The Mayor of Almaty, Darkhan Satubaldi, met with a delegation from Hyundai Motor Group to discuss the implementation of smart city technologies. The meeting included the participation of Ho-Geun Jeong, Executive Vice President and Head of Future Strategy Department, and Jae-Yoon Lee, Vice President of the company.

The parties explored the possibility of integrating autonomous mobile robots and intelligent transport management systems. Darkhan Satubaldi proposed evaluating the use of Hyundai Motor Group's MobED robotic platform and other autonomous solutions for urban mobility and logistics.

Discussions also covered the application of artificial intelligence for managing traffic flows, automating logistics processes, and developing a network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

During the meeting, further development of automotive production was addressed. It is planned that by 2025, more than 52,000 vehicles will be produced at the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant in Almaty, creating around 1,700 jobs.

It is worth recalling that in September 2026, during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to South Korea, commercial agreements were signed for projects in Almaty amounting to approximately $238.3 million. These include the expansion of automotive production, localization of auto components manufacturing, and construction of a multi-speciality clinic and a Lotte hotel.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working on the proposed projects. The Almaty City Administration expressed readiness to facilitate cooperation between Hyundai Motor Group and relevant organizations as well as local partners.

As reported by Utilities24 citing the website of the Almaty City Administration.

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The intersection of Husein bin Talal Street and Al-Farabi Avenue will be temporarily closed from November 5 to November 30, 2023, due to road construction work in Astana.

The ongoing construction of Tauelsizdik Avenue (Al-Farabi) extends from Kabanbay Batyr Avenue to Husein bin Talal Street, according to the official website of the Astana Akimat.

Traffic at this intersection will be completely blocked to carry out works under the project, including road surface construction.

Drivers and pedestrians are advised to plan their routes in advance and consider potential changes in traffic organization. Temporary road signs and indicators will be installed to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience.

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