Alatau City: Legal Framework for Regulatory Sandbox and Partnerships with South Korea and Huawei

Law & taxOfficial: Alatau City Authority2 Sources

Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 14 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026

The Constitutional Law on the Special Legal Regime of Alatau City, signed on May 8, 2026, established the foundation for a regulatory sandbox. This framework allows for the testing of emerging technologies such as AI and digital twins under defined conditions. Initial cooperation agreements for implementation are already in place with South Korean companies and Huawei.

Key facts

• Constitutional Law on the Special Legal Regime signed on May 8, 2026.
• MoU with AST Holdings and ILJOO GnS signed in September 2026 for Smart City technologies.
• Cooperation with Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan for AI and cloud technologies.
• Development of a Digital Twin as a core component.
• Integration of AI into infrastructure planning and services.

All sources (2)

1. Вячеслав Ким — об Alatau City: Это мечта о ярком будущемForbes.kz · 15 Oct 2026 · RU
2. Official: Alatau City AuthorityA City Built for New Possibilities: How Kazakhstan Is Advancing Emerging Technologies Through Alatau CityAlatau City Authority · 14 Oct 2026 · EN