Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education is working with NVIDIA to train instructors and develop students’ AI skills. The country has proposed creating a regional NVIDIA Physical AI Hub.
The Banan Bau farm in Sairam District combines banana cultivation with educational tourism and recreation. Visitors can join tours and spend time with their families at the farm.
Almaty’s employment programs helped 21,700 young people find jobs in the first nine months of 2026, and another 9,600 gained new skills. The NEET share fell to 4.8% in the first half of the year.
Mursaly farm in the Baidibek district of Turkistan Region grows wheat and corn on 500 hectares. Five sprinkler machines now irrigate 300 hectares, and the farm plans to introduce drip irrigation for corn.
Kazakhstan’s Aviation Administration and the US Transportation Security Administration discussed cooperation and preparations for direct air service. They also reviewed the security requirements for a Kazakh carrier to begin flights to the US.
A specialized dental unit has opened at Almaty City Clinical Hospital No. 5 for children with special needs. More than 100 patients have received dental care under general anesthesia since it began operating.
A delegation from Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Agriculture visited Türkiye to study its experience in agricultural digitalization. The officials visited institutions and industrial enterprises in Ankara and Konya.
The alleged organizer of the “R.O.I.” financial pyramid scheme in Almaty has been remanded in custody for two months. Investigators say 94 million tenge was transferred from the cooperative, and 275 people have been recognized as victims.
Artists from Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region performed at the Kazakhstan Cultural Center in Beijing. The program featured folk music, songs, kuis and traditional dances.
The Altyn Kuz 2026 agricultural fair was held in Kyzylorda as part of the Akmarzhan agro-cultural festival. More than 1,200 tonnes of goods arrived in 450 freight vehicles.
Qarmet’s Tentekskaya mine in the Karaganda Region has produced one million tonnes of coal for the first time in ten years. Its production target for 2026 is 1.2 million tonnes.
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and Kraken signed a memorandum to develop the digital assets market. The platform received preliminary approval from AFSA, a key stage in the licensing process.
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.
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.