Week in Brief: 10 key developments shaping Kazakhstan this week
This week in Astana and beyond, Kazinform News Agency presents a roundup of the top headlines that shaped the past seven days in Kazakhstan.
1. President Tokayev meets with Amir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
President Tokayev and Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed strengthening cooperation in banking, telecommunication, energy, agriculture and health spheres.
2. France ready to support Kazakhstan in NPP construction
France expressed readiness to support Kazakhstan in the nuclear power plant construction. EDF was included in the shortlist of promising suppliers of nuclear technologies to Kazakhstan, along with Russia’s Rosatom, Korean KHNP and China’s CNNC.
3. President Tokayev meets Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had a meeting with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. In his words, over this period the countries have built trust-based political dialogue, created a solid legal framework and implemented a number of investment projects.
4. Cooperation with UNICEF discussed at Kazakh Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the Steering Committee on Coordinating the Development of the Cooperation Program between the Government of Kazakhstan and the UNICEF for 2026-2030.
5. UN General Assembly approves three resolutions proposed by Kazakhstan
The United Nations General Assembly approved three resolutions initiated by Kazakhstan, aimed at strengthening global security, disarmament, and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
6. Betashar, Kazakh traditional wedding ritual, included to the UNESCO Representative List
The Betashar, the Kazakh traditional wedding ritual, was included to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Betashar ritual symbolizes the opening of a new stage in her life.
7. Disinformation, AI, and the Media - Insights from Media Forum 2024
The 2024 Media Forum examined the impact of disinformation and artificial intelligence on society, information manipulation and AI's opportunities and risks for journalists.
8. Rare footage of Akhmet Zhubanov and Kurmangazy Orchestra Revealed
The Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan has released unique and rare footage of Akhmet Zhubanov and the Kurmangazy Orchestra performing Kurmangazy's renowned kyui, "Saryarka".
9. Kazakh biology teacher produces one of Nicki Minaj’s tracks
A biology teacher at the Abai specialized school in Abai region Yerkanat Sadukhanov has produced one of the tracks for popular rapper and singer Nicki Minaj for her Pink Friday 2 album to be released this December 13.
10.Makhmud Sabyrkhan claims early win two times in a row, propels to semis at ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships
Makhmud Sabyrkhan secured back-to-back victories at the Asian Elite Boxing Championships, advancing confidently to the semifinals.
