President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has announced plans to develop Alatau as a major hub for business and innovation, positioning it as a model for Kazakhstan’s technological future, Trend reports.
“In many rapidly developing countries, so-called cities of accelerated development have become poles of attraction for investment and technology. Our new center of business activity and innovation is to be the city of Alatau,” Tokayev said as he addressed the nation today.
Weiterlesen: Alatau city project announced as Kazakhstan's first fully digital city
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced the establishment of a Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, underscoring Kazakhstan’s strategic goal of becoming a fully digital country within three years, at his annual state-of-the-nation address on Sept. 8 during a joint session of the parliament’s chambers.
Speaking on the nation’s future, Tokayev emphasized that Kazakhstan, located at the heart of Eurasia, must adapt to the global transformation driven by rapid digitalization and artificial intelligence. He noted that the new ministry will be created on the basis of the current specialized ministry and headed by a Deputy Prime Minister–level specialist, reported Akorda.
Weiterlesen: Kazakhstan to Establish Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development
ZTE and Beeline Kazakhstan unveiled Giga City 2.0 – a transformative initiative marking a new era of AI-driven innovation and sustainable connectivity
- ZTE and Beeline Kazakhstan presented joint pilot projects aimed at enhancing network quality, deploying green technologies, and developing smart urban infrastructure, including autonomous hybrid-powered telecom towers along the Astana-Borovoe national highway, the first Magic Pole smart infrastructure solution in Kazakhstan, and others.
- Giga City 2.0 initiative builds on the success of Giga City project (2024), accelerating Kazakhstan's digital evolution with cutting-edge, eco-conscious technologies.
Weiterlesen: Beeline and ZTE advance Kazakhstan's digital future with Giga City 2.0
Astana is advancing its Smart City project to make the capital one of the safest and most technologically advanced cities in the region. The initiative involves an investment of 53 billion tenge (US$99 million) and introduces advanced artificial intelligence technologies to monitor traffic, enhance security, and integrate city services into a unified management system.
On Aug. 26, the Public Council of Astana held the platform titled Astana. Smart City Starts Today, gathering government officials, maslikhat deputies, IT experts, international partners, public figures, and residents. Surveys conducted through the Smart City application showed that 85% of residents prioritize child and school safety, 51% seek to reduce road accidents, and 91% support centralized AI-powered video surveillance.
Weiterlesen: KZ: Astana Advances Smart City Project to Strengthen Public Safety
In December 2025, Astana will launch the Smart City project, aimed at digitising urban infrastructure using artificial intelligence (AI).
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev praised the efforts of the government and the Astana city administration in preparing the project and instructed them to scale up the initiative to major cities across the country, including Almaty, Shymkent, and Karaganda.
The project provides for the automation of city services, optimisation of the transport system, improvement of energy efficiency, enhancement of security and environmental monitoring.
Weiterlesen: Kazakhstan to launch AI-based Smart City project at end of 2025