Economic Policy

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Banking & Finance
Decline in Gold Prices

Decline in Gold Prices

Gold prices declined today, Thursday, as traders took profits after record gains for three consecutive sessions. Spot gold prices fell by (0.6 percent) to reach (4594.66) dollars per ounce, and U.S. gold futures for February delivery dropped by (0.8 percent) to (4599.50) dollars.

Jan 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Retail & Consumer
Trade: Winter sales start next Sunday

Trade: Winter sales start next Sunday

The Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation announced today, Thursday, in a statement that the winter sales for the year 2026 will start from Sunday, January 18, and will extend until the end of the holy month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. The ministry explained that this decision comes "due to the high demand for shopping during the winter period, and in anticipation of the specific increased demand during the month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, allowing citizens to benefit from discount offers during this religious occasion."

Jan 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Trade & Exports
Transport: Mr. Sayoud makes a surprise inspection visit to the Port of Algiers

Transport: Mr. Sayoud makes a surprise inspection visit to the Port of Algiers

Algeria - The Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Saïd Sayoud, made a surprise inspection visit to the Port of Algiers, where he reviewed the overall situation of the port, the status of containers, and the unloading and processing operations. He also observed the efforts to prepare the port to ensure a suitable working environment, issuing several instructions regarding the acceleration of work and the handling of ships and goods.

Jan 14, 2026aps.dz
Economic Policy
Béchar: Launch of Passenger Train Trials on the Southwestern Railway Line

Béchar: Launch of Passenger Train Trials on the Southwestern Railway Line

Béchar - Today, Wednesday, the trials for the passenger train on the new railway line Béchar-Beni Abbes-Tindouf-Gara Djebilet have begun, in a crucial phase preceding the operational launch of this mining line in the southwestern region for the transport of passengers and goods, according to the announcement by the General Directorate of the National Company for Rail Transport.

Jan 14, 2026aps.dz
Diaspora & International
Tafir participates in the official opening of the International Mining Conference in Riyadh

Tafir participates in the official opening of the International Mining Conference in Riyadh

Algeria - The Secretary of State to the Minister of Energy and Mines in charge of mines, Karima Bakir Tafir, participated today, Wednesday, in the official opening of the fifth edition of the International Mining Conference 2026 held in Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and also took part in several discussion sessions and held bilateral meetings, according to a statement from the ministry.

Jan 14, 2026aps.dz