Alatau: Largest SEZ in Central Asia, Konaev Budget Rises

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Published 11 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 13 Dec 2024

The Alatau Special Economic Zone is the largest in Central Asia at 96,000 hectares and ranks among the world's largest. The Governor of the Almaty region highlighted Alatau and Konaev as economic growth points. International consultants from Singapore and China are being engaged for urban development in Alatau.

Key facts

• Alatau SEZ: 96,000 hectares, largest in Central Asia.
• Konaev budget 2024: over 37 billion tenge (4x since 2021).
• Konaev: 133,000 sqm new housing, 61 km infrastructure renovated.
• Alatau: Established Jan 9, 2024 by decree.
• Konaev: Hotel construction (4-5 stars) planned for next year.

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1. Города Конаев и Алатау способствуют развитию экономики Алматинской области - акимinform.kz · 13 Dec 2024 · RU