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Electricity Consumption: New Record Set Yesterday Afternoon

The national electricity consumption recorded a new record of 21176 megawatts yesterday afternoon, according to the Director of Information and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna. Mr. Hedna explained that "following the severe heat wave affecting many provinces, the SONELGAZ group recorded a new record in electricity demand yesterday, July 12, 2026, through its subsidiary SONELGAZ Electricity Transport and System Manager, with a peak consumption of 21176 megawatts at 3 PM."

Jul 13, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Hedna: We strive to establish a culture of rational consumption after recording the highest peak of electricity consumption in Algeria

The Director of Media and Communication at the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies, Khalil Hedna, announced that Algeria recorded, yesterday Sunday, the highest peak of electricity consumption in its history, with the demand for electrical energy reaching 21,176 megawatts at around three o'clock in the afternoon, surpassing the record set during the same period in 2025, which was estimated at 20,628 megawatts, with an increase of nearly one megawatt.

Jul 13, 2026

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Agriculture & Agribusiness

Mila achieves more than 1.6 million quintals of garlic during the agricultural season 2025-2026

The Wilaya of Mila recorded a production of more than 1,619,000 quintals of garlic during the agricultural season 2025-2026, exceeding the initial expectations of the agricultural services which estimated the expected production at 1,550,000 quintals, according to the Directorate of Agricultural Services of the Wilaya. Mohamed Ben Qouitan, head of the production organization and technical support department at the directorate, explained that the achieved quantity reached 1,619,325 quintals, collected from a total area estimated at 2,887 hectares, noting that the majority of the cultivated areas are concentrated in the southern part of the Wilaya. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 13, 2026

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Sustainability & Green Economy

Arab Forum in Algeria Discusses Renewable Energy Development and Circular Economy Solutions

Participants at an Arab forum held in Algiers discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of renewable energy and its environmental applications, particularly in the area of circular economy in Arab countries, focusing on improving air quality, enhancing health vigilance, and developing sustainable solutions for medical and hazardous waste management. The Algerian News Agency reported that the scientific meeting, which will last for two days, aims to exchange experiences in developing sustainable solutions, encourage scientific research and innovation, and strengthen cooperation between Arab academic and research institutions, with the participation of representatives from universities, research centers, and national Arab bodies, alongside international research institutions.

Jul 13, 2026

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Manufacturing & Industry

Support for the Algerian-Chinese Company to Enhance Dredging and Port Maintenance Capabilities

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellal, emphasized the need to provide and mobilize all necessary resources to ensure the success of the mixed Algerian-Chinese company specialized in dredging ports, which enhances national capabilities in this field and increases the readiness of port facilities. The Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure stated in a statement that Djellal chaired a coordination meeting yesterday, Sunday, at the ministry's headquarters dedicated to discussing the action plan of the mixed Algerian-Chinese company for dredging ports, as part of efforts to develop and modernize port infrastructure. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Jul 13, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Algeria Leads Gas Suppliers to Spain with 64.23 TWh

Algeria maintained its position as the largest gas supplier to Spain during the first half of 2026, with exports reaching approximately 64.23 TWh, representing 33.9 percent of Madrid's total natural and liquefied gas imports, ahead of the United States and Russia, according to data from the Spanish gas network operator 'Enagas' reported by the specialized platform 'Energy'. According to the same data, Algeria's exports to the Spanish market during the period from January to June 2026 increased compared to the same period in 2025, with this year's exported quantities reaching approximately 64.22 TWh, distributed between 59.63 TWh of natural gas and 4.59 TWh of ...

Jul 13, 2026

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Investment & FDI

Privileged regimes and tax advantages: Details that the investor must know

Discover the tax regimes and advantages from the 2026 Investor's Guide of the DGI to succeed in your project in Algeria.

Jul 13, 2026

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Tourism & Hospitality

President Tebboune orders the preparation of an effective action plan to develop tourism

The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during his chairing of a Council of Ministers meeting today, Sunday, tasked the Minister of Tourism with preparing a comprehensive and effective action plan concerning the development of Algerian tourism and encouraging domestic tourism, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers. The same source clarified that after listening to a presentation on the tourist season, 'the President of the Republic tasked the Minister of Tourism with preparing an action plan...'

Jul 12, 2026

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Startups & Entrepreneurship

The President orders to continue the positive dynamics of startups and involve the private sector in financing their projects

The President, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, ordered today, Sunday, during a meeting of the Council of Ministers, to continue supporting the positive dynamics and successes achieved in the field of startups while working in the future to involve the private sector in financing startup projects, especially in the most in-demand areas, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers.

Jul 12, 2026

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Tourism & Hospitality

The President orders the preparation of a comprehensive and effective action plan to develop Algerian tourism

The President, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during his chairing of a Council of Ministers meeting today, Sunday, tasked the Minister of Tourism with preparing a comprehensive and effective action plan concerning the development of Algerian tourism and encouraging domestic tourism, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers.

Jul 12, 2026

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Tourism & Hospitality

Obtaining the tourism grant via a temporary bank card

The Council of Ministers, during its meeting today, Sunday, chaired by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, decided that obtaining the tourism grant will temporarily be through a bank card and will not be granted in cash to limit the recorded abuses, according to a statement from the Council of Ministers. The same source clarified that 'regarding the presentation on the tourism grant, and due to the serious abuses that caused a drain on hard currency, without the concerned parties benefiting from the travel grant, it was decided, temporarily, that obtaining it will be through a bank card and will not be granted in cash to limit the recorded abuses.'

Jul 12, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Naftal Receives First Batch of 400 Complete Truck Sets

Naftal received today, Sunday, July 12, the first batch of new petroleum transport trucks acquired for Naftal. The company stated that the operation is part of the implementation of the protocol agreement and the two commercial contracts signed between Naftal and the Automotive Industry Development Company under the Military Industries Directorate of the Ministry of National Defense.

Jul 12, 2026

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