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Kazakhstan begins the first phase of its QazETA electronic entry authorisation rollout on 1 November 2026 at Aktau airport and four road crossings. Authorities say it remains recommended until 30 June 2027: lacking it alone is not grounds for refusing entry during the transition.
Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman decided on 1 November 2026 to retain September's required production levels for December. The official statement and Bloomberg report the decision, taken by videoconference.
Elena Rybakina withdrew from Tokyo's Pan Pacific Open on 30 October 2026 before her quarterfinal against Leylah Fernandez. The Kazakh player said she had neck inflammation and pain; the Canadian advances to the semifinals without playing the match.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev announced on 28 October 2026 that Kazakhstan would allocate approximately 6.5 trillion tenge from the National Fund to infrastructure modernisation through the end of 2029. The government is to prepare the corresponding plan.
