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Kazakhstan Issues First Residence Permit Under Digital Nomad Residency Program
Kazakhstan has issued its first residence permit under the newly launched Digital Nomad Residency program, a key component of the country’s strategy to attract global talent in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. The Ministry of...

Kazakhstan Gains in Global Competitiveness, Surpasses Japan and Spain
ASTANA — According to the latest report from the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Kazakhstan has secured the 34th position in the global competitiveness ranking among 69 countries. Photo credit: Prime Minister’s press...

CMO Chairman to visit Kazakhstan
The Chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office (CMO), Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade, is departing for a visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on September 15, the Press Service of the CMO told APA. It was noted that within the framework of the...

Kazakhstan unveils ambitious reforms to lead the AI revolution
In aviation, he reiterated Kazakhstan’s strategic ambition to become the leading hub in the Eurasian space, underpinned by the proposal to create a national cargo carrier with foreign partners and integrate new airports into global logistics...

Head of Caucasian Muslims Board to visit Kazakhstan for Astana Congress events
Sheikh-ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Board (CMB), will travel to Kazakhstan on September 15, Azernews reports, citing the CMB. During his visit, Sheikh Pashazade will participate in a joint meeting of the UN...

Kazakhstan And Spain Join Forces For Major Industrial Project In Kyzylorda
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, September 12 . Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Murat Nurtleu, held a meeting with the CEO of the Spanish group of companies Roca Group, Alberto...

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency
Ulaanbaatar, September 12, 2025. /MONTSAME/. Kazakhstan has issued its first 10-year residence permit under the Digital Nomad Residency program. The recipient is Pavel Filatov, Senior Analytics & BI Engineer with international experience, who has...

Kazakhstan, Qatar drive digital transformation initiatives
Homepage > News > Business > Kazakhstan, Qatar drive digital transformation initiatives Barely one year after unfurling its digitization objectives, key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy have recorded a wave of improvements stemming from integrating...

Kazakhstan government forecasts inflation decline to 5.5-7.5% in 2027

Steppe Cement narrows losses in first half of 2025
Kazakhstan: Steppe Cement narrowed its losses in the first half of 2025 as higher sales volumes and stronger margins offset rising energy costs and inflationary pressures, according to Sharecast. The company reported revenue of US$40.9m for the...

kazakhstan’s almaty museum of arts completes as pair of stone and aluminum volumes
A New Cultural Landmark in Kazakhstan The Almaty Museum of Arts has opened its doors in Kazakhstan’s cultural capital, welcoming visitors to a monumental new space for modern and contemporary art. Designed by British practice Chapman Taylor, the...

India At World Boxing Championships 2025 Review: Women Pugilists Shine With Historic Medal Haul In Liverpool
Kazakhstan topped the standings with seven golds, one silver, and two bronze medals, while Uzbekistan claimed six golds, two silver, and three bronze for a total of 11 medals, collectively accounting for 65 per cent of all gold awards and...

Celtic could beat Hearts to sign Kazakhstan winger as transfer battle heats up
But, according to reports in the former Soviet nation, they have jumped to the front of the queue ahead of Hearts and plenty of other European clubs in the race to land the 22-year-old wide man. Read more: Kenzhebek plays for homeland club Yelimay...

Diebold Nixdorf’s VCP-Lite 7 Software Implemented by Eurasian Bank in Kazakhstan
Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) is one of the best IPO stocks to buy and hold for 3 years. On September 3, Diebold Nixdorf announced that Eurasian Bank, which is a major financial institution in Kazakhstan, is the first to implement its...

KAZAKHSTAN: Kentau Police use torture, murder threats
On 13 August, Police in Kentau in the southern Turkestan Region detained Jehovah's Witness Daniyar Tursynbayev. After six hours of interrogation and after repeated torture and murder threats, he admitted he had conducted "illegal missionary...

Kazakhstan proposes digital asset fund, launches AI Ministry
Homepage > News > Business > Kazakhstan proposes digital asset fund, launches AI Ministry Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for the establishment of a national digital asset fund and the integration of digital asset payments in...

Kazakhstan Factories Under Strain as Costs Bite, Economy Shows Mixed Signals
Kazakhstan’s manufacturing sector slipped further in August, with the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling to 47.9. That was down from 49.9 in July and 49.7 in June, keeping the index below the neutral 50 mark for a third straight...

Kazakhstan Labor Ministry Increases Pressure on Employers Paying “Gray” Salaries
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection has drafted legislation aimed at eliminating the widespread practice of paying employees off the books, known locally as “gray” salaries, Minister Svetlana Zhakupova announced this week....

Kazakhstan Sees Record Water Recovery in Northern Aral Sea
Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation has reported a record increase in the volume of water in the Northern Aral Sea, exceeding national and international expectations. Water Returns to the Sea Since 2023, approximately 5 billion...

Kazakhstan Launches Direct Wheat Shipments to Vietnam Without Container Transfers
ALMATY – Kazakhstan has carried out the first direct transportation of wheat to Vietnam without container transshipment, marking a new step in the country’s export logistics. Photo credit: KTZ Between May and September, Kedentransservice JSC, a...