A solemn evening dedicated to International Theatre Day was held at the Biken Rimova Drama Theatre in Taldykorgan. This significant event, celebrating the art of theatre, gathered cultural figures, honored guests, and art enthusiasts.The Head of the Department of Culture, Archives, and Documentation of the Zhetysu region, Kuanysh Suleimenov, attended the event to congratulate theatre professionals on their special day. During the ceremony, he read a congratulatory letter from the deputies of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and presented letters of appreciation from the international organization TÜRKSOY.Additionally, theatre actors received awards from the Zhetysu Regional Maslikhat, the Department of the Anti-Corruption Agency for the Zhetysu region, the Zhetysu Regional Police Department, and the regional branch of the «AMANAT» party.The event was also attended by representatives of the Union of Theatre Workers  of  Kazakhstan and the Association  of  Theatres  of Kazakhstan, who recognized the best artists. Among the distinguished guests was Saule Akhmediyeva, Chairperson of the Sectoral Trade Union of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and  Information Workers for Almaty and the Zhetysu region. As part of the evening, Mahmutzhan Bedelbayev was awarded the «Labor Glory» order.Theatre actors delivered outstanding performances, captivating the audience and leaving a lasting impression. At the conclusion of the event, flowers were presented to the artists on behalf of the governor of the Zhetysu region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/965024?lang=kk

Budapest, 26 March 2025 – Abzal Saparbekuly, the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary held a meeting with Prof. Dr. László Borhy, Rector of Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) and President of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference.Founded in 1635, ELTE is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in Hungary, with a long-standing tradition in the humanities, legal studies, and scientific research. During the meeting, Rector Borhy provided an overview of ELTE’s historic legacy, academic structure, and its broad network of faculties and research institutes. He also highlighted the university’s ongoing cooperation with higher education institutions in Kazakhstan.As President of the Hungarian Rectors’ Conference, Prof. Borhy expressed strong interest in advancing bilateral academic relations and welcomed the proposal to organize a Hungarian–Kazakh Rectors’ Forum, aimed at fostering dialogue and institutional cooperation between universities of the two countries.Ambassador Saparbekuly briefed the Rector on the growing educational cooperation between Kazakhstan and Hungary and expressed appreciation for ELTE’s active role in hosting Kazakh students and scholars. He noted that over 90 Kazakh students are currently enrolled at ELTE, which reflects the increasing academic interest of Kazakh youth in Hungarian higher education.The Ambassador also acknowledged the valuable contributions of the Department of Turkic Studies at ELTE and emphasized Kazakhstan’s interest in expanding Kazakh language courses. Discussions touched upon the potential establishment of a Kazakh language courses, as well as opportunities for joint research, academic publications, and Kazakhstan-themed cultural events at ELTE.Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening educational and cultural cooperation, recognizing the shared benefits of closer engagement between the academic communities of Hungary and Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/965013?lang=kk

In accordance with the action plan of the spring vacation school, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held a seminar for English teachers of Ulan, Glubokoe districts and Ust-Kamenogorsk city. The event, supported by Oxford University Press, offered the participants a topic: “Classroom management and integration of artificial intelligence in foreign language teaching”. The main goal of the seminar was to provide methodological support, introduce digital resources for teaching English and showcase practical teaching ideas.The seminar was led by Ece Arisut, an international lecturer from Oxford University Press.The seminar program included both theoretical and practical parts, with teachers actively exchanging methods and forms of work related to various educational technologies.The seminar explored international interactive teaching methods, communication tools, and resources for working with websites specifically designed for English language teachers.Following the seminar, the participants received certificates and gift sets from the organizers.A total of 150 English language teachers attended the event, highlighting the significance and relevance of such gatherings for teachers of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/965011?lang=kk

On March 27, 2025, the 26th regular session of the Maslikhat was held. Which was attended by Deputy akim of the Askarova district, Zh.A., akims of administrative-territorial units, heads of departments and the media. The following issues were considered on the agenda of the session:Approval of the reporton the execution of the Altaidistrictbudgetfor2024;1.1. Daniyar Dyusembinovich Akhmetov, a member of the Audit Commission of the East Kazakhstan region, spoke on the approval of the report of the Chairman of the Audit Commission of the East Kazakhstan region on the results of control over the execution of the budget of the Altai region for 2024.;On the provision of medicalservicesinmedicalinstitutions of the interdistricthospital of the Altairegion.Provision of freemedicines to the population of the Altairegion;On the provision of medicalservicesin the medicalinstitution of the cityhospital of Serebryansk;On the progress of preparationandimplementation of flood prevention measuresinsettlements of the Altairegion;Onamendments to thedecision of the AltaidistrictMaslikhatdatedDecember26, 2023No.9/4–VIII"On the election of districtterritorialandprecinctelectioncommissions";Onamendments to thedecision of the Maslikhat of the AltairegiondatedJune10, 2016No.4/4-VI"Onapproval of the staffof the Commissionfor the PreventionandElimination of EmergencySituations of the Altairegion".The issues were reviewed and discussed before the session during the meeting of the Standing Committees.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/altay-maslihat/press/news/details/964991?lang=kk

Budapest, March 20, 2025 – Abzal Saparbekuly, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Hungary, held a meeting with a newly appointed Executive Director of the Representation Office of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Hungary, Balázs Hendrich.Ambassador Abzal Saparbekuly congratulated Balázs Hendrich on his recent appointment as Executive Director of the OTS Office in Hungary and conveyed his best wishes for success in his new role. He expressed confidence that Hendrich’s leadership will further strengthen the cooperation between Hungary and the Turkic States.During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for enhancing bilateral cooperation within the framework of the OTS. Ambassador Saparbekuly emphasized the significant potential for developing multifaceted collaboration between Hungary and the member states of the Organization of Turkic States.Ambassador Saparbekuly also reiterated Kazakhstan’s commitment to supporting the activities of the OTS Office in Hungary and expressed readiness to contribute actively to joint initiatives aimed at deepening ties between Kazakhstan, Hungary, and other Turkic nations.In turn, Balázs Hendrich underscored the substantial achievements of the OTS since its inception and noted Hungary’s strategic interest in fostering closer relations with the Turkic world as part of its "Opening to the East" policy. Hendrich underlined the importance of strengthening multifaceted cooperation.Hendrich also affirmed his openness to proposals for cooperation and his readiness to work closely with the Embassy of Kazakhstan in implementing joint projects and activities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-budapest/press/news/details/964989?lang=kk

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The Department of State Revenue for the Mangystau region informs that the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan has implemented the transition of payment systems of Kazakhstan and information systems of second-tier banks, as well as other participants in payment systems to the international standard of the ISO 20022 payment message format (hereinafter referred to as the international payment message formats). In connection with the transition to international payment message formats, changes have been made to the Rules for Making Non-cash Payments and (or) Money Transfers in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, approved by Resolution No. 208 of the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated August 31, 2016.Thus, the new form of payment order for payments to the budget, approved by the Rules for making non-cash payments, contains the columns "Actual payer" and "Sender of money".According to the Rules, when a legal entity pays payments to the budget, as well as OPV, OPVR, OPV and CO to the GFSS, deductions and (or) contributions to the FSMS for its separate unit, the name of the separate unit of the legal entity for whose obligations the payment is being made is indicated in the column "IIN (BIN)" – his BEAN.The rules also provide that when a bailiff pays payments to the budget for the debtor's obligations under enforcement proceedings, the last name, first name, patronymic (if any) of the debtor for whom the payment is being made is indicated in the column "Actual payer", as well as in the column "IIN (BIN)" – his IIN.Accordingly, payments to the budget are posted to the taxpayer's personal account according to the IIN/BIN indicated in the "Sender of money" column of the payment order, with the exception of the two above cases, namely:- a legal entity transfers social payments for its structural unit, while the BIN of the structural unit is indicated in the column of the payment order "Actual payer" and payments are subject to posting to the personal account of the structural unit.;- the bailiff transfers payments to the budget for the debtor, while in the column of the payment order "Actual payer" the debtor's IIN/ BIN is indicated and payments are subject to posting to the debtor's personal account.(unofficial translation)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-mangistau/press/news/details/964968?lang=kk

Joint meeting of the Altai District Public Council, permanent commissions of the Altai district Maslikhat The first meeting of the Public Council was held, with the participation of akim of the Altai district Kurmambaev R.T., at which Karaguzhina R.R. was elected chairman.The first meeting of the members of the Public Council of the district was held jointly with deputies of the Altai district maslikhat. The issues of providing free medicines to the population of the district; collection, transportation and processing of solid household waste in Altai city; preparation and implementation of flood control measures in settlements; planned road repair works in 2025 were considered. Organization of passenger transportation along socially significant routes, along the routes of the cities of Serebryansk and Altai. The mode of operation of bus routes in the Altai region. The number of subsidized routes, etc.Following the meeting, recommendations were made on each item. Some issues have been submitted for reconsideration with the participation of representatives of regional administrations and organizations. In addition, the akim of the district introduced an initiative to attract specialists from D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University to develop a project of bus routes around the Altai city to replace the outdated ones, which was supported by the participants of the meeting.;Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-altai/press/news/details/964960?lang=kk

On 30.10.2025 in the Regional Communications Service of the region Zhetisu held a press conference with the participation of the media.At the conference, the head of the Office of desk monitoring of the Department of State Revenue in the region Zhetisu G.N.Sarmurzinova spoke about improving the effectiveness of desk control through digital solutions, changes from 1.01.2026.Desk control - an event carried out by the tax authority on the basis of study and analysis of tax forms, as well as other documents and information on the activities of the taxpayer (tax agent). The purpose of desk control is to give the taxpayer (tax agent) the right to independently fulfill tax obligations to calculate taxes and payments to the budget.In order to fulfill the notification it will be necessary to- in case of confirmation of discrepancies, to submit the FNO- in the event of disagreement with discrepancies - to submit an explanationIn general, the procedure for conducting desk control has been retained.The name of the notification has changed - notification of discrepancies identified as a result of desk control.The provision on failure to serve a notice during a tax audit has been clarified, which should be taken into account when conducting a tax audit.Also, in case of non-execution of the notice, i.e. in case of failure to submit an explanation, the issuance of ESF is suspended.Department of state revenues on the region Zhetisu on the results of administration in the direction of desk control issued 12,021 notices for the amount of violation of 220,928.3 million tenge, ensured the receipt of additional reserves in the budget, totaling 4,216.1 million tenge.All the questions asked by the journalists present were fully answered.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-zhetysu/press/news/details/1096041?lang=kk

On 26-27 March, 2025, in accordance with the spring vacation action plan, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held a regional online seminar titled “Ways to enhance primary school learners’ functional literacy” for primary school teachers with the Russian and Kazakh languages of instruction.  The goal of the seminar was to enhance the professional competence of teachers in developing functional literacy among primary school students, and to share teachers’ experiences.During the seminar, the speakers discussed methods for developing mathematical, natural science and reading literacy of primary school students, sharing their successful experiences.During the event, teachers from Ust-Kamenogorsk city, Zaisan, Ulken-Naryn, Glubokoe and Katon-Karagai districts showcased effective methods and shared their strategies aimed at the comprehensive development of functional literacy of primary school students.The seminar was attended by primary school teachers from district, city, and regional educational organizations.The seminar resulted in a feedback session, where the participants shared their insights and thanked the organizers.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/964876?lang=kk

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On March 27, 2025, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region held a regional Olympiad for teachers of physics, chemistry, biology, geography in order to identify and support talented teachers involved in the development of gifted children for preparing them for intellectual Olympiads, competitions and scientific projects.A total of 47 teachers of chemistry, physics, biology, geography participated in the Olympiad.The winners and prize-winners of the regional round were awarded I, II, III Degree Diplomas of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region.According to the decision of the Competition Committee, diplomas were awarded to:in Chemistry:I place - Irina A. Lushpai, Secondary School No. 11, Ust-Kamenogorsk city;II place - Saulesh E. Dadenbekova, Opytnoe Pole Secondary School, Glubokoe district;III place - Madina A. Zeldybayeva, K. Bilyalov School-Lyceum, Tarbagatai district;In Physics:I place - Tatyana Yu. Titova, Secondary School No. 11, Ust-Kamenogorsk city;II place - Zheksenbiuly Shakarim, Zhogargy Berezovka Secondary School, Glubokoe district;II place - Zheksenby K. Kalibayev, Kh. Mustafina School-Lyceum, Zaisan district; III place - Damukhan Mukash, Secondary School No. 9, Altai district of East Kazakhstan region;In Biology:I place - Karlygash M. Bidakhmetova, Lomonosov Secondary School, Zaisan district;II place - Gulnazym Z. Alekeyeva, School-Kindergarten Complex of Akkala settlement, Samar district;III place - Marzhan T. Bolenbayeva, K. Nurgaliyev School-Lyceum No. 43, Ust-Kamenogorsk city;In Geography:I place - Aizhan E. Jarylgasynova, Secondary School No. 9 of Altai town, Altai district;II place - Yulia A. Teplova, Bazylbek Akhmetov Secondary School, Ulan district;III place - Mirgul T. Zhumekenova, Kalzhyr Secondary School, Markakol district;All participants received certificates.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/vko-bilim/press/news/details/964854?lang=kk

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Today marks the official opening of AlmatyFair.ai, a major exhibition dedicated to artificial intelligence, bringing together leading tech companies, AI startups, and global experts. The event serves as a key platform for discussing cutting-edge technologies and their applications across various sectors of the economy and society.The exhibition highlights Kazakhstan’s major national AI initiatives, including the creation of the international AI center alem.ai, the development of the KazLLM national language model, the launch of the National AI Platform—already serving over 8,000 registered users—and the region’s first AI-focused peer-to-peer school, Tomorrow School. Also featured is the work of the Central Asian Innovation Hubs, an alliance of the region’s leading tech parks established by Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan to strengthen the regional startup ecosystem.“Artificial intelligence is already transforming the way we approach the economy, public administration, education, and healthcare. According to McKinsey, AI could contribute up to $20 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Kazakhstan must not simply adopt foreign technologies—we must develop our own solutions. This year, we launched the National AI Platform, created the region’s first national language model, KazLLM, and are working on legislation to govern AI. In line with the President’s directive, we are also establishing an international AI center, alem.ai, which will serve as a key platform for transforming Kazakhstan into an AI-driven nation,” said Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, during the opening of AlmatyFair.ai.The event explores how AI is shaping industries such as manufacturing, finance, public services, education, urban development, and healthcare. The forum features panel discussions on national AI strategies, government adoption of AI, smart cities, business integration, venture investment, the prospects of digital nomadism, and the global expansion of AI solutions.A dedicated Startup Alley gives companies the opportunity to showcase their innovations, engage with peers, and connect with potential investors. One of the event’s main highlights is the AI Startup Showdown—a high-stakes pitch competition taking place on the third day of the fair, March 30. Promising AI startups will compete for a $10,000 prize fund and the chance to join the Hero Training Program accelerator in Silicon Valley (USA).The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan will also sign a number of strategic agreements aimed at boosting the country’s tech export potential and fostering cross-border technology partnerships. This includes a memorandum with Growth Vision Pro to promote Kazakh tech solutions in China and an agreement with GK Hyperscale Ltd to develop and operate two hyperscale data centers. Furthermore, Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and Growth Vision Pro will sign a trilateral cooperation agreement to support the growth of startup ecosystems and facilitate joint entry of Kazakh and Uzbek startups into the Chinese market. Astana Hub will also formalize a partnership with the Y. Altynsarin National Academy of Education to promote digital transformation in Kazakhstan’s education sector and advance STEM education.AlmatyFair.ai is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Akimat of Almaty. The exhibition’s general sponsor is Kaspi.kz, with Freedom Bank and Halyk Bank as official partners.The event is being held at Atakent Business Cooperation Center—one of the largest venues in Almaty. Full program details and registration are available at AlmatyFair.ai.A source: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/964764?lang=en  Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-digital/press/news/details/964827?lang=kk

At the Danesh Rakishev Philharmonic of the region, a concert of the brass band “Big band” called hits of the 90-2000 years was held at the numerous requests of Taldykorgans!One of the most striking philharmonic groups is the brass band, which is a complete team in our region, rich in repertoire, with its own glorious traditions.The head of the orchestra is the director of the culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daniyar Zhakiyanov.At the concert: the orchestra performed the cover versions of popular Kazakh and popular productions: “Perekrestok”, “conquered love”, “Princess”, “Can take my eyes if you”, “I love you”, “Evening me”, “Simple the best” and other.The concert gave the audience a good mood from the very first sounds. The orchestra sounded bright, emotional, with a good presentation and energy, creating a festive atmosphere.Soloists of the concert: Bauyrzhan Kenzhebayev, Gulbanu Lakhayeva, Zhiger Arab, Askhat Madiyev, Gulsim Malisova, Zhandos Masalimov, Akniet Seyfulla, Akbota Sabyrzhanova, Dana Maksimova, Rimma Akhmetova, Almagul Battalieva, Dmitry Mytsyk.The concert program surprised the audience with its variety. Don't miss the following unforgettable evenings!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhetysu-archive/press/news/details/964824?lang=kk

Athens, March 28, 2025 – A delegation from Astana’s Esil District, led by Akim Darmeniyar Qydyrbek-uly, paid a working visit to the Hellenic Republic, where they held meetings with the leadership of the Municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupoli, as well as a series of cultural and business events. The visit took place within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation signed during the visit of the Mayor of Elliniko-Argyroupoli to Astana in October 2024.As part of the visit’s program, the Kazakh delegation participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to the heroes of the Polytechnic University and held substantive negotiations with the Mayor of the Greek municipality, Ioannis Konstantatos.The parties summarized preliminary results of their joint work and outlined concrete steps for developing the partnership. Special attention was given to exchanging expertise in the areas of urban environment, “smart” infrastructure, and environmental projects. The Kazakh delegation visited the “Experience Park Elliniko” and facilities on the site of the former Ellinikon Airport, where the large-scale “New Elliniko City” project is being implemented. This initiative is viewed as a platform for the introduction of advanced “smart city” technologies and for creating favorable conditions for joint innovation projects.In addition to issues of urban development, the parties discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in tourism, culture, and education. The Kazakh delegation visited the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and held meetings with representatives of Greek business and public organizations.Following the meetings and events, the parties expressed confidence that the agreements reached would serve as a solid foundation for further development of interregional cooperation. They agreed to continue exchanging expertise and promoting joint initiatives aimed at sustainable territorial development and improving citizens’ quality of life.Within the framework of the Memorandum of Cooperation, the implementation of projects in the fields of economy, ecology, education, and digital technologies is planned, which will strengthen partnership relations between Astana and Athens at the municipal level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-athens/press/news/details/964823?lang=kk

How is the education system changing in Kazakhstan: new schools"It is the duty of the state to create favorable conditions for the education of every child, regardless of their place of residence." Large-scale state programs implemented in recent years contribute to this.Construction of new schools in the country is proceeding at an unprecedented pace. According to the instructions of the head of state, this year, for the fourth year in a row, about 1,000 rural schools are being modernized. This allows not only to improve learning conditions for children, but also to reduce the gap in the quality of education between urban and rural schools.In the last three years, the material and technical base of more than 4,000 schools has been updated. More than 2,000 educational institutions have opened modern classrooms for robotics, chemistry, biology, physics and STEM. If we consider only the results of 2024, 1621 subject classrooms were equipped in 967 schools. Work in this direction is still ongoing, by 2029 it is planned to open at least 7,000 modern subject classrooms in schools of the country.Another important factor in improving the quality of education is the introduction of digital technologies. As part of national initiatives, 100% of school textbooks have been digitized, and access to high-speed Internet has improved significantly in 95.2% of schools. Educational platforms are being introduced, elements of artificial intelligence are being integrated into the educational process. All these measures are aimed at preparing students for the challenges of the future and forming digital skills in them from an early age.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-ekonomika/press/news/details/964797?lang=kk

Almaty, March 28, 2025 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy – Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas.During the conversation, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Kazakh-European cooperation and exchanged views on issues of the global agenda.They welcomed the high dynamics of interaction, underlining the importance of the upcoming Central Asia – European Union Summit in Samarkand.The sides commended the further effective implementation of the Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Kazakhstan and the European Union, as well as joint projects in the areas of transport and logistics, critical raw materials, green energy, digitalization, climate change, etc.In the context of the development of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, Minister Nurtleu outlined the need to take joint practical steps, which will enable access to the markets of the Middle East and Africa.The Kazakh Foreign Minister also highlighted the importance for both parties of the earliest possible start of negotiations between Astana and Brussels on the agreement on the facilitation of the EU visa regime for citizens of Kazakhstan.For her part, High Representative Kallas reiterated the EU’s commitment to deepening long-term cooperation with Kazakhstan and implementing joint projects. She stated that this would be facilitated by the outcomes of the “Central Asia – EU” Ministerial Meeting recently held in Ashgabat, which are highly valued by the European side.At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed mutual interest in continuing the constructive dialogue.The European Union is the main trade and investment partner of Kazakhstan. The trade turnover between Kazakhstan and European Union reached 49.7 billion US dollars (+16.9%), including exports from Kazakhstan – 38.6 billion dollars, imports to Kazakhstan – 11.1 billion dollars. The gross inflow of direct investment from EU countries for the period from 2005 to 9 month of 2024 amounted 200.7 billion dollars. There are more than 3,000 European companies currently operating in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-prague/press/news/details/964799?lang=kk

Paris, March 27, 2025 – With the support of the Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to UNESCO, a meeting was held at the Organization's Paris headquarters between the President of the World Togyzqumalaq Federation Alikhan Baimenov and the Secretary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Fumiko Ohinata.The President of the Federation expressed gratitude to the UNESCO Secretariat for its support in the 2020 inscription of the nomination Traditional Intelligence and Strategy Game: Togyzqumalaq / Toguz korgool / Mangala/Göçürme on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, initiated by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Türkiye.Speaking about the history and significance of this ancient game, which has gained wide international dissemination, he emphasized that togyzqumalaq is an important part of the cultural heritage of the people, reflecting its wisdom and spiritual values.During the meeting, Mr. Baimenov presented the Secretariat with a togyzqumalaq game board, as well as one of the game stones that had been into the stratosphere during the World Nomad Games (September 2024, Astana).The Federation’s President also introduced the UNESCO staff to the rules of the game and played a match with them, thereby demonstrating how the intangible cultural heritage can serve as a bridge that unites people from different countries and cultures.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-unesco/press/news/details/964771?lang=kk

NU Researchers Develop Innovative Material for MicroelectronicsNew ultra-flexible conductive polymers have the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency of miniature electronic devices, from smartwatches to medical sensors.A team of researchers at Nazarbayev University (NU) has pioneered a novel template-free synthesis method for synthesizing multifunctional three-dimensional polymers. This breakthrough enables the development of various porous composite materials, opening new possibilities for high-performance energy storage systems, sensors, and other cutting-edge technologies.According to Professor Nurxat Nuraje, the project's lead researcher, this newly developed material will allow the creation of compact and highly efficient energy storage devices: «Micro-energy storage solutions are critical for the future of wearable electronics. Our polymers outperform traditional materials and c and provide a scalable, cost-effective solution for miniaturized energy storage applications that could be produced right here in Kazakhstan».The new material is ideal for wearable gadgets such as smart bracelets, biosensors, and other devices requiring flexibility and deformation resistance. It maintains its properties even when bent or twisted, making it an attractive solution for modern compact electronics.Researcher Guldana Zhigerbayeva explained the unique properties of the material:«As a materials science engineer, my goal is to develop scalable methods that serve as a universal platform for smart material development. The key advantage of our new technology is its versatility and simplicity. Unlike existing methods for synthesizing porous polymers, our approach does not require additional techniques, crosslinking agents, or dielectrics. This significantly simplifies the process and reduces production costs. Our developments are already being used in flexible energy storage, gas sensors, and hydrogen generation systems, proving the effectiveness of this method. The scalability of the synthesis also makes industrial application possible».The work of the Kazakhstani research team in the field of polymer nanocomposites is an important step towards the creation of efficient flexible energy storage devices and materials of the future. Currently, the team is applying their novel synthesis method to develop other composite polymers used in hydrogen production, water purification, sensor technology, and various renewable energy and environmental protection projects. Their research was published in the prestigious Scientific Reports, part of the Nature Portfolio.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/964753?lang=kk