Derya Soysal President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the Digital Bridge 2025 International Tech Forum on Oct. 2, stressing that artificial intelligence (AI) must serve humanity in a responsible and inclusive manner. The Digital Bridge International Forum took place on Oct. 2–4 in Astana. It is the largest international technology forum in Central Eurasia focused on digital … [Read more...]
VIII Congress of World Religions Convened in Kazakhstan to Forge ‘Synergy for the Future’ Amid Global Tensions
Introduction The VIII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions convened in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on September 17-18, 2025. Chaired by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, this international forum brought together more than 100 delegations from approximately 60 countries. Participants included spiritual leaders from major faiths such as Islam, … [Read more...]
Financial fortification: Central Asia’s approach to natural disaster readiness
Astana hosts the Central Asian forum on disaster financing and insurance, bringing together key stakeholders from across the region to address the urgent need for financial preparedness in battling natural disasters. Government leaders, insurance regulators, private sector representatives, and international experts looked into both the financial and logistical demands of … [Read more...]
Meeting in the Great Steppe: Astana Welcomes the World for 5th Nomad Games
The Nomad Games will be held in Astana from 8 to 13 September 2024. About 4 thousand participants from more than 100 countries will take part in the competition. It is expected that more than 100 thousand tourists will visit sports competitions and cultural events. The 5th World Nomad Games in Astana will be held under the motto “Ұлы Dala dubiri” – Meeting in the great … [Read more...]
Diplomatic Club Astana Invites Turkmen Businessmen to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are committed to strengthening trade and economic ties. The Diplomatic Club Astana plays a crucial role in facilitating these goals by fostering partnerships between businesses from both countries. Turkmen entrepreneurs are familiar with the Club's successful track record. The Diplomatic Club Astana regularly organize business missions and tours, … [Read more...]
Budget airline offers cheapest travel between Kazakhstan and China
It costs just about USD 40 to fly from Astana (Kazakhstan) to Urumqi (China). This is the tariff of the new flight route launched by FlyArystan, a budget airline of Kazakhstan. The travelers have flocked ardently. With two flights a week – Thursday and Sunday – there are no vacant seats until nearly the end of September 2023. The flight duration is 2 hours and forty … [Read more...]
Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation in Astana spotlights the region’s role in changing geopolitical environment
On 13 July, the first day of the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation "Asia in the Changing World: Agenda for the Future" wrapped up in Astana. The new dialogue platform brings together experts from leading research centers of the world, Central Asian countries, international and regional organizations. The Forum is held jointly by the Kazakhstan Institute for … [Read more...]
Astana International Financial Centre gains momentum
Kazakhstan, a young and ambitious state, has always been famous for the originality of its decisions aimed at attracting foreign investors into the country. The creation of the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) was no exception, but rather confirmed the established tradition. It turned out to be a unique project for the CIS countries. With the help of its own court, … [Read more...]
Международный финансовый центр Астаны набирает обороты
Молодой и амбициозный независимый Казахстан всегда славился оригинальностью принимаемых решений, направленных на привлечение в страну иностранных инвесторов. Создание Международного Финансового Центра «Астана» (МФЦА) тут исключением не стало, а скорее подтвердило сложившуюся традицию. Получился уникальный для страны СНГ проект. С помощью собственного суда, арбитража, биржи и … [Read more...]
Astana International Financial Centre
In December 2015, President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan signed the Constitutional Law on the establishment of the Astana International Financial Center and, in his managerial style, set an ambitious task: the Center should become the main financial hub and become one of the leading financial centers in Asia as soon as possible. The opening and launch of the first … [Read more...]
20th anniversary of Astana
This year, residents of Kazakhstan will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the capital of their country. For Kazakhs, every date that has anything to do with Astana is special. And this is not an exaggeration. The history of the birth of the capital of their country is studied in schools, institutes; this is highlighted in films, journalistic investigations, and poetic … [Read more...]
Second Regional Networking Forum to explore role of South-South Cooperation in green economy
ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (15 June, 2017): Key decision-makers and practitioners coordinating development cooperation from over 40 countries of the Arab States, and the Europe and the CIS regions, will gather at the Second Regional Networking Forum organized on the sidelines of the Astana Economic Forum to discuss the role of South-South and triangular cooperation in promoting green … [Read more...]
Astana International Finance Centre: New hopes and possibilities
nCa Report Ashgabat, 27 June 2016 (nCa) --- Astana International Finance Centre (AIFC) will be ready to receive its first clients after the exhibition EXPO-2017, says Kairat Kelimbetov, the managing director of AIFC. The western investors may look at the idea with some skepticism and Russia possibly fears that AIFC could turn out to be another offshore destination, making … [Read more...]
Международный финансовый центр «Астана»: новые надежды и возможности
Доклад nCa Ашхабад, 27 июня 2016 (nCa) --- Международный финансовый центр «Астана» (МФЦА) будет готов к приему первых клиентов после окончания выставки ЭКСПО-2017. Эту дату декларирует лично управляющий МФЦА Кайрат Келимбетов. Несмотря на то, что западные инвесторы относятся к идее с некоторым скептицизмом, а российские боятся, что «Астана» рискует стать новой оффшорной зоной, … [Read more...]