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Sidal: Gradual Restart of 'Pharma' Production Lines in Constantine

Sidal: Gradual Restart of 'Pharma' Production Lines in Constantine

The public group 'Sidal' has begun the gradual restart of the production lines of the former 'HOP Pharma' in Constantine. A statement from the Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry highlighted that this step is part of efforts to enhance national production capacities and ensure the continuity of supplying the market with essential medicines. It was reported that the General Director of the 'Sidal' group, Younes Bouarara, oversaw the gradual restart of the production lines at this site.

Aug 20, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Economic Policy
Algeria 2026: The great challenge of emergence

Algeria 2026: The great challenge of emergence

With a growth of 3.8% and foreign exchange reserves of 39.2 billion dollars, Algeria consolidates its position as a financial power in North Africa. Driven by institutional reforms and an industrial offensive outside hydrocarbons, the national economy begins its diversification. However, the sustainability of this model requires correcting a persistent budget deficit and overcoming African logistical challenges in the face of increasingly aggressive regional competition.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Oued Taourira (Sidi Bel Abbès): The Bet on Development

Oued Taourira (Sidi Bel Abbès): The Bet on Development

Between fertile agricultural lands and severe climatic constraints, the municipality of Oued Taourira is seeking to shape its economic future. This report analyzes the geography of this rural locality in the wilaya of Sidi Bel Abbès, deciphers its agro-pastoral strengths, identifies concrete opportunities for private investors, and highlights the heavy challenges of isolation and water stress that it must overcome.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Banking & Finance
Badr Bank launches a loan to finance the acquisition of new buses for passenger transport

Badr Bank launches a loan to finance the acquisition of new buses for passenger transport

Algeria - The Agricultural and Rural Development Bank announced in a statement today, Wednesday, the launch of a new product aimed at carriers to finance the renewal of the public transport fleet for passengers, which covers up to 90 percent of the cost of acquiring the bus, as part of supporting the efforts of public authorities, within the program to withdraw buses that are over 25 years old.

Aug 19, 2026aps.dz
Tourism & Hospitality
The eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism in Adrar will be held from November 12 to 14

The eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism in Adrar will be held from November 12 to 14

The province of Adrar will host the eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism from November 12 to 14, according to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industry issued today, Wednesday. The same source clarified that the Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry, Mrs. Mdaahi Houria, chaired the first coordination meeting yesterday evening, Tuesday, as part of the preliminary preparations for organizing the eighth edition of the International Festival of Desert Tourism, scheduled to take place in Adrar from November 12 to 14, 2026, in addition to overseeing the official installation of the festival governor.

Aug 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Regulatory & Legal
Abderrezak Souffi, head of claims at GAM Assurances: "A reduced premium remains an unfunded promise"

Abderrezak Souffi, head of claims at GAM Assurances: "A reduced premium remains an unfunded promise"

Abderrezak Souffi: The analysis of the Algerian damage insurance market highlights structural, economic, and competitive factors that hinder its expansion and weigh on the profitability of companies, portfolio diversification, and insurance culture. The portfolio remains dominated by automobile insurance, whose premium for the mandatory RC guarantee, administered, does not reflect …

Aug 19, 2026ecotimesdz.com