Construction has begun on the Yata Uruq al-Mar dam and canal in Afghanistan’s Faryab province. The project aims to store surface water, replenish groundwater and support sustainable agriculture.
Investment income for depositors in Kazakhstan exceeded 2.8 trillion tenge over 12 months. It is generated by managing pension assets through the National Bank and private investment portfolio managers.
Four people were arrested on suspicion of stealing 2.96 million afghanis from a money changer’s shop in Afghanistan’s Farah province. Two were detained in Herat and two in Farah.
Construction of two modular sports halls has been completed in Shymkent’s Kainarbulak and Nursat microdistricts. The facilities are intended to expand access to mass sports, especially for children and teenagers.
The fifth meeting of the Kazakhstan-British Business Council was held in Astana. The available portion of the announcement provides no details about participants or the agenda.
Samruk-Kazyna is systematically introducing artificial intelligence across its group of companies, with more than 70 projects underway. CEO Nurlan Zhakupov briefed the head of state on the work.
US law enforcement arrested 1,296 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Nearly 350 gang members and associates were also charged with federal crimes, according to data cited by the White House.
Work on the external engineering and transport infrastructure of a school designed for 2,000 students has been completed in Taraz. The school is already operating.
Kazakhstan has approved a new regulation on sports delegations following an audit. The announcement did not spell out the regulation’s specific requirements.
Aktau is hosting the Open Asian Judo Cup for men and women. The tournament honors Turar Zholdybayev, and Mangystau Region Akim Nurdaulet Kilybay attended the opening ceremony.
The Bilim & Science student research center opened in Aktau on October 17. Mangystau Region Governor Nurdaulet Kilybay, scientists and members of the intelligentsia attended the ceremony.
National testing centres from five Turkic states signed a memorandum to develop a regional system for assessing English-language proficiency. The signing took place on the second day of an international conference on university entrance exams.
Kazakhstan is increasing supplies of agricultural raw materials and processed products. Exports in several product categories are growing faster than overall exports.
An agricultural fair is under way in Astana, with producers from three regions offering more than 1,600 tonnes of food. Products include meat, dairy, vegetables, fish and honey.
Birlik Park has opened in Kazakhstan’s Akmola Region ahead of Republic Day. The project is part of ongoing efforts to green and improve settlements and develop a more comfortable urban environment.
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