Kazakhstan Establishes Committee to Fast-Track Alatau City Development

Kazakhstan is accelerating the development of its newest city, Alatau, by establishing a dedicated Operational Committee to speed up decision-making. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov announced the committee's formation during a July 10 meeting, emphasizing its role in implementing the city's special legal regime, which took effect July 1.

A Temporary Land Relations Commission was also approved. This body will oversee land-related issues during the transition and support priority investment projects until the city's master plan is finalized. Bektenov highlighted that constitutional reforms initiated by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev lay the groundwork for economic transformation, positioning Alatau City as a crucial growth driver.

"Alatau City should become one of the drivers of Kazakhstan’s economic development. Our main task is to ensure the timely and effective implementation of the city’s special legal regime," Bektenov stated. The city's development includes a long-term plan through 2055 and a master plan to 2040, being developed with international consultants ARUP and Boston Consulting Group.

Alatau is also set to become a next-generation digital hub, featuring flagship initiatives like K-Smart City, an AI-Driven City project for urban management, and Crypto City focused on Web3 and digital assets. The city has already attracted 53 investment projects totaling 2 trillion tenge (approximately $3.8 billion), with expectations of creating around 51,000 jobs.

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Alatau City should become one of the drivers of Kazakhstan’s economic development. Our main task is to ensure the timely and effective implementation of the city’s special legal regime.