On 26 June 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted a working and inspection visit to the Ibn Khaldoun University in Tiaret. Accompanying him, were the Wali, deputies from both chambers, and local authorities.
At the beginning of his visit at the delegated wilaya of Qasr Chellala, where he laid the foundation stones for two projects involving the establishment of a thousand educational places and a 500 bed university residence, thereby enhancing the higher education structures and the existing service facilities.
During this visit, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversaw the graduation ceremony for the first class of foreign students to receive university scholarships from various African countries, at the Faculty of Letters and Foreign Languages “Ibn Khaldoun”, specialising in English.
Mr. Kamel Baddari and his accompanying delegation stopped to inspect the medical annexe at the university hub. They also visited the veterinary institute, where he laid the foundation stone for the establishment of a university veterinary clinic. This clinic will improve the practical training of veterinary students, and advance scientific research in the field of animal health.
Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, also oversaw the inauguration of the University façade which included: The Business Incubator; the Entrepreneurship Development Centre; the House of Artificial Intelligence; and the Liaison Office of the University with its External Environment. He reviewed innovative student projects, including those related to agricultural manufacturing industries, smart agriculture, and assistive technologies for individuals with special needs. Additionally, bank licences were issued to establish eight enterprises funded by the Regional Entrepreneurship Support and Development Agency “NESDA”.
Mr. Kamel Baddari announced the planned establishment of 642 micro-enterprises and start-ups, as well as the valorisation of 17 invention patents at the “Ibn Khaldoun” University in Tiaret. He emphasised that this advancement indicates the university’s modernisation and will have a significant impact on social prosperity and the creation of a knowledge economy driven by the creativity and innovation of young students.
At the end of the visit, the minister inspected an exhibition of start-ups organised by the university, where he reviewed innovative student projects. He also conducted an evaluation visit to the old university and the university of continuous education, assessing the extent to which their structures meet modern requirements.