{"id":33379,"date":"2025-12-10T03:14:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T02:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=33379"},"modified":"2025-12-10T03:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T02:14:11","slug":"algerian-startups-drive-digital-shift-at-african-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=33379","title":{"rendered":"Algerian Startups Drive Digital Shift at African Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Algiers<\/strong> &#8211; Algeria is witnessing a surge in innovative startups that are spearheading the nation&#8217;s digital transformation and bolstering its knowledge-based economy. This was highlighted at the recent African Startup Forum, where Algerian companies showcased their advancements and forged strategic international partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth edition of the African Startup Forum concluded with resounding success, affirming Algeria&#8217;s leadership in the burgeoning tech sector. Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises, <em>Nourredine Ouahdi<\/em>, along with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, <em>Yacine Mahdi Oualid<\/em>, and the Minister of Vocational Training and Education, <em>Nassima Arahab<\/em>, attended the event, underscoring the government&#8217;s commitment to fostering innovation.<\/p>\n<p>One notable success story is &#8216;<em>Shams Nat<\/em>&#8216;, an Algerian startup established in 2024 that has rapidly become a leader in mobile phone charging services. Led by <em>Ismail Nasr Eddine<\/em>, the company has established a strong presence in the digital market and received the &#8216;Label&#8217; certification for innovation and knowledge creation. Shams Nat boasts a monthly turnover of approximately 80 million Algerian dinars, reflecting its robust economic activity.<\/p>\n<p><em>Nasr Eddine<\/em> emphasized that &#8216;<em>Shams Nat<\/em>&#8216; provides innovative technical solutions and collaborates strategically with various partners through commercial agreements to promote their products. This reflects the company&#8217;s vision of building an integrated network of national and international partnerships. He also noted the importance of Shams Nat&#8217;s participation in the fourth edition of the African Startup Forum, stating it was important for networking and visibility.<\/p>\n<p>The success of Algerian startups like &#8216;<em>Shams Nat<\/em>&#8216; underscores the country&#8217;s potential to become a regional hub for technological innovation and economic growth. The African Startup Forum served as a crucial platform for these companies to showcase their capabilities, attract investment, and establish partnerships that will further accelerate their growth and contribute to Algeria&#8217;s digital transformation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?cat=38\">More Technology articles on DZWatch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\">DZWatch &#8211; Your News Portal<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Algiers &#8211; Algeria is witnessing a surge in innovative startups that are spearheading the nation&#8217;s digital transformation and bolstering its knowledge-based economy. 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