy Akim of Kyzylorda Region Bakyt Zhakhanov, Director of the Kyzylorda Branch of the Mainline Network of JSC "National Company "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" Batyrkhan Bazarbayev, industry veterans, elders, and residents of the village.The Deputy Akim of the region noted that the instruction of the Head of State on the modernization of railway stations in the region is being implemented in stages.— Last year, the Kyzylorda railway station underwent major repairs, and the adjacent territory was landscaped. More than 10 billion tenge has been allocated for the major repair and reconstruction of the remaining seven stations and two service points. Railway stations in Zhanakorgan, Shieli, and Kazaly were recently put into operation. In addition, the passenger platform at Talap station has been reconstructed. Today we witnessed the opening of a new railway station in the village of Saksaulsk, built with over 1 billion 360 million tenge of investment. The construction area is 9,129 square meters. This is one of the important projects for the region. I congratulate everyone on the commissioning of the new station",- said Bakyt Zhakhanov.Batyrkhan Bazarbayev also delivered a congratulatory speech, and railway industry veteran Orynbai Orazaev gave his bata-blessing. Employees who contributed to the development of the railway industry, as well as representatives of the contractor organization that performed the high-quality construction of the station, were awarded letters of gratitude from the Akim of the region.The construction of the Saksaulsk railway station began in 2025 on the initiative of the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nurlybek Nalibayev. Today, the facility is fully completed and put into operation.The new station is designed to serve 281 passengers per day. It is equipped with modern equipment and meets current requirements. It includes a mother and child room, a medical center, a luggage storage room, a waiting room, and sanitary facilities.Currently, 15 international and interregional passenger trains pass through the Kyzylorda region. Among them, 6 passenger trains run from the regional center to Astana, Petropavlovsk, Pavlodar, Kokshetau, Semey, and Turkestan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kyzylorda/press/news/details/1265507?lang=ru

A meeting was held in Altai District between the Chairperson of the District Maslikhat, L. Grechushnikova, the Deputy Akim of the District, Zh. Askarova, and the staff of BCK LLP. The event took place in the format of an open dialogue under the theme: "An Open Conversation about the Present and Future of Altai District."During the meeting, participants discussed the district's key socio-economic development priorities, the implementation of state programs, measures aimed at improving the quality of life of residents, and the region's future development prospects.Particular attention was given to the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan as the fundamental legal framework that guarantees the rights and freedoms of citizens, establishes the principles of democratic governance, the rule of law, justice, and the accountability of public authorities to society. It was also noted that the constitutional reforms contribute to strengthening the principles of a Just Kazakhstan, enhancing the role of representative bodies, advancing local self-government, and expanding citizens' participation in making decisions of public importance.At the conclusion of the meeting, employees of the company had the opportunity to raise issues of concern and exchange views on the development of infrastructure, urban improvement, social support, employment, and other important matters affecting the district. Comprehensive answers were provided to all questions. Participants emphasized that such open dialogue platforms help strengthen mutual trust between the public and local authorities, promote constructive cooperation, and contribute to the sustainable development of Altai District.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1265480?lang=ru

Today, residents of Altai District contacted the district Maslikhat deputies to express their concerns about the long queues for mandatory medical examinations at the Psychoneurological Dispensary.On the same day, we visited the facility to assess the situation firsthand and speak directly with the residents.Unfortunately, the problem is real. Residents explained that they are forced to join the queue several days in advance, while some even arrive at the medical facility during the night out of concern that they will not be able to complete the required medical examination within the established timeframe. This situation has understandably caused public dissatisfaction, and these concerns cannot be considered unfounded.During our visit, we met with Yuri Viktorovich Dolgov, Director of the Altai District Psychiatric Dispensary, and discussed the current situation. According to him, the facility's existing capacity does not allow it to accommodate all applicants within a short period, which has resulted in the formation of long queues.Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, the deputies prepared and submitted official inquiries to the East Kazakhstan Region Health Department and the East Kazakhstan Region Police Department. The inquiries call for an increase in the number of citizens who can be served, the implementation of additional organizational measures, and the prevention of violations of the rights of residents who are unable to complete the required medical examination on time due to circumstances beyond their control.We are convinced that this issue must be resolved as quickly as possible. For our part, we will continue to monitor the situation through parliamentary oversight and will keep the residents of Altai District informed about the responses received and the decisions taken.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/1265445?lang=ru

The Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan is closely monitoring the development of logistics infrastructure of the largest international trading platforms. To date, the Ministry has not received any official requests from Wildberries regarding the placement of additional warehouse facilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan. If relevant proposals are received, they will be considered taking into account national interests, as well as in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. It is fundamentally important for the Ministry that any projects of international companies are implemented on a mutually beneficial basis, taking into account the country's national interests, create additional opportunities for domestic entrepreneurs, and are accompanied by investments in the economy of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has significant transit and logistics potential. In this regard, the Ministry supports the implementation of investment projects aimed at developing modern warehouse and logistics infrastructure, creating new jobs, and developing cross-border e-commerce. In addition, processes related to the movement, storage, and handling of goods are regulated by the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the law of the Eurasian Economic Union. Therefore, no exceptions or special conditions are provided for individual market participants. Press Service of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1265423?lang=ru

22 июля 2026 года на площадке Alatau Hub состоялся обучающий воркшоп “Создайте своё ИИ-приложение в Google Cloud”, посвящённый разработке AI-приложений с использованием современных технологий Google. Основной целью мероприятия стало знакомство участников с возможностями платформы Google Cloud, практическими инструментами искусственного интеллекта и подходами к созданию собственных AI-проектов.В мероприятии приняли участие более 20 человек различных возрастных категории. В ходе воркшопа участники получили практические знания о разработке AI-приложений при помощи Google Antigravity и узнали, как применять последние продукты Google для решения реальных задач.Воркшоп проводился экспертом Google по разработке Удеш Удаякумар, специализированным в Google Cloud и Athos. В рамках занятия участники под руководством приглашенного эксперта шаг за шагом разработали собственное AI-приложение на базе сервисов Google Cloud. Воркшоп охватил ключевые этапы создания AI-продукта: знакомство с возможностями облачной платформы, использование современных AI-моделей, интеграцию необходимых сервисов и принципы быстрого прототипирования. Практический формат позволил каждому участнику не только изучить инструменты, но и самостоятельно применить их в процессе разработки.Особое внимание было уделено современным тенденциям развития генеративного искусственного интеллекта, возможностям Google Cloud для стартапов и разработчиков, а также перспективам внедрения AI-решений в различных сферах бизнеса. Участники смогли задать вопросы эксперту, обсудить практические кейсы и получить рекомендации по дальнейшему развитию собственных проектов.Проведение воркшопа направлено на развитие практических цифровых компетенций, популяризацию технологий искусственного интеллекта и поддержку регионального IT-сообщества. Подобные образовательные инициативы Alatau Hub создают условия для обмена опытом, формирования новых технологических проектов и подготовки специалистов, способных разрабатывать инновационные AI-решения с использованием передовых мировых технологий.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl-tehnologiya/press/news/details/1265385?lang=ru

Islamabad, July 28, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Kistafin met with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Hon. Mr. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq.During the meeting, Ambassador briefed his interlocutor on the political reforms being carried out in Kazakhstan and the comprehensive modernization of the country's political system under the leadership of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The Ambassador separately addressed the implementation of the documents signed and the agreements reached during the first State Visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Pakistan, held on 3-4 February 2026.For his part, the Speaker highly praised the reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan, emphasizing their importance for the country's continued development and the positive momentum in Kazakhstan – Pakistan relations.Hon. Mr. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq particularly emphasized the significance of the President of Kazakhstan's visit to Pakistan, describing it as an important milestone in the development of bilateral cooperation.Emphasizing the importance of developing inter-parliamentary diplomacy, the Speaker stated his intention to pay an official visit to Kazakhstan at a time mutually convenient for both sides.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-islamabad/press/news/details/1265389?lang=ru

From July 26 to 30, a delegation from the National Association of Oilseed Processors (NAOP) of Kazakhstan visited the production site of Henan Huatai Cereals and Oilseeds Machinery Co. (Huatai), located in Huaxian County, Henan Province (PRC). Huatai is one of the largest manufacturers of equipment for the oil processing industry. The visit took place within the framework of a memorandum of cooperation concluded between NAOP and Huatai.The delegation included representatives of NAOP, nine oil processing enterprises – members of the Association, as well as leading scientific organizations of Kazakhstan: S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University (KATRU) and the Kazakh Research Institute of Processing and Food Industry (KazRIPFI).During the visit, the participants got acquainted with the enterprise's production capacities, equipment for oilseed processing, and modern technologies for their deep processing. In addition, representatives of Kazakhstani enterprises held negotiations with Huatai's management in a B2B format on the implementation of promising investment projects.One of the key events of the visit was the II Kazakhstan-China Seminar dedicated to advanced technologies and intelligent equipment for deep processing of grain and oilseeds, which took place on July 28. The seminar was organized by Huatai jointly with the Chinese Cereals and Oils Association. The event was attended by representatives of business, the scientific community, and equipment manufacturers. Leading professors from Wuhan Polytechnic University and Henan University of Technology presented modern scientific developments and technological solutions aimed at increasing the efficiency of processing industries.As part of the seminar, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between KazRIPFI and Huatai. The document provides for the development of scientific and technical interaction, exchange of experience, joint research, and implementation of projects to introduce new technologies in the processing industry.According to NAOP, the holding of the second joint seminar became another stage in strengthening the partnership between Kazakhstan and China in the field of deep processing of oilseeds. Such interaction promotes the transfer of modern technologies, the development of applied science, increasing the technological level of domestic enterprises, and expanding international production cooperation.It is worth noting that the first visit of the Kazakhstani delegation to Huatai's production site was organized by NAOP in 2025. At that time, the parties signed a memorandum of cooperation, and the current event is being implemented within the framework of the agreements reached.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1265332?lang=ru

Manama, 28 July 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Bahrain concurrently Madiyar Menilbekov presented his credentials to the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.During the official ceremony, the Kazakh Ambassador conveyed the warm greetings of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the King and reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to further strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.In turn, King Hamad Al Khalifa commended the high level of bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and Bahrain, and expressed his readiness to further expand cooperation across all areas of mutual interest, and wished the Kazakh diplomat success in fulfillment his diplomatic duties.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1265309?lang=ru

On the first issue, deputies heard a report from V.N. Grebenyuk, Head of the State Institution "Department of Employment and Social Programs of the Mendykara District," "On Amending Resolution No. 127 of the Mendykara District Maslikhat of May 22, 2024, 'On Approving the Amount and Rules for Providing Housing Assistance in the Mendykara District."On the second issue, K.R. Rakhmetkaliev, Chairman of the Maslikhat, reported "On Amending Resolution No. 5 of March 30, 2023, 'On Electing the Chairs of the Standing Committees of the Mendykara District Maslikhat.'" (The Chairman of the Maslikhat read the submission of TEC No. 2 of July 20, 2026, and the draft resolution).The district deputies asked questions on the issues discussed, which were answered comprehensively.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maslihat-mendikara/press/news/details/1265276?lang=ru

The main objective of the project is to contribute to the implementation of the "Law and Order" principle outlined by the Head of State, prevent drug abuse among young people, raise awareness of the legal responsibility associated with the use and distribution of narcotic substances, and address pressing social issues such as extortion, cyberbullying, theft, fraud, and gambling addiction (ludomania), thereby fostering a healthy and safe environment for young people.On the first day of the project, participants took part in psychological training sessions, art therapy activities, and team-building programs. These activities were designed to strengthen mutual trust among participants, enhance teamwork, improve emotional resilience, and develop effective communication skills.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-zhastar1/press/news/details/1265242?lang=ru