Abu Dhabi, November 11, 2026 –A roundtable discussion dedicated to the Address of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to the people of Kazakhstan, entitled “Kazakhstan’s Current Tasks at a New Historical Stage,” was held in Abu Dhabi.
The event was attended by representatives of government bodies of the United Arab Emirates, heads of leading analytical and research centres, representatives of the academic and expert communities, as well as the media.
During the roundtable, Ambassador of Kazakhstan Rauan Zhumabek presented the main priorities and strategic objectives outlined in the Head of State’s Address. In particular, special attention was paid to socio-economic development, digital transformation, the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies, infrastructure modernisation, and the further strengthening of the country’s investment potential. The strategic importance of the reforms being implemented in Kazakhstan and their role in enhancing the country’s competitiveness were also emphasised.
Local experts showed strong interest in the political and economic transformations in Kazakhstan, sharing their assessments of the relevance and strategic importance of the initiatives outlined in the Address.
In particular, Abdulla Majid Al Ali, Director General of the National Library and Archives of the UAE, noted the importance of the initiatives outlined by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. According to him, the transformations being implemented in the country reflect a consistent policy aimed at ensuring sustainable development and strengthening national potential. He also positively assessed Kazakhstan’s efforts to preserve its historical and cultural heritage, develop the intellectual potential of society, and introduce modern digital technologies.
In turn, Khaled Mubarak Al Kendi, CEO of the analytical and educational centre “Emirates Global Education Investment Group,” emphasised:
“The reforms outlined in the document pave the way for a new stage of socio-economic development and create opportunities to make effective use of Kazakhstan’s significant potential in infrastructure modernisation and investment attraction.”
Following the roundtable, the participants expressed confidence that the consistent and effective implementation of the initiatives outlined in the Head of State’s Address would contribute to strengthening Kazakhstan’s international standing, expanding cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UAE, and further deepening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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