Week in Brief: 10 key developments shaping Kazakhstan this week

1. Queens, warriors, and visionaries: Celebrating Central Asia’s women

The article highlights the contributions of Central Asian women throughout history, including warriors, artists and rulers who shaped the region’s culture, politics, and society.

2. Women’s rights protection will always be in focus of the state – President

President Tokayev reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s commitment to protecting women’s rights. “Since ancient times our people have been honoring mothers and extolling the role of women”, says the President.

3. 2% of jobs at risk: ILO’s Beate Andrees on AI, Central Asia and the future of employment

Exclusively for Kazinform News Agency, Beate Andrees, ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, discussed the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the labour market, the risks and opportunities they bring, and the key sectors driving job creation in Central Asia.

4. Astana International Forum 2025 to host critical dialogue on global issues and priorities

The upcoming Astana International Forum in 2025 will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore practical solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

5. What will happen to oil prices? Experts discuss OPEC+ plan to boost production

Experts discuss how OPEC’s plan to boost oil production may impact global prices, with predictions ranging from stabilization to oversupply risks.

6. Kazakhstan’s tourism sector: Higher rankings, more visitors, growing investments

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan has released key statistics on the country’s tourism sector in 2024, highlighting key achievements and ongoing projects.

7. Dimash’s new music video ‘Love’s not over yet’ displayed on Times Square screens

The latest music video by Kazakhstani singer Dimash Qudaibergen, Love’s Not Over Yet, was featured on digital billboards in New York’s Times Square. Earlier, Dimash Qudaibergen announced his first collaboration with two-time Grammy Award winner, world-renowned producer and composer Walter Afanasieff.

8. Kazakhstan to set up nature reserve to protect Caspian seal

Kazakhstan has announced plans to establish a new nature reserve aimed at protecting the endangered Caspian seal population.

9. Kazakh taekwondokas claim 14 medals at Bulgaria Open tournament

Kazakhstani athletes secured an impressive total of 14 medals at the Bulgaria Open Taekwondo Tournament. Maksat Orynbasar took a gold medal in men’s 74kg, after beating Charalambos Fluskounis from Greece in the final round.

10.Kazakhstan’s Zhanibek Alimkhanuly targets Canelo

Kazakh middleweight WBO and IBF champion Zhanibek Alimkhanuly has expressed his desire to step into the ring against unified super middleweight champion, Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.

You can read last week’s 10 key developments shaping Kazakhstan here.