Alatau: Appointment of Arken Utenov as Akim

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 10 May 2024 – 13 May 2024

Arken Utenov has been appointed as the Akim (Mayor) of the new city of Alatau in Kazakhstan. This follows the presidential decree of January 2024, which reclassified the village of Zhetigen as a city of regional importance. Utenov previously served as Deputy Chairman of the Agency for Strategic Planning and Reforms.

Key facts

• Arken Utenov was appointed Akim on May 10, 2024.
• The city of Alatau was established by presidential decree on January 9, 2024.
• The city covers an area of 88,000 hectares.
• The population is reported as 52,700.
• The city is part of the Alatau Special Economic Zone (formerly G4 City).

All sources (9)

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