Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Kazakhstan Launches First Streaming Service with Local Content
Kazakhstan now has its first streaming service called Unico Play, backed by local investors.
It offers movies and shows, including Kazakh films, kids' programs, and shows dubbed from other languages.
They're using artificial intelligence to quickly translate and add subtitles.
The service is aiming to share Kazakh stories with the world.
The launch featured premiere shows such as 'Black Caviar' and historical dramas.
It also has a show in development, 'TWO', which was previously selected for MIPCOM's Fresh TV showcase.
Uni-Q Group launched the first streaming service in Kazakhstan, called Unico Play.
The service is supported by the Presidential Initiatives Foundation Dara and private investors.
Unico Play features Kazakh cinema, children's programs, and dramas.
The service utilizes AI for translation, dubbing, and subtitling into Kazakh.
The launch coincided with last week's Day of Kazakh Cinema.
- Who
- Uni-Q Group
- What
- Launched Kazakhstan's first streaming service, Unico Play.
- When
- Launched last week to coincide with the Day of Kazakh Cinema.
- Where
- Kazakhstan.
- Why
- To entertain and inspire audiences across Central Asia and showcase Kazakh stories.
- Service Name
- Unico Play
- Launch Date
- Last week (coinciding with Day of Kazakh Cinema)
- Backers
- Presidential Initiatives Foundation Dara, private investors
- Content Focus
- Kazakh cinema, kids programming, dubbed dramas
- Key Feature
- AI-powered localization engine
- Translation Volume
- Up to 600 hours daily
- Co-CEO of Uni-Q Group
- Dmitry Gudumak