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Faces Behind Curtains: Astana Opera’s Crew Brings Art to Life Through Hard Work and Innovation
ASTANA – Behind the red curtains of Astana Opera is a universe of hard working crew who labor tirelessly to ensure that every costume fits perfectly, every makeup and prop enhances the performance, and every scene transition is executed smoothly.
Deputy head of the sewing department, Fatima Satybaldina, shows The Astana Times correspondent the…
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ASTANA – Behind the red curtains of Astana Opera is a universe of hard working crew who labor tirelessly to ensure that every costume fits perfectly, every makeup and prop enhances the performance, and every scene transition is executed smoothly.
Deputy head of the sewing department, Fatima Satybaldina, shows The Astana Times correspondent the…
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Kazakh Food: More Than a Meal, It’s a Taste of Home
Almaty’s Auyl restaurant, recently named one of the 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World by Prix Versailles, captures the neo-nomadic spirit of Kazakh cuisine. Inspired by this recognition, Aida Haidar, News Editor at The Astana Times, explores what defines Kazakh cuisine and the deep-rooted connection between food and the essence of home…
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Almaty’s Auyl restaurant, recently named one of the 16 Most Beautiful Restaurants in the World by Prix Versailles, captures the neo-nomadic spirit of Kazakh cuisine. Inspired by this recognition, Aida Haidar, News Editor at The Astana Times, explores what defines Kazakh cuisine and the deep-rooted connection between food and the essence of home…
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Kazakhstan Celebrates 130 Years of Writer Beimbet Mailin – Advocate of Social Justice in Kazakh Soviet Literature
ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 130th anniversary of Beimbet Mailin, a renowned Kazakh poet, writer and playwright who championed the struggles of women and the poor in Kazakh Soviet literature.
Early years
Beimbet Mailin. Photo from open internet sources.
Born in 1894 in what is now Beimbet Mailin district of the Kostanai Region,…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan marks the 130th anniversary of Beimbet Mailin, a renowned Kazakh poet, writer and playwright who championed the struggles of women and the poor in Kazakh Soviet literature.
Early years
Beimbet Mailin. Photo from open internet sources.
Born in 1894 in what is now Beimbet Mailin district of the Kostanai Region,…
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🏙️Built as an outpost on the bank of the Irtysh River, Kazakhstan’s green city Pavlodar evolved from a merchant town to the core of the virgin land campaigns to become Kazakhstan’s northern center of metallurgy and just a peaceful city to live.
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Fitch Affirms Kazakhstan’s BBB Rating with Stable Outlook
ASTANA – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB with a Stable Outlook. According to the rating action commentary published on Nov.15. The rating represents the country’s balanced credit profile bolstered by significant external buffers and sovereign net foreign assets, aligning with global investment standards.
Fitch Ratings affirms…
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ASTANA – Fitch Ratings has affirmed Kazakhstan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at BBB with a Stable Outlook. According to the rating action commentary published on Nov.15. The rating represents the country’s balanced credit profile bolstered by significant external buffers and sovereign net foreign assets, aligning with global investment standards.
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Discover Kazakhstan’s Top Ski Resorts as Snow Season Approaches
ASTANA – Winter has arrived in parts of Kazakhstan, marking the perfect time to pull out ski gear and enjoy winter sports. In recent years, ski resorts have grown in popularity among locals and tourists alike. The country’s resorts offer modern facilities and infrastructure, with lower costs compared to well-known European ski destinations.
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ASTANA – Winter has arrived in parts of Kazakhstan, marking the perfect time to pull out ski gear and enjoy winter sports. In recent years, ski resorts have grown in popularity among locals and tourists alike. The country’s resorts offer modern facilities and infrastructure, with lower costs compared to well-known European ski destinations.
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Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov: Celebrating 100 Years of Kazakh Artistic Visionary
ASTANA — Kazakhstan celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov, a distinguished figure in Soviet and Kazakh visual arts, with a series of events dedicated to his life and work.
Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov. Photo credit: Archival photo.
Early years and works
Born in 1924 in the Bayanaul district of Pavlodar Region, Nurmukhamedov faced…
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ASTANA — Kazakhstan celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov, a distinguished figure in Soviet and Kazakh visual arts, with a series of events dedicated to his life and work.
Nagimbek Nurmukhamedov. Photo credit: Archival photo.
Early years and works
Born in 1924 in the Bayanaul district of Pavlodar Region, Nurmukhamedov faced…
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Kazakhstan Enters Top Ten Countries Worldwide for Internet Accessibility
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has entered the top ten countries with the lowest cost for one gigabyte (GB) of mobile data, according to the 2024 MoneySuperMarket Internet Accessibility Index published on Sept. 6.
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The average price of the internet in Kazakhstan is only $0.59 per 1 GB. In general, Central Asian countries…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan has entered the top ten countries with the lowest cost for one gigabyte (GB) of mobile data, according to the 2024 MoneySuperMarket Internet Accessibility Index published on Sept. 6.
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The average price of the internet in Kazakhstan is only $0.59 per 1 GB. In general, Central Asian countries…
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COP29, Digital Nomad Visa and Arab & Islamic Summit | Kazakhstan News Digest
In today’s broadcast, we explore President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's call for climate action at COP29 in Baku, Kazakhstan's new visa options, designed to attract skilled professionals, digital nomads, and business talent from around the world and more.
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In today’s broadcast, we explore President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's call for climate action at COP29 in Baku, Kazakhstan's new visa options, designed to attract skilled professionals, digital nomads, and business talent from around the world and more.
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President Highlights Priorities for Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Development
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key priorities to advance Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers on Nov. 15, reported Akorda.
President Tokayev at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers. Photo credit: Akorda
Despite the challenging year, Kazakhstan harvested 26.7 million tons of grain, a record figure in the past…
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ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev outlined key priorities to advance Kazakhstan’s agro-industrial complex at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers on Nov. 15, reported Akorda.
President Tokayev at the first Forum of Agricultural Workers. Photo credit: Akorda
Despite the challenging year, Kazakhstan harvested 26.7 million tons of grain, a record figure in the past…
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News Digest: Foreign Media on Kazakhstan’s Participation in COP29, Kazakh-EU Diplomatic Ties and More
ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes Kazakhstan’s participation in the 29th United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, its diplomatic ties with the European Union, an exhibition on Kazakh history in Paris, and more.
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ASTANA – The Astana Times has curated articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest includes Kazakhstan’s participation in the 29th United Nations Climate Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, its diplomatic ties with the European Union, an exhibition on Kazakh history in Paris, and more.
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WEEKLY NEWS DIGEST 📰
▪️Kazakh President Proposes Key Actions to Tackle Climate Change at COP29 in Baku. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan Presents National Pavilion as COP29 Kicks Off in Baku. Read.
▪️UNODC Regional Representative Highlights Kazakhstan’s Asset Recovery Efforts. Read.
▪️US Expert on Kazakhstan’s Potential as Supply Chain Anchor and Path to Neutrality. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan’s Water Sector Receives Record $1.15 Billion from IsDB. Read.
▪️OP-ED: Can We Have Four-Day Workweek in Kazakhstan? Read.
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▪️Kazakh President Proposes Key Actions to Tackle Climate Change at COP29 in Baku. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan Presents National Pavilion as COP29 Kicks Off in Baku. Read.
▪️UNODC Regional Representative Highlights Kazakhstan’s Asset Recovery Efforts. Read.
▪️US Expert on Kazakhstan’s Potential as Supply Chain Anchor and Path to Neutrality. Read.
▪️Kazakhstan’s Water Sector Receives Record $1.15 Billion from IsDB. Read.
▪️OP-ED: Can We Have Four-Day Workweek in Kazakhstan? Read.
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Discover Amazing Weekend Events in Astana and Almaty
ASTANA – Astana and Almaty are buzzing with anticipation for a weekend brimming with cultural events. Whether you’re into live concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits or local festivals, both cities promise an array of activities that cater to all tastes. Don’t miss out on the excitement this weekend.
Big Almaty Lake. Photo credit: Pavel…
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ASTANA – Astana and Almaty are buzzing with anticipation for a weekend brimming with cultural events. Whether you’re into live concerts, theatrical performances, art exhibits or local festivals, both cities promise an array of activities that cater to all tastes. Don’t miss out on the excitement this weekend.
Big Almaty Lake. Photo credit: Pavel…
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Kazakhstan’s Special Representative Addresses Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance at COP29
BAKU – Zulfiya Suleimenova, the advisor to the President of Kazakhstan – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, stressed the importance of transitional finance at the sixth High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Long-Term Climate Finance on Nov. 14 at the 29th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku.
Zulfiya Suleimenova.…
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BAKU – Zulfiya Suleimenova, the advisor to the President of Kazakhstan – Special Representative of the President on International Environmental Cooperation, stressed the importance of transitional finance at the sixth High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Long-Term Climate Finance on Nov. 14 at the 29th United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku.
Zulfiya Suleimenova.…
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Role of Islamic Trade Finance in Empowering SMEs in Central Asia
Central Asia’s economic promise is growing. With foreign investors taking note, this could unlock the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. However, there are certain systemic issues that remain a major stumbling block.
Let’s not underestimate the critical role SMEs play in the economic development of Central Asian countries. In…
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Central Asia’s economic promise is growing. With foreign investors taking note, this could unlock the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. However, there are certain systemic issues that remain a major stumbling block.
Let’s not underestimate the critical role SMEs play in the economic development of Central Asian countries. In…
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Mitsubishi Corporation to Expand Presence in Kazakhstan
ASTANA – Mitsubishi Corporation expressed interest in expanding its presence in Kazakhstan and launching new initiatives to support the region’s sustainable development, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in Kazakhstan Tetsuya Sugita said at a Nov. 13 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov and Kazakh Invest Deputy Chairman Madiyar Sultanbek.
CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation…
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ASTANA – Mitsubishi Corporation expressed interest in expanding its presence in Kazakhstan and launching new initiatives to support the region’s sustainable development, CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation in Kazakhstan Tetsuya Sugita said at a Nov. 13 meeting with Kazakh Deputy Foreign Minister Alibek Kuantyrov and Kazakh Invest Deputy Chairman Madiyar Sultanbek.
CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation…
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Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank Wins Finacle Banking Innovations Awards 2024
ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank won bronze in the Operational Excellence category at the 2024 Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards, the bank’s press service reported on Nov. 12.
Photo credit: Halyk Bank/Instagram
Halyk Bank’s innovation Face Pay, developed in partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, received over 64,000 votes from bank…
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ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank won bronze in the Operational Excellence category at the 2024 Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards, the bank’s press service reported on Nov. 12.
Photo credit: Halyk Bank/Instagram
Halyk Bank’s innovation Face Pay, developed in partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, received over 64,000 votes from bank…
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Kazakhstan to Launch Digital Investment Coin Next Year
ASTANA – In celebration of the national currency day – tenge, on Nov. 15, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced plans to launch a Digital Investment Coin in the first quarter of 2025.
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According to the NBK’s press service, gold investment coins will be available for online purchase and sale…
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ASTANA – In celebration of the national currency day – tenge, on Nov. 15, the National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced plans to launch a Digital Investment Coin in the first quarter of 2025.
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According to the NBK’s press service, gold investment coins will be available for online purchase and sale…
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