News
Polish Agribusiness Shows Interest in Joint Investment Projects in Kazakhstan 21.07.2025
Warsaw, July 15, 2025 –Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Poland Nurlan Zhalgasbayev met with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Republic of Poland Jacek Czerniak.During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the agro-industrial sector.The Kazakh diplomat emphasized the importance of Poland as a key partner for Kazakhstan within the European Union, as well as the high level of Poland’s agro-industrial complex.The main directions of Kazakhstan's agricultural policy were presented, including the sustainable growth of grain and flour exports, as well as the advantages of implementing projects for the production of organic food in Kazakhstan.The Polish official confirmed his country's interest in developing cooperation with Kazakhstan, which is considered a strategic partner of Poland in Central Asia.Deputy Minister Chernyak highly appreciated the potential of Kazakhstan's agro-industrial sector and expressed his readiness to continue the dialogue on topical issues, including the transfer of agricultural technologies, the development of trade, and the participation of Polish businesses in investment projects in Kazakhstan.The Kazakh side presented specific areas for investment cooperation: processing of grain, oilseeds, sugar beets, potatoes, fruits, meat, and dairy products, as well as the production of baby food. Special attention was given to the potential for cattle feedlot development and meat exports to neighboring markets.At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in maintaining dialogue and agreed to continue consultations on specific areas of agro-industrial cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-warsaw/press/news/details/1037763?lang=kk
English translation: “Sarzhal Kumys Brand” Wins 1st Place at National "BaiQymyz" Gastrofestival and Earns 20 Million Tenge 21.07.2025
The festival was announced in February, and during this time the organizers traveled across all regions of Kazakhstan. In May, they visited Abai district to film the kumys-making process and promote the efforts of local participants.On July 19–20, at the "BaiQymyz" gastrofestival in Astana, the “Sarzhal” kumys brand, representing Abai Region, won 1st place.Over 50 participants from across the country competed, presenting the best samples of the national drink — kumys. Six selected teams from Abai district took part, including 3 farming enterprises and 2 LLCs under the “Sarzhal” brand. A total of 1,300 liters of kumys was delivered and was highly praised for its taste and quality.We sincerely congratulate the winners who glorified the region, famously known for the saying: “Sary dala – Sarzhal, sary kumys – sary bal” ("Golden steppe – Sarzhal, golden kumys – golden honey").Additionally, Saulet Anuarov, owner of “Adil Qymyz” from the village of Karauyl, won the “Silver Torsyk” nomination and was awarded a 500,000 tenge certificate.Other producers from Sarzhal who presented their kumys included:Darkhan Kazhiev (IE “Kazhiev Darkhan Yergaliyevich”),Nursultan Maratov (ZH “Zangar”),Muslim Tokishev (ZH “Alibek”),Zhandos Sayasatov (IE “Sayasatov”).🥇 Members of the "Sarzhal Kumys Brand":“Zhanys” Farm – Erzhan Ermekuly“Ozat” Farm – Gulmira Aidarkyzy“Barys As” LLP – Almagul Meirambekkyzy“Yeraly” Farm – Medet Amanbekuly“Biyambekov S.K.” IE – Serik KabdykakimulyWe wish great success to those who carry on ancestral traditions and uphold national values!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-audany/press/news/details/1037773?lang=kk
Deputies familiarized themselves with the progress of construction of a school in the 13th microdistrict 21.07.2025
Депутаты районного и областного маслихатов совместно с заместителем акима района М. Нурмаковым ознакомились с ходом строительства школы на 900 мест, строящейся в 13 микрорайоне города Аксай.Депутаты встретились с представителями компании «Альтаир-СК7», которая ведет строительные работы, и задали вопросы о ходе работ. Особое внимание было уделено качеству строительства. Особенности проектаПо данным подрядчика, проект школы включает в себя следующие объекты:Здесь появятся стадион, беговая дорожка, хоккейная, баскетбольная и волейбольная площадки. Предложения и замечанияДепутаты высказали свои предложения по ходу работ и напомнили строителям о необходимости соблюдения техники безопасности. Они также отметили важность выполнения работ качественно и в срок. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1037785?lang=kk
Support Measures for Entrepreneurs Affected by the Fire at the "Big Shanghai" Market in Astana 21.07.2025
In response to the incident, a special task force has been established. It includes representatives from the Department of Internal Affairs, city administration, the Department of Investments and Business Development, banks, tax authorities, and market management. The task force provides consultations for tenants, entrepreneurs, and employees affected by the fire at the Big Shanghai market on issues related to business recovery, rental, and taxes.Currently, authorities are considering the possibility of deferring tax payments and banking obligations. A list of affected entrepreneurs has been submitted to banks and financial institutions, and additional support measures are being studied.According to the director of the Big Shanghai market, the issue of providing alternative trading spaces for all affected entrepreneurs is expected to be resolved in the coming days.The task force is located on the 3rd floor of the "Anuar" supermarket, 30a Alash Highway. A call center is available to provide information and consultations:Market Administrator “Big Shanghai”: +7 778 141 83 13, Togzhan.Entrepreneurs are advised to contact only the official task force, as it provides all verified and up-to-date information. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana-uir/press/news/details/1037794?lang=kk
New construction within the framework of the Comfortable School project 21.07.2025
В рамках республиканского проекта «Комфортная школа» полным ходом идет строительство двухэтажной школы № 1 на 300 мест, расположенной по улице М. Ихсанова в городе Аксай.Ознакомление с ходом строительстваДля ознакомления с ходом строительства указанного объекта с рабочим визитом выехали депутаты районного и областного маслихатов, заместитель акима района М.Нурмаков и аким города А.Баяндыков. Подрядные и надзорные организацииПодрядчик, осуществляющий строительство — ТОО «Альтаир-СК7».Технический надзор осуществляет - ТОО «Сана Маркет».На площадке строительства представитель подрядной организации проинформировал депутатов о проделанной работе, а также ознакомил о планируемых этапах строительства.Депутаты акцентировали внимание на качестве работ, соблюдении требований безопасности и необходимости завершения проекта в установленные сроки.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/burlin-maslihat/press/news/details/1037796?lang=kk
"Close ties with the population is our main goal” 21.07.2025
In the village of Bayandy, the Family Support Center held a meeting on ”close ties with the population – the main goal."The main purpose of the event was to strengthen interaction with local residents, jointly consider ways to attract attention and support their social problems. During the meeting, the proposals of the villagers were heard and topical issues were discussed.The meeting was attended by A. U. Saparbayeva, a social work specialist from the Family Support Center, G. S. Salikhova, a lawyer, and F. B. Shamshetova, a psychologist. In addition, Gulmira Sainishovna, a chief specialist, and a district police inspector, were present from the office of the akim of Bayanda village, who answered questions from residents and conducted explanatory work.During the meeting, consultations were given on preserving family values, improving legal literacy, preventing domestic violence and providing social support.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1037709?lang=kk
English translation: Regional Akim Reviewed Preparations for Abai’s 180th Anniversary 21.07.2025
District Akim Meirzhan Serikbosynuly, along with responsible officials, briefed the regional head on the progress of the preparations.Taking into account the short time remaining before the anniversary, the regional Akim instructed that all work be completed with high quality and within the set deadlines.Berik Ualiuly was also presented with the project for a spiritual monumental sculpture to be erected on the “Abai Eli” peak of Karauyltobe, funded by philanthropic citizens of the district. The monument is designed by sculptor Nurbol Kaliyev.The monument’s opening is scheduled to take place ahead of the anniversary celebrationSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-audany/press/news/details/1037712?lang=kk
English translation: Regional Akim Berik Uali Met with District Residents 21.07.2025
Regional Akim Berik Uali reported to the public on the socio-economic development of the Abai district and shared future plans.🕯The meeting began with a presentation by district Akim Meirzhan Serikbosynuly, who outlined the socio-economic indicators for 2024–2025. Following this, the regional leader gave a report on the overall development of the region and the ongoing work in the Abai district.💻As part of the "Raise Your Flag in Your Homeland" campaign, 1.5 billion tenge in investments will be attracted to the Abai district. Initiated by philanthropist Bektas Medgatov, an "Ethno Village Zhidebai" complex worth 1.2 billion tenge will be built in honor of the 180th anniversary of Abai.🛠This year, repairs will be carried out on 8 schools in the district. Construction of a children's camp continues in the village of Kengirbai Bi. Sports modules are being built in the villages of Sarzhal and Kokbai.The regional Akim noted that efforts to develop the Abai district will continue in the future.📥At the end of the meeting, residents raised questions about building a boiler facility in the district center, providing benefits to people living in the former Semipalatinsk test site area, allocating test site lands for agricultural use, restoring ambulance services in the district, supplying an ambulance vehicle, upgrading the material and technical base of the Zhidebai museum-reserve, and building a greenhouse. The regional Akim assured that all raised concerns and suggestions would be considered and not overlooked.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-audany/press/news/details/1037670?lang=kk
English translation: Regional Akim Held Personal Meetings with Residents 21.07.2025
During the personal meetings, most citizens raised the issue of connecting farms to electricity networks. Retiree Talgat Erdenbekov spoke about wolves attacking livestock in farms located in the rural districts of Kengirbai Bi, Kokbai, Toktamys, Arkhat, and Kundyzdı, and asked for assistance in resolving the issue.📇The regional Akim assured that each matter would be taken under his personal control and that none of the issues raised by residents would be overlooked.⌛Before the Akim’s personal reception, heads of regional departments met with district residents and responded to their questions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-audany/press/news/details/1037683?lang=kk
English translation: Regional Akim Berik Ualiuly Attended the Opening of the District Social Service Center 21.07.2025
As part of his working visit today, regional Akim Berik Ualiuly took part in the official opening ceremony of the district social service center.The head of the region delivered a congratulatory speech and expressed his gratitude to Seifolla Rakhymbaev for generously donating the building to the state. He also handed over the keys to a 16-seat wheelchair-accessible taxi (invataxi) for the center.In his speech, Seifolla Rakhymbaev wished success to the new facility and expressed hope that it would serve the public good.The center covers a total area of 310 square meters and consists of three departments: a semi-stationary unit, a home care service, and a family support center. It has 13 rooms and employs 31 staff members.The center will offer services including physiotherapy, therapeutic exercise, massage, psychological support, and comprehensive rehabilitation for people with disabilities.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/abay-audany/press/news/details/1037700?lang=kk
Forests and green spaces of Kostanay region: a vector for landscaping and sustainability 21.07.2025
The forests of our region are of great ecological, climatic, economic and social importance.The Akimat of Kostanay region manages 462.0 thousand hectares of the state forest fund, including the forested area of 207.5 thousand hectares. Over the past 3 years, the total area of the state forest fund has been increased by 4.3 thousand hectares (from 457,718 hectares to 462,009 hectares), due to the transfer of reserve lands to the lands of the forest fund for logging operations.There are 6,188 hectares in the category of lands of the state forest fund "green zones of settlements and health facilities" around Kostanay, including 4,502 hectares covered with forest.During the period 2021-2024, 55.4 million seedlings were planted on the plots of the forest fund on an area of 8.7 thousand hectares, as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Forest Reproduction Plan for 2021-2027. The planting plan for 2025 is 19.2 million seedlings on an area of 2.9 thousand hectares. In the spring of this year, 14.5 million seedlings were planted on an area of 2.9 thousand hectares. In autumn, it is planned to plant 4.7 million seedlings on an area of 0.8 thousand hectares.Work continues to eliminate the consequences of a large forest fire in 2022 in the territory of the Auliekolsky district. During the period from November 2022 to July 2025, logging was carried out on 61.7% of the area, and 34.8% of the forested area covered by the fire was also developed.In total, 2.9 million pine seedlings on 432 hectares were planted on the area of Gary. The natural renewal of the forest is also recorded: green shoots of birch and aspen have appeared, and self-seeding of pine is observed everywhere.Work on the reproduction of forests in the forest fund areas continues in order to increase the forested area of the forest fund, as well as increase the forest cover of the region.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanay/press/news/details/1037701?lang=kk
2025 — The Year of Working Professions! 21.07.2025
2025 has been declared the Year of Working Professions in our country. The main goal of this year is to increase the importance of working professions, raise the prestige of citizens working in this field, and encourage the younger generation to become qualified specialists. In modern society, labor professions are of particular importance. In the era of high technology, infrastructural development, in the construction and production sectors, the role of labor professions has never diminished. Labor professions are the pillars that drive the country's economy forward and contribute to the sustainable development of society. #WorkingProfessionsYear #ГодРабочихПофессий
Cleaning of intra-village roads 21.07.2025
Due to the maintenance of intra-village roads, work has been carried out to clean roads from dust.These works will be continued in the future.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1037601?lang=kk
In the first 6 months of 2025, UAPF provided over 25 million services 21.07.2025
An important condition for the growth of contributors' interest in UAPF services provided in digital format is their availability 24/7. In the period from 01.01.2025 to 30.06.2025, the Fund provided about 25.1 million services to the population. Of their total number, more than 13.6 million were provided electronically, and more than 10.6 million were provided automatically. Thus, the share of services in automatic, electronic and remote formats amounted to 98.1% of the total. About 480.6 thousand services were provided in person, including over 471.0 thousand directly in the Fund's offices.We remind you that all pension accounts are opened in UAPF automatically upon receipt of the first contribution. Target requirements and target savings are also automatically accrued to participants in the National Fund for Children program.In total, during the reporting period, the total number of individual pension savings accounts (IPSA) opened automatically for all types of pension contributions, including notional pension savings accounts (NPSA), opened as a result of the transfer of the ECPC by the employer) and target savings accounts (TSA, within the framework of the National Fund for Children program) amounted to 896.9 thousand.The most popular service is still receiving statements from an individual pension savings account, notional pension savings account (NPSA), and target savings account (TSA). Since the beginning of the year, about 14.9 million statements have been issued from the IPSA, NPSA, and TSA, of which over 12.5 million were in electronic form and over 1.9 million automatically. UAPF reminds that receiving information about the status of accounts through your personal account is the most convenient, reliable and prompt way to control your pension savings. The service operates online around the clock (24/7), which allows you to receive up-to-date information at any time and from anywhere in the world. Also, information about the status of accounts is available not only through your personal account on the UAPF website, but also through the egov.kz portal or the e-government mobile application. This provides additional convenience for users who prefer to interact with government services through unified platforms. UAPF notes that, starting in 2025, the annual automatic mailing of statements by mail has ceased. At the same time, it is still possible to receive information about the status of pension savings by mail by submitting a corresponding request to UAPFJSC.In addition to receiving an extract in the personal account on the website and in the mobile application, contributors (beneficiaries) have the opportunity to use such services as making changes and additions to their details, receiving a certificate of the availability of accounts, filing an application for the appointment of pension benefits in connection with the establishment of disability of group 1 or 2 indefinitely or for voluntary pension contributions, tracking the status of an application for pension benefit, transferring part of the savings to the investment portfolio manager (IPM), predicting the future pension using a pension calculator, etc. For example, since the beginning of the year, 33.9 thousand applications from contributors for the transfer of part of the IPM savings have been accepted, of which 31.8 thousand were in electronic format.More than 69.8 thousand applications were accepted to change the details for January-June 2025, of which about 65.8 thousand were submitted to the Fund's offices.When applying for a particular service to UAPF specialists, contributors, as a rule, receive additional consultations and advice on the formation of savings. As part of the information and explanatory work, about 25.3 thousand on-site presentations were held, attended by about 522.0 thousand people. The number of materials posted in the media based on UAPF reports exceeded 21.9 thousand.The number of requests received from contributors and beneficiaries through feedback channels amounted to over 274.9 thousand. We remind you that any company can apply for a presentation and consultations on the funded pension system with a visit to the office, for which you just need to call the call center at 1418 or contact through the Fund's website or mobile application.UAPF consulting services can be obtained via instant messengers (chat bot in WhatsАpp and Viber at +7 777 000 14 18), call center at 1418 (free call within Kazakhstan), on the corporate website enpf.kz, as well as on the official UAPF pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook, VKontakte, Telegram, Odnoklassniki. UAPF was founded on August 22, 2013 on the basis of GNPF APF JSC. The founder and shareholder of the UAPF is the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan represented by the State Institution Committee of State Property and Privatization of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Trust management of UAPF pension assets is carried out by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In accordance with the pension legislation, the UAPF attracts compulsory pension contributions, employer’s compulsory pension contributions, compulsory occupational pension contributions, voluntary pension contributions, as well as carries out enrollment and accounting of voluntary pension contributions formed at the expense of the unclaimed amount of guaranteed compensation for the guaranteed deposit, transferred by the organization carrying out mandatory guarantee of deposits, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On mandatory guarantee of deposits placed in second-tier banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan", ensures the implementation of pension benefits. The Fund also carries out accounting of target assets and target requirements, accounting and crediting of target savings (TS) to target savings accounts, payments of TS to their recipients in bank accounts, accounting for returns of TS in the manner determined by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of the National Fund for Children program (More details at www.enpf.kz) Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1044438?lang=kk
Drawing road strips 21.07.2025
Due to the work on the maintenance of intra-village roads, work is underway to draw road lanes.️ ️ Press service of the Office of the Akim of bayandy village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1111843?lang=kk
Public hearings 21.07.2025
On March 27, 2026, at 15:00, the village club of Bayandy village will host public hearings on the project of Kentau Group LLP for mining expanded clay stone at the site of the quarry-5 deposit in the Munailinsky district.During the public hearings, information on the project will be presented, opinions and suggestions from residents will be heard.We invite all the villagers to take part in the public hearings.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1188170?lang=kk
National Guard Serviceman of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Awarded the “Izgi Zhürek” Prize 21.07.2025
The “Izgi Zhürek” (“Kind Heart”) award is presented annually to residents of East Kazakhstan who have demonstrated heroism and saved lives. The award was established by the KazZinc company, and recipients are chosen through public voting.In the category with six nominees, the public gave special recognition to a corporal of the military police forces for his selfless act of bravery. He rescued a drowning girl from the Ulba River and was declared the winner, receiving a certificate worth one million tenge.This year, the award was granted to Senior Soldier PermaBek Zhanasbek from military unit 6699 under the “Shyģys” Regional Command. He distinguished himself while on vacation by showing true courage.While walking near the Ulba River in Ust-Kamenogorsk, he noticed a young woman drowning. Despite the strong current, the serviceman bravely jumped into the water and saved her. For this act, the award’s organizers — the management of KazZinc — presented him with a certificate for one million tenge.Earlier, Corporal Zhanasbek PermaBek was awarded the “Aibyn” III Degree Order named after Rakhymzhan Koshkarbaev, by decree of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, in recognition of his bravery. A father of four, he has honorably served in the ranks of the National Guard for more than ten years.It is worth noting that National Guard servicemen of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan have received the “Izgi Zhürek” prize for the third year in a row. In 2024, the award went to Lieutenant Colonel Denis Shemet, and in 2023 — to Corporal Tilek Kumarbekov.Press Service of the National GuardMinistry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of KazakhstanSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1037625?lang=kk
Competition "Model yard", "Model street" 21.07.2025
In the village of Bayandy, from April 15 to May 15, 2025, contests “Exemplary Street” and ”Exemplary Courtyard” will be held among the villagers.Dear residents of Bayandy village!In order to increase the level of landscaping, beautification and cleanliness of our village, contests “Exemplary Street” and “Exemplary Courtyard" are being held.The overall goal of the competition is to improve the sanitary condition of the village, develop ecological culture and increase public activity of the population.1. Conditions of participation in the competition.All residents of Bayandy village can take part in the competition. Participants are evaluated according to the following requirements:- Cleanliness and landscaping of the village;- Improvement of streets and public places;- Planting and landscaping of green spaces;- Active participation of the population in public works;- Environmental protection and organization of environmental events.2. The order of the competition2.1. The competition consists of several stages:- Acceptance of applications (within the prescribed period);- Circumambulation of the village by members of the commission;- Assessment and summing up.2.2. The competition is organized by a special commission and determines the winners.3. Awarding the winners.According to the results of the competition, the winners in the following categories will be determined:- "The best landscaped street”- "The best yard”The winners will receive special diplomas and incentive prizes.We invite all the villagers to take an active part in the contest! A clean, beautiful and cozy village is in our hands!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1037633?lang=kk
Provision of public services 21.07.2025
Provision of public servicesThe office of the akim of Bayanda village carries out systematic work on high-quality and timely provision of public services.Relevant government services have been provided in the fields of entrepreneurship and agriculture. In particular, business entities were advised on government support measures and the necessary documents were adopted. In addition, work has been carried out on registration and other services in the agricultural sector.Public services are provided in accordance with established standards and regulations based on the principles of openness, accessibility and quality.For questions and additional information, please contact the Office of the Akim of Bayanda village.️ ️ The press service of the akim's office of Bayanda village.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mangystau-munaily-bayandy/press/news/details/1168989?lang=kk
ШЫМКЕНТТЕ КРЕАТИВТІ ИНДУСТРИЯ КӘСІПКЕРЛЕРІ АРАСЫНДА БАЙҚАУ ӨТТІ 21.07.2025
Шымкент қаласының туризм, сыртқы байланыстар және креативті индустрия басқармасының ұйымдастыруымен, креативті индустрия саласындағы кәсіпкерлерді қолдау мақсатында, қаламыздың креативті индустрия субъектілері арасында байқау өткізілді.Байқау келесі 10 бағыт бойынша өтті:– Қыш құмыра– Зергерлік бұйымдар– Ағаш өнері– Киім дизайні– Киіз және тоқыма өнімдері– Видеография– Фотография– Анимация және кино– Былғары өнімдері– СуретшілерӘр номинацияға арнайы талаптар қойылды. Қатысушылардың жұмыстарын кәсіби комиссия мұқият қарап, бағалады. Байқауға жалпы 19 кәсіпкер қатысты.Байқаудан 7 жеңімпаз анықталып, салтанатты түрде марапатталды.🔷Шымкент қаласы туризм, сыртқы байланыстар және креативті индустрия басқармасының баспасөз қызметіSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/shymkent-turizm/press/news/details/1037556?lang=kk