Women Queue for Kazakhstan’s Umai Mortgages Amid Questions Over Affordability

Women in Almaty and Astana lined up hoping to secure mortgages under Kazakhstan's Umai program, designed to aid homeownership. The rush highlighted challenges women face in the housing market, including a significant gender pay gap, with average female earnings at 72% of men's. Questions remain about the program's affordability for those most in need.

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