Alatau: AI-based urban planning and 53 investment projects

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Published 13 Nov 2026 · last updated 13 Nov 2026 · 9 Aug 2026

Kazakhstan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Digital Economy City Alliance (DEC40) to promote AI and digital technologies in urban development. The new city of Alatau is designed as an AI-native innovation hub, integrating modern technologies from the construction phase. The government plans to locate 53 investment projects with a total volume of approximately ₸2 trillion.

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Key facts

• Signing of an MoU with the World Digital Economy City Alliance (DEC40) on July 28, 2026.
• Planning of 53 investment projects in Alatau with a total volume of approx. ₸2 trillion.
• Expected creation of 51,000 jobs through the new projects.
• Alatau is designed as an AI-native city integrating Web3 technologies.
• Astana's Digital Twin project with UAE company Presight AI covers $1.9 billion over 6 years.

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1. 카자흐스탄, AI 기반 '스마트시티' 전략 본격화더구루 · 9 Aug 2026 · KO