On 13 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired a meeting with the general director of scientific research and technological development, at the Ministry’s headquarters. He was joined by officials from the general directorate of scientific research and those of the Ministry. The purpose of this meeting was to assess and monitor the progress of several research projects, including those on pharmaceutical and industrial gelatine, argan and saffron.