What Ancient Kazakh Traditions Can Teach Us About Surviving Extreme Heat
ASTANA – As climate change fuels increasingly intense heat waves, staying safe in extreme temperatures has become a growing concern across Kazakhstan. This summer, temperatures have climbed above 40 degrees Celsius in several regions, testing both people’s endurance and public health systems.

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While modern households rely on…
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Football, Comic Con and More: What to Do This Weekend
ASTANA – Spend the weekend exploring cultural events, live performances and exciting sports competitions across Kazakhstan’s two largest cities. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a list of events you can attend with friends and family.

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Astana

Comic Con, Aug. 6-9

Experience the city’s…
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Dimash Qudaibergen Launches New World Tour
ALMATY – Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen has announced a new world tour titled DiMENSIONS, presenting the project as his most personal stage production to date and the latest step in an international career that has steadily expanded beyond music.

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According to the artist’s official website, the new program is designed not…
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Kazakhstan Eyes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry With Alatau Pilot Project
ALMATY – Kazakhstan took a step toward entering the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) after signing a memorandum with Hong Kong-based Full Vision Capital to explore building an integrated production ecosystem in Alatau, a project that could position the country within the global aviation industry’s decarbonization efforts.

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Kazakhstan Takes First Step Toward Air Taxi Era With Passenger eVTOL Flight
ASTANA — Kazakhstan has taken its first practical step toward urban air mobility after a passenger completed the country’s first flight aboard an autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, signaling that the country’s air taxi ambitions are beginning to move beyond government plans into real-world testing.

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According to the…
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Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan Join Forces to Pursue New Export Markets in Syria and Iraq
ASTANA — Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are expanding their economic partnership beyond bilateral trade by jointly targeting new export markets in Syria and Iraq, reflecting a broader strategy to position Central Asia as a supplier to rapidly growing reconstruction and import-dependent economies. Business delegations from the two countries are expected to travel to Aleppo in…
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Kazakhstan’s Copper Output Places It Among World’s Top 10 Producers
ASTANA — Kazakhstan ranked among the world’s 10 largest copper producers in 2025 after mining 710,000 tons of the metal, reinforcing its position in a market where demand is expected to accelerate as countries expand clean energy and digital infrastructure.

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According to data from the Energy Institute (EI) and…
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Kazakhstan’s Services Exports Near $13 Billion as Digital Sector Gains Momentum
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s services exports approached $13 billion in 2025, with transport remaining the backbone of the sector. But while logistics continues to generate nearly half of the country’s services export revenue, the fastest growth is increasingly coming from digital industries, pointing to a gradual shift toward higher-value exports.

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EAEU Trade Nears $100 Billion as Bloc Shifts Focus to Digital Integration
ASTANA — Trade among Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states is on track to surpass $100 billion for the first time in 2026, as the five-country bloc shifts its focus from traditional market integration toward digital trade, artificial intelligence and the removal of non-tariff barriers. Speaking at the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting in Cholpon-Ata…
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Is Kazakhstan’s Middle Class Expanding? New Survey Reveals More Than Just Income Trends
ASTANA — More than 93% of Kazakh citizens describe their household’s financial position as middle income or above, according to a survey by the Bureau of National Statistics (BNS) released on Aug. 5.

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The survey found that 70.1% of respondents described themselves as having an average level…
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Global AI Olympiad, Trans-Caspian Cable, World Chess and Comic Con | Kazakhstan News Digest

This week, Kazakhstan takes center stage in artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, education, and pop culture. Astana welcomes the world's brightest young AI minds, a major undersea fiber optic project reaches a key milestone across the Caspian Sea, Almaty hosts a historic international chess championship, and Comic Con Astana returns with Hollywood stars, cosplay, and gaming.

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Five Doctors, One Race and Life Beyond the Hospital
ASTANA — When former patients line up for the Jüregımnıñ Jeñımpazy (a champion of my heart) charity run in Astana on Aug. 9, some of the doctors who treated them will be at the starting line too. For five surgeons working across cardiac, transplant, neonatal and pediatric care, the race offers a rare chance…
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Kazakhstan Expands Efforts to Revive Iconic Aport Apple
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has launched a new phase of its effort to revive the iconic aport apple, a variety once renowned worldwide but now considered at risk of disappearing. Scientists are expanding orchards and establishing specialized nurseries to restore commercial production of the historic cultivar and supply growers with high-quality planting material.

Aport remains…
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Back Where They Belong: Mangystau Helps Wild Birds Take Flight Again
ASTANA — Kazakhstan’s first temporary rehabilitation center for injured birds of prey and endangered wild birds has opened in the Mangystau Region, providing veterinary treatment and rehabilitation before the animals are released back into their natural habitat.

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How PSG Academy’s Arrival Reflects Kazakhstan’s Rise as Football Talent Hub
ALMATY – Paris Saint-Germain’s decision to open its first football academy in Kazakhstan this September is more than another international expansion for the French club. It reflects Kazakhstan’s growing attractiveness as a destination for elite youth football development, following a series of milestones that have elevated the country’s profile.

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Kazakh table tennis player wins WTT Youth Contender in the US

Kazakhstan’s Alan Kurmangaliyev claimed gold at the WTT Youth Contender in Spokane, defeating Australia’s Chulun Ne 3–1 in the final.

Kurmangaliyev secured three more wins on his way to the title, beating players from the United States.