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In Preparation for Ramadan.. Production of These Essential Materials Reaches Record Levels

The central director at the Ministry of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation, Daachi El Hajj, revealed that seven producers of cooking oil have increased their daily production from 2400 tons to 3600 tons, while five producers of sugar have raised their production from 3700 tons to 4000 tons daily. Daachi also explained during his appearance yesterday, Monday, on the morning guest program of the second radio channel that the quotas for soft and hard wheat for mills have been increased by 20%, bringing daily production to 1250 tons of semolina and 23625 tons of flour, along with additional quantities of milk powder to support dairy factories. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Energy & Hydrocarbons

Algeria Enhances Associated Gas Efficiency.. Flare Reduction by More than 30%

The Tin Fouyé Tabenkort field, extending between the provinces of Illizi and Ouargla, is the first of its kind in Algeria for processing associated gas, contributing to a 36% reduction in flaring and paving the way for replicating similar models in other fields such as Ain Amenas and several fields in the Berkine area. Small projects implemented at liquefied natural gas stations have shown encouraging results, with flare reduction exceeding 30%. A report from the Energy Research Unit, which 'Echorouk Online' reviewed, revealed that Algeria recorded a limited decline in associated gas flaring by 4% in 2024, approximately 0.3 billion cubic meters, alongside a 5% decrease in oil production; however, the flaring intensity increased by 2% to exceed 19 cubic meters.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Energy & Hydrocarbons

Algerian Expertise to Support the Development of the Mauritanian Electricity Network

The Algerian National Company for Electricity and Gas 'Sonelgaz' received on Monday the Minister of Energy and Oil of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and a high-level delegation at the headquarters of the electricity system manager, where Algeria's expertise in managing the national electricity network was presented, along with technical and field support for the development of the Mauritanian electricity transmission network. According to a statement from the company, the visit focused on the National Control Center for the electricity system, where the Mauritanian delegation received detailed explanations about the management of the network and the latest technical applications used, followed by extensive discussions on cooperation in the fields of electricity production, transmission, and distribution, as well as energy training for Mauritanian engineers and technicians.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Trade & Exports

Air Algérie Signs Cooperation Agreements to Enhance Continental Connectivity

The Air Algérie group signed two cooperation agreements yesterday, Monday, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with both the African Business Council and the Africa Prosperity Network, in a move aimed at enhancing the group's positioning at the continental level. According to a statement from the group, the agreements aim to facilitate the movement of African economic actors, support intra-continental trade exchanges, and accompany initiatives aimed at consolidating African economic integration, while studying preferential mechanisms for the transport of passengers and goods in accordance with operational and regulatory controls in place.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Sustainability & Green Economy

Colleague Nadia Slimani Wins First Prize in the National Environmental Journalism Competition

Colleague Nadia Slimani from Echorouk El Yawmi newspaper won the first prize in the fifth edition of the national environmental journalism competition for her article titled: “From Forgotten Waste to National Wealth.. Circular Economy in Algeria.. Can Electronic Waste Win the Bet?”. The article discussed the importance of electronic waste as an economic opportunity and environmental threat in Algeria, highlighting the significant increase in the volume of this waste due to the rising consumption of phones, computers, and digital devices, and the health and environmental risks resulting from their improper disposal, particularly their content of toxic materials such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. Watch the full content on Echorouk Online.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Regulatory & Legal

Important Announcement for Economic Operators

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion announced that all economic operators importing equipment and raw materials for their production processes are required to submit their estimated program for the first half of 2026 before February 26 of this year. The ministry clarified that the program submission is done through the designated digital platform, emphasizing the need to respect the specified deadlines to avoid any delays in processing files. View the full content on الشروق أونلاين.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Investment & FDI

Turkish Investment of 13.4 Billion Dinars for Paper Production in Algeria

Today, Tuesday, the launch of a new investment project by the Turkish group HAYAT DHC in Algeria was announced, following the delivery of the investment registration certificate by the Director General of the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion, Omar Rekach, to the group's representatives, allowing the project to officially enter the implementation phase. The project involves the establishment of an industrial unit for the production of large-sized paper rolls with a capacity of 70,000 tons annually, in addition to the production of 24,275 tons of paper tissues and 20,000 tons of sanitary paper products annually, which enhances national production of the raw material for paper manufacturing and contributes to reducing imports. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Feb 17, 2026

echoroukonline.com

Investment & FDI

All details about a Turkish investment project in Algeria

Its value reached 13.4 billion Algerian dinars.

Feb 17, 2026

elkhabar.com

Regulatory & Legal

Ministry of Foreign Trade Issues Important Statement

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion has issued an important statement concerning economic operators engaged in import operations.

Feb 17, 2026

echaab.dz

Investment & FDI

New project for a Turkish group in Algeria

The Director General of the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion, Omar Rakash, received today, Tuesday, a delegation from the Turkish group HAYAT DHC, a leader.

Feb 17, 2026

echaab.dz

Startups & Entrepreneurship

Algeria: Ouahab Calls for Strengthening Continental Cooperation Based on the Outcomes of the African Conference on Startups

The Algerian Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Small Enterprises, Nourredine Ouahab, participated in a high-level session of the African Business Forum in Addis Ababa, where he called for strengthening continental cooperation based on the outcomes of the African Conference on Startups, which was hosted by Algeria. According to a statement from the ministry, Ouahab highlighted during his participation yesterday, Monday, in this forum organized by the committee …

Feb 17, 2026

al24news.dz

Diaspora & International

African Business Conference: Mr. Ouahd Calls for Strengthening Continental Cooperation Based on the Outcomes of the African Conference for Startups

The Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro Enterprises, Nourredine Ouahd, participated in a high-level session of the African Business Forum in Addis Ababa, where he called for strengthening continental cooperation based on the outcomes of the sessions of the African Conference for Startups, which were hosted by Algeria.

Feb 17, 2026

radioalgerie.dz

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