The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, congratulated the Algerian academic and research community in a post published on his official social media account, following the inclusion of a number of Algerian researchers in the Stanford–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% most influential scientists for 2026. This achievement reflects the growing presence of national scientific talent on the international research scene.

The congratulatory message reads as follows:

“I extend my congratulations to the Algerian academic and research community on this outstanding scientific achievement, marked by the inclusion of a number of our researchers in the Stanford–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% most influential scientists for 2026.

This progress is reflected in the increase in the number of Algerian researchers included in the career-long scientific impact list, from 38 to 45 researchers, including four ranked among the top ten in the Maghreb. In the annual scientific impact list, their number has risen from 80 to 101 researchers, including five ranked among the top ten in the Maghreb.

These achievements highlight the wealth of scientific talent within our universities and their capacity to contribute to knowledge production and expand the horizons of innovation.

While recognizing this well-deserved distinction, we reaffirm our commitment to continuing our efforts to strengthen the position of Algerian universities within the international scientific community, enhance their research profile and make knowledge a driving force for national development and the shaping of the future.

Congratulations to our distinguished researchers. I wish them continued success and further achievements in the service of science and the nation.”