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Economic Policy
The World Bank Raises Its Forecast for Algerian Economic Growth in 2026

The World Bank Raises Its Forecast for Algerian Economic Growth in 2026

The World Bank has raised its forecast for Algerian economic growth in 2026 to 3.7 percent, up from the 3.5 percent expected last January. Despite the pressure exerted by the war in Iran on the economies of the Middle East and North Africa region. A recent report by the World Bank on the economic situation in the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Afghanistan concluded that a significant decline in the overall growth of the region's economy is predicted, from 4 percent in 2025 to 1.8 percent in 2026. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Saïd Saïoud Highlights the Importance of Effective Implementation of Personal Data Protection in the Ports Sector

Saïd Saïoud Highlights the Importance of Effective Implementation of Personal Data Protection in the Ports Sector

The Minister of Interior, Local Communities, and Transport, Saïd Saïoud, highlighted today in Algiers the importance of effective implementation of legal commitments regarding personal data protection in the ports sector, which witnesses significant interaction among stakeholders and diversity in activities. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Secretary General of the ministry, Jamal Eddine Abdel Ghani Driadi, during a study day organized by the port services group 'Serbor' on […]

Apr 9, 2026echaab.dz
Tourism & Hospitality
Madhahi inspects projects and inaugurates others to enhance tourism attractiveness in Tissemsilt

Madhahi inspects projects and inaugurates others to enhance tourism attractiveness in Tissemsilt

The Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry, Houria Madhahi, today Thursday, during a working visit to the state of Tissemsilt, inspected several projects related to the sector and oversaw the inauguration of others. The minister began her visit with a presentation by the Director of Tourism and Traditional Industry in the state, Khamissi Mchouk, about the project to develop the tourist expansion area in Sidi Ben Tamra in the municipality of Tissemsilt, which spans an area exceeding 46 hectares, and includes […]

Apr 9, 2026echaab.dz
Startups & Entrepreneurship
Agreements to Enhance Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Algeria

Agreements to Enhance Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Algeria

The Algerian School of Business signed two cooperation agreements today, Thursday, in Algiers, with the National Agency for Support and Development of Entrepreneurship 'NESDA' and the public accelerator for startups 'Algeria Venture', aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation and supporting startups in Algeria. The signing took place on the sidelines of the forum 'Entrepreneurship and Scientific Innovation: Drivers for a More Competitive Business Environment', organized under the supervision of the Minister of Internal Trade.

Apr 9, 2026echaab.dz
Startups & Entrepreneurship
Two Agreements to Enhance Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Algeria

Two Agreements to Enhance Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Algeria

The Algerian School of Business signed two cooperation agreements today, Thursday, in Algiers, with the National Agency for Support and Development of Entrepreneurship 'NESDA' and the public accelerator for startups 'Algeria Venture', aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship and innovation and supporting startups in Algeria. The signing took place on the sidelines of the forum 'Entrepreneurship and Scientific Innovation: Drivers for a More Competitive Business Environment', organized under the supervision of the Minister of Internal Trade.

Apr 9, 2026echaab.dz
Agriculture & Agribusiness
More than 600 exhibitors and 26,000 expected visitors at the 'Ghazagro' food industry exhibition

More than 600 exhibitors and 26,000 expected visitors at the 'Ghazagro' food industry exhibition

The 23rd edition of the professional food industry exhibition 'Ghazagro' is expected to feature more than 600 Algerian and foreign exhibitors representing 28 countries, alongside over 26,000 professional visitors, from April 12 to 15 at the Palais des Expositions in El-Madania. The exhibition's commissioner, Nabil Bay-Boumrak, as reported by 'APS', confirmed that this edition will be marked by a strong presence of Algerian producers with the participation of more than 150 companies, along with prominent international pavilions including Italy, Turkey, China, and Germany, where food industry equipment, as well as processing, packaging, and labeling solutions will be showcased. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 9, 2026echoroukonline.com
Economic Policy
World Bank Raises Growth Forecast for Algerian Economy in 2026

World Bank Raises Growth Forecast for Algerian Economy in 2026

The World Bank has raised its growth forecast for the Algerian economy for the year 2026, noting that Algeria is an exception in the Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. In its latest report on the economic situation in the Middle East and North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, published on its website, the World Bank expects the real GDP growth of Algeria to reach 3.7 percent, an increase of 0.2 percentage points compared to its estimates released last January (3.5 percent).

Apr 9, 2026radioalgerie.dz