Algeria’s sudden closure of its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft has sent shockwaves through its economy, disrupting trade, tourism, and diaspora ties. The move follows the abrupt severing of diplomatic relations, a decision that forces Algerian businesses to scramble for alternatives. For entrepreneurs and investors, the immediate fallout is a sharp rise in logistics costs and … Read more
Weekly Trends: Three Forces Shape Algerian Business Entrepreneurs must navigate these tensions: export-driven growth coexists with domestic funding gaps, and global partnerships offer indirect benefits but no direct trickle-down. Exports: Cement and Energy as Algeria’s New Levers Why it matters for entrepreneurs: – Logistics costs for non-Sonatrach firms remain high (port fees: $1,200/container, customs delays … Read more
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) struck two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, escalating tensions in a region critical for global energy flows. The attack—claimed as retaliation for a U.S. strike on five Iranian tankers—has sent shockwaves through maritime trade, with direct consequences for Algerian businesses relying on … Read more
Algeria’s long-awaited Algiers Metro is set to become the largest urban infrastructure project in North Africa, with an estimated budget of $12 billion—a sum equivalent to 10% of Algeria’s 2025 public investment budget. But as construction accelerates, entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora face a critical question: Will this be a game-changer for the … Read more
A Legal Transfer, Not a Release: How Madagascar’s Deportation Works The recent deportation of 50 Chinese nationals convicted of online fraud in Madagascar clarifies one crucial detail: these individuals are not being freed. Instead, they are being transferred to serve their sentences in Chinese prisons. The operation, executed with security measures in place, saw the … Read more
$1.2 Billion Stuck: Why Algeria’s Banks Are Choking Small Businesses Algeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are drowning in red tape and cash shortages, with banks approving less than 10% of loan applications despite the government’s repeated promises to ease financing. The problem isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s a $1.2 billion liquidity gap in the SME sector, … Read more
Algeria’s back-to-school season just got stricter. The Ministry of Commerce and Development of Exports has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting school supplies, aiming to root out counterfeit, unsafe, or black-market products before the 2026-2027 academic year begins. For entrepreneurs, importers, and small traders, this move is a sharp reminder: compliance is no longer optional—it’s … Read more
Algeria’s corporate tax reforms are reshaping the business landscape, forcing entrepreneurs to rethink strategies while the diaspora watches from abroad. A mix of stricter audits, higher penalties, and a push for digital compliance is creating winners and losers—with small businesses and foreign investors bearing the brunt. Taxman’s New Tools: Audits That Wipe Out Profits Algeria’s … Read more
Trump’s shifting timeline fuels uncertainty in global markets According to middleeastmonitor.com, Trump told broadcaster NewsNation that Iran “might not be able to hold out,” hinting at a possible resolution sooner than expected. Yet White House advisers privately warned the conflict could drag on through his term, contradicting his public optimism. The war, now in its … Read more
Algeria’s trade with China surged to $9 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a 28% jump from the same period last year, according to Chinese Ambassador Li Jian. For Algerian entrepreneurs, this isn’t just another economic milestone—it’s a golden opportunity to tap into China’s vast market while securing investments and partnerships that could … Read more