According to the committee, the entry of an Indian airline into Kazakhstan’s international transportation market will positively affect the availability of air tickets and increase competition.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/05/kazakhstan-resumes-flights-between-astana-and-tashkent/

ALMATY — Workers removed the branding from McDonald’s outlets in Kazakhstan’s biggest city, Almaty on Friday after the fast food giant’s local business appeared to fall victim to collateral damage from the Russia-Ukraine war.

Source: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/mixed-emotions-as-mcdonalds-leaves-kazakhstan-2

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Cerebra AI-powered software for early stroke detection made it to the final of the largest independent startup ecosystem competition, the Global Startup Awards, reported the Ministry of Education and Science on Jan.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/02/kazakh-medical-startup-reaches-final-of-global-startup-awards-contest/

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana, Kazakh Tourism national company and the Korea Tourism Organization signed a trilateral memorandum to expand cooperation in the tourism sector, Air Astana’s press service reported on April 24.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/04/kazakhstan-south-korea-sign-trilateral-memorandum-to-boost-tourism/

Emphasizing the country’s support for private green initiatives, Tokayev cited Kazakhstan’s Packers Association, which works on projects to eliminate plastic waste, contributing to environmental protection.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/12/president-tokayev-champions-global-climate-solutions-and-urges-collaborative-action-at-cop28-in-dubai/

Few headlines generate concern in Kazakhstan like reports of protests in Zhanaozen or elsewhere in Kazakhstan’s western, oil-rich regions.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/04/laid-off-oil-workers-detained-after-overnight-protest-in-astana/

Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev are in favor of reforming the UN Security Council,” the article reads.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/09/news-digest-foreign-media-on-kazakh-us-ties-president-tokayevs-visit-to-germany-middle-corridor-and-more/

He also reminded of Kazakhstan’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/10/energy-leaders-in-astana-laud-kazakhstans-energy-transition-as-positive-example/

He had been accused of embezzling $6 billion from Kazakhstan’s BTA Bank as chairman by channelling funds to thousands of offshore companies of which he was the beneficiary.

Source: https://www.spectator.com.au/2023/01/how-oligarchs-use-brussels-to-launder-their-reputations/

In September last year, Kazakhstan’s Center for Human Resources Development, responsible for the Skills Enbek platform and Coursera, a strategic partnership memorandum on developing online education in Kazakhstan.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/07/kazakhstan-ranks-31-out-of-100-nations-in-coursera-global-skills-report/

Kazakhstan’s chairmanship will cover issues of security, economy and trade, energy and healthcare, ecology and education.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/02/kazakhstan-prepares-to-take-over-sco-chairmanship-this-year/

Kazakhstan’s environmental initiatives have implications that reach well beyond our borders.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/11/kazakhstans-lessons-for-climate-transition-once-a-fossil-fuel-dependent-country-offers-a-blueprint-for-world/

Kazakhstan’s exhibition showcased over 130 companies spanning metallurgy, chemicals, light industry, pharmaceuticals, construction, automotive, agricultural machinery, and other sectors.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/09/kazakh-president-visits-expo-central-asia-exhibition-in-dushanbe/

Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana is also seasonal flights to Georgia, Greece, Montenegro and Türkiye for the summer period.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/05/wizz-air-abu-dhabi-to-increase-flights-to-kazakhstan-in-summer/

Kazakhstan’s steadfast dedication to interfaith dialogue reminds us that spirituality and wisdom can pave the path to a more peaceful and harmonious global society.

Source: https://www.ipsnews.net/2023/10/kazakhstans-interfaith-initiative-fostering-global-harmony-wisdom-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kazakhstans-interfaith-initiative-fostering-global-harmony-wisdom-leadership

KazMunayGas (KMGZ) is Kazakhstan’s largest oil and gas company.

Source: https://londonlovesbusiness.com/five-companies-to-watch-on-the-kazakhstan-stock-exchange/

Over the 30 years of development of diplomatic relations, Finland has become Kazakhstan’s second largest investor among the Nordic states.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/02/finland-to-open-visa-hub-for-central-asian-states-in-astana/

The AIFC has also introduced the first handbooks for Kazakhstan’s Islamic finance industry, including “Guidelines on Islamic Banking and Financial Products” and “Sukuk Guidelines.”

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/08/islamic-finance-market-in-kazakhstan-opens-new-investment-opportunities/

The Astana Times spoke to Fernandez Saenz about the expectations from Kazakhstan’s chairpersonship, the country’s efforts in addressing the gender pay gap, and Central Asia’s role in facilitating women’s rights in Afghanistan.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/06/un-womens-deputy-director-digitalization-can-advance-gender-equality-in-central-asia/

The President highlighted that Kazakhstan’s “precious legacy” of independence is imperative in this context.

Source: https://astanatimes.com/2023/11/kazakhstans-smart-policy-national-development-and-progressive-reform-agenda/