Big AI Technology Show in Kazakhstan

May 5, 2026, 13:24
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

Almaty, Kazakhstan had a big technology event called Gitex. Many companies and investors came to talk about AI and computers.

Main Body

Many people came to the show. There were 336 companies and 200 speakers from 50 countries. The President of Kazakhstan said AI helps the economy grow. Kazakhstan wants to build big data centers. These centers need a lot of electricity. They will use a special gas power plant to work. Companies from Turkey also came. They want to sell software and satellite maps. They want to work with more people in Central Asia. Many people spent money at the show. One leader said there is 60 million dollars for new technology. Many companies signed new business deals.

Conclusion

The show ended with new partners and big plans for better computers in Kazakhstan.

Learning

💡 Focus: How to say 'What is there?'

In the text, we see: "There were 336 companies".

When we want to describe a place or a situation, we use There is (1 thing) or There are (2+ things).

Past Tense (Looking back):

  • 1 thing → There was
  • 2+ things → There were

Examples from the text:

  • 336 companies → There were 336 companies.
  • 60 million dollars → There is 60 million dollars. (Money is treated as one big amount).

Quick Pattern: There + be →\rightarrow Something exists

Example: There is a power plant →\rightarrow The plant exists in that place.

Vocabulary Learning

technology (n.)
The use of science and tools to solve problems.
Example:The show had many new technologies.
companies (n.)
Businesses that sell goods or services.
Example:Many companies came to the show.
investors (n.)
People who give money to businesses for profit.
Example:Investors came to talk about AI.
economy (n.)
The system of buying and selling in a country.
Example:AI helps the economy grow.
grow (v.)
To increase in size or amount.
Example:The economy will grow with new technology.
data (n.)
Facts and figures collected for analysis.
Example:The centers store big data.
centers (n.)
Places where many things are kept or used.
Example:They want to build data centers.
electricity (n.)
Power that makes machines work.
Example:The centers need a lot of electricity.
power (n.)
The ability to do something or produce energy.
Example:The gas power plant will supply power.
software (n.)
Programs that run on computers.
Example:They want to sell software.
maps (n.)
Images that show places and directions.
Example:They sell satellite maps.
deals (n.)
Agreements between people or companies.
Example:Many companies signed new business deals.