
Algeria participates in the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency
Held in the Austrian capital Vienna.
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Held in the Austrian capital Vienna.

The Algerian Economic Renewal Council (CREA) has begun evaluating the situation of various sectors related to food products in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan. This is being done through a series of meetings bringing together representatives of the sectors and operators to assess market needs and challenges. In this context, the council held its first working meeting yesterday, Friday, at its headquarters, with the presence of key representatives from various sectors, alongside members of the Agriculture and Food Industries Committees. The meeting was dedicated to evaluating the situation of several sectors, particularly milk and its derivatives, red and white meats, and food industries, including canned goods, flour, semolina, and basic materials. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Murad Ajal, is participating in the proceedings of the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, scheduled to be held in Vienna from September 14 to 18, 2026. The Algerian participation in this annual international event aims to enhance cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and benefit from its programs in training, knowledge transfer, and technology, as well as exploring new partnership opportunities in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

The trade exchange volume between Algeria and Italy reached approximately 6.78 billion euros during the first half of 2026, driven by the continued export of Algerian energy to the Italian market, alongside significant growth in the export of Italian machinery and equipment to Algeria, according to Eurostat data processed by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and published by the Italian news agency Nova. The agency reported that Italian exports to Algeria amounted to 1.56 billion euros between January and June 2026, an increase of 7.5% year-on-year, while Italian imports from Algeria reached 5.22 billion euros, a decrease of 4.8% compared to the same period in 2025. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Algeria's gas supplies to Spain reached 10.313 terawatt-hours in August 2026, making it the second largest supplier to the Spanish market with a share of 34.7% of total imports, according to recent data obtained by the specialized energy platform from Inagas. According to the data, Algerian supplies were divided between 9.897 terawatt-hours of natural gas and 0.416 terawatt-hours of liquefied gas, while Spain's total imports of natural and liquefied gas amounted to about 29.75 terawatt-hours during the month, according to the same data. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Oil prices fell on Friday, but remained on track to record gains of more than 8 percent for the week, and diesel prices in the United States increased to an unprecedented level. Brent crude futures fell by $3.28, or 3.05 percent, to $104.35 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude fell by $3.41, or 3.33 percent, to $99.07 per barrel.

Algeria is moving to accelerate the digitization process in the tourism sector with the aim of improving the investment climate, reducing approval and classification timelines and procedures, and enhancing the quality of services provided to citizens and investors. This is part of a strategy targeting the digitization of various transactions and administrative pathways related to the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts and its provincial directorates. The Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Houria Medahi, chaired a coordination meeting dedicated to assessing the progress of the digitization process in the sector, attended by ministry officials, where she reiterated the importance of accelerating digital transformation and modernizing administrative management, in implementation of the directives of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune regarding bringing public services closer to citizens.

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The Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industry, Houria Medahli, chaired a coordination meeting dedicated to evaluating the progress of digitalization in the sector, in line with ongoing efforts to improve the investment climate in Algeria, according to a statement from the ministry. During this meeting, which took place on Thursday with the presence of sector officials, Medahli recalled the 'high directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, regarding the acceleration of digital transformation, modernization of administrative management, bringing public services closer to citizens and investors, and achieving a qualitative leap in administrative work methods and enhancing the quality of tourism services.'

The Chinese brand wants to enter the Algerian market strongly.

15 Italian companies are preparing to visit Algeria on September 28 and 29, with the aim of showcasing modern technologies and solutions in agriculture and exploring opportunities to develop partnerships with Algerian operators, particularly in the fields of agricultural mechanization, smart irrigation, and digitization, according to the Italian news agency 'Nova News'. The agency clarified that the mission is organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Italian Federation of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers (FederUnacoma), and aims to align the Italian offer with the needs of the Algerian market for agricultural equipment, irrigation systems, and technical solutions aimed at modernizing production. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Algerian Saharan Blend topped the list of the most expensive Arab crude oils included in the OPEC basket during August 2026, after its average price rose by 12.6% month-on-month, reaching $94.32 per barrel, compared to $83.79 in July, according to recent data obtained by the Energy Research Unit. The Algerian crude ranked first among Arab crudes in terms of price, ahead of Libyan Es Sider crude at $91.37 per barrel, and Emirati Murban at $90.96, while the average price of Saudi Arabian light crude was $86.52. View the full content on Echourouk Online.
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