Latest news in Kazakhstan? September 22nd, 2026
22-09-2026
Key developments reported in Kazakhstan for September 22, 2026:
Approval of the People’s Council (Khalyk Kenesi): President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree officially approving the 126-member composition of the newly formed People’s Council. The councilestablished as a constitutional consultative bodyis scheduled to convene its first working session in Astana on September 23–24.
Trend News Agency+ 1Autonomous Mobility & Driverless Taxis: The government and Yandex Qazaqstan announced plans to launch commercial driverless taxi operations by 2027. Pilot testing and city mapping are underway in Almaty, alongside regulatory framework development expanding across Astana and Kosshy.
The Astana TimesInvestment & Economy: Financial authorities reported progress on a revamped investment framework to increase private and foreign capital inflows. Meanwhile, discussions expanded with Hong Kong on bilateral investor protection, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) backed digital transformation initiatives with domestic tech firms.
Kazakhstan Newsline+ 1Hospitality Milestone: Five hotels in Kazakhstan received formal recognition from the Michelin Guide’s hotel classification system, marking a notable entry into international luxury hospitality rankings.
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