Nov 21, 2025
Prime
Minister Olzhas Bektenov held a meeting of the Council for the Development of
the City of Alatau with the participation of the leadership of government
bodies, experts, and urbanists. Attention was given to the implementation of
the tasks set by the Head of State on creating an international center for
business activity, innovation, and technology.
The
members of the Council discussed the progress of developing the corresponding
institutional framework, measures for infrastructure construction, and
attracting investments within the framework of the Presidential Decree granting
Alatau the status of a city of advanced development. Issues regarding the
activities of the new Alatau City Authority State Fund were reviewed.
The
Prime Minister was presented with approaches to the draft Constitutional Law
“On the Special Status of the City of Alatau,” including the creation of its
own regulatory and administrative ecosystem, legal and managerial innovations,
digital integration of public services, and more. In addition, it is proposed
to introduce international standards and innovations in construction, energy,
ecology, transport, and utilities, including within the framework of “smart
city” technologies. Measures are provided to ensure guarantees and create
favorable conditions for investors. Important areas include supporting the
development and broad use of robotic systems and regulating the circulation of
digital assets.
The
members of the Council reviewed the Roadmap for the implementation of
engineering and infrastructure projects in the city of Alatau. Kanat Bozumbaev
reported that sectoral engineering network planning schemes have been approved
and the first-priority 30 design and construction sites have been identified.
Within
the framework of the implementation of the General Plan, special emphasis is
placed on the architectural appearance of Alatau and modern urban planning
solutions. Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC Caspian Group Yuriy Tskhay presented a project
for the development of a new business district in the area of the Gate
District, including the construction of the landmark Iconic building business
center. A tripartite agreement on this project was reached on the sidelines of
the Kazakhstan-China Business Council with the participation of the heads of
state in September of this year.