This afternoon, on 10 September 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research awarded, the Ministerial Medal of Merit to Mr. Raouf Zerrouki, professor-researcher at the “El Bachir El Ibrahimi” University of Bordj Bou Arreridj, and to students Latrach Abir and Latrach Rabiaa from the University of Sciences and Technology “Mohamed Boudiaf” (USTO) in Oran, as well as to students Fatma Zahra Chouib, and Abdennour Salouatchi of the “Hassiba Benbouali” University in Chlef. This recognition was granted in light of their remarkable performance and achievement of top ranks in the field of research and innovation during the competition held as part of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF). It worth noting that approximately 2 000 African projects participated in this competition.
The relevant innovative projects are:
 A smart system to control pivot irrigation;
 Bionic prosthetic limbs;
 Fish flour and oils.