Expo 2017 News

Air Astana signs on as Expo 2017 partner
Astana EXPO 2017 has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, to become a partner in the exhibition. Under the deal the airline will hold the exclusive status of Official Air Carrier of EXPO 2017. The official signing ceremony was held in Astana earlier, with the signatories being Astana EXPO 2017 chairman, Akhmetzhan Yesimov, and Air Astana president, Peter Foster.

EXPO 2017: Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week, GEW will be held in Kazakhstan in November 18–24, 2013. The subject of the Kazakhstan Week this year will be Business Consulting.

Conference of the youth labor groups “Zhasyl el”
From September 29 to October 1, the headquarters of the Republican youth labor groups “Zhasyl el” with the assistance of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and “NC “Astana EXPO -2017” JSC held the Republican Conference.

Kazakhstan president visits Astana Expo 2017 site
Kazakhstan president RK Nazarbayev has visited the proposed site for Astana Expo 2017 as construction for the global showcase continues. The head of the state discussed the construction progress with representatives of construction companies and state bodies.

Norwegian delegation visited National company “Astana EXPO-2017”
On January 28, Mr. Talgat Yermegiyaev, the Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Astana EXPO-2017” received the Norwegian delegation from the Kingdom of Norway, headed by H.E Ole Bjornoy, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

EXPO 2017 is presented at EMITT
One of the largest events in the tourism sector - the East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT) is held in Istanbul at the moment. More than 4500 participants from 70 countries presented their pavilions at Tüyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center.

T. Yermegiyayev reports preperations to hold the EXPO 2017
T. Yermegiyayev has reported to Head of state on progress of preparation to hold the international specialised exhibition “EXPO-2017” in Astana, as well as on plans for the current year, Akorda press service reports.

EXPO-2017 pavilion presented at the Future Energy World Summit in Abu Dhabi
From 18 to 22 January 2014 Kazakhstan participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

EXPO 2017 will be presented at the the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi
From 18 to 22 January 2014 Kazakhstan will participate in the events organised in the framework of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

Qatar delegation visited NC “Astana EXPO 2017”
On January 14, Mr. Talgat Yermegiyaev, the Chairman of the Board of JSC “NC “Astana EXPO-2017” received the high ranking Qatar delegation, headed by His Excellency Abdulla ben Ahmad Al Mutawaa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Qatar in the Republic of Kazakhstan and H.E. Ahmad ben Mohammad Al Sayed, Head of Qatar Investment Fund (Qatar Fund).

EXPO 2017 flag will sail round the world for the first time
Kazakhstan traveler Sapar Iskakov will carry flag of the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO-2017 around the world.

Mass skating took place at “Alau” Ice Palace
Mass skating dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place today, on December 16, at “Alau” Ice Palace.