Algiers – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune conducted a targeted ministerial reshuffle this Thursday, restructuring the management of the nation’s energy and mineral resources, according to an official statement from the Presidency.The reshuffle introduces a new hierarchy and specialized roles within these strategic sectors:Mohamed Arkab: Promoted to the rank of Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons.Mourad Hanifi: Appointed as the Minister of Mining and Mining Industries.Karima Tafer: Appointed as Secretary of State to the Minister of Mining and Mining Industries.Strategic RestructuringThe elevation of Mohamed Arkab to Minister of State signals the high priority the presidency places on the hydrocarbons sector as the backbone of the national economy. Meanwhile, the appointment of a dedicated minister for Mining and Mining Industries—supported by a Secretary of State—underscores Algeria’s commitment to diversifying its economy and accelerating large-scale mineral projects.This restructuring is expected to streamline the management of major industrial ventures and enhance the efficiency of the country’s extractive industries.
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