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Algeria - The Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo, praised the role of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council as a key driver of economic development in Algeria, according to a statement from the council. This came during a high-level meeting in Geneva between a delegation of Algerian employers, headed by Kamal Moula, and the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Gilbert Houngbo. On this occasion, Mr. Gilbert Houngbo congratulated the Algerian Economic Renewal Council for all its efforts and commitments made in the field, praising the 'remarkable dynamism of the council which today imposes itself as a key driver of economic development in Algeria.' The discussions highlighted the 'engagement of the...

The Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Small Enterprises, Nourredine Ouahed, oversaw the official launch of the Green Growth Project and the Acceleration of Job Opportunities, in the presence of the Danish Ambassador to Algeria and the UNDP Resident Representative in Algeria, according to a statement from the ministry on Thursday.

Algeria's renewable energy capacity currently stands at 1,000 MW, or 1 gigawatt. This solar energy capacity was only 62 MW in 2015. The article The development of solar energy in Algeria: A capacity growth of nearly 100% by the end of April 2026 first appeared on ECOTIMES.

A specialized Algerian-American training workshop on intellectual property marketing and technology transfer management has been launched, aimed at supporting startups and business incubators, and enhancing their capabilities in the fields of innovation and knowledge valorization. The Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro Enterprises, Nourredine Wahid, inaugurated the workshop yesterday, Tuesday, at the 'A-Venture' headquarters, in the presence of the Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Algeria, Mark Shapiro. This initiative is organized in collaboration with the Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, as part of efforts to support the innovation ecosystem and enhance the efficiency of business incubators. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Nourredine Oujah, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro Enterprises, oversaw the launch of a training workshop on intellectual property marketing and technology transfer management for startups and business incubators on Tuesday at the 'A-Venture' headquarters, in the presence of the Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Algeria, Mark Shapiro, according to a statement from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.

The Algerian Company for Water Desalination intends to launch several feasibility studies and new research partnerships during the current year, including the exploitation of green hydrogen and the valorization of brine resulting from seawater desalination, along with a study of groundwater resources in the Algerian desert, as part of supporting efforts for energy transition, sustainable development, and the development of water desalination activities in the country. Sofiane Zmeich, the development director of the Algerian Company for Water Desalination, announced on the sidelines of the second national forum for seawater desalination, the launch of a feasibility study during the current year to explore the possibilities of exploiting green hydrogen, aiming to identify the best ways for the company to contribute to the development and transition.

Algeria - The domestic airline signed a framework agreement aimed at transferring its ground handling activity to a branch of Air Algérie Group dedicated to ground services (AH GO) AH Ground Operations, according to a statement from the company.

SEAL is leveraging this important international event to showcase its latest projects and innovations in water management and sanitation, and to enhance cooperation and exchange of experiences with various stakeholders and specialists in the sector. The salon witnessed the launch of the new smart application 'Qatra IA' for remote network management, which relies on artificial intelligence technologies to improve water distribution efficiency, proactively monitor faults and leaks, thereby enhancing service continuity and quality. SEAL offers its smart solutions in the field of automation and remote management of water and sanitation networks, through smart valves and pressure sensors that allow real-time monitoring of networks, early detection of faults and leaks, contributing to improving service quality.

Today, Tuesday, the 20th edition of the National Salon for Employment, Training, and Entrepreneurship was inaugurated at the "Moufid Zakaria" Cultural Palace in Algiers, with the participation of more than 80 institutions and organizations representing economic companies, schools, training centers, business incubators, startups, and support and accompaniment bodies.

There are foreign direct investments that are reduced to announcements and photos of laying the first stone.

The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Omar Rakach, discussed with the regional representative for the Maghreb and Sahel at the International Investment Guarantee Agency, Cheikh Tijane Diagne, the prospects for cooperation between the two sides and exploring practical partnership areas that would support efforts to promote investment and enhance Algeria's attractiveness as an investment destination. According to the agency, during the meeting held today, Monday, June 1, at the agency's headquarters, Rakach presented an overview of the key structural reforms that Algeria has initiated to improve the business climate, foremost among them the new investment law, the one-stop-shop mechanism for investors, along with various measures aimed at simplifying procedures and increasing transparency...