Feb 14, 2026
The city aims to replicate Astana's success.
During the online marathon “Referendum-2026,” Albert
Rau, a member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan and a member of
the AMANAT party faction, revealed details of an ambitious project of Alatau
city in the Almaty region, Liter.kz reports.
The key feature of Alatau is the introduction of a
unique legal system. The bill proposes extending the rules currently in force
in AIFC to the territory of the new city. This includes the use of special
judicial systems and legal standards, direct management, i.e., the city
administration and the Supreme Council, headed by the prime minister, will
implement the best international practices.
The city's internal rules will be adapted to global
business standards.
Albert Rau emphasized that Alatau is conceived not
simply as a residential area, but as a center for attracting investment and
innovation. The city plans to introduce a special currency system and financial
services, regulate cryptocurrencies, and develop infrastructure for autonomous
(unmanned) transport.
The deputy compared the scale of the project to the
construction of the capital.
“Alatau can repeat the success of Astana. We need bold
and modern projects. This city will become a new bright spot on the map of
modern and future Kazakhstan,” said Albert Rau.
The project is intended to become a technological
testing ground where solutions will be tested that can later be scaled up to
the entire country.
Source link: https://liter.kz/gorod-alatau-poluchit-osobyi-konstitutsionnyi-status-1771068040/