This week’s announcement that The New York Times ranked Oran the world’s seventh top tourist destination has turned the spotlight on the city’s fast-growing film industry and its potential to seed new businesses. The ranking came as the city hosts the annual Oran International Arabic Film Festival, where veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemida received a … Read more
Algeria’s 2026 forest policy pivot is more than an environmental shift; it is a business opportunity for startups, investors and the 2 million-strong Algerian diaspora looking to return or scale up. The World Bank Group’s “From Fire to Resilience” initiative, published recently, outlines how Algeria will swap reactive firefighting for prevention, predictive analytics and sustainable … Read more
Selling Travel recently reported that Algeria trips have been added to Jules Verne’s Africa portfolio. The move reflects growing interest in Algeria’s Ottoman-era architectural landmarks, positioning the country as a new travel destination within the tour operator’s itineraries. According to Selling Travel, the inclusion comes as part of Jules Verne’s expanded Africa portfolio, which has … Read more
Algeria’s commercial banks are tightening lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a recent report by The Banker magazine. The publication, which cited unnamed senior executives within Algeria’s banking sector, warned that the squeeze is likely to persist as lenders prioritize risk management over growth. For entrepreneurs across sectors from tech startups in … Read more
Algeria’s recent Saharan irrigation projects are quietly reshaping long-term investment opportunities in the country’s interior. According to The Borgen Project, five initiatives—spanning wells, canals and solar-powered drip systems—are now active and aim to turn arid stretches of the Sahara into farmland. For entrepreneurs watching frontier markets, the numbers on display suggest where capital can flow. … Read more
Algiers’ real estate bottleneck is suffocating startups and SMEs. While the state-backed Caisse Nationale du Logement (CNL) promises 2.5 million homes by 2026, entrepreneurs say they cannot wait. Rents in the capital have climbed 40 % since 2020, eating 30 % of fledgling firms’ monthly revenues. Founders who once split shared offices in El-Harrach now … Read more
Algeria has recently revised its hydrocarbon laws to draw more foreign investment into its energy sector, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov). The move targets upstream projects including shale gas, a resource that remains largely untapped despite estimated recoverable reserves of 707 trillion cubic feet, the second-largest in Africa after South Africa. The … Read more
Algeria’s decision to prioritize economic diplomacy with France is unlocking opportunities for diaspora entrepreneurs seeking to scale beyond Europe’s borders. The recent shift follows President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s firm stance after French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise Western Sahara policy reversal in May 2026, which Paris underestimated. Algeria responded by recalling its ambassador to Paris for consultations … Read more
In recent years, Algerian female athletes have rewritten the country’s sports history by overcoming systemic barriers, according to The New Arab. Their achievements are not just athletic milestones but economic and social signals with implications for entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. The rise of Algerian women in sports reflects broader trends in Algeria’s economy and … Read more
Algeria’s Hirak protest movement, which surged in 2019, has resurfaced in recent months with renewed calls for systemic change. The demonstrations, now in their fifth year, have reignited a national conversation about economic reform—one that entrepreneurs, founders, and the Algerian diaspora are watching closely. While the protests have not yet translated into tangible policy shifts, … Read more