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Unico Play Brings Home Historic GEMA Asia Awards Wins for Kazakhstan

By Ayana Birbayeva in Culture,International on 10 February 2026

ALMATY – Both GEMA Asia Awards statuettes have now been delivered to Kazakhstan, as the country has earned its first-ever recognition at the prestigious competition. Local streaming platform Unico Play took home two major prizes for its marketing campaign promoting the original series “Qara Bekire” (Black Caviar). The project won gold for …

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By Ayana Birbayeva in International,Sports on 10 February 2026

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By Ayana Birbayeva in Business on 10 February 2026

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By Ayana Birbayeva in Sports on 10 February 2026

Strong Connectivity Infrastructure Key to Digital Economy, Says Minister

By Assel Satubaldina in Business on 10 February 2026

Dimash Qudaibergen’s Show Tops China TV Ratings

By Staff report in Culture,International on 10 February 2026

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