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Diversifying the national economy is Algeria's biggest challenge in 2026

Diversifying the national economy is Algeria's biggest challenge in 2026

The specialist in international economic and financial affairs, Professor Mohamed Himran, revealed that the major economic challenges facing Algeria in 2026 are numerous, amid complex international conditions and increasingly complicated international relations that are beginning to be dominated by a kind of power and control, no longer based on competencies and fair competition. Mohamed Himran added, during his appearance on Wednesday in the program 'Guest of the International' on Algeria International Radio, that in light of this unfair competition, there is a concern about reliance on a single resource, which is the hydrocarbons sector and dependence on it, and this is the current challenge and bet, according to him. Professor Himran clarified that the biggest concern that President Abdel... has worked on is...

Jan 7, 2026echoroukonline.com
Renewable Energy: A New Path to Avoid Sudden International Changes

Renewable Energy: A New Path to Avoid Sudden International Changes

Since 2023, Algeria has taken a clear path to develop renewable energy projects in the country, the most notable being a 15,000 megawatt project by 2035, aimed at reducing absolute dependence on gas for electricity production, which currently exceeds 95%. In a statement to Algeria International Radio, the General Director of the Green Algeria Group, Boukhalfa Yaïssi, stated that 'the launch of 21 projects in Algeria for electricity production from renewable energies, primarily photovoltaic energy, with production capacities reaching 3,200 megawatts, is a commendable and significant step' towards gradually moving away from classical sources (oil and gas) and directing them towards export and earning more hard currency. Watch the full content on ...

Jan 7, 2026echoroukonline.com
Oil Prices Decline at Settlement

Oil Prices Decline at Settlement

Oil prices closed down more than one percent at settlement at the end of trading yesterday, Tuesday. Brent crude futures fell by 69 cents, or 1.1 percent, to settle at $61.07 a barrel. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped by 79 cents, or 1.4 percent, settling at $57.53.

Jan 7, 2026radioalgerie.dz
In a maritime first.. Success of the largest ammonia transfer operation from one ship to another in Oman

In a maritime first.. Success of the largest ammonia transfer operation from one ship to another in Oman

The Port of Sohar in the Sultanate of Oman recorded the success of the largest operation for transferring ammonia from one ship to another, in a step described as a maritime first that supports efforts to decarbonize the maritime shipping sector, and enhances the trend of using ammonia as a low-emission fuel. The Belgian shipping company 'Exmar' stated in a press release via its official page on the professional social network 'LinkedIn' that its medium-sized gas carrier 'Kurt Rijk', with a capacity of 38,500 cubic meters, safely discharged its full cargo of ammonia, in cooperation with 'Tramo', confirming that the operation was carried out according to the highest safety standards and approved operational protocols. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jan 6, 2026echoroukonline.com