
Hormuz Crisis: Algerian hydrocarbons benefit from the price shock
Algeria benefits from the Hormuz Strait crisis with rising energy revenues. Analysis of the first half of 2026 performance.
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Algeria benefits from the Hormuz Strait crisis with rising energy revenues. Analysis of the first half of 2026 performance.

Zahir Rouabah analyzes the rationalization of energy consumption in Algeria and proposes solutions for energy management.

Mohamed Arkab and Ali Seibou Hassane strengthen cooperation between Algeria and Niger around the oil projects of Bilma and Kafra

Assessment of the fires in Algeria: 329 fires, 5 active hotspots. The Prime Minister on the ground to supervise the rescue operations.

Algeria - The Minister of Internal Trade and Regulation of the National Market, Amel Abdel Latif, chaired a coordination meeting on Saturday to monitor the supply situation of essential goods in the provinces affected by the recent fires, issuing instructions to ensure the continuity of supply of these goods and daily monitoring of stocks, according to a statement from the ministry.

'Housing Bank': Knowing the customer is an ongoing process, not a temporary one. 'National Bank' regularly updates files. 'CNAP Bank' generalizes verification procedures. Algerian banks continue to clarify the procedures of the 'Know Your Customer' system for their clients, after starting to audit the identities and files of customers and calling for the updating of personal and banking information. The process is no longer limited to collecting documents and completing files, but aims to ensure that banks have accurate and updated information about the customer's identity, personal and professional status, and the nature of their activity, which allows for enhancing the security of accounts and transactions and improving the quality of banking services. According to data received by 'Echorouk', several banking institutions have intensified awareness operations regarding this system.

Mobile phone operators are supporting the solidarity movement taking place in Algeria.

SONATRACH and the Chinese Anton Group for oil field technology signed a memorandum of understanding today, Saturday, in Beijing (China), aimed at exploring cooperation opportunities in the oil and gas sector and related services, according to a statement from SONATRACH. The protocol was signed during a ceremony organized on the sidelines of the visit by the CEO of SONATRACH, Nourredine Daoudi, to China, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will raise tariffs on a range of Canadian products in the automotive sector starting in 2027. The U.S. President wrote on his social media platform 'Truth Social': 'On January 1, 2027, tariffs on all cars and trucks, both large and small, as well as auto parts and steel, will be raised to 50%.' The current U.S. tariff on cars is 25%, while steel imports to the United States are generally subject to a 50% tariff. Trump's decision comes amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada following their failure to reach an agreement to avoid...

China criticized the US threat to impose sanctions on Iran and its trade partners, asserting that the economic war will not lead to a solution and calling for de-escalation. The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, stated on Tuesday that Beijing opposes unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law. He emphasized that any economic war will not lead to a resolution but will exacerbate conflicts and hinder the global financial system, reiterating the call for de-escalation and a return to the negotiating table. The spokesperson added that China will take all necessary measures to protect its interests in response to US threats of actions against Iran's trade partners, as China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil.

The sea is no longer just a geographical interface for Algeria, stretching over more than 1,200 kilometers, but has become a strategic resource that the state aims to transform into one of the pillars of national water security. In recent years, Algeria has shifted from traditional reliance on natural water resources to building a wide system for desalinating seawater, under a vision led by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, which has made water security part of a broader concept of national sovereignty and sustainable development. However, the transformation that Algeria is witnessing does not stop at converting seawater into potable water. With the expansion of the desalination plant network, a new opportunity arises for the state: to transform these massive industrial facilities into...

Ghilizan - The harvesting and threshing campaign for the agricultural season 2025-2026 in the state of Ghilizan, which recently concluded, resulted in the collection of nearly 1,050,000 quintals of various types of grains, which is several times more than last season's production, which did not exceed 300,000 quintals, according to what was learned today, Saturday, from the Directorate of Agricultural Services in the state.
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