Alatau: Law on Special Status and Direct Subordination to the Government

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Published 9 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 14 Jan 2026

The Kazakh parliament has accepted a draft constitutional law on the special status of the city of Alatau for processing. The goal is to transform the city into a unit directly subordinate to the government to accelerate infrastructure projects and decision-making. The legal act serves to implement the Head of State's appeal from September 2025 for the development of an international technology and investment center.

Key facts

• The parliament accepted the draft law for processing on January 14, 2026.
• The city is to be directly subordinated to the Government of Kazakhstan.
• The goal is to create an international economic, technological, and scientific-educational center.
• The draft is based on the Head of State's appeal from September 8, 2025.
• The focus is on rational digitalization and efficient city management.

All sources (3)

1. Город Алатау может стать напрямую подчинённым правительству — депутатBAQ.KZ · 14 Jan 2026 · RU
2. Депутаты взяли в работу законопроект о специальном статусе Алатауzakon.kz · 14 Jan 2026 · RU
3. Құжат пен 2gis-те ғана бар қала: Alatau City-де екі жылда не өзгерді?Ulys Media (Telegram) · 14 Jan 2026 · KK