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Djezzy Showcases Algeria’s Digital Sovereignty at IATF 2025
Algeria’s flagship operator took the IATF 2025 spotlight in Algiers to signal a clear message: the next phase of national connectivity is about scale, speed, and sovereignty. Fresh off a year of network upgrades and stronger investment, Djezzy is aligning its rollout calendar with the country’s 5G ambitions while…
Grande Panda Starts Rolling in Algeria—A New Chapter for Local Industry
Stellantis has begun production of the Grande Panda in Algeria—an inflection point for the country’s automotive ambitions. This is more than a new model; it is a vote of confidence in Algeria’s manufacturing base, workforce, and logistics. Local assembly means deeper supply chains, technology transfer, and skilled…
Hajj 2026: Committee Meeting to Review Appeals from Tourism Agencies
Algiers – On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the committee tasked with reviewing appeals from tourism and travel agencies deemed ineligible to organize Hajj activities for the 1447 AH/2026 season convened at the headquarters of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments, according to a statement by the National Office…
Intra-African Trade Fair 2025: An Opportunity to Strengthen Algeria’s Position as a Trade and Investment Hub
Algiers – On Sunday, August 31, 2025, economic expert Mouloud Khelif stated in Algiers that the fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF), scheduled from September 4 to 10, 2025, in Algiers, will contribute to reinforcing Algeria’s position as a pivotal hub for trade and investment in Africa. Speaking at…
Algerian Agency Plans Investment Summit During Intra‑African Trade Fair
The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) will host a summit of African investment‑promotion agencies next week at Algiers’ Exposition Palace. According to the agency’s announcement, the meeting will coincide with the 4th Intra‑African Trade Fair (IATF 2025)aps.dz. The summit aims to enhance cooperation among…
SEAL Intensifies Awareness Efforts to Promote Water Conservation
Algiers – The Algerian Water and Sanitation Company (SEAL) continues its efforts to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of preserving drinking water through educational and sensitization programs aimed at rationalizing consumption and protecting this vital resource, according to a report by Sabaq…
Integration of Green Hydrogen in Bus Engine Manufacturing
Algiers – On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Badari, oversaw the launch of the BAHU green hydrogen bus engine project at the ministry’s headquarters, according to a statement from Sabaq Press. The project is part of efforts to valorize research and development…
Algerian Products Draw Crowds at Damascus International Fair
DAMASCUS – The Algerian pavilion at the 62nd Damascus International Fair has become one of the exhibition’s main attractions, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Thousands of visitors have flocked to the stand to sample and purchase Algerian products, which officials say demonstrates growing international…
IATF 2025 in Algiers Seen as Catalyst for AfCFTA Progress
ALGIERS – Business leaders are optimistic that the fourth Intra‑African Trade Fair (IATF 2025), set for 4–10 September in Algiers, will advance the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Tahar Bouzid, president of the Algerian Confederation of Employers, described the fair as a “key platform” for local…
Central Bank Cuts Key Rate to 2.75 %
Algeria’s Monetary Policy Council has lowered the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 % and reduced reserve requirements to 2 %. The council said inflation slid to 0.35 % in July 2025—six percentage points below the same period last year—and that non‑hydrocarbon sectors pushed economic growth to 4.5 % in the…
Trade: Significant Interest in Algeria’s Pavilion at Damascus International Fair
Algiers – The Algerian pavilion at the 62nd edition of the Damascus International Fair, held from August 27 to September 5, 2025, is witnessing notable interest from visitors eager to explore the quality of national products, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion on…
President of the Republic Chairs Working Meeting Dedicated to the Trade Sector
President of the Republic Chairs Working Meeting Dedicated to the Trade SectorAlgiers – On Thursday, August 28, 2025, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defense, chaired a working meeting focused on the trade sector and strengthening mechanisms for regulating…
Major Chinese Project for Solar Glass Production in Algeria
Algiers – On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Nourredine Yassaa, Secretary of State for Renewable Energies, and Karima Bekir-Tafer, Secretary of State for Mines, both under the Ministry of Energy, received a delegation from the Chinese company Kibing Group, led by Eric Wong Quan, Deputy General Manager, at the ministry’s…
Trans-Saharan Highway: A Model of Algeria’s Commitment to Advancing African Integration
Algiers – The Trans-Saharan Highway, one of the largest infrastructure projects in Africa, stands as a prominent example of Algeria’s commitment to realizing African integration and transforming it into a sustainable economic reality. This highway, connecting Algiers (Algeria) to Lagos (Nigeria), is one of nine major…
Algeria Strengthens Economic Development: Investment Loan Guarantee Fund Exceeds 35 Billion DZD in 2024
Algiers – Algeria’s Investment Loan Guarantee Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) announced in its annual report that, in 2024, it provided banking loan guarantees—excluding the agricultural sector—worth more than 35 billion Algerian dinars, up from around 28 billion dinars in 2023.According to the Fund, 561…
Tassili Airlines Ownership Officially Transferred to Air Algérie
Algiers – Air Algérie announced on Saturday the formal completion of the ownership transfer of Tassili Airlines, in accordance with the agreement signed with Sonatrach’s external activities and support holding company. According to the statement, this strategic move implements the directives of the President of the…
Local Development Bank Net Income Rises 31% to Nearly DZD 23 Billion in 2024
Algiers – The Local Development Bank (BDL) posted a net income of nearly 23 billion Algerian dinars (DZD) in 2024, marking a 31% increase compared to 2023, according to the state-owned bank’s annual report approved by its general assembly. The results show that the bank’s turnover reached DZD 96 billion, up 25%…
Saïd Saïoud Urges Strengthening of “Logitrans” Fleet to Secure Fuel Supply to Southern Algeria
Algerian Minister of Transport, Saïd Saïoud, emphasized the need to bolster the fleet of the “Logitrans” Group to enhance transport capacity to the south and ensure a consistent fuel supply. Chairing a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters with senior officials, including the Group’s CEO and the Director General of…
Bank of Algeria Reminds of the Strict and Personal Nature of Currency Exchange for Travel Abroad
The Bank of Algeria, on Thursday, reiterated that the currency exchange granted for travel abroad is a strictly personal right and cannot be transferred or used by a third party, in accordance with existing regulations. This reminder comes after content circulating on social media that promoted organized travel…
Trade: Evaluation Meeting to Monitor Market Supply and Preparations for the Upcoming School Year
Author: Nor Eleslam Algeria‘s Minister of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation, Tayeb Zitouni, chaired an evaluative meeting via videoconference to review measures taken to ensure a regular and balanced supply of goods to the national market during the summer season, as well as preparations for the upcoming…
