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Welcome to the "Real Estate Market News" section, where we share key events and analysis in the commercial real estate sector of Kazakhstan and the CIS. The content is prepared by experts and will be especially useful for property owners, industry professionals, and management companies.
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Commercial Real Estate in Kazakhstan: Industry Leaders to Convene at the Bright Rich Forum
17 April 2026
The forum will reflect the ongoing transformation of the market, including shifts in investment priorities, the launch of new projects, and the reassessment of interaction models.
Kazakh Restaurateur Named Best in the CIS, AUYL Enters World’s Top 10 Restaurants
16 April 2026
Askar Baitassov, founder and CEO of the ABR restaurant holding, has received international recognition after being named “Restaurateur of the Year” at the WHERETOEAT International 2026 awards.
Carrefour integrates ChatGPT into sales and intensifies competition in the French market
15 April 2026
This move is part of the group’s broader technology strategy, where AI serves as a key growth driver.
First-ever 7-storey Class AAA warehouse to be built in Almaty
14 April 2026
Total investment is estimated at KZT 18.4 billion. Commissioning is scheduled for Q3 2028.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Set $10 Billion Trade Target
9 April 2026
Mutual trade between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in 2025 reached nearly $5 billion, an increase of 16% compared to the previous year.
Artemiy Pestovsky
3 April 2026
The Almaty office real estate market in 2025 demonstrated stable growth.
Uzbekistan will test cryptocurrency payments in foreign trade and retail
1 April 2026
For this, a blockchain-based payment system will be created. The use of stablecoins will speed up and reduce the cost of transactions.
Trade and Investment: What Kazakhstan and Armenia Agreed On
30 March 2026
On March 13, 2026, the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia, Bolat Imanbayev, held a meeting with the Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan.
Ranking of Kazakhstan’s Largest Taxpayers in the Trade Sector Compiled
20 March 2026
According to analysts’ data, the sector’s share in GDP has increased in recent years, reflecting the expansion of the domestic consumer market and the growth of corporate turnover.
Developers’ interest in street retail is growing in Kazakhstan
19 March 2026
Market participants note that this trend reflects a new stage in the maturity of commercial real estate in the country’s largest cities, particularly in Almaty.
Fiscalisation of trade intensifies: receipt turnover in Kazakhstan rises by 18%
18 March 2026
Kazakhstan has recorded a significant increase in the number of fiscal receipts issued and total turnover, indicating a gradual formalisation of business revenues.
Up to 40% of product price paid as retro-bonuses: producers highlight imbalance in food retail
17 March 2026
Food producers in Kazakhstan say that additional payments to retail chains have a significant impact on profitability and pricing.