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8th Edition of the Algerian Products and Services Exhibition in Nouakchott from May 5 to 11

8th Edition of the Algerian Products and Services Exhibition in Nouakchott from May 5 to 11

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced the organization of the eighth edition of the exhibition dedicated to Algerian products and services in the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott (Sales Exhibition), during the period from May 5 to 11, 2026. The ministry mentioned in its statement today, Sunday, March 15, that this exhibition is an important economic event that brings together economic operators from both countries, and represents a renewed opportunity that effectively contributes to the development of bilateral trade exchanges, and enhances Algeria's export capabilities towards neighboring countries, in various sectors and production and service fields, such as food industries, agricultural products, pharmaceutical industries, cosmetics and cleaning materials, ...

Mar 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Algeria on the Threshold of Production Sovereignty in the Dairy Sector

Algeria on the Threshold of Production Sovereignty in the Dairy Sector

The General Union of Algerian Traders and Artisans (UGCAA) confirmed that Algeria is currently witnessing a structural transformation in the dairy market, gradually shifting from a model based on intensive imports of milk powder to a model relying on local production of fresh milk and its derivatives, which could potentially allow for a significant reduction in the import bill in the future, saving about 600 million dollars annually in hard currency. The union revealed that Algeria's imports of milk powder reached about 343 million dollars in 2025, with a significant reliance on Uruguay, indicating the widening gap between local production and national consumption. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Mar 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Mobile Laboratory for Monitoring Imported Goods Begins Operations at Algiers Port

Mobile Laboratory for Monitoring Imported Goods Begins Operations at Algiers Port

A mobile laboratory dedicated to monitoring the quality of imported products has begun operations, as part of the implementation of the President's directives aimed at enhancing the control system for imported goods by providing mobile laboratories at ports, allowing for analyses to be conducted directly at the port without the need to send samples to fixed laboratories. This laboratory, equipped with modern technologies, accelerates inspection processes and enhances the effectiveness of monitoring various imported goods by conducting physicochemical and microbiological analyses on a wide range of products, including foodstuffs, meats, wheat, oils, as well as cosmetics and cleaning materials, along with precise tests on electrical appliances.

Mar 15, 2026echoroukonline.com
Manufacturing & Industry
Algerian Holding Company for Chemical Specialties: Aiming to Implement 5 Projects

Algerian Holding Company for Chemical Specialties: Aiming to Implement 5 Projects

The Algerian Holding Company for Chemical Specialties 'ACAS' revealed today, Sunday in the capital, its aim to implement five projects. This came during the reception of the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Omar Rekach, by a delegation from the mentioned company. The CEO of the group, Samir Yahiaoui, highlighted the targeted projects for the future. These include: production of fiberglass, optical fibers, sodium carbonate, reverse osmosis membranes, and a project for ink production.

Mar 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Trade & Exports
Algeria-Mauritania: Organizing the 8th edition of the Algerian Products and Services Exhibition in Nouakchott from May 5 to 11

Algeria-Mauritania: Organizing the 8th edition of the Algerian Products and Services Exhibition in Nouakchott from May 5 to 11

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced the organization of the eighth edition of the exhibition dedicated to Algerian products and services in the Mauritanian capital, Nouakchott, during the period from May 5 to 11, 2026, according to a statement from the ministry this Sunday. The same source clarified that this exhibition is an economic event that brings together economic operators from Algeria and Mauritania, and represents an opportunity to enhance bilateral trade exchanges and promote Algerian export capabilities to neighboring countries in several productive and service sectors.

Mar 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
SMEs & Local Business
Waiving Late Fees and Rescheduling Debts for Up to 10 Years

Waiving Late Fees and Rescheduling Debts for Up to 10 Years

It is clear: judicial follow-ups are an exceptional measure against stubborn investors. The government is considering the possibility of partially or fully waiving late fees for the benefit of struggling micro-enterprises affiliated with the NESDA (formerly ANSEJ), along with launching procedures to reschedule debts and extend loan repayment periods for up to 10 years, aiming to alleviate the financial burdens on these project owners and support them. It emphasizes that resorting to judicial follow-ups remains an exceptional and necessary measure directed at a limited category of stubborn investors. In this context, the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Institutions...

Mar 14, 2026echoroukonline.com