The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out a working and inspection visit on April 28, 2026, to the wilaya of Biskra, to inspect and inaugurate several service and sports facilities, and to officially launch the finals of the National University Games. He was welcomed by the wali, along with local and security authorities, in the presence of the university rector and senior officials.

The minister began his visit at the Chetma university hub, where he inaugurated the “Chetma 07” university residence, aimed at increasing accommodation capacity and improving students’ living conditions in response to growing enrollment.

At the same site, Mr. Baddari also inaugurated the central restaurant, designed to enhance university catering services according to modern standards and improve service quality.

He also inaugurated the one-stop entrepreneurship hub at the Faculty of Science and Technology, an initiative aimed at supporting student project holders and facilitating the creation of start-ups. He received detailed briefings on the structure’s functioning and its role in linking the university with the economic environment.

At the central university, the minister inaugurated the digital garden, a space dedicated to innovation and student project incubation. He also announced the launch of 10 innovative projects developed by students in the fields of technology, agriculture, and biology.

As part of efforts to support university sports, the minister inaugurated a tennis court at the Institute of Physical and Sports Sciences of the University of Biskra, contributing to strengthening sports infrastructure and encouraging student participation in sports.

The University of Biskra theater was also inaugurated, hosting its first theatrical performance, reflecting the importance given to cultural activities and the balance between academic training and artistic development.

At the end of his visit, the minister headed to the sports hall of “Mohamed Khider” University in Biskra, where he officially launched the 19th edition of the National University Games, following opening speeches by the rector, Professor Zouhir Dibi, and the president of the Algerian University Sports Federation.

In his speech, the minister stated that “the Algerian university has become a reservoir of national elites,” noting that the congratulations extended by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to students who excelled in recent African and international competitions reflect the importance the State attaches to university sports. He added that, starting next September, efforts will be made to ensure the sustainability of university games at local, regional, and national levels, in coordination with the Ministry of Sports.

The minister then gave the signal to start the men’s volleyball match between the Biskra university residence team and the team from Bordj Bou Arreridj, in a vibrant sporting atmosphere. This event, supervised by 120 staff members and hosted across several sports facilities, brings together 1,800 participants from 39 wilayas. The competitions will continue until May 5 and include 16 sports disciplines, both team and individual.