Kazakh Capital Showcases Rare Surrealist Masterpieces by Salvador Dali

ASTANA — The HAS SANAT Art Gallery in the Kazakh capital hosts the “Salvador Dali: The Secret Writing” exhibition from Aug. 30 to Sept. 29. The exhibition...


Kazakh Energy Minister Strengthens Ties With China: Focus on Oil, Gas and Renewables  

ASTANA — Kazakh Energy Minister Almassadam Satkaliyev met with representatives from major Chinese energy companies and government agencies during his visit to China on Aug. 29- 30....


Tokayev Calls for New Law to Stimulate Economic Activity and Develop Fintech Sector

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called for a new banking law that meets the current challenges of stimulating economic activity and dynamic development of the fintech sector...


National Center for Artificial Intelligence to Open in Astana, Announces President Tokayev

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will establish a National Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Kazakh capital by next year, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during his annual state-of-the-nation...


Kazakhstan, World Bank to Launch New Partnership Strategy 

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and the World Bank discussed the new five-year country partnership framework for 2025-2030, outlining key areas of the bank’s activities in Kazakhstan, including support...


Kazakhstan to Hold Referendum on Nuclear Power Plant in October

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s referendum on construction of a nuclear power plant is scheduled for Oct. 6, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced during his annual state-of-the-nation address to Kazakh...


President Tokayev Calls for Improved Investment Climate and Business Conditions in Address

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the need to enhance Kazakhstan’s investment climate and business conditions during his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 2.  The President’s words...


Kazakh Intellectual Sports Teams Complete Preparations for Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national teams in Kazakh togyzkumalak, African ovari, and Turkish mangala held a final open training session on Aug. 28 at Nazarbayev University’s sports ground...


Resilient and Unstoppable: How Women Entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan and Beyond Defy Barriers, Redefine Success

ASTANA – In a world where patriarchy is still prevalent and an invisible ceiling keeps many women grounded, women – from the remote villages in the Kyrgyz...


Kazakhstan’s Kokpar Team All Set for Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s national kokpar team is fully prepared for the fifth World Nomad Games, announced team captain Kurmanbek Turganbek. The athletes began training for kokpar and...


Weekend in Petropavl: Top Spots to Visit and Explore

ASTANA — Nestled in the northernmost reaches of Kazakhstan, Petropavl sits proudly on the right bank of the Ishim River. This city is distinguished by its unique...


To See Paris and Win. Qajymuqan, ‘Batyr of the Kazakh People’

Editor’s note: Discover Kazakhstan is a column dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the country. Each article explores various aspects of Kazakh...


New Academic Year Starts in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — This academic year more than 3.9 million Kazakh schoolchildren will begin their academic journey across 7,859 schools nationwide, according to an Aug. 27 press release...


Kazakh Tazy Dogs Seek Global Recognition

ASTANA – President of the Kazakh Union of Cynologists, Bauyrzhan Serikkali, spoke to Kazinform news agency about the timeline for international recognition of the Kazakh Tazy dog breed,...


Kazakhstan’s Kumiyan: Ancient Ruins Hold Untapped Mysteries

ASTANA — The rich, undiscovered sites of Kazakhstan continue to reveal their secrets, with excavations shedding light on the ancient city of Kumiyan, also known as Meiramtobe....


Turkish Family Embarks on 5,400-Kilometer Journey to Kazakh Capital for World Nomad Games

ASTANA – A Turkish family converted a 1982 bus into a motorhome and embarked on a journey from Ankara to Astana for the Fifth World Nomad Games...


Kazakhstan’s Model of Constitutional Oversight Meets Citizens’ Expectations for Equality, Dignity and Justice, Says Court Chair

ASTANA – Asia Law Portal published an interview with Elvira Azimova, Chair of Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Court on Aug. 29.  Constitution Day on August 30 in Kazakhstan is...


Discover Top Weekend Activities in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA – This weekend marks the transition from the final warm days of summer to the beginning of autumn. Make the most of it by attending concerts,...


Nuclear Legacy is Matter of Intergenerational Injustice, Says ICAN Executive Director

ASTANA – The world has witnessed more than 2,000 nuclear explosions since 1945. Millions of people continue to suffer the consequences. Addressing this problem is a matter...


Kazakhstan Celebrates Constitution Day

ASTANA—Kazakhstan commemorates the day its constitution came into effect on Aug. 30. On this date in 1995, the fundamental law of Kazakhstan was adopted at a national...


President Tokayev Determines Oil and Gas As Foundation of Kazakhstan’s Economy

ASTANA – Oil and gas are strategic resources and a foundation of the national economy, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at an Aug. 29 meeting dedicated to the...


Kazakhstan, Germany Sign Ten Cooperation Agreements at Business Council Meeting

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Germany signed ten documents at the 15th meeting of the Kazakh-German Business Council on strategic cooperation on Aug. 28 in Berlin, reported the...


Enough is Enough: End Nuclear Testing Once and For All

In 2009 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 29 August the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. This date recalled the official closing of the Semipalatinsk nuclear weapons...


President Tokayev to Deliver State-of-the-Nation Address Next Week

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will deliver his annual state-of-the-nation address to Kazakh citizens at a joint meeting of the houses of the Parliament on Sept. 2,...


National Bank of Kazakhstan Keeps Base Rate at 14.25%

ASTANA – The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) decided on Aug. 29 to keep the base rate at 14.25% with a corridor...


‘I Want to Live On’ Documentary Brings Forward Voices of Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Survivors

ASTANA – Semipalatinsk nuclear test site survivors recall the devastating human cost of the Soviet-run nuclear tests that they still bear in a documentary called “I Want...


Kazakh Athletes Carry State Flag at Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony 

ASTANA – Kazakh athletes Berik Izmaganbetov, from the sitting volleyball team, and Sevda Aliyeva, a para shooter, carried the state flag during the opening ceremony of the...


Kazakh Government Approves 17 Major Projects Worth $31 Billion to Boost Exports

ASTANA — The Kazakh government has approved 17 major projects worth 15 trillion tenge (US$31.1 billion) to form high-value-added clusters, the Prime Minister’s press service reported on...


Kazakhstan’s First Creative Industries Park Opens in Almaty Region

ASTANA – Kazakhstan opened its first creative industries park, established by Energo University, on Aug. 28 in Kaskelen, the Almaty Region, reported the university’s press service. The...


KazAtomExpo Exhibition Discusses Kazakhstan’s Potential Nuclear Power Plant 

ASTANA – KazAtomExpo international exhibition dedicated to nuclear technology and nuclear power took place in Astana on Aug. 27-28, as Kazakhstan explores alternative forms of clean energy...