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Promotion of the craft sector: Ancestral know-how becomes a lever for growth

Promotion of the craft sector: Ancestral know-how becomes a lever for growth

Algeria aims to increase the number of artisans from 470,000 currently to 700,000 by 2030, corresponding to two million jobs. The contribution of this sector to the gross domestic product is estimated at 400 billion dinars. Job creation in this sector aims to stabilize the labor market by absorbing available local labor, some of which is qualified. For the rest of the workforce, training internships are planned. Production from workshops injects its share of added value outside hydrocarbons into the national economy.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Regulatory & Legal
Compensation for victims, a modernized framework: The natural disaster fund reorganized

Compensation for victims, a modernized framework: The natural disaster fund reorganized

The executive decree n° 26-271 of August 1, 2026, related to the natural disaster fund and disaster risk has been published in the official journal n° 57 of August 5. The text defines the areas of intervention of this fund and the conditions for granting aid to victims, in application of the finance law for 1984. It repeals the executive decree n° 90-402 of December 15, 1990, which organized this fund for more than thirty-five years.

Aug 9, 2026ecotimesdz.com
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U.S. Senate Approves Bill for Sanctions on Russia

The U.S. Senate has approved a new sweeping bill to impose sanctions on Russia, allowing for punitive tariffs on China, India, and other major buyers of Russian oil and gas, as well as extending sanctions on Iran. The legislation, championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, received bipartisan support and was ultimately passed by a vote of 86 to 11. Senator Darleen Graham, who was appointed to her brother's seat, said about the Russian president before the vote: 'This legislation strikes at Putin's sources of power.' The scope of the legislation was significantly narrowed compared to a version drafted last year in order to gain the support of President Donald Trump. It is worth noting that it still needs to be approved by the...

Aug 8, 2026al24news.dz
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European stocks rise supported by corporate earnings ahead of US jobs report

European stocks rose slightly during trading on Friday, supported by the strong performance of healthcare sector stocks, while positive corporate results helped mitigate the impact of concerns related to rising oil prices, ahead of the US jobs report that investors are watching as an important indicator of monetary policy trends. The European 'Stoxx 600' index rose by 0.3% to reach …

Aug 7, 2026al24news.dz
Economic Policy
Voluntary National Report 2026 – Agenda 2030: Resilience and Great Ambitions

Voluntary National Report 2026 – Agenda 2030: Resilience and Great Ambitions

With four years to go before the deadline set by the United Nations' Agenda 2030, Algeria aims to make economic diversification, energy transition, and institutional modernization the main levers of its development. Presented as part of the United Nations High-Level Political Forum, the Voluntary National Report 2026 outlines the progress made since 2015 and highlights the economic challenges that remain to be addressed.

Aug 6, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Diaspora & International
Mr. Boukhari participates in the opening of the second session of the Chadian Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Council

Mr. Boukhari participates in the opening of the second session of the Chadian Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Council

Algeria - The President of the National Economic, Social, and Environmental Council, Professor Mohamed Boukhari, participated as a guest of honor in the official opening ceremony of the second ordinary session of the Chadian Economic, Social, Cultural, and Environmental Council for the year 2026, which started today, Wednesday, in the Chadian capital N'Djamena, according to a statement from the council.

Aug 5, 2026aps.dz
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More than 315 athletes expected at the fourth edition of the Algiers Bay Crossing race

More than 315 athletes expected at the fourth edition of the Algiers Bay Crossing race

The fourth edition of the Algiers Bay Crossing over a distance of 10 km is expected to feature more than 315 swimmers, representing 15 provinces, in a competition to be held in Algiers on Saturday, as confirmed by the organizers today, Wednesday. The competition, organized by the Directorate of Youth, Sports and Leisure of Algiers, in collaboration with the Algerian League of Water Sports, is one of the most prominent open water swimming events at the national level.

Aug 5, 2026radioalgerie.dz
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