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Mr. Kamel Baddari Chairs the Fifth Multisectoral Meeting to Monitor the Implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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Mr. Kamel Baddari Chairs the Fifth Multisectoral Meeting to Monitor the Implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired the proceedings of the fifth multisectoral meeting devoted to monitoring the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy on the morning of 20 October 2026.
On this occasion, progress made by the thematic committees responsible for implementing the strategy’s key pillars was reviewed as follows:
Data and Infrastructure Committee
Presentation of the main outlines of the implementation plan for operations relating to data governance and the acquisition of the infrastructure required to develop Algeria’s capabilities in artificial intelligence.
Finance Committee
Initial estimates were established for public funding allocated to infrastructure acquisition. Coordination with representatives of economic enterprises also continued, following the meeting held the previous day (https://www.mesrs.dz/en/2026/10/minister-of-higher-education-and-scientific-research-chairs-a-working-session-on-mobilising-national-funding-and-developing-high-performance-computing-and-artificial-intelligence-infrastructure/ ), with the aim of developing a proposal to establish a joint financing fund.
Large Language Models Committee
Tasks were allocated among the various stakeholders involved in developing a language model specialized in Algerian tax legislation, with the participation of representatives of the Directorate General of Taxes. The equipment required to carry out the project has also been made available, and a four-month deadline has been set for its delivery.
Doctoral Studies Committee
A proposed framework was presented for a national doctoral school covering the various fields related to artificial intelligence, alongside specialized thematic doctoral schools aligned with priority economic sectors, particularly healthcare, energy, irrigation, transport, agriculture and public administration.
A competitive admission process for a doctoral school bringing together the three national higher schools of computer science in Algiers, Béjaïa and Sidi Bel Abbès will also be announced shortly. The school is expected to offer 102 places.
International Cooperation Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications
Coordination with the services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuing, with the aim of benefiting from international initiatives related to artificial intelligence and strengthening opportunities for cooperation in this field.
Thematic Research Network in Artificial Intelligence
The main outlines of a draft executive decree concerning a National Research Programme (PNR) dedicated to artificial intelligence were presented. The launch of a call for research project proposals under the thematic network is also scheduled for November 2026.
These efforts form part of the continued implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy through coordinated multisectoral action, the development of infrastructure and financing mechanisms, and the strengthening of scientific research and specialized training. They aim to contribute to the establishment of an integrated national artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Minister’s Meetings

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Minister’s Meetings

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired a coordination meeting with ministry officials on the evening of Sunday, 11 October 2026, in the presence of the rectors of the University of Algiers 3 and the University of Blida 1. The meeting focused on monitoring the progress of the 2026–2027 academic year and reviewing developments in the sector’s priority programmes, projects and policy matters.
The meeting addressed several strategic and organizational areas, including:
1. Academic Year and Education: Monitoring the effective commencement of classes, ensuring compliance with the prescribed semester teaching hours, expanding English-language instruction, developing individualized study pathways, and following up on the dual-degree training project in medicine and the bachelor’s degree programme taught in English.
2. University Services and Student Life: Reviewing cleanliness standards in university residences, transport and accommodation conditions, improving students’ living environment, and monitoring rehabilitation programmes for university residences.
3. Infrastructure and New Projects: Monitoring budgets allocated to the rehabilitation of university residences, projects involving new infrastructure and medical faculties, and development and refurbishment programmes for university institutions. Discussions also covered the introduction of new activity headings in the budget classification and the rehabilitation project for the University of Health in Algiers.
4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Following up on existing and new projects under the “ProtoMarket” initiative, business creation projects, the development of university-affiliated company subsidiaries, and measures to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. The meeting also reviewed the integration of financing and stock-market investment mechanisms.
5. Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: Monitoring progress on the artificial intelligence project and the development of the second version of the “PROGRES” information system, while ensuring consistency and alignment of figures and indicators across the relevant departments and institutions.
6. Attracting International Students and Strengthening International Cooperation: Reviewing the situation of international students and their reception arrangements, including transportation from airports to university institutions. Discussions also addressed the development of the “Study in Algeria” programme, international cooperation initiatives and partnership projects.
7. Governance and Human Resources: Following up on draft regulatory texts, recruitment procedures for medical sciences lecturers and teacher-researchers, the updating of recruitment criteria, and the management of assets transferred to the higher education sector, alongside evaluation and valorization matters.
8. Budget and Future Programmes: Reviewing the proposed budget for 2027, identifying the financial requirements associated with new programmes, and monitoring construction and development projects scheduled for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research examines ways to strengthen scientific research on rare earth elements in the Hoggar Mountains

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research examines ways to strengthen scientific research on rare earth elements in the Hoggar Mountains

 

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, met on Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters, with researcher Ismaïl Zarrouk, a member of the Supreme Council of National Scientific Competencies Abroad and a member of the research staff at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States, accompanied by several Earth sciences researchers from the Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology.

The meeting focused on exploring ways to strengthen and promote scientific research on rare earth elements in the Hoggar mountain range, thereby contributing to a deeper scientific understanding of the region’s geological resources and exploring opportunities for their valorization through scientific research and cooperation between Algerian scientific expertise based in Algeria and abroad.

Mr. Kamel Baddari and Mr. Elias Zerhouni Chair the Proceedings of the First Meeting of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad

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Mr. Kamel Baddari and Mr. Elias Zerhouni Chair the Proceedings of the First Meeting of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad

The proceedings of the first meeting of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad began today, sunday, September 27, 2026, in Algiers, in implementation of the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 26-293 dated 25 Rabie El Aouel 1448, corresponding to September 7, 2026, establishing this higher advisory body, placed directly under the President of the Republic, endowed with legal personality and financial autonomy, with its headquarters located in the wilaya of Algiers.
In his keynote address during the opening session, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research praised the strong sense of national commitment demonstrated by Algerian scientists and highly qualified professionals abroad, who have responded to the call of the homeland and placed their expertise and capabilities at the service of its scientific and economic development.
Mr. Kamel Baddari stressed that the establishment of this Council reflects the political will of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to establish a permanent and structured institutional framework for mobilizing Algerian expertise across different countries and making it an active partner in the national development process. This includes connecting Algerian scientific expertise abroad with the national higher education, scientific research and innovation system, drawing on their expertise to provide scientific and technological advice, supporting a rapid and effective transition towards a knowledge-based economy, and advancing the development of modern technologies.
He added that the establishment of this Council aims to move from occasional relations and scattered contacts towards a permanent and structured institutional partnership, thereby ensuring continuity of cooperation and the optimal mobilization of Algerian expertise residing abroad.
He further noted that Algeria has a rich pool of internationally recognized expertise, talent and knowledge capable of providing strong momentum to institutional and technological modernization and strengthening the capacities of the national system in the fields of science, innovation and technology.
For his part, the Council’s Coordinator, Mr. Elias Zerhouni, outlined in his address the strategic dimensions of the missions entrusted to this body. He emphasized that the Council will work to put forward proposals and perspectives concerning projects of national importance, assess their scientific and technological viability, contribute to the country’s development process, strengthen knowledge exchange and strategic foresight in advanced and emerging technologies, and promote national and international scientific dialogue on current issues and challenges.
The inaugural session was attended by the Council’s President and members of the General Assembly, which comprises 28 members, including 27 scientists and experts from the National Scientific Community Abroad, selected on the basis of their international scientific standing and their priority strategic areas of expertise, in addition to six representatives of strategic ministerial sectors and three executives of economic institutions abroad involved in research and development activities.
During this session, participants are examining and adopting the Council’s draft internal regulations, setting the agenda, establishing specialized committees, and preparing the annual work plan, with a view to coordinating efforts and examining projects of national importance through an institutional and methodological approach.
The proceedings are expected to result in recommendations, studies and comprehensive annual reports to be submitted directly to the Presidency of the Republic. These outputs will contribute, in particular, to assessing the scientific and technological feasibility of major projects and providing the analyses and expertise needed to inform public policy, in support of the country’s sustainable development objectives.

Minister Meetings

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Minister Meetings

As part of the monitoring and evaluation of the performance of the Chahid “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired a working meeting on the afternoon of September 23, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters.
The meeting brought together the Director General of Education and Training, the Director General of Scientific Research and Technological Development, the directors of the five National Higher Schools affiliated with the hub, as well as the directors of the central administration.
The meeting focused on examining ways to enhance the hub’s performance and strengthen its scientific and innovation profile, through two main areas:
First: Promoting scientific and innovative activities and strengthening scientific excellence, by supporting scientific and innovation initiatives, encouraging high-value-added projects, and fostering an environment conducive to research, development and excellence.
Second: Strengthening international engagement, through activating academic and scientific partnerships with leading universities and international institutions, attracting expertise and highly qualified professionals, enhancing the mobility of students, faculty members and researchers, and developing international exchange and cooperation programs.
During the meeting, Mr. Baddari stressed the need to develop the Sidi Abdellah Scientific and Technological Hub into a national driving force in artificial intelligence, mathematics, cybersecurity and advanced technologies, as well as a benchmark model for the modern Algerian university.
He also emphasized the importance of positioning the hub as a center of scientific excellence and innovation, capable of making an effective contribution to the national economy, transforming knowledge and scientific research outcomes into added value, and strengthening the presence and international engagement of the Algerian university with leading global universities and scientific and technological institutions.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Chairs the Third Multisectoral Meeting to Follow Up on the Implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Chairs the Third Multisectoral Meeting to Follow Up on the Implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired, on Monday, September 21, 2026, the third multisectoral meeting dedicated to monitoring the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, in the presence of representatives of the various relevant sectoral committees. The meeting was held as part of the transition from the planning phase to the effective implementation of the strategy’s priority areas and projects.

The meeting focused on reviewing the progress made in preparing the sectoral financial estimates required to cover the operations scheduled under the strategy’s implementation roadmap, as well as examining the progress achieved by the various specialized committees.

Data and Infrastructure Committee

The committee identified 17 infrastructure-related operations and 14 data-related operations for 2026. These include the use of available servers and Graphics Processing Units (GPUs), as well as identifying future infrastructure and equipment requirements needed to host and deploy artificial intelligence applications.

The committee also proposed establishing a cluster bringing together public and private economic enterprises, with a view to strengthening synergies between national technological and economic capabilities.

In this context, the updated version of the draft decree establishing the National Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data was approved, with instructions to refer it to the relevant authorities for completion of the legal procedures.

Financing Committee

The committee presented various potential sources and mechanisms for financing projects and operations related to the implementation of the strategy, including public funding, the establishment of a national fund, bank financing mechanisms, and international funding, as well as contributions from private enterprises and the Algerian community abroad. It also examined the potential use of economic and financial revenues generated by artificial intelligence applications.

Large Language Models (LLM) Committee

An update was presented on the development of four large language models: two have been completed, while two others are currently under development. These include a prototype Chatbot specialized in Algerian tax legislation, as well as another model intended for students enrolled in the personalized academic pathway.

Artificial Intelligence PhD Committee

The proposed PhD training areas were presented. The admission competition is scheduled for November 2026 and includes 24 theoretical and applied areas, aimed at addressing priority issues and topics identified by the various sectors.

Artificial Intelligence Continuing Training Committee

The committee identified 85 training operations aimed at developing human-resource skills across different sectors through specialized and targeted training programs in artificial intelligence and its applications.

International Cooperation Committee on Artificial Intelligence Applications

The institutional frameworks and various international initiatives in which Algeria participates in the field of artificial intelligence were identified. Priority areas for leveraging these initiatives in support of national objectives were also defined.

Thematic Research Network on Artificial Intelligence

It was confirmed that the operations included in the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy will be addressed through the National Research Projects (PNR) and the Thematic Research Network on Artificial Intelligence, starting in October 2026.

This meeting reflects the effective transition of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy into the implementation phase, through the launch of its priority projects and the translation of its strategic areas into concrete programs and operations, thereby strengthening the use of artificial intelligence in support of development and innovation.

Ministerial Meetings

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Ministerial Meetings

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired a meeting on Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters, devoted to monitoring progress in the implementation of several scientific research projects and the development of research outputs with technological and industrial potential.
The meeting was attended by the Director General of Scientific Research and Technological Development, central administration executives, and the directors of four research centers: the Research Center for Industrial Technologies, the Research Center for Physical and Chemical Analysis, the Research Center for Semiconductor Technology for Energy Applications, and the Center for the Development of Advanced Technologies.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the current status of several strategic technology projects, including the development of a humanoid robot and a robotic dog, the commissioning of the Clean Room, and the completion of the final stages of the design and manufacturing of RFID chips. Discussions also covered lithium battery technologies, photovoltaic cells, drone manufacturing, the development of the Algerian electric car, gelatin production, as well as other products and outputs resulting from scientific and technological research.
The meeting also addressed ways to move from laboratory development and experimentation to the stages of valorization, industrialization, and commercialization, particularly for products that have reached an advanced level of technological maturity, such as photovoltaic panels and physical and chemical analysis services. In this regard, emphasis was placed on accelerating the establishment and development of spin-offs arising from scientific research and on transforming research and innovation results into value-added products and services that contribute to strengthening the role of scientific research in the national economy.
Mr. Baddari emphasized that research centers are now called upon to achieve a qualitative transformation in the process of valorizing research results, moving from “producing knowledge and innovation to producing value”, and from focusing primarily on patents and prototypes to developing products and solutions that can be manufactured, commercialized, and economically exploited. This approach aims to make scientific research a genuine driver of economic development and contribute to building a national economy based on knowledge and innovation.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Holds Working Meeting with Heads of Higher Schools Specializing in Economics, Finance and Management

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Holds Working Meeting with Heads of Higher Schools Specializing in Economics, Finance and Management

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired, on the afternoon of 10 September 2026, at the Koléa Pole, a working meeting with the senior officials and heads of the five (05) higher schools specializing in economics, finance and management.

During the meeting, the Minister stressed that the economy is a key driver for achieving national development objectives, highlighting the central role of these institutions in supporting this dynamic by training and qualifying national talent capable of understanding rapidly evolving economic transformations, contributing to decision-making, supporting investment, strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy, and thereby contributing to wealth and job creation.

In this context, the Minister called for the modernization and development of training programmes in line with current economic and technological transformations, particularly through the integration of artificial intelligence, digital transformation and data analytics, while strengthening students’ digital skills and analytical capabilities.

He also emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships with economic enterprises and the financial sector, in order to align training more closely with labour-market needs and enhance graduates’ employability, while fostering an entrepreneurial culture and supporting the creation of start-ups and innovative projects.

With regard to scientific research, Mr. Baddari stressed the need to orient research efforts towards the development of applied solutions addressing economic and development challenges, thereby strengthening the role of these schools as centres for skills development and innovation laboratories, and enabling them to contribute effectively to supporting the national economy.

He further called for these institutions to become spaces for the production and valorization of knowledge and its transformation into economic value, as well as drivers contributing to the implementation of the vision of the “New Algeria”, based on knowledge and innovation, skills development, value creation and enhanced competitiveness of the national economy.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research stresses, from Tipaza, the need to strengthen future-oriented fields and support entrepreneurship and innovation

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research stresses, from Tipaza, the need to strengthen future-oriented fields and support entrepreneurship and innovation

As part of the ongoing field monitoring of the readiness of higher education institutions to welcome students, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, conducted a field visit to the university campus in Tipaza on Thursday, 10 September 2026. During the visit, he reviewed the level of preparedness of university facilities and infrastructure and was briefed on a number of projects and initiatives aimed at improving university performance and strengthening its role in serving national development.
During his meeting with the Rector and the management team of the “Morsli Abdullah” University of Tipaza, the Minister stressed the need to invest in excellence fields and future-oriented professions, particularly artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, renewable energy and biotechnology. This approach will contribute to developing qualified national skills capable of keeping pace with technological and economic transformations and strengthening the foundations of the country’s economic sovereignty.
The Minister also stressed that introducing English as a language of instruction in certain university programmes and fields is part of the response to the rapid transformations taking place in the global economy and the technological sector. This approach offers students broader prospects for entering the labour market, accessing global knowledge and strengthening their capacities in research and innovation.
The Minister noted that this orientation, supported by the university’s growing momentum in entrepreneurship and innovation, will contribute to strengthening the position of the University of Tipaza as a national hub for exchange and interaction, capable of attracting talent and projects and consolidating the university’s openness to its economic environment, thereby ensuring greater alignment between university education and the needs of the national economy.
In the same context, Mr. Kamel Baddari called for particular attention to be given to the startup hub, inaugurated in 2024 and dedicated to student entrepreneurs, as a vital space for hosting innovative economic projects, supporting students with ideas and projects, fostering a culture of initiative and entrepreneurship, and transforming knowledge and ideas into added value and wealth.
The Minister further stressed that, in light of current transformations, the University of Tipaza is called upon to move beyond its traditional role of transmitting knowledge towards becoming a producer of knowledge, a generator of innovation and an active partner in economic development. This would enable the university to contribute to job and wealth creation and to strengthening the knowledge-based economy.
These orientations are part of a new vision adopted by the University of Tipaza, which places future-oriented fields, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, English, entrepreneurship and innovation at the heart of its strategy as key levers for building a fourth-generation university capable of keeping pace with global transformations, responding to the needs of the national economy and contributing effectively to the achievement of national sustainable development objectives.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research chairs the first coordination meeting on the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research chairs the first coordination meeting on the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, the first coordination meeting with representatives of several ministerial departments, dedicated to monitoring and implementing the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy and translating its main pillars into concrete programs and projects with tangible impact.
The meeting resulted in a number of decisions and measures, most notably:
– The establishment of five thematic committees responsible for following up on the main pillars of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy:
• Data and Infrastructure Committee;
• Financing Committee;
• Large Language Models Committee;
• Specialized PhD Committee in Artificial Intelligence;
• Continuing Education Committee in Artificial Intelligence.
– The establishment of a National Research Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data, aimed at strengthening national capacities in research, development and technological innovation.
– The programming of short-term technological projects, including:
• The development of an AI-based tax administration and management system;
• The establishment of a multisectoral Algerian system aimed at promoting and facilitating the widespread use of artificial intelligence tools.
– The training of 50,000 specialists in artificial intelligence by 2030, in response to the growing needs of the national economy and labor market.
– Preparation for the launch of artificial intelligence research projects under the National Research Programs (PNR), in line with national priorities and the needs of the various sectors.
These decisions are part of efforts to strengthen intersectoral coordination and national capacities in artificial intelligence, thereby supporting the digital transformation and promoting the use of technology, scientific research and innovation in the service of national development.