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Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development and Hyundai Motor Company have signed a memorandum of understanding. Almaty and Alatau are being considered as possible sites for urban projects using artificial intelligence and robotics (the-tech.kz). Traffic management is among the areas being explored.
What happened
The memorandum was signed following a meeting on November 5, 2026. The talks involved Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev and a Hyundai Motor Group delegation led by Executive Vice President Ho-geun Jeon.
The two sides discussed applications of artificial intelligence, intelligent transport systems and digital city management. The ministry and Hyundai now plan to explore opportunities for joint projects in these areas.
What this means
For Almaty and Alatau, the discussions are still about potential pilot projects: trial runs of the technologies. The two sides plan to explore how new solutions could integrate with the digital systems already operating in the cities.
One important detail: specific projects have yet to be chosen. Timelines and terms have not been set either. The memorandum records an intention to explore cooperation, and the choice of Almaty and Alatau as sites remains preliminary.
The memorandum provides for a joint working group to coordinate cooperation. The two sides also plan to share technological expertise and help specialists develop their professional skills.
The ministry and Hyundai will select specific projects in line with Kazakhstan’s laws. They will also set timelines and terms for the work.
