Kazakh Capital Hosts ‘Treasure Island’ Exhibition Redefining Jewelry Art

ASTANA – The Kazakh capital unveiled “The Treasure Island” exhibition on Sept. 19 at the Kulanshi Art Center, showcasing conceptual jewelry art.  The exhibition, which will run...


Euronews: Kazakh Superstar Dimash Qudaibergen on Music, Heritage & World Nomad Games

ASTANA – In an exclusive interview with Euronews Culture, Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen reflects on his career, evolving musical style, and how the World Nomad Games provided...


Two Amur Tigers to Arrive in Kazakhstan in Population Revival Efforts

ASTANA – Two Amur tigers from the Netherlands will be brought to Kazakhstan by the end of September to revive the local population, said Kazakh Minister of...


Unmissable Weekend Events in Astana and Almaty

ASTANA — Prepare for an unforgettable weekend filled with thrilling events and captivating experiences in vibrant cities of Kazakhstan. From fascinating exhibitions to festivals and lively concerts,...


Kazakhstan and Georgia to Boost Cooperation Along Middle Corridor

ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen cooperation in developing the Trans-Caspian International Transportation Route (TITR) during the meeting of Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov and...


News Digest: Foreign Media on Dimash Qudaibergen, German-Central Asian Cooperation and More

ASTANA – The Astana Times has picked a selection of articles on Kazakhstan published in international media across the world. This week’s foreign media digest includes articles...


Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to Support Kazakhstan’s Sustainable Infrastructure Projects

ASTANA — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) affirmed its commitment to expanding and strengthening cooperation with Kazakhstan to promote sustainable infrastructure development during a meeting with...


Kazakhstan Recovers $548 Million in Misappropriated Assets

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Assylov reported the recovery of assets totaling 262 billion tenge (US$548 million), including $205 million from abroad, during his presentation to...


German Chancellor Scholz’s Visit to Kazakhstan, First in Decades, Deepens Ties with Central Asia Nations

ASTANA – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz concluded his official visit to Kazakhstan on Sept. 18, the first visit of the German Chancellor in decades. In two days...


Almaty Schools Launch Green Project to Promote Environmental Awareness

ASTANA — Almaty launched the Green School environmental project among educational institutions. The project aims to raise schoolchildren’s environmental awareness and popularize the separate collection of solid...


Kazakhstan’s Peace Initiatives Celebrated on International Peace Day

ASTANA – International Peace Day is celebrated annually on Sept. 21. The Astana Times spoke with political analysts to reflect on Kazakhstan’s peace initiatives and diplomatic efforts...


Bayanaul National Park’s Beauty Delights European Ambassadors

ASTANA – The Kazakh Tourism National Company organized a trip to the Bayanaul National Park in the Pavlodar Region for European ambassadors.  The envoys were acquainted with...


International Fund for Saving Aral Sea Approves Work Plan for Next Two Years

ASTANA – The International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea (IFAS) approved the work plan for the period of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship in 2024-2026 during the Sept. 18...


Chinese Investor to Build Center for Processing & Export of Kazakh Products in Northern Kazakhstan

ASTANA— A foreign investor plans to build a logistics center in the North Kazakhstan Region to supply Kazakh products to China. As part of a two-day working...


Kazakhstan Exports 4 Million Tons of Grain Via Railways  

ASTANA – Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) national railway operator transported more than 5.2 million tons of grain in eight months of 2024, including four million tons for...


Coca-Cola Opens Third Plant in Shymkent with $56 Million in Investments 

ASTANA – Coca-Cola İçecek (CCI) opened its third plant in Shymkent with an annual production capacity of 283 million liters. The project, worth nearly 27 billion tenge...


Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Ties to Protect Migratory Wildlife 

ASTANA—Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan agreed to protect migratory animals, as deputies of Mazhilis, the lower house of the Kazakh Parliament, ratified an agreement on cooperation in ecology and...


Central Asia’s Leading Tech Parks Unite to Boost Regional Innovation

ASTANA—IT Park Uzbekistan and Astana Hub, the top technology parks in Central Asia, have teamed up under a new unified brand, Central Asian Innovation Hubs. The goal...


Central Asian States Committed to Deepen Inter-Parliamentary Ties

ASTANA—The Second Central Asian Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Sept. 12-13 in Khiva reaffirmed the countries’ commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and developing new formats of cooperation to address...


Kazakhstan Hosts Over Half Million Foreign Tourists in Two Weeks

ASTANA – Kazakhstan welcomed 597,000 foreign tourists within the first two weeks of September, with 68,000 arriving via the international airports in Astana and Almaty. According to...


Kazakh Students Excel With Seven Medallions at WorldSkills 2024 

ASTANA – Kazakh college students won seven Medallions of Excellence at the WorldSkills 2024 competition in Lyon, France, reported Khabar news agency on Sept. 17. The WorldSkills...


Astana Resident’s TikTok Video Sparks Interest in Wild Hamsters (Video)

ASTANA – A recent TikTok video from a resident of Kazakhstan’s capital captured a wild hamster in Presidential Park. The footage quickly went viral, with many viewers...


Kazakh PM Outlines Aral Sea Fund Priorities 

ASTANA — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with leaders of Central Asian delegations on Sep. 18 during the first session of the International Fund for Saving the...


Kazakh First Independent Peacekeeping Contingent Marks Six Months in Golan Heights

ASTANA – Kazakhstan deployed its independent peacekeeping contingent to the Golan Heights under the United Nations (UN) six months ago, marking a historic moment as it is...


Kazakhstan Soars to 24th Place in Global E-Government Ranking

ASTANA – Kazakhstan ranked 24th in the global e-government development index, climbing four spots from the previous report, according to the United Nations (UN) E-Government Survey 2024....


US-Supported Program for Women Entrepreneurs Launches in Kazakhstan

ASTANA — The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Kazakhstan is now accepting applications to support and develop women’s entrepreneurship in the country, reported the AWE...


Astana Hosts First CICA Ministerial Conference on Environmental Issues

The recent CICA Ministerial Conference on Environmental Issues, held on Aug. 28, 2024, in Astana, Kazakhstan, marked a significant step towards strengthening regional cooperation. This high-level event...


Togyzkumalak, Oware & Gabata: Fifth World Nomad Games Show Cultural Richness of Nomadic Peoples

ASTANA – The fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) in Astana showcased the cultural richness of nomadic peoples. This year, the event featured sports such as mas-wrestling –...


Almaty Day Celebrations Highlight City’s Cultural Heritage, Growth

ASTANA — Almaty, the biggest city in Kazakhstan, celebrated its birthday on Sept. 15, in what was a vibrant celebration of the city’s history and growth. The...


Tokayev Calls for Deepened Economic Relations Between Central Asia and Germany

ASTANA — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the growing mutual interest and ambition to strengthen regional strategic relationships during the meeting of the heads of state of Central...