BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 24. Kazakhstan and
Presight AI are exploring expanded cooperation on artificial
intelligence infrastructure, smart city solutions, digital
transport systems and data processing, as the country accelerates
its digital transformation.
This was reflected in the statement by the Ministry of Transport
of Kazakhstan, following a meeting between Kazakh Prime Minister
Olzhas Bektenov and Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of international
technology company Presight AI.
The sides discussed opportunities to develop AI and digital
infrastructure, Smart City projects, digital transportation
systems, and data storage and processing infrastructure.
Presight AI, part of the international G42 group, specializes in
applied artificial intelligence and big data analytics. With the
company’s participation, a Smart City project has been implemented
in Astana, while the national supercomputing infrastructure
Alem.Cloud has also been established.
Particular attention was given to expanding digital solutions in
the transportation sector and developing intelligent infrastructure
at Astana International Airport. The sides also discussed using AI
to improve urban management, public safety and the quality of
services, as well as developing domestic technological expertise
and human capital.
Bektenov said Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of digital
transformation, noting that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has
declared 2026 the Year of Digitalization and Artificial
Intelligence.
“Kazakhstan is creating favorable conditions for attracting
long-term and technology-intensive investment,” Bektenov said,
according to the government.
Pramotedham, in turn, expressed Presight AI’s readiness to
expand its presence in Kazakhstan and pursue new joint projects in
applied AI, digital infrastructure and technology solutions for key
sectors of the economy.
At the end of the meeting the sides identified priority areas
for further cooperation.
