Economic Policy

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Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil: Brent crude above $80 per barrel

Oil: Brent crude above $80 per barrel

Oil prices recorded a slight increase today, Wednesday, after a 10 percent decline since the beginning of the week, amid market anticipation of geopolitical developments in the Middle East. In early morning trading, the price of Brent crude for October delivery rose by 1.34 percent to $80.42 per barrel. Meanwhile, its American counterpart, West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery, increased by 0.70 percent to $76.30 per barrel.

Aug 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
Travel Grant: The Ministry of Finance Denies Rumors Regarding the Review or Cancellation of New Procedures

Travel Grant: The Ministry of Finance Denies Rumors Regarding the Review or Cancellation of New Procedures

The Ministry of Finance denied today, Wednesday in a statement, the rumors circulating on some social media pages regarding the possibility of reviewing or canceling the new procedures related to the travel grant and returning to the previous system. In this context, the ministry confirmed that the circulated document attributed to it is "forged and baseless" and was not issued by any of its departments, noting that all official data and information related to its tasks and competencies are published exclusively through its accredited official channels, the statement adds.

Aug 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Manufacturing & Industry
The Prime Minister presides over the signing ceremony of two industrial cooperation agreements

The Prime Minister presides over the signing ceremony of two industrial cooperation agreements

Today, Wednesday, in Algiers, Prime Minister Mr. Saifi Gharib presided over the signing ceremony of two industrial cooperation agreements in the field of mechanical subcontracting, between the Eastern Maintenance Company (a subsidiary of the GICA Group) and both 'Stellantis Algeria' and 'Ident'. The signing ceremony took place on the sidelines of his inauguration of a factory for the production of brake pads and their accessories, belonging to the Eastern Maintenance Company, in the presence of the Minister of Interior, Local Communities and Transport, Said Sayoud, the Minister of Industry, Yahya Bchir, and the Minister of Finance, Abdel Karim Boualzerd, along with several officials and economic operators.

Aug 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Sustainability & Green Economy
Algeria formalizes its new NDC: 24 billion dollars for the climate

Algeria formalizes its new NDC: 24 billion dollars for the climate

Algeria submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution in June 2026 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The submission was officially announced on Monday, August 3, 2026, by the Minister of Environment and Quality of Life, Kaouther Krikou, and was immediately welcomed by the European Union, GIZ, and the United Nations system in Algeria, which see it as a strong signal for bilateral climate and energy cooperation.

Aug 5, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Trade & Exports
ECOTIMES

Algeria-Namibia: Prospects for Strengthening Mining Cooperation

The Minister of Mines and Mining Industries, Mourad Hanifi, received in Algiers the Ambassador of the Republic of Namibia to Algeria, Samuel Kaveto Mbambo, with both parties discussing prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of resource valorization and training, a statement from the ministry indicated on Monday, as reported by APS.

Aug 5, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Hydraulics: Algeria accelerates its projects in Illizi and Blida

Hydraulics: Algeria accelerates its projects in Illizi and Blida

In the face of climate challenges and the need to ensure sustainable water security, the Algerian state is stepping up its efforts. Public investments are multiplying, affecting both the vast expanses of the Grand Sud and the major urban centers in the north of the country. It is within this dynamic that the recent announcements from the Illizi Hydraulic Directorate and the unexpected inspection visit led by the sector minister, Lounès Bouzegza, in the wilaya of Blida, are situated, according to an APS dispatch.

Aug 5, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Diaspora & International
President of the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council on an official visit to Chad

President of the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council on an official visit to Chad

Algeria - The President of the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council, Mohamed Boukhari, began today, Tuesday, a visit to the Republic of Chad, at the invitation of his Chadian counterpart, Ahmed Ambodo Mohamed, to participate in the official opening ceremony of the second ordinary session of 2026 of the Chadian Council, scheduled to be held tomorrow, Wednesday, in the capital N'Djamena, according to a statement from the council.

Aug 4, 2026aps.dz