President Tebboune Links Economic Growth to Cultural, Artistic Progress

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has stressed the importance of cultural and artistic development accompanying Algeria's ongoing economic progress across various fields. This strategic emphasis aims to allow the nation to reclaim its deep-rooted civilizational and cultural heritage. The President's statement followed a presentation by Dr. Malika Ben Doudah, Minister of Culture and Arts, concerning the project to establish the International Philharmonic Orchestra of Algeria. He valued this cultural achievement, led by Maestro Amine Kouider, as a reflection of the nation's commitment to integrating arts into its broader national development trajectory, ahead of its inaugural performance commemorating the 72nd anniversary of the glorious November 1st Revolution.

Dr. Ben Doudah indicated that the creation of the International Philharmonic Orchestra, initiated by President Tebboune, marks a new phase in Algerian musical history. It establishes a long-term cultural project focused on human investment and providing institutions capable of nurturing talent and fostering excellence. The orchestra comprises 100 professional musicians and 40 choir singers, including 70 Algerian artists from both within the country and the national diaspora abroad, alongside 30 foreign musicians from 12 countries, such as Cuba, Venezuela, South Africa, Russia, China, Spain, Italy, Germany, Egypt, Tunisia, and Lebanon. Its artistic and executive leadership is entrusted to Maestro Amine Kouider, a UNESCO Ambassador for Peace with over three decades of international experience. The orchestra's mission is to reintroduce Algerian musical heritage through orchestral and symphonic interpretations, broadening its expressive horizons and enhancing its presence on international stages, while also bringing global music closer to Algerian audiences.

To ensure the project's continuity and identify new talents, preparations are underway for the launch of a youth orchestra in December, with 60 musicians selected from approximately 250 candidates across 32 provinces for intensive training. The orchestra's program extends beyond musical performances to include a historical dimension, featuring lectures on Algerian history and visits to national memory institutions. It plans artistic tours across Algeria, including southern regions, and major global capitals to expand its audience and reinforce the connection between art, local memory, and civilizational heritage. The Minister also proposed re-establishing the Algerian National Ballet, dissolved in 2016, to provide an institutional space for artists, fostering their training and development while engaging with international experiences. These initiatives, alongside new cultural infrastructure projects like three new