Tokayev Presents State Honors to Kazakh Fighters After Dubai SWAT Victory

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev honored the winners of the UAE SWAT Challenge 2026 international tournament on Feb. 16, praising their performance as a testament to Kazakhstan’s...


Kazakhstan to Transform Beef Industry from Commodity Supplier to Premium Exporter

ASTANA — Kazakhstan is seeking to reposition its beef industry from a commodity-based supplier to a value-added premium exporter, as industry leaders unveiled a comprehensive export ecosystem...


Burkasyn Festival Spotlights Winter Sports in Astana

ASTANA – Astana celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Burkasyn winter festival on Feb. 14, bringing together families, amateur athletes, and sports enthusiasts along the Yessil River...


Kazakhstan, Singapore Launch Quantum Technology Center in Almaty

ALMATY – The Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) launched the Kazakh-Singaporean Center for Quantum Technologies, located within the Farabi Hub Center for Innovative Products and High-Tech Projects...


Kazakhstan’s Ski Jumper Finishes 8th at Winter Olympics, Sets National Record

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s ski jumper Ilya Mizernykh delivered the best Olympic result in the country’s history, finishing eighth in the men’s large hill event at the Milano...


Kazakh FM Reaffirms Support for UN, Outlines Constitutional Reform at Almaty Meeting

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev met with heads of United Nations agencies operating in the country on Feb. 14 in Almaty to discuss constitutional reform,...


Kazakhstan’s Assaubayeva Secures Historic Qualification for 2026 Women’s Freestyle Chess Championship

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Bibisara Assaubayeva defeated Switzerland’s Alexandra Kosteniuk in a women’s exhibition match held alongside the Freestyle Chess World Championship in Germany, becoming the first player...


Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic Pledge to Deepen Strategic Alliance and Economic Ties

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic are continuing to strengthen their bilateral ties, with trade reaching $2 billion and plans to bring it to $3 billion,...


Regional Ecological Summit in Astana to Address Energy Transition, Climate Risks

ALMATY – Central Asia’s energy transition will be on the agenda of the Regional Ecological Summit (RES 2026) in Astana on April 22–24, with one of the...


Kazakhstan, Finland in Talks on Tractor Production Localization, Agritech

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Finland discussed plans to localize agricultural tractor production and expand cooperation in agritech during a working visit to Finland by Vice Minister of...


Officials Brief Kazakhstan-Based Diplomatic Community on Draft Constitution

ALMATY – The revisions of Kazakhstan’s Сonstitution reflect over 84% changes compared to the existing text, said Constitutional Court Chairperson Elvira Azimova as she briefed the diplomatic...


Livestock Market Consolidation Tool Unveiled at Dala.Camp Forum in Burabai

ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s livestock sector took a step toward market consolidation and higher-value exports as the Turan Livestock Association launched a pilot digital platform aimed at coordinating...


How Central Asia’s Financial Markets Are Quietly Taking Shape

For much of the past three decades, Central Asia has been viewed primarily through the lens of commodities, infrastructure and geopolitics. Finance, when mentioned at all, was...


Dala.Camp Forum Yields Five Agreements, Training for Livestock Producers

ALMATY – Five strategic agreements and a full day of practical business training sessions marked the Dala.Camp Forum 2026 in Burabai on Feb. 14-15, where 250 industry...


More Than 20,000 Visitors Expected at RES 2026 EXPO in Astana

ALMATY – More than 20,000 participants are expected to attend an international exhibition of green technologies and sustainable solutions, which will take place alongside the Regional Ecological...


Kazakhstan Marks 34 Years in OSCE Amid More Fractured World

ASTANA – Thirty-four years ago, Kazakhstan joined the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), entering a multilateral system built on dialogue, international law and shared...


Kazakh Artist Elevates Traditional Motifs Through Cultural Symbols, Silk and Illustrations

ALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and...


How Kassym Khan’s Laws Laid Foundation of Kazakh Statehood

ASTANA – The reign of Kassym Khan between 1511 and 1521 marked one of the most important periods in the history of the Kazakh Khanate, when the...


Winter Migration Drives Saigas to Aral Region

ASTANA — Large groups of saiga antelopes have migrated into the Aral district of the Kyzylorda Region since late December, drawing public attention. Wildlife officials say the...


Kazakhstan’s Shaidorov Wins Historic Olympic Gold in Figure Skating

ROME — Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold in men’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, delivering a decisive free skate to secure the...


Week One at Milano-Cortina: Kazakhstan’s Olympic Opening

ROME — The 2026 Winter Olympics opened Feb. 6 in Milan-Cortina, where Kazakhstan’s 36 athletes began competition across multiple disciplines. In the first week, the team secured...


Living Art: How Kazakh Nomads Weave Meaning into Every Object

ALMATY – Art was never separate from life for the nomads of the Kazakh steppe. It lived in the objects of everyday life, from textiles to horse...


From Bosphorus to Great Steppe: Turkish Artist Explores Shared Roots in Astana

ASTANA – Water flows through civilizations. It moves between continents, carries memory, and connects cultures. In Astana, Turkish watercolor artist Ahmet Öğreten uses that symbolism to trace...


Aral Sea Shows Signs of Recovery as Water Levels Rise

ALMATY – The North Aral Sea is slowly coming back to life and with it, renewed hope for the thousands of people whose livelihoods depend on its...


Kazakhstan, EBRD Extend SME Partnership to 2030, Launch Investment-Focused Initiative

ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s Ministry of National Economy and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) have extended their partnership on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) support...


‘Partner of Choice’: New US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Sets Ambitious Tone

ASTANA — Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Kazakhstan Julie M. Stufft, during her first press briefing on Feb. 13, sent a clear message: Washington sees Astana not...


Kazakhstan Expands Digital Transit Role with New South Route to UAE

ASTANA — Kazakhstan seeks to strengthen its position as a regional digital transit hub with the launch of the South Route telecommunications corridor, a new infrastructure link...


Kazakhstan Plans Allocating $42 Million for Constitutional Referendum

ASTANA – Kazakhstan will hold a nationwide referendum on a new Constitution on March 15, with more than 12.4 million citizens eligible to vote and 20.8 billion...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Tokayev’s Constitutional Reset, Economic Goals and Kazakhstan’s Rising Global Profile

ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles on Kazakhstan featured in international media worldwide this week. Today’s foreign media digest covers President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s accelerated constitutional...


Where to Go, What to See: This Week’s Cultural Highlights in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA –  With Valentine’s Day approaching, the second week of February brings a touch of romance to the city. It Is the perfect time to celebrate love...