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The Japanese Nikkei stock index fell on Friday for the second consecutive session after closing at a record high earlier this week, as momentum in the booming technology sector slowed.
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The Japanese Nikkei stock index fell on Friday for the second consecutive session after closing at a record high earlier this week, as momentum in the booming technology sector slowed.

Algeria - Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yacine Walid, highlighted today, Thursday, the efforts made by the sector to develop digital tools to enhance transparency, confirming that the website of his ministry now allows access to various data and information related to the licenses and approvals granted by the ministry to economic operators, especially in the field of imports.

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yacine Walid, highlighted the efforts made by the sector to develop digital tools to enhance transparency, confirming that the website of his ministry now allows access to various data and information related to the licenses and approvals granted by the ministry to economic operators, especially in the field of imports, on Thursday.

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, highlighted today, Thursday, the efforts made by the sector to develop digital tools to enhance transparency, confirming that the website of his ministry now allows access to various data and information related to the licenses and approvals granted by the ministry to economic operators, especially in the field of imports.

Technology has never seen so many advances in the service of humanity, yet it generates new and worrying fragilities for the contemporary world. This world seems to wobble under the weight of sometimes excessive uses of omnipresent digital systems. The article The world in the era of digital fragilities first appeared on ECOTIMES.

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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.

During his participation in the 114th session of the International Labour Conference held in Geneva (Switzerland), Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Security, Mr. Abdelhak Sayhi, presented Algeria's efforts in digital transformation and artificial intelligence development as a strategic pillar to support sustainable development, according to a statement from the ministry this Wednesday.

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.

The Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security, Professor Abdelhak Sayhi, participates in the 114th session of the International Labor Conference, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 1 to June 12, 2026, leading a tripartite delegation that includes representatives from the government, workers, and employers. This session, organized by the International Labor Organization, is held under the theme: 'A Critical Stage: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Decent Work.'

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