Feb 03, 2026
A
meeting of the Alatau City Development Council was held under the chairmanship
of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Bektenov, as part
of the implementation of the President’s instructions.
The
meeting discussed the progress of investment projects, the pace of
infrastructure development, as well as issues related to the legal ecosystem
and approaches to building high-quality human capital. Opening the meeting, the
Prime Minister emphasized that the President pays special attention to the
development of Alatau City.
“The
Head of State has designated Alatau City as a new center of long-term economic
development and personally oversees the progress of work. Moreover, the core
principles under which the city will develop have been incorporated into the
draft of the new Constitution. The emergence of special legal regimes in the
country meets Kazakhstan’s long-term economic interests and opens new
opportunities for attracting investment. The development of Alatau City is an
innovative solution aimed at creating a modern digital city of accelerated
development with a special status,” Olzhas Bektenov noted.
At the
same time, it was particularly emphasized that the introduction of special
legal regimes does not affect the country’s administrative-territorial
structure. The principle of territorial integrity remains unchanged and is a
key one, as evidenced by its retention in the first section of the draft new
Constitution, “Fundamentals of the Constitutional System.”
Deputy
Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev reported on the ongoing work to develop Alatau
City. At present, the Parliament is considering the draft Constitutional Law
“On the Special Status of Alatau City.”
Along
with the formation of the institutional framework, practical work is underway
to launch system-forming projects that create an attractive environment for
investors and generate new growth points for the city’s economy. Among the
priorities are the construction of the Iconic Complex multifunctional facility
as the architectural and business core of the city, and the KAIST Kazakhstan
technological university as a center for training highly qualified personnel
and developing advanced technologies.
Acting
Chief Executive Officer of the state fund Alatau City Authority, Alisher
Abdykadyrov, reported on the development of key documents for the development of
Alatau City, such as the conceptual plan, urban planning plan, and development
strategy.
The implementation of the conceptual plan will determine the strategic and
spatial development of the city. The urban planning plan and development
strategy will provide detailed zoning and development parameters, as well as
requirements for the quality of the living environment, including building
height restrictions, landscaping and improvement standards, ensuring
ventilation of the territory, and accessibility for private vehicles and
parking. The development strategy will serve as the basis for approving
sectoral acts and the investment plan, as well as the foundation for granting
preferences in order to ensure the accelerated development of Alatau City.
Approaches
to forming high-quality human capital were considered separately. Taking into
account the successful experience of Shenzhen, Dubai, and Singapore, a phased
model for human capital formation in Alatau is proposed. This model is based on
the principles of managed and selective inflow of labor resources with a
priority on quality.
Among
the key benchmarks are linking migration policy with the needs of the economy,
institutional regulation of employment, and creating conditions to ensure the
highest possible share of Kazakhstani specialists in highly qualified and
managerial segments of the labor market through systematic reproduction of
skills and competencies within the country.