Presight establishes first Central Asia R&D lab in Kazakhstan
Facility to focus on AI and digital governance solutions
#Kazakhstan #R&D - ADX-listed big data and AI company Presight (ADX:PRESIGHT) has announced the establishment of its first regional research and development laboratory in Central Asia, located in Astana, Kazakhstan. The announcement was made by Presight Chief Growth Officer Magzhan Kenesbai during the official visit of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev to the International Artificial Intelligence Centre Alem.ai at Astana Hub. The facility will focus on developing and localising advanced solutions in AI, data analytics and digital governance, supporting national objectives for technological sovereignty and innovation-led growth. Presight is currently implementing a large-scale Astana Smart City project with the Akimat of Astana whilst developing Kazakhstan’s first Command Centre for Government Analytics and Decision-Making.
SO WHAT? - Presight opened its first Central Asia regional office in Astana, earlier thisyear, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion. The new R&D centre at Astana Hub reflects both the company’s deepening commitment to Kazakhstan and the success of its partnership with the Kazakh government. In doing so, Presight is helping to address the country’s sovereign AI needs, in contrast to many global AI companies that simply sell-in AI products developed elsewhere. The new AI R&D centre will help ensure that Presight’s solutions align with local requirements, regulatory frameworks or linguistic needs.
Here are some key details about Presights new AI R&D Lab:
Abu Dhabi-based G42 group company Presight has announced the establishment of its first regional R&D laboratory in Central Asia, located at Kazakhstans’ International Artificial Intelligence Centre Alem.ai at Astana Hub.
The new R&D facility will focus on developing and localising advanced solutions in AI, data analytics and digital governance, supporting national objectives for technological sovereignty and innovation-led growth.
The new centre was announced by Presight Chief Growth Officer Magzhan Kenesbai during the official visit of the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to Alem.ai.
Presight currently is implementing the Astana Smart City project, via a large-scale public-private partnership with the Akimat of Astana integrating artificial intelligence into key areas of urban management including transport, safety and sustainable development.
The company has played a key role in developing Kazakhstan’s first Command Centre for Government Analytics and Decision-Making, enabling real-time monitoring, analysis and management of national and municipal processes.
The Central Asia expansion reflects Presight’s broader strategy to position itself as the AI and digital transformation partner of choice in the region, leveraging global experience to localise solutions for sustainable and inclusive digital development.
ZOOM OUT - Presight inaugurated its first Central Asia regional office in Astana in May 2025 during the official visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion. The office, located at the Astana International Financial Centre, serves as the regional hub with over 40 local Kazakhs employed, supporting implementation of a $190 million six-year smart city project with the City of Astana. The expansion forms part of a larger strategic partnership between the UAE and Kazakhstan, with over $5 billion in agreements spanning AI, smart cities, data protection, logistics, education and agriculture.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]