Today is October 14 Employees of the Department of State Revenues in the Akmola region replenished the reserves of the bank of the regional Blood Center, thus contributing to a noble cause.... Over the past 15 years, I have regularly taken part in donor blood donation campaigns - says Irina Subbotina, chief specialist of the Kokshetau Customs Clearance Center customs post - and I perfectly understand the importance and necessity of my contribution to the common cause, because the donors' contribution to the preservation and salvation of people's lives is well known.It should be noted that any healthy person can become a donor.Employees of the Department of State Revenue fully support the slogan "Give hope for life!" And on an ongoing basis take part in donor actions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-akmola/press/news/details/1310771?lang=ru

The state service for confirming the tax residency of the Republic of Kazakhstan is provided exclusively for the purpose of use outside the Republic of Kazakhstan — in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 224 of the Tax Code. The possibility of issuing such a document for application within the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan is excluded.In this regard, the tax agent independently determines the tax resident status of the Republic of Kazakhstan, guided by Article 222 of the Tax Code.According to paragraph 1 of Article 222, an individual is recognized as a resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the following cases:1. permanent presence in the Republic of Kazakhstan;2. the existence of a center of vital interests in the Republic of Kazakhstan.Permanent presence (paragraph 2 of Article 222) — the presence of an individual in the Republic of Kazakhstan for at least 183 calendar days in any consecutive twelve-month period ending in the given tax period (including arrival and departure days).The Сenter of vital interests (paragraph 3 of Article 222) is recognized as being in the Republic of Kazakhstan upon the simultaneous fulfillment of three conditions:1. possession of citizenship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a residence permit in the Republic of Kazakhstan, or a permit to reside;2. residence in the Republic of Kazakhstan of a spouse and (or) close relatives (if any);3. possession of real estate in the Republic of Kazakhstan by right of ownership or on other grounds by the individual and (or) their spouse and (or) close relatives, which is available at any time for residence.Thus, if an individual meets the criteria for permanent presence in the Republic of Kazakhstan and (or) has a center of vital interests in the Republic of Kazakhstan, they are recognized as a tax resident of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The tax agent determines this status independently — without obtaining confirmation of tax residency from the authorized bodies.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1310755?lang=ru

The Minister of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Madi Takiyev, presented at the plenary session of the Kurultai the draft Law “On the Republican Budget for 2027–2029”. The document was prepared based on the forecast of socio economic development up to 2030, considering budgetary and macroeconomic risks. “The main goal is to maintain a balance between stimulating economic growth, maintaining financial discipline, and unconditionally fulfilling all the state’s social obligations to its citizens. The central element of this budget is investment in people and for people,” Madi Takiyev emphasized. In 2027, revenues of the republican budget are projected at 25.4 trillion tenge, and expenditures at 30.2 trillion tenge. The deficit will amount to 4.6 trillion tenge, or 2.3% of GDP. It is planned to increase own revenues to 23.4 trillion tenge by 2029. In 2027, 10.5 trillion tenge, or 35% of the total budget, are allocated for human capital. Of this amount, 6.9 trillion tenge will be allocated for social assistance and support, and 2.5 trillion tenge for healthcare. The funding covers the guaranteed volume of free medical care, drug provision, and health insurance. In the field of education and science, measures are envisaged to provide health improvement and rehabilitation for 18,000 children, to improve the qualifications of 76,000 teachers, to enhance educational methodology in 217 “Keleshek Mektepterі” schools, and to provide approximately 25,000 dormitory places for students, master’s and doctoral candidates. 60.4 billion tenge has been allocated for a new pool of scientific projects. The total amount of expenditure aimed at stimulating economic development will amount to 7.5 trillion tenge. Over a three year period, it is planned to implement 347 strategic projects in the areas of transport and logistics, social infrastructure, energy, and water resources, using funds from the National Fund. Their implementation will create about 31,000 jobs and ensure access to infrastructure benefits for approximately 13 million people. The draft law continues to be discussed at meetings of working groups and committees of the Kurultai.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/minfin/press/news/details/1310700?lang=ru

The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau Region informs that the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan provides for the possibility of changing the deadlines for fulfilling tax obligations by granting a deferral or installment plan for the payment of taxes, fees, and penalties. These tools help taxpayers facing temporary financial difficulties, provided there are grounds to believe that the ability to pay will arise within the granted period. What is the difference? Deferral is the postponement of the payment deadline by setting a later date for the one-time repayment of the entire amount of the debt.- Term: no more than 6 months (up to 12 months for participants of horizontal monitoring).- Payment procedure: no payments are made during the term; the entire amount is paid in one payment at the end of the term. Installment is the change of the payment deadline by establishing a phased schedule (monthly or quarterly) for repayment in equal shares.- Term: no more than 36 months (up to 12 months for participants of horizontal monitoring and in cases of provision without collateral and a bank guarantee).- Payment procedure: payments begin immediately and are made regularly according to the approved schedule. In what cases are they granted? A deferral or installment may be granted if one of the grounds provided for by legislation is present, including:- damage caused as a result of force majeure (emergency situations of a natural, man-made, social, and other nature);- seasonal nature of production and/or sale of goods, works, or services;- property status of an individual not registered as an individual entrepreneur that excludes the possibility of one-time payment;- a court decision on the application of a debt restructuring procedure;- classification of the main type of activity as belonging to sectors of the economy of strategic importance, and other grounds established by the Tax Code. Changes in deadlines do not apply to taxes withheld at source, excises, VAT on goods imported from EAEU member states, payments to the National Fund, and amounts of fines. Updated rules From 17 October 2026, updated rules will enter into force (Order of the Minister of Finance of 30 September 2026 No. 664). Key innovations:- applications are considered within 10 working days;- a digital waiting list has been introduced: if errors or an incomplete package of documents are identified, the application is accepted while preserving the date of the initial submission, provided the deficiencies are remedied within the established period;- the possibility of obtaining a deferral or installment without collateral and a bank guarantee is retained for debt up to 1,500 MCI, provided the established conditions are simultaneously met (absence of a current deferral/installment, no unfulfilled notifications, taxpayer registration period of at least two years, etc.). The application is submitted to the territorial state revenue authority (including via the egov.kz portal or the State Corporation “Government for Citizens”). The service is provided free of charge. The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau Region recommends that taxpayers seek advice in a timely manner and use the mechanisms provided by law to fulfill their obligations without the accrual of additional penalty amounts, subject to compliance with the conditions for granting.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/1310686?lang=ru

On October 14, 2026, the Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Educational Development "Erken" held a seminar on the topic "Standard curriculum and working curriculum - the basis for effective organization of the educational process" for heads of methodological offices of district and city education departments, as well as deputy school principals for academic affairs.The purpose of the seminar is to organize the development and implementation of standard and working curricula in accordance with regulatory requirements, effective planning of the educational process and the exchange of experience aimed at improving the quality of education.The following issues were considered during the seminar:analysis of standard and working curricula for the 2026-2027 academic year: effective preparation of a working curriculum, organization of elective courses taking into account the educational needs of students and the rational use of variable hours, the procedure for working with a checklist for deputy principals of schools for academic affairs. Following the results of the seminar, feedback was provided, and participants received answers to their questions.The seminar was attended by 100 specialists.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1310688?lang=ru

Dear Residents!An emergency situation has been identified due to water leaking underground from the 1,000 mm main water pipeline located at 13 Syanov Street.To determine the nature of the damage and carry out the necessary repairs, the drinking water supply will be temporarily suspended on October 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.Location of the incident: 13 Syanov Street.A total of 513 subscribers will be temporarily affected by the water supply interruption:Multi-apartment residential buildings — 21 buildings;Private residential houses — 247 houses;Social and commercial facilities — 17 facilities.ADDRESSES AFFECTED BY THE WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONMulti-apartment residential buildings — 21 buildingsAbai Street: 164, 172a, 161, 182;5 April Street: 67;Al-Farabi Street: 19, 43, 43a;Gogol Street: 42, 43a, 44;Pushkin Street: 5, 35, 52a;Tolstoy Street: 25, 30, 32, 40, 40/1;Naberezhnaya Street: 49a, 49v.Private residential sector — 247 housesSyanov Street:13, 15, 15a, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 29a, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 47, 49, 49a, 49b, 64, 66, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103/1, 104, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115.Gogol Street:8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 18.Naberezhnaya Street:2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 24/1, 26, 28, 31, 33, 40, 42, 42/1, 42/3, 42/4, 42/5, 43, 44, 45, 48a, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 56a, 56b, 56v, 58, 66, 67, 69, 72, 74, 76, 78/1, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 105.Dear Residents, we apologize for the temporary inconvenience. Please ensure that you have an adequate supply of drinking water in advance.Thank you for your understanding!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1310670?lang=ru

Dear taxpayers,On October 14, 2026, at 3 p.m., a live broadcast on the topic "Monitoring compliance with tax registration requirements and the procedure for executing a notification of registration with the state revenue authority" will be held on the Department's Instagram page @pavlodar_mkd.Speaker: Chief Specialist of the Indirect Taxes Administration Department Mukhametkalym Galymzhan Kuanyshuly.Moderator: Tolegen Bilyalovich Shaimardanov, Head of the Department of Explanatory Work and the Contact Center.In order not to miss the broadcast, subscribe to the Instagram of the Department of State Revenue for the Pavlodar region – pavlodar_mkd.Department of Explanatory Work and Contact CenterState Duma of the Pavlodar regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1310652?lang=ru

Сегодня в Талгарском районе Алматинской области 29 семей получили ключи от новых квартир. Среди новосёлов — многодетные матери, граждане с особыми потребностями, родители, воспитывающие детей с особыми потребностями, а также семьи, лишившиеся кормильца.В торжественной церемонии вручения ключей от квартир в селе Тузусай принял участие аким Алматинской области Чингис Аринов, который поздравил новосёлов с долгожданным событием и выразил пожелания благополучия и счастья, сообщает пресс-служба акима Алматинской области.Глава региона отметил, что обеспечение населения жильём является одной из важных задач, поставленных Президентом страны.«Глава государства Касым-Жомарт Токаев неоднократно подчёркивал, что повышение благосостояния населения и создание комфортных условий для жизни граждан — одни из главных задач государства. В этом контексте вопрос обеспечения жильём занимает особое место.Численность населения Алматинской области ежегодно увеличивается. Это свидетельствует о развитии региона и его привлекательности для жизни. Собственное жильё — важная составляющая благополучия каждой семьи. Получение ключей от квартиры сегодня стало исполнением заветной мечты, к которой новосёлы шли долгие годы. Наличие собственного дома укрепляет уверенность в завтрашнем дне и создаёт основу для стабильного будущего.Вопросы граждан, состоящих в очереди на получение жилья, всегда находятся в центре нашего внимания. В дальнейшем мы продолжим системную работу в этом направлении, уделяя особое внимание увеличению жилищного фонда», — сказал Чингис Аринов.В настоящее время в Талгарском районе в очереди на получение жилья состоят около 7,5 тысячи граждан. За последние два года в районе было приобретено 459 квартир, из которых 275 уже переданы новым владельцам. Сегодня ключи от жилья получили ещё 29 семей.Среди новосёлов — Зиягуль Ержанова, которая воспитывает ребёнка с особыми потребностями.«Мы встали в очередь на жильё в 2015 году. И вот спустя 11 лет дождались этого долгожданного момента — наконец получили собственную квартиру. Разделить нашу радость приехал аким области, который лично поздравил нас с новосельем. Он также подарил электрическую плиту и телевизор, необходимые для дома. Для нас это большая помощь.Мне понравились планировка и качество двухкомнатной квартиры. Здесь большие окна, светлые комнаты и красивый вид на горы. Выражаю благодарность Президенту страны, акиматам области и района за оказанную поддержку», — поделилась жительница.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1310654?lang=ru

Health lessons dedicated to the prevention of hepatitis A were held in the East Kazakhstan region. The organizer was the KSU "East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Educational Development "Erken" of the East Kazakhstan Region Education Department. The classes were conducted in the interview format for students of the region in two languages — Kazakh and Russian, which made it possible to reach a wide audience of schoolchildren of different ages. The speaker was Aygerim Armankyz Batyrkhanova, a public health doctor at the Shygys Center for Preventive Medicine Medical Institution.The topic of the lessons — "Stop hepatitis A! Find out and protect yourself" — aroused great interest. During the interview, the doctor explained in detail that hepatitis A is an infectious disease that affects the liver and is most often transmitted through contaminated hands, water and food. Symptoms may include weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain, fever, and yellowing of the skin and eyes.The main focus was on prevention. The speaker stressed that the simplest and most effective rule is to wash your hands with soap and running water. It is especially important to wash your hands after using the toilet, before eating and cooking. If it is not possible to wash your hands, you can use antiseptics. It is also necessary to drink only safe water, and if in doubt, boil it. Fruits and vegetables should be thoroughly washed, and some, such as Chinese apples, should be soaked in boiling water.The doctor also answered questions about vaccination. She confirmed that hepatitis A vaccination is one of the ways to prevent it, but the decision to vaccinate a child is made jointly with the parents and a medical specialist, taking into account the national vaccination calendar. It is important that the child is absolutely healthy at the time of vaccination.The speaker also touched upon the topic of other types of hepatitis B and C, which are transmitted parenterally, for example, through blood. She warned about the risks of infection when visiting manicure, tattoo, and dental clinics if the instruments are not properly sterilized. Therefore, it is important to choose trusted craftsmen and clinics.At the end of the lesson, the doctor reminded that if symptoms of hepatitis A appear, you should not self-medicate, you urgently need to see a doctor. The earlier treatment is started, the lower the risk of complications. The students received comprehensive answers to their questions and thanked the speaker. Conducting such lessons in two languages helps the younger generation to develop a responsible attitude towards their health and improve medical literacy.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/1310643?lang=ru

Prague – Kairat Abdrakhmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Czech Republic, met with Jan Sechter, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic and Co-Chair of the Kazakhstan - Czech Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial, Scientific and Technical Cooperation.The meeting focused on the implementation of agreements and instructions arising from the official visit of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to the Republic of Kazakhstan in April 2026, as well as current priorities for further developing bilateral trade, economic and industrial cooperation.Particular attention was paid to preparations for the 13th meeting of the Kazakhstan–Czech Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Industrial, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, scheduled for 2027. Both sides underscored the importance of developing a substantive agenda and identifying promising areas of cooperation of mutual interest.The participation of the Kazakhstani delegation in the 67th International Engineering Fair in Brno was also discussed. The sides positively assessed the participation of the Union of Machine Builders of Kazakhstan in the exhibition. They highlighted the fair’s importance as a platform for expanding business contacts, strengthening partnerships between companies from the two countries and advancing joint projects in industry and related sectors.The meeting also featured a substantive exchange of views on a broad range of bilateral issues, including trade, energy and energy resource supplies, the digital economy, transport and logistics, and cooperation on critical materials. Both sides expressed their interest in further developing cooperation in these areas, which offer significant potential for strengthening economic ties between Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic.The interlocutors also noted that the forthcoming visits to Kazakhstan by Czech Minister of Transport Ivan Bednárik and Czech Minister of Agriculture Martin Šebestyán would provide additional momentum to bilateral cooperation, facilitate closer sectoral dialogue and open up new opportunities for practical engagement.The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, reaffirming the mutual commitment of Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic to steadily strengthening their partnership, expanding business ties and deepening cooperation in priority areas. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-prague/press/news/details/1310644?lang=ru

Putrajaya, 14 October 2026 – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Malaysia Malik Murzalin presented copies of his Letters of Credence to Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Ambassador Ikram bin Mohd Ibrahim.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of Kazakh-Malaysian relations, including the further strengthening of political dialogue and expansion of bilateral cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-kuala-lumpur/press/news/details/1310637?lang=ru

The tax debt of a deceased individual incurred on the day of his death or on the date of entry into force of a judicial act declaring him deceased shall be settled by the heir(s) within the limits of the value of the inherited property and in proportion to the share in the inheritance as of the date of its adoption. If an orphan child, a child left without parental care, is the heir of a deceased individual who was not registered as an individual entrepreneur and/or a person engaged in private practice, then such heir is exempt from paying off the testator's tax debt, and the testator's tax debt is written off if the deceased was registered as an individual entrepreneur and (or) a person engaged in private practice, the obligation to repay his tax debts is imposed on such an heir only on the basis of a judicial act on the collection of tax debts that has entered into legal force. If the property of a deceased individual is insufficient to repay the tax debt, the outstanding part of the tax debt is written off by the tax authority on the basis of a judicial act on the insufficiency of property that has entered into force. In the absence of heirs or the refusal of all heirs from inheritance and the transfer of property to communal ownership, the tax debt of the deceased individual is written off in accordance with the decision to write off the tax debt. The decision to write off tax arrears is made by the tax authority on the basis of a judicial act that has entered into legal force recognizing the property of a deceased individual as extortionate. Upon cancellation of a judicial act declaring an individual deceased, the tax debt of such individual that was previously written off is resumed by the tax authority, regardless of the limitation period.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-sko/press/news/details/1310624?lang=ru

The international audit and consulting company EY has presented a new edition of Doing Business in Kazakhstan 2026, a guide for foreign companies, investors and entrepreneurs interested in entering the Kazakh market and developing business cooperation with Kazakhstan.The publication is intended to help international businesses better navigate the business environment in Kazakhstan, including key regulatory and tax aspects of working in the national market. Such analytical materials are of particular importance for companies that assess the prospects for international expansion, plan investment projects, or consider Kazakhstan as a regional business partner.Kazakhstan has consistently strengthened its position as an important economic center of Eurasia, offering opportunities for the development of international trade and economic cooperation, attracting investments and expanding business ties. In this context, up-to-date information about the country's legal and tax environment is becoming an important practical resource for foreign entrepreneurs, allowing them to make more informed decisions when planning to enter the market.For foreign companies, the Doing Business in Kazakhstan 2026 guide can be a useful starting point when studying the business environment of Kazakhstan, assessing the prospects for cooperation with Kazakhstani partners and preparing for the implementation of joint projects. It is of particular interest to enterprises considering the possibilities of expanding exports, developing investment cooperation and establishing long-term business contacts in Central Asia.The EY publication helps to make information about Kazakhstan more accessible to the international business community and provides interested companies with an additional tool for preliminary study of business conditions in the country.You can read the Doing Business in Kazakhstan 2026 guide on the official EY website: https://www.ey.com/content/dam/ey-unified-site/ey-com/en-kz/services/tax/documents/ey-doing-business-in-kazakhstan.pdfRepresentatives of the Slovenian business community who are interested in exploring investment, trade and economic opportunities in Kazakhstan are encouraged to use this guide as one of the information resources when planning further cooperation with Kazakhstani partners.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-ljubljana/press/news/details/1310605?lang=ru

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Arman Issagaliyev received Secretary-General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Asad Majeed Khan, who arrived in Astana to participate in the 14th Meeting of the ECO Ministers of Transport.Deputy Minister Issagaliyev emphasized that, as one of the key participants in the development of international transport corridors, Kazakhstan attaches particular importance to strengthening transport and logistics cooperation within the ECO framework. In this regard, he highlighted the importance of practical engagement and the implementation of joint projects in priority areas.Secretary-General Khan warmly commended Kazakhstan’s contribution to the Organization’s activities and expressed confidence in the further deepening of cooperation.The parties also discussed preparation for the 30th Meeting of the ECO Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, scheduled to take place in Islamabad on 15–16 November this year, and exchanged views on current issues of the international and regional agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/1310600?lang=ru

When citizens’ applications are considered, they may be represented only by their legal representatives, advocates, legal consultants who are members of a chamber of legal consultants, as well as authorized representatives of organizations that are entitled by law, their charter or regulations to protect the rights and interests of their members and the rights and interests of other persons.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ksrk/press/news/details/1310576?lang=ru

Kazakhstan has approved a national standard for pasteurized camel milk. The standard establishes uniform product requirements and aims to help domestic enterprises expand their product range and develop exports. The document will come into force on November 1, 2026.The national standard ST RK 4050-2026, “Pasteurized Camel Milk. Technical Specifications,” was approved by Order No. 41-NQ of September 11, 2026, issued by the Chair of the Technical Regulation and Metrology Committee of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The document was developed by the Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Metrology (KazStandard) under the National Standardization Plan for 2026. The applicant was Antigen Research and Production Company LLP.In Kazakhstan, camel milk has traditionally been used to produce fermented dairy drinks such as shubat and kymyran. Over the past 15–20 years, global interest in camel milk has grown, along with the range of products made from it.Camel milk is used to produce ice cream and confiture, as well as in coffee-based drinks. For example, it can be used to prepare camelccino, a camel-milk version of cappuccino. Pasteurized camel milk is used in the production of such products.The new standard establishes requirements for product quality and safety, labelling, packaging, transportation and storage. It also defines common terminology, product classifications and indicators for assessing product characteristics.The standard will enable producers to expand their product range for domestic and international markets. The countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, China and the Middle East are considered promising export destinations.The introduction of uniform requirements is intended to support Kazakhstani producers and strengthen their competitiveness. Developing this sector will also help diversify exports and increase the international recognition of Kazakhstan’s camel-milk products.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/1310577?lang=ru

The professional ethics of civil servants are based on the following principles:- Integrity – professional and responsible service to the state for the benefit of society.- Honesty – a sincere and truthful attitude towards one’s duties.- Fairness – making lawful decisions regardless of the influence of individuals, legal entities, social groups, or organizations, and preventing discrimination against individuals arising from bias or subjectivity under any circumstances.- Openness – demonstrating a willingness to engage with the public and ensuring transparency in one’s actions.- Courtesy – treating citizens and colleagues in a polite and respectful manner.- Client orientation – taking measures to improve the quality of public services by fully focusing on the needs of the population as consumers of public services, and preventing bureaucracy, unnecessary red tape, and delays in the consideration of applications and appeals.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-astana/press/news/details/1310538?lang=ru

On 12 October, Bishkek hosted the 12th Meeting of the Heads of Customs Administrations of the Member States of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).The delegation of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan was headed by Committee Chairman Zhandos Duisembiyev.The meeting, chaired by Ulan Kimsanov, Head of the State Customs Service of the Kyrgyz Republic, was attended by the heads of the customs services of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan, OTS Secretary General Kubanychbek Omuraliev, and World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders. Representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) also took part.One of the key outcomes of the meeting was a set of concrete agreements on digital data exchange, the simplification of customs procedures and the development of transit routes.By 1 March 2027, the customs services plan to complete implementation of the Technical Specifications for Information Exchange under the Agreement on the Establishment of a Simplified Customs Corridor.This will make it possible to move to a pilot electronic data exchange between the customs services of OTS countries. Its official launch is planned for the next meeting in Türkiye.For businesses and international carriers, such an exchange will enable faster customs procedures and shorter cargo delivery times between the countries.Particular attention was given to customs risk management and stronger cooperation between customs laboratories. By 1 December 2026, the countries will submit proposals on priority areas for the exchange of experience, after which the OTS Secretariat will compile a consolidated list.     Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan presented their experience of bilateral cooperation between customs laboratories and invited the other OTS states to join this cooperation.      A phased schedule was also agreed for the preparation of the Action Plan ("Roadmap") on OTS customs cooperation for 2027–2031 and a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of Authorized Economic Operator programmes.       The participants also discussed other areas of digitalization and transport facilitation, including the introduction of the eTIR procedure, further development of the single-window principle, and use of the Trans-Caspian Customs Transit Portal.       Implementation of these decisions is aimed at further accelerating border crossings, improving the efficiency of customs procedures and developing the transit potential of OTS countries, including within the Middle Corridor.      Following the meeting, a Protocol was signed setting out the agreements reached and the deadlines for their implementation.       The 13th Meeting of the Heads of Customs Administrations of the OTS Member States will be held in the Republic of Türkiye in 2027.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1310491?lang=ru

As part of the AI Labs concept, Astana Hub and Ghent University (Belgium) are opening a joint Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics Laboratory at Alem.ai. The laboratory will bring together scientists from both countries to conduct joint research, develop talent, create startups and attract international funding.The laboratory is part of the AI Labs concept, which develops joint research with leading universities worldwide at Alem.ai. Mathematics is the foundation of artificial intelligence: training any AI model relies on optimisation methods, statistics and probability theory. The laboratory therefore links fundamental mathematics with applied AI challenges.Scientists from Ghent University and Kazakhstan, including members of Kazakhstan’s scientific diaspora, will run joint research projects, develop new AI technologies and train young researchers. The first areas of work will be applying AI and neurotechnology to personalised learning and developing an AI solution for early screening for Parkinson’s disease.As part of the official visit, a telescope was also handed over, opening up new opportunities for space exploration and the development of scientific cooperation. The partners plan to submit joint applications for Horizon Europe grants and to attract investment in the laboratory’s research and development.The laboratory’s key outcomes will be new talent in artificial intelligence and mathematics, technology startups and joint research projects.AboutGhent University (Universiteit Gent), founded in 1817, is one of Belgium’s leading research universities.Horizon Europe is the European Union’s key funding programme for research and innovation for 2021–2027. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1310494?lang=ru

На горном курорте «Ой-Қарағай» в Алматинской области введён в эксплуатацию новый туристический комплекс, расположенный на высоте 2 140 метров над уровнем моря на вершине “Актас”. В его состав входят ресторан, конференц-зал для проведения деловых встреч и гостиница для отдыхающих. Строительство комплекса велось на протяжении двух лет. В проект инвестировано 58 млрд тенге.В рамках проекта протяжённость трасс для катания на сноуборде и горных лыжах увеличена с 28 до 38 километров. Кроме того, впервые в Казахстане введены в эксплуатацию два подъёмника на 10 и 6 мест. Таким образом, в Алматинской области начал принимать посетителей новый туристический объект, полностью соответствующий международным стандартам.В прошлом году горный курорт «Ой-Қарағай» посетили более 660 тысяч туристов. С начала текущего года этот показатель вырос ещё на 20%.«В настоящее время функционируют большой конференц-зал вместимостью 350 человек и ресторан. Это позволяет проводить мероприятия различного формата. Кроме того, у нас есть гостиница на семь номеров, обеспечивающая возможность качественного обслуживания гостей. Мы рассчитываем, что увеличение протяжённости трасс для зимних видов спорта и строительство двух подъёмников позволят в несколько раз увеличить количество туристов. Сегодня курорт посещают не только гости из Казахстана, но и туристы из России, Индии, Китая и стран Персидского залива. Этому во многом способствуют эффективные меморандумы о сотрудничестве с зарубежными странами, заключённые акиматом Алматинской области в сфере туризма», — отметил руководитель PR-службы горного курорта «Ой-Қарағай» Максим Козлов.Отметим, что в настоящее время в туристической отрасли Алматинской области реализуются 30 инвестиционных проектов общей стоимостью 638,2 млрд тенге. В прошлом году постановлением Правительства утверждён Комплексный план развития Алматинского горного кластера на 2025–2029 годы, предусматривающий реализацию в регионе 15 проектов по шести ключевым направлениям.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almobl/press/news/details/1310435?lang=ru