As global technological competition intensifies, artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the key drivers of economic growth and national competitiveness. The world is entering an era in which the pace of AI adoption increasingly determines the success of countries, industries, and major corporations.
Kazakhstan intends to become one of the centers of this transformation in Eurasia. Situated at the crossroads of strategic transport corridors linking East and West, the country is leveraging its geographic advantages while building the digital infrastructure needed for the next stage of economic development.
A key role in this transformation is being played by Samruk-Kazyna, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the region, with assets exceeding USD 88 billion. Its portfolio includes leading companies in the oil and gas, energy, transportation, mining, and telecommunications sectors — industries that are currently undergoing profound technological change.
Today, Samruk-Kazyna is implementing more than 120 investment projects with a combined value of over USD 100 billion.
Many of these projects are aimed at strengthening Eurasian connectivity and expanding the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. At the same time, advanced automation systems and digital freight management solutions are being introduced. Kazakhstan is also placing a strategic emphasis on expanding its data storage and processing infrastructure.
Samruk-Kazyna is developing international digital corridors and cross-border data transmission projects.
One of the Fund’s flagship initiatives is the creation of a Data Center Valley — a large-scale cluster of data centers designed to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and attract global technology companies.
Against this backdrop, the adoption of artificial intelligence across Samruk-Kazyna’s portfolio companies is gaining significant momentum. The Group is currently implementing 62 AI projects, with their cumulative economic impact projected to reach KZT 711 billion by 2030. These initiatives span every strategic sector of the economy.
In the oil and gas industry, AI is being used to analyze vast volumes of operational data, predict technical risks, and improve production efficiency. In manufacturing and industrial operations, intelligent systems help optimize processes and reduce operating costs. In the transportation sector, digital technologies enable more efficient logistics management, increase route capacity, and accelerate transit flows.
More broadly, these efforts reflect the emergence of a new model for managing infrastructure and industry — one in which critical decisions are increasingly driven by data and advanced analytics. In essence, Kazakhstan is striving to become not only a major transit hub, but also a digital center of Eurasia.
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