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Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil Rises More Than 3% as War Expands in the Middle East

Oil Rises More Than 3% as War Expands in the Middle East

Oil prices rose on Thursday by more than three percent amid fears of a prolonged disruption of vital supplies due to escalating conflict between the United States and Iran in the Middle East, with concerns focused on shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. According to trading data, Brent crude rose by $2.44 or 3% to $84.01 a barrel by 09:20 GMT, while West Texas Intermediate crude also increased by the same amount to $77.10 a barrel. Read the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Mar 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
Banking & Finance
Gold Continues to Rise Amid Geopolitical Concerns

Gold Continues to Rise Amid Geopolitical Concerns

Gold prices rose on Thursday, supported by increased demand for safe assets amid the widening conflict in the Middle East, although a recovery in the dollar limited gains for the precious metal. According to trading data, gold rose in spot transactions by 0.7 percent to reach $5161.77 per ounce by 08:40 GMT, while U.S. gold futures for April delivery increased by 0.5 percent to $5161.30. Read the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Mar 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
Manufacturing & Industry
Parliamentary Praise for the Progress of the Zinc and Lead Mine Project in Tala Hamza and Amizour

Parliamentary Praise for the Progress of the Zinc and Lead Mine Project in Tala Hamza and Amizour

Members of the National People's Assembly praised the progress of the zinc and lead mine exploitation project in Tala Hamza and Amizour in Bejaia, expressing their satisfaction with the level of work recorded, and confirming the importance of this project which is expected to start in the coming days in implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic. The meeting was chaired by the Wali of Bejaia, Kamel Eddine Kerbouche, in the presence of the President of the Provincial People's Council, the General Director of the SONARACH industrial mining group, Redha Belhaj, the project manager representing the Algerian-Australian joint company BZL, along with members of the National People's Assembly, the acting heads of the Amizour and Tichy districts, and the mayors of Tala Hamza and Amizour, as well as the relevant executive directors.

Mar 5, 2026echoroukonline.com
Real Estate & Construction
Joint Ministerial Meeting to Regulate the Implementation Procedures for the Laghouat-Guerrara-Meniâ Line

Joint Ministerial Meeting to Regulate the Implementation Procedures for the Laghouat-Guerrara-Meniâ Line

Algeria - The Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellali, chaired today, Wednesday in Algiers, a meeting of the High Joint Ministerial Committee responsible for monitoring the financing and implementation procedures for the railway project linking Laghouat, Guerrara, and Meniâ, extending over a distance of 495 km, according to a statement from the ministry.

Mar 5, 2026aps.dz
Technology & Digital
Minister Zerouki Inspects Progress of the 'Medusa' Submarine Cable Project in Barcelona

Minister Zerouki Inspects Progress of the 'Medusa' Submarine Cable Project in Barcelona

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Mr. Sid Ali Zerouki, visited the MEDUSA submarine cable landing station in Barcelona, where he received comprehensive explanations from the project team. This visit is part of the preparations for putting the submarine cable into service, expected early next year, due to its importance in enhancing the telecommunications infrastructure and international connectivity.

Mar 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Algeria Strengthens Energy Cooperation with Niger and Accelerates Implementation of Strategic Projects

Algeria Strengthens Energy Cooperation with Niger and Accelerates Implementation of Strategic Projects

The Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna, confirmed the government's efforts to activate a full partnership based on the implementation of major strategic projects, in line with the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at enhancing cooperation between Algeria and the Republic of Niger in the energy sector.

Mar 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz