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Dmitry Pokidaev

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Dmitry Pokidaev is a journalist based in Astana, Kazakhstan, with experience at some of the country's top media outlets. Before his career in journalism, Pokidaev worked as an academic, teaching Russian language and literature.

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Fuel Exports

Kazakhstan Weighs Kyrgyz Fuel Request as Export Ban Extension Looms

Kazakhstan is considering Kyrgyzstan’s request for gasoline supplies following an official appeal from Bishkek, Deputy Energy Minister Kaiyrkhan Tutkyshbayev has said. At the same time, the Kazakh government plans to extend its ban on fuel exports until May 2027. In late June, Russia, which supplies around 90% of Kyrgyzstan’s fuel imports, imposed a full ban on exports of gasoline and jet fuel. In early July, Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy announced that it had begun negotiations with several countries to diversify fuel imports. Speaking after a government meeting on July 7, Tutkyshbayev confirmed that Kazakhstan had received an official request from Bishkek. “We have received an official request from the Kyrgyz side, and it is currently under consideration,” Tutkyshbayev said. “All decisions will be made with due regard to Kazakhstan’s national interests and domestic market balance. However, I can state officially that fulfilling such a request would not lead to higher fuel prices within Kazakhstan. We will review the request in the near future and provide our response.” The deputy minister did not specify the volumes requested. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan has also sent official requests to the relevant authorities in Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan as part of efforts to secure alternative fuel supplies following Russia’s export restrictions. Tutkyshbayev also said Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry had not received an official Russian request for fuel supplies, despite Reuters reporting earlier that Moscow was in talks to import about 50,000 metric tons of AI-92 gasoline from Kazakhstan after refinery outages and drone strikes cut Russian gasoline output by roughly 25%. Tutkyshbayev acknowledged a sharp increase in gasoline consumption in Kazakhstan’s three regions bordering Russia, West Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and Aktobe, which may indicate cross-border fuel flows. “Some motorists install additional fuel tanks on their vehicles,” he said. “We are monitoring the situation closely, and together with other government agencies we have stepped up efforts to combat the illegal export of fuel from Kazakhstan.” Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is preparing to extend its existing ban on fuel exports from November 22, 2026, until May 22, 2027. A draft order published on the government’s Open NPA portal would prohibit exports of gasoline, diesel fuel, and certain petroleum products by road and rail, including shipments to fellow members of the Eurasian Economic Union. The draft also proposes a separate ban, from January 1 through June 30, 2027, on exports outside the Eurasian Economic Union customs territory of light distillates, jet fuel, diesel fuel, gas oil, toluene, xylene, and petroleum bitumen. The proposed restrictions underline the tension in Kazakhstan’s fuel policy: Astana wants to protect its domestic market in the short term, even as it plans major oil and petrochemical investments and has set a long-term goal of increasing fuel exports.

1 week ago

Healthcare

Kazakhstan’s Al-Farabi University Joins Central Asia’s First Flying Hospital Project

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) has joined a project to create what Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education described as Central Asia’s first flying hospital, a specialized medical aircraft intended to provide healthcare in remote parts of the region. A launch ceremony was held in Almaty last week for the Central Asian Flying Hospital Mission for Ophthalmology and ENT Care. The project uses a C909 aircraft and is being implemented under the global Air Silk Road of Health initiative. The initiative involves KazNU, the Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University, and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). COMAC has developed a specialized medical aircraft using the C909 regional jet platform. Passenger versions of the aircraft can carry between 78 and 97 passengers, depending on configuration, while extended-range versions can fly up to 3,700 kilometers. The medical version has a flexible cabin that can be reconfigured for medical teams and emergency care in remote areas. It can also be used for patient evacuation. The aircraft presented in Almaty will provide ophthalmology and ear, nose, and throat services. It is equipped with an operating room and telemedicine systems. It also uses artificial intelligence technology to diagnose eye diseases. The platform is intended to support care from screening and diagnosis through surgery and rehabilitation. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education said the project is being implemented for the first time in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. During the presentation, KazNU and the Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University signed a cooperation agreement to develop medical education and research, as well as professional training. A multilateral agreement was also signed to expand cooperation in ophthalmology between China and Central Asian countries. “The C909 flying hospital mission will give new momentum to cooperation between Kazakhstan and China in medicine, science, and higher education, expanding opportunities for academic mobility, research, and the introduction of innovative medical technologies,” said Bakytzhan Omarov, a board member at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The Air Silk Road of Health project is expected to help introduce advanced medical technologies and support joint research. It is also intended to expand access to high-tech healthcare in Central Asia. The initiative comes as Kazakhstan seeks to expand its scientific and medical research infrastructure. The Times of Central Asia previously reported that Kazakhstan opened Central Asia’s first brain research institute this summer.

2 weeks ago

Digital Development

Kazakhstan to Host ITU Acceleration Centre as It Expands Regional Digital Ambitions

Kazakhstan and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have agreed to establish an ITU Acceleration Centre in Kazakhstan to promote artificial intelligence, GovTech, and digital skills across Central Asia. The agreement was reached during a meeting in Geneva between Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Zhaslan Madiyev, and ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin. The ITU, a specialized agency of the United Nations founded in 1865, develops global telecommunications standards, coordinates radio-frequency spectrum use, and promotes cooperation in information and communication technologies. It has 193 member states. According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, the new center will serve as a regional hub for digital transformation. Its priorities will include building artificial intelligence expertise, strengthening digital skills, supporting GovTech adoption, and helping narrow the digital divide across Central Asia. “We are pleased that our cooperation with the International Telecommunication Union is producing concrete practical results. We see this center as an important platform for digital innovation, AI skills development, capacity building, and regional cooperation,” Madiyev said. During the meeting, Madiyev was also named one of the founding members of the ITU’s AI for Good Global Commission. AI for Good, launched by the ITU in 2017, promotes the use of artificial intelligence to address social and economic challenges. The agreement comes as Kazakhstan continues to expand its digital infrastructure and position itself as a regional technology hub. The government has launched a series of initiatives aimed at attracting international investment in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data infrastructure. Earlier, The Times of Central Asia reported that SuperX was considering building a 1-gigawatt AI data center in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has also joined OpenAI’s “Education for Countries” initiative, which supports the integration of artificial intelligence into national education systems. In addition, the government has established an AI Fund, backed by the National Bank of Kazakhstan, to finance strategic digital projects, research, and AI education programs. The center adds another international component to Kazakhstan’s digital development strategy and supports Astana’s effort to position the country as a regional hub for artificial intelligence, GovTech, and digital skills.

2 weeks ago

Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

Kazakhstan Participates in Negotiations on Global Treaty to Combat Plastic Pollution

Kazakhstan set out its approach to a planned global treaty on plastic pollution at informal talks held from June 30 to July 3 at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Zhomart Aliyev led Kazakhstan’s participation in the meeting of heads of delegation to the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, which is developing a legally binding international agreement to combat plastic pollution. Kazakhstan's delegation presented the country’s national approaches to the key elements of the future treaty and took an active part in discussions on possible ways of bridging differences among participating states. The Nairobi discussions will result in a reference document summarizing the proposals and positions of participating countries. The document will serve as the basis for further informal consultations scheduled for September 2026 and preparations for the resumed fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, tentatively planned for March 2027. “Kazakhstan will continue to play an active role in the negotiation process, advocating the development of an effective and balanced international agreement to combat plastic pollution,” the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources said. The ministry also highlighted the successful development of the EcoQolday information system, which was launched in 2024 to digitalize waste collection and recycling processes, including plastic waste. According to the ministry, the volume of waste processed through the system has increased steadily. In 2024, 11,070 metric tons of waste were sent for recycling through EcoQolday. That figure rose to 49,340 tons in 2025, while during the first half of 2026 alone it reached 70,630 tons, reflecting both the system’s growing effectiveness and increasing business participation. Since the platform became operational in August 2024, a total of 131,040 tons of waste has been directed for recycling through EcoQolday. Paper accounted for the largest share at 92,050 tons, followed by glass at 28,860 tons. The platform has also facilitated the recycling of 8,740 tons of used tires, 1,320 tons of plastic waste, and 70 tons of composite-material waste. EcoQolday connects households and businesses with waste collectors and recycling companies. Individuals and companies submit requests to dispose of recyclable waste, while collectors provide service offers and receive government incentives for participating in the system. “Within approved budget allocations, participants in the system have received total incentive payments of $7.1 million,” the ministry said. “This included approximately $10,000 in 2024, $1.8 million in 2025, and about $5.2 million so far in 2026.” The ministry added that EcoQolday is increasingly engaging both businesses and the public. As of the reporting date, 1,081 waste disposal requests totaling 3,540.52 tons had been registered in the system. Of these, 629 requests came from individuals, who submitted 2,276.42 tons of waste for recycling, primarily glass, paper, and used tires. Another 452 requests were submitted by legal entities, accounting for 1,264.1 tons of waste, mainly paper and used tires. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, members of Kazakhstan’s parliament proposed introducing a “green” tax on environmentally unfriendly packaging last summer to help finance plastic waste recycling.

2 weeks ago

Lithium

Kazakhstan Lithium Processing Method Tested on Low-Grade Ore

Kazakh scientists say they have tested a method for recovering lithium from low-grade ore, a development that fits into the country’s wider effort to build a role in critical minerals processing. The Ministry of Industry and Construction described the work as an innovative technology for processing lithium-bearing aluminosilicate ores. These ores contain lithium, but in relatively low concentrations, meaning the challenge is not only mining the metal, but separating it economically. Lithium is used in rechargeable batteries, including for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Demand for lithium and other critical minerals has risen with the expansion of clean-energy technologies, while governments are paying closer attention to where these materials are mined and processed. The United Nations has warned that rising demand for energy-transition minerals brings risks, including environmental damage and unequal distribution of benefits, if extraction and processing are not properly managed. The Kazakh announcement centers on carbothermic smelting, a high-temperature process that uses carbon to help separate useful components from ore. According to the ministry, the method allows lithium to be concentrated in slag in a chemically active form, making it easier to process further into lithium salts. Feruza Berdikulova, the project leader, said the process produces a concentrate containing 12-14% lithium oxide, whereas conventional methods usually produce concentrate with no more than 5-6% lithium oxide. The ministry said the process has other potential advantages, including reduced use of aggressive sulfuric acid solutions, potentially lower production costs, and less environmental impact. These claims are potentially significant, but they should be treated with some caution. The ministry statement does not say whether the process has been tested beyond laboratory or pilot conditions, nor does it provide precise details on cost or scalability. Kazakhstan has large mineral resources and a long-established mining sector, but building a competitive lithium industry would require more than laboratory results. Financing to ensure reliable processing at scale remains one of the biggest challenges. The work was carried out by the National Center for Complex Processing of Mineral Raw Materials, a state research body that includes several mining and metallurgical institutes and laboratories, among them a rare metals laboratory. Kazakhstan has been trying to present itself as a future supplier of critical minerals at a time when the global market is looking for alternatives to concentrated supply chains. The Times of Central Asia previously reported that new geological surveys at the Kuirektykol rare earth deposit in the Karaganda region had raised estimates of commercially viable rare earth elements to 28.2 million tons, up from an initial estimate of 20 million tons. The country is also preparing to open an internationally accredited rare earth metals laboratory in Astana, under the National Geological Service, with certification from RCI Inspection and PARAGON. The facility is intended to improve Kazakhstan’s ability to test and certify critical minerals for international markets. The lithium processing announcement should be read in that context. It is not proof that Kazakhstan is about to become a major lithium producer. It is, however, another sign that...

2 weeks ago

Foreign Investment

Kazakhstan Expands Technology Agenda, Inviting Investors into Space and Artificial Intelligence

Kazakhstan is stepping up its focus on the digital economy and high technology, expanding its investment agenda beyond the resource sector. At a meeting of the Foreign Investors’ Council on July 2, officials presented several areas they see as potential new growth drivers: artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, space technology, and the innovation hub of Alatau City. For Astana, the push is part of a broader economic development strategy. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said Kazakhstan’s economy grew by 6.5% in 2025, while GDP has exceeded $300 billion. According to Tokayev, accumulated net foreign direct investment has surpassed $150 billion, making Kazakhstan Central Asia’s largest recipient of foreign investment. Against this backdrop, the government is increasingly focused on the next stage of development: building digital industries that could help shape the region’s economic architecture in the coming years. Artificial intelligence is central to this strategy. Tokayev described AI as one of the key drivers of the global economy and confirmed that 2026 has been declared the Year of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development in Kazakhstan. The country has adopted a new package of sector-specific legislation, including the Digital Code and the Law on Artificial Intelligence, and has created the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development. One of the most prominent projects in this sector is Data Center Valley, an infrastructure cluster intended to host large-scale computing and data-processing facilities. According to the president, the project has already attracted interest from Amazon, G42, and other international technology companies. For Kazakhstan, the development of data centers has strategic importance. As global demand for computing power and AI infrastructure grows, countries with access to energy, favorable logistics, and clear regulation are becoming increasingly attractive destinations for international capital. A separate part of the strategy focuses on the space sector. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev invited foreign investors to participate in building a joint space ecosystem. According to Madiyev, Kazakhstan sees the sector as broader than traditional satellite infrastructure, viewing it as a technological platform that can combine spacecraft manufacturing, launches, maintenance, Earth observation, and AI-driven analytics. This approach reflects a wider global trend. The space technology market is entering a new phase of growth, driven by private investment, satellite communications, geo-analytics, and big data services. For Kazakhstan, this creates an opportunity to use its accumulated expertise and infrastructure, including its space-sector legacy at Baikonur, which remains leased to Russia until 2050. Another pillar of the digital strategy is Alatau City, an innovation hub being built near Almaty. The authorities view it as an experimental platform for digital assets, fintech, autonomous transport, and artificial intelligence technologies. According to Madiyev, Alatau City is expected to become one of the first sites in the region for testing autonomous vehicles, drones, and tokenized solutions. Tokayev said the city will be built on a “digital by default” principle, meaning that administrative and public services will be designed in digital form from the outset. The Times of Central Asia previously reported that Astana...

2 weeks ago

Agricultural Production

Kazakhstan AI Farming Pitch Faces Wheat Crop Scrutiny

After two consecutive strong harvests, Kazakhstan is trying to lure more investors into its agricultural sector, which it is presenting as a testing ground for digital and AI-supported farming. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev made the case at the 38th plenary session of the Foreign Investors’ Council in Astana on July 2, where agriculture formed part of a wider pitch for Kazakhstan as an investment-friendly, technology-driven economy. The message was straightforward: Kazakhstan wants its recent harvests to be seen not only as the result of favorable weather or state support, but as evidence that the country is moving toward precision agriculture. That claim is more complicated than the presidential framing suggests. Kazakhstan has reported record or near-record grain output for two years in a row, but U.S. analysts have questioned the scale of the latest wheat crop, while Kazakhstan’s own data point to other explanations, including expanded financing, crop diversification, and a reduction in wheat acreage. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Kazakhstan harvested 26.7 million tons of grain and legumes in 2024, the highest figure in 13 years. The ministry also said concessional lending to the sector rose to 580 billion tenge at 5% annually, compared with no more than 160 billion tenge in previous years. In 2025, the ministry initially reported 27.1 million tons of grain in initial weight, including 20.3 million tons of wheat. Later figures cited by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov put the harvest at 25.9 million tons in net weight, including 19.3 million tons of wheat. Those distinctions sit behind Tokayev’s simpler public figure of two consecutive harvests averaging around 27 million tons. There is also a wider caveat. World-Grain reported, citing the Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that U.S. analysts expected Kazakhstan’s 2025-26 wheat production to reach 18 million tons. That was below the 19.3 million-ton figure published by Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics, which the FAS believed was overstated based on field yields. The FAS pointed to a more conventional explanation for the shift in output: farmers had cut wheat plantings and moved into more profitable oilseed crops, particularly sunflowers and rapeseed. Favorable weather during much of the growing and harvesting season helped offset the smaller wheat area. Kazakhstan’s own figures show the same shift. Wheat acreage fell by nearly 900,000 hectares in 2025, while oilseed acreage expanded by more than 1 million hectares and legume acreage by 275,000 hectares. The country also recorded more than 1 million tons of legumes and a record oilseed harvest of 4.8 million tons. Tokayev, however, placed the emphasis on technology. He said artificial intelligence and automation were becoming the basis of a new agricultural revolution, helping producers raise yields, use water more efficiently, and reduce environmental damage. The president said the government is now working on the full digitalization of agricultural land. State support and subsidy programs are also being moved online, a step officials say will simplify applications and reduce paperwork. In livestock farming, Tokayev said integrated digital platforms had been...

2 weeks ago

Energy Security

Kazakhstan Expects to Double Renewable Energy Capacity by 2029

Kazakhstan expects to fully meet domestic electricity demand by early 2027 and move into a stable power surplus by 2029, partly through a planned doubling of renewable energy capacity, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a government meeting. Akkenzhenov said Kazakhstan’s power system currently includes 254 generation facilities, including 172 renewable energy installations. Conventional energy sources still dominate the country’s power mix. Coal-fired plants account for 13.7 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity, gas-fired plants for 7.1 GW, and large hydropower stations for 2.5 GW. Kazakhstan’s total installed generating capacity stands at 27.1 GW, while renewable energy facilities account for 3.8 GW. Kazakhstan generated a record 123.1 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity last year, while consumption reached 124.6 billion kWh. This year, output is expected to rise further to 126.5 billion kWh, the ministry said. The gap between production and consumption has been narrowing steadily, and the government plans to commission 13.3 GW of new capacity by the end of 2029, including 5.9 GW from renewable energy sources. “By 2029, 13.3 GW of new capacity will be commissioned. Of this volume, 12.56 GW will come from entirely new generation facilities, while 0.74 GW will replace existing capacity,” Akkenzhenov said. “The commissioning of new facilities will allow us to fully meet the economy’s electricity demand starting from early 2027, followed by a surplus. This additional generation will also support energy-intensive artificial intelligence infrastructure and large data centers,” he added. Under Kazakhstan’s Energy Sector Development Plan through 2035, the government also plans to introduce more than 26.3 GW of additional generating capacity. The ministry said the decision to build new facilities is based on long-term projections of rising electricity demand. Kazakhstan is also implementing a national project to expand coal-fired generation using what officials describe as cleaner coal technologies in line with environmental regulations. That program includes investment projects with a combined installed capacity of around 7.8 GW. Key projects include the construction of the Ekibastuz GRES-3 power plant, a thermal power station in Kurchatov, and three new combined heat and power plants in Kokshetau, Semey, and Ust-Kamenogorsk. In total, the national energy project includes 19 initiatives, eight new projects and 11 focused on the expansion and modernization of existing facilities. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, Kazakhstan’s electricity deficit was projected to reach 5.7 billion kWh in January 2025, up from 2.4 billion kWh a year earlier. The country currently imports most of its shortfall from Russia and signed an agreement with Tajikistan in May 2025 to import electricity from the Rogun Hydropower Plant.

2 weeks ago

Development Finance

Kazakhstan Invites Islamic Development Bank to Open New Astana Office

Kazakhstan has proposed that the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) open an additional office in Astana as the country seeks to deepen cooperation on infrastructure, Islamic finance, and green technologies. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Serik Zhumangarin made the proposal during a meeting with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser ahead of the next meeting of Kazakhstan’s Council of Foreign Investors. According to Kazakhstan’s government, Zhumangarin said the bank’s regional office in Almaty has coordinated operations across Eastern Europe, the CIS, Mongolia, and China since opening in 1997. He said closer engagement with Kazakhstan’s central government institutions is now needed to expand cooperation. Kazakhstan has been a member of the IsDB since 1995. Between 1997 and 2026, total financing and technical assistance provided by the bank to Kazakhstan exceeded $4.2 billion. Current joint projects cover water management, transport infrastructure, and industrial development, while a new partnership strategy between Kazakhstan and the IsDB for 2027-2032 is now being drafted. Zhumangarin said Kazakhstan expects the bank’s expertise to support projects aimed at infrastructure development, food security, natural resource management, and the introduction of modern and green technologies. He noted that cooperation has accelerated significantly over the past three years. In 2024, the two sides launched a large-scale water infrastructure construction and reconstruction program worth $1.1 billion. Since February this year, Kazakhstan has also begun implementing a framework agreement worth $1.3 billion to develop infrastructure in special economic and industrial zones. In addition, the sides are discussing financing for transport projects, including the Kyzylorda-Saksaulsk railway and a bypass road around Kyzylorda. Al Jasser said the potential for cooperation goes beyond the current project portfolio. “Over the years, our specialists have built effective cooperation that allows us to expand the portfolio of projects. The Islamic Development Bank has sufficient flexibility to find solutions for many challenges facing member states,” he said. Al Jasser added that the bank prioritizes building national capacity by relying on domestic systems to prepare and implement projects. Following the meeting, the parties exchanged signed copies of a forward leasing agreement aimed at developing infrastructure in Kazakhstan’s special economic and industrial zones. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, the IsDB is also active elsewhere in the region. In February last year, Uzbekistan signed two agreements with the bank worth a combined $299 million to improve its education system and modernize road infrastructure.

2 weeks ago

Digital Platforms

Kazakhstan Plans to Introduce AI Tools in Sports and Tourism

Kazakhstan is planning to expand the use of artificial intelligence in its sports and tourism sectors after Tourism and Sports Minister Yerbol Myrzabosynov held talks with leading AI expert Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of 01.AI and chairman of Sinovation Ventures. According to Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the meeting in Astana focused on the introduction of AI technologies in sports and tourism, as well as the exchange of experience in digital transformation. Myrzabosynov said AI development is one of Kazakhstan’s strategic priorities and that digitalization could significantly improve efficiency in both sectors. A key topic was the creation of a unified digital platform, e-Sport, which will consolidate data on athletes, coaches, referees, sports organizations, and competitions. The ministry said future AI integration will include tools to analyze training processes, develop personalized recovery and nutrition recommendations, prevent injuries, and improve athletes’ techniques and tactics through video analysis. Kazakhstan began rolling out its Digital Platform for Physical Culture and Sports, known as e-Sport, at the end of last year. In addition to maintaining registries of athletes, teams, coaches, and referees, the platform allows for electronic confirmation of sports qualifications and memberships, while also containing a database of sports facilities across the country. The ministry said the system is being developed jointly with sports federations and regional authorities, and that by the end of 2025 it was already being used by 83 federations and 50 organizations. A similar digital platform is now planned for tourism. According to Myrzabosynov, the system will combine information on tourist sites, travel routes, hotels, national parks, and visitor flows. The next stage will involve the introduction of an intelligent digital assistant capable of building personalized travel routes, providing multilingual information, and accompanying tourists throughout their journeys. Lee said Kazakhstan has strong tourism potential and noted that AI could significantly improve service quality. He also said AI could be used to create digital assistants with translation and navigation functions for foreign visitors, as well as to analyze tourist flows, forecast demand, and produce analytics to support management decisions. The ministry said the talks also covered possible joint work on AI tools for sports and tourism. As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, Kazakhstan’s former world boxing champion Gennady Golovkin, who was named president of World Boxing last year, has also pledged to use AI in boxing governance. His plans include AI-assisted judging oversight and the development of the Digital Ringside platform, which would publish fight data, athlete profiles, and real-time explanations of judges’ decisions.

2 weeks ago

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