efficient and climate resilient connectivity along the Aktobe-Karabutak-Ulgaisyn section of the M-32 Highway in the northwest of Kazakhstan The Project entails reconstruction and upgrade (from two- to four-lanes) a 234 kilometers (km) road section of the M-32 Highway through Karabutak to Ulgaysyn in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan The subject road section runs through the western part of Kazakhstan and forms a key segment of the Western Europe–Western China transport corridor It is one of the largest transportations routes traversing through Kazakhstan The Project will focus on improving the road conditions and implementing road safety measures and climate resilient standards The Project will also support the toll system of the road to enhance its self-sustainability It is among the pioneers in using an integrated Design Build and Maintain (DBM) contract model using an Output Performance- Based Road Contract (OPBRC) format This integrated contract model allows mobilizing private sector expertise to develop project design and long-term maintenance program up-front to suit specific project features therefore facilitating a lifecycle approach to road infrastructure planning It will also reduce the risk of cost overruns and implementation delays faced in the conventional input-based contract model The total Project cost is estimated at USD1,124 million The Project will be co-financed by AIIB and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Each Bank is expected to provide its sovereign backed loan of USD502 million respectively The remaining USD120 million of total project cost Applicable Policy and Categorization: The Project will be co-financed with the EBRD To support a harmonized approach to addressing environmental and social (ES) risks and impacts of the Project and as permitted under AIIB’s Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) the EBRD Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) and relevant Performance Requirements (PRs) are applicable for this Project in lieu of AIIB’s ESP The Bank has reviewed EBRD ESP and PRs and is satisfied that (i) the ESP and PRs are consistent with the Bank’s Articles of Agreement and materially consistent with the provisions of AIIB’s ESP including the relevant ES Standards (ESS) and the Environmental and Social Exclusion List (ESEL) and (ii) the monitoring procedures that are in place are appropriate for the Project The Project is categorized as Category A by the EBRD (equivalent to Category A as per AIIB’s ESP) due to the scale and magnitude of ES impacts of this Project that can be avoided or mitigated by adhering to relevant ESSs Environmental and Social Instruments: During project preparation the Borrower prepared and disclosed the following instruments: a) Draft Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA); b) Draft Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP); c) Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework (LARF); d) Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) and e) Labor Management Plan (LMP) as part of the ESMP The Contractors will prepare and implement site-specific Contractors’ ESMPs (CESMPs) with thematic ES management plans detailing the procedures and measures to prevent and manage the stated adverse impacts and risks Environment Aspects: The Project’s potential environmental risks and impacts primarily stem from the reconstruction and expansion of the existing M-32 highway The key environmental risks/impacts include habitat disturbance noise and vibration from construction activities and risks of pollution from construction waste While the Project does not traverse legally protected areas it may impact local biodiversity through habitat fragmentation No critical habitats for endangered species have been identified along the alignment a draft biodiversity management plan (BMP) has been prepared The proposed mitigation measures include designated wildlife crossings (if necessary) Additional environmental concerns arise from the quarrying and sourcing of sand as well as the transportation of significant volumes of these materials which could lead to increased dust emissions Certain sections of the Project are also characterized by high water tables posing potential risks of groundwater contamination and requiring careful drainage management measures such as optimized material sourcing and groundwater protection strategies may be incorporated Social and Gender Aspects: The proposed Project is expected to generate positive social benefits for the local population including improved travel conditions and road safety The social risks and potential impacts are associated with land acquisition and restrictions on land use during construction as well as community health and safety associated with potential labor influx The Project does not anticipate major livelihood impacts related to land acquisition The estimated number of project-affected people (PAPs) is 60 consisting of owners of private and state-owned land plots One of the sections under construction is considered an associated facility and the resettlement related legacy issues will be addressed in line with the LARF The Borrower will develop a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) once detailed designs are finalized The Project may require relocation of relevant utilities (power and telecom lines) Relevant mitigation measures are included in the ESIA/ESMP and will be cascaded to Contractors’ ESMPs The Project will assist the Borrower in amending bidding documents for civil works to require selected firms to develop and submit gender-sensitive Local Employment and Procurement Plans to improve female representation within their workforces Given the large influx of labor in the region Gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) cases may arise during the construction phase the Contractor(s) will develop and implement GBVH Action Plan(s) outlining specific measures to address and manage GBVH risks and impacts throughout the Project Labor and Working Conditions (LWC): The Project will involve typical construction-related OHS risks exposure to hazardous chemicals and materials risks associated with the operation of heavy machinery and road traffic hazards and safety due to the movement of construction vehicles and equipment which will be further integrated into the Contractors’ site-specific OHS Plan LWC risks/impacts related to sub-standard working practices will be managed through implementation of LMP Contractors’ LMP will include relevant procedures to be established and maintained to manage LWC risks and impacts during both construction and operation phases They will subsequently be disclosed on the Bank’s website 60 days prior to financing approval Project Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM): The SEP includes a detailed description of the Project-level GRM which will be available at national and district levels The mechanism allows grievances to be submitted through multiple channels or through the websites of QAJ and the respective local governments (Akimats) will be forwarded to the PIU for further processing The Worker GRM will also be established and communicated to all project workers through written and verbal communication The information of established GRMs and the Independent Project Accountability Mechanism (IPAM) of EBRD will be timely disclosed to the local communities in an appropriate manner The Borrower will be responsible for coordination and monitoring of the Project in compliance with the EBRD’s ESP and PRs The Borrower will submit semi-annual monitoring reports based on the agreed format to EBRD and AIIB EBRD will oversee the Project’s supervision in accordance with EBRD’s applicable policies and procedures and AIIB ES specialists will join EBRD to conduct field monitoring and supervision Further details will be discussed and agreed upon during the appraisal process awei@aiib.org dikhanbS@ebrd.com raikhan.sagindikova@qaj.kz qajchief.engineer@gmail.com Sie haben erfolgreich Ihre Einwilligung in die Nutzung von Transfermarkt mit 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Photo: IC A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines from Baku to Grozny crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau ... 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Aktobe won 4–1 over Kaisar Kyzylorda on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are Aktobe 13 win(s) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Aktobe and Kaisar Kyzylorda on Sun 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT?Aktobe won 4–1 over Kaisar Kyzylorda on Sun 06 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Aktobe is playing home against Kaisar Kyzylorda on Sun 24 January 2025 – A specialized training session for veterinary paramedics on biological material sampling was conducted today as part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) project "Pandemic Preparedness and Response through the One Health Approach in Central Asia." The practical segment of the training took place at a local slaughterhouse This initiative aims to enhance the professional skills of veterinary specialists from local executive bodies in Aktobe Oblast ensuring the sustainability of epidemiological surveillance for high-risk diseases such as anthrax and laboratory processing of biological samples the training seeks to strengthen disease prevention and control measures in the region Key Objectives and Components of the Training: This comprehensive approach not only provides participants with theoretical knowledge but also reinforces practical skills ensuring they are better prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to epidemiological challenges The training is expected to significantly improve the professional competencies of participants in biological sampling and diagnostics of zoonoses It also aims to strengthen Kazakhstan's regional zoonotic disease surveillance system similar training sessions were successfully conducted in North Kazakhstan and Kostanay Oblasts One of the most important outcomes is the establishment of a reserve of well-trained personnel capable of responding promptly to outbreaks thereby reducing the risks of disease spread through improved sampling and diagnostic practices FAO’s continued efforts under this project reflect a strong commitment to pandemic preparedness and response contributing to the protection of animal and human health through the One Health approach live_help Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene According to the press service of the Aktobe Region Police Department both the department chief and the city prosecutor were present and personally led negotiations with the suspect Authorities revealed that the suspect was previously acquainted with the hostage the man made no demands during the standoff law enforcement decided to storm the house The operation resulted in the successful arrest of the suspect and the rescue of the hostage Tragically, the woman’s elderly parents were discovered in the cellar during the inspection of the house. Both had sustained stab wounds. The 67-year-old mother succumbed to her injuries while en route to the hospital, and the 75-year-old stepfather died during emergency surgery. The rescued hostage also sustained serious injuries, including slash wounds to her head and hands. She remains hospitalized in critical condition and is receiving both medical and psychological care. A criminal case has been opened in connection with the incident. The suspect is currently being held in a temporary detention center as investigations continue. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the attacker’s motives, leaving the community in shock as they mourn the loss of two lives and hope for the recovery of the injured woman. The current head to head record for the teams are FC Turan 1 win(s) FC Turan is playing home against Aktobe on Sat have signed a cooperation agreement for natural gas exploration in the Aktobe region in western Kazakhstan subsidiary will in the initial phase reprocess seismic data for the target area which is near the already proven Urikhtau and Zhanazhol fields Kazakhstan’s national gas company said in a statement “The respective parties view the signed agreement as a potential starting point for more extensive collaboration” The exploration campaign is also supported by Samruk-Kazyna JSC and the Central Asian country’s Energy Ministry QazaqGas chair Sanzhar Zharkeshov said in the statement “Further geological exploration and development of a potential gas condensate or oil and gas condensate field at the Zhalibek site is expected to enhance the commercial gas resource base and drive economic growth in the country” Zharkeshov added the agreement for gas exploration with the United States oil and gas giant signals an increasing attractiveness of Kazakhstan to international gas players “Our strategic partnership with Kazakhstan has spanned more than three decades and this agreement creates new opportunities for potentially advancing Kazakhstan's energy sector” Chevron managing director for Eurasia Derek Magness commented “Chevron recognizes the importance of gas development and related potential opportunities within Kazakhstan's gas industry" In 2022 Chevron Munaigas and QazaqGaz inked a memorandum of understanding for collaboration in hydrocarbon exploration and production Last year Kazakhstan produced 30.8 billion cubic meters (1.1 trillion cubic feet) of gas while its gas consumption stood at 21.4 Bcm (755.7 Bcf) according to the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy Chevron is the first multinational to enter Kazakhstan California-based integrated energy company Currently it holds a 50 percent stake in the Tengizchevroil joint venture which develops the Tengiz field and the nearby Korolev field Chevron estimates 25.5 billion barrels of oil in place in Tengiz and 1.6 billion barrels in Korolev Chevron pegs recoverable oil from the two at 7.1 billion to 10.9 billion barrels Tengizchevroil contributed 358,000 oil-equivalent barrels per day to Chevron’s net production last year according to the company’s supplemental report to its annual report for 2023 Chevron also owns an 18 percent interest in the Karachaganak gas condensate field Chevron holds a 15 percent stake in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium which operates a 1,505-kilometer (935.2 miles) conduit that carries petroleum from Tengiz and Karachaganak for export overseas Chevron also owns the Atyrau Polyethylene Pipe Plant the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) conducted a specialized training in Aktobe for veterinary paramedics on biological material sampling This initiative was organized as part of the FAO project "Pandemic Preparedness and Response through the One Health Approach in Central Asia." The training aimed to enhance the professional skills of veterinary specialists from local executive bodies in the Aktobe region Its primary objective was to strengthen the sustainability of epidemiological surveillance for high-risk diseases such as anthrax By improving the procedures for sample collection the program seeks to bolster disease monitoring and response capabilities Key components of the training included theoretical instruction and the development of essential professional competencies Participants were introduced to national and international standards for sample collection best practices for preserving sample integrity The practical segment focused on live and slaughtered animal sampling techniques and guidance on safe sample transport to laboratories trainees were equipped with the necessary skills to handle high-risk samples further enhancing their ability to prevent and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks effectively This integrated approach not only provided participants with critical theoretical knowledge but also reinforced their skills through practical application significantly improving their preparedness for epidemiological challenges The training is expected to yield tangible results including the advancement of participants’ expertise in biological sampling and the reinforcement of Kazakhstan’s zoonotic disease diagnostic system similar training sessions have already been successfully conducted in North Kazakhstan and Kostanay regions A key outcome of the initiative will be the establishment of a skilled workforce capable of responding swiftly to infectious disease outbreaks thereby mitigating risks and improving sample quality for more accurate diagnostics In preparation for potential floods next spring Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation is gradually releasing water from reservoirs in the country’s northern and eastern regions to ensure they can receive snowmelt water in case of flooding the Karatomar reservoir releases 50 cubic meters of water per second the Kargalinsky reservoir discharges 15 cubic meters of water per second and 107 million cubic meters of water were released from the Aktobe reservoir from August 23 to October 1 three cubic meters of water per second are released from the Kirov reservoir 13 cubic meters per second from the Bitik reservoir six cubic meters from the Dunguluk reservoir and five cubic meters from the Pyatimar reservoir reservoirs in dry southern regions of Kazakhstan keep accumulating water for next year’s growing season Deputy Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Nurlan Aldamzharov commented that the country’s reservoirs accumulated 75 billion cubic meters of water this past spring 15 billion cubic meters more than last year More than 12 billion cubic meters of that water was flood water In the spring of 2024, Kazakhstan’s western and northern regions suffered from unprecedented floods caused by the rapid snowmelt The floods destroyed thousands of homes and forced almost 100,000 people to evacuate from flood zones AIFC-Registered Company to Develop a Copper Deposit in Western Kazakhstan, DKnews.kz reports A strategic partnership has been formed between the Akimat of Aktobe Region a company registered at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) The agreement was reached during a working visit to the People’s Republic of China by regional Akim Askhat Shakharov The aim of the trip was to hold a series of meetings with Chinese investors interested in implementing industrial projects in western Kazakhstan The Aktobe region has traditionally been one of Kazakhstan’s industrial hubs encompassing the extraction and processing of mineral resources The region also offers extensive opportunities for joint projects with foreign investors in the fields of industrial manufacturing Acting in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the PRC the Astana International Financial Centre initiated and facilitated the investment dialogue The visit resulted in agreements on several key projects across Aktobe Region Among the outcomes was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the regional Akimat This agreement outlines a shared commitment to develop copper deposit in Aktobe Region Should this project be implemented in the future with participation from both a Chinese investor and a Kazakhstani company it will significantly contribute to enhancing the industrial potential of Aktobe Region and increasing the volume of industrial output.  DKNews International News Agency is registered with the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Military helicopters evacuated people in distress and rescuers even used rubber dinghies to ferry camels to safety in the Shalkar district of the Aktobe region Flooding caused widespread disruption after a river overflowed in the city of Aktobe which has more than half a million residents Aktobe’s airport was forced to stop operations the flooding has damaged hundreds of buildings Video on social media showed people wading through water in the city streets and water sloshing across the floor of a bus filled with passengers Aerial images showed some buildings completely surrounded by floodwaters in more isolated areas Fifty schools were prepared as temporary evacuation points in the city of Aktobe and rescue teams include volunteers, police officers and military personnel, regional emergency officials said on Instagram. wind speeds of 24 meters per second were recorded with the storm felling dozens of trees and tearing roofs from buildings “[There] was a very strong dust-storm and then a downpour with a thunderstorm this is an extremely rare phenomenon,” Almaty resident Arai Batkalova told the Times of Central Asia “People were filming videos en masse and posting them on social media.” strong winds damaged eleven schools and eight kindergartens and near-hurricane-force winds tore the roofs off at least fifteen residential buildings Local residents reported dozens of fallen trees Emergency public-safety regimes were imposed in Bishkek and the Chui region and 24 local residents (including two children) were admitted to medical centers according to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Emergency Situations Four people were hospitalized with fractures and head injuries “In order to study dangerous areas on the ground and determine the consequences mobile groups of civil defense services were organized It was ordered to involve all available utilities and special equipment as soon as possible,” rescuers noted Kyrgyz authorities are still calculating the damage from the storm Utility workers spent all night repairing the storm’s aftermath: clearing roads “On the line of the municipal enterprise [by] morning [workers repaired] eight cases of broken power lines as well as other consequences of the bad weather the breaks [of power lines] will be repaired throughout the city,” Bishkek City Hall promised According to the Kyrgyz hydrometeorological center strong winds were also observed in the south of the country in the Osh region where wind speeds reached 15 meters per second Strong winds were also recorded in Uzbekistan’s capital where its speed reached 17 meters per second Authorities also reported fallen trees and roofs torn from buildings As part of his working trip to Aktobe region Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov familiarised himself with the production capacities of a number of industrial enterprises on the example of which he checked the effectiveness of measures to support domestic business and the progress of implementation of the tasks set by the Head of State in his Address attention was paid to the manufacturing industry transport and logistics industry and agro-industrial complex Head of the Government familiarised himself with the production facilities of Aktobe Rail and Beam Plant The enterprise produces up to 430 thousand tonnes of products per year: these are railway rails The plant uses an innovative technology for heat-strengthening of rails The manufactured products are used in the construction of railway tracks in the country Here was also reported on the development of industry in Aktobe region and the implementation of investment projects the volume of industry in the region for 8 months of this year increased by 6.9% to 1.7 trillion tenge; manufacturing industry grew by 15% to 699.2 billion tenge The regional pool now includes 65 investment projects worth 3.9 trillion tenge in such industries as mining and metallurgy The launch of these projects will provide jobs Their launch will provide jobs for more than 15 thousand people Olzhas Bektenov noted that support for domestic enterprises is a priority task of the Government but at the same time we need results in the form of quality and affordable goods that affect import substitution During a visit to Aktobe Ferroalloy Plant Prime Minister inspected the production process The plant with a design capacity of more than 740 thousand tonnes of products per year has a slag processing shop ferrosilicon and other alloys are used in the production of extra strong steel the capacity of smelting furnaces has been increased from 300,000 to 700,000 tonnes Olzhas Bektenov stressed the importance of introducing innovative technologies which will not only improve the quality of high-end products but also address industrial safety and environmental issues On the instructions of the Head of State the domestic business is provided with the necessary support the growth of production volumes of giant enterprises gives impetus to the development of related industries further improving the quality of life of people During the visit to the production sites of LLP "Akvatoriya-Aktobe" attention was paid to the measures on qualitative renewal of the sphere of housing and communal services energy and water supply metering systems are manufactured The enterprise was given state support in the form of a soft loan through the Entrepreneurship Development Fund ‘Damu’ Olzhas Bektenov outlined the need to further expand the range of goods produced with a focus on the needs of the market It was noted that the Head of State instructed to solve priority infrastructure problems such domestic enterprises are especially important for the implementation of the Programme of Modernisation of Communal Infrastructure for 2025-2030 The trade and logistics centre of Dina Market LLP was also visited in Aktobe The enterprise was supported by the government in the form of subsidising the loan rate for over 1 billion tenge This is the first class A sales warehouse in the west of the country The facility has its own railway line used for loading and unloading of goods The logistics centre has a capacity of 70,000 tonnes of cargo During the inspection of the TLC site the Head of the Government focused on further development of the logistics potential of the region taking into account the growing demand It was noted that road transportations in the direction of China demonstrate annual growth of more than 2 times container transportations have grown from 1 thousand TEU (twenty-foot equivalent) in 2011 to 1 million TEU in 2023 "The Head of State in his Address to the people of Kazakhstan outlined a strategic priority for the development of the transport and logistics sector We have realised ourselves as a transport hub in the centre of Eurasia which provides flows in the directions "East-West" and "North-South" we need to ensure cargo processing on our territory Appropriate terminal facilities should be created for this purpose We need to intensify the expansion of existing trade and logistics complexes and launch new ones," Olzhas Bektenov stressed In Aktobe region Prime Minister familiarised himself with the development of agro-industrial complex of the region on the example of "Ais-plus" LLP The enterprise has its own raw material base in the form of a dairy farm Annually it produces over 40 thousand tonnes of dairy products which are in demand in the region and beyond More than 400 people work at the production informed about plans to expand the farm by 1.6 thousand heads to increase the volume of own raw materials the businessman plans to take advantage of state support in the form of a favourable loan "The transition to full self-sufficiency in domestic dairy products is the order of the President For its realisation we have everything we need: raw materials The government actively supports and stimulates the launch of dairy farms Such projects should solve two key issues at once - to provide the country with high-quality and inexpensive domestic products and to create year-round jobs for residents of rural areas," Prime Minister said Stay updated about the events of the Prime minister and the Government of Kazakhstan - subscribe to the official Telegram channel The game between the current champion of the country FC “Kairat” from Almaty and the winner of the 2024 Kazakhstan Cup FC “Aktobe” will be held on February 22 2025 at the stadium “Astana Arena” Astana Media applications for accreditation are accepted in the form of a letter indicating the firstname It is also necessary to indicate the positions (journalist radio) of each media representative at the match Applications will be accepted until February 20 Letters should be sent to the press office by e-mail - press@kff.kz If you have any additional questions, please contact us by e-mail press@kff.kz, as well as on WhatsApp: +7 778 281 81 26 (Seil Kozhatay), +7 776 123 8589 (Erden Zhalgasov). 16:00 FC Aktobe pre-match training session (first 15 minutes open to media) 17:15 Press conference with the key player and head coach of FC “Aktobe” 18:15 Press conference with the key player and head coach of FC “Kairat” 15:00 Kick-off “Kairat” - “Aktobe” 17:30-17:45 Press conference with the head coach of the club that took 2nd place* 18:00-18:15 Press conference with the head coach of the winner club* *In case of penalty shootout, changes in the media plan are possible LNGCanadian player contracted to build first ever LNG plant in KazakhstanCondor Energies initially will supply LNG to fuel converted rail locomotives in the hydrocarbon-rich Central Asian nation We publish a digest of the most interesting events that will start selling tickets Larger image Whether you're looking for the latest space exploration (Try us out for a month before you pay anything.) All News FIDE News Chess News Top Top Federations Main Page / Search Tournaments Titles Transfers Calculators Download FIDE Circuit Women's Events '24-'25 Open Cycle 2025-2026 Women’s Cycle 2025-2026 Women’s Cycle 2023-2025 All Tournaments Main Events About FIDE Handbook Documents Financial Reports Officials Commissions & Committees Federations Affiliated Organizations Affiliated Members Honourable Dignitaries Chart The Kazakhstan Chess Federation invites you to participate in the International Chess Tournament Aktobe Open 2024 dedicated to the memory of Vladimir Dvorkovich a renowned arbiter and prominent figure in the chess world The tournament is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan The general partner is Freedom Holding Corp while Aktobe Copper Company acts as a partner of the competition Dates: from May 24 (day of arrival) to June 3 (day of departure) The Aktobe Open will be held in two sections: and WFM ranked 2400 and above (men) and 2200 and above (women) as of May 1 The organizing committee provides support only for invited athletes with a rating above 2600 as of May 1 2024 (the list of invited participants is formed by the Kazakhstan Chess Federation) Open Tournament is for players rated 1800 – 2399 as of May 1 Both events are 9-round Swiss tournaments with classical time control (90 minutes + 30 seconds increment) The guaranteed prize fund for the Masters Tournament is 45,000,000 KZT (approximately $100,000) with 9,000,000 KZT (approximately $20,000) going to a winner Special prizes will be awarded to the three best women and three best Kazakhstani players The guaranteed prize fund for the Open Tournament is 4,550,000 KZT Special prizes will be awarded to the best women Applications for participation in tournaments are submitted on the website of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation: kazchess.kz/pay Regulations for Aktobe Open – Vladimir Dvorkovich Memorial (pdf) © 2025 FIDE International Chess Federation stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any way or by any means (including photocopying recording or storing it in any medium by electronic means) without the written permission of FIDE International Chess Federation Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov as part of a working trip to Aktobe region checked the implementation of the President's message "Fair Kazakhstan: law and order on the example of a number of facilities in the village of Badamsha the head of the Government familiarised himself with the solution of infrastructure problems in the energy sector and improving the quality of education During a visit to the wind power plant of the Italian energy company ENI Prime Minister was informed about the functioning of wind power plants "Badamsha" 69 billion tenge of private investments have been invested in the implementation of these projects At the moment the turbines of "Badamsha-2" are the largest in Kazakhstan Annual electricity generation under the project is about 195 GWh which is equivalent to the energy consumption of about 37 thousand households and allows to reduce CO2 emissions by 172 thousand tonnes per year the Head of the Government was informed about the progress of the joint project with JSC NC KazMunayGas - hybrid power plant in Zhanaozen During the inspection of Arm Wind production facilities Prime Minister noted the importance of combining economic stability with environmental sustainability and stressed the need for further development of energy infrastructure with a focus on decarbonisation and zero emissions Aktobe Oblast consumes an average of 947 MW of power of which 496 MW (52%) is generated by local sources it is planned that by 2028 the volume of electricity consumption in Aktobe region will be 1,270 MW "Wind and solar power plants are an important part of the overall effort to increase the share of “green” energy in Kazakhstan today they provide 6% of the total electricity in the country about 70% of the country's energy sector depends on coal-fired power plants the high level of wear and tear of CHPPs in the country and the growing volume of needs leads to energy dependence We see this on the example of Aktobe Oblast which purchases electricity from the northern regions of Kazakhstan and Russia our country needs an alternative source of constant energy," Olzhas Bektenov emphasised on 6 October a national referendum on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan will be held the development of nuclear energy will provide the country with a stable and environmentally friendly energy supply As part of the execution of the President's instructions in Kazakhstan modernised about 1 thousand schools in small towns and villages purchased more than 1.5 thousand subject classrooms "Quality education should be available to all residents regardless of where they live To reduce the gap in the quality of education between urban and rural areas is one of the main priorities of the Government And in this direction we fully support active business interested in the social welfare and development of our citizens especially in the villages," Olzhas Bektenov emphasised In Badamsha village Prime Minister inspected the results of modernisation of secondary school № 2 was one of the first in the region to enter the republican project "Development of the potential of reference schools in rural areas" assembly and sports halls have been equipped Prime Minister got acquainted with the new elements of the educational process which became available at the school after modernisation Schoolchildren presented their projects in the field of biodiversity protection and conservation analysis and study of plant properties that can be used in medicine В селе Бадамша Премьер-Министр осмотрел результаты модернизации средней школы №2 одним из первых в регионе вошло в республиканский проект «Развитие потенциала опорных школ в сельской местности» Премьер-Министр ознакомился с новыми элементами образовательного процесса которые стали доступны в школе после модернизации Школьники представили свои проекты в области защиты и сохранения биоразнообразия director of the Fund for Sustainable Development of Education said the programme aims to open one reference school in each of Kazakhstan's 169 district centres and 27 single-industry towns In Aktobe region today 12 support schools have been created each of which is assigned to 3 small schools In just 3 years of the project implementation 135 rural schools in the country have been upgraded and 5,000 teachers have participated in the professional development programme Leading teachers of the NISH monitor the quality of education conduct an intensive training programme for rural teachers and provide them with methodological support Архив 2024 - the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos a celebration in honor of the Donskoy Icon of the Mother of God Metropolitan Alexander of Astana and Kazakhstan celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Nikolsky Cathedral in the city of Aktobe The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan was assisted by: Bishop Ignatius of Aktobe and Kyzylorda Vicar of the Astana Diocese Bishop Claudian of Taldykorgan; Rector of the Almaty Church in Honor of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" Archpriest Evgeny Vorobyov Acting Dean of the Aktobe church district Hieromonk Cyprian (Dakhno) rector of the Church of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Grand Duke Vladimir in the city of Aktobe Archpriest Dmitry Soloviev head of the personal secretariat of the Metropolitan Hieromonk Prokhor (Endovitsky) clergy of the Aktobe diocese; head of the protocol service of the Metropolitan Protodeacon Roman Golovin secretary of the Aktobe diocese Boris Fateyev the following were delivered to the main church of the Aktobe diocese for prayerful worship and spiritual strengthening of the faithful: an exact copy of the miraculous icon of the Mother of God “Healer” reliquaries with great relics of Orthodoxy – part of the robe of the Queen of Heaven and a stone from the tomb of the Most Holy Theotokos The liturgical chants were performed by the choir of the Nikolsky Cathedral under the direction of S The sermon on the communion verse was delivered by Archpriest Dmitry Soloviev The Liturgy ended with the glorification of the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God after which the Metropolitan congratulated the hierarchs clergy and laity on Sunday – a small Easter and delivered a word of instruction the diocesan clergy will perform prayers with an akathist to the Queen of Heaven a meeting was held between the Head of the Orthodox Church of Kazakhstan and the head of the Department of Religious Affairs of the Aktobe Region A.Zh during which issues of interaction between the Aktobe Diocese and the secular authorities of the region were discussed “We know that eternal life is achieved through love for God and love for one’s neighbor but the Lord Himself revealed to us another great truth: divine food leads a person to the Kingdom of Heaven – the holy life-giving Mysteries of Christ – the most pure Body and Blood of our Savior Participation in the sacrament of Communion is a source of virtue and an effective means of deliverance from sin The Lord Jesus Christ warns us: “unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood to perceive that consolation and help from the Lord which are given to a believer by the correct observance of the fast Personal spiritual experience cannot be replaced by any efforts of the mind tension of the will or attention of the senses neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him” (1 Cor “Taste and see that the Lord is good!” (Psalm 39:9) – with the words of the Psalmist David the Church of Christ calls us to join in the real genuine spiritual life.” From the sermon of Metropolitan Alexander Лента Новостей Епархии Казахстанского Митрополичего округа Traditional Kazakh clothes are staged at the tourism reception golden and gemstones by Kazakh Jewelry artist With the aim to find solutions to increase resilience against droughts and examine collaborations with both China and .. Kazakhstan is one of the most active post-Soviet states in building roads. Over the past decade, KZT4 trillion ($8.55 billion) has been spent on highway construction in the country, yet in a world ranking of road quality Kazakhstan stands 93rd out of 141 countries there are plans to roll out a toll system on another 2,400 kilometers of federal roads Aktobe–Russian border (toward the city of Orenburg) According to the national company in charge of federal and international roads in Kazakhstan the toll system will be introduced only after repair work is completed and the roads fully comply with regulatory requirements attention is being paid to transit routes when introducing tolls This is especially relevant in the context of the government’s plans to develop freight transit through Kazakhstan and make the country a regional transport and logistics hub tolls are expected to become a significant contributor to the country’s budget there are 17 toll road sections with a total length of more than 3,200 kilometers help finance the maintenance of federal roads KZT60 billion ($130 million) is required annually to maintain the country’s roads road maintenance is financed by taxes allocated for transport but this is not enough in Kazakhstan – it is one of the largest countries in the world meaning its road infrastructure remains underutilized road maintenance in the country was financed from the state budget the toll system will be gradually introduced on 11,000 kilometers of road by 2029 as reconstruction work is completed which aims to support year-round maintenance should reduce the burden on the budget and eventually lead to self-sufficiency within the highway industry car owners resent the introduction of tolls on federal highways including a transparent approach to collecting tolls with flexible terms that are agreed by market participants the international practice of discounts on travel on highways at different times of the day or on weekdays and weekends for different types of vehicles could be applied These measures would be welcomed by both motorists and freight carriers This could also significantly relieve congestion at payment collection points Building modern highways means not only significantly cutting down travel time, but also improving safety. According to statistics almost ten times fewer accidents occur on toll roads versus free ones and there are 20 times fewer injuries or fatalities Kazakhstan’s statistics agency reports that the number of traffic accidents on the country’s roads decreased from an average of 23,359 to 15,886 from 2013-23 (excluding 2020 and 2021 when road restrictions were in place due to the pandemic quarantine) Developing the country’s network of roads will help people travel between populated areas faster and contribute to the development of regions and whole sectors of the economy the government is betting on roads as the most widespread and popular means for transporting passengers and freight (in particular A high-quality road infrastructure would go a long way towards attracting new freight flows providing the shortest east-west and north-south land routes and becoming a significant source of income for the country Anti-government protests in Kazakhstan reached a new peak of intensity on January 5 as demonstrators clashed for hours with riot police and National Guard troops in the country’s largest city Furious confrontations between protestors and the police were replicated in several other cities across the country As the unrest escalated throughout the day authorities pulled the plug on the internet in effect cutting the country off from the outside world Almost all local TV stations ceased broadcasting In a brief address to the national delivered on a state television station President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pinned the turbulence that began over the weekend on what he described as “financially motivated conspirators.” He vowed that the response of the government would be firm and said he had taken control of the powerful Security Committee which had been chaired by the former strongman “As head of state … I intend to act as robustly as possible,” Tokayev said It is my constitutional duty to be with the people.” He later appealed to allies in the Collective Security Treaty Organization, a Russia-led security bloc, to send military assistance, which he said was needed "to help Kazakhstan overcome this terrorist threat."  Some of the dramatic events of the day played out in the commercial capital Large crowds were intercepted by police formations in the morning as they moved into central areas of the city but they managed swiftly to break through the lines Correspondents for local media reported seeing several police cars that had been set alight.  attention turned to the city hall building on Republic Square A large group of demonstrators numbering in the thousands barged with force through police and National Guard lines to make their way into the premises Black smoke billowed out of various parts of the building shortly thereafter KazTag news agency reported that around 20 National Guard troops were assaulted around the city hall building and that up to five of them were in serious condition “The National Guardsmen are trying to evacuate their wounded on their own since there are no ambulances around,” the outlet reported After the clashes around the city hall attenuated crowds began moving in the direction of the president’s Almaty residence In another part of the city, the headquarters of the ruling party, Nur Otan, were set alight, according to a reporter with RFE/RL’s Kazakh service The correspondent said no fire fighters or police officers were present at that site Rallies have also been taking place in other regions of the country which has like Almaty and the surrounding Almaty region been placed under a state of emergency until January 19 In Aktobe, a city near Russia’s border, some 1,700 kilometers northwest of Almaty, around 1,000 people had reportedly assembled around the regional administration headquarters and appeared poised to seize the building News website Orda.kz reported that police in the city were refraining from impeding protestors "Police in Aktobe have said that they are with the people and will not raise their hand against them," the website reported In yet another part of the country, in the city of Taraz, which is around 400 kilometers west of Almaty, regional governor Berdibek Saparbayev relayed news of substantial unrest. At least 10 police cars were set alight and mobs attacked the regional administration building and a local bank, Saparbayev was cited as saying by privately owned TV station KTK hundreds of young people have fallen under the influence of some group I urge everybody to resist provocation and to restore calm,” Saparbayev said Anti-government sentiments are spreading into important economic concerns as well A group of workers at the giant Tengiz oil field in the west have reportedly held pickets and are refusing to go to work "Negotiations are underway with the demonstrators Health officials in Almaty said 190 people were being treated at the city’s hospitals for injuries sustained during the night’s unrest Four of the seven people in intensive care are police officers In a desperate scramble to contain mounting tempers President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev began the day by accepting the resignation of the Cabinet This indicated a more conciliatory line from the one that Tokayev was adopting on January 4 when he warned of consequences for troublemakers “Do not succumb to provocations from within and outside the country,” he said. “Exhortations to attack civilian and military facilities are absolutely unlawful The string of rallies that has torn through Kazakhstan since January 2 began in the western oil town of Zhanaozen and were ostensibly triggered by anger over a sudden spike in the price of car fuel Similar impromptu gatherings then quickly spread to nearby villages in the Mangystau region and then in multiple other locations in the west rallies of varying size were occurring in dozens of villages While the fuel price rises were the initial trigger for the unrest, protests have evolved into a generalized surge of long-contained anger at perceived misrule and corruption. Pledges by the government to restore fuel subsidies have had no effect in containing the escalation of rallies Updated with details about internet disconnection and statements from president Sign up for Eurasianet's free weekly newsletter. Support Eurasianet: Help keep our journalism open to all An hour and a half flight to the west of the capital Astana brings you to the Aktobe oblast (region) of Kazakhstan – where you will find yourself at the intersection of air not to mention the world’s second largest deposits of chrome construction and manufacturing are all important drivers of the local economy the region shows potential for economic impact at the national level “The region has every chance of becoming an engine of national economic development and playing a key role in achieving regional balance,” said Ato Brown at a meeting recently with Berdybek Saparbayev the Governor mentioned nationwide projects that are of significant benefit to the people of Aktobe region in the areas of health The World Bank is also providing support to the local administration in developing a “Strategy and Action Plan” for Aktobe that focuses on enhancing public services and economic diversification Ato Brown also attended the annual “Aktobe Invest Forum” which is an important avenue for promoting new investment opportunities among potential local and foreign investors Investment preferences – including exemption from customs duties state grants and industrial privileges – create very attractive conditions for direct investment Ato Brown highlighted the need for continued Doing Business reforms that with a steady population growth of 1.3% the Aktobe region has a very young workforce: 60% of which is under 35 years education and skills development are paramount for the region In 2013, under the World Bank-supported Technical and Vocational Education Project four colleges from Aktobe region participated in a grant program focused on institutional development Grants in the amount of US$ 380,000 each helped to conduct in-country and abroad teacher training upgrade or purchase new laboratory equipment and attract technical assistance in modular programs development This institutional development also allowed for a change in the work model with the private sector: from donation to mutually beneficial partnership some 260 graduates go directly to local partners such as factories and plants the Aktobe College of Construction and Business was selected to become a Resource Center of excellence and to share its experiences with other colleges in the region the college provided qualification improvement for many adults who decided to change profession a visitor can easily sense the vibrant pace of development the region can increasingly become a center for interregional cooperation and a source of highly-skilled workers for the country at large STAY CURRENT WITH OUR LATEST DATA & INSIGHTS You have clicked on a link to a page that is not part of the beta version of the new worldbank.org we’d love to get your feedback on your experience while you were here Will you take two minutes to complete a brief survey that will help us to improve our website Thank you for agreeing to provide feedback on the new version of worldbank.org; your response will help us to improve our website Thank you for participating in this survey Your feedback is very helpful to us as we work to improve the site functionality on worldbank.org The new platform will automate passenger check-in and boarding processes at the airport Aktobe International Airport (AKX) in Kazakhstan will deploy TAV Technologies’ common-use passenger processing system (CUPPS) CUPPS is a scalable platform which has been designed to serve various workstations to provide multi-airport TAV Technologies stated that its technology would automate passenger processes such as check-in and boarding with industry-standard technologies The firm added that its platform would allow airport management and ground handlers to access and process passenger applications from the same platform TAV’s CUPPS allows usage of the same equipment irrespective of the airline with its IATA-certified system incorporating biometric integration capabilities The platform offers advanced monitoring and management capabilities allowing operators to monitor real-time status and manage all the workstations from one location Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Aktobe International Airport Management Board chairman Dastan Maliyev said: “CUPPS is a highly customisable solution to reveal the critical passenger flow data at all passenger transaction points “The system strengthened our digital infrastructure to offer better services for passengers and elevate operational quality.” with the implementation of the new platform the airport is expected to cut its overall environmental footprint by reducing energy usage The airport is also said to benefit from the web-based interface of CUPPS TAV Technologies general manager Kerem Öztürk said: “We feel enthusiastic about demonstrating our technology expertise to a wider audience within new airports around the globe “Our appetite for innovation encourages us to offer solutions to new customers We are proud to partner with Aktobe International Airport to provide our state-of-the-art technology.” Nominations are now open for the prestigious Airport Technology Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Did you find any incorrect or incomplete information? Please, let us know The calendar for the 2024 Kazakhstan Cup was unveiled: the competition willstart on August 22 with the 11 clubs partecipants splitted in two Groups The first two of each group advance to semifinals will play the current champion Arlan Kokshetau The Group B in Karaganda will feature Continental Cup champion Nomad Astana The complete fixture is available here It's the first trophy for the club.Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the tournament was postponed from traditional date in August to January/February and was played in Pavlodar Best goalkeeper - Nikita Boyarkin (Saryarka)Best defender - Dmitry Stulov (HC Torpedo)Best forward - Alexander Borisevich (Saryarka)Best young player - Ivan Zinchenko (HK Aktobe) HK Aktobe participates in season 2024-2025: Kazakhstan Cup, Kazakhstan Vyschaya Liga, Kazakhstan U20 Luleå wins their second title in Sweden, 29 years after the first one. 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