Meeting of the KAU President with University Alumnus Arif Babayev

A meeting between Assylbek Issakhov, President of Kazakh-American University, and KAU alumnus Arif Babayev took place in London.

Arif Babayev is an international entrepreneur, co-founder of DNA Payments Group, and an investor in financial technologies. His professional activities cover the development of payment infrastructure, the implementation of investment projects, and the expansion of presence in international financial markets.

One of the significant milestones in his business journey was the acquisition by his investment group of a controlling stake in the Austrian company card complete Service Bank AG, which operates in the field of bank cards and payment services. This transaction demonstrates the further strengthening of his position in the European financial services market.

For Kazakh-American University, it is especially valuable that the alumnus maintains a strong connection with his alma mater. Arif Babayev continues to support KAU, including by providing grants to talented students.

His professional journey serves as an important example of the successful realization of the educational potential of KAU graduates. Such achievements reflect the high competitiveness of the university’s alumni, their ability to grow professionally in an international environment, and their contribution to the development of human capital.