Roundup of the top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan
This week in Astana and beyond, Kazinform News Agency presents a roundup of the top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan.
1. President Tokayev shares his vision of AI promotion in Kazakhstan
President Tokayev discussed Kazakhstan's strategy for advancing artificial intelligence. “According to experts, AI will see growing efficiency with each passing year. So, we’re facing ambitious tasks to turn Kazakhstan into a major digital hub in Eurasia,” says President Tokayev.
2. Kazakhstan-Russia relations on an upward trend, President Tokayev
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has held a meeting with Valentina Matvienko, Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The sides discussed the pressing issues of trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian cooperation.
3. The Middle Corridor: A strategic opportunity for the UK
At the webinar “The Middle Corridor: UK’s Strategic Trade Opportunities in Eurasia,” Dr. Stepan Stepanenko, Director of Research and Strategy at the Forum on International Relations, presented an in-depth study on the significance of this route, highlighting its potential for the United Kingdom in the evolving landscape of global logistics.
4. 50 Eco startups supported as part of GCIP Kazakhstan, Ecology Minister
Kazakhstan’s Ecology Minister announced support for eco-startups through the Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP). The minister reminded that one of the key tasks is to increase the role of renewable sources of energy in the total balance of energy up to 50% by 2050.
5. Kazakhstani Shavkat Rakhmonov’s win over Irish Ian Machado Garry secures him title shot
Undefeated Kazakh welterweight fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov aka ‘Nomad’ picked up another UFC win when he beat Ian Machado Garry of Ireland with a unanimous decision on the UFC 310 co-main event at T Mobile Arena on Saturday night.
6. The History and Meaning of Betashar in Kazakh Life
The Betashar, the Kazakh traditional wedding ritual, was included to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Kazinform News Agency invites readers to explore the history and meaning of Betashar.
7. Dimash Kudaibergen for fourth time wins Kazakhstan People’s Choice Award
Dimash Qudaibergen for the fourth time won the People’s Choice Award in Culture nomination. A solemn awarding ceremony will be traditionally held next January 16.
8. Chelsea defeats Astana in Conference League
The match ended 3–1, with Chelsea maintaining their lead at the top of the group with 15 points from five games, while Astana remains in 24th place with 4 points.
9. Kazakhstan bags silver at World Weightlifting Championships 2024
Kazakh weightlifter Alexey Churkin won a silver medal in the men’s 81 kg finals at the 2024 World Weightlifting Championships underway in Bahrain.
10.Kazakh Film "Alga" Awarded in Two Nominations at International Festival in Iran
Yernar Nurgaliev was named the winner in the Best Director nomination, and Erik Zholzhaksynov was recognized as the Best Supporting Actor. Alga is a film about the strength of spirit, brotherly love and the pursuit of a dream, despite all the trials that life throws at them.
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