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Kazakhstan has unveiled its first national supercomputer in a strategic partnership with UAE-based Presight, marking a milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The launch event, attended by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and top government and technology leaders, was developed by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, in collaboration with Presight, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s G42.
The supercomputer to support Kazakhstan’s AI and research ecosystem
Designed to support large-scale AI innovation, national data security, and cross-border cooperation, the supercomputer will serve as the technological backbone of Kazakhstan’s AI and research ecosystem. It will enable advanced research, model training, and digital infrastructure across Central Asia and beyond, reinforcing Kazakhstan’s ambition to become a regional hub for AI and cloud computing.
Magzhan Kenesbai, chief growth officer, and Maxat Koshumbayev, country manager for Kazakhstan, represented Presight at the launch. Kenesbai, while presenting to President Tokayev, said Kazakhstan has the foundational elements to emerge as a global leader in AI.
“Presight fully supports President Tokayev’s bold vision for digital transformation,” Kenesbai said. “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.”
Kenesbai also briefed President Tokayev on Presight’s global initiatives, including the Stargate UAE project and the UAE-US AI Campus, and provided updates on the ongoing Astana Smart City project in partnership with the Akimat.
Presight Kazakhstan has over 50 specialists
The project includes construction of a data centre and command center at Alem.AI, and deployment of an AI analytics system.
Over 60 per cent of suppliers are local, and Presight Kazakhstan now employs more than 50 specialists.
The announcement signals Presight’s deepening investment in Kazakhstan through major infrastructure and smart city initiatives, with a focus on talent development, AI applications, and long-term in-country value creation.
