Gaza’s hospitals are on the brink of collapse as fuel shortages threaten to plunge critical care units into darkness. The Health Ministry’s warning reveals a stark reality: 2,500 liters of diesel per month keep life-saving generators running, and without urgent intervention, Al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat refugee camp has already suspended services. The crisis exposes a … Read more
Algeria’s business leaders are watching Lebanon’s escalating conflict with Israel not just as a regional crisis, but as a potential turning point for their own trade and investment strategies. With Lebanon’s ports and supply chains under siege, Algerian entrepreneurs—especially those in logistics, energy, and manufacturing—are already recalibrating supply chains that once relied on Beirut as … Read more
Why Algeria’s agriculture sector attracts startups The 2023-2027 National Agricultural Development Plan allocates DZD 1.2 trillion (around $10 billion) to modernize farming, creating opportunities for foreign and diaspora investors. However, legal and operational hurdles remain. Legal structure options for agriculture startups 1. SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) – Most common for SMEs Pitfalls: – Land … Read more
A fifth foreign company abandons the project The JDA’s decision to bypass standard tender procedures raised eyebrows, as it signaled a perceived lack of local capacity—or willingness—to engage with the project. This move came after months of protests from Palestinian groups, environmental activists, and international observers, who argue the cable car would disrupt the historic … Read more
A missed chance for Algerian exporters and energy deals The delay is a blow to Algeria’s competitors in the Gulf, particularly the UAE and Qatar, which had been positioning themselves as safer alternatives for foreign investors. For Algerian entrepreneurs, however, it’s a chance to leverage Algeria’s stability, lower costs, and strategic location as a regional … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s 2026-27 Archaeology Season in AlUla and Khaybar is more than a dig—it’s a $100 billion cultural investment reshaping regional business and heritage economies. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, the move opens doors in tourism, digital heritage, and specialized training, while local universities and researchers stand to gain from Saudi partnerships. AlUla’s $100B … Read more
Algeria’s diaspora is sitting on a financial and cultural powerhouse—yet most Algerian entrepreneurs are leaving billions on the table. While African Americans flock to Ghana to reclaim ancestral ties, Algerians abroad send $1.2 billion annually to their homeland, according to the World Bank. But this money isn’t just about survival: it’s a $1.2 billion untapped … Read more
Step 1: Understand the legal framework The National Centre for Public Procurement (CNRC) oversees compliance. For contracts below the threshold, local authorities (ministries, municipalities) may still require formal tenders. Always verify the exact rules with the Ministry of Finance or the procuring entity. Pitfall: Assuming smaller contracts are exempt—some agencies enforce stricter rules regardless of … Read more
A $100M Boost for Southern Tunisian Entrepreneurs For Algerian entrepreneurs and diaspora investors, this matters because Tunisia’s startup ecosystem is increasingly seen as a testing ground for North African business models. The roadshow’s focus on Gafsa (a hub for mining and industrial innovation) and Zarzis (a logistics and trade gateway) highlights how Tunisia is prioritizing … Read more
SONATRACH’s 10GW Solar Push Could Create 50,000 Jobs—If Investors Move Fast Algeria’s state energy giant SONATRACH has quietly approved a 10-gigawatt (GW) solar expansion plan, targeting $10 billion in investments by 2030. The move follows President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s 2023 decree to slash fossil fuel imports by 30%—a shift that could redefine Algeria’s economy. For entrepreneurs, … Read more