Kazakhstan’s government has approved a comprehensive plan for developing unmanned systems through 2029. It includes a unified digital platform, local production and training for at least 1,000 specialists.
Projects worth a total of 60 billion tenge were launched in Turkistan Region ahead of Republic Day. The work is part of efforts to improve regional infrastructure and open production facilities.
Leaders of the United Arab Emirates congratulated Kazakhstan’s president on Republic Day. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was among those sending congratulations.
A time capsule was laid at the foundation of the future Wyndham hotel in Kokshetau. The hotel will be part of the city’s emerging business and tourism infrastructure.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his working visit to Uzbekistan. The talks covered relations between the two countries and issues of mutual interest.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev congratulated Timur Turlov on his election as president of the International Chess Federation. He said the result reflects the growing standing of Kazakhstan and the country’s chess school on the world stage.
Kazakhstan’s Zhasyl Damu JSC has allocated 122.6 billion tenge from recycling fee payments to fund 34 projects developing modern waste management infrastructure.
About 40 billion cubic metres of water flowed into Lake Balkhash over the past three years. Around 15.9 billion cubic metres were sent in 2024 and about 13.9 billion in 2025.
Kyrgyz Cabinet Chairman Adylbek Kasymaliev met Swiss National Council President Pierre-André Page in Bishkek. They discussed political dialogue and cooperation in the economy, energy and agriculture.
The KegenMyasProm meat processing plant has opened in Kegen District, Almaty Region, ahead of Republic Day. The project attracted 2.5 billion tenge in investment.
South Korean group NUMORI and Kazakh vocal and instrumental ensemble Saz&Soul performed together in Astana. Their programme featured traditional music from both countries alongside contemporary musical styles.
Afghanistan’s under-15 football team opened its FIFA tournament campaign with a 2-1 win over Sierra Leone. The competition is being held in Azerbaijan.
The national Amre Kashaubayev Traditional Song Performers’ Contest opened in Almaty on October 26, with its first round also held that day. It was organized by the Zhambyl Kazakh State Academic Philharmonic with support from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture and Information.
Two new facilities have opened in Raiymbek District of Almaty Region for Republic Day. The clinic in Narynkol is designed to receive 250 patients per shift.
Libraries across Kazakhstan held about 900 events ahead of Republic Day. The programme focused on the country’s history, statehood and the values of independence.
Construction is continuing on a plant in Aktobe’s industrial zone to recycle paper waste and produce cardboard and paper. The facility will be able to process up to 150 tonnes of waste paper a day.
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