On 27 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the Sheikh Amoud Ben Mokhtar University Centre in Illizi.  Accompanied by local authorities, the minister began his visit by honoring the resistance Moudjahid “Sheikh Amoud Ben Mokhtar”, with a wreath at his monument, paying tribute to his significant contributions.

During the visit, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurated the House of Artificial Intelligence, and inspected the exhibition showcasing innovative projects, which highlight the creativity of students and researchers, demonstration their contribute to enhancing AI skills in various technical and scientific fields. These projects aim to foster a cutting-edge educational environment in the field of AI, thereby providing new opportunities for students in this discipline.

On this occasion, the Minister declared: “We aim to make the students of Illizi ambassadors of the innovative economy and to make the university one of the pillars of the Algerian innovative economy.”

He visited the artificial intelligence laboratory, where he met Mrs. Kasmi Rim, a professor at the University Centre, recipient of the international award for the best entrepreneurial project, selected from 21 projects representing 21 countries, in “SILICON VALLEY” San Francisco.