Kazakh Scientist Plays Major Role in Establishing Heriot-Watt University Branch in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – The Heriot-Watt University is set to open a branch at the Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University in September with three undergraduate programs for 100 students, as...


Kazakh FM says SCO Needs to Find Ways to Adapt

ASTANA – A Kazakh delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu participated in a meeting of the Council of Ministers of...


Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index Remains Positive in April

ASTANA – Despite a slight slowdown in April, Kazakhstan’s Business Activity Index (BAI), which indicates the state of the economy in the real sector, remained positive at...


Survey: Kazakh People Optimistic about Future and Country’s Development

ASTANA – The Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS) has published the results of a survey on public perception of the country’s development. The survey found that...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Astana International Forum, French-Kazakh Uranium Partnership, Kazakh Energy Resources and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...


Cash Withdrawals Continue to Decrease, Reaching Around 15%

ASTANA – The number of cash withdrawals in Kazakhstan made up 14.8% of the country’s total transactions in January-February, continuing to decrease yearly since 2020, when Kazakhstan...


Kazakhstan Seeks to Introduce Mutual Visa-Free Regime with 26 Countries

ASTANA – Kazakhstan is holding talks with 26 countries, including Austria, Bahrain, San Marino and Saudi Arabia, to introduce a mutual visa-free regime, reported the press service...


Kazakhstan’s Economic Policy Outlines Investment Opportunities and Key Trends

ASTANA – The gross inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Kazakhstan increased by 18%, reaching $28 billion in 2022. The mining sector made up almost half...


Kazakhstan Begins Preparations for Fifth World Nomad Games

ASTANA – It is time to start preparing for the Fifth World Nomad Games scheduled for Sept. 8-15 next year in Astana, Deputy Prime Minister Altai Kulginov...


Dimash Kudaibergen Announces Venue Change for Stranger Tour Concert Over Storm Warning in Antalya

ASTANA – The venue for the upcoming concert of famous Kazakh pop singer Dimash Kudaibergen was changed over a storm warning in Antalya, Türkiye, the singer announced...


Get Ready for Long and Festive Weekend of May in Astana

ASTANA — May is full of holidays, making this weekend long and festive, lasting four days from May 6 to 9. May 7 is Defenders of the...


Kazakh Aesthetic Gymnastics Teams Win 8 Medals at World Tournaments in France

ASTANA – Kazakh teams won eight medals, including three gold, at the World Cup and Challenge Cup and AFCGE Cup Open I, the international tournament in aesthetic...


Kazakh Aviation Administration Shares Plans to Launch Flights to US and Efforts to Improve Aviation Security

ASTANA – The Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK) is conducting systematic work to ensure aviation security and safety. Darkhan Katyshev, senior director of the Aviation Security Department...


Untapped Potential for Cooperation Between Kazakhstan and Jordan, Says Ambassador

ASTANA – Jordan and Kazakhstan have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations for over three decades, yet there is significant untapped potential, according to the country’s Ambassador in Astana...


Kazatomprom to Explore Solid Minerals in Aktobe Region

ASTANA – Ulba Metallurgical Plant (UMP), a subsidiary of Kazatomprom national atomic company, received a license to explore solid minerals at the Verkhny Irgiz deposit in the...


Kazakhstan, Tajikistan Move Ties Up a Notch Signing Declaration on Allied Cooperation

ASTANA – Kazakhstan and Tajikistan signed the Declaration on Allied Cooperation to intensify bilateral ties and launch new strategic projects during a May 4 meeting between President...


Kazakhstan to Film Animated Almanac About Ancient Turkic Legends

ASTANA – Kazakh Animation Creative Association has launched a script competition seeking to shoot an animated almanac about ancient traditions of the Turkic-speaking people, reported the Kazakh...


France Ready to Assist Kazakhstan in Construction of Nuclear Power Plant

ASTANA – France is ready to cooperate with Kazakhstan in the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the country and in studying the prospects for...


New International Terminal at Almaty Airport to Commission in 2024

ASTANA – A new international terminal at the country’s busiest Almaty airport is expected to be commissioned in 2024, said TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan during his...


Dimash Kudaibergen Meets Fans in Yerevan

ASTANA – Kazakh pop star Dimash Kudaibergen met with Dears (fans of Kudaibergen) fan club after his Stranger solo concert on April 29 in Yerevan, Armenia, reported...


Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to Increase Flights to Kazakhstan in Summer

ASTANA – Wizz Air Abu Dhabi low-cost airline plans to increase the number of flights between Astana and Abu Dhabi from three to five times a week...


Kazakhstan and France Expand Bilateral Cooperation

ASTANA – France is one of the key trade, economic and strategic partners of Kazakhstan in the European region, and one of the top five major investors,...


Kazakh Foreign Ministry: Visa-Free Regime Between Kazakhstan and China Applies Only to Tourist and Business Purposes

ASTANA – The visa-free regime between Kazakhstan and China will only apply to tourist and business trips and will not cover work purposes, spokesperson of the Kazakh...


FIFA to Assist Kazakhstan in Football Development

ASTANA – The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is ready to share international experience and help Kazakh football develop, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a...


Air Astana Launches Summer Flight Schedule

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana is resuming seasonal flights to Georgia, Greece, Montenegro, and Türkiye for the summer period, the company’s press service announced on...


Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sign Agreements Worth $1.8 Billion

ASTANA – Kazakh and Tajik entrepreneurs signed 39 commercial contracts and agreements worth over $ 1.8 billion at Kazakhstan-Tajik Business Forum on May 3, reported the press...


Foreign Investors to Launch Two Agro-Processing Plants in Kazakhstan

ASTANA – Chinese and Turkish companies will invest in two agro-processing projects in Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on May 2 following a meeting between Minister...


President Tokayev Praises Kazakh-French Relations

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev lauded the Kazakh-French relations during a meeting with Olivier Becht, the co-chairman of the Kazakh-French Intergovernmental Commission, stating that Becht’s first visit...


Legend of Kazakh Nation Told Through Jety Kazyna Ballet Staged at Astana Ballet

ASTANA – The Astana Ballet Theater unveiled the premiere of “Jety Kazyna” (Seven Treasures) – a one-act ballet created by the winners of the Ashyk Sakhna (Open...


Navigating a New Silk Road

The connections between China and Central Asian nations such as Kazakhstan are garnering a lot of attention lately. News media are reporting that this May Xi’an in...