Alatau: Special Status and Development Council via Presidential Decree

Law & taxOfficial: Alatau City Authority3 Sources

Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 6 Oct 2025 – 14 Oct 2025

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed a decree on September 26, 2025, granting Alatau the special status of a city of accelerated development. The goal is to strengthen the innovation-driven economy and establish an international technology hub. A Development Council and a state-backed development authority (ACA) are established as central steering bodies.

Key facts

• Decree signed on September 26, 2025, by President Tokayev.
• Special status: City of accelerated development.
• Establishment of the Alatau City Development Council.
• Creation of the state authority Alatau City Authority (ACA).
• Submission of the draft law by December 31, 2025, at the latest.

All sources (3)

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2. Алатау: цифровой город без интернета и дорогVlast.kz · 14 Oct 2025 · RU
3. Official: Alatau City AuthorityAlatau City Granted Special Status: What Will Change for Investors and Residents?Alatau City Authority · 8 Oct 2025 · EN