The Games had originally been due to be held in Neom, a still under-construction mega-city. Saudi Arabia has had to scale ...

Tuyuksu Glacier lies high in the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains near Almaty, Kazakhstan, offering a breathtaking alpine landscape ...

ALMATY – The 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially open today, Feb. 6, in Milan-Cortina, Italy, with Kazakhstan ready to ...

Kazakhstan has officially been designated as the host for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, following Saudi Arabia's withdrawal from the event. This announcement, made by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) ...

In the Middle East, Tokayev said Kazakhstan’s decision to join the Abraham Accords reflects its long-standing commitment to ...

Doha: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) yesterday held the signing ceremony of the Host City Contract for the 10th Asian ...

Kazakhstan will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games after Saudi Arabia's withdrawal.

ALMATY, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Kazakhstan's total vegetable oil production in 2025 reached 888,800 tonnes, up 17.4 percent from 757,100 tonnes a year earlier, driven by a major expansion in oilseed crop ...

Almaty, Kazakhstan blends towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and vibrant city life.

Kazakhstan has approved the site for its second nuclear power plant in Almaty region, close to the location of its first NPP.

Kazakhstan intends to build the Central Asian region’s first “crypto city” with support recently secured in China, local ...

Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. (Xinhua/Li Renzi) An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026 shows horses on a winter grassland ...