Kazakhstan, China Partner to Revitalize Aral Sea Bed with Artificial Forest

ASTANA – Chinese scientists are ready to support Kazakhstan in establishing artificial forest plantations on the dried bottom of the Aral Sea, as was reported during a...


Nielsen’s Gracenote Predicts Kazakhstan to Win Ten Medals at Paris Olympics

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is forecasted to win ten medals, including two gold, three silver, and five bronze, at the Paris Olympics 2024, scheduled from July 26 to...


Kazakh Horseback Archery Athletes Near Final Preparation Stage for World Nomad Games

ASTANA – Two teams of Kazakhstan’s top zhamby atu (horseback archery) athletes are currently 70-80% ready at the third stage of their training camp, with one more...


Kazakhstan Expects 17 Million Tons of Wheat Harvest by Year-End

ASTANA – The Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture forecasts a wheat harvest of 17 million tons by the end of 2024, Kazinform reported on July 23. These volumes...


Organ Transplants at UMC Offer New Life to Patients

ASTANA — University Medical Center (UMC) specialists conducted organ transplants on three patients in need on July 17. The operations, which took place at UMC clinics, utilized...


Kazakhstan Reaffirms Commitment to Global Nuclear Disarmament

ASTANA – Kazakh First Deputy Foreign Minister Akan Rakhmetullin confirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to global nuclear disarmament at the 2026 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation...


Astana to Welcome 100,000 Tourists During Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital is preparing to host 100,000 tourists from Kazakhstan and around the world for the fifth World Nomad Games, said Ablai Kondybayev, deputy...


International Chess Champs to Unite at Championships in Astana

ASTANA—The Kazakhstan Chess Federation, under the auspices of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), will host the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Club Championships in Astana from Aug....


Kazakhstan’s 12 Stars Featured on Paris Olympics Website

ASTANA — Twelve renowned Kazakh athletes were featured in an article on the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics website.  According to the Olympics’ official website, the list includes...


Regionalism Trends Reshape Future for Central Asian States, Says Expert

ASTANA – Why does regionalism matter in the region? How do countries implement multilateral dialogue? Which country is an informal authority in the region? These are the...


Seven Kazakh Startups to Study in Silicon Valley

ASTANA—The top ten Central Asian startups have been selected for the Alchemist Accelerator program, which will commence on Aug. 12 and grant them a unique opportunity to...


Kazakhstan Partners with Japan to Strengthen Hydraulic Infrastructure to Boost Flood Resilience

ASTANA—Japanese experts will assess 13 hydraulic structures in four regions of Kazakhstan to prepare for the 2025 flooding season.  According to the Kazakh Ministry of Water Resources...


Kazakh Boxers’ Photos Adorn Paris Streets Ahead of 2024 Olympics

ASTANA — Photos of Kazakh boxers are displayed on the streets of Paris on the eve of the 2024 Olympics. According to the National Olympic Committee of...


Kazpost Integrates Digital Asset Transactions, Expands Financial Services

ASTANA—Kazpost, Kazakhstan’s national postal network operator, has enabled fiat transactions with digital assets, reported the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) on July 22. This marks a crucial...


Traditional Archery Team Intensifies Training for World Nomad Games in Almaty

ASTANA—Almaty is hosting a field training camp for the traditional archery (sadak atu) national team to prepare for the fifth World Nomad Games (WNG).  The training camp...


How Much Does It Cost to Vacation in Kazakhstan’s Natural Attractions

ASTANA – Kazakhstan offers vacationers stunning natural attractions, from Swiss-like landscapes and American-style canyons to unique beautiful lakes, some with healing waters and breathtaking mountains. Popular vacation...


Kazakhstan-based Professor Talks Why Migration Matters, Ideal Policy, and Trends

ASTANA—The latest data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicate nearly 281 million international migrants worldwide or 3.6% of the global population. In an interview with...


Kazakhstan’s Boxing Stars Aim for Olympic Success in Paris

ASTANA – With less than a week before the 2024 Paris Games, Kazakh athletes departed for Paris on July 17. Twelve referees from Kazakhstan will officiate at...


G7 Countries Ready to Invest $200 Billion in Central Asian Infrastructure

ASTANA – The G7 countries are ready to invest up to $200 billion in infrastructure projects in Central Asia, and Kazakhstan is one of the main destinations...


KazPost Launches Logistics Service to Deliver Parcels from China Directly to Kazakhstan

ASTANA — KazPost (Kazakhstan’s postal service) launched a new postal channel, E-Packet CAINIAO, to Kazakhstan at the Khorgos Dry Port international logistics park on July 22, KazPost’s...


UN, OIC Convene Biennial Cooperation Meeting in Astana

ASTANA—Representatives of the United Nations (UN) agencies and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) gathered on July 22-24 in Astana for the 16th Biennial General Cooperation Meeting....


Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Open New Air Corridor Boosting European-Asian Flight Routes

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan have launched the new air corridor T916, enhancing flight routes between Europe and Southeast Asia. This strategic addition, as reported by the...


Netherlands and Kazakhstan Forge Strong Ties in Water and Agriculture, Says Ambassador Schermers

ASTANA — The Netherlands and Kazakhstan are deepening their partnership by harnessing Dutch water management and agriculture expertise to tackle Central Asia’s critical challenges. In a recent...


Bulgarian Tennis Player Wins President’s Cup in Astana

ASTANA – Dimitar Kuzmanov, a 30-year-old tennis player from Bulgaria, triumphed at the President’s Cup of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Astana Challenger 50 tour on...


Dimash Kudaibergen Announces Solo Concert in Astana

ASTANA – World famous Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen has announced his solo concert “Stranger,” scheduled for Sept. 13 in Astana, on his Instagram page. The show...


Kazakhstan Signs Roadmap to Develop Eastern Route of North-South Corridor

ASTANA — Kazakhstan signed a roadmap with Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia to synchronously develop the eastern route of the North-South international transport corridor for 2024-2025 at the...


East Kazakhstan Draws Record Tourism Surge, Skiing and Scenic Lakes Propel Growth 

ASTANA – The unique natural and climatic conditions of the East Kazakhstan Region make it an increasingly popular destination among tourists. Last year, the domestic tourist flow...


Two-Year Progress: Development Milestones of Kazakhstan’s New Regions

ASTANA — Since the establishment of the Ulytau, Abai and Zhetysu regions in 2022, on the initiative of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, significant administrative and structural developments...


Kazakh National University Bridges East and West in Pursuit of Knowledge

A university that has found a balance between the Eastern and Western worlds occupies a special place in human civilization. When did the concept of the university...


May The Sacred Kazan Feed Me!

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...