Algerian Rai music has recently gained global recognition by being included in the United Nations cultural charts, a move that is creating ripple effects beyond the music industry. The inclusion of Rai—a genre born in Oran and long associated with social and political dissent—on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list is more than a cultural … Read more
Foreign Capital Inflows and Regulatory Shifts Implication for entrepreneurs: Investment facilitation is accelerating in non-hydrocarbon sectors, but foreign equity participation remains conditional on state approval. Investors targeting Algeria should account for this regulatory layer in deal structuring. Regional Energy and Infrastructure Dynamics Key figures: – $200 million allocated to Hassi Bir Rekaiz – $5.4 billion … Read more
Algeria is expanding electronic visa access to boost Saharan tourism, according to VisasNews. The move targets desert destinations and aims to attract more international visitors. The electronic visa system simplifies entry for travelers planning trips to southern regions such as Djanet, Tamanrasset, and Adrar. These areas are known for their landscapes, cultural sites, and adventure … Read more
Five years after the Agadir Commitment was adopted, Algeria is stepping up its fight against desertification by deepening cooperation with Türkiye and other Mediterranean partners. The initiative, launched in 2017 under the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aims to reduce land degradation and boost food security across North Africa and the Middle East. … Read more
Week’s main trends Health and vaccines enter the public phase Business climate: 2025 Finance Law sets parameters The government avoided austerity measures, citing social stability. The IMF’s latest Article IV report notes Algeria’s fiscal deficit at -7.4% of GDP in 2024, with public debt at 52% of GDP. Private sector growth stalled at 1.8% in … Read more
Algeria may soon abandon its non-intervention stance as Tunisia’s crisis intensifies and global ambitions expand, according to The Washington Institute. Leaders in Algiers face rising pressure to reconsider civilian counter-radicalization programs amid regional instability, a move that could reshape economic and security strategies across North Africa. The Washington Institute recently highlighted Algeria’s longstanding policy of … Read more
Algerian cinema is gaining momentum as a cultural and economic force, with recent global recognition and policy shifts creating new opportunities for filmmakers, investors and the diaspora. The sector’s revival is not only shaping national identity but also opening doors for entrepreneurs in film production, tourism and digital platforms—especially those linked to Algeria’s diaspora communities. … Read more
Energy diplomacy gains momentum German officials estimate the pipeline could transport up to 10 billion cubic meters of hydrogen annually by 2030. Siemens Energy did not disclose investment figures but stated that feasibility studies for a 2,000-kilometer hydrogen corridor are underway. The initiative follows Algeria’s earlier agreement with Spain to expand energy cooperation after diplomatic … Read more
Skechers has chosen Algeria for its first manufacturing plant in Africa and the Arab world, according to الشروق أونلاين. The U.S. footwear giant will invest more than $100 million in the project, marking a decisive step in North Africa’s industrial repositioning and opening new doors for local entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora investors. The factory … Read more
For the first time in decades, Algeria finds itself at the center of high-stakes Western Sahara diplomacy orchestrated by the United States. Recent reports show Washington has convened rival capitals Algiers and Rabat, along with the Polisario Front and Mauritania, for secret negotiations in Madrid aimed at unlocking a political solution to the four-decade conflict. … Read more