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The rise in the number of Turkish shipyards from 37 in 2002 to about 85 today has substantially increased the country’s newbuild capacity but shiprepair and maintenance continues to account for much of the industry’s maritime activity, as more shipowners extend vessel service life. For instance, Turkish yards, concent…
EUROPE: International high speed train operator Eurostar announced on November 2 that Gwendoline Cazenave was stepping down as CEO. Christophe Fanichet has been appointed as CEO from December 1, with Matthieu Quyollet, Chief Financial, Strategy & Transformation Officer and deputy CEO, serving as CEO in the interim. Fa…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s steelmaker Qarmet is building new coke batteries scheduled to enter service in 2027, a project that will form part of the country’s first coal-chemical complex, as the company advances a $3.5 billion modernizatio…
TURKEY: Şanlıurfa municipality has let a contract to construct the first phase of the city’s future light rail system to a consortium of Sigma İnşaat, Emreray Enerji and Vestan İnşaat. The consortium submitted a winning bid of TL3.39bn, the lowest of seven bids received. Phase 1 involves construction of a 14 km north-…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s trade turnover with countries participating in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) program reached $8.8 billion in 2025, up 14.4% from the previous year, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of N…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan released a second Amur tiger into the wild on Oct. 31, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to restore tigers to their historical habitat after more than 70 years of absence. Kazakhstan released a sec…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Museum of Almaty has opened “Peaks Reaching for the Sky,” an exhibition on the history of mountaineering in Kazakhstan from the 1930s to the present day. Photo credit: Aleksandr Pavsky / Kazinform. Visitors can learn how …
The seven OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on 1 November 2026, to review global market conditions and outlook. The seven participating countries decided to main…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — A new survey by TikTok and the Atameken National Chamber of Entrepreneurs found that more than 70% of surveyed companies use the platform for business at least once a month, while 88.3% reported a positive effect on attractin…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has opened a training classroom featuring a simulator of the SMR-300 small modular reactor at the Institute of Nuclear Physics in Almaty on Oct. 30 to provide practical training for specialists in the nuclear energ…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Sofya Samodelkina finished fifth at the Skate Canada Grand Prix, scoring a total of 206.89 points across the short and free programs. Sofya Samodelkina. Photo credit: NOC. Samodelkina earned 71.84 points for her …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Seven OPEC+ countries, including Kazakhstan, have agreed to maintain oil production levels in December 2026 at the levels set for September, according to a statement published by the organization. Photo credit: ixbroker.com S…
A round-up of recent rail industry contract awards around the world, compiled by Railway Gazette International . Austria: DPB Rail Infra Service took delivery of its first Siemens Mobility dual-mode Vectron on October 8. The locomotive is approved for operation in Austria and Germany, expanding the company’s operation…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – In 1864, a school with just 16 boys opened in Turgai, marking an important step toward expanding secular education across the Kazakh steppe. Its founder, Ybyrai Altynsarin, would become one of the most influential figures in …
With ETCS being rolled out on several suburban networks, Australia has adopted it as the technology pathway for national interoperability in widely differing applications. A regulatory structure has been agreed, while the use of common standards is expected to reduce the need for compatibility testing, as Frank Heibel…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. HONG-KONG – Kazakh ophthalmologist Mukhit Kulmaganbetov has spent the past five years building a medical technology career in Hong Kong, developing an award-winning screening device aimed at detecting age-related macular degeneration …
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – From a snow leopard against a mountain backdrop to portraits of celebrated Kazakh artists and scenes inspired by the city’s past, Almaty’s murals have transformed residential facades into an open-air gallery, bringing art int…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan has completed the establishment of diplomatic relations with all United Nations (UN) member states after signing a joint communiqué with Nauru (Naoero), becoming the 195th country with which Kazakhstan has establis…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. Editor’s note: The Astana Times continues a section featuring articles by our readers. As a platform that values diverse perspectives and meaningful conversations, we believe that this section provides space for readers to share their…
Shenzhen Metro Group has emerged over recent years as an increasingly active player in the development of metro, light rail and suburban projects across a swathe of emerging markets, from Algeria to Vietnam, as Benjámin Zelki explains. Embracing the expansionist ideals of China’s Belt & Road initiative, Shenzhen Metro…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Abai is widely regarded as the founder of modern Kazakh written literature and one of the country’s most influential thinkers. His poetry and “Words of Edification,” a collection of philosophical reflections on morality, educ…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline FlyArystan has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an industry body representing airlines worldwide. Photo credit: FlyArystan. IATA represents more than 370 airlines across…
A strong VLCC market this year is boosting Suezmax Tanker demand. Suezmax sales activity has picked up considerably in recent months, with sales so far this year up 35%, reaching 124 sales compared to 92 sales over the same period last year. Buyers have continued to transact even as values have climbed, pointing to st…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Astana Times has selected articles from global media outlets covering Kazakhstan. This week’s foreign media digest explores United Airlines’ interest in potential flights to Kazakhstan, Nvidia’s engagement with the countr…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s Halyk Bank and international innovation platform Plug and Play have announced plans to establish a joint artificial intelligence (AI) competence center in Almaty to develop digital services, strengthen cybersecur…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Unwind this weekend after a busy work week by visiting engaging exhibitions and sporting events. The Astana Times editorial team has curated a special list of events perfect for enjoying with friends and family. Photo credit:…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Kazakhstan will begin checking electronic travel authorizations for visa-free foreign at five border crossings on Nov. 1, the first step in a nationwide rollout that will make the permits mandatory in July 2027. The first pha…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Escalating tensions in the Middle East could threaten global trade and transport links, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said, speaking at the 13th OTS summit in Ankara. Photo credit: Akorda. Tokayev said the deteriorat…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Air Astana and China Southern Airlines signed a strategic partnership agreement on Oct. 30 to coordinate flight schedules, improve connections and expand travel options between Kazakhstan and China, building on their existing…
The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Immigration requirements discouraged 43% of surveyed air passengers from visiting a destination, up from 33% in 2025, even as travelers increasingly embrace artificial intelligence and biometric technology to simplify their j…