Kazakhstan unveils ‘Central Asia’s most powerful’ supercomputer
New AI-focused system to support startups, researchers, and regional tech growth as part of Kazakhstan’s digital transformation
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan has taken a major step toward becoming a regional technology hub with the arrival of a new supercomputer—touted as the most powerful in Central Asia—designed to accelerate artificial intelligence research and high-performance computing.
According to Kursiv Media, the machine will be installed at the Tier 3 national data center operated by the Ministry of Digital Development. Equipped with NVIDIA’s latest H200 graphics processors, the system is capable of reaching performance speeds of up to 2 exaflops—roughly two quintillion operations per second.
Authorities say the system’s computing power will be made publicly accessible, offering resources to startups, academic institutions, and research centers involved in AI development.
Sectors such as healthcare, education, energy, and public services are expected to benefit from its deployment.
The ministry believes the project enhances Kazakhstan’s appeal to international IT companies and data infrastructure investors, particularly as the supercomputer was imported with exemptions on customs duties and VAT.
The initiative coincides with expanding digital cooperation between Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates.
During a recent state visit by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Digital Development signed an agreement with UAE-based Presight AI—a subsidiary of the G42 group—to jointly establish a supercomputing cluster in Kazakhstan. Presight has since opened an office in Astana.
Presight AI, founded in 2020 and publicly traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), operates in 14 countries and specializes in data analytics, software, and AI-driven solutions.
Officials say the launch of the supercomputer marks a critical milestone in Kazakhstan’s broader digital transformation strategy and positions the country as a potential leader in providing AI computing services across Central Asia.
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