Kazakhstan officially launched its first national supercomputer today, marking a significant step in the nation’s digital transformation and technological sovereignty. The project was developed by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry in strategic collaboration with Presight, an AI and big data analytics company part of UAE-based G42.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, senior government officials, and global technology leaders. This supercomputer is set to serve as a cornerstone for Kazakhstan’s AI ecosystem, facilitating advanced research, large-scale AI model training, and secure data infrastructure. It is also expected to accelerate Kazakhstan’s role as a regional hub for AI and cloud computing, fostering cross-border collaboration across Central Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, while reinforcing the country’s commitment to data sovereignty and scientific excellence.
Magzhan Kenesbai, Chief Growth Officer, and Maxat Koshumbayev, Country Manager for Kazakhstan, represented Presight at the event. During his presentation to President Tokayev, Mr. Kenesbai emphasized Kazakhstan’s readiness to lead in AI development.
“Kazakhstan has all the foundational elements to emerge as a global leader in artificial intelligence, and Presight fully supports President Tokayev’s bold vision for digital transformation. This journey is being shaped through close collaboration between the government, local stakeholders, and international partners—advancing critical areas such as energy infrastructure, data centers and compute capacity, chip imports, talent development, and frontier AI models. The launch of the national supercomputer is a key milestone in a broader, strategic agenda to build a digitally empowered nation. Presight is proud to stand alongside Kazakhstan as a trusted partner in this nation-building effort,” said Mr. Kenesbai.
Mr. Kenesbai also briefed President Tokayev on Presight’s global initiatives, including insights into the Stargate UAE project and UAE-US AI Campus. He provided updates on the ongoing Astana Smart City project, which involves the construction of a data center, a command center at Alem.AI, and the deployment of an AI analytics system.
The supercomputer project involved over 60% local suppliers, and Presight Kazakhstan now employs more than 50 specialists, contributing to technology transfer, local expertise, and long-term in-country value. Presight aims to expand its long-term presence in Kazakhstan through major national infrastructure and smart city initiatives.
