The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan has announced the winners of the 10th anniversary contest “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media,” which is traditionally held for international journalists.
The jury has selected the following winners:
Digitalization – Mohammed Ali Pasha (Pakistan) – “Role of Astana Hub and Digital Transformation of Kazakhstan”;
Economy – Derya Soysal (Belgium) – “Kazakhstan’s Rise a Global Crypto Hub”;
Culture, History, and Traditions of the Kazakh People – Arukhan Akpanbetova (Uzbekistan) – “Abay’s Legacy”;
Sports – Matt Fitzgerald (USA) – “Kazakhstan’s Journey into the World of Tennis: How a Nation Designed Its Growth in a Global Game”;
Tourism – Marina Mkrtchyan (Armenia) – “Burabay National Park – Contemplating Beauty in Harmony with Oneself”.
Over 100 media representatives and bloggers from more than 30 countries applied to participate in the competition.
Since 2014, the jury has annually selected text and video materials and awarded prizes in various categories. Representatives from foreign publications and media worldwide showcase their work in different formats, from print and online publications, including popular internet platforms, blogs, and podcasts, to traditional broadcast media like television programs. The topics of the publications and materials range from history, culture, education, tourism, and national cuisine to international relations and Kazakhstan’s investment potential.
The winners in each category will be rewarded with a trip to Kazakhstan, including visits to the cities of Astana, Almaty, Shymkent, and the Turkestan region, where they will be shown the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
The annual “Kazakhstan Through the Eyes of Foreign Media” competition serves as one of the components for encouraging international interest in the current development trends of the country, popularizing its rich natural and cultural heritage, and revealing the potential and appeal of the region to foreign investors and tourists.
