Since the beginning
of the year, investment in fixed assets in Shymkent has increased by one third,
reaching 360 billion tenge. Mayor Gabit Syzdykbekov reported to President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the city’s development. Industrial production is
actively expanding, with output reaching 680 billion tenge since the start of
the year. To further increase the city’s industrial potential, new zones, Zhuldyz
and Bozaryk, have been launched. The number of small and medium-sized
enterprises (SMEs) in the city is also growing, now exceeding 139,000. The
construction sector is developing actively as well, with more than 517,000
square meters of housing commissioned over the past months. The southern bypass
road and two major transport interchanges have also been put into operation. The
Head of State instructed to strengthen support for SMEs, accelerate
construction of a new airport runway, and continue efforts to attract investment.

