The Minister of Housing, Urban Planning, and the City, Mohamed Tarek Belaribi, has reassured subscribers to the AADL 3 (Agence d’amélioration et de développement du logement) rent-to-own housing program. He affirmed that the AADL is diligently working to implement the program, despite criticism, particularly from social media accounts operating outside the country.
During a session at the People’s National Assembly last Thursday, the Minister stated that all concerns are being addressed and regularly monitored. He emphasized that every subscriber who meets the eligibility criteria will automatically receive housing, in accordance with established standards. Belaribi noted that AADL has learned from its experience managing the AADL 1 and AADL 2 programs, leading to improved management of the current program. Notably, the complete reliance on digitalization, including electronic payments, has eliminated the long queues that characterized previous phases. He revealed that over 300,000 subscribers have already paid the first installment of the initial tranche within the AADL 3 program.
Furthermore, the Minister announced that his department is working to encourage construction companies to undertake public works projects, especially in the southern provinces, to ensure the continuity of development programs. He explained that the ministry is preparing a new directive to address the reluctance of some companies to engage in these types of projects. This directive will provide a regulatory framework to encourage greater participation from operators in various public programs.
Belaribi highlighted efforts in the area of public works, noting that Algeria is currently witnessing, for the first time since independence, the construction of a 500-bed hospital in Tizi Ouzou. He confirmed that its delivery is expected by November 2026, at the latest, within approximately 24 months. He also stressed the importance of the professional classification and organization system for construction companies, which allows for the determination of their actual project implementation capabilities.
The number of qualified and classified companies from category 5 to 9 (medium to large companies) has increased from 670 in 2023 to 1289 in 2025, a 92 percent increase. The total number of classified companies from category 1 to 9 has also increased significantly, indicating a positive trend in the construction sector. This increase in qualified construction firms is expected to bolster the timely completion of housing and infrastructure projects nationwide.
