Kazakh IT firm TrustExam.ai, operating under the brand Oqylyq.kz, has signed a strategic agreement with the UK’s Driving Instructors Association (DIA), the largest professional body in the UK’s driver training sector. The partnership aims to modernize the country’s certification and examination systems, making them more transparent, efficient, and technology-driven.
From London Tech Week to Strategic Deal
The agreement traces back to June 2025, when TrustExam.ai, with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in London and Astana Hub, participated in London Tech Week, the UK’s flagship technology event, which annually attracts more than 45,000 attendees from 90 countries.
At the Kazakhstan national stand, the company showcased its AI-powered solutions and held negotiations with leaders in the British AI and fintech sectors. This ultimately led to cooperation with the DIA, opening access to one of Europe’s largest certification markets.
Transforming UK Driver Testing
The partnership will facilitate the digital transformation of theoretical exams for UK drivers and motorcyclists. TrustExam.ai’s technology promises to deliver:
- Enhanced fairness and objectivity in testing
- Accelerated examination timelines
- Flexible scheduling and expanded exam center capacity without compromising quality
“DIA already sets a high standard for the reliability of practical exams and the quality of instructor training. Our new partnership with TrustExam.ai will allow us to deliver even more robust, efficient, and user-friendly solutions for candidate assessment,” said Carly Brookfield, CEO of the DIA.
For candidates, the changes will reduce waiting times and speed up access to licenses. For government agencies and driving schools, the system offers cost savings and greater transparency in the certification process.
A Kazakh Platform with Global Reach
TrustExam.ai already operates at scale, serving over 2 million users annually. A member of Stanford University’s StartX startup accelerator, the platform is used globally by universities, government institutions, and examination centers to maintain academic integrity and certification reliability.
The DIA represents thousands of UK driving instructors, and its subdivision, Diamond Advanced Motorists, holds international recognition in the field of advanced driver training.
Kazakhstan’s Expanding AI Ecosystem
Kazakhstan continues to advance domestic AI initiatives. At Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, researchers have developed “Zhurek AI,” a platform for the early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Using neural networks and SVM algorithms, it analyzes medical data to support clinical decision-making.
Meanwhile, at Sarsen Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University, AI systems integrated with drones and multispectral imaging are being used to evaluate soil and crop conditions. These “field health maps” help optimize resources, minimize harvest losses, and reduce investment risks in agriculture.
From education to healthcare and agriculture, Kazakhstan’s AI innovations are gaining global traction. The partnership between TrustExam.ai and the DIA underscores how technologies developed in Astana and Almaty are making their mark on the international stage.
