On 30 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, awarded the Medal of Merit to his sisters the employees at the Ministry’s headquarters. The recipients included Ms. Nassima Hakem- Lakas, Ms. Akhrib Meriem, Ms. Khaoula Meftah and Ms. Sara Agoun, in recognition for their significant efforts made to the success of the digitization of the platform of high-ranking officials, affiliated to the higher education and scientific research sector.