A Strategic Move: Sifi Ghrieb’s Metal Parts Factory in Batna The inauguration of Sifi Ghrieb’s new metal parts factory in Batna marks a deliberate expansion into Algeria’s growing demand for precision industrial components. The facility, announced by الاذاعة الجزائرية, specializes in molding metal parts—a critical segment for sectors reliant on domestically produced components. This development … Read more
Algeria and Tunisia have seen bilateral trade surge by 42 percent over the past three years, Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf told reporters in Algiers recently. The jump in exchange follows a policy push by both governments to deepen integration under the Arab Maghreb Union banner and to reduce dependence on European markets. Figures released … Read more
Algeria’s state energy company Sonatrach and the Ministry of Energy recently signed a 15 GW solar pipeline deal with a consortium led by Germany’s Siemens Energy and France’s TotalEnergies, according to pv magazine Global. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), announced earlier this month, outlines a phased rollout through 2030, positioning Algeria as a future renewable … Read more
Horizon brand is born as Salvo Grima Group-led partnership awarded Algiers International Airport duty-free concession. The deal, announced in February 2025 by the Moodie Davitt Report, hands a five-year mandate to Horizon—operated by Salvo Grima Group and its partners—to run the airport’s duty-free shops. Industry insiders see the concession as a first-time opening of Algeria’s … Read more
Recent riots in Bouira over severe water shortages highlight mounting economic risks for Algerian entrepreneurs, particularly those reliant on agriculture, manufacturing and logistics. According to The Arab Weekly, protests erupted in central Algeria after months of reduced water supplies disrupted daily life and business operations. Government officials responded by promising emergency water deliveries and increased … Read more
A Coach’s Praise for Youth Talent Signals a Shift in Algeria’s Football Strategy The Algerian national team’s coach has publicly acknowledged the standout performances of young players from the country’s academy system. His remarks come as the team prepares for a crucial upcoming match against Algeria, marking a deliberate shift in focus. According to وكالة … Read more
Recent archaeological discoveries in the Algerian Sahara are exposing long-hidden chapters of the country’s past, offering unexpected economic and cultural opportunities. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, researchers working in remote regions of the Sahara have uncovered artifacts and structures dating back millennia, providing new evidence of early human settlements and trade networks. The finds include intricate … Read more
Algeria’s push into green hydrogen is gathering pace, with the country positioning itself as a key supplier to Europe’s decarbonization drive. In 2025, Algeria’s state energy giant SONATRACH signed preliminary agreements with German firms to export green hydrogen, while the government approved a national strategy to produce 200,000 tonnes annually by 2030. For Algerian entrepreneurs, … Read more
Algerian protesters face a decisive moment as authorities prepare a police crackdown following weeks of judicial reform demonstrations. According to Reuters, police forces have intensified presence in major cities including Algiers, Oran, and Constantine, where recent protests have drawn thousands demanding changes to the justice system. The move comes after weeks of escalating tensions between … Read more
In 2025 the Algerian government quietly approved a Sahara-focused food security roadmap that earmarks 30 billion dinars for irrigation, seeds and solar-powered farms in the wilayas of Adrar, Tamanrasset and Illizi. The blueprint—drafted by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture after two years of field trials—aims to raise local wheat output from the current … Read more