The largest inflows of investment capital were channeled into real estate activities, transport and warehousing, and information and communication technologies.
What is the progress in the Almaty Innovation & Financial Zone?
A total of 31 projects are under implementation within the Almaty Innovation & Financial Zone (AIFZ), creating around 2,300 jobs. The special economic zone received its current name in 2026, with its operating term extended until December 31, 2049, and six projects scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026.
How much funding is allocated to small and medium enterprises?
In 2026, 41.2 billion tenge was allocated to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Almaty, comprising 26 billion tenge from the municipal budget and 15.2 billion tenge from the national budget. The financing is designated to support 452 commercial projects across the city.
What share do small and medium businesses hold in the local economy?
Almaty is home to 368,000 active small and medium-sized businesses whose combined production output exceeded 5.1 trillion tenge. The SME sector accounts for 52.1% of the city's gross regional product, with 828,100 people employed in this segment as of the first quarter of 2026.
FAQ
### What is the total capital value of Almaty's active investment projects?
The city is managing 170 investment projects with a combined value exceeding 2.7 trillion tenge, creating around 32,000 jobs.
Rules related to this news
### Which sectors attracted the most investment capital?
Fixed capital investments during the first nine months of 2026 totaled 1.69 trillion tenge, concentrated in real estate, transport, and communications.
### Until what year has the AIFZ special economic zone term been extended?
The zone was renamed Almaty Innovation & Financial Zone and its operational term was extended until December 31, 2049.
### What is the funding volume for local SME support in 2026?
A budget of 41.2 billion tenge (26 billion from the local budget and 15.2 billion from the national budget) is dedicated to 452 projects.
### Is this news related to China?
The source does not mention Chinese companies, and no conclusions are drawn in the article.
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Sources
- Akimat of Almaty City (gov.kz), November 3: https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/almaty/press/news/details/1322830?lang=ru
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