On Tuesday 14 January 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, paid a working visit to Laghouat, where he inspected a number of scientific and technological structures constructed by “Amar Telidji” University.
Accompanied by the local authorities, he began his visit by inspecting the Faculty of Medicine, where he took note of the advances made in terms of infrastructure and modern teaching resources, in particular the Medical Simulation Centre, the Molecular Biology Laboratory and the availability of an integrated virtual hospital. During his visit, the Minister expressed his admiration for the high level of training in the medical sciences which uses the most advances teaching and training methods, making the Faculty the gateway to tomorrow’s medicine.
The minister also inaugurated an artificial intelligence laboratory, one of the University’s newest, and expressed his close attention to the laboratory’s modern equipment of and to the advanced research programmes in the field of AI, noting in this regard that “these areas are among the government’s priorities as part of its digital transformation strategy.”
He also oversaw the inauguration of the University’s business incubator, where he heard about the innovative projects being developed by students and graduates.
The Minister concluded his visit by supervising the delivery of height accreditations to consulting offices and domiciliation of five economic companies at the “Amar Telidji” University in Laghouat, an important step in strengthening the economic role of the university.
He reiterated that the focus on technology and innovation is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development, improving the quality of education and developing training in various fields. This will contribute to ensure skilled competences capable of meeting future challenges.