Kazakhstan

Tech News

Nvidia CEO sees Kazakhstan as potential AI hub for Europe

During his first visit to Kazakhstan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the country's growing computing capacity could make it a major AI hub for Europe, as Kazakhstan expands its energy and digital infrastructure.

30 October 2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan's Tokayev calls for faster construction of nuclear power plants

President Tokayev outlined the country's priorities for the coming year in his annual address, urging the government to accelerate energy and construction projects, while criticising inefficiencies in public policy.

29 October 2026

Modern Nomads

Discovering the birthplace of apples

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Modern Nomads, we head to southern Kazakhstan to uncover the birthplace of apples.

28 October 2026

Travel News

Discovering Almaty: Mountain mornings, street art and market flavours

Kazakhstan’s former capital marked its birthday with music, markets and apple fairs. Beyond the celebrations, mountain breakfasts, colourful architecture and art hiding in plain sight offer reasons to linger.

26 October 2026

Markets

Central banks split over gold: Russia is selling, China is buying

Russia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?

25 October 2026

Kazakhstan

Work, power and home: Women’s changing opportunities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Gains in political representation and business participation sit alongside persistent expectations about women’s responsibilities at home.

25 October 2026

East-West Connect

How is this country looking to mobilise €18B for cleaner energy?

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan aims to mobilise €18 billion in investment in cleaner energy through its just energy transition platform, QaJET, with support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

21 October 2026

Uzbekistan

Rubio focuses on trade routes and critical minerals in Central Asia

The US and five Central Asian governments backed closer transport and industrial cooperation at a C5+1 meeting in Samarkand. Rubio also held bilateral talks, while Uzbekistan signed the Artemis Accords.

19 October 2026

Business

Central Asia’s $5bn ‘Gas Ring’ plan aims to boost energy security

A proposed $5bn (€4.45bn) gas network could help five Central Asian countries share supplies and meet winter demand. The ‘Gas Ring’ would link new and existing pipelines, but funding and agreements between governments remain to be finalised.

19 October 2026

Azerbaijan

Middle East and Asian leaders gather in Baku despite disagreements

Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.

15 October 2026

Business

EIB eyes cross-border energy and transport projects in Central Asia

The European Investment Bank is seeking to expand cross-border investments in Central Asia, while requiring projects to meet environmental standards and offer benefits for both regional economies and European industry.

15 October 2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan seeks Belgium partnership to boost Middle Corridor trade

Kazakhstan is seeking closer cooperation with Belgium on the Middle Corridor, including a potential partnership between the Port of Antwerp-Bruges and the Caspian ports of Aktau and Kuryk, as King Philippe and Queen Mathilde make their first state visit to the country.

14 October 2026

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Kazakhstan’s first Open Asian Falconry Cup showcases ancient hunting heritage

Kazakhstan hosted its first Open Asian Falconry Cup on 9 and 10 October in Bozanbay, a village in the country's east, bringing together 176 falconers from 10 countries.

13 October 2026

Modern Nomads

Inside Kazakhstan’s rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO

In partnership with MDQ

Five rock-hewn mosques and associated sacred sites dating from the 12th to the 18th centuries make up Kazakhstan’s newest UNESCO World Heritage property. The complexes preserve centuries of Sufi tradition alongside much older beliefs.

9 October 2026

Business

German logistics group Rhenus plans 14 Middle Corridor terminals

Global logistics company Rhenus Group plans to build a new multimodal hub in the Kazakh city of Aktau and develop up to 14 terminals along the Middle Corridor. This network will link Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Türkiye, and connect the route to the company's infrastructure in Europe.

9 October 2026

Tech News

Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector

Kazakhstan wants artificial intelligence to become more than a digital tool: the country is seeking to make it a new engine of economic growth, from universities and factories to energy and infrastructure.

8 October 2026