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Algeria Post announced today, Thursday, the adoption of an update to the interface of the ATM 'GAB'.
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Algeria Post announced today, Thursday, the adoption of an update to the interface of the ATM 'GAB'.

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The national digital empowerment program '7.77' has attracted 64,508 registrants to date, according to a statement from the Ministry of Postal Services and Telecommunications, released today, Thursday. Data provided by the ministry indicates that '51,739 registrants, or 80.4 percent of the total number, preferred remote training via the digital platform compared to 12,769 registrants who chose in-person training.'

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications revealed that the national digital empowerment program “7.77” has attracted, to date, 64,508 registrants across various provinces. A statement from the ministry indicated that the data showed that 51,739 registrants, or 80.4%, preferred remote training via the digital platform, compared to 12,769 registrants, or 19.6%, who chose in-person training. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Algeria - The Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, received today, Wednesday, the Director of the National School of Higher Mathematics, Ahmed Medghri, with whom he discussed opportunities for cooperation between the school and research institutions and bodies affiliated with the sector, according to a statement from the ministry.

Algeria - The National Company for the Exploitation and Management of Land Stations of Algeria "Sogral" announced today, Wednesday, the launch of a new digital service that allows travelers to purchase round-trip travel tickets online, as part of efforts to modernize land transport services and improve the quality of services provided to citizens.

The International Energy Agency stated on Wednesday that electric vehicle sales are likely to rebound due to the war in Iran, as the continued rise in oil prices encourages a shift away from combustion engines. The Paris-based organization added that global electric vehicle sales have already increased by 20% during 2025 to reach over 20 million units, meaning that a car ...

The Minister of State and Minister of Energy, Mohamed Arqab, advocated today, Wednesday, for the necessity of activating scientific and technical partnerships with various specialized national bodies. This came during Arqab's reception of the Director of the National School of Higher Mathematics, Ahmed Medghri. In this context, the minister emphasized the development of applied scientific research and its connection to the economic and industrial needs of the sector. Arqab also highlighted the importance of enhancing innovation and exchanging experiences and knowledge.

The Minister of Post and Telecommunications establishes a permanent committee to link scientific research with the needs of the sector and enhance digital sovereignty.

Half a million contactless payment cards and 29,000 deferred payment cards in the banking market, 4,713 ATMs across the national territory, and 104,000 electronic payment terminals. Algeria recorded an unprecedented leap in electronic payment activity during the first months of 2026, after the value of online transactions exceeded 107 billion dinars in January alone, primarily driven by payments related to the 'Aadl 3' program, alongside the expansion of digital services for paying pilgrimage costs, administrative service fees, and electronic commercial transactions. These figures reflect the rapid shift towards the use of modern payment methods and the gradual decline in reliance on cash liquidity.

On May 18, 2026, Sogral launched a new digital service that allows travelers to book round-trip tickets at the Algiers bus station, heading to the stations of Biskra, Sétif, and Tlemcen, as a first phase.

The Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, highlighted today, Tuesday in Algiers, that the digitization of the sector and its modernization, along with updating the management style, are central to the ministry's priorities to enhance production efficiency across various sectors, especially the strategic ones.