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Meta signs a $459 million agreement with 29 states to settle complaints related to the protection of young users.
Business law changes, compliance, and regulatory updates

Meta signs a $459 million agreement with 29 states to settle complaints related to the protection of young users.

A positive outcome for the first half and a bet on exempting startups from listing fees, with the establishment of the first venture capital investment company at 'University of Algiers 3' with 188 million dinars. Yusuf Bouzenada, head of the Committee for Organizing and Monitoring Stock Exchange Operations (COSOB), confirmed that the Algerian financial market has entered a new stage of development, based on continuing regulatory and institutional reforms, enhancing transparency and disclosure, as well as expanding the base of operators and companies eligible to access the stock exchange, allowing the market to play a larger role in mobilizing savings and financing the national economy. Bouzenada explained, in a statement to 'Echorouk', that the year 2026 was characterized by the continuation of the financial market development process, not only through indicators.

The Minister of Internal Trade and Regulation of the National Market, Amal Abdel Latif, directed today, Wednesday in the capital, to showcase and market school supplies at competitive prices. This came during a working meeting held by the minister with regional sector directors via remote visual conferencing, in the presence of central officials. According to the ministry's statement, the minister instructed trade directors to finalize the last preparations for launching commercial events to showcase and market school supplies.

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arkab, and the Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjoul, held a coordinating meeting today, Wednesday, dedicated to discussing the management of the demand of major gas consumers at the national level, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy.

To follow up on files related to his sector.

COSOB granted several approvals and visas in the first half of 2026, including three stock issues for 1.19 billion DA.

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Algeria - The African Petroleum Producers Organization announced today, Tuesday, that the first African bidding platform in the energy sector on the continent will be officially launched tomorrow, Wednesday, with the aim of facilitating local companies' access to energy markets.

The United States is preparing to impose a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods due to allegations related to excess manufacturing capacity, ahead of a scheduled summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump next month. Bloomberg reported today, Tuesday, that final rates have not yet been determined. A source familiar with the discussions stated that one option under consideration...

The organization 'Protecting You' for consumer defense revealed updates on the registration and distribution of tires by Naftal, confirming the delivery of more than 200,000 tires within a short period of less than three weeks. The organization's clarification came after a meeting between its representatives and the General Director of Naftal, Jamal Cherdoud, dedicated to discussing consumer concerns and the difficulties recorded in the registration process and communication with citizens. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will raise tariffs on a range of Canadian products in the automotive sector starting in 2027. The U.S. President wrote on his social media platform 'Truth Social': 'On January 1, 2027, tariffs on all cars and trucks, both large and small, as well as auto parts and steel, will be raised to 50%.' The current U.S. tariff on cars is 25%, while steel imports to the United States are generally subject to a 50% tariff. Trump's decision comes amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada following their failure to reach an agreement to avoid...