Military Psychologists in Kazakhstan Say AI Chatbot Can Help in Hard Times

Kazakhstan’s military has turned to artificial intelligence to help stressed service members, unveiling the “AI-sulu” Telegram bot, a digital adviser available to those in need around the clock. The development comes as military leaders around the...

British Council Report Reveals Optimism, Cultural Pride Among Kazakhstan’s Youth

ASTANA — Young people in Kazakhstan remain optimistic about their future while holding fast to family values and cultural traditions, according to a Next Generation Kazakhstan report released by the British Council on Sept. 25. The British...

UN Tourism and Almaty put Kazakh women Centre Stage of tourism development

Source: UN Tourism Women’s empowerment is being placed at the heart of tourism development through a new collaboration between UN Tourism and the Almaty Tourism Bureau. Kazakh women have historically played a strong role in society, from Nomadic...

Qatar and Kazakhstan Envoys Discuss Cooperation on Afghanistan

Qatar and Kazakhstan envoys discussed political, security, and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan, stressing joint cooperation, regional coordination, and enhanced bilateral efforts to address crises and support stability. Faisal bin Abdullah...

UN Tourism, Almaty highlight Kazakh women in tourism

Women’s empowerment is being placed at the heart of tourism development through a new collaboration between UN Tourism and the Almaty Tourism Bureau. Kazakh women have historically played a strong role in society, from Nomadic times to the 21st...

Muslim World League Welcomes Trump’s Plan to End Gaza War 

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received on Tuesday at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh the credentials...

Tokayev warned of ethical risks of using AI in education

Astana. October 1. KazTAG – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stressed the importance of addressing risks when introducing artificial intelligence into the education system, reports Akorda. "First of all, we are talking about the...

Faith Leaders Unite in Kazakhstan for Dialogue and Peace

More than one hundred delegations from nearly 60 countries gathered in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on Sept. 17-18 to participate in the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. Marwan Gill, The President of the...

Over 1,500 Kazakh Students Choose South Korea as New Rankings Highlight Internationalization

Editor’s note: This article is published as part of a partnership agreement between The Astana Times and The Korea Times. A special series seeks to provide readers with in-depth insights into the opportunities, challenges, and trends linking our...

Season of Arabic culture coming to the heart of London

After a decade of bringing Middle Eastern musicians to London’s stages, producer Khaled Ziada is looking forward to unveiling one of his other skills: cooking. Next Sunday in the City of London, Ziada has organised an evening of storytelling with...

Kazakhstan, Italy to Deepen Strategic Partnership in Trade, Education and Peace Policy 

ALMATY – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held official talks with President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on Sept. 29 in Astana, highlighting the strong political, economic and cultural ties between the two countries and charting new areas for...

Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan decline to host 2027 CIS Games

17:17, 30 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA 17:17, 30 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Baktygul OSMONALIEVA Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have declined to host the 2027 Games of the Commonwealth of...

Experts warn rivalry narratives in Kazakh media harm regional integration.

Kazakh media outlets have reported that Uzbekistan’s President met with the US President during the UN session, while Kazakhstan’s diplomacy failed to secure such a meeting – and that this was allegedly one of the reasons behind a series of...

After New York, a Shake-Up in Astana: Tokayev Resets His Foreign Policy Team

At the end of last week, the most talked-about news in Kazakhstan was the latest reshuffle in the upper echelons of government. Just one day after returning from New York, where he participated in the UN General Assembly, President Kassym-Jomart...

Study abroad trends: Why Indian students are flocking to Middle East and Central Asia for higher education

Every year, more than 1.8 million Indian students pursue higher education abroad, traditionally favouring destinations such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, and Australia. These countries have long been considered...

National Day of Mourning: East Turkistan activists to protest Chinese occupation in Washington

Washington DC [US], September 30 (ANI): The East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM), a US-based non-profit advocacy group, is set to hold a demonstration on October 12 at Lafayette Park outside the White House, marking 76 years since the Chinese...

New York Film Academy Opens First Central Asian Campus in Kazakhstan

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) has opened its first campus in Central Asia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s creative industries. The official launch took place on September 27 in Kaskelen, a town located 20 kilometers from...

Kazakhstan Enacts AI Law, Parliament Weighs Opportunities and Risks

ASTANA – Kazakhstan adopted a law on artificial intelligence, followed by a Mazhilis (lower house of the Kazakh parliament) hearing to examine its opportunities and challenges. Photo credit: Shutterstock On Sept. 24, deputies of the Mazhilis...

Discovering culture and friendship in China's 'Snow Capital' Altay

By Huan Xiang, Han Liqun, Hu Renba (People's Daily) 15:30, September 30, 2025 An influencer poses for a picture at the Jiangjunshan International Ski Resort in Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in January 2025. (Photo/Zhang...

Dimash Qudaibergen’s Voice Beyond Horizon Project Concludes Filming in Astana

ASTANA – Filming of the international television project Voice Beyond Horizon, organized by Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen in partnership with China’s Hunan Broadcasting System, wrapped up on Sept. 29 with the final episode shot in Astana. Press...