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Ajal inaugurates a solar power station with a capacity of 300 megawatts in El Oued tomorrow

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, will visit El Oued on Monday to oversee the inauguration of a photovoltaic solar power station with a peak capacity of 300 megawatts, as announced by the ministry. The Foulia station is, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies obtained by 'Echorouk Online', the largest of its kind at the national level and the second on the African continent in terms of production capacity. Watch the full content on Echorouk Online.

Oct 25, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Summits to Discuss Gas Files and Russian-African Partnership

In the last week of October, Russia became a venue for two important international events, as Moscow hosts the Gas Summit from October 25 to 27, with the participation of member countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, along with representatives of international organizations, experts, and major oil and gas companies. This will be followed by the third Russian-African Summit on October 28 and 29, with the participation of African heads of state and government. The coincidence of these events places Moscow at the forefront of international discussions; on one hand, the economic partnership through the energy file is raised, with the presence of influential member countries in the global market, in a summit aimed, according to a statement from the organizing body, at discussing the future of the global gas market, which is intertwined with considerations...

Oct 25, 2026

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Regulatory & Legal

Electronic Payment.. Incentives for Traders and Freelancers

The draft finance law in Article 133 of the tax provisions proposes incentive measures that grant a 10% tax reduction for taxpayers subject to the single flat-rate tax system or the income tax, provided they prove to have collected at least 50% of their turnover or professional revenues through electronic payment methods.

Oct 25, 2026

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Economic Policy

Finance Committee listens to a presentation by the Minister of National Solidarity, Family and Women's Affairs

Algeria - The Finance and Budget Committee of the National People's Assembly listened today, Sunday, to a presentation by the Minister of National Solidarity, Family and Women's Affairs, Souhila Mouloudji, regarding the sector's budget within the draft finance law for the year 2027.

Oct 25, 2026

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SMEs & Local Business

Bank of Peace Algeria sponsors an international event bringing together fashion, jewelry, and heritage

Starting today, Sunday, the Bank of Peace Algeria sponsors the event 'Bigura Prestige World Algeria 2026', held in Algiers with the participation of designers and creators from 10 countries, and the presence of representatives from 15 accredited embassies in Algeria. This event combines fashion, jewelry, beauty, and artisanal crafts, aiming to highlight Algerian talents and brands while opening new horizons for cooperation, investment, and cultural and economic exchange. According to a statement received by 'Echorouk', the event takes place today and Monday at the 'Marriott Algeria' hotel in Bab Zaar, initiated by the 'Algerian Alliance for Fashion and Tailoring' club, as part of an effort to provide a professional space for designers, artisans, and brand owners.

Oct 25, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Experts Outline Algeria's Path to Increase Gas Exports

Despite a decline in Algeria's liquefied natural gas exports during the third quarter of 2026, experts in economics and energy believe that this development does not negate the available opportunities to enhance exports in the upcoming phase, particularly through expanding gas production, developing solar energy, and improving local consumption efficiency, which allows for the release of additional quantities of gas to direct to foreign markets. According to data reported by the Energy Platform, Algeria's liquefied natural gas exports decreased by 27% year-on-year during the third quarter of this year, reaching approximately 1.57 million tons. Experts attributed this decline to the increased domestic demand for electricity during the summer season and maintenance work that ...

Oct 25, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Meeting to Review the Activities Report of the Atomic Energy Authority for the Third Quarter of 2026

Algeria - The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjail, chaired a meeting today, Sunday, dedicated to reviewing the activities report of the Atomic Energy Authority during the third quarter of 2026, and assessing the progress of its work program, according to a statement from the ministry.

Oct 25, 2026

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Economic Policy

From social protection to grants.. This is how Algeria will distribute the solidarity budget for the year 2027

The Ministry of National Solidarity, Family and Women's Affairs is set to enhance social protection programs in 2027 by increasing the proposed payment allocations to 272 billion dinars, compared to 258 billion dinars in 2026, with additional resources allocated to support people with disabilities, expand the network of community solidarity cells, and strengthen grants and assistance directed to families and vulnerable groups. The Minister of National Solidarity, Family and Women's Affairs stated today, Sunday, during the presentation of the sectoral budget project before the Finance and Budget Committee of the National People's Assembly, that the proposed commitment authorizations for the sector reached 270 billion dinars for 2027, compared to 255 billion dinars during the current year, as part of the framework...

Oct 25, 2026

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Energy & Hydrocarbons

Arqab Participates in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum Meeting in Moscow

The Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Mohamed Arqab, will participate tomorrow, Monday, in the 28th ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, scheduled in the Russian capital, Moscow, to discuss developments in global gas markets and their prospects, and to enhance supply security and market stability. The meeting will be chaired by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in charge of gas in Nigeria, Ekperikpe Ekpo, as the chair of the ministerial meeting of the forum for 2026, in preparation for the eighth summit of heads of state and government of the forum, with the participation of ministers from member countries and observer countries concerned with the hydrocarbons sector, along with representatives from international organizations and institutions concerned with energy. View the full content on...

Oct 25, 2026

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Diaspora & International

FARMEX 2026: New Partnerships Between Algeria and 3 Countries

Algerian, Tunisian, Mauritanian, and Jordanian laboratories signed 12 partnership agreements during the tenth edition of the pharmacy and para-pharmacy salon 'FARMEX 2026', which concluded its activities yesterday, Saturday, in Oran, aimed at enhancing cooperation and developing joint projects in the sectors. The salon's commissioner, Dr. Yasar Bador, stated that these agreements aim to expand cooperation among participating institutions and establish new partnerships in the fields of pharmacy and para-pharmacy, according to the Algerian News Agency.

Oct 25, 2026

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Agriculture & Agribusiness

Constantine Prepares to Host 160 Exhibitors at 'Agrist Expo'

The Wilaya of Constantine is preparing to host the fifth edition of the International Salon for Agriculture, Agricultural Equipment, Food Industries, and Packaging 'Agrist Expo', with the participation of more than 160 exhibitors representing national and foreign institutions from 15 African, European, and Asian countries, during the period from October 28 to 31, at the Ahmed Bey Cultural Complex 'Zenith'. This economic event, organized by the 'SF Communication' group in partnership with the National Association of Traders and Artisans, aims to enhance investment and productive economic partnerships, and to open new horizons for cooperation and exchange of experiences between Algerian operators and their foreign counterparts. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Oct 25, 2026

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Sustainability & Green Economy

Marsa Ben Mehidi Desalination Plant.. 300,000 cubic meters of water daily

The construction of the seawater desalination plant in the municipality of Marsa Ben Mehidi in Tlemcen Province is ongoing, with an expected production capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day, to provide potable water for about 3 million citizens in the province and some neighboring provinces, as part of the national program to enhance water security and reduce reliance on surface and groundwater resources. The CEO of SONATRACH, Nourredine Daoudi, inspected the construction work at Ain Ajroud beach yesterday, Saturday, alongside the CEO of COSIDER, Hamid Khamlich, and the CEO of the Algerian Water Desalination Company, Lahcen Bada, in the presence of the provincial authorities of Tlemcen. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Oct 25, 2026

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