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… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93332
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… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93219
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,… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93201
🏙️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.
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.
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.
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.
The average price of the internet in Kazakhstan is only $0.59 per 1 GB. In general, Central Asian countries… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93284
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.
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… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93304
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.
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.
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.
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… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93249
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.
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… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93251
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.
Photo credit: NBK
According to the NBK’s press service, gold investment coins will be available for online purchase and sale… Read full post here https://astanatimes.com/?p=93225
