Economic Policy

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Economic Policy
International Monetary Fund: The United States Must Change Its Economic Policy Approach

International Monetary Fund: The United States Must Change Its Economic Policy Approach

The International Monetary Fund proposed an alternative mix of economic policies to achieve the aspirations of the U.S. administration without causing negative global repercussions. In the review of Article IV for 2026, the Fund emphasized that adopting more sustainable tax and structural mechanisms instead of tariffs would serve Washington's national goals while simultaneously protecting the stability of the international financial system from inflation and rising debt risks.

Feb 26, 2026al24news.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
206 thousand dollars per day.. Oil shipping costs have quadrupled since the beginning of the year

206 thousand dollars per day.. Oil shipping costs have quadrupled since the beginning of the year

The cost of renting a large crude oil tanker to ship two million barrels from the Middle East to China has risen to $206,141 per day, for the first time since April 2020, according to data from the London Exchanges Group and the World Scale index used to calculate shipping costs in the sector, marking a fourfold increase since the beginning of the year. This rise comes in the wake of increased crude exports from the Middle East, amid fears of a potential military conflict between the United States and Iran, prompting traders to intensify tanker rentals. Estimates suggest that rising shipping costs may reduce the profits of Asian refineries. Watch the full content on الشروق أونلاين

Feb 26, 2026echoroukonline.com
Economic Policy
UN report predicts acceleration of economic growth in the Arab region to 3.7% in 2026

UN report predicts acceleration of economic growth in the Arab region to 3.7% in 2026

The United Nations stated that the Arab region is experiencing a gradual economic recovery despite increasing challenges, with expectations for regional growth to rise from 2.9% in 2025 to 3.7% in 2026. A report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), titled: 'Macroeconomic Outlook for the Arab Region', indicated that inflation is expected to decrease from 8.2...

Feb 26, 2026al24news.dz
Economic Policy
Algeria and the Netherlands Confirm Strengthening Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation

Algeria and the Netherlands Confirm Strengthening Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation

Azzouz Nasri, President of the Council of the Nation, received Elizabeth Ann Lofima, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Algeria, where they confirmed the strengthening of bilateral relations in the economic and diplomatic fields, and the development of parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The meeting, which took place yesterday, Wednesday, highlighted the importance of raising the level of economic relations, especially in the fields of energy, renewable energies, agriculture, food industries, and water resource management, in addition to supporting startups and innovation, benefiting from the new legal framework for investment that provides guarantees and incentives for investors. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 26, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Ajal chairs a meeting to study sector management files

Ajal chairs a meeting to study sector management files

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, chaired a meeting dedicated to studying and examining several files related to the activity and management of the sector, in the presence of several key officials in his ministerial circle. During the meeting held yesterday, Wednesday, at the ministry's headquarters, the minister listened to detailed presentations made by the officials regarding the files listed on the agenda, before issuing a series of directives and instructions concerning the issues raised, within the framework of monitoring performance and enhancing management effectiveness within the sector. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 26, 2026echoroukonline.com
Real Estate & Construction
Jalawi inspects several road projects in the capital

Jalawi inspects several road projects in the capital

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Abdelkader Jalawi, made an unexpected field visit this Thursday evening to several projects aimed at developing the road network in Algiers, according to a statement from the ministry. During this visit, Mr. Jalawi inspected the construction works of the tourist expansion road in Sidi Fredj and Palm Beach, including the construction of an engineering structure, in addition to the 'Hamisi' outlet project in the municipality of Zeralda, the same source adds.

Feb 26, 2026radioalgerie.dz