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Saryarka special economic zone in Karaganda Region expanded to 1,417 hectares

The zone now includes Karkaraly District, and tourism development has been added to its goals.

The Saryarka special economic zone in Karaganda Region has been expanded to 1,417 hectares. The government resolution takes effect on November 15, 2026.

Author: Робот Source: Karaganda Region Akimat, Kazakhstan

Industrial facilities and engineering infrastructure at the Saryarka special economic zone in Karaganda Region
The Saryarka special economic zone in Karaganda Region has been expanded. Illustrative photo. Photo: Kanenori / Pixabay, Pixabay Content License

A government resolution dated November 2, 2026, amended the rules governing the Saryarka special economic zone in Karaganda Region. Its area has grown to 1,417 hectares and now includes Sary-Arka Airport.

Karkaraly District has also been added to the zone. Its new objectives include developing tourism in the region and improving infrastructure for the sector.

Established in 2011, the Saryarka SEZ is described as a port special economic zone located within the boundaries of Karaganda and Balkhash, as well as the Bukhar-Zhyrau and Karkaraly districts. In addition to its main area, it has four subzones: Silicon Valley, Sary-Arka Airport, Karkaly and Balkhash.

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The expansion is expected to create more opportunities to attract investors and provide new jobs. Land plots with ready engineering infrastructure will be made available for new projects.

The number of SEZ participants is expected to rise from 39 to 54 companies. The resolution takes effect on November 15, 2026.

Translated from Russian using artificial intelligence. Source: Karaganda Region Akimat, Kazakhstan

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