
Launch of a New Seawater Desalination Project
Algeria has witnessed an expansion in seawater desalination projects in recent years.
Foreign direct investment, capital flows, and investment climate

Algeria has witnessed an expansion in seawater desalination projects in recent years.

These properties are distributed across several provinces including Algiers, Ouargla, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Bouira, Guelma, and Oran.

The Board of Directors of the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion approved today, Tuesday, in its first meeting held after its official installation, a decision to present 216 real estate lots aimed at implementing investment projects, through the digital platform for investors.

The study, which falls within the context of the increasing interest of American companies Chevron and ExxonMobil in investing in the sector, indicated that these resources are distributed across eight evaluation units within the basins.

The subscription was limited to universities, research centers, higher schools, and their economic branches affiliated with the higher education and scientific research sector.

Norwegian ICA Finance supports SONATRACH in its decarbonization: CO2 sequestration and green finance on the agenda.

Stellantis shows strong growth in Algeria with +8000 units. A positive exception in the MEA region.

Béthioua (Oran): Discover the industrial engine of western Algeria. Investment opportunities, steel industry, and challenges.

Algeria - Economic experts highlighted today, Monday, the importance of the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting chaired yesterday, Sunday, by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, in developing the startup ecosystem, emphasizing the need to involve the private sector in financing them, while continuing to support the positive dynamics and successes achieved by the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Aqrab, received the CEO of the Norwegian company ICA Finance, Matthew Harwood, in the presence of officials from the ministry.

The Minister of State, Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arkab, discussed with the CEO of the Norwegian company 'ICA Finance', Matthew Harwood, ways to enhance cooperation between SONATRACH and the Norwegian company in the fields of emissions reduction and the development of low-carbon technological solutions, supporting Algeria's efforts in energy transition and sustainable development. The Ministry of Energy stated in a statement that Arkab received, today Monday, Matthew Harwood in the presence of ministry officials, where the meeting was an opportunity to discuss cooperation prospects, particularly in the areas of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, methane emissions reduction, and decarbonization, in addition to carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.

The Algerian market contributed to the performance of Stellantis in the Middle East and Africa during the second quarter of 2026, after the group recorded deliveries rising by about 8,000 vehicles, driven by the continued growth of Fiat Doblo sales, according to the Italian news agency specialized in this field, 'Nova News'. The agency reported that Stellantis recorded global deliveries of approximately 1.6 million vehicles during the three months ending June 30, 2026, an increase of 10 percent compared to the same period last year, noting that global growth was primarily driven by the performance of North American and major European markets. View the full content on Echourouk Online.