The ground-laying ceremony for the country's largest football stadium in line with international standards took place in Shymkent; it will occupy an area of 21 hectares and will have 35.000 seats and should be completed by mid-2026

An 11.000-seat UEFA-standard stadium has opened in Kyzylorda; the Kaisar Arena, a new multifunctional complex, includes venues for boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, taekwondo, weightlifting and facilities for people with special needs

A Potter Train, a new cultural and entertainment show will debut on 5 October; For the first time in Kazakhstan, a theatrical performance will be held aboard a commuter train, with actors dressed as characters from the Harry Potter universe

7,5 million foreign tourists entered Kazakhstan in the first half of this year, with overall revenues from tourist accommodation rising by 25%

Citizens from 14 countries have received Kazakhstan’s Neo Nomad Visa since its introduction last year; citizens of the United States, Canada and France are the largest number