Kazakhstan, China Deepen Green Agenda at Beijing Trade Forum

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and China discussed ways to deepen green cooperation at the Kazakh-Chinese Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum, titled Golden Bridge to Green Cooperation, in Beijing...


UN Resident Coordinator Michaela Friberg-Storey Ends Four-Year Mission in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Michaela Friberg-Storey, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Kazakhstan, completed her mission in the country. First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akan Rakhmetullin met with...


Kazakhstan Advances in Global Cybersecurity Index 2024

ASTANA — Kazakhstan improved its global cybersecurity ranking by securing a place in the second “advancing” group in the latest UN Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) published by...


Hungarian, Kazakh Historical Heritage Meets at World Nomad Games

ASTANA — The Hungarian-Kazakh Cultural Organization’s assyk team from Hungary, led by Zhanargul Bakhtygereikyzy, secured a remarkable bronze medal at the fifth World Nomad Games (WNG). In...


Kazakh Aisholpan Project Discusses Youth, Education and Global Challenges

ASTANA – The Aisholpan cultural and educational project, which features a series of educational podcasts for teenage girls on YouTube, recently hosted Bolat Akchulakov, the president of...


Fifth World Nomad Games Conclude with Kazakhstan Leading Medal Standing

ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games concluded on Sept. 13, with Kazakhstan securing the top spot on the medal table. In a record-breakingly successful World Nomad...


World Nomad Games Capture Imagination of Foreign Tourists

ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games became the center of attraction this week, drawing people from around the world to witness traditional nomadic competitions. According to...


Ethnovillage at World Nomad Games Celebrates Cultures, Ancient Traditions, Spirit of Unity

ASTANA – Throughout the World Nomad Games which triumphantly folded on the evening of Sept.13, the ethnovillage was a hot spot for locals and tourists to immerse...


Fifth World Nomad Games Culminates in Thrilling Horse Racing Spectacle

ASTANA—The final day of the Fifth World Nomad Games brought ancient nomadic traditions to life. Horse racing, a centerpiece of the event, captivated spectators with its speed,...


Kazakh Capital to Host International Collegiate Programming Contest Finals Next Week

ASTANA — The Kazakh capital will host the 48th ICPC International Collegiate Programming Contest Finals for the first time on Sept. 15-20. Kazakhstan’s Presidential Center will host...


Kazakh PM, Business Leaders Address Real Sector Development

ASTANA — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council of Domestic Entrepreneurs, with the participation of the Atameken Chamber of Entrepreneurs and representatives of...


Kazakh President, Singaporean Business Discuss Alatau City Project Implementation

ASTANA – Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the implementation of the Alatau City project in the Almaty Region during a Sept. 13 meeting with Chairman of Asia...


News Digest: Foreign Media on World Nomad Games, Middle Corridor and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes the fifth World Nomad Games, the development...


Fifth World Nomad Games Final Day: Ordo Finals, Dimash Kudaibergen’s Solo Concert & Closing Ceremony

ASTANA — After the fifth day of the World Nomad Games, Kazakhstan’s national team secured 86 medals, including 33 gold medals, 25 silver medals, and 28 bronze...


Light Up Your September with Unique Art Exhibitions and Vibrant Festivals

ASTANA – After an exhilarating week at the World Nomad Games, the weekend is set to offer a fresh burst of excitement. Dimash fans can look forward...


AIFC Presents Islamic Finance Country Report

ASTANA — Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) presented the Islamic Finance Country Report, prepared under the technical assistance of the Islamic Development Bank by CSQ law, during...


German Federal Chancellor’s Visit to Kazakhstan to Strengthen Ties, Boost Regional Cooperation

ASTANA – German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 16-17. During his visit, Scholz will meet with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev...


World Federation of Consuls, Nazarbayev University Sign Memorandum to Facilitate Partnership on Educational Initiatives

ASTANA — FICAC, a global network of Consular Associations, and Nazarbayev University (NU) signed a memorandum on Sept. 12. The memorandum symbolizes new beginnings and shared visions,...


Kazakh Athletes Secure Medals in Oware Competition

ASTANA – Two Kazakh athletes earned medals in the women’s oware competition, an intellectual game rooted in West African tradition. Assel Daliyeva secured the gold medal, while...


Kazakhstan Triumphs Kokpar Final in Tense Game Against Kyrgyz Republic

ASTANA – Kazakhstan emerges a winner in an exciting final of kokpar, a traditional “goat pulling” game on horses, on day five of the fifth World Nomad...


World’s Strongest Men Compete in Powerful Nomad Contest 

ASTANA — The fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) showcased a stunning display of strength at the powerful nomad competition on Sept. 11 in Astana. Athletes from across...


Turkic Countries Agree on Single Latin-Based Alphabet

ASTANA — The Turkic World Common Alphabet Commission has agreed on a proposal for a Latin-based Common Turkic Alphabet consisting of 34 letters during its third meeting,...


World Nomad Games Athletes Plant Trees in Astana

ASTANA – Togyzkumalak competition participants from the Kyrgyz Republic, Hungary, Germany, Bangladesh, Argentina, and other countries planted 50 spruce and pine seedlings along Turan Avenue in Astana...


Qatar to Implement Nine Investment Projects in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Mazhilis, a lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement on Sept. 11 between Kazakhstan and Qatar on the establishment of a long-term...


Kazakhstan and Türkiye Review Security Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Turkish Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler on Sept. 11 to discuss cooperation in security, reported Akorda. Tokayev expressed satisfaction...


“Born Bold”: President Tokayev’s Words Put in Context of Kazakh Mentality, Development, Economy and Foreign Policy

ASTANA — Addressing the grand opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games on Sept. 8, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed that nomads are “born courageous” (quote ‘тумысынан қайсар,...


Kazakhstan Clinches 21 Medals on Fourth Day of World Nomad Games

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national team secured 21 medals on the fourth day of the World Nomad Games, including six gold, seven silver, and eight bronze. The overall...


UNDP, Japan Launch $4.9M Project to Boost Urban Resilience in Central Asia

ASTANA – The UN Development Program (UNDP) and the Japanese government signed a $4.9 million project to strengthen urban resilience against climate-driven risks in Central Asia on...


Kazakh National Team Dominates Horseback Archery, Securing Six Medals in Four Days

ASTANA – Kazakh national team topped the medal standing in zhamby atu (horseback archery) after completing four days of competition on Sept. 11. Kazakh horseback archers claimed...


Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan Expand Cooperation in Gas Sector

ASTANA – The Kazakh Energy Ministry signed a Memorandum of Intent with Turkmenistan’s national gas company, Türkmengaz, to strengthen cooperation in the gas industry on Sept. 11....