Economic Policy

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Brent price approaches the threshold of $100 per barrel

Oil prices rose today, Thursday, approaching the threshold of $100 per barrel of Brent crude, driven by developments in geopolitical situations. At around 10 AM GMT, the price of North Sea Brent crude for September delivery rose by 4.68% to reach $98.74, after touching $98.80 earlier, marking a 5% increase. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude for the same month also rose by 3.78%, reaching $90.11 per barrel.

Jul 23, 2026al24news.dz
Tourism & Hospitality
Domestic and Saharan Tourism: The New Roadmap

Domestic and Saharan Tourism: The New Roadmap

A new action plan for the promotion and development of domestic and Saharan tourism will soon be implemented. Indeed, the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, meeting Tuesday in Algiers under the presidency of the Minister, Mrs. Houria Meddahi, has begun consultations with a view to developing a new strategy, in accordance with the guidelines of the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at further enhancing the attractiveness of the 'Algeria destination' and restoring its former glory.

Jul 23, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Investment & FDI
ECOTIMES

A committed continental strategy: How Algeria varies its financing methods

The African Import-Export Bank Afreximbank announced last Monday the unlocking of a facility of 200 million dollars aimed at supporting the execution of a large-scale oil and gas contract in the Hassi Bir Rekaiz field, in Algeria. This operation is part of a series of financings centered around a central objective claimed by the institution: to accelerate regional economic integration by providing direct support to major industrial and energy projects. In this context, Algeria does not position itself as a mere host. It joined Afreximbank as an active...

Jul 23, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Banking & Finance
ECOTIMES

Mohamed Krim, management consultant and former bank CEO: "This is not a change in doctrine regarding debt"

Afreximbank announced the release of 200 million dollars in favor of Shoreline and Arkad SpA, and CEPSA tasked with executing part of the 980 million dollar contract with SONATRACH for the HBR project in Algeria. What does this concretely mean for Algeria? Is it a form of external financing for the country? Mohamed Krim: The announcement from Afreximbank does not mean that Algeria has benefited from a loan of 200 million dollars nor that SONATRACH has incurred debt with this institution. It is financing granted to Shoreline and Arkad SPA, the companies tasked with...

Jul 23, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Banking & Finance
ECOTIMES

Evolution of banks in 2025: Rush for Treasury bonds

It should be noted that in 2024, private banks had invested 620 billion dinars in Treasury bonds. How can we explain this rush and the growth of Treasury bonds in the portfolios of private banks? "We observe a very significant evolution in recent years: private banks are increasingly involved in trading public securities. This activity now represents an important source of their revenues and characterizes a very significant evolution of the business models that are already deployed by private banks," analyzes Rachid Sekak. He adds that ...

Jul 23, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algerian shale gas: Beyond rent and fears, thinking about the resource through competence

Algerian shale gas: Beyond rent and fears, thinking about the resource through competence

In this contribution addressed to Eco Times, geophysicist Badrezzamane Hedjazi invites to move beyond the simple logic of rent to approach shale gas through the lens of competitiveness. Indeed, in the face of the inevitable decline of conventional deposits, this potential represents a major growth lever, too often blocked by poorly framed environmental arbitrations. While Algeria holds the 3rd largest global potential, Mr. Hedjazi believes that the real economic challenge lies not in the volume of reserves, but in the valorization of local human capital.

Jul 23, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
ECOTIMES

Prevention of forest fires: The role of rural land management

To sustainably extinguish the threat, reflection is necessary. In addition to classic prevention actions and the mobilization of resources and the institutional organization required for active intervention, the fight against fires also demands beneficial transformations in the rural world, particularly in mountainous areas. Undoubtedly, rural exodus to cities – during various periods of post-independence Algeria – has left behind a complex legacy, that of land encumbered by undivided ownership and the absence of clear property titles. Due to the lack of...

Jul 23, 2026ecotimesdz.com