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Minister of Higher Education Inspects Rehabilitation Works at Several University Residences in Central Algiers

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Minister of Higher Education Inspects Rehabilitation Works at Several University Residences in Central Algiers

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid an inspection visit on the afternoon of May 26, 2026, to monitor the progress of rehabilitation works being carried out in several university residence halls under the jurisdiction of the Central Algiers Directorate of University Services. The visit covered the university residences of Beni Messous, Hydra 3, Taleb Abderrahmane 1, and Taleb Abderrahmane 2.
These rehabilitation projects are part of ongoing efforts to improve student accommodation conditions, enhance the quality of university services, and increase the accommodation capacity of these facilities. The works include the renovation and modernization of student rooms, sanitary facilities, university restaurants, and common areas, with the aim of providing students with a more comfortable and suitable living and learning environment.

Mr. Kamel Baddari Praises the Role of the National Higher School of Public Works in Promoting Scientific Research and Supporting Innovation

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Mr. Kamel Baddari Praises the Role of the National Higher School of Public Works in Promoting Scientific Research and Supporting Innovation

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid a working and inspection visit on Thursday, May 21, 2026, to the National Higher School of Public Works in Kouba, Algiers, during which he inaugurated several infrastructures and inspected other facilities belonging to the institution.
As part of the visit, the Minister inaugurated a space comprising the school’s business incubator, an entrepreneurship center, and a digital fabrication laboratory, in addition to a football field, before touring several other facilities within the institution.
In a press statement following the visit, Mr. Kamel Baddari praised the advanced level achieved by the school in promoting scientific research outcomes and transforming students’ ideas into marketable and industrializable projects. He further stressed that these achievements embody the strategic vision led by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at enabling universities to contribute effectively to boosting the national economy and achieving sustainable development through strengthening cooperation between universities and their economic and social environment.
In this regard, he explained that the National Higher School of Public Works has succeeded in creating 55 micro-enterprises and three start-ups, in addition to obtaining three patents, enabling it to make a distinctive and qualitative contribution to the fields of public works and construction, particularly through students’ use of the latest technologies.
The Minister also highlighted innovative projects based on recycling ceramic waste and transforming it into materials used in cement and reinforced concrete production, alongside other projects focused on developing new mechanisms for reducing electrical energy consumption through the use of specialized materials in construction processes.

Mr Kamel Baddari inspects students’ innovative projects at the tourism and agriculture exhibitions

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M. Kamel Baddari inspecte les projets innovants des étudiants aux salons du tourisme et de l’agriculture

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, visited on the afternoon of May 20, 2026, the Algiers International Tourism and Travel Exhibition, as well as the 24th edition of the SIPSA International Agriculture Exhibition.

This visit is part of the sector’s efforts to strengthen the university’s openness to its economic and social environment and to encourage students to implement innovative projects with added value, thereby promoting a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation within the university community.

During the visit, the minister toured the stands of participating start-ups and small enterprises, where he reviewed several student-led projects and innovations, particularly in the fields of tourism, agriculture, and technological innovation. He also exchanged views with project leaders on their entrepreneurial initiatives and their role in supporting economic development.

The minister also stopped at the stand of the National Higher School of Agronomy, where he received explanations about saffron produced within the framework of the national strategy for the development and promotion of saffron cultivation, known for its high quality. The results achieved through the national research project on the valorization of local seeds, as well as the project’s future prospects, were also presented.

As part of the presentation of an innovative project carried out under Ministerial Decision 1275, involving a digital platform for the electronic identification of fruit trees in agricultural fields, using the olive tree as a model, Mr. Kamel Baddari stressed the importance of taking farmers’ needs into account in order to ensure the marketability and practical valorization of the project’s outcomes.

The project “Nutri D’or,” specialized in the food industry and derived from carob products, was also presented and is expected to be marketed through a start-up company.

Kamel Baddari inspects higher education and scientific research facilities in the wilaya Tlemcen

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Kamel Baddari inspects higher education and scientific research facilities in the wilaya Tlemcen

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid a working and inspection visit on May 14, 2026, to the wilaya of Tlemcen to review several projects and infrastructure projects affiliated with the higher education and scientific research sector. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by the wali of the wilaya, along with the President of the Wilaya People’s Assembly, members of the security committee, members of parliament, the Secretary-General of the wilaya, the Chief of Staff, the Rector of the University of Tlemcen, and local officials.
During the visit, accompanied by the Secretary-General of the wilaya, the Minister inspected the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen, where he toured the medical simulation center and the faculty library. He also reviewed the progress of the library digitization process and the digital services provided to students and faculty members.
The Minister emphasized that the digitization of the sector and the development of modern pedagogical training tools, particularly through medical simulation centers, are among the key priorities for improving the quality of university education and enhancing students’ competencies in line with current scientific and technological developments. He also stressed the importance of expanding the use of digital technologies within university institutions and services, while fostering a modern educational environment that supports scientific research and improves academic performance.
On this occasion, a presentation was delivered on equipping the medical simulation center with smart dissection tables manufactured entirely in Algeria, from design to production, as part of implementing the “Innovate in Algeria” initiative adopted by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for 2026, with the aim of encouraging local innovation and developing national technological solutions in education and university training.
The Minister also inspected the dental clinic construction project at the university pole in the municipality of Chetouane, to assess the readiness of this vital facility and the quality of the completed works, ensuring a suitable educational and healthcare environment for dental medicine students. He received detailed explanations regarding the various construction phases and the progress rate of the project, stressing the importance of completing and delivering the project within the scheduled deadlines in order to strengthen university and healthcare infrastructure in the wilaya of Tlemcen.
In addition, Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurated the annex of the Higher School for Teachers at the university pole in Chetouane, a project aimed at strengthening pedagogical infrastructure and improving university training conditions, particularly in the field of teacher training for the مختلف educational levels.
The Minister also inspected the construction project of the new 500-bed university residence at the university pole, emphasizing the need to comply with quality standards and accelerate the pace of work to ensure that this vital facility becomes operational on schedule, given its importance in strengthening university infrastructure and student services.
Mr. Kamel Baddari also inaugurated the headquarters of the “One-Stop Service Desk” at the Student Center (I2E) of the University of Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen, an administrative and service-oriented space dedicated to supporting students with innovative ideas and entrepreneurial projects. This facility aims to centralize guidance and support services, particularly in entrepreneurship and startup creation, by directing students toward the university incubator and the entrepreneurship development center, while also supporting them in training, innovation, employment, and the follow-up of projects related to the implementation of Ministerial Decision 1275.
The Minister also visited the FAB LAB manufacturing laboratory, equipped with advanced technologies in mechanics, 3D printing, and laser cutting machines, where he received presentations on innovative projects developed by university students in support of entrepreneurship and innovation culture.
The visit also included an inspection of the “PROTOMARKET” projects, which focus on developing technological solutions and innovative digital services, in addition to reviewing other projects being registered at the One-Stop Service Desk, with the aim of supporting students and transforming their innovative ideas into concrete projects.
At the end of the visit, the Minister inaugurated a dedicated hall for students with special needs, visited an exhibition of student projects, and held a meeting with the university community at the central library of the second university pole in the municipality of Mansourah.
During his speech, the Minister emphasized the importance of promoting the entrepreneurial university model and encouraging students to innovate and create startups, while valuing initiatives and projects that reflect students’ capabilities and contributions to economic and social development.
On this occasion, several agreements were signed:
• A cooperation and partnership agreement between “SofizPay” and the I2E Consulting, Research, and Development Office subsidiary in the field of digital financial services.
• A cooperation agreement between the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM), the Higher School of Applied Sciences of Tlemcen (ESAT), and the University Center of Maghnia, aimed at supporting student project holders and providing them with financing and mentoring mechanisms.
The visit concluded with an award ceremony honoring several outstanding students, athletes, and university professors in recognition of their achievements and to encourage them to continue their path of excellence and innovation.

The President of Angola visits the Scientific and Technological Pole of Sidi Abdellah

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The President of Angola visits the Scientific and Technological Pole of Sidi Abdellah

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, welcomed on May 12, 2026, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Angola, Mr. João Lourenço, at the “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” Scientific and Technological Pole in Sidi Abdellah. This visit comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation and partnership relations between the two countries, particularly in the fields of higher education, scientific research, and technological innovation.

The visit also provided an opportunity to discover the scientific, pedagogical, and technological capacities offered by this university hub, while highlighting Algeria’s efforts to build a modern university based on innovation, digitalization, and the linkage between scientific research and the national economy.

Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects Chadli Bendjedid University of El Tarf

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Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects Chadli Bendjedid University of El Tarf

platform to present and develop their innovative initiatives, with guidance from specialized professors from Algeria and abroad.

During the third stage of the visit, the minister inspected the veterinary clinic affiliated with the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences at Chadli Bendjedid University of El Tarf. He received detailed explanations on the pedagogical and scientific services provided across 17 specialties, including animal nutrition, ruminant diseases, general and specialized veterinary surgery, and poultry diseases. He also reviewed the clinic’s role in strengthening students’ practical training and preparing them for the labor market.

The minister then carried out an inspection visit to the 2,000-bed university residence project at the El Tarf university hub, whose construction works are in their final stages. He inspected the project’s facilities, notably the central restaurant, rooms, sports hall, services pavilion, as well as the outdoor landscaping and public lighting works. He praised the quality of the completed works and the sustained pace of progress achieved.

During the final stage of his visit, the minister chaired a consultative meeting with the university community, marked by the signing of several cooperation and partnership agreements, including:

An agreement between Chadli Bendjedid University and the National Security Directorate of El Tarf for organizing training sessions in various specialties, particularly language teaching;

An agreement between Chadli Bendjedid University and the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM).

The meeting also included honoring several outstanding students and delegations, notably:

The project holder awarded in the “Green Shield” competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week;

The winner of first prize at the International Environmental Impact Festival at the University of Jendouba (Tunisia), within the framework of the EDENGARDEN 2025 twinning program;The second-place winner at the Maghreb Meeting on Environment and Climate Change held in El Tarf in March 2026;The second-place winner at the national innovation hackathon “Inno Tech,” dedicated to digital creativity and emerging technologies 2025;The team ranked first in the national Makrathon on interregional tourism, organized from April 14 to 16, 2026, at El Tarf University within the framework of the twinning program;The football team of Chadli Bendjedid University, ranked second in the university football championship organized at Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla;The Tunisian delegation that participated in the workshops of the Student Entrepreneur Hub.

From Biskra, Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurates new university infrastructure and launches the National University Games

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From Biskra, Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurates new university infrastructure and launches the National University Games

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.

Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects the Bouraoui Ammar University Residence in El Harrach

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Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects the Bouraoui Ammar University Residence in El Harrach

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out an inspection visit on the afternoon of April 26, 2026, to the Bouraoui Ammar University Residence in El Harrach.
During this visit, the minister reviewed the progress of rehabilitation works concerning student housing units, heating networks, services and catering, as well as common areas and green spaces.
In his assessment, he stressed the importance of respecting contractual deadlines, improving service quality, and increasing the pace of work.
The minister also had the opportunity to meet with several students, with whom he discussed their academic paths and entrepreneurial projects.

Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects the Solar Equipment Development Unit in Bou Ismaïl

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Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects the Solar Equipment Development Unit in Bou Ismaïl

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out, on April 6, 2026, a working and inspection visit to the Solar Equipment Development Unit in Bou Ismaïl, affiliated with the Renewable Energy Development Center.
During the visit, the Minister reviewed a smart system for managing and controlling electrical energy, developed by the subsidiary “UDES Engineering Solutions,” which has distinguished itself by implementing seven (7) solar photovoltaic power plants with a total installed capacity estimated at 50 kilowatts.
The visit also included the inspection of a mobile solar-powered desalination system for brackish water, as well as a solar-powered distillation system integrated into Saharan agricultural practices.

Mr. Kamel Baddari Inspects New Health and Service Facilities at the Sidi Abdellah Science and Technology Hub

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Mr. Kamel Baddari Inspects New Health and Service Facilities at the Sidi Abdellah Science and Technology Hub

As part of ongoing efforts to develop and enhance university services, in line with modern requirements and the expectations of the academic community, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid a visit on the afternoon of March 17, 2026, to the “Chahid Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” Science and Technology Hub in Sidi Abdellah.
On this occasion, and on the sidelines of his participation in the Student Fair, he inspected several health and service facilities dedicated to students of the hub’s schools.
During the visit, the Minister emphasized the need to strengthen the social dimension within the university environment by providing an integrated setting that ensures students’ psychological and physical well-being, thereby positively impacting their academic journey.
He also stressed the importance of maintaining these facilities and ensuring the continuity of their services in accordance with quality standards, calling on those in charge to improve performance and effectively address students’ concerns.