Minister of State, Minister of Petroleum and Mines, Mohamed Arkoub, is representing Algeria at the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 23rd to 27th.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mines, this edition of the conference is particularly significant as it transforms into the ‘Global Industry Summit – GIS 2025’. The summit will host heads of state and government, ministers, high-ranking officials, and prominent leaders from international industrial institutions.
Mr. Arkoub is leading a high-level Algerian delegation comprising representatives from the petroleum, mining, and industrial sectors. The delegation includes the Algerian Ambassador to Austria, the Algerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, the Head of the National Agency for Mining Activities, and senior officials from relevant sectors.
On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Arkoub is scheduled to participate in a session entitled: ‘Unlocking the Potential of Clean Hydrogen through Investment and Innovation’. This session will highlight the growing role of clean hydrogen in supporting sustainable industrial development, with a focus on innovation, financing mechanisms, and fostering inter-regional cooperation.
The session will also witness the official launch of UNIDO’s Global Clean Hydrogen Programme, supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8), which will be implemented in nine partner countries, including Algeria.
This conference serves as a prominent global platform for shaping industrial policies. Representatives from 173 member states are convening to discuss prospects for sustainable industrial development, digital transformation, green industry, the circular economy, and the promotion of fair value chains, in addition to industrial cooperation with developing and middle-income countries.
Participants will explore new mechanisms for financing industrial projects and programs, developing solutions for technical cooperation, and exchanging expertise in the management of large-scale projects.
The statement emphasized that Algeria’s participation underscores its commitment to strengthening its international presence and solidifying its position as a reliable partner in the fields of industry, energy, and mining.
