From April 8 to 12, at the international scientific competition on space research «Let's Discover the World of Science» in the city of Astana, a student from the secondary school named after N. Baimuratov of the Beskaragai district education department, Almat Kuatovich Alekparov, demonstrated a high result and was awarded a first-degree diploma and a medal by the Minister of Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhuldyz Dosbergenovna Suleimenova.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1210605?lang=kk

On April 21, 2026, the district stage of the regional competition «Best Social Educator – 2026» was held at the Zhylandinskaya Basic School.Winners:🥇 1st place — Moldasheva K.B., KSU «Secondary School named after K. Ryskulbekov»🥈 2nd place — Kobentaeva G.A., KSU «Glukhovskaya Secondary School»🥉 3rd place — Egorova L.M., KSU «Kanonerskaya Secondary School»Congratulations to all participants! 🎉Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1210607?lang=kk

We are delighted to share another bright achievement in the sports sphere of the Beskaragai district.At the World Championship in kettlebell lifting, held in the city of Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, our fellow countrywoman, a student of the Malo-Vladimirovskaya secondary school, Lenard Victoria, showed a high result and took the prize-winning II place. She honorably defended the honor of the country and won a silver medal.More than 300 athletes from 15 countries took part in this prestigious competition, where young men and women aged 16–18 competed against each other. Achieving success in competitions of such a high level and being among the best is the result of great hard work.I would like to note that her coach, Ardak Smagulov, played a significant role in this achievement.I wholeheartedly congratulate Lenard Victoria and her coach, I wish them further success and new victories! This victory is a great pride for all residents of the Beskaragai district!Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/beskaragay-roo/press/news/details/1210616?lang=kk

       As part of the visit of ODIHR Director Maria Telalian to Kazakhstan, a meeting was held at the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Deputy Chairman of the CEC Mukhtar Yerman welcomed the members of the delegation and noted the importance of continuing working contacts with the ODIHR Office.      During the discussion, the foreign guests were briefed on the results of the referendum held on the adoption of the new Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mukhtar Yerman informed his counterparts about the ongoing political reforms and emphasized that the new Constitution is aimed at enhancing the institutional stability of the state and strengthening mechanisms for the protection of citizens’ rights.       The ODIHR delegation showed particular interest in information on the activities of electoral bodies related to organizing observation by public organizations, interaction with the media, and ensuring accessibility for persons with disabilities on voting day. The Deputy Chairman noted that the CEC carefully analyzes the recommendations contained in the final reports of ODIHR missions and regularly submits them for discussion by the Expert Council under the CEC of the Republic of Kazakhstan. In this regard, the Kazakh side expects to receive a separate report following the assessment of the referendum held on 15 March of this year.        In turn, Maria Telalian emphasized the importance of the ongoing constitutional changes and the significance of continuing dialogue between Kazakhstan and the OSCE. She expressed gratitude for the practical assistance provided in the work of the Referendum Assessment Mission and noted ODIHR’s interest in participating in the observation of the upcoming elections to the Kurultai.        She also highlighted the importance of the participation of representatives of the CEC of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the work of ODIHR long-term and short-term election observation missions in various countries, including the United States, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Bulgaria.         The parties reached a common understanding on the need to continue contacts and exchange information in the electoral sphere, including at the expert level.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1210532?lang=kk

Central Asia’s largest tech and AI show will debut in Almaty next week, catapulting Kazakhstan to the forefront of the region’s AI and digital transformation ambitions, and propelling a new era of global innovation, tech capital deployment, and cross-border collaboration.In the Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, GITEX AI Kazakhstan, from 4-5 May 2026 at the Atakent International Exhibition Centre (AIEC), will converge policymakers, enterprise tech titans, startups and investors from more than 60 nations, accelerating momentum to fast-track Central Asia and the Caucasus into a position of global tech leadership.Under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, GITEX AI Kazakhstan is hosted by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, in partnership with Astana Hub and the Akimat of Almaty.The landmark event is organised by inD, the global organiser of GITEX, bringing the world’s largest and most influential tech event platform to the heart of Eurasia. It arrives as Kazakhstan powers ahead as the world’s fastest growing tech ecosystem, at 18-times over the last seven years to generate US$26 billion in value.GITEX AI Kazakhstan in Almaty sits at the intersection of this innovation dynamism, uniting more 300 tech enterprises and startups, 150 expert speakers, and 100 investors, creating the most strategic platform for global market access, business collaborations and dialogues advancing the region’s priorities in sovereign AI, governance, digital infrastructure and investment, and talent development.At a media briefing ahead of the show’s debut, government partners and ecosystem leaders set out their ambitions for the region’s AI and digital future, as final preparations gather pace for what promises to be a defining moment for Central Asian tech. Smagulov Olzhas, Deputy Akim of Almaty City, said: “Almaty is the primary hub of Kazakhstan's IT industry, home to approximately one-third of all IT companies in the country, which account for 52% of the total volume of IT services provided. The city continues to strengthen its position as a magnet for startups, investment, and innovation. GITEX AI Kazakhstan reinforces Almaty’s role as a natural hub for the ideas, capital, and partnerships shaping our digital future.”Daniya Akhmetova, CEO Digital Bridge, Astana Hub, said: “The hosting of GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 as a premier global technology platform, coupled with Astana Hub's role as a co-organizer, unlocks a wealth of opportunities for Kazakhstan's tech ecosystem. This initiative facilitates direct access to international markets, attracts vital investment and global partnerships, and enables the transfer of advanced technologies and specialized expertise. As a result, projects will experience accelerated growth and national solutions will achieve broader adoption, fostering the sustainable development of the industry while strengthening Kazakhstan’s global competitiveness.” A region at the centre of global AI and digital infrastructure progress With mobile internet penetration across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan as high as 93 percent, the region has become fertile ground for telecoms, cloud and digital infrastructure leaders. Kazakhstan is leading this charge, with data centre capacity reaching hyperscale level, from approximately 4,000 IT racks in 2025, to 20,000 racks by 2030, comprising 180-plus MW capacity.This massive AI compute and digital infrastructure buildout means tech leaders worldwide view Kazakhstan as a strategic base for cross-border investments, amplified at GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 by the participation of global tech enterprises from China, Germany, the USA, Türkiye, the UK, and the UAE, France, and India.Infrastructure leaders including Cisco, Cloudflare, Dell, Google Cloud, H3C Technologies, Trend Micro, Hikvision, HP, Huawei, Lenovo, Noventiq, Redington, Salesforce, Vertiv, and Yandex, are among the headline participants this year. GITEX AI Kazakhstan is accelerating sovereign AI deployment and market entry in the region, with tech titans bringing real systems to market, from Dell’s AI Factory for government-scale AI; Cisco’s secure, air-gapped national infrastructure; or Huawei’s advancement of GovTech 1.0, AI infrastructure standards and large-scale deployment.That global participation is matched by the largest gathering of Kazakhstan tech powerhouses under one roof, including Kazakhtelecom, the state-owned telco titan commanding over 60 % of Kazakhstan’s market; Kcell, the nation’s largest mobile operator, co-pioneering Kazakhstan’s first 5G network; Beeline, Kazakhstan’s only major independent mobile operator, powered by VEON; and Akashi Data Center, Astana’s Tier IV data centre, the first and largest in Eurasia. UAE-based Presight, meanwhile, a leading global AI company building intelligent systems for governments and critical infrastructure, will spearhead cross-border collaboration. Magzhan Kenesbai, Chief Growth Officer of Presight, said: “For Presight, Kazakhstan is a long-term, strategic growth market where we are working as the AI partner for government, supported by a local team of more than 60 people on ground.“Central Asia represents a high growth opportunity, and GITEX AI Kazakhstan is an important platform to deepen existing relationships and build new partnerships that can translate into sustained and large-scale deployment over time.”Global investor capital converges at Central Asia’s startup frontierMore than 100 active accelerator projects are now shaping Kazakhstan’s AI startup ecosystem, while VC investment has surged more than fivefold between 2023-2025, a milestone year that also produced the nation’s first AI unicorn, Higgsfield.That sharp upward trajectory will be accelerated at GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026, where investors from 28 countries with a combined US$200 billion in AUM (assets under management) will ramp up the great Central Asian VC AI start-up investment wave.  VCs such as Punch Capital (USA), Creww (Japan), Enhance Ventures (UAE), IDA Capital (Turkey), and Adagia Partners (France), alongside European representation from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Serbia, and Spain, will be out in force to explore emerging frontier tech opportunities with 100+ startups, including 51 founder-led participants from Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan.GITEX AI Kazakhstan positions the region as a launchpad for next-generation technology companies, with startups from Kazakhstan and across Central Asia delivering real-world, export-ready deep-tech solutions, including TalkIT, LUMI AI by ASPEX, PanDev.io, Alaqan, RTEAM and THRUST.kz, fast-tracking the transition to an export-driven innovation economySturgeon Capital, a London-based VC and Private Equity firm is among the 65 percent of investors at GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 with international headquarters. Kiyan Zandiyeh, CIO and Partner said he’s long believed that emerging markets – precisely because they're underserved by global capital – offer compelling returns.  “We have to date invested in 39 companies across Central Asia,” said Mr. Zandiyeh.“The region is one of the most exciting and yet overlooked VC markets in the world: large, young, and digitally native populations rapidly adopting new technologies. The global recognition of companies such as Kaspi and Higgsfield has put Kazakhstan firmly on the map, and GITEX AI Kazakhstan is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local decision-makers, co-investors and policymakers shaping the region’s digital economy.”Murat Abdrakhmanov, Founder of MA7 VC, which backs early-stage tech startups globally, is another prominent investor and expert speaker at GITEX AI Kazakhstan: “The future belongs to AI-driven or AI-native startups with global ambition,” said Mr. Abdrakhmanov. “Kazakhstan and Central Asia have all the ingredients to produce far more of these startups and future AI unicorns, making GITEX AI Kazakhstan a genuine opportunity for the world to engage early on the potential returns.”From sovereign AI to smart cities: A defining agenda shaping a digital decadeAcross two days, GITEX AI Kazakhstan will convene Central Asia’s most ambitious policy, technology and investment conversations under one roof, converging more than 150 expert speakers in a power-packed conference agenda.The Diversification Summit will bring together ministers and senior policymakers to chart sovereign digital strategies and industrial AI roadmaps for the decade ahead, while dedicated tracks on Applied AI, Future Finance and Digital Assets, Data Centres, Cybersecurity, Smart Energy and AI-Ready Cities will drive cross-sector dialogue on the technologies reshaping the region’s economy.The NXT Stage will put Central Asia’s startup opportunity centre stage, uniting founders, investors, and policymakers to accelerate startup growth, digital finance, smart cities, industrial innovation, and AI-driven human capital development.H.E. Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan, will headline alongside H.E. Baya Kvitsiani, Deputy Minister Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI and one of the most influential AI voices globally, joins Mansoor Al Mansoori, CEO of G42 International, Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, and Charles-Edouard Bouée of Alpha Intelligence Capital, alongside senior government leaders from Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and across the Caucasus.Bilal Al Rais, Vice President, Portfolio Growth Tech & Digital at inD, global organiser of GITEX, said: “Central Asia and the Caucasus are already outperforming many conventional expectations of emerging markets. In an era marked by strategic recalibration, this region is demonstrating a remarkable coherence of purpose, connecting human capital, digital readiness and national ambition into something the world can no longer afford to overlook.“GITEX AI Kazakhstan turbocharges this momentum, bringing together tech titans, startups, investors, policymakers and pioneers to accelerate what is already unstoppable, and cement Central Asia’s claim on the future architecture of the global AI and tech economy.”More information about GITEX AI Kazakhstan is available here.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/maidd/press/news/details/1210536?lang=kk

In 2025, compared with the previous year, there was an increase in consumption in all major food groups.Per capita consumption of certain types of food products for the average month of 2025 was: potatoes – 3.8 kg, wheat bread from flour of the 1st grade – 2.4 kg, beef – 2.1 kg, apples – 1.6 kg, granulated sugar – 1.5 kg,  rice- 1,4 kg, raw milk – 1.1 l, kefir – 1 l, eggs – 17,6 pieces,  macaroni - 0,9 kg, fresh or chilled fish -0,8 kg, black tea – 0,1 kg.Food consumption data obtained from a sample survey of 12 000 households bu standart of living.Per capita consumption of main foodstuff is - a number of foods (particularly by every type of foods) averagely consumed by a household member during a surveyed period. It is calculated by dividing the consumption of the specific type of foods into existing household members. Consumption of larger aggregates is recalculated on the base of the primary product aggregates. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/stat/press/news/details/1210508?lang=kk

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked Feridun Sinirlioğlu for his active participation in the Regional Ecological Summit, emphasizing that this new platform was launched to seek joint solutions to shared environmental challenges facing Central Asia and beyond.The parties expressed a mutual interest in continuing cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, climate resilience, rational water use, and economic connectivity.The President confirmed that Kazakhstan remains firmly committed to further strengthening its cooperation across all three OSCE dimensions, while this partnership rests on the principles enshrined in the Astana Declaration of the 2010 OSCE Summit.Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized that human rights, democracy, and the rule of law are at the top of the domestic agenda.As the Head of State stressed, Kazakhstan is advancing a far-reaching reform aimed at building Just and Strong Kazakhstan. The recently held referendum and adoption of the new Constitution mark an important milestone in the transformation of the country’s political system.Taken together, these reforms reflect the country’s firm commitment to strengthening the rule of law, enhancing accountability, and ensuring more sustainable and resilient governance for the future.In turn, Feridun Sinirlioğlu thanked the President for the invitation to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit and commended Kazakhstan's leadership in advancing the climate and environmental agenda in Central Asia and beyond.Furthermore, the Secretary General reiterated Kazakhstan's pivotal role in the Organization's activities.The participants also exchanged views on topical issues on the regional and international agenda.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1210523?lang=kk

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Special jobs are jobs created and/or equipped by an employer, taking into account the individual capabilities and needs of persons with disabilities (for visual, hearing, and musculoskeletal disorders) using government support measures. The program can include:• employers of all forms of ownership;• individual entrepreneurs;• legal entities operating in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.What kind of government support is provided?1. Subsidizing the cost of creating and equipping a workplaceThe Labor Mobility Center compensates the employer's expenses for the purchase of special equipment and equipping the workplace, taking into account the individual characteristics of an employee with a disability. 2. Subsidizing wagesOn the basis of the contract, a part of the salary of an employed person with a disability is subsidized by the state on a monthly basis.:• the first 12 months — 70% of the salary, but not more than 30 MCI;• from 13 to 24 months — 65%, but not more than 30 MCI;• from 25 to 36 months — 60%, but not more than 30 MCI.The order of the employer's participation1. Contact a Career Center and apply for a special workplace.2. Fill out the cost estimate and get the approval of the Labor Mobility Center.3. Create a special workplace according to the approved cost estimates and provide supporting documents.4. Conclude an agreement with the Labor Mobility Center on subsidizing wages for a period of 3 years.5. Conclude an employment contract with a person with a disability.6. Provide monthly information to the Labor Mobility Center about persons employed in special jobs (report card).7. Receive subsidies in accordance with the established procedure.For any additional questions, please contact the Career Center at your place of residence.Instagram: emo_karagandy_obl​Contacts: call center 8-7212-60-50-50; whatsapp8-775-644-35-80Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/otdel-social-karagandy/press/news/details/1210395?lang=kk

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Trusting intermediaries offering services for accessing pension savings is dangerous!Social media and online classifieds continue to be flooded with offers to provide intermediary services for accessing pension savings above the minimum sufficiency threshold (MST) for any category of citizens, in exchange for a fee, which is required as an advance payment for the alleged services.The Unified Pension Fund (UAPF) once again warns: lump sum pension payments are made without intermediaries or commissions.By agreeing to participate in dubious schemes, you will not only lose your money but also jeopardize the security of your personal data, which may subsequently be used for other fraudulent activities.We also remind you: accessing pension savings is only possible in cases strictly defined by the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. These include, first and foremost, reaching retirement age, permanent disability of Groups 1 or 2, permanent residence, and inheritance. The following individuals may use pension savings to improve their housing conditions and/or medical treatment, subject to legally established conditions:Contributors with savings exceeding the minimum sufficiency threshold (up to the amount above the minimum monthly wage);Retirees whose pension is at least 40% of their lost income (previously received wages) – they can use up to 50% of their remaining savings in the account;Retirees with years of service (up to 100% of their savings);Contributors with a pension annuity agreement (up to 100% of their savings).The targeted use of pension savings for housing or medical treatment is possible only through authorized operators – second-tier banks. Accordingly, the services of intermediaries are not required. The ENPF does not charge any commissions.The ENPF strongly recommends that its contributors and recipients ignore such offers, obtain information from official sources, and act exclusively within the legal framework.You can get answers to all your questions and verify information regarding the withdrawal and transfer of your pension savings both at ENPF branches and remotely:- via the enpf.kz website or the BZhZK/ENPF mobile app;- via the toll-free multi-channel call center at 1418, or via WhatsApp at +7 777 000 1418;- on the ENPF's official social media pages on popular platforms such as Odnoklassniki, Telegram, Facebook, VKontakte, and Instagram.Check for uniqueness: text.ru, pr-cy.ruSEO KeywordsDescription for SEOSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/social-abay/press/news/details/1227124?lang=ru

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On April 23, 2026 KazAID Chairman of the Board A. Arystanov had a working meeting with the Country Engagement Lead of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Ms. T. Petersen in the framework of the visit to Astana to participate in the Regional Ecological Summit.During the meeting, GPE representatives provided information on the organization's programs in the field of education, pre-school education, problems of education in crisis situations and issues of inclusive education for children with disabilities.The Kazakh side expressed its willingness to cooperate and develop a constructive dialogue in order to implement joint projects in partner countries. For reference:The Kazakh Agency for International Development “KazAID”is an official development assistance (ODA) implementing agency established by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2020. The agency’s mission is to implement state policy in the field of ODA, promoting development and sustainable growth in partner countries, showcasing Kazakhstan’s achievements in various fields, and facilitating the exchange of experience and the establishment of contacts between specialists from different countries.The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) is an organization that was established in 2002 with the support of the World Bank in Washington, D.C. GPE's mission is to strengthen global education and improve the quality of education in low-income countries.The program operates in the Central Asian region (Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), other post–Soviet countries (Georgia, Ukraine and Moldova), Mongolia, Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. GPE's unique approach helped to make significant progress in improving the education of hundreds of millions of girls and boys in low-income countries.Media Contact: a.kopisheva@kazaid.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1210332?lang=kk

"Topical questions about the UAPF"Please tell us more about voluntary pension contributions.  Kazakhstan's funded pension system includes the following types of contributions: compulsory contributions (10% of an employee's salary, deducted monthly by the employer), compulsoryoccupational pension contributions (5% of the income of workers in hazardous occupations, paid by the employer from their own budget), and employer’scompulsory pension contributions (ECPC) starting in 2024 for all employees born in 1975 and later (from 1.5% in 2024, gradually increasing to 5% in 2028). There are also voluntary pension contributions (VPC), which can be made by both individuals and legal entities. Individuals contribute for themselves and/or their loved ones from their own income, while legal entities contribute for their employees and/or third parties. It's worth noting that citizens pay VPC voluntarily, independently determining the amount and frequency of contributions. This is one of the advantages of this type of contribution. Please tell me how I can make voluntary pension contributions? Can my employer do this? Voluntary pension contributions (VPC) can be made by both individuals and legal entities. Individuals contribute for themselves and/or their dependents from their own income, while legal entities contribute for their employees and/or third parties. Voluntary pension contributions can be transferred through second-tier banks or by submitting an application to the employer, who will then transfer the contributions to the UAPF for the stated benefit. An IPSA for VPC accounting is opened automatically without an application based on:- lists of individuals submitted by agents to the UAPF when transferring VPC;- an initial contribution received by the UAPF from an individual for themselves or for a third party when transferring VPC. How and when can I start receiving benefits through voluntary pension contributions?Pension benefits through the VPC can be received before reaching retirement age, starting at age 50. They are also provided to individuals with disabilities, as well as foreigners and stateless persons who have permanently resided outside the Republic of Kazakhstan, unless otherwise provided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan and international treaties ratified by the Republic of Kazakhstan. We remind you that individuals who have reached the age of fifty or who have a disability can apply to the UAPF for VPC benefits through their personal account on the UAPF website or mobile app, as well as at a Fund office. Detailed information on the VPC payment procedure is available on the UAPF website in the "Services"/"VPC Benefits" section. You can easily monitor your pension savings from all types of contributions 24/7 in your personal account on the enpf.kz website.In what cases are pension benefits from voluntary pension contributions assigned automatically? In accordance with amendments to the Social Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan, which provide for pension benefits from the VPC in the manner and under the conditions specified in the VPC pension agreement and the UAPF pension rules, a no-application procedure for pension benefits from the VPC has been introduced since March 2026 for individuals who have reached retirement age and who have pension savings in the UAPF through the VPC and who have not previously applied to the UAPF for payment due to reaching the age of fifty or disability.The no-application procedure for pension payments from the VPC (if any) provides for: automatic assignment of UAPF pension benefit payments from the VPC upon application to the State Corporation in the prescribed manner for a pension from the state budget and payments from compulsory pension contributions (CPC) and/or compulsory occupational pension contributions (COPC) in connection with reaching retirement age; pension benefit payments from the VPC as part of a proactive service based on the annual verification with the State Corporation of the availability of budget-funded old-age pension payments and/or state basic pension payments for the specified individuals in the information system of the authorized body in the field of social protection.The non-declaration procedure was adopted to establish a unified approach to pension benefit payments from the UAPF for individuals who have reached retirement age. This innovation optimizes pension payments from the VPC and eliminates the risk of unclaimed pension savings from the VPC by individuals who have reached the generally established retirement age and who have not previously applied to the UAPF for payment due to reaching the age of fifty or disability.Pension benefits from the VPC will be made in a lump sum if the amount of pension savings from the VPC does not exceed twelve times the minimum pension established by the law on the republican budget and in effect as of January 1 of the corresponding financial year (in 2026 – 828,588 tenge (12 * 69,049)) or until the pension savings are depleted, according to a monthly schedule, combined with payments from mandatory contributions. However, the recipient may apply to the UAPF to change the terms of VPC payments. Are voluntary pension contributions inherited? In the event of the death of an individual with pension savings, including those from voluntary pension contributions, they are inherited in accordance with the procedure established by Kazakhstan law. Specifically, pension savings are inherited by will or by law. If there is no will or if the will only determines the fate of the entire inheritance, as well as in other cases, then inheritance by law takes effect. 6) Are voluntary pension contributions invested? Can they be transferred to investment portfolio managers?Voluntary pension contributions, like all types of compulsory contributions, are invested and generate income for contributors. By default, pension assets are managed by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan. However, contributors have the right to transfer pension savings to investment portfolio managers (IPMs), which offer various investment strategies with varying levels of return and risk. While compulsory and compulsory occupational pension savings can be transferred to IPMs up to 50%, voluntary pension savings can be transferred to IPMs for management in full.The transfer of IPM savings occurs upon the contributor's application, which can be submitted electronically through their personal account on the fund's website or at any UAPF branch. Based on investment results, the management company can be changed, but no more than once a year. Thus, participation in pension asset management is another advantage of VPC.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kostanai-rudnyi-kalasy-akimat/press/news/details/1226071?lang=ru

Riyadh, April 27, 2026 – Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov held negotiations with the Deputy Minister of Energy of the Kingdom for International Relations and Cooperation Nasser Al-Dossari.During the conversation, the parties discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia in the energy sector, and emphasized the importance of further strengthening engagement within multilateral platforms.Particular attention was given to expanding investment partnerships, as well as promoting joint projects aimed at sustainable development and diversification of energy resources.The parties confirmed their mutual interest in further strengthening Kazakh-Saudi ties and agreed to continue coordination on priority areas of cooperation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1210346?lang=kk

Vienna, April 24, 2026 – A gala concert dedicated to Nauryz Meyrami, the principal spring holiday, took place in the Brahms Hall of the world-renowned Vienna Philharmonic. Organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan with the support of the Akimat of Almaty, the celebration brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, media, Austrian business and cultural circles, as well as members of the Kazakh diaspora and students residing in Vienna.The festive evening was enriched by performances from the “Sazgen Sazy” Folklore and Ethnographic Ensemble and opera singers Nurzhamal Usenbayeva and Aigul Shamshidenova. They presented the audience with a vibrant and colorful program filled with folk music and traditional songs.The talented performers showcased both traditional and contemporary Kazakh songs and kyuis. The audience was particularly captivated by the renowned compositions “Ata Tolgauy” by Nurgisa Tlendiyev, “Karazhorga,” “Almatym Zhuregimde,” as well as a medley of Austrian, French, German, and Hungarian folk songs. The musicians performed these works on traditional national instruments such as the dombra, zhetygen, and kobyz, while also delighting guests with interpretations of well-known Austrian musical compositions.Nauryz Meyrami, symbolizing the awakening of spring and harmony, became a vivid example of cultural dialogue between Kazakhstan and Austria, contributing to the strengthening of friendly ties and mutual understanding between the peoples of both countries.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-vienna/press/news/details/1210353?lang=kk

Khabar Agency JSC, in collaboration with the team of NITEC JSC, has released the documentary “Digital Revolutionaries: 20 Years of eGov”, dedicated to the development and evolution of Kazakhstan’s e-Government, one of the key digital projects of independent Kazakhstan.The film tells the story that transformed the everyday lives of millions of Kazakhstani citizens. Today, public services are accessible in just a few clicks, whereas 20 years ago obtaining even a simple certificate meant long queues, paperwork, and visits to multiple government offices.The documentary takes viewers back to the early 2000s, when the idea of e-Government was just beginning to take shape. A small group of enthusiasts (IT specialists, economists, and public administrators) undertook what at the time seemed an almost impossible task: to completely rethink the interaction between the state and its citizens.For the first time, the film presents first-hand accounts of how the eGov concept was developed in 2003, why the launch of the eGov.kz portal in 2006 was compared to “a journey into space”, what technological and legislative barriers had to be overcome, how the infrastructure was built, from databases to the e-Government Gateway, and how Kazakhstan ultimately became one of the global leaders in online public services according to the UN rankings.The protagonists of the film are the key figures behind the country’s digital transformation, those who stood at the origins of eGov and continue to develop it today, including Kuanishbek Yessekeev, Saken Sarsenov, Bagdat Mussin, Askar Zhumagaliyev, Aziza Shuzheeva, and others.Link to the film: How Kazakhstan built one of the world's most advanced e-Government systems.  Kuanishbek Yessekeev: “There were very dynamic working groups. The entire IT market took part. Processes were developed from the standards that would govern data exchange to the way the system itself would ultimately function”.Viktor Abramov: "It was a large-scale startup at the state level. We were not afraid to make mistakes, we experimented with new technologies and kept moving forward, even when no solutions existed".Asset Turyssov: "The pandemic became a real crash test for eGov. At that moment, the system came of age and proved its resilience".Zhaslan Madiyev: “The results we are proud of today are the outcome of many years of hard work, bold decisions, and the professionalism of a large team”.Over the past 20 years, eGov has evolved from an informational portal into a fully-fledged digital ecosystem of public services. Today, it is no longer just a digital platform, but an integral part of the daily lives of millions of Kazakhstani citizens and a key element of the country’s digital transformation. To fully grasp the scale of this transformation, it is enough to look at a single year: in 2025 alone, more than 51 million public services were delivered online, nearly half of them via smartphones. Today, over 90% of public services are available in digital format. The film highlights that eGov is not only about technology, but also about people. Thousands of specialists who built the system from scratch worked without ready-made solutions, made mistakes, refined their work, and ultimately created one of the most advanced digital government platforms in the region.The documentary “Digital Revolutionaries: 20 Years of eGov” is a story of courage, belief in ideas, and the transformation of an entire nation.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/aktobe-irgiz/press/news/details/1214196?lang=kk

On April 24, 2026, KazAID Chairman of the Board A. Arystanov met with Masao Takahashi, Head of New Investors Division at GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) within his participation in the Regional Ecological Summit. During the meeting, GAVI representatives have shared the information about the organization's activities and projects to improve access to new vaccines for people living in developing countries. The organization works to reduce child mortality, prevent diseases, and help overcome the consequences of pandemics and epidemics through immunization. In turn, the Kazakh side expressed its readiness to interact with GAVI and develop constructive cooperation. Reference: The Kazakh Agency for International Development “KazAID”is an official development assistance (ODA) implementing agency established by the Government of Kazakhstan in 2020. The agency’s mission is to implement state policy in the field of ODA, promoting development and sustainable growth in partner countries, showcasing Kazakhstan’s achievements in various fields, and facilitating the exchange of experience and the establishment of contacts between specialists from different countries.GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization) is a partnership of private and government organizations aimed at increasing access to childhood vaccination in developing countries. GAVI was established in 2000, amid deteriorating vaccine distribution mechanisms. The GAVI alliance includes members from several developed countries, the WHO, UNICEF, the World Bank, vaccine developers and manufacturers from various countries, research and technical agencies, public organizations, and various philanthropists. GAVI, together with the Vaccine Fund, supplies vaccines to more than 70 countries, including many in Africa and Asia. Media Contact: a.kopisheva@kazaid.kz Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kazaid/press/news/details/1210362?lang=kk

Due to the planned closure of the official website of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Price information, including for cars and trucks (from European countries) motor vehicles imported into the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan are posted on the Unified Platform of Internet Resources of Government Agencies (EPIR GO) and on the Open Data portal (data.egov.kzThis tool is of a reference nature and is intended to guide participants in foreign economic activity.The publication of price information is aimed at increasing the transparency of customs clearance procedures, ensuring uniformity of approaches to determining customs value, as well as preventing cases of false declarations.Price information can be found at the following link: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd/documents/details/180182 ?lang=ru. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kgd-pavlodar/press/news/details/1215761?lang=kk

Mecca, April 27, 2026 – The Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Jeddah, Ruslan Kospanov, visited the International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization, located within the Abraj Al Bait complex (Clock Tower) in Mecca.During the meeting and discussions with Mr. Fayez Kansara, the General Manager of Al-Salam Company (ASC), the exclusive operator of the Museum, the parties discussed possible areas of cooperation in culture, education, and tourism aimed at expanding opportunities for citizens of Kazakhstan visiting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.The Consul General noted that, in accordance with previously reached agreements with the leadership of the Muslim World League and with the participation of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kazakhstan, work is currently underway to open the first Prophet Museum in Central Asia in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana.In turn, Mr. Fayez Kansara highly appreciated the initiative and expressed readiness to further establish and strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation.Following the visit, the official signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation took place between the Museum, represented by its exclusive operator Al-Salam Company (ASC), and the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the ceremony, Fayez Kansara emphasized that the Republic of Kazakhstan has become the first foreign country with which the Museum has concluded such an agreement.In accordance with the signed document, an agreement was reached to introduce a special discount program for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, providing reduced admission fees to the International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization. The initiative applies to the Museum’s branches in Mecca and Medina and will be valid for a limited period, after which it may be extended upon mutual agreement of the parties.Following the meeting, both sides expressed readiness to further strengthen their partnership, develop joint cultural and educational initiatives, and continue operational coordination aimed at improving service quality and expanding opportunities for Kazakhstani citizens visiting the Kingdom.For reference: The International Exhibitions and Museums of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization is a cultural and educational project aimed at presenting the life of the Prophet, his noble character and teachings, as well as the fundamentals of Islam in their authentic and pure form. The museums are located in Mecca and Medina, as well as abroad in Rabat (Morocco), Dakar (Senegal), and Nouakchott (Mauritania). The museums operate on a scientific and research-based approach, using modern technologies and innovative presentation methods under the supervision of the Muslim World League.The project of the first Prophet Museum in Central Asia, to be established in Astana, is planned to be implemented in cooperation with the Muslim World League. The initiative aims to create a cultural and educational platform for the preservation and promotion of Islamic heritage, as well as for fostering interfaith dialogue and youth education.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-jeddah/press/news/details/1210372?lang=kk