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The Auto Parts and Equipment Exhibition 'Ekip Auto Algeria' will be held in its twentieth edition from March 30 to April 2 at the Exhibition Palace (Pin Maritime)
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The Auto Parts and Equipment Exhibition 'Ekip Auto Algeria' will be held in its twentieth edition from March 30 to April 2 at the Exhibition Palace (Pin Maritime)

AL24 News - Brent crude barrel around 100 dollars - news

Crude oil prices fell today, Wednesday, after several consecutive days of increase, in the context of military escalation in the Gulf and the Middle East. Before noon, the benchmark Brent crude oil for May delivery dropped by 5.42% compared to the previous session, trading close to 100 dollars. The U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for the same month also fell by 5.39% to 87.37 dollars per barrel. Global markets were affected by U.S. statements regarding a potential peace plan, with hopes surrounding the possibility of halting military escalation in the Middle East and the Gulf, leading to a decline in oil prices.

Blida - The volume of water transferred to the Douira Dam (Algiers) from the Wadi El Harrach section in Hammam Melouane (east of Blida) has reached 15 million cubic meters since November 2025 to date, according to what was learned today, Wednesday, from the National Office for Irrigation and Drainage.

The 'Equip Auto Algeria' auto parts and equipment exhibition will be held in its twentieth edition from March 30 to April 2 at the Palais des Expositions (El-Madania) in Algiers, with the participation of 500 exhibitors and brands from 11 countries, according to the organizers. The economic event will bring together a large number of stakeholders and professionals in the sector, including manufacturers, automotive suppliers, as well as subcontractors, distributors, and international experts, to highlight Algerian industrial expertise and international partnerships in this field, according to the same source.

SONATRACH intends to start drilling works at the 'Kafra' field in Niger beginning in April, following the completion of several technical studies, in a move aimed at enhancing energy resources and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the hydrocarbons sector. The Director of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Hakim Zebiri, stated in a statement to 'APS' that the actual start of drilling works will take place in the coming days, once the necessary equipment and tools arrive, confirming that this operation represents an important practical phase in the process of exploiting energy potential in Niger. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will hold talks today, Wednesday, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aiming to secure additional gas supplies amid severe disruptions in the global energy market following tensions in the Middle East and partial disruptions to liquefied natural gas supplies from Qatar. According to the Italian news agency 'Nova', Italy seeks to enhance its reliance on Algeria, which is already the main gas supplier through a pipeline that runs across the Mediterranean Sea, especially after Qatar declared force majeure on long-term contracts following attacks targeting the Ras Laffan liquefaction complex, which covered about 33% of Italy's gas imports.

Business Insider Africa reported that the zinc and lead mine project in Tala Hamza and Amizour in Bejaia could become one of the largest zinc mines in the world, enhancing Algeria's position as a key player in the global base metals market amid increasing demand for metals related to infrastructure and energy transitions. According to the same site, the Australian mining company 'Tiramin' has begun site preparation work for the project in Tala Hamza, Algeria, after Algerian authorities successfully removed access restrictions to the land that had hindered the project's progress for several months, allowing the transition to the early development phase of a project estimated to be worth around $471 million. Read the full content...

The Skikda Port Authority witnessed a new export operation on Tuesday, involving the shipment of 3000 tons of concrete iron intended for construction to Mauritania, reflecting the growing dynamics of Algerian foreign trade and enhancing its presence in African markets. According to the official page of the authority, the shipment consists of 'Rond à Béton RDX' widely used in the construction and public works sector, indicating a rising demand for this type of product in African markets. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

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