Algeria’s apple orchards in Kasserine are delivering a record harvest—75,000 tonnes this season, a 21% jump from last year—despite droughts, power cuts and rising production costs. For entrepreneurs, exporters and the Algerian diaspora, this bounty isn’t just a statistical win: it’s a rare opportunity to tap into a $1.2 billion global fruit market, but only … Read more
A Swiss Giant’s Strategic Gamble in Casablanca Givaudan’s new development center in Casablanca is more than an expansion—it is a calculated bet on Morocco’s position as a regional hub. The Swiss multinational has invested $100 million to establish a state-of-the-art facility in the city, reinforcing its presence since its initial foray into Morocco in March … Read more
Government Pushes Investment Simplification Key detail: The platform will streamline permits, tax incentives, and land access—critical for SMEs and startups facing 30–60-day approval waits under current rules. Red thread: This aligns with Algeria’s Kazan Summit focus on youth employment (see Education Reform). Faster approvals could boost local tech and manufacturing, sectors where 72% of entrepreneurs … Read more
The $1.2 Billion School Supply Market Under Siege—How Entrepreneurs Can Turn Compliance Into Profit Algeria’s school supply industry is worth an estimated $1.2 billion—a lucrative but now heavily scrutinized sector. The government’s crackdown on unregulated sellers is reshaping the market, forcing out illegal operators while clearing the way for licensed businesses. For entrepreneurs, this is … Read more
Algeria’s entrepreneurs finally have a deadline: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the one-stop shop for investments fully operational by the end of September. The move aims to cut bureaucratic delays that have long frustrated business founders and deterred foreign capital. But will this digital overhaul actually work—or will it remain another promise? A digital revolution for … Read more
A blow to Israeli exports Twelve Western nations, including Britain, Canada, and France, have imposed trade restrictions on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The move, announced Tuesday, marks a direct challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, which has expanded settlement activity despite international condemnation. According to middleeastmonitor.com, the decision … Read more
1. Industrial Push: Factories and Foreign Partnerships Why it matters for entrepreneurs: Local firms may bid for subcontracting roles in assembly or logistics. The power plant project requires 2,500 skilled workers—a potential hiring pool for engineering firms. 2. Automotive Revival: Engines, Assembly Lines, and Foreign Investment Figures for business: – Opel’s engine plant will need … Read more
A $1.6 billion bet on local production Turkey’s Tosyalı Group has become the face of Algeria’s industrial revival, with its new flat-rolled steel plant in Annaba now fully operational after years of investment. The facility, part of a $1.6 billion expansion announced in 2022, will produce 8.5 million metric tons annually—enough to supply domestic automotive … Read more
The long-awaited marriage of Algeria’s largest iron-ore deposit and domestic steel production is about to be consummated at Gara Djebilet. After decades of geological promise and industrial hesitation, Sonatrach and Algerian Steel Group recently launched an integrated pilot plant that converts raw iron ore into finished billets on site, according to Capmad. The project replaces … Read more
Algeria has launched a $7 billion plan to expand its refining and petrochemical capacity from 2026 onward, according to Energies Media. The programme, unveiled by Sonatrach CEO Rachid Hachichi in December 2025, targets three existing refineries—Arzew, Skikda and Algiers—and two new petrochemical complexes in Hassi Messaoud and Béjaïa. The goal is to lift refining capacity … Read more