In 2025, 16.3 billion tenge is planned to be allocated in Almaty for the development of digital projects.The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.It is planned that in 2025, funds from the new budget will be allocated for the maintenance of 6 thousand video cameras in places of mass gathering of citizens and agro-industrial complex "Sergek", thanks to the work of which the number of accidents in the metropolis decreased by 17% and the number of deaths in accidents by 40%. Currently, there are 1,641 such complexes operating in the city. In just 9 months of this year, more than 3 million violations were recorded in Almaty, of which over 18.7 billion tenge was collected from the city budget.Also, the implementation of the project "Unified Video Monitoring System" continues in the megalopolis. As of today, 45,2 thousand video cameras are connected to the system in 616 public and 240 private facilities. Next year, their number will grow to 70 thousand. The main goal of the project is to introduce a single platform for combining all city surveillance cameras. This will allow you to analyze video streams in real time and use them for various tasks. Artificial intelligence algorithms allow you to detect clusters of people and analyze their behavior, identify fights, suspicious objects, search for people and vehicles, recognize fire and smoke.In the future, new types of video analytics are planned to be launched next year, aimed at solving the tasks of public utilities and urban services, such as identifying garbage disposal areas, filling garbage containers, determining the level of flooding of public spaces and streets, detecting stray animals and much more.It should be noted that according to the project "Video monitoring system in crowded places", 6 thousand cameras will be installed by the end of this year.In addition, part of the funds from the budget is provided for the further development of the Situational Center of the city, which allows you to track the status of all activity in the city online.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/896690

In Almaty, work on the reconstruction and modernization of schools with seismic reinforcement will continue next year. The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.According to the draft budget for the next three years, almost 250 billion tenge is planned to be allocated for the maintenance of 216 schools, 12 boarding schools, 20 colleges with a total coverage of 344 thousand students.Reconstruction and modernization of schools with seismic reinforcement is one of the main priorities of the city akimat. With the adoption of the new three-year budget, the modernization of educational institutions in the metropolis will continue in compliance with high quality standards.Thus, as part of the fulfillment of the instructions of the Head of State to ensure seismic safety, seismic reinforcement of 3 schools will be completed in 2025, work will begin on seismic reinforcement of lyceum school No. 50, seven nursery gardens in Auezovsky, Bostandyk and Medeu districts. In addition, the construction of 2 schools (Zerdeli and Shugila districts) and the reconstruction of 12 schools will be completed next year. In 2023-2024, major repairs with seismic reinforcement were completed in 11 schools of the city.Along with this, 14 schools for 24.2 thousand places will be introduced in the megalopolis next year as part of the national project "Comfortable School". By the next academic year, the shortage of student places will decrease to a "manageable" level – 3-4 thousand places.Thanks to the measures taken in Almaty, the gradual transition of schools to single-shift education continues. By the next academic year, 43 schools out of more than 200 public schools will switch to single-shift education (an increase from 12.5% to 18.4%).Much attention is paid to the modernization and development of the infrastructure of urban schools. This year, 168 classrooms of a new modification were purchased for them in 89 schools. This allowed 86.3% of schools to be equipped with modern classrooms.At the same time, in 2025, it is planned to allocate funds for the continuation of the construction and reconstruction of 5 kindergartens in the MKR. Orbita-3, Altyn-Besik, Kuramys, Shugyla and mkr. No. 10. This will also be done as part of the implementation of the instruction of the Head of State – to cover 97% of children aged 3 to 6 years with preschool education by 2025.It is also planned to build 3 kindergartens in the MKR next year. Karagaily, Darkhan and Nurkent. Thus, after the completion of construction works, access to preschool institutions for 2,280 children will be provided, which will significantly improve the quality of education and early development in the metropolis.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/896696

In 2025, the improvement of the embankment of the Bolshaya Almatinka River with a length of 5.7 km on an area of 23.4 hectares will begin in Almaty.The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.The project includes the reconstruction of concrete retaining structures, the construction of pedestrian and bike paths, the installation of bridges, lighting poles, CCTV cameras, playgrounds and sports grounds, recreation areas and modular public toilets. Landscaping of the territory and the creation of viewing platforms are also provided.By the way, in 2024, Almaty completed the creation of a green zone along the Boraldai River in the Alatau district on an area of 24 hectares. A pedestrian bridge, a skatepark, playgrounds and sports grounds have already been equipped there, benches, urns and modular toilets have been installed. The experience of such projects shows that well-maintained embankments and green areas are becoming a popular recreation area and improve the quality of the urban environment.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/896706

An expanded meeting of the Educational and Methodological Association in the field of personnel training "Audit and Taxation" was held at the L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National UniversityThe event brought together representatives of government agencies, higher education institutions, employers and professional associations, as well as international experts from Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States, who discussed current challenges and prospects for training specialists in the field of audit and taxation.The meeting began with a plenary session, at which the Chairman of the Board, Rector of the L.N. Gumilyov ENU Yerlan Battashuly Sydykov, Member of the Supreme Audit Chamber Engel Julia Fedorovna, Professor of the Warsaw University of Technology Nadia Shmygol and other experts spoke. In their speeches, they stressed the importance of digitalization and the introduction of modern technologies into educational processes, and also outlined key priorities for training personnel in the field of Audit and Taxation.Special attention was drawn to the speech by Arman Tursunovna Bekturova, Deputy General Director for Economics and Finance of QAZAQGAZ AIMAQ JSC, who emphasized the importance of personnel produced by L.N.Gumilev ENU. She noted the high level of training of university specialists, their ability to adapt to the rapidly changing conditions of the modern labor market and digital transformation. According to her, employers need professionals who not only have deep knowledge, but are also ready for practical challenges. Bekturova's speech was a vivid example of successful interaction between business and educational institutions, and also emphasized the need to develop partnerships to train competitive specialists.A round table on the topic was also held: "Modern trends in personnel training in the areas of Audit and Taxation and State Audit in the context of digital transformation." The round table was held as part of the implementation of the IRN program: BR21882352 "Development of a new paradigm and concept for the development of public audit, recommendations for improving the management quality assessment system and the effective use of national resources."Special attention at the round table was attracted by the performances of foreign participants who shared their unique experiences and approaches. Professor of the University of Northampton (UK) Jill Gourlay presented innovative methods of developing educational programs such as CAIeRO and Postmortem. Professor at the University of Illinois (USA) Steven Parente spoke about the use of artificial intelligence in the US government audit system, highlighting the opportunities and prospects for digitalization in this area.In general, this event has become a platform for the exchange of experience and discussion of relevant approaches to the development of human resources, which will contribute to strengthening international cooperation and improving educational programs in the field of audit and taxation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sci/press/news/details/896677

The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with QazaqGaz Aimaq JSC, announces the launch in December 2024 of a pilot project aimed at supporting citizens receiving targeted social assistance (TSA) and housing assistance (ZHP) in the city of Shymkent and the West Kazakhstan region.As part of the pilot project, residents of these regions who receive TSA and LC will be able to take advantage of a discount on commercial gas through the Social Wallet service on the main page of the eGov Mobile application.Citizens with the status of TSA and ZHP will receive SMS messages from number 1414 about the availability of discounts in the form of vouchers for commercial gas. Vouchers must be activated in the Social Wallet service.For the convenience of consumers, it is enough for them to specify only the personal account of the residential address in the application. At the same time, there is no need for consumers to provide documents for housing (own / rented).The discount amount can reach up to 24% of the accrued amount for gas. The discount applies to the volume of gas consumed within the limits approved by the akimats of Shymkent city (631 m3/month) and West Kazakhstan region (833 m3/month). (When approving consumption standards, such parameters as the average monthly outdoor temperature, the energy efficiency class of the room and other indicators were taken into account).The pilot project will be implemented over five months, and is also focused on digitalization and scaling to other regions.The initiative is being implemented within the framework of the Message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan "Fair Kazakhstan: law and order, economic growth, public optimism" dated September 2, 2024, where the Head of State noted the importance of focusing state support on citizens who really need it.Detailed information and video instructions can be obtained by calling the hotline (short number 5169), via WhatsApp or Telegram at +7 771 546-83-90 or on the website aimaq.kz .Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/896741

During the meetings of the working group, Deputies of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan considered and adopted a number of norms on civil defense issues on amendments and additions to some legislative acts. The adopted norms are aimed at giving the Ministry of Emergency Situations new competence to develop evacuation measures in peacetime and wartime; supplementing civil defense measures with new tasks; classifying cities into groups, organizations into categories of civil defense; giving competence to carry out civil defense measures to state bodies directly subordinate and accountable to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan; determining categories of trainees to be trained in the field of civil protection; increasing the coverage of the population as part of training in emergency behavior skills, by opening additional training centers; including responsibilities for organizations to conduct exercises and training in the field of civil protection; resolving issues of maintenance and accounting of civil defense defenses; updating issues of state control in the field of civil defense, etc. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/896584

Work continues in the regions to prepare for the flood period of 2025. Thus, employees of the Emergency Department of Astana, together with representatives of local executive bodies, conducted an aerial visual inspection of the snow landfill and the dam of Lake Maly Taldykol in the Nura district. The excavation sites of the channel for the discharge of meltwater from the snow landfill were identified, as well as problem areas in the body of the dam for its further strengthening. Based on the results of the survey, recommendations have been prepared to responsible state bodies, the solution of which will ensure the safe passage of the flood period in the capital. As part of flood control measures in the East Kazakhstan region, an aerial visual survey of flood-prone areas in the Altai and Ulken-Naryn, Glubokovsky and Katon-Karagay districts was conducted. The flight was attended by the head of the Emergency Department Rashid Blyalov, Deputy akim of the region Bakytzhan Bayakhmetov and specialists from interested organizations. As a result of the flyby, the situation of settlements located along the Bukhtarma River, as well as the Glubokovsky district, was monitored. The initial phase of the formation of a stable snow cover is marked along the entire route, and the ice formation phase is underway on the rivers. In the region, in order to prevent the occurrence of flood events in 2025, an Engineering Work Plan was approved, according to which 55 flood control measures are being implemented in 13 districts of the region. Work in this direction will continue and is under special control.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/896687

        On July 29, 2026, from 09:00 to 15:00 on the Open Government portal (egov.kz ) an online conference will be held on the topic:« E-commerce goods: new approaches to the customs administration of internet purchases». Questions on this topic can be asked on the egov portal.kz on the link: https://dialog.egov.kz/conference/5950 .       The questions will be answered by the chief expert of the Customs Methodology Division, Methodology Departmen of the State Duma of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Markhabat Yerlanovna Omarova.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/press/news/details/1264490?lang=ru

Another reception of citizens took place in the akimat of Shymkent city. Residents of the city have made various requests and problems.Among them are issues of housing distribution, land relations, social security, improvement of the metropolis, construction of playgrounds and sports grounds. In addition, the citizens voiced proposals to improve the life of the city. A number of them will be included in the upcoming work plan for next year, and some will be considered in more detail.In general, during the day, the mayor of the city and his deputies, as well as heads of departments, akims of districts received more than 180 citizens. The head of the megalopolis drew the attention of the akims of the districts to the need to respond promptly to the problems of residents, as well as to work out issues with the departments in a timely manner that the district akimats cannot solve on their own.The press service of the akim of Shymkent citySource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent/press/news/details/896550

The relevant draft budget for 2025-2027 is planned to be considered at the upcoming session of the Maslikhat of Almaty. This was reported by the press service of the city Maslikhat.Recall that the Almaty project "School Bus" was launched for the first time in Kazakhstan in 2023 on behalf of Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev.As part of the second stage of the project, 100 buses have been additionally purchased this year for transporting schoolchildren. Thus, now 200 buses transport more than 9 thousand children to 51 schools. Next year, as part of the continuation of the project, it is planned to purchase another 100 buses.Buses will go on routes as applications are received from schools where children living in remote and hard-to-reach areas study. This is one of the priorities according to which school buses are allocated. Detailed itinerary sheets have been developed for each school to ensure the transportation of students.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/896591

In the near future, the draft three-year budget of the megalopolis will be considered at a meeting of the Maslikhat of Almaty. The press service of the Maslikhat of the city reported on which infrastructure projects funds are expected to be allocated. So, in 2025, it is planned to complete the construction of a transport interchange at the intersection of Ave. Seifullina - Zhansugurova St. and the breakthroughs of Sain Street from Ryskulov Ave. to Akyn Sara St., as well as Abai Avenue to the city border.In July next year, the punching of Sain Street from Ryskulov Avenue to Akyn Sara Street with a total length of 3.2 km will be completed. Due to this, it is expected to reduce the traffic load by 40% from Momyshuly Street. Also in May, the punching of Abai Avenue from B. Momyshuly Street to the city border will be put into operation. The total length of the punching will be 5.3 km with a six-lane road, bike paths and sidewalks on both sides. In June, it is planned to fully complete the construction with landscaping of the adjacent territory of the transport interchange at the intersection of Zhansugurova Street and Seifullin Avenue. The project involves the construction of 2 tunnels with a total length of 690 meters to ensure uninterrupted traffic along Seifullin Avenue. The passage of vehicles along Zhansugurova Street will be carried out at ground level. There are also 4 aboveground pedestrian crossings, sidewalks and landscaping. As of today, the asphalt concrete pavement of all exits has been installed, one aboveground pedestrian crossing has been erected, and work is underway to rebuild sewer and contact networks. In addition, work has been completed on the installation of asphalt concrete pavement for the Zapadny and Vostochny tunnels along Seifullin Avenue. It should be noted that after the interchange is put into operation, it is expected that the capacity along Zhansugurova Street will increase by 15%, along pr. Seifullina - by 20%.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/896602

Ta' Qali, December 4, 2024 – Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu on the margins of the 31st meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (CMFA) of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) met with the heads of foreign ministries of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, Austria, Alexander Schallenberg, Cyprus, Konstantinos Kombos and the European Union High Commissioner for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas.During the talks, the parties discussed priority issues of bilateral cooperation on deepening political dialogue, increasing mutual trade and developing cultural and humanitarian cooperation. The sides emphasized the importance of further strengthening economic partnership focused on sustainable development and mutually beneficial cooperation.At the meeting, Kaja Kallas confirmed the strong support of the European Union for the political and socio-economic reforms carried out in Kazakhstan on the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and aimed at improving the welfare of the citizens of the country.For his part, Minister Nurtleu expressed willingness to further develop mutually beneficial multifaceted Kazakhstan-European relations within the framework of the Agreement on Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the European Union and its member states.The outcome of the meetings confirmed the mutual interest of the parties in strengthening strategic partnership and joint search for solutions to current challenges.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa/press/news/details/896466

Since the beginning of 2024, 103.1 thousand citizens, of whom about 50.1 thousand are unemployed, have received certificates of completion of online courses on the Skills Enbek professional training platform (hereinafter referred to as the Platform). In total, 491.8 thousand Kazakhstanis have registered on the Platform, of which 130.4 thousand in 2024.Of the 50.1 thousand unemployed citizens who have completed training, about 15.3 thousand people are youth representatives, mainly from Aktobe, Turkestan, Karaganda, Kyzylorda regions and the city of Shymkent.Since the launch, the authors have published 631 courses in various fields on the Platform, 292 of them are free. There are also courses from partners Courstore, Fluent Education and Yandex Kazakhstan with the possibility of switching to educational platforms for further training.The duration of the courses ranges from 1 to 72 hours.The most popular courses for the month of November are "Building a sales department in a hotel", "Introduction to social work", "Pichu zhane tigu", "Fundamentals of social work" and "Personnel Management".The number of free courses on IT and telecommunications, security and emergency situations, SMART SKILLS, social services and others is constantly increasing on the Platform.As previously reported, the Platform is aimed at increasing the level of education and professionalism of the country's population as a whole, stimulating career development and promoting the concept of "lifelong learning". It was created by analogy with international training platforms that provide access to online courses based on the principle of the marketplace of the service market.You can get access to the training by clicking on the direct link https://skills.enbek.kz / or by selecting the "Online Learning" section on enbek.kz .On the Platform, the student independently chooses the appropriate pace and language of instruction, a comfortable principle of presentation of the material, can track their progress in the educational process.Advantages for the student: advanced course search, clear lesson structure, tracking the learning process and quick interaction with course authors.At the end of the training, the student must pass the test with a threshold level of 70%. Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate of mastery of the skill is issued. A prerequisite for completing the training is the assessment of the course by the student.The received certificate is automatically indicated in the resume created by the student when registering on the Electronic Labor Exchange (enbek.kz ). When searching for employees, a potential employer will see certificates received after successful training on the Platform.The placement of online courses on the Platform for authors and developers is free of charge. Courses can be posted in the state and Russian languages, and must contain various formats for presenting information: text, presentations, video and audio materials, infographics and other types. The platform assumes the possibility of adapting the interface for students with special needs.A convenient lesson compilation constructor is available for course authors, viewing statistics and effectiveness of published courses, a diverse design of certificates is provided, and an online calculator for preliminary calculation of tuition fees is also available.Recall that since December 2023, training courses are available through the Enbek mobile application, which can be downloaded on Google Play and the App Store.For all questions about registration and work on the Platform, please contact the responsible employees of CRTR JSC by phone: 8 (7172) 95 43 17 (ext. 877, 878, 888).Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/896491

Today in Astana, at a press conference in the CCS, Akim of the North Kazakhstan region Gauez Nurmukhambetov summed up the results of the socio—economic development of the North Kazakhstan region. The head of the region spoke about the stable growth of the economy, despite the difficulties of the post-flood period. One of the key achievements was the restoration of infrastructure after the flood, as well as the construction of a new neighborhood for the victims.This year, farmers have harvested a record harvest. New jobs are being created in agriculture and industry thanks to new investment projects. Important social facilities are also open. We continue to build housing, upgrade roads and water supply systems.The main part of the press conference was held in a question—and—answer format. The journalists raised important and topical issues related to the development of the region. The akim of the region gave detailed answers to all topics, which made it possible to clarify the current situation and outline future plans.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/896480

The Sanaly Urpak forum was held in the capital's Higher College of Transport and Communications in order to form an anti-corruption culture and develop the values of integrity, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The event was organized by the Department of Internal Policy of Astana city and the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The forum was attended by an officer of the Prevention Department of the Department of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Combating Corruption in Astana, Aigerim Ansaganova, employees of the Department of Internal Policy of Astana city and students of higher educational institutions and institutions of technical and vocational education.The event was aimed at attracting active youth and students to the fight against corruption, improving their legal culture and strengthening the foundations of integrity.Aigerim Ansaganova held a seminar on corruption prevention for young people."One of the main priorities is the formation of an anti-corruption culture. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the level and quality of explanatory work. The people must be fully aware of their rights. The goal is also to find out, in case of registration of corruption facts, why people went to take bribes and give bribes, and to find ways to solve specific issues without corruption. Therefore, today's youth should strive to create a society without corruption for their future," said Aigerim Ansaganova.At the end of the forum, which became an important step towards improving the legal literacy of young people, all participating educational institutions were awarded special diplomas.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/896509

In secondary school No.111 A parent-teacher meeting aimed at preventing offenses among the younger generation was held in Astana within the framework of the city project "Hour of Safety". About 250 parents took part in the event, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Parent-teacher conferences are held in all schools and colleges of the city during the school year."The head of state also spoke about security at the National Kurultai and the XXXIII session of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan. Because this is a big problem. Of these, the biggest problem associated with children is substance abuse and ludomania. The Republican Council of Mothers of the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan fought against vaping. The work of mothers to create a healthy society – including the upbringing of the younger generation, spiritual values. The language, mentality and religion that preserve the nation. All three structures are formed by the family. The mother is responsible," said Nazipa Shanai, a member of the National Commission on Women's Affairs and Family Demographic Policy under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Chairman of the Republican Council of Mothers of the APK.At the parent-teacher meeting, the issues of the role of the family in the prevention of juvenile delinquency, parental responsibility for certain types of juvenile delinquency, etc. were raised.Also present at the parent meeting was a member of the Commission on Women's Affairs and Family and Demographic Policy under the Mayor's Office of Astana, Yrza Tursynzada, who made a speech on family values and crafts."Child safety should be a priority for parents, teachers, and every adult. Building an open dialogue with the child, constantly participating in his life, monitoring digital devices and talking to the child about safety are the main steps that will help prevent these problems. The task of parents is not only to monitor the child's behavior, but also to form a trusting relationship with their child, expressing his willingness to always listen and help. The child's future and the preservation of his well-being directly depend on us," said Gulsim Khasenova, Chief Specialist of the Department for the Protection of the Rights of Minors of the Astana City Department of Education.Parents were also asked questions about child safety, restrictions on the sale of electronic cigarettes, children being outside at night, etc.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/896515

Starting from December 5, 2024, for the convenience of residents and guests of the Akmola region, the regular Kokshetau – Stepnogorsk bus route will resume, passing through the cities of Shchuchinsk, Makinsk and Akkol.Bus schedule:Departure from Kokshetau: 15:00Departure from Stepnogorsk: 5:30For more information, you can contact by phone:8 (775) 000 74 058 (7162) 76 32 39Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aqmola/press/news/details/896512

Two international agreements were ratified at the plenary session of the Mazhilis chaired by the Speaker of the Chamber Yerlan Koshanov.The Majilis has ratified the Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and its member states, on the one hand, and Iran, on the other hand. According to Vice Minister of Trade and Integration Kairat Torebayev, it was concluded in order to create favorable trade conditions with Iran.– Today, a preferential trade regime is applied between our countries for a limited list of goods. The new agreement provides for duty-free trade in almost 90% of the product range. Iran undertakes obligations to apply zero duties on most goods and not to apply restrictions on trade," the Vice minister reported.At the same time, when importing particularly sensitive goods from Iran, import customs duties remain (cattle and poultry meat, dairy products, sugar, alcohol, cigarettes, baby food, honey, polymers and other petrochemical products, herbicides, packaging bags and others).The Free Trade Agreement and the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation between the EAEU and its member States, on the one hand, and Singapore, on the other hand, have also been ratified. The first document establishes mutual obligations to establish a duty-free trade regime for goods, except for particularly sensitive ones. The second provides the basis for the development of trade and economic relations between the parties.Source: https://mazhilis.parlam.kz/#/multimedia-center/news/16605 Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mti/press/news/details/896475

On December 3-4, 2024, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with JSC Situational Analytical Center of the Fuel and Energy Complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan, UNDESA and ESCAPE held a WorkShop "Future Energy Dialogue 2024". The event was organized as part of a joint project on digitalization of the energy industry using regulatory sandbox approaches. More than 100 participants, including representatives of government agencies, business, academia and international experts, focused on developing solutions to enhance cybersecurity of Kazakhstan's critical infrastructure (KVOIKI), which became a key topic of the Workshop.The main directions:- Cybersecurity: developing strategies to protect logistics, prevent cyber attacks and ensure the sustainability of the industry.- Digital transformation: the use of AI technologies to increase the efficiency and sustainability of the fuel and energy sector.- Legislation: updating regulatory standards in the field of cybersecurity.- EnergyTech platform: implementation of monitoring, data protection and energy management tools.Results:- Recommendations have been prepared on the modernization of the regulatory framework to strengthen the protection of quotas.- The interaction of the state and business for the implementation of cybersecurity solutions has been strengthened.- The prospects for the creation of an Industry Information Security Center (OtSIB) to protect critical energy infrastructure are outlined.The WorkShop stressed the importance of prioritizing the cybersecurity of the fuel and energy sector as the basis for a stable and secure energy system in Kazakhstan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/energo/press/news/details/896518

On December 4, 2024, Vice Minister Batyrbek Abdyshev met with representatives of the Chinese company China Surveying and Mapping Technology at the Command Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The foreign delegation was headed by the company's CEO Zhang Xiaodong.During the meeting, the possibilities of cooperation in the use of remote sensing data for emergency monitoring were discussed. Representatives of the Chinese company demonstrated high-resolution satellite images, and also offered applied solutions and training programs in the field of remote sensing technologies.Vice Minister Batyrbek Abdyshev noted: "The use of DDZ technologies will reduce the response time to emergency situations and improve the quality of forecasting the parameters of their development. We are open to applying the latest developments in this area, which will increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our work."China Surveying and Mapping Technology is a subsidiary of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC). These technologies are actively used in such areas as agriculture and forestry, water resources management, mining and energy, as well as to solve problems in emergency management, and also supports the "One Belt, One Road" initiatives and actively participates in the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/896437