For the first half of this year. SME product output in Almaty increased by 28.4% to 5.5 trillion tenge. In January-September, the number of operating SMEs increased by 6.2% to 361.1 thousand units. This was reported by the city economics department. According to their forecasts, Almaty’s budget for 2025 will increase by 20% to 2.1 trillion tenge.
“To support SMEs in 2024, 53.1 billion tenge was allocated from the state budget for subsidies, guarantees and loans. Over the 9 months of 2024, 1.7 thousand new SME projects received support for a loan amount of 113.1 billion tenge, and more than 2 thousand projects approved in previous years continue to receive support in the form of subsidizing part of the interest rate,” the economics department reported.
This helps to increase the share of SMEs in Almaty’s GRP to 60% in 2024, and to 62% in 2025. For the first quarter of 2024, the share of SMEs was 55.2%.
As noted by the Almaty Department of Economy, 87 investment projects are being implemented at the sites of the Industrial and Special Economic Zones for a total amount of 452 billion tenge. In 2024, 40 projects worth 220 billion tenge will be commissioned with the creation of 4.5 thousand new jobs.
In the Zhetysu district in the microdistrict. In Ainabulak, the reconstruction of heating networks, begun by order of Almaty Heating Networks LLP two years ago, has been completed. The total length of heat supply networks is 5865 m.
In 2022, 1730 m were reconstructed, in 2023 – 2000 m and in 2024 – 2135 m.
This year, reconstruction was completed on the section of the TM-18 “Ainabulak” heating main on the street. Makataev (from Zhumabaev St. to Pavlodarskaya St.).
The main construction and installation work was completed before the onset of the autumn-winter period of 2024-2025.
Currently, the site is being improved - paving the road surface with a fine-grained layer, after which road markings will be applied.
It should be noted that the heating main was put into operation in 1981, its service life was 43 years, while the standard service life is 25 years.
The project will provide high-quality heat supply to residents of 344 apartment buildings, 11 schools, 3 healthcare facilities and 483 other facilities.
This year, on behalf of Almaty Akim Erbolat Dosayev, 20 km of heating networks were reconstructed; work was carried out in 6 districts of the city during the inter-heating period. Landscaping of areas after reconstruction is carried out in stages depending on weather conditions.
For the first time in history, the Asian Hockey Championship will be held under the auspices of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). The tournament will begin on November 6 in Almaty.
The competition will take place from November 6 to 9 at the Halyk Arena multifunctional sports complex.
The rivals of the Kazakhstan team will be teams from Japan, Korea and China.
Tournament match schedule:
November 6, 2024, 16:00 – Japan – China.
November 6, 2024, 19:30 – Korea – Kazakhstan.
November 8, 2024, 16:00 – Japan – Korea.
November 8, 2024, 19:30 – Kazakhstan – China.
November 9, 2024, 16:00 – China – Korea.
November 9, 2024, 19:30 – Kazakhstan – Japan.
Tickets for matches can be purchased at prices ranging from 1 to 3 thousand tenge.
It is worth noting that the upcoming tournaments will be preparatory competitions for the 2025 Asian Games, which will be held in Harbin, China from February 7 to 14.
В целях реализации механизмов по стабилизации цен на социально значимые продовольственные товары в г. Алматы, АО «СПК «Алматы» заключило договор займа с птицефабрикой АО «Алатау-құс». В рамках договора в городе будут зафиксированы цены на мясо кур (окорочок и бедро) производителя.
Цена продукции на полках в фирменных магазинах АО «Алатау-құс» и магазинах у дома в Алматы составит не более 1 100 тенге за килограмм.
Общий объем контрактации – 1 818 тонн. Срок стабилизации – 24 месяца.
Адреса точек реализации продукции можно узнать на сайте almatyazyk.kz.
In Almaty, the results of the “Green Dvor” campaign for the free distribution of seedlings to residents have been summed up. The distribution of seedlings took place on October 12 and 13 at the Eco Almaty LLP and in community centers in each district.
This season, 305 applications from citizens were received for the promotion, of which 133 applications for 1,156 seedlings were approved. The most active regions were Auezovsky, Bostandyksky and Alatausky districts.
As part of the campaign, residents received seedlings of birch, ash, apple, catalpa, elm and shrubs. It should be noted that according to the rules for the maintenance and protection of green spaces, all deciduous seedlings are at least 2.5 meters tall, the diameter of the trunk from the upper root system of the seedlings is at least 3 centimeters, at a height of 1.3 meters of the stem part.
In general, as part of the annual Green Yard campaign, more than 20 thousand seedlings have been planted in recent years.
Almaty is actively implementing the practice of working around the clock libraries. It should be noted that a year ago, during the second meeting of the National Kurultai, Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev put forward the initiative to create libraries that will work 24 hours a day.
Two libraries in Almaty – the Zhambyl City Youth Library and the library of the Alatau Creative Hub Center – hosted readers around the clock for the first time during the academic year (2023-2024). The Department of Culture of Almaty notes that this technique is in great demand among schoolchildren, students, undergraduates, as well as doctoral students. In this regard, another library of the metropolis is now working 24/7, it is located at 141 Abai Street.
"Now there are three libraries in Almaty that receive readers 24 hours a day. Everyone can come at any time convenient for them. With the introduction of a new format of work, that is, since September 2023, the number of visitors has also increased: if the Zhambyl City Youth Library was visited by 27,650 people, then the library of the Alatau Creative Hub Center had about 28 thousand readers. Well, the number of visitors to city libraries annually is at least 3 million," the message of the Department of Culture of Almaty says.
It should be noted that there are 28 city libraries in Almaty. 95% of them have been modernized: the material and technical base and the book fund have been updated, cozy reading rooms for individual work and Internet rooms have been created. Almaty librarians have also been trained in South Korea, Germany and Switzerland.
During a working detour and a reporting meeting with the population, Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev got acquainted with the modernization of the Tigrohaud market in the Auezovsky district of the city.
As part of the modernization, comfortable conditions will be created for both sellers and visitors of the shopping facility. The concrete foundation of the future two-storey shopping center is currently being poured.
After the modernization, the number of jobs will increase from 100 to 160.
According to the plan, the driveways to the shopping facility will be made of asphalt concrete, and the approaches, platforms and paths will be paved with paving slabs. The project provides parking for 40 parking spaces. It is also planned to install modern ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems, provide access to sanitary facilities, and arrange recreation areas. Construction and installation work began in April 2024. They are scheduled to be completed in October 2025.
During the detour, the head of the city, Yerbolat Dosayev, noted that it is important to qualitatively carry out landscaping and landscaping of the adjacent territory and instructed the akim of the Auezovsky district to take control of the execution of each of the stages of construction work.
The Mayor noted that within the framework of polycentric development, the population should have access to such shopping complexes.
Zhanar Kurabayeva, General Director of Tigrohaud Firm LLP, thanked the Akimat of the city, noting that the akim's proposal for the operation of the roof of the shopping center will be implemented in the modernization project.
The Tigrohaud market was built in 1992. Since the construction, the renovation was carried out in 2000.
The market modernization program involves the replacement of containers with modern premises with the creation of comfortable conditions that meet the requirements of fire and sanitary safety.
The total amount of private investments in the project is more than 2.4 billion tenge.
It should be noted that today, in accordance with the law on regulation of trade activities in Almaty, 33 markets have been modernized, 9 more should be completed by 2025.
As part of a working detour of the Auezovsky district, Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev got acquainted with the progress of major repairs and seismic reinforcement of the school building No. 9.
The 1,200-seat school building, built more than 50 years ago, needed major repairs. Construction and installation work began in February 2023 and was scheduled to be completed a year later. However, the contractor did not meet the deadlines set by the contract. To date, only 85% of the work has been completed.
Due to the failure of the Construction Department's deadlines, a lawsuit was filed against the contractor to recognize him as an unscrupulous participant in public procurement and to recover the amount of a penalty in the amount of 3 million tenge.
At the moment, work is continuing on landscaping, finishing the gym and dining room. Surveillance cameras and fire safety sensors are also to be installed.
The Mayor of Almaty instructed the contractor to carry out work on the expansion of the entrance group, the organization of the irrigation system and the reconstruction of the foundation of the sports stadium.
Yerbolat Dosayev also instructed to speed up the work and complete the repairs before the start of the new school year, paying special attention to the quality of materials and modern equipment of the school.
Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev visited a new public space with an area of 0.8 hectares in the Kalkaman microdistrict of the Nauryzbai district of Almaty as part of a working detour.
Previously, there was an abandoned wasteland on this site, and now, thanks to the "Budget of National Participation" program, a beautiful and convenient space for the purpose of leisure activities of citizens is located here. Up to 1,000 people visit the square every day, about 800 of them are children and teenagers.
For the comfort of visitors, a pedestrian zone of 2 thousand square meters is equipped, 17 children's play complexes and 13 sports simulators are installed, basketball and volleyball courts, a football field, and tennis tables are located. In addition, more than 400 green spaces have been planted, an automated irrigation system has been installed, and a rainwater drainage system has been installed.
During the inspection of the results of the construction of the public space, Yerbolat Dosayev talked with local residents, who thanked the mayor for the implementation of this project.
"We are glad that new recreation squares are being built in our area every year. And earlier this site was abandoned, people with no fixed place of residence often lived here. Now it is a modern square, with all the amenities. We come here with the children, we walk. I am glad that recreation is provided here for all ages. There is plenty of space for young children - there are so many different game complexes, they are played here day and night. Teenagers and young people can play sports here. Pensioners also have a rest here. We would like to ask you to strengthen your patrols here," said Zauresh Mustafayeva, a resident of the Nauryzbai district.
In turn, Yerbolat Dosayev noted that 600 cameras of the video monitoring system (SVM) will be installed in Nauryzbay district to ensure public safety. Three of them have already been placed in the new square. Video footage from the cameras is received and viewed immediately by the city police.
"On my instructions, 4 more cameras will be installed here. Thus, we will ensure the complete safety of the residents. We have built a square of a new format. There are various playgrounds for children and sports grounds, small architectural forms, including those made of wood. Gradually, we will create and refine new public spaces for the comfortable living of the local population. For example, we plan to create a promenade area along the embankment of the Kargaly River," the head of the city said.
It should be noted that a total of 40 projects worth 2.5 billion tenge will be implemented in Nauryzbay district this year within the framework of the "Budget of National Participation" (BNU).
In general, 18.8 billion tenge has been allocated to the BNU project in Almaty this year, which is 5.8 billion tenge more than last year. Residents of the city will have the opportunity to propose and implement 364 projects for the improvement of courtyards, public spaces, and the creation of sports and playgrounds.
Akim of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev visited the police service center in the Nauryzbay district during a working detour. The reception of citizens here will begin on June 23. Such centers are being created in all districts with the support of the project office of the Mayor's Office of the city. To date, eight premises have been purchased and transferred to the balance of the Police Department, six of them are already fully equipped and are preparing to open.
"This project was implemented in a pilot mode on behalf of the Head of State on the transition to a service model of police work, the main purpose of which is an open dialogue with society and prompt response to residents' requests. It is important for us to create comfortable conditions for citizens to receive law enforcement services and necessary legal assistance in a calm environment. Special attention is paid to helping victims of domestic violence and preventing juvenile delinquency," Mayor of Almaty Yerbolat Dosayev said.
The centers will provide 55 types of services. Specialists will help resolve issues of migration and administrative legislation, crime prevention, and protection of the rights of women who have suffered in families. All conditions have been created for this - separate offices have been allocated, where inspectors and psychologists take part.
Migration police inspectors will provide services for registration or re-registration of foreign citizens, issue documents upon arrival or departure from the Republic of Kazakhstan, to obtain citizenship and permanent residence.
Car owners will be provided with consultations on the facts of an accident, they will help to check the presence of administrative fines, encumbrances and restrictions on vehicles, to issue documents for the conversion of a vehicle.
Lawyers, mediators, consultants for admission to study and service in the internal affairs bodies, as well as employees for issuing permits for carrying and storing weapons will work in the centers.
The reception of citizens will also be conducted by competent staff authorized to make procedural decisions - investigators, police officers, district inspectors. Access to databases will be provided, which will allow you to learn about the progress of consideration of a previously submitted appeal or to receive information about the reasons for bringing to justice.
Together with the digitalization department, an intelligent video surveillance system operates, with the help of which you can not only find the missing thing, but also solve the crime in hot pursuit and identify the offense.
The work schedule of the centers is from 9:00 to 20:00. After 23:00, it is possible to organize the reception of citizens by local police inspectors. Special attention is paid to the development of this service, which is in direct contact with residents, on behalf of the mayor of the city.
In the future, it is planned to expand the functionality of police service centers for apostilling archival certificates and other services.