Kazakhstan starts construction of Alatau’s Iconic Complex
The mixed-use development has a reported total investment of more than $800 million, while the value of the construction contract has not been disclosed.

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Kazakhstan has launched construction of the Iconic Complex in Alatau City, with the state-owned China State Construction Engineering Corporation serving as general contractor. Eurasianet said the project will combine different uses and include two towers measuring 272 and 78 meters.
The reported investment of more than $800 million covers the whole project; it is not the value of the contractor’s deal, which has not been disclosed. Completion is scheduled for late 2029.
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