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Oran - This morning, Wednesday, two ships loaded with the first shipment of sheep heads from Romania, estimated at 17,250 heads, docked at the port of Oran as part of the implementation of the Eid al-Adha sacrifice import program, according to the general director of the regional meat office in the west.
More than 17,000 imported sheep have arrived at Oran Port, as part of the implementation of the President's instructions regarding the import of one million sheep intended for Eid al-Adha sacrifices. The unloading of two simultaneous shipments has begun under the supervision of the relevant authorities. The first shipment is estimated at 7,000 sheep, while the second shipment includes 10,250 heads, both coming from Romania, as part of a national program aimed at enhancing market supply and ensuring the availability of sacrifices during the season. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.
The UAE has approved significant increases in fuel prices for April 2026, with increases ranging between 30% and 70%, according to local media reports, with no immediate comment from official authorities yet. The new prices will take effect starting April 1, as part of the monthly pricing mechanism established for years. Prices for various types of gasoline have seen similar increases, with the price of premium gasoline '98' rising to 3.39 dirhams from 2.59 dirhams in March, an increase of nearly 30%. The price of 'Special 95' gasoline rose to 3.28 dirhams compared to 2.48 dirhams, while the price of 'E Plus 91' reached about 3.20 dirhams compared to 2.40 dirhams, with increases exceeding 30% across all categories.
The UAE has approved significant increases in fuel prices for April 2026, with increases ranging between 30% and 70%, according to local media reports, with no immediate comment from official authorities so far.
The National Union of Taxi Drivers announced in a statement today, Friday, March 27, the official launch of the process to supply taxi drivers and various transporters with tires, through various approved distribution points nationwide. The National Union of Taxi Drivers called on all taxi drivers and various transporters wishing to benefit from this process to approach the union offices across the national territory for registration and submission of benefit requests according to the approved procedures.
Setif - 70 exhibitors are participating in the National Children's Salon, which opened its activities today, Thursday, at the southern square of the amusement park in the center of Setif, in an initiative aimed at providing a space that combines education, entertainment, and shopping.
Algeria - The Port of Algiers received today, Thursday, the first shipment of imported sheep from Spain, estimated at 12,350 heads, intended to supply the national market with sacrificial animals, in implementation of the decisions of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at protecting the purchasing power of citizens and ensuring the stability of livestock prices in preparation for the blessed Eid al-Adha.
The Port of Algiers welcomed on Thursday night the first shipment of imported sheep coming from Spain, estimated at 12,350 heads, as part of the policy aimed at ensuring the supply of sacrificial animals to the national market. The Algiers Port Authority reported that the docking of the vessel 'Unimar' took place under strict organizational conditions, with all logistical and human resources mobilized to ensure the unloading of the shipment smoothly and safely in accordance with the applicable port procedures. View the full content on Echourouk Online.
Naftal signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Union of Taxi Drivers aimed at meeting the needs of drivers across the national territory and establishing a national electronic platform to effectively monitor these needs, reflecting Naftal's commitment to supporting professional partners and enhancing the quality of public service. According to a statement from the company, the meeting held yesterday, Wednesday, brought together Naftal with representatives of the National Union of Taxi Drivers, in the presence of Naftal's CEO, Jamal Cherdoud, the Secretary-General of the National Union of Naftal Abdel Haq Omarani, the Secretary-General of the National Union of Taxi Drivers Ait El Houssein Sid Ali, and several officials and representatives from national unions...
The General Manager of Near Delivery, Faraj Allah Ben Aissa, in an interview with 'El Khabar':
To ensure the supply of the national market.
The measure extends until June 30 and includes tax and customs duties aimed at providing sheep at reasonable prices for citizens during the religious occasion. The General Directorate of Taxes at the Ministry of Finance has instructed its various regional and provincial services to apply 5 wide tax and customs exemptions on imported sheep for this year's Eid al-Adha, as part of exceptional measures aimed at ensuring the availability of sacrifices and controlling prices. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.