ALMATY, Kazakhstan — September 2026 — iHolding Group, founded and chaired by international businessman and investor Alain Khoueiry, is expanding its international business network as it develops investment and development initiatives connecting Kazakhstan and Central Asia with partners across the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
Headquartered in Kazakhstan, iHolding operates across a diversified portfolio that includes real estate development, hospitality and tourism, infrastructure, technology, natural resources, advisory services and international investment.
Under Khoueiry’s leadership, the group has developed a strategy centered on identifying large-scale opportunities in Kazakhstan while creating international partnerships capable of bringing investment, expertise, brands and global business relationships into the region.
“Kazakhstan has the resources, geography, talent and ambition to become one of the most important investment destinations connecting Asia, Europe and the Middle East,” said Alain Khoueiry, Founder and Chairman of iHolding Group. “Our objective at iHolding is to build the international relationships that can help transform opportunities into long-term projects and sustainable economic activity.”
Building from Kazakhstan to International Markets
A major focus of iHolding’s strategy is the development of destination-scale projects combining real estate, hospitality, tourism, entertainment and infrastructure.
Among the group’s flagship development concepts is Kaz Riviera, a large-scale waterfront destination planned in the Konaev area on the shores of the Kapchagay Reservoir in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Region.
The broader vision is to create an integrated destination capable of combining residential and commercial development with hospitality, entertainment, tourism, sporting events and international investment.
iHolding is also pursuing opportunities across Kazakhstan’s hospitality sector and exploring partnerships with international operators, investors and developers as tourism and business travel continue to become increasingly important components of the country’s economic diversification.
International Sport as an Economic Platform
The group’s activities increasingly extend into international sports and destination marketing.
Kazakhstan is preparing to host a round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship in 2027, bringing one of international powerboat racing’s leading competitions to the country for the first time.
For iHolding, international sporting events can serve a wider economic purpose by bringing together tourism, hospitality, sponsorship, infrastructure, media exposure and international business relationships.
The group sees this model as complementary to its broader destination-development strategy for Kazakhstan.
Connecting Kazakhstan with Global Business
Khoueiry’s international activities extend beyond iHolding.
Through iAmerica, he is working to develop stronger commercial and investment relationships between Kazakhstan, the United States and international markets.
He also serves as Central Asia Representative of the America-Eurasia Business Coalition (AEBC), strengthening his involvement in cross-border business engagement between Central Asia and international commercial networks.
His activities also include his position as Chairman of UNDSMA — Development of Sports, Music and the Arts, through which he supports international cooperation involving sport, culture, youth and creative initiatives.
Khoueiry is also an author whose work has focused on Kazakhstan, investment opportunities and the country’s potential as an increasingly important international business and tourism destination.
A Long-Term Vision for Kazakhstan
Rather than approaching Kazakhstan solely as a market for individual transactions, iHolding’s strategy is based on building interconnected platforms around investment, development, tourism, hospitality, technology and international partnerships.
Khoueiry believes Kazakhstan’s geographic position between major Asian, European and Middle Eastern markets provides an opportunity to attract a broader range of international investors, companies, brands and institutions.
“Our vision is long term,” Khoueiry said. “We want international partners to look at Kazakhstan not simply as an emerging market, but as a place where major ideas can be developed, international businesses can establish meaningful partnerships and projects can be built for the next generation.”
As iHolding expands its portfolio and international relationships, the group aims to continue positioning Kazakhstan at the center of its investment and development strategy while building bridges between Central Asia and global markets.
About iHolding Group
iHolding Group is a Kazakhstan-based investment and development group founded and chaired by Alain Khoueiry. Its activities span real estate, infrastructure, hospitality and tourism, technology, natural resources, advisory services and international investment. The group works with international partners to identify and develop opportunities in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and selected global markets.
About Alain Khoueiry
Alain Khoueiry is an international businessman, investor, entrepreneur and author based in Kazakhstan. He is the Founder and Chairman of iHolding Group and leads iAmerica. His work focuses on international investment, development, tourism, hospitality and building commercial relationships connecting Kazakhstan and Central Asia with global markets.
