State-backed infrastructure deals expand Separately, Algeria’s state railway operator SNTF acquired 200 new wagons. The fleet includes 100 freight wagons and 100 passenger coaches. Delivery is scheduled for 2025. SNTF’s 2023 revenue reached DZD 22.3 billion (USD 163 million), a 4% increase from 2022. Digital infrastructure accelerates President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered continued state support for … Read more
The recent meeting between Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon in Algiers has set the stage for deeper collaboration in infrastructure, with a focus on smart city initiatives in the capital. According to Yonhap News Agency, the two leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation on large-scale projects, particularly in urban … Read more
The Algerian government has inaugurated a dedicated data center for the national parliament in Algiers, marking a significant step in the country’s digital modernization efforts. This facility, the first of its kind for parliamentary functions in Algeria, will host critical systems for the national assembly and enable secure remote legislative sessions during emergencies. The project … Read more
Algeria’s Cities: Megaprojects and the Digital Future This week, Algeria’s urban agenda advanced with the inauguration of major infrastructure projects in Algiers, reinforcing the government’s push toward smart city development. The initiatives, overseen by the president, align with broader goals of reducing poverty and fostering sustainability through digital integration. Smart city programs in Algeria have … Read more
Algeria’s government has partnered with Russian cybersecurity firm Rostec to enhance its digital defense systems, according to We are Tech. The collaboration targets smart city initiatives in Algiers, signaling a push to secure urban infrastructure against cyber threats. Rostec, a state-controlled Russian defense corporation, will supply advanced cybersecurity solutions under the agreement reached recently. The … Read more
Algeria’s population reached 43.9 million in mid-2020, according to Fanack, with coastal cities expanding at twice the rate of inland regions. Oran, the country’s second-largest city, exemplifies this trend: its population grew by 2.1 % annually between 2010 and 2020, compared with a national average of 1.8 %. The coastal wilaya now counts 1.6 million … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s push for 2.5 million new homes by 2027 is not just a numbers game—it is a tectonic shift for Algerian entrepreneurs, SME founders and the diaspora. The wave of construction, urban expansion and infrastructure spending announced this week is already carving out fresh markets for local firms and foreign investors willing to … Read more