Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry Jaslan Madiyev demonstrated the concept of the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai . The goal of the International AI Center is to transform Kazakhstan into an AI-oriented state, ensuring innovation and development of AI technologies in all aspects of the social and economic life of the country. The Center alem.ai It is aimed at developing technologies in key industries such as science, industry, creative industries and public services. The center will also contribute to the creation of an AI ecosystem to attract investment and support startups. The creation of the Center will increase the export of Kazakhstani AI solutions to $5 billion by 2029, contribute to a new wave of technological and economic growth through the development of AI, and make Astana the leading center of AI technologies in Central Asia. The project annually plans to attract about 10,000 talents in various industries, train at least 1,000 AI specialists, launch about 100 AI startups and conduct about 10 scientific research in the field of AI. On the ground floor of the Center there will be a public space for forums and public lectures dedicated to achievements in the field of AI for the exchange of knowledge between developers, students, scientists and experts from various fields, as well as an AI museum. There will also be job fairs in the field of AI, where companies will be able to submit their job offers and regular hackathons and startup contests to attract investors and partners for further development. 2-3 floors are designed for the TUMO School. The school is designed for students in grades 9-12, and already more than 42,000 students in Astana can become potential participants in the program in the field of programming, robotics and other creative technologies to develop innovative thinking and prepare for a successful career in the IT field. The second floor includes rooms for training and classes, designed for 206 seats, and the third floor adds another 348 seats. The building also provides areas for group classes, conference rooms and laboratories for the implementation of practical projects. Students of Tomorrow School will study on the 4th and 5th floors. Tomorrow School is the first peer—to-peer artificial intelligence school in Kazakhstan, launched by the Astana Hub Technopark in October 2024. It operates exclusively on the basis of the 01 Edu platform and offers a unique opportunity to receive free training in the field of AI, without requiring prior programming skills. More than 5,000 applications were received for the first and second streams of Tomorrow School. As part of the first stream, 120 people successfully entered the "pool", and only 30% of them were able to qualify for basic education at school. 190 students are currently studying at the second pool. Within the framework of the center, it is planned to train even more students in AI skills. An AI campus is planned on the 6th floor - Startup Acceleration. It is planned to launch new AI startups per year through the support of innovation, the development of advanced technologies and the creation of a sustainable ecosystem of entrepreneurship. To date, more than 1,500 participants have been registered in the Astana Hub ecosystem, including 150 startups working with artificial intelligence technologies. The technopark has launched a special AI'PRENEURS acceleration program, which brings together the best specialists from various fields to form startup teams and develop innovative AI solutions. The program is an intensive four—month process during which participants go through all the stages - from forming a team and generating ideas to creating a startup and entering the market. Following the results of the first stream of the program, 250 applications were submitted, of which 50 talented specialists — developers, engineers, managers and entrepreneurs — were selected to participate. The participants created 21 AI startups, 9 of which successfully completed the acceleration program, and 7 of the best teams received funding under the Seed Money program. Research laboratories are provided on the 7th floor, where scientific research will be carried out, supporting the development and promotion of innovations in the field of AI through various research projects. The eighth floor is planned for GovTech solutions and a situation center for analysis and management of government processes. Minister Jaslan Madiyev noted that the ministry is currently negotiating the placement of offices in the Center of such companies as Telegram, TON, Tether, Indrive, Google, etc. to conduct research projects and develop new AI products. Today, the Astana Hub infrastructure houses offices of large international companies such as Playrix, TikTok, InDrive, EPAM, Glovo, DAMUMED, Presight.ai and others. The Head of State approved the concept of creating an AI center in the existing ecosystem of the EXPO. For 7 years, Nur Alem has been an exhibition center and delighted its visitors. It's time to give this project a new energy of the future - for the development of AI. The center is scheduled to open in 2025 with an area of 20,000 m2, which will be integrated into the existing ecosystem of the EXPO. This center will become a crucial element in the development of the AI industry in Kazakhstan, supporting research, development of AI products and attracting investments in the field of AI. The press service of the ICRIAP RK Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mdai/press/news/details/901676

The XXI International Science Olympiad among IJSO Juniors has ended in Bucharest. More than 360 students from 60 countries took part in this prestigious educational competition. The participants demonstrated their knowledge of physics, chemistry and biology.The national team of Kazakhstan included six students. According to the results of the competition, our students demonstrated 100% results, winning six medals:Ayzere Zheniskhanova is a student of the 10th grade of the NISH KHBN. Ust-Kamenogorsk;Adil Zhienbayev is a student of the 10th grade of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences in Almaty;Anastasia Ponomareva is a student of the 9th grade of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences in Astana;Abdijan Ibraimov is a student of the 9th grade of the NURORDA Lyceum school in Astana;Munar Sagimbai is a 10th grade student of the Republican School of Physics and Mathematics in Almaty;Alikhan Iskender is a student of the 9th grade of the regional boarding lyceum for gifted children "Bilim-innovation" of the Aktobe region. Team leaders:• Samat Muratbekuly Maksutov – PhD, Associate Professor at SDU;• Aidos Bekzatuly Sarsenbai is a student of the Caspian University of Technology and Engineering named after Sh. Yesenov, winner of international and national Olympiads;• Muhammedali Ganiuly is an SDU student, winner of international and national Olympiads. For reference: IJSO is an international scientific competition for schoolchildren under the age of 15, held since 2004. In 2023, all six participants of the Kazakh team won prizes at the Bangkok Olympics. This year, the students passed two-week training camps in Astana and adequately defended the honor of the country. Congratulations to the national team of Kazakhstan, managers, teachers and parents on the awards!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/901517

In Kazakhstan, work continues on the personalization of the state order for preschool education and training using the voucher financing methodology. Today, the voucher financing system for preschool education is being implemented as part of a pilot project in the cities of Taraz (Zhambyl region), Turkestan, Shymkent, and Uralsk. Since November 20, the city of Uralsk has become one of the pilot cities where voucher financing is being introduced in preschool education and training, which allowed the issuance of 3,177 vouchers.At the moment, all 185 preschool organizations in Uralsk are funded by a voucher mechanism. Recall that the implemented voucher financing system opens access to budget financing for all organizations of preschool education, provided they meet the established requirements. Parents are given the opportunity to choose their own kindergarten, which contributes to healthy competition not only among private, but also public preschool organizations. The system provides a condition that ensures, first of all, transparency of the entire financing process when "money goes to the child." The calculation and transfer of funds is made only after the parents confirm the information in the attendance report card. It should be noted that the scaling of the voucher financing mechanism is planned from next year as the regions are ready. For reference: There are 11,642 preschool organizations in Kazakhstan, of which 92.5% of children from 2 to 6 years old are covered by preschool education and training.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/edu/press/news/details/901520

The AGRO OIL GROUP company has launched a high-tech plant for the production of vegetable oil in the Abai region. The project cost is 17.3 billion tenge.The capacity of the enterprise will allow processing 180 thousand tons of sunflower seeds annually, from which 50 thousand tons of high-quality oil will be produced.The opening of a new production facility is of great socio-economic importance for the city of Semey, contributing to the development of the processing industry, increasing the export potential of the region as a whole and creating new jobs.Modern equipment has been installed at the plant, and innovative technologies will be used in production. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/901695

The international forum under this name was held in Almaty.The purpose of the event, organized by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, is to identify priority areas of scientific and technological development of Kazakhstan for the period 2027-2030, as well as to present the results of foresight research conducted by the Academy.The forum was attended by Vice Minister of Agriculture Baglan Bekbauov, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a delegation of the Russian Academy of Sciences, leading scientists of South Korea, academicians of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads of universities, research institutes, large Kazakhstani and international technological organizations, business representatives.Key areas were considered, including information and space technologies, biomedicine and healthcare, ecology and sustainable development, etc.President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Akhylbek Kurishbayev stressed the importance of foresight research as a strategic tool for determining priority areas for the development of science and technology."We conducted 30 foresight sessions and more than 1100 interviews, which allowed us to formulate over 200 promising scientific tasks," he stressed, adding that special attention was paid to the creation of regional foresight centers, the first of which was opened on the basis of S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University.Seven more such centers will be opened next year.Vice Minister of Agriculture Baghlan Bekbauov noted the key role of agricultural science in the development of agriculture, stressing the need for close cooperation between science and production. He spoke about the reforms in the scientific and educational sphere, the implementation of program-targeted financing and comprehensive measures for the development of breeding and seed production, expressing confidence in the fruitfulness of the joint work of the forum participants.Within the framework of the forum, memorandums of cooperation were signed with the Korean Institute of Scientific and Technical Information, as well as with the Russian Academy of Sciences on cooperation in the areas of IT, agriculture, MMC and medicine, etc.The Forum has become an important platform for the exchange of ideas, the formation of strategies to increase the competitiveness of domestic science and the discussion of current challenges of the modern technological era.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/902137

Kostanay region demonstrates significant growth in the field of commercial fish farming: over the past four years, the number of farms engaged in this area has increased 18 times, reaching 70. Traditionally, whitefish and cyprinid fish species are grown in the lakes of the region, and since this year sturgeon has been bred here for the first time.Serik Beisimbayev, head of the Tobol – Torgai Interregional Basin Fisheries Inspectorate, attributes this growth to the adoption of an aquaculture development program and support from the state. This year, farms have received subsidies for more than 50 million tenge.Entrepreneur Valentin Ishchenko has implemented the first major project for the cultivation and processing of valuable fish species with a capacity of 45 tons of products per year. The cost of the project is 300 million tenge.The farm processes about 500 kg of fish daily. In the future, it is planned to increase the assortment and process about 100 items.As part of the aquaculture development program in the region, they intend to increase the production of commercial fish annually and within five years bring this figure to 10 thousand tons of products per year.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/moa/press/news/details/902166

On the eve of the country's Independence Day, three new production facilities have been launched in the special economic zone “Ontustik”. Akim of the city Gabit Syzdykbekov took part in the grand opening.Dapter-Line LLP is an enterprise for the production of school notebooks and writing paper. The total cost of the project is 500 million tenge. 40 jobs have been created at the new enterprise. The annual capacity of the factory is 70 million notebooks.500 jobs have been created at the Balabi Textile factory, which is engaged in the production of hosiery. The project attracted 6.5 billion tenge of investments. The production capacity is 24 million pairs of socks per year.Shoe manufacturing "Nappa.kz ": the volume of investments of the enterprise is 400 million tenge, 60 new jobs have been created. The factory is capable of producing 200 thousand pairs of shoes per year.Construction and installation works of all production facilities have been completed, and equipment has been installed. These projects make a significant contribution to the economic development of the metropolis, the creation of new jobs and import substitution.These enterprises, launched on the eve of a significant date in the history of the country, will increase the industrial potential of the region and increase the share of domestic products. In the future, work will continue to create favorable conditions for investors.The press service of the akim of Shymkent citySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/901749

The editorial board of the Primeminister website.kz continues a series of publications on the results of Kazakhstan's development in 2024. In his Message to the people of the country "Fair Kazakhstan: law and order, economic growth, public optimism", the Head of State noted the importance of strengthening the achieved results in the field of digitalization. It is especially necessary to intensify work in the field of introducing artificial intelligence technologies into the e-Government platform.Today, according to the UN assessment, Kazakhstan is demonstrating progress in the field of digitalization. Our country ranks 24th among 193 countries, and is also among the top 10 in the online services index. For example, access to public services via the Internet has reached 92%.In addition, biometric identification and QR signature services are being introduced, which has greatly simplified the process of obtaining electronic services. In 2024, more than 8 million signatures were executed using QR codes, and over 18 million identifications were carried out through the Digital ID system.The process of improving and modernizing the e-Government platform is continuous and is in the active phase of transition to the third version. The new eGov will become much more stable and convenient, including through the use of AI technologies.Kazakhstan has started sharing its advanced e-government solutions with countries such as Tajikistan, Togo, and Sierra Leone.The government is developing similar services for businesses, providing a full cycle of support – from registration to liquidation of companies. Innovations in the IT industryIn 2024, Kazakhstan's IT industry demonstrated dynamic growth. The number of IT companies has reached 18,683, an increase of 16% over the past three years. For example, the Astana Hub International technology Park operates in the country. Today, it confirms its role as a center for the development of IT startups in Kazakhstan. The technopark brought together more than 1.5 thousand participants. Among them are 1102 Kazakhstani and 437 foreign companies. The total revenue of the participants amounted to 1.2 trillion tenge. A 31-fold increase over the past five years. Export revenue this year exceeded 140 billion tenge. The annual growth has already increased by more than 10 times in four years. Thus, Astana Hub continues to strengthen its position as the leading technology park in the region.The development of regional hubs has become a key element of the innovation ecosystem. To date, there are 18 such sites operating throughout the country. They actively contribute to the development of local startups and entrepreneurship. All startup and IT industry development programs are available to regional IT hubs. Thus, regional hubs are becoming an important driver of the development of the IT industry in Kazakhstan, contributing to the disclosure of talents and the creation of a strong innovation ecosystem.To fully unlock the potential of the IT sector in Kazakhstan, a "Single window" of the national innovation system has been created, where most measures of state support for IT specialists, innovators and scientists have been withdrawn. The portal ensures transparency and efficiency of the distribution of government support measures. Today, it is used by more than half a million people annually. The portal can be said to have become a single window by analogy with EGOV.In addition, conditions are being created to attract talented professionals from all over the world. An Expat Center operates on the basis of the AIFC. It serves as a single window for receiving government services for foreign specialists.Export of IT servicesKazakhstan's IT services exports are showing rapid growth. In 2023, its volume reached $529 million, and in the first half of 2024, this figure exceeded $305 million. That is, the President's instructions to bring the export of IT services to $1 billion by 2026 are being confidently fulfilled.For this purpose, various acceleration programs are conducted in Kazakhstan, which involve leading experts and investors. Thus making it easier for commercial products to enter foreign markets.In addition, the international network is also expanding. Three foreign IT hubs are already successfully operating in the USA, Saudi Arabia and Singapore. All these initiatives help to attract talent and open up new opportunities for international cooperation for Kazakhstani startups.Kazakhstan, by the way, is already the leader of the region in terms of the volume of venture deals concluded. Significant investments were attracted by companies such as CITIX, Hero's Journey, Higgsfield AI, etc. Some of these companies have already reached a valuation of $100 million. In fact, Kazakhstan is becoming a key innovation hub in the region.Today, IT services from Kazakhstan are exported to 86 countries, which confirms the high demand and the ability of domestic companies to successfully compete at the global level. The key export destinations are Russia, Ireland, Mexico, the USA and Singapore.Training of IT specialistsThe average monthly salary of IT specialists in 2024 increased by 54%, reaching 673 thousand tenge, reflecting the high demand for qualified personnel and competitive working conditions. Employment in the IT sector increased by 12% to 187 thousand people.In order to implement the instruction of the Head of State, the Tech Orda program has been launched, which aims to train 20,000 IT specialists by 2025 by stimulating private IT schools. Private IT schools have trained more than 16 thousand experts in the field of information technology. Work in this direction is carried out within the framework of providing the labor market with qualified personnel. By the way, there are many successful stories of graduates of the Tech Orda program who were able to move from completely different industries to the IT sphere.The development of artificial intelligence In his message to the people of the country "Fair Kazakhstan: law and order, economic growth, public optimism", the Head of State stressed the importance of introducing artificial intelligence and digital technologies for sustainable development. In this regard, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry has implemented several important initiatives:An AI Committee has been established to coordinate the development of the field;The concept of AI development for 2024-2029 has been approved;A draft Law on AI has been developed, which will provide the necessary regulatory framework for further growth.On behalf of the Head of State, work is underway to open an Artificial Intelligence Center in Astana. The mission of the Center is to promote the AI transformation of Kazakhstan by attracting talents from all over the region. It is planned to train thousands of specialists, hundreds of startups and dozens of research projects in the field of AI every year.In addition, it is currently planned to launch educational projects, including the TUMO center for creative technologies for schoolchildren. Also in October of this year, the region's first artificial intelligence school, TomorrowSchool, was opened to train specialists in the field of AIIn addition, on behalf of the President, Kazakhstan is developing its own language model KazLLM. It should become the basis for a number of technological solutions developed by Kazakhstani companies. This will reduce dependence on foreign technologies, which is especially important for protecting national interests, personal data and ensuring the ideological independence of the country. The use of its own language model will contribute to the development of the domestic IT services market. Currently, the model is being actively trained on the collected 148 billion tokens.By the way, AI-based products are already being created on its basis. These are AI assistants in such areas as eGov, E-otinish and legal assistant.#Innovation #DigitalizationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/901571

Akim of the region Nurlan Urankhayev held a meeting with residents of the Ayagoz district, where he answered their questions and held a personal reception of citizens. Topical issues and prospects for further development of the district were discussed in the format of a live dialogue."Ayagoz district is located at a strategic crossroads, which plays an important role in the economy of the region due to the mining industry. Since the establishment of the region, we have started large-scale work, and significant results have been achieved in two and a half years. Our main goal is to further develop the region and improve the quality of life of the population," said Nurlan Urankhayev.During the meeting, residents raised issues related to road infrastructure, transport, lighting, heating, landscaping and the social sphere.The share of roads in good and satisfactory condition in the district is 70.2% (288.3 km). The bridge along Barak Batyr Street in the city of Ayagoz has been repaired. To subsidize passenger transportation on socially significant interdistrict (intercity) communications Aktogay-Ayagoz. The repair of roads of the republican highway Karaganda – Bogas between Ayagoz – Barshatas, Koksala - Bidaik has begun in the district. In Ayagoz district, 45 villages and district centers are provided with drinking water. A thermal boiler house will be built in the district center by 2027. The construction site is currently being determined.As part of the Comprehensive Plan, it is planned to build sewage treatment plants in the city of Ayagoz by 2026. As part of the "Auyl – el besigi" program, power lines were installed in the village of Aktogay, lighting of five streets in the village of Tarbagatai was carried out, and a modern sports ground was built in the village of Akshi.It is planned to build a new smelter of KAZ Minerals Smelting LLP in Ayagoz by 2028. As a result, 1,083 new jobs will be created. Two 5-storey 60-apartment residential buildings are under construction in Ayagoz 1.8 billion. In addition, as part of the Comprehensive Plan, design and estimate documentation has been developed for the construction of a fire station for 4 vehicles in Ayagoz.Special attention is paid to children with special needs. A center for the provision of special social services has been established in the district, and a specialized taxi has been purchased. By 2028, it is planned to build a rehabilitation and adaptation center for 150 places.In 2025, a new 600-seat school will open in Ayagoz. 208.6 million tenge has been allocated for the current repair of 16 schools in the district, and seven subject rooms have also been purchased.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/902144

On the eve of the Independence Day, the Republican aitys of poets "Altyn dombra" was held. This year "Torlet, man of Labor!"aitys organized on the theme "" is dedicated to the hardworking people."Within the framework of the event, poets who made a special contribution to the development of the art of aitys of our region were awarded. For many years of work and contribution to the development of aitys, the poet, teacher Dametken Omarbayeva was awarded the Medal "Enbek Ardageri".In addition, the poet, teacher, chairman of the Abay regional branch of the International Union of aitys and zhyrshi-Terme poets Daulet Smetov received the medal "Madeniyet salasyn uzdigi".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay/press/news/details/902153

The information that a rally is being organized in the city of Taraz about the situation in the city of Talgar is not true.We remind you of the responsibility for spreading false information, actions that violate public order, within the framework of the law.We urge citizens to trust only reliable, official information and not to succumb to provocations.Strict measures are provided for in relation to distributors of disinformation within the framework of the law.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/zhambyl/press/news/details/901263

Senators approved the Law concerning the State educational funded system "Keleshek"Today, deputies of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan approved amendments regulating the activities of the Unified Voluntary Savings System "Keleshek", developed in order to fulfill the instructions of the Head of State, announced in the Message to the People of Kazakhstan dated September 1, 2023.The basic model of "Keleshek" will be implemented within the framework of the current site of the State Educational Accumulative System (GONS). Since 2013, more than 63 thousand bank deposits and 2.5 thousand insurance contracts have been opened.Within the framework of the Keleshek system, it is envisaged to establish a starting educational capital from the state for children who turned 5 years old in the current calendar year of 60 MCI (221,520 tenge) and 120 MCI (443,040 tenge) for orphans, an annual payment of a state premium of 5-7%.Keleshek accounts can be opened in second-tier banks and insurance companies that are participants in child insurance.In this regard, parents, after opening these accounts, must annually make a minimum contribution of 12 MCI for children with disabilities and 24 MCI for other children.Upon completion of school, the accumulated funds can be used to study at colleges and universities in the country and abroad. In case of receiving a grant, the accumulated funds can be used to obtain another education, transfer funds to a third party, continue accumulating, use them for housing, and also receive the accumulated funds provided that a document on education is provided.Thus, the funds accumulated by parents, taking into account the initial educational capital from the state, the annual state premium, investment income (remuneration from banks), as well as savings generated within the framework of the National Fund for Children project, will provide an opportunity to receive high–quality education or improve living conditions.In this regard, after reaching the target purpose – to receive an education (a diploma of technical education or higher education), the depositor can use the additional right to transfer the accumulated funds to improve housing conditions by analogy with the National Fund for Children project.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/902054

Challenges and priorities of the development of Kazakh scienceOn December 12, 2024, the International Forum "Challenges and Priorities of the development of Kazakh science" was held in Almaty. The event was organized by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The purpose of the international forum is to identify priority areas of scientific and technological development of Kazakhstan for the period 2027-2030, as well as to present the results of foresight research conducted by the Academy. The forum was attended by Vice Ministers of Health and Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a delegation of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) headed by the Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, leading scientists from South Korea, including the President of the KISTI Institute, academicians of the National Academy of Sciences under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, heads of universities, research institutes and large Kazakhstani and international technology organizations, representatives of business, industry, stakeholders, leading foreign and domestic scientists, independent experts.The forum considered key areas, including:Information and space technologies;Biomedicine and healthcare;Ecology and sustainable development;Energy and mechanical engineering;Development of new materials and technologies.Special attention was paid to the discussion of ethics in biomedical and IT developments, as well as the interaction of science and industry for the implementation of scientific solutions in business.In his speech, the President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Kurishbayev stressed the importance of foresight research as a strategic tool for determining priority areas for the development of science and technology. According to him, foresight allows not only to analyze current achievements, but also to shape the future by developing strategies for implementing priorities, which makes it an important element of long-term planning. He noted that Kazakhstan has accumulated successful experience in conducting foresight initiatives. Within the framework of the completed stage of the foresight, six key areas were identified: information and space technologies, life and health science, ecology, agro-industrial complex, geology and new materials, energy and mechanical engineering. "We conducted 30 foresight sessions and more than 1,100 interviews, which allowed us to formulate over 200 promising scientific tasks," he stressed. These data are already publicly available on the website of the National Academy of Sciences.Special attention was paid to the creation of regional foresight centers, the first of which was opened on the basis of S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. "Next year we plan to open seven more such centers, which will become platforms for the introduction of innovations that contribute to the development of the regional economy," A. Kurishbayev added.He also stressed the importance of international cooperation, noting the signing of a memorandum with the Korean Institute of Scientific and Technical Information (KISTI). "A joint project to create an information and analytical foresight system will allow Kazakhstan to use advanced world practices to predict scientific and technical trends and form breakthrough technologies," he said. The speech of the President of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan reflected the importance of foresight research for improving the competitiveness of Kazakh science, its international status and the development of an innovative economy.In the welcoming speech of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sayasat Nurbek, the importance of the forum was noted as a platform for discussing key issues of the development of domestic science and the formation of strategies aimed at improving the competitiveness of the country (read by Chairman of the Committee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zhankuatov G.Zh.).In his welcoming speech, Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bekbauov Baglan Abdashimovich noted the key role of agricultural science in the development of agriculture, emphasizing the need for close cooperation between science and production. He spoke about the reforms in the scientific and educational sphere, the implementation of program-targeted financing and comprehensive measures for the development of breeding and seed production, expressing confidence in the fruitfulness of the joint work of the forum participants.Vice Minister of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan Muratov Timur Muratovich noted the key role of medical science in the development of healthcare, emphasizing the need to strengthen funding, develop scientific infrastructure and train personnel for the integration of Kazakh medicine into the global scientific community and the implementation of advanced research.Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PhD, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Chekmorev P.A., CEO of Defense Global Jinsung HONG, representative of The Academy at Harvard Square David YS HONG, PhD, CEO of Environment Europe Limited, Oxford, full member of the Club of Rome Shmelev Stanislav Eduardovich also made presentations at the forum, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, PhD, Director of the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences Kolachevsky Nikolay Nikolaevich, Secretary General of the National Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan for UNESCO and ISESCO Shaimenova Zhanar Esentaevna, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Vice President of JSC GENERIUM KUDLAY Dmitry Anatolyevich, Chief Scientific Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences Tokbergenov Ismail Tasanbievich, academicians of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as leading international experts.Within the framework of the Forum, memorandums of cooperation were signed with the Korean Institute of Scientific and Technical Information (KISTI) on the transfer of advanced knowledge and experience in the field of information and analytical systems to identify breakthrough areas of science and technology development, as well as with the Russian Academy of Sciences on cooperation in the areas of IT, agriculture, MMC and medicine, etc.The Forum has become an important platform for the exchange of ideas, the formation of strategies to increase the competitiveness of domestic science and the discussion of current challenges of the modern technological era.Date: December 12, 2024 (Thursday), time: 10.00 a.m. Venue: Almaty, Shevchenko str. 28, Gylym Ordasy For additional information: +7 775 9430305 (Alikhanov Kuantar Daulenovich)Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/902107

On December 12, 2024 at the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the participation ofVice Minister of Energy Sungat Yessimkhanov held a regular meetingThe Public Council for the Fuel and Energy Complex.The members of the Public Council were provided with information on the improvement of the distributed generation development model,plans for the construction of nuclear power plants in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as a report on the activities for 2024 of KAENCK, DAEP, RSE "NNAC", RSE "IAF", JSC NAC "Kazatomprom" were heard.The meeting was also attended by representatives of JSC NAC Kazatomprom, LLP "Kazakhstan Nuclear Power Plants", RSE "National Nuclear Center of the Republic of Kazakhstan" and RSE "Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan".Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/901887

On December 12, 2024, in Atyrau, as part of the work of the Ministry of Energy, an IMB Center seminar on localization of oil and gas engineering products for Group B (pipe products, pumps and seals, HVAC systems and process filters) was held at the large Tengiz, Kashagan and Karachaganak projects.The event was attended by about 35 domestic producers and suppliers of works (services), representatives of JSC NC KazMunaiGas and public associations.During his speech, Vice Minister K. Arymbek noted the work carried out jointly with Operators of large oil and gas projects (NCOC, KPO, TCO) on a regular basis to increase the domestic value and support domestic producers in the purchase of goods, works and services used for subsurface use.One of the results of the ongoing work is the revision of the Program for the Development of local content of NCOC, KPO and TCO, which provides tools and mechanisms aimed at stimulating and supporting the Kazakhstani supplier of works and services. The adoption of updated programs is expected in the near future.Currently, at the final stage, the issues of acceptance by Operators of changes to Tender procedures, with a focus on fixing specific indicators and simplifying access for domestic producers of oil and gas equipment.At the end of the seminar, 10 contracts were solemnly signed between NCOC, KPO and TCO and domestic manufacturers of goods, suppliers of works (services) in the amount of more than 17 million US dollars.The work of the Ministry of Energy in this direction will continue.Also, today in Atyrau, Vice Minister K. Arymbek held a meeting to discuss the work done by the subsoil users of the Atyrau region within the framework of concluded exploration contracts for subsoil use in the field of hydrocarbons, as well as upcoming plans for next year.The Vice Minister heard information from the first heads of companies in the field of hydrocarbons on compliance with the terms of subsurface use contracts and execution of design decisions.Subsurface users have been informed about the amendments introduced in 2024 to the legislation on subsurface resources aimed at significantly optimizing procedures.Oil and gas companies provide information on drilling exploration wells, compiling operational oil and gas reserves, putting fields into trial operation, accepting previously drilled wells on the balance sheet, etc.The Ministry of Energy recommended to continue active exploration and evaluation work for a timely transition to the next stages of exploration and production.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/901934

The new car, presented on the eve of Independence Day, became a long-awaited gift for children and educators. The previously used transport was in a worn-out condition and was unusable. Now the pupils of the children's village will get to the right place on a 16-seater minibus.- The Head of State always pays great attention to the Mangystau region. We feel the President's special support. Today our institution has been replenished with a new, comfortable car, and this is a great holiday for us. The children are also happy. We are extremely grateful to those who gave us this opportunity," said the director of the children's village, Aigul Baybatyrova.During a specially organized ceremony of handing over the car, the children became the owners of gifts, and 15 employees of the institution were presented with cash gifts. The concert program of pop stars continued the evening full of surprises. The world-famous Kazakh opera singer Sundet Baigozhin, popular for his hits Bytanat and the young talent Yerzhan Maxim sang.It should be noted that the "Regional family-type children's village" in Aktau was opened in 2005. Currently, there are 30 teachers working here. Children receive education in pre-school organizations, schools and colleges, and attend various sections in their free time.The press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/901775

Today, on December 12, Akim of Mangystau region Nurdaulet Kilybai held an extended meeting with residents of Aktau city. Over 600 people participated in the work of the dialogue platform, and issues of concern to the population were raised.First of all, Aktau Mayor Abilkair Baypakov reviewed the indicators of socio-economic development of the city for the first 10 months of 2024 and reported on the work done.According to Abilkair Baypakov, five major projects are being implemented in the city to solve the problem of water shortage. In particular, there are projects to double the capacity of the Caspian desalination plant, build new desalination plants at the expense of private investors, and produce water by reverse osmosis on the territory of MAEK.As part of the infrastructure development, 11.4 kilometers of heating networks of MAEK LLP have been updated this year. By 2026, another 44 kilometers of communication will be covered in stages. Also, since October, 905 meters of sewer and water pipes have been laid in the 16th microdistrict. Landscaping works are continuing in the 15th microdistrict, and roads and utility networks are being built in the 35th district.Since the beginning of the year, more than 50 fairs have been held near the regional mosque in order to support entrepreneurship and offer agricultural products at affordable prices. In the summer, 68 retail outlets were organized to sell products to local producers without intermediaries.This year, Aktau was visited by more than 300 thousand tourists, which is 7% more than last year. In order to develop the tourism sector in the "4" A microdistrict, the territory on the seashore will be landscaped, pedestrian paths, sun loungers, street lighting and art objects will be installed. In addition, Aktau has accepted the status of the "Cultural Capital of the Turkic World" from the city of Anau (Turkmenistan) and is conducting organizational preparations for a number of cultural events starting in March 2025.It is planned to implement 8 investment projects in Aktau in 2024. These include an aerated concrete production plant, an ammonium sulfate production plant, the construction of the Abai National School, a wholesale distribution center, a multifunctional production base and the construction of residential complexes. At the moment, 7 projects have been implemented. The remaining project will be completed by the end of the year. In the next three years, 21 new investment projects will be implemented, which will increase the economic potential of the region.During the meeting, local residents raised many topical issues such as drinking water, the heating system, the stability of food prices, road signs, housing, intra-district roads, problems of shareholders. Proposals for the development of tourism, culture and sports were also announced.The governor of the region listened to the appeals of residents and instructed the responsible leaders to find a solution to the issues within the framework of the law.After the meeting, Nurdaulet Kilybai began receiving registered residents of the city on personal issues.The press service of the akim of the Mangystau regionSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau/press/news/details/901791

During a working trip to Kyzylorda region, Vice Minister of National Economy Bauyrzhan Omarbekov took part in the republican seminar on the implementation of the Auyl Amanaty program.Within the framework of the event, Bauyrzhan Omarbekov made a report on the implementation of regional policy, as well as the expansion of the 4th level of the budget and the development of local self-government.The Vice Minister stressed the importance of introducing new approaches within the framework of the Auyl Amanaty program, as well as the implementation of Rural Development Concepts for 2023-2027 and Local self-government until 2025. Among the key initiatives are the improvement of electoral legislation, the expansion of the powers of rural mayors, the development of municipal self—government in cities and the strengthening of the IV level of the budget.During his visit to Kyzylzharma village in Kyzylorda, B.Omarbekov met with local residents who expressed interest in the Auyl - El Besigi project and the development of infrastructure in their native village. The Vice Minister noted that within the framework of the budget programs of the Ministry of National Economy, significant funds are allocated for the development of infrastructure in the Kyzylorda region.In 2022-2024, the akimat of the region allocated 31.6 billion tenge for the implementation of 174 infrastructure projects. In particular, 1.3 billion tenge was allocated to the village of Kyzylzharma for the implementation of 6 projects, including the construction of electric networks, roads and street lighting.Also, the republican budget for 2025 provides for the allocation of 713.9 million tenge for the construction of new electric networks.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/902055

The Academy of Creativity hosted a forum on the topic "Research works of Kazakh writers in the archives of the CIS countries". The event was organized by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Union of Writers of Kazakhstan.The event was attended by scientists from Russia, as well as historians, writers and researchers from different regions of Kazakhstan. Several books were presented during the forum.Its participants were able to familiarize themselves with the contents of such books as "Customs of the Turkic peoples", "Literary networks and channels common to the Persian-Tajik and Kazakh peoples", "Heritage of Turkestan writers of the early twentieth century", "Tashkent and Kazakh history", "Kazakh-Azerbaijani spiritual continuity", "Kazakh-literary Azerbaijan's relations", "Research on the literature of Kazakhstan in the Armenian archives", "Literary and cultural connection of Kazakh political figures and Kazakh poet-writers with Georgia", "Kazakhstan... Siberia ...", "Allied by war and virgin land", "Alash ardaktysi", "Alashtyn Aksankary" and many others. The Forum has become an important platform for studying new aspects of Kazakh literature and history.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/901835

The national company KazAvtoZhol, as part of the execution of the instruction of the Head of State in the Aktobe region, completed the main work on the reconstruction of the Aktobe – Kandyagash highway of republican significance with a length of 96 km. A four-lane highway has been introduced on the road section.The total length of highways in Aktobe region is 1,869 km. Of these, 117 km have been reconstructed in recent years, and 280 km have undergone average repairs. The main attention is paid to the development of the Aktobe – Kandyagash transport corridor, which is part of the Aktobe – Atyrau– gr. RF highway (to Astrakhan) of republican significance. This corridor is a key route, strategically important both for the region and for the whole country. It connects the Republic of Kazakhstan with the Russian Federation, providing access to Astrakhan.More detailed:https://t.me/qazavtojol/5634Source: the press service of the National Company "KazAvtoZhol"Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe/press/news/details/901842