
THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM IN SHYMKENT WAS IN PRIVATE HANDS FOR 30 YEARS
In the city of Shymkent in the 1990s, former akim Anarbek Orman transferred a strategically important municipal facility - the city water supply system - for privatization.

In the city of Shymkent in the 1990s, former akim Anarbek Orman transferred a strategically important municipal facility - the city water supply system - for privatization.

SCAT is considering opening a Boeing maintenance center at Shymkent airport. Aircraft deliveries and aviation cooperation were discussed during talks in the United States.

Polpharma Santo production in Shymkent will expand with 39.5 billion tenge in investment. The project will create about 300 jobs and increase domestic medicine output.

In Shymkent, ready documents from the Public Service Center can be collected via postamat at any time. The service operates daily, with a 2026 fee of 518 tenge.

Inventor from Aktobe, Aslan Umbetalin, has received an international patent for an autonomous drinking water production device. The unit is being prepared for mass market release.

Kazakhstan has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court for about fifteen million dollars plus interest against companies and individuals accused of corruption in oil field development. The claim is viewed as part of a broader strategy in major arbitration disputes with oil corporations.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin signed a Declaration on the transition of relations between Kazakhstan and Russia to the level of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance, consolidating new areas of cooperation.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Telegram founder Pavel Durov on the sidelines of Digital Bridge 2025. They discussed education, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
At Digital Bridge 2025, Pavel Durov announced the launch of Telegram’s artificial intelligence lab at Alem.ai in Kazakhstan. The project will unite Telegram with the national supercomputer cluster.

The Digital Bridge 2025 forum has opened in Astana. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized the importance of digitalization and artificial intelligence for the future of Kazakhstan and the world.
The Embassy of Kazakhstan in the U.S. announced the suspension of social media updates due to the federal government shutdown that began on October 1. Consular services remain available.

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Italy Sergio Mattarella held talks in Astana, confirming the high level of trust and readiness for further development of strategic ties.

Tokayev instructed to turn Kazakhstan into a digital state within three years. A new Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development will be created, along with a digital assets fund and the first crypto-city, Alatau.

On the second day of AFD 2025, discussions focus on portfolio investments, financial technologies, and the prospects of the mining sector. The total number of participants has exceeded 5,000 from 80 countries.

The AFD 2025 forum opened in Astana. Serik Zhumangarin and Renat Bekturov delivered speeches at the opening. Discussions focused on investments, the role of the AIFC, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the opening of the “Museum of Trust.”

The Almaty Court of Appeal canceled the investigation against "Mobile Telecom Service" over inflated SMS service prices. The decision was based on an international agreement between Kazakhstan and Qatar that guarantees the company protection from interference until 2027.

Amid rising tensions in the region, Kazakh authorities declared readiness to evacuate citizens from the UAE and Gulf countries. Tourists are advised to consider potential risks.

State corporation CNNC will coordinate the construction of Kazakhstan’s second nuclear power plant. An agreement on nuclear cooperation with China is planned.

Kazakhstan became the first in the CIS to introduce a law on digital assets, establish a state AI committee, and launch a national strategy for AI and Web3 development through 2030.

A Kazakh logistics terminal has opened in Georgia's Poti port, providing the country with direct access to the Black Sea and becoming part of the Trans-Caspian route.

A meeting between Tokayev and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi marked a new stage in relations between the two countries.

The Russian President presented Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with a document confirming the nomination of Kemel Tokayev for the highest Soviet award.

The Presidents of Kazakhstan and China spoke before the concert at the Kremlin Palace. Xi Jinping’s visit to Kazakhstan is expected in June.

Kazakhstan introduces a new visa for investors who invest at least $300,000 in companies or securities. The visa paves the way for long-term residency for up to 10 years.
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