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Energy & Hydrocarbons
Niger reaffirms the strategic importance of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project

Niger reaffirms the strategic importance of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, discussed with the Minister of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger, Hamadou Tini, the reality and prospects of bilateral cooperation between Algeria and Niger in the field of hydrocarbons, and ways to enhance the existing partnership between SONATRACH and the Nigerien National Petroleum Company 'SONIDEP', particularly in the areas of research and exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons, drilling services, refining, petrochemicals, and distribution and marketing of petroleum products, in addition to training, technology transfer, and capacity building. According to the ministry, the two sides reviewed during the meeting held today, Tuesday, June 2, at the ministry's headquarters, the progress of ongoing joint projects and discussed prospects for expanding cooperation to include projects ...

Jun 2, 2026echoroukonline.com
Tourism & Hospitality
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Medahi: The summer season is an important national date to boost domestic tourism and promote the Algerian tourist destination

Tourism and Traditional Industry Minister Houria Medahi stated that the summer season is an important national date to boost domestic tourism and promote the Algerian tourist destination, and an opportunity to highlight the natural, cultural, and heritage qualifications that various regions of the country possess, as well as to enhance traditional industries and crafts as an integral part of the Algerian tourism experience. The Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry confirmed that the state has mobilized all material, organizational, and human resources to ensure the success of the summer season, ensuring improved reception conditions and quality of services provided to citizens, vacationers, and visitors across various national tourist destinations, while providing the highest levels of security and cleanliness.

Jun 2, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Agriculture & Agribusiness
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Expected production of more than 117,000 quintals of grains in Ghardaïa

Today, Tuesday, in the Wilaya of Ghardaïa, the harvesting and threshing campaign for the agricultural season 2026/2025 has started, amid expectations of a production of 117,500 quintals of various types of grains, according to information from the Directorate of Agricultural Services. The total area planted with grains this season is estimated at about 2,350 hectares distributed over 56 agricultural investments operating in this type of strategic agriculture across 10 municipalities in the Wilaya, as explained by the sector director, Sid Ahmed Melahi, to the Algerian News Agency. The official pointed out that the expected quantity of grain production for this season represents an increase of about 36 percent compared to the previous agricultural season, which recorded a production of 86,116 quintals.

Jun 2, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Banking & Finance
African Export-Import Bank: Net profits rise by 25% in the first quarter

African Export-Import Bank: Net profits rise by 25% in the first quarter

The African Export-Import Bank 'Afriqexim-Bank' recorded a growth of 25% in its net profits during the first quarter of the current year, reaching nearly $270 million, compared to $215 million during the same period in 2025. The bank clarified in a statement that the loan portfolio increased by 2% to reach $42 billion by the end of March 2026, compared to ...

Jun 2, 2026al24news.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria Among Leading African Countries in Promoting Local Oil Refining

Algeria Among Leading African Countries in Promoting Local Oil Refining

According to Business Insider Africa, Algeria is among the leading African countries in the field of local crude oil refining, alongside Nigeria and Angola, as part of a rapidly accelerating continental trend aimed at reducing dependence on imported refined fuel and enhancing the added value of petroleum resources within producing countries. The site explained that this shift reflects a growing dynamism within the African continent, where oil-producing countries seek to expand their refining capacities to retain a larger share of oil revenues, instead of exporting crude and importing ready-made petroleum derivatives. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 2, 2026echoroukonline.com
Real Estate & Construction
Launch of a new project to construct 1,000 housing units 'ADL 3' in this province - Iqtissad Al Balad

Launch of a new project to construct 1,000 housing units 'ADL 3' in this province - Iqtissad Al Balad

The pace of launching housing projects under the 'ADL 3' program is accelerating, as the National Agency for Housing Improvement and Development has begun completing the technical and administrative procedures to start the construction of 1,000 new housing units in the Ain Nhas urban pole in the municipality of Khroub, Constantine province, as part of a total housing program in the province exceeding 25,000 housing units.

Jun 2, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
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In preparation for summer, Sonelgaz enhances the readiness of energy facilities in Illizi and Ghardaïa

A high-level delegation from Sonelgaz visited the provinces of Illizi and Ghardaïa at the beginning of this week to assess the readiness of energy facilities and evaluate their operational readiness in anticipation of the summer peak period. The delegation included the General Director of the Distribution Pole in Ouargla, Habouch Omar, and the Assistant General Director of the Electricity Production Pole, Riani Faisal, during the three-day visit that started last Sunday. The visit program included six vital production stations in Illizi, Ain Amnas, Debdeb, Bourj Omar Idriss, Bourj El Hawa, and Ghardaïa. The delegation assessed the condition of the equipment and facilities on-site and evaluated their operational readiness in anticipation of the summer peak period.

Jun 2, 2026iqtissadalbalad.dz
Employment & Workforce
Agreement to Enhance Operational Efficiency at Air Algérie

Agreement to Enhance Operational Efficiency at Air Algérie

The Air Algérie group signed a framework agreement for the transfer of ground handling activities to the AH Ground Operations (AH GO) branch, as part of the restructuring process of the group and enhancing its operational performance. According to a statement from the group, the agreement was signed yesterday, Monday, at the headquarters of the domestic airline, in the presence of the Secretary General of the General Union of Algerian Workers at the domestic airline, Said Lamouchi. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jun 2, 2026echoroukonline.com