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Algerian Water Company Launches National Campaign to Update Customer Data

Algerian Water Company Launches National Campaign to Update Customer Data

The Algerian Water Company launched a national campaign to update its customer data, titled 'Know Your Customer' (KYC), this Sunday morning, July 19, from the state of Mostaganem, according to a statement from the company. The central director of customers and communication at the company's general management, Salah Eddine Chrit, stated, as reported by Algerian television, that this operation, which includes all states of the country, aims to update subscriber data to create an accurate and comprehensive database, allowing for improved service quality and digitization of various processes related to customer relations.

Jul 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Conditions for Sale in Shops and Strengthening Control over Refrigeration, Storage, and Distribution

Conditions for Sale in Shops and Strengthening Control over Refrigeration, Storage, and Distribution

The Ministry of Internal Trade and Regulation of the National Market has begun implementing a new package of regulatory and supervisory measures to address the impacts of the record rise in temperatures on the supply of the national market and the safety of food products. This is being done through the issuance of new provincial decisions on Thursday to regulate certain sensitive commercial activities, alongside the launch of a national program to monitor refrigeration rooms and storage spaces, and intensifying joint field outings across various provinces. These measures aim to maintain the cold chain, reduce food product loss, and ensure supply stability in a context where the risks of spoilage for temperature-sensitive goods are increasing. Administrative seizure and closure for violators…

Jul 17, 2026echoroukonline.com
Banking & Finance
Revenue of 'Alliance Assurances' Increases by 11 Percent

Revenue of 'Alliance Assurances' Increases by 11 Percent

The company 'Alliance Assurances' achieved growth in its activity during the second quarter of 2026, with its revenue rising to 1.578 billion dinars, compared to 1.424 billion dinars during the same period in 2025, marking an increase of 11 percent. The company stated in a report on its activity indicators for the period from April 1 to June 30, 2026, that the automobile insurance branch continued to lead growth, with its revenue increasing by 15 percent to reach 1.216 billion dinars, while the transport insurance branch also recorded growth of 15 percent, achieving 61.78 million dinars. In contrast, the fire and various risks insurance branch (IARD) experienced a decline of 2 percent, settling at 221.06 million...

Jul 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Banking & Finance
These are the conditions and procedures for obtaining international payment cards

These are the conditions and procedures for obtaining international payment cards

The process normally takes between 15 days to two months depending on the request. Banks expedite the issuance of 'Visa' cards within 48 hours thanks to stock availability. The procedure enhances the transparency of the travel allowance and expands the use of electronic payment methods. On Monday morning, bank agencies witnessed a significant influx of citizens immediately after the instructions of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune regarding the disbursement of the foreign travel allowance, estimated at €750, exclusively through bank cards. Most inquiries focused on how to obtain international payment cards, the conditions for opening accounts in hard currency, and the timelines for card issuance. Banking sources confirmed to 'Echorouk' that a large number of citizens, who had never previously...

Jul 13, 2026echoroukonline.com
Manufacturing & Industry
Algeria Supports Stellantis Growth with 8,000 Additional Vehicles

Algeria Supports Stellantis Growth with 8,000 Additional Vehicles

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 estimated at 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.

Jul 13, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Nawal Nasib: Reports from the National Laboratory for Experiments are the official reference for proving fraud violations

Nawal Nasib: Reports from the National Laboratory for Experiments are the official reference for proving fraud violations

The Director General of the National Laboratory for Experiments at the Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation, Nawal Nasib, revealed that more than 90 percent of the materials tested and analyzed by the national laboratory comply with standards. Nawal Nasib confirmed during her appearance on the program 'Guest of the Morning' on the second radio channel that monitoring agents are present at ports, manufacturing, and sales points to ensure product quality for consumer protection and to combat fraud.

Jul 13, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Ministry of Interior: Laboratory tests confirm the safety of watermelon and refute circulating claims

Ministry of Interior: Laboratory tests confirm the safety of watermelon and refute circulating claims

The Ministry of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport confirmed that following the circulation of claims on social media regarding the unsuitability of watermelon for consumption, the results of the laboratory tests conducted categorically refute these claims, which are merely false news aimed at undermining the national economy and food security of the country. This comes at a time when various economic sectors are experiencing a rising recovery, particularly the demand for national agricultural products in foreign markets.

Jul 13, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Agriculture & Agribusiness
The El Niño phenomenon threatens a new rise in global food prices

The El Niño phenomenon threatens a new rise in global food prices

Analysts have warned that the anticipated El Niño phenomenon, expected to be of record strength, could lead to further disruptions in food prices, after prices of some essential products, including tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots, saw sharp increases this year, amid fears of potential impacts on crops and global supplies. A report from GlobalData TS Lombard indicated that the latest wave of the El Niño phenomenon is likely to reach 'very strong intensity' and may become the strongest ever, according to estimates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the World Meteorological Organization, and the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Watch the full content on الشروق أونلاين T...

Jul 12, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
High Nitrate Levels in Watermelon Contained

High Nitrate Levels in Watermelon Contained

The Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Control categorically denied the information circulating on some social media platforms regarding the high levels of nitrate in the red watermelon 'dalla', confirming that these claims are not based on any scientific or reference basis. The ministry explained that it has tasked laboratories of the Algerian Center for Quality Control and Packaging, which is affiliated with it, to conduct laboratory analyses on several samples of red watermelon, taken from various production basins of this fruit and from wholesale markets for fruits and vegetables belonging to Magro across several provinces of the country. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 11, 2026echoroukonline.com