On October 21, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the IT Park in Mirzo Ulugbek district of the capital and took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the project’s second phase. Two years ago, as part of the first phase, implemented through investments totaling $200 million, six office buildings ranging from 20 to 25
A five-day seminar-training on “Upskilling ICT Specialists in Big Data, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)” was held in the Tashkent region, bringing together 30 participants representing the Ministry of Justice of Uzbekistan and other agencies involved in public service delivery and digitalisation, specialists from the Public Service Centers, and Data/AI experts from IT Park
On October 16, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed proposals for new economic opportunities by using space monitoring. Today, the goal is to use space analysis to identify new opportunities that could provide a strong impetus to economic development. Hundreds of mineral deposits are auctioned annually in the country. Last year alone, 170 deposits were sold at
On October 6, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed plans for the development of artificial intelligence technologies in Uzbekistan and their broad implementation across the economy and social sectors. Today, artificial intelligence is becoming one of the key tools in various sectors, including the economy, education, healthcare, security, and other vital areas. Its application contributes to improving
Madiyar Sultanbek, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakh Invest national company held a meeting with Yeonsu Oh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the South Korean company Microbus Co., Ltd. The parties discussed opportunities for the establishment of a modern industrial park K-Smart, which will integrate manufacturing, logistics, and educational functions; the development of
The Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry has announced that starting from August 13, 2025, Starlink satellite internet is officially available to residents of Kazakhstan. Thanks to SpaceX’s network of low-orbit satellites, users across Kazakhstan will be able to access high-speed internet even in the most remote and hard-to-reach areas. On June
The Khan Tengri Innovation Hub, the first specialized platform for integrating the technological potential of Central Asian countries with the Chinese hi-tech ecosystem, opened on July 26 in the Zhangjiang Science City in Shanghai. The hub’s initiator was the Kazakhstani company Growth Vision Pro, supported by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry
On July 1, Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation outlining plans in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications. Significant progress has been achieved in the development of digital technologies in the country. The number of IT Park residents has exceeded 2,800, with 752 of them being foreign companies. Approximately 40,000 young people earn high
Kazakhstan will establish the country’s first science city, Tekhnokala. It will enjoy a special status and be home to advanced technologies and scientific institutions, universities, and tech businesses, the government’s website reported. The concept of the future science city was discussed at a government meeting on June 20, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of National
Kazakhstan’s creative economy is gradually becoming a powerful engine of economic growth, transforming traditional approaches to the country’s development. A look at the data and trends in the sector raises the question: could Kazakhstan become a new centre of creative power in the region? Here below is an article on the issue, written by Irina
The international exhibition Central Asian Business Expo-2025 was held in the United States, bringing together major international companies, investors, and government representatives. The Uzbek delegation, led by Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov, showcased the country’s ongoing digital transformation and investment potential in the IT sector. Throughout the event, bilateral meetings were conducted with a
As part of the AlmatyFair.ai exhibition, a signing ceremony was held on March 28 for an investment agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and Singapore-based GK Hyperscale Ltd for the construction and operation of two hyperscale data centers. The agreement was signed by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev, and
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan and Freedom Telecom Holding Ltd. (Kazakhstan) have signed a memorandum of cooperation in the construction of a fiber-optic hyper-highway and data centers for the transit and storage of international internet traffic. The construction of the West-East national hyper-highway will significantly increase the volume of
Kazakh Invest, Kazakhstan’s national investment company, and China’s Polyking New Horizons Technology Industry Co. Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on projects in the field of low-altitude economy. Under the agreement, an industrial park is planned to be constructed in Kazakhstan, integrating drone technologies, smart cities, and intelligent manufacturing. The project will involve $200
From January 31 to February 1, Almaty hosted Digital Almaty 2025, a forum focused on artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in the new industrial era. Under the theme “Industrial AI: Technologies for a New Era,” participants explored AI integration in industry, finance, healthcare, education, and ESG, along with emerging opportunities for digital transformation. The forum was organized
Rare earth metals (REM) are becoming one of the most valuable components of the global economy, playing a key role in the development of mechanical engineering, defense, aerospace, medical, and other industries, reads an article published by Al Jazeera. New oil According to Research Nester forecasts, in 2023-2035 the average annual growth rate of the
Kazakhstan’s IT services export surpasses $470 million According to Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiyev, during the first 9 months of 2024, IT export of Kazakhstan amounted to $471 million, 26% more than for the same period of 2023. The goal is to reach $1 billion in 2026. Astana Hub
With the support of JSC Kazakh Invest, Yesil Technology Company will establish the production of industrial unmanned drones in Kazakhstan. The project involves the construction of an industrial and research area of 50,000 square meters. The zone will include a workshop for the production of batteries, a research center for innovative technologies, full-cycle machine storage, and
On January 8, Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon signed a decree declaring 2025-2030 the “Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development”. According to a commentary to the presidential decree published on Rahmon’s official website, during the Years of Digital Economy and Innovation Development, Tajikistan will take steps towards digitalization of the national economy and the development of
In the era of rapid technological progress, information technology permeates all spheres of life. IT technologies are a competitive advantage in today’s global market. Kazakhstan, being at the forefront of the digital transition, is dynamically developing its IT sector, making it one of the drivers of its economic growth. The export of IT services has