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Digitalization news of Kazakhstan

What's happening in IT, eGov and Astana Hub — top stories of the day, no clickbait, with links to sources.

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FocusKazakhstan digital agenda

Madiyev and NASA Chief Discuss Cooperation at Baikonur

Zhaslan Madiyev and NASA chief Jared Isaacman discussed space science, satellite technologies, Earth remote sensing and specialist training at Baikonur.

13 Jul 2026 Read

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Electronic government and public services

eGov digitalization, digital signature, mobile government services and initiatives of the Ministry of Digital Development of Kazakhstan.

Startup ecosystem and Astana Hub

Astana Hub residents, grants, investments and success stories of Kazakh IT startups.

Connectivity and internet infrastructure

5G, Starlink, operator tariffs and why Kazakh internet is a political issue.

Latest stories

Alibaba AI agent helps discover four new superconductors

ElementsClaw screened 2.4 million crystal structures in 28 GPU hours. Researchers then synthesized four proposed materials and verified…

04 Jul 2026 Read

IBM quantum computer models a key step in hadronization using 104 qubits

On IBM Heron, a researcher reproduced quark-antiquark pair production during string breaking. The 104-qubit calculation used a simplified…

03 Jul 2026 Read

Meta says Watermelon matches GPT-5.5, but has not disclosed the tests

Business Insider reports that Alexandr Wang told Meta staff Watermelon had matched GPT-5.5. The benchmarks, results and independent…

03 Jul 2026 Read

Can AI become conscious? Why technology companies are now studying the question

Anthropic, Google and Meta have begun formal work on machine consciousness and model welfare. Behavioural and neural indicators…

02 Jul 2026 Read

Webb detects atmosphere of planet orbiting a white dwarf

Webb’s spectrum revealed methane, aerosols and thermal emission from WD 1856 b. The planet’s temperature helped reconstruct its…

02 Jul 2026 Read

Google unveils TabFM for zero-shot predictions on tabular data

TabFM treats labelled rows as context and predicts without changing model weights. We examine its architecture, TabArena results,…

01 Jul 2026 Read

Practical guides

Guide 01

Digital signature via eGov

How to get an electronic digital signature in 15 minutes without visiting a service center.

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Astana Hub residency

Tax benefits, visa support and step-by-step application.

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eGov Mobile updates

Overview of new app features for individuals and businesses.

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5G and operator tariffs

5G coverage map in Almaty and Astana, tariffs of Beeline, Tele2, Kcell.

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Open an IT company in Kazakhstan

Legal steps, registration, taxes, choosing a corporate form.

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The section is built as an editorial index: fresh stories, clear navigation, verifiable sources and short explanations without promotional noise.

We separate news from opinion and do not present forecasts as facts.
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For Kazakhstan, we highlight regulation, service availability and practical usefulness.

FAQ

How to get a digital signature online in Kazakhstan in 2026?

An electronic digital signature can be obtained via the eGov Mobile app (for individuals) or egov.kz with biometric identification. Since 2024 individuals can issue the NCA-EDS in 10–15 minutes without visiting a service center — identity confirmation via a second-tier bank or biometrics is enough. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

What is a digital document in Kazakhstan and where is it accepted?

A digital document is an electronic equivalent of an ID, driver's license, diploma, civil-status excerpt and other documents issued via eGov Mobile. In many cases a digital document may be treated as equivalent to the paper version, but acceptance depends on the specific service and organization. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

When will 5G appear everywhere in Kazakhstan?

According to official plans, by 2027 5G should cover all million-plus cities and regional centers. As of early 2026 the network operates in Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and several district centers. Rollout speed depends on operators: Beeline KZ, Tele2/Altel and Kcell. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

Is Starlink legal in Kazakhstan?

As of 2026, officially licensed Starlink terminals have not yet been registered in Kazakhstan. The legal status of terminal use depends on licensing, purpose and current regulatory guidance; check official requirements before buying or using such equipment. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.

How to become an Astana Hub resident and what does it give?

Astana Hub residency may provide tax benefits set by the program rules (exemption from CIT, PIT, social tax), visa support for foreign specialists and access to the ecosystem. Registration is done through astanahub.com with confirmation of IT activity. Review takes up to 30 days. Check current terms in official sources: this answer is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice.