Press Review

Algeria’s digital push accelerates amid energy and funding shifts

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Algeria’s economic landscape this week reflects three concurrent trends: digital infrastructure expansion, selective funding inflows, and regulatory adjustments to ease business operations. Electronic payments, fintech partnerships, and energy sector bids dominate the headlines, while funding data reveals a regional slowdown. Regulatory changes—tax digitalization, IPO fee waivers, and AI strategy updates—signal efforts to streamline compliance and … Read more

Algeria’s energy bids, infrastructure push, and cultural shifts

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Weekly trends Energy sector: Oil bid round and long-term strategy The bid follows a 2023 round that awarded four blocks to international firms, including Italy’s Eni and France’s TotalEnergies. Algeria produced 910,000 barrels of oil per day in 2024, down from 950,000 in 2023. Gas production reached 102 billion cubic meters in 2024, a 2% … Read more

Algeria expands digital, school, and logistics infrastructure

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**Weekly trends** **Digital integration of energy services** The portal processed 1.2 million transactions in 2023. The energy ministry reports a 40% reduction in processing time for online applications since 2022. Entrepreneurs in energy, construction, and renewable sectors can submit permits, track progress, and receive approvals without in-person visits. The system accepts digital signatures and electronic … Read more

Algeria expands production, infrastructure and digital services

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This week’s developments show three converging trends. First, Algeria secured new industrial projects in automotive, energy and tire manufacturing. Second, the state accelerated digital integration of public services and school construction. Third, infrastructure projects advanced with a focus on logistics and wastewater treatment. Cultural initiatives remained state-led, with no direct economic impact reported. **Automotive and … Read more

Algeria accelerates digital, industrial and infrastructure push

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Algeria advanced this week on three fronts: digital transformation, industrial localisation, and infrastructure expansion. The government approved a national AI strategy update and launched a digital services portal. Opel confirmed plans for local vehicle and engine production. Germany signed hydrogen cooperation agreements. Six new energy sector services were integrated into the national digital portal. 385 … Read more