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Algiers: 5 Arrested and 38,000 Psychotropic Pills Seized
The Search and Intervention Squad of the Algiers State Security has dismantled an organized criminal network consisting of five individuals specializing in the trafficking of psychotropic substances, seizing 38,000 psychotropic tablets. According to a National Security statement, the operation, conducted under the…
Algiers: Gang Dismantled and Large Quantity of Ecstasy Seized
The Algiers State Security Services, represented by the First District of the Judicial Police, handled a case involving the formation of an organized criminal group active in the illegal trafficking of hard drugs for sale, offering narcotics for sale, concealment, and the misdemeanor of money laundering. According to…
Krikou receives Qatari Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, Kaouthar Krikou, received on Tuesday the Qatari Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie, accompanied by a high-level delegation at the ministry’s headquarters to strengthen bilateral cooperation relations between the two…
Belmehdi inaugurates new religious structures in the capital
The Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Youcef Belmehdi, conducted a working and inspection visit to the province of Algiers on Thursday. During the visit, he inaugurated several facilities belonging to the sector and laid the foundation stone for other projects, as part of supporting religious structures…
Arkab Participates in the Opening of “SEMICA Chad 2026” Exhibition
Minister of State and Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, representing President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, is participating in the opening of the International Exhibition of Mines, Quarries, and Hydrocarbons, “SEMICA Chad 2026.” According to a ministry statement, the exhibition is being held under the…
New Edition of the Holy Quran Released
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has issued a new edition of the Holy Quran according to the narration of Imam Warsh from Imam Nafi’, under the high patronage of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. According to the Ministry, this edition was produced in an elaborate format, including a full Quran in large…
Sayoud Receives President of Naif Arab University for Security Sciences
The Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transport, Said Sayoud, received on Tuesday the President of the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Abdulmajeed bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan, according to a statement from the ministry. The two parties discussed ways to strengthen…
Guterres: AI Cannot Be Left to the Whims of ‘a Few Billionaires’
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned heads of technology companies about the risks of artificial intelligence, stating that its future cannot be held hostage to the “whims of a few billionaires.” Speaking at the Global AI Summit held in India, Guterres called on tech moguls to support a $3 billion…
Oil Prices Rise
Oil prices rose during Tuesday’s trading, supported by Chinese economic data that boosted expectations of improved demand. Brent crude futures rose 19 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $64.13 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for February, which expire today, also rose 25 cents, or 0.4 percent. The…
Algeria-Oman: Discussing Ways to Enhance Cooperation in Fertilizer Production
The Minister of State, Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, received on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters a delegation from the Suhail Bahwan Group Holding, led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sheikh Saad Suhail Bahwan. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to…
Important announcement from the National Office of Hajj and Umrah
The National Office of Hajj and Umrah reminded that Thursday, February 19, is the final deadline for paying the Hajj costs, which amounted to 82 million centimes this season. The office stated that February 19, 2026, at 3:30 PM, is the deadline for completing all administrative, health, and financial procedures. It…
General Chanegriha Continues His Visit to Qatar on the Third Day
General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defense and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army, continues his official visit to the State of Qatar on its third day. During the second day of his visit to the State of Qatar, General Saïd Chanegriha attended the official opening ceremony…
Thunderstorms and strong winds forecast for several provinces
The National Meteorological Office has warned of thunderstorms and strong winds in several provinces across the country. A weather alert indicated rainfall and wind in the provinces of Algiers, Souk Ahras, Tipaza, Laghouat, Bejaia, M’Sila, Tiaret, Tebessa, Tizi Ouzou, Chlef, Batna, Mostaganem, Annaba, Ain Temouchent…
World Food Programme Warns of ‘Catastrophic’ Hunger Crisis in Afghanistan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a “catastrophic” hunger crisis, amid worsening malnutrition rates that threaten the lives of millions of children. John Aylieff, the WFP Country Director in Afghanistan, stated that the country is undergoing a “catastrophic food…
New Offer from Algérie Télécom
Algérie Télécom has announced a new offer providing 1,000 GB of internet data. The company explained in a post on its official Facebook page that “digital freedom begins with a subscription to the Idoom 4G offer, without commitment, for 7,500 dinars.” This offer allows users to benefit from 1,000 GB of internet data…
Seizure of 14,000 Bags of Chewing Tobacco in Tebessa
The mobile customs brigade in Tebessa, operating within the jurisdiction of the Tebessa Customs Divisional Inspectorate, has seized 14,000 bags of chewing tobacco. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a utility vehicle used for smuggling and the arrest of two individuals. Reference: link
Indonesia Expresses Interest in Investing in Algeria’s Energy and Mining Sectors
The Minister of State and Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, received a high-level delegation from the Republic of Indonesia on Tuesday at the ministry’s headquarters. The delegation was led by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryono, according to a ministry statement. The…
Rezig discusses boosting Algerian exports to Saudi Arabia
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, received the Saudi Ambassador to Algeria, Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Busairi, at the ministry’s headquarters on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to promote bilateral trade and economic relations and increase the level of exchange…
Launch of the Glossary of Terms Used in Trade and Economy
The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, the Minister of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation, Amel Abdellatif, and the President of the Supreme Council of the Arabic Language, Salah Belaid, oversaw the official launch ceremony of the glossary of terms used in trade and economy…
Earthquake in Tipaza Province
The Center for Research in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics recorded an earthquake today, Wednesday, at 9:02 PM, with a magnitude of 3.3 on the Richter scale. The center identified the epicenter of the tremor as 10 km north of the city of Cherchell in Tipaza Province. Reference: link
