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Youghourta Bellache holds a doctorate in economic sciences from the universities of Paris-Est Créteil and Béjaïa. His research focuses on

It is in a high-level international framework that the Algerian Minister of Training and Professional Education, Mrs.

Wage increases, tax exemptions, broad support, investment incentives, and housing programs are at the forefront with 600 trillion for social support during 2026... and 22 trillion of that will go directly to citizens. Finance Minister Abdel Karim Boualzerd revealed a package of 22 government measures aimed at revitalizing the middle class in Algeria, as part of a comprehensive approach that combines urgent measures to improve purchasing power with structural reforms affecting wages, taxes, support, investment, housing, and social services. An official correspondence from Finance Minister Abdel Karim Boualzerd to National People's Assembly member Rabah Jdou outlined the features of a comprehensive government strategy to rebuild the middle class in Algeria.

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, chaired a meeting last Wednesday.

The Minister of Vocational Training and Education, Nacera Arahab, participated in a high-level international meeting, attended by the Tunisian Minister of Employment and Training, Riadh Choud, and representatives from UNESCO and the International Labour Organization, on the occasion of the launch of the regional report titled: “Learning Today to Build Tomorrow: Excellence and Equity through Youth Skills.”

The National Union of Taxi Drivers announced in a statement today, Friday, March 27, the official launch of the process to supply taxi drivers and various transporters with tires, through various approved distribution points nationwide. The National Union of Taxi Drivers called on all taxi drivers and various transporters wishing to benefit from this process to approach the union offices across the national territory for registration and submission of benefit requests according to the approved procedures.

Naftal signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Union of Taxi Drivers aimed at meeting the needs of drivers across the national territory and establishing a national electronic platform to effectively monitor these needs, reflecting Naftal's commitment to supporting professional partners and enhancing the quality of public service. According to a statement from the company, the meeting held yesterday, Wednesday, brought together Naftal with representatives of the National Union of Taxi Drivers, in the presence of Naftal's CEO, Jamal Cherdoud, the Secretary-General of the National Union of Naftal Abdel Haq Omarani, the Secretary-General of the National Union of Taxi Drivers Ait El Houssein Sid Ali, and several officials and representatives from national unions...

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, confirmed the sector's readiness to launch the harvest and threshing campaign for the 2025-2026 season in mid-April, utilizing public logistical resources and enhancing them with private sector capabilities, alongside adopting technical measures to reduce production loss and improve sector productivity. The minister explained yesterday, during a national meeting with directors of grain and dry legume cooperatives and officials from the Algerian Professional Office of Cereals, that the campaign will start on April 12 in the southern provinces, where the readiness of cooperatives to receive the crops was reviewed, particularly through the provision of harvesters and trucks, and the identification of production collection points, and enhancing storage capacities.

Algeria - The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Mahdi Walid, chaired a national meeting today, Wednesday, that brought together directors of grain and dry legume cooperatives and officials from the Algerian Professional Office of Cereals, dedicated to preparing for the harvest and threshing campaign for the 2025-2026 season, expected to start in mid-April, according to a statement from the ministry.

Algeria - The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Mahdi Walid, chaired a national meeting today, Wednesday, which brought together directors of grain and dry legume cooperatives and officials from the Algerian Professional Office of Cereals, dedicated to preparing for the harvest and threshing campaign for the 2025-2026 season, expected to start in mid-April, according to a statement from the ministry.

Approximately 200 young people representing 30 provinces from various regions of the country are participating in the National Youth Tourism Salon, which commenced its activities this Thursday evening in the city of Tamanrasset. The official opening ceremony of this event took place near Mount Ahguen, adorned with traditional tents, featuring parades by various participating teams. The opening ceremony also included diverse performances by members of the Algerian Islamic Scouts and folkloric groups, in addition to organizing various exhibitions of traditional crafts.

The Ministry of Vocational Training and Education held a working and coordination meeting with the